I am dedicating this episode to discussing the health journey and challenges of being a mom to children with special needs. I wanted to talk about this subject because I work with so many women that pour everything they have into this. Being a mom is hard work, but it can take even more to raise children with special needs. This is such a different life to live, and I have seen it first hand with family members, friends and clients. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around thi...
Jan 07, 2021•20 min
Krista Resnick is an empowerment coach, leadership expert and self care evangelist. She believes you were put on this earth to ENJOY LIFE. She believes you were put on this earth for a purpose. She believes you are meant to live in joy, peace and freedom. She believes in HARMONY-where everything in life works together seamlessly. Everything she does is to help driven, successful women live lives free of stress, overwhelm and exhaustion. Find Krista: https://www.facebook.com/theselfishbadass/ htt...
Jan 04, 2021•48 min
I am dedicating this episode to discussing the importance of loving the skin you are in. Body positivity is a growing movement and it is important to talk about how this impacts your mindset and results. Most women do not realize the power that mindset, confidence and self image has over their success. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around this topic and share ways you can improve your health. Learn more about the 1 to 1 program here: https://drbethwestie.com/jumpstart-prog...
Dec 31, 2020•25 min
Rachel has just entered her first year as a minor league hitting coach with the New York Yankees. She is the first woman to hold that title in the history of professional baseball and is joining 3 other women that will be in uniform this season in various roles. She joined the Yankees after completing her second master’s degree in biomechanics and statistics in the Netherlands. While in Amsterdam, she served as an assistant hitting coach for the Netherlands national softball and baseball program...
Dec 28, 2020•51 min
I am dedicating this episode to discussing how hormones impact mood swings. If you have experienced mood changes from hormones, you know it can make you feel crazy! Most women do not realize the power that hormones have when it comes to their mental and emotional health. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around this topic and share ways you can improve your health. Learn more about the 1 to 1 program here: https://drbethwestie.com/jumpstart-program/...
Dec 24, 2020•22 min
Amanda Leigh is an HTMA master, Hormone cure practitioner, and Copper toxicity expert. She believes minerals are the building blocks of the body and when out of balance can wreak havoc on your health. She helps women dump toxicity and get their bodies back using HTMA, GI MAP, and DUTCH functional testing and inner work to help women feel freedom physically and emotionally. Find Amanda: Instagram: @sozomethod https://sozomethod.co/lp/...
Dec 21, 2020•50 min
I am dedicating this episode to discussing your eating habits, nutrition history and how this impacts your health. It might sound odd to discuss past diets and history of eating, but it actually plays a big role in your current health and how you reach your goals. Most women do not realize the power that their nutrition history holds over their present and future success. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health. 12 Week ...
Dec 17, 2020•21 min
Kristi Data grew up in Middletown, NY and has been playing organized sports starting around 8 years old. She fell in love with volleyball and earned a full athletic scholarship to Clemson University. Her love of fitness and nutrition really started to take off about 6 years ago. She has run full and half marathons, competed in fitness competitions, and also continues to play volleyball at a competitive level. She currently lives in NYC, and works as a National Account Manager for a medical devic...
Dec 14, 2020•20 min
I am dedicating this episode to discussing how to be healthy for the holidays. I am joined by my co-host Dr. Victoria Nelson and we cover a wide range of topics including, foods to focus on, hydration, recovering from alcohol, and more! Navigating the holidays (especially in 2020!) can be so stressful, so the goal of this episode is to help shed some light on these topics and give you tools to improve your health. 12 Week Program Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist...
Dec 10, 2020•19 min
I am dedicating today's episode to your mindset and where your thoughts are leading you. Your mental health plays a big role in helping (or hindering) you from reaching your goals. Most women are not even conscious of their thoughts and the power they hold. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health. 12 Week Program Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist...
Dec 07, 2020•22 min
I am dedicating this episode to answering your questions related to stress and the female body, part two. I am joined by my co-host Dr. Victoria Nelson, and we cover a wide range of questions from "How do you alter the impact stress has on your body and mind when it is your job is high stress?" to "How do you control stress from high intensity workouts?" Navigating stress and hormones can be so confusing and there is conflicting information out there, so the goal of this episode is to help shed ...
Dec 03, 2020•25 min
I am dedicating today's episode to sharing more about adrenal fatigue and hormone balance. Increased stress and cortisol is something many of us deal with on a daily basis, and it can be very harmful to overall health and wellbeing. Most women do not realize how much stress is actually contributing to weight gain and retention. Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue or cortisol dis-regulation, which impacts so many women. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issu...
Nov 30, 2020•28 min
Happy Thanksgiving! I am dedicating today's episode to discussing the gratefulness and finding areas of joy during a year of uncertainty and stress. Thanksgiving holiday is a good time to reflect on and prioritize things that you are thankful for. I hope you have a relaxed and fun Thanksgiving! The goal of this episode is to help you to find the positive even during difficult times. 12 Week Program Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist...
Nov 26, 2020•17 min
Stefanie Graffigna is the creator of Ebullient Living, a life coach and a doctoral candidate of Mind-Body Medicine. Her research in includes: oxidative stress, habits, personality and change. She is also a successful wife of 21 years and a mom of 3. She has worked in western medicine as a health care worker 19 years. Find Stefanie: @Ebullientliving on IG @Calicoachstef on IG
Nov 23, 2020•41 min
I am dedicating this episode to answering your questions related to stress and the female body, part one. I am joined by my co-host Dr. Victoria Nelson, and we cover a wide range of questions from "How does stress affect your energy levels?" to "How do you control binging when stress creeps in?" Navigating stress and hormones can be so confusing and there is conflicting information out there, so the goal of this episode is to help shed some light on these topics and give you tools to improve you...
Nov 19, 2020•26 min
Dr. Monica Ellis-Blied is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in whole-health interventions and in neurocognitive assessment. The assessments and testing she provides will help you to identify and learn how to better manage ADHD, Learning Disorders, and psychiatric conditions, as well as secure accommodations for work, school, or high stakes testing. She is also a certified Chair Yoga instructor, heart rate variability biofeedback provider, and Life Coach. Dr,”. Blied earned her doct...
Nov 16, 2020•45 min
I am dedicating today's episode to discussing the importance of habits and how to use them to improve your health. Forming habits can seem overwhelming at first, but once you learn how to get in a routine, it can make a huge difference. Incorporating habits into your lifestyle can look different for each woman. The goal of this episode is to encourage you to work on those habits and share ways you can implement them for your health. 12 Week Program Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist...
Nov 12, 2020•22 min
I am dedicating today's episode to discussing starting over. Starting over with your health plan, nutrition, or really anything in life. As we are closing out this year, it's easy to look over the last year and only see the negatives, right? Just because there is a new year starting doesn't mean it will magically get easier. Because of this, it is important to focus on yourself, your plan of action and your steps to success. In this episode, I will dive into how you can do this and tools I imple...
Nov 09, 2020•17 min
I am dedicating today's episode to discussing the importance of boundaries. Mental and emotional health has a big link to your health, and people in your life can impact this. Women who have a lack of setting boundaries can have a harder time reaching their health goals. The goal of this episode is to share my experience with setting boundaries and ways you can incorporate them into your life. 12 Week Program Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist...
Nov 05, 2020•44 min
Kindal is the co-owner of the all women's online fitness studio Fit Women's Weekly. She teaches women how to fit fitness into their day to be consistent and helps the achieve ultimate strength and body confidence through workouts, mindset and nutrition. She also runs a local studio with her husband, Dan, in Charleston, SC. Kindal is a NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Find Kindal: instagram.com/trainerkindal https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnesstaylor https://fitwomensweekly.ne...
Nov 02, 2020•33 min
I wanted to do something a little different for this episode and share more about my birth stories. Pregnancy and birth can be traumatic for a number of reasons, so it is helpful to talk about how to walk through it and ways to support recovery. This is an important conversation because women who experience traumatic births can often live with physical and emotional struggles for a while after the fact. My goal for this episode is to open the conversation and share my experience around this issu...
Oct 29, 2020•35 min
Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, sh...
Oct 26, 2020•39 min
I am dedicating today's episode to discussing how hormones impact your relationships. The ups and downs of the female hormone cycle and hormone imbalances often make women feel out of control of their bodies, and this can affect relationships with your partner, family, kids, etc. This is an important conversation because the strain on relationships can often cause additional issues and make health goals harder to reach. My goal for this episode is to open the conversation and share my experience...
Oct 22, 2020•23 min
I am dedicating today's episode to discussing the unhealthy side of becoming a health care professional. This might seem ironic to discuss, as we expect our doctors to take care of themselves as they would a patient. It's actually very common for those pursuing these careers to put their own health on the back burner. This is an important conversation because more doctors and health professionals need to learn to prioritize their own health. Sometimes this means seeking health advice from other ...
Oct 19, 2020•24 min
I am dedicating today's episode to answering your questions related to aging and the female body. I am joined by my co-host Dr. Victoria Nelson, and we cover a wide range of questions from "When does peri menopause typically occur?" to "How do you keep youthful skin?" Navigating aging for the female body can be so confusing and there is conflicting information out there, so the goal of this episode is to help shed some light on these topics and give you tools to improve your health. DUTCH hormon...
Oct 15, 2020•32 min
Cherie Burton is a pioneering spiritual psychologist whose evolutionary STAND SPEAK SHINE method transforms women into authentically embodied and empowered feminine leaders. As a mother of six, author, international speaker and host of the Women Seeking Wholeness podcast, she is passionately driven to guide women influencers to heal, express and create, using the “new feminine leadership paradigm.” She earned her degrees in psychology and sociology, and held group therapist positions in a psychi...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min
I am dedicating today's episode to setting goals for success. It might seem weird to be talk about goals at this point in the year, but it is never to late to reevaluate how you are setting yourself up for success. Setting goals might seem like an easy task, but it is so important to make them achievable and set yourself up to actually accomplish them. In this episode, I share some tips and thoughts for how to do this. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Learn more about the 1 to 1...
Oct 08, 2020•16 min
Dr. Tamara MacIntyre (MSc, DC, DNM) is an internationally recognized authority in chiropractic care and functional medicine. She was the former Dean of Clinical Education at an accredited chiropractic college has been touted as a “clinical genius” in her profession. She serves as a role model and mentor for female health care practitioners. What sets Dr. MacIntyre apart is her ability to translate her clinical expertise into tangible, useable information ( www.drtamaramacintyre.com ). She has a ...
Oct 05, 2020•43 min
I am dedicating today's episode to discussing antidepressants and mental health. Many people have strong feelings about the use of antidepressants, so it is important to open the conversation and discuss how this can affect your overall health. There can be a stigma around this conversation but I think it is so important to be open and honest about all things mental health. In this episode, I share my thoughts on antidepressants and ways we can all enter the conversation. Feel free to reach out ...
Oct 01, 2020•38 min
Dr. Monique Andrews is a chiropractor, neuroscientist and international award winning speaker and teacher. Dr. Mo is a master at making even the most difficult concepts accessible to all learners. Earlier in her career as a research scientist, Dr. Andrews published peer-reviewed papers in the fields of Psychoneuroimmunology and the Neurobiology of Reward. Today, she speaks internationally on topics such as the Neurophysiology of Subluxation and Neurodevelopment of the Pediatric Patient. In addit...
Sep 28, 2020•43 min
