Send us a text In this episode, Cody has invited guest Stacy Orsborn to join her in exploring how women can maximize their health and confidence with hormone-aware strength training. From understanding the difference between strength and resistance training to tailoring fitness routines for life stages like postpartum and menopause, Together they deliver practical, science-backed insights to help women thrive at every age. Key Topics Covered: •Strength vs. Resistance Training: The unique benefit...
Nov 26, 2024•53 min•Ep. 271
Send us a text In this episode, Cody dives into a critical yet often overlooked factor in gut health: stomach acid. Did you know that low stomach acid levels can disrupt your digestion, nutrient absorption, and even your hormonal balance? Join Cody, as we explore the vital role stomach acid plays in your overall health and well-being. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: •The Role of Stomach Acid: Why your body depends on it for digesting proteins, absorbing nutrients, and keeping your gut microbi...
Nov 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 270
Send us a text In this episode, we welcome Dr. Cathleen Brown, Medical Director at Winona and an OB hospitalist in Philadelphia, to tackle everything you need to know about menopause. Dr. Brown is passionate about supporting women through their menopausal journey, from understanding symptoms to accessing personalized care options like compounded medications. Tune in as Dr. Brown addresses the stigma surrounding menopause and how societal perceptions often prevent women from seeking the help they...
Nov 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 269
Send us a text In this powerful episode, Cody Sanders hosts Heather Florio, a dedicated educator and advocate for chronic pelvic health conditions. Together, they bring awareness to often-ignored areas in women’s health, such as interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and the critical need for safe feminine care products. Heather shares her passion for supporting women who are underserved and struggling in silence, offering solutions and insights that promote better health and self-care...
Nov 05, 2024•40 min•Ep. 268
Send us a text Insulin resistance is frequently a silent contributor to a number of widespread chronic health conditions, including Alzheimer’s, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. In fact, a startling 88% of adults experience some degree of insulin resistance. The condition is both pervasive yet easy to miss, making it that much more critical a topic to address. On today's episode, Cody has invited Dr. Morgan Nolte to discuss why changes to our diet, lifestyle, and mindset ar...
Oct 22, 2024•59 min•Ep. 267
Send us a text If you’re struggling with hormone imbalance, fatigue, brain fog, or resistant weight loss, it’s often thanks to stored heavy metals that are quietly in the background, sapping your energy and poisoning every organ and body system. The good news is that it’s easy to test for heavy metals, and once you know they’re there, there’s plenty you can do to detox them. On today’s episode, Cody covers how heavy metals cause hormone imbalance, the four most common heavy metals that mess with...
Oct 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 266
Send us a text If you had to name one of your biggest health fears, would breast cancer be top of your list? Public health campaigns have put this important health issue on our radar and obviously that’s a good thing. Because according to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is diagnosed in 1 in 7 women. If you gather a small group of your girlfriends, someone is going to get it. It is real. Yet, when we talk about this concerning disease, the focus is often on detection (think mammograms)...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 265
Send us a text Period bloating is a common and often frustrating symptom of Premenstrual Syndrome (aka PMS). It's that uncomfortable, swollen feeling that makes your jeans feel a bit too tight and leaves you longing for your comfiest pair of yoga pants. It may even make you feel like you've had weight gain come out of nowhere, even though you haven't, and it can be accompanied by other symptoms like PMS cramps, PMS headaches, and mood swings. But the good news? You don't have to accept period bl...
Oct 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 264
Send us a text On today's episode, Cody has invited guest Nicki Williams to the conversation about the importance of aging gracefully and how fitness and food intake play a crucial role in this process. Amy, a qualified pharmacist and fitness expert, believes that about 90% of aging gracefully comes down to our choices regarding fitness and nutrition. While both fitness and nutrition are important, Amy suggests that nutrition holds a more significant impact, accounting for about 80% of the equat...
Sep 24, 2024•45 min•Ep. 263
Send us a text If you’ve just been given a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or suspect you might have it, chances are you are feeling overwhelmed, confused and apprehensive about what this means for your health and future fertility. Sometimes, being given a diagnosis can feel relieving to finally have a name for the pesky symptoms you have been dealing with for a long time. This can quickly be overrun by a feeling of overwhelm in attempting to work out what to do next. With the rig...
Sep 17, 2024•57 min•Ep. 262
Send us a text Did you know that the birth rate is falling in many countries, and around a third of couples have some kind of trouble conceiving. So what’s causing this decline? Is it really down to rogue chemicals wreaking havoc with our hormones? And how worried should we be? Endocrine disrupting chemicals can lead to many different reproductive health and fertility issues, as well as other forms of health issues. As is talked about in this episode, EDCs can contribute to endometriosis, they c...
Sep 10, 2024•49 min•Ep. 261
Send us a text Immersing ourselves into very cold or nearly freezing water might be the absolute last thing any of us would ever choose to do, but it can be worth it — considering it's a habit that's linked to many health benefits, such as a boost in metabolism and circulation and it can significantly reduce pain and inflammation in the body. Because of the benefits and after many years of implementing it into her own wellness routine, Cody encourages most everyone to take advantage of it. But, ...
Sep 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 260
Send us a text Imagine if your brain changed every week. For women, this isn't science fiction - it's reality! Did you know that estrogen and progesterone are powerful neurochemicals that significantly change female brain physiology, mood, and cognition as they ebb and flow throughout the month? That's right...four different brains, four different realities, every singe month! In this episode, Cody and her guest Ashleigh DiLello talk us through what is happening with the brain during each of the...
Aug 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 259
Send us a text You probably know serotonin best as the “happy molecule,” but how exactly is it linked to our mood? This hormone plays a role in digestion, sleep, memory, and more but is best known for its impact on regulating happiness, anxiety, and mood. Low serotonin levels in the brain can lead to symptoms of depression, so understanding this powerful hormone is critical in protecting our mental health. In this episode, Cody and her guest Jen St. Clair explore the root causes of low serotonin...
Aug 20, 2024•57 min•Ep. 258
Send us a text Low estrogen levels can be the cause of hot flashes, missing periods, vaginal dryness, joint pain, and many other symptoms. In this episode, Cody talks about the cause of low estrogen, so that we can make sure we are getting the right treatment. Low estrogen is most often associated with menopause, but it can happen throughout your lifetime due to lots of factors. Sometimes, the signs and symptoms of low estrogen are subtle and so they get passed off as other possible causes, so k...
Aug 13, 2024•52 min•Ep. 257
Send us a text We all have different sex drives, so what’s “normal” for you may not be for your best friend. Sexual desire can change daily, weekly, monthly, or even hourly. Sexual desire is complex, and what turns you on is so individualized. Add stress, sleep disruption, and feeling connected to a partner in the mix, and there’s no single predictor of desire for anyone. But one thing is clear: your sex hormones play a huge role in helping—or keeping you from—getting in the mood. Given that sex...
Aug 06, 2024•45 min•Ep. 256
Send us a text On today's episode, Cody introduces us to her personal Health Practitioner, Jason Hone, MSN, APRN, C-FNP. Together they go in depth on how to feel empowered in the doctors office. They want us to know what questions to ask our practitioner, and what tests are available to ask about. Jason also shares some protocols he guides his patients through to support certain health conditions. He also shares how using Mixhers products, especially Hertime, has been an incredible and effective...
Jul 30, 2024•57 min•Ep. 255
Send us a text Are you someone with a sensitive nervous system who suffers from anxiety, burnout, or trauma? If so, you’re not alone. These are common signs of a dysregulated nervous system, which can be caused by a variety of factors like chronic stress, traumatic experiences and sleep deprivation. Luckily, there are so many things we can do to help heal our nervous system and improve our quality of life. In this episode, Cody invites Elise Jones to talk about the different practices that have ...
Jul 23, 2024•56 min•Ep. 254
Send us a text Insomnia and sleep problems are a major issue in our culture, but did you know that women are more likely to experience poor sleep than men? The changes in female hormones through the menstrual cycle influence sleep patterns and may explain why sleep becomes more challenging for many women before or during their period. Moreover, those with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) may be even more likely to experience PMS insomnia, fragmented sleep, an...
Jul 16, 2024•23 min•Ep. 253
Send us a text There’s tons of research that shows that backs this up. A healthy breakfast sets the stage for hormone balance throughout the day, which is critical for women at all stages of life. On today's episode, Cody goes into it all. She talks about how to choose a hormone-loving breakfast and how to avoid breakfasts that are not supportive of our hormonal health. As is the case with most nutrition topics, we hear a lot of different opinions. Thoughts on breakfast, are no exception. Some s...
Jul 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 252
Send us a text Emotional Vitality is the Neuroscience of Wellness. What can we learn from the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our subconscious mind and how they ultimately effect our physical health as well? On today's episode, Cody has invited Jared St. Clair, host of Vitality Radio to dive into all of this. In this conversation we’ll learn how the language we use with ourselves determines whether we believe that we can or cannot do something, whether we will or will not heal and ...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 251
Send us a text Did you know that you may have been lied to when you were told that your lab work looks "normal"? There could be hidden gems in your labs that can reveal whether or not you have an infection or other deficiencies, and more. On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Dr. Patricia Schneider, who is an expert in holistic health and functional medicine, to share her insights and to empower us to take control of our health through carefully reading and understanding our bloodwork deep...
Jun 25, 2024•34 min•Ep. 250
Send us a text From muscle building and metabolism to hormonal balance and disease prevention, protein is an essential nutrient for women's health. Women of all ages need enough protein to help us with our energy, focus, appetite control, and for tissue repair. Across different life stages like pregnancy and menopause, protein becomes even more critical, supporting fetal development, maintaining muscle tissue and bone density, and managing moods, hormonal fluctuations, weight gain, and even slee...
Jun 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 249
Send us a text Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. On today's episode Cody has invited the amazing, Dr. Caroline Leaf to be her guest. Today you will learn: 5 steps th...
Jun 11, 2024•50 min•Ep. 248
Send us a text What does it mean to "age gracefully"? We want a future in which our lifespan is balanced with an extended healthspan, reduced illness, and age-related ailments to spend time with loved ones and maintain our independence well into our golden years. In this episode, Cody and Dr. Mani Kukreja talk about how people of the same age can be so vastly different from one another regarding outcomes like energy levels, immunity, memory, productivity, functionality, personality, and especial...
Jun 04, 2024•52 min•Ep. 247
Send us a text Are you living in a fog? Does your brain feel tired, and even everyday tasks are challenging because your brain isn’t cooperating with focus, thinking, and memory? Brain fog is a common (but shouldn’t be considered a normal) symptom for women, especially during hormonal changes or with hormonal imbalances, as hormones play a vital role in brain health and function. While a lot of the research on brain health has been done on men; it’s only recently that we are learning about the c...
May 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 246
Send us a text On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Bria Gadd to discuss what not to drink when you're on your period, and how what you drink on the other days of the month can really impact how your next period shows up. What we put into our bodies can either be the best medicine or the worst poison. Tune in to learn more, Bria Gadd is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Functional Diagnostic Practitioner in Training, Perimenopause & Menopause Expert. Her podcast The Period Whisperer ...
May 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 245
Send us a text It seems like the “easiest” ways to lose weight today involve the use of medications, which can come with a range of side effects as you lose weight. For women who want to take a more natural approach to weight loss, there are ways to improve insulin sensitivity, balance hormones, and regulate blood sugar levels without medication. A Holistic Health approach takes into account the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—when addressing any type of health concern. For weight loss speci...
May 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 244
Send us a text Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have most likely caught wind of the recent Ozempic hype. Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA medications have entered the global spotlight as the hot health topic among celebrities and across news outlets. While the drug was originally prescribed for diabetes, this “miracle medication” has risen to fame over the last few years due to its impact on rapid weight loss. With all of the buzz around it, Cody has been getting lots of questions from you ...
May 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 243
Send us a text When you hear the word ‘intimacy,’ it’s likely that something like sex pops into your head. While intimacy is commonly used in the context of making love, this only describes one aspect of it. Intimacy occurs not only between lovers, but also in friendships and in other platonic relationships. It can describe closeness on an emotional, physical, sexual, spiritual, or platonic level. On today's episode, Cody has invited Monica Tanner to join her in a discussion exploring the differ...
Apr 30, 2024•41 min•Ep. 242
