Send us a text On today’s episode, Cody has a special guest, Demi Tebow, former Miss Universe, to talk about creating true confidence, and learning how to set healthy boundaries so that you can feel powerful and be the woman you’re meant to be! You’ll enjoy learning about how Demi grew up in South Africa and how it compares to her life now living in the United States with her husband, famous football player, Tim Tebow. Demi has been a longtime user and fan of Mixhers. In this episode she shares ...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 211
Send us a text Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that can benefit greatly from diet and lifestyle therapies. In this episode Cody leads us in a discussion about the best diet for PCOS, which should be part of a your treatment approach to this complex condition. Often, once diagnosed with PCOS the initial treatment options include hormonal birth control, Metformin, and perhaps Spironolactone. While all of these can be beneficial for some women, they aren’t often enough in the mana...
Sep 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 210
Send us a text ADHD in adult women has increased dramatically over the last couple of years. Sometimes the diagnosis is missed when a woman is young, and she’s diagnosed later in life. Other times ADHD is misdiagnosed as anxiety, depression, PMS. Or symptoms are simply overlooked because ADHD presents differently in women compared with men. In addition, symptoms of ADHD in women might exacerbate during times of hormonal fluctuation, either throughout the monthly cycle or during a particular life...
Sep 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 209
Send us a text Many women who experience menopausal symptoms can easily feel overwhelmed and frustrated. From hot flashes and night sweats to vaginal symptoms and mood changes, the menopause transition can take a significant toll on a woman's body and quality of life. In this episode, Cody has invited Dr. Daved Rosensweet to be a guest and help us learn more about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a popular treatment for postmenopausal women. In this episode, we will learn about the pro's and c...
Aug 29, 2023•49 min•Ep. 208
Send us a text Come hang out with Cody and Jess! In this episode they celebrate Mixhers Fourth Birthday with all of us a they share about the four most important things they've learned and ways they've grown over the past four years. They also share about the four healthy habits they do each day to support their health and happiness that you'll definitely want to implement into your day. Mixhers wants to celebrate four years of fun with you! This month they are having a BIRTHDAY SALE and offerin...
Aug 21, 2023•32 min•Ep. 207
Send us a text At first glance, menstrual cups may seem daunting. While this period product still falls behind tampons and pads in popularity, many people are starting to see the benefits of switching to a menstrual cup. Menstrual cups can be worn longer than either tampons or pads, and can be reused for up to 10 years, making them a convenient, cost effective, and really sustainable swap. If you’ve been curious about ditching pads and tampons, today Cody shares with us the pros and cons, benefi...
Aug 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 206
Send us a text If you make an appointment to see your doctor about hormonal acne, chances are you'll leave with a prescription for birth control. Hormonal birth control is a go-to for hormonal acne, but the truth is that it comes with its own set of side effects and it doesn’t always work.. Cody often get requests from women asking how to treat hormonal acne naturally without birth control because so many people struggle with hormonal acne and they want to know their options. And others are aimi...
Aug 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 205
Send us a text The postpartum time is a roller-coaster period for women’s hormones, to say the least. You just grew a tiny human, which consumed a lot of your body’s resources. As you heal from delivery and begin nursing, the demands are even higher. Mix in the stress of adjusting to a new routine, having little time for yourself, and sleep deprivation, and you have a recipe for a postpartum hormone roller coaster. In this episode, Cody dives in with us into all the details we need to know to su...
Aug 01, 2023•22 min•Ep. 204
Send us a text The unfortunate truth is that most weight-loss strategies don’t work long term, and some can even make matters worse when it comes to our health and hormones. Anyone who has ever dieted and has had those lost pounds return, knows the frustration that can bring. Most of us assume the reason is just a lack of discipline or a failure of willpower. We don't always realize that it could be linked to hormone imbalance. In this episode, Cody speaks with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, the physician...
Jul 25, 2023•53 min•Ep. 203
Send us a text Are you feeling the weight of your negative mindset keeping you from being intentional and present in your day-to-day life. Then you end up feeling ashamed that you are not being gentle and present like you want to be and the feeling of shame leads to more negative behaviors and actions of numbing like scrolling your phone, yelling or over-consuming. You are at the point of needing to completely uproot the shaming talk you have believed for so long. You are searching for the right...
Jul 18, 2023•46 min
Send us a text Are you a perfectionist? Do you often find yourself striving for excellence, but feel like you can never quite reach that perfect standard? While it’s admirable to have high expectations, perfectionism can actually be harmful to our mental health and well-being. It can cause us to feel stressed, anxious, and overly self-critical, and it can even prevent us from taking risks and pursuing our goals. It’s important to do what we can to ditch perfectionism and find balance. The good n...
Jul 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 201
Send us a text What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hormones? If you're like most people, it's probably your period or reproduction. But did you know that hormones have a significant impact on your brain? Sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are involved with brain development even before birth and play a role in memory, mood, and overall cognitive function throughout your life. In this episode, Cody does a deep dive, and we are going to explore wh...
Jul 04, 2023•23 min•Ep. 200
Send us a text Your doctor brought up a hysterectomy, and as soon as you left the exam room, the questions started churning. What exactly is a hysterectomy? How long does it take to recover from a hysterectomy? How is a hysterectomy performed? Will I feel the same after I heal? It all feels more than a little overwhelming. In this episode, Cody walks us through exactly what a hysterectomy is, why you may need one, types of surgeries, possible complications, alternatives to surgery, and her best ...
Jun 27, 2023•25 min•Ep. 199
Send us a text So many women look at personal growth & development as another thing to prove their worthiness. But real growth is about letting go of what no longer serves us. It is about removing burdens, obligations, and misperceptions of our worth. When we remove what is no longer needed, we create space to manifest what we want, focus on the things that matter, and fully enjoy our life and work. And there are a lot of things we carry around that we no longer need: beliefs, behaviors, unw...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 198
Send us a text Intermittent fasting (IF) for women is complicated. There is a lot of positive research behind intermittent fasting, so it's hard not to feel tempted to jump right in after hearing so many fasting success stories. But is it safe and effective for everyone? On today's episode Cody presents the facts behind intermittent fasting— the good and the not-so-good— so we can make an educated decision about whether fasting is a good choice for us. Together we explore all the ins and outs of...
Jun 13, 2023•39 min•Ep. 197
Send us a text Do your fluctuating hormones have you staring at your bedroom ceiling instead of getting a good night’s sleep? The National Sleep Foundation reports nearly half of women in midlife say they have trouble sleeping. Poor sleep quality affects many areas of your life—your daytime alertness, mental sharpness, irritability, mood swings, and interest in sex. And it makes you more susceptible to chronic diseases and weight gain. On today's episode, Cody has invited Dr. Valerie Cacho to sh...
Jun 06, 2023•43 min•Ep. 196
Send us a text Finding ways to feel like the best possible version of yourself is important, no matter where you are in your life. Having love and respect for yourself will help you with everything you do—from your work to your personal relationships and even to your health. On today's episode, Cody invites Kaitlyn Wade to share her incredible health journey through self love and body positivity. Kaitlyn shares some powerful experiences, thoughts that will uplift and inspire you, and some helpfu...
May 30, 2023•49 min•Ep. 195
Send us a text Yoga therapy is an evolving field which focuses on using evidence-based yogic practices in the treatment of specific health conditions. On today's episode, Cody invites Certified Yoga Therapist, Elise Jones, to discuss how to implement the tools and practices, like breath work, yoga, cold plunging, etc, that she offers through her yoga therapy practice to help alleviate physical and mental health conditions, and to promote self-care and encourage overall well-being. So many of us ...
May 23, 2023•48 min•Ep. 194
Send us a text Your sex hormones aren’t the only ones you may need to look at to understand the cause of your hormone symptoms. On today's episode Cody does a deep-dive into when to test your other hormone levels like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, etc. Many women experience resistance to their request to have comprehensive hormone testing. It’s an understatement to say that it can be so frustrating trying to get access to the appropriate doctors and to the appropriate tests. And, then it ...
May 16, 2023•23 min•Ep. 193
Send us a text When you’re trying to figure out why you feel so crappy every month, it can be so frustrating trying to get access to the appropriate doctors and especially to the appropriate tests. It can be even more frustrating to suffer terrible symptoms and yet have no diagnosis because your bloodwork comes back “normal.” Part of the problem is that you simply don’t know when is the best time to test hormone levels. And, honestly some doctors don’t always know either. Cody is doing a deep-di...
May 09, 2023•24 min•Ep. 192
Send us a text “The two most powerful words when we're in struggle: me too." –Brené Brown Pregnancy and childbirth can be a vulnerable time in your life. You may experience depression and anxiety while you are pregnant or after you give birth. And you may not be sure how to get the help that you need to cope with these common challenges. On today's episode Cody invites Megan Johnson, the Co-Founder of The Emily Effect Foundation and Licensed Therapist to share what she wishes everyone knew about...
May 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 191
Send us a text Even if we are not a mother, we can hone into the superpower of being able to instinctively feel things through a deep-rooted evolutionary perspective that we know as a “motherly instinct”. It's in all of us. There is so much we can do as women to use our voice and to be a force for positive change. On today's episode, Cody interviews two remarkable women who have been protecting the vulnerable & empowering the marginalized for more than 30 years. Kathy Headlee is a dynamic th...
Apr 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 190
Send us a text Making a baby may seem straightforward, but if you’ve ever tried and struggled to conceive—or witnessed one of your girlfriends endure the experience—then you know getting pregnant isn’t always so simple. In the United States, 12 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 44 have impaired fertility, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s over 7 million women who want to get pregnant and can’t. A number of factors work against us in our journey to moth...
Apr 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 189
Send us a text Genes are the specific instructions that make you who you are. They are sections of DNA, your body’s master manual, and at the latest estimate, there are around 20,000 genes in the human genome. But genes, like humans, are imperfect, and often have mutations or variations that can cause everything from eye color to hair curl to whether you can curl your tongue. These mutations can also predispose you to certain health conditions and diseases, cause you to metabolize medications to...
Apr 11, 2023•53 min•Ep. 188
Send us a text Does this sounds familiar: You feel exhausted, but you can't sleep. Your weight is creeping up, but you don't have the energy to work out or cook. You're irritable and anxious, and you’re noticing more hair on the bathroom floor. It could be adrenal fatigue or low thyroid or… both . But how can you tell the difference? Adrenal fatigue and low thyroid conditions can cause similar symptoms—but there are significant differences too. Both can be frustrating and seriously disrupt your ...
Apr 04, 2023•27 min•Ep. 187
Send us a text It's hard for people who don't live with endometriosis to understand just how debilitating and even isolating the condition can be. Yes, some people have more mild cases and less pain, but for many women with endometriosis, life is impacted in a major way, including when they are ready to become pregnant. In this episode, Cody dives into how and why endometriosis can impact fertility and pregnancy and what steps you can take to support conception. Did you learn something new today...
Mar 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 186
Send us a text Endometriosis, a condition where tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb is found outside the uterus, and causes severe and debilitating period pain. It affects more than 6.5 million women in the US, yet there is still so much confusion around its causes, symptoms and treatments. On today's episode, Cody invites Ana Gonzalez Herrera, who is the founder of Hormone University. After 5 surgeries and endless tears of pain and boxes of Ibuprofen with stage IV endometriosis, Ana...
Mar 21, 2023•45 min•Ep. 185
Send us a text Getting a good night's sleep is essential for our physical and mental health, and with the right strategies, anyone can improve the quality of their sleep. On today's episode, Cody joins with Sleep Expert, Chrissy Lawler, to share tips and tricks that will help us improve the quality of our sleep, allowing us to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. This episode covers everything from creating the right sleep environment, to developing a sleep routine, to the best practices for...
Mar 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 184
Send us a text How many of you have been stopped in your tracks by what "other people think of you", or your lack of confidence in yourself or feelings of inadequacy? Maybe you too have been telling yourself you don't even know what your purpose is. Probably we have all been there. But what is true is that what each of us has to offer is far too important to stay hidden or be hindered. On today's episode, Cody talk's all about how we can all become more intuitive women. She shares the science an...
Mar 07, 2023•37 min•Ep. 183
Send us a text You may have noticed there are times in your cycle where your motivation and physical stamina are lacking when it comes to your fitness routine. No matter how motivating your trainer is, while telling you to push through one more rep or the Peloton instructor is saying “push”… you may just find that there are times where you just aren’t feeling that motivation. This isn’t because you’re lazy. Instead, the secret lies in your unique female monthly cycle and what day of the month it...
Feb 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 182
