On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Heather and Damian Dubé, Diagnostic & Functional Nutritionists and the Co-Founders of e3 Energy Evolved, a thyroid, adrenal & metabolic restoration system helping women & men create their lifetime-best natural wellness & metabolism. Learn how Heather beat advanced Hashimoto's drug-free with diet and lifestyle. Is it possible for most people to reverse their thyroid, autoimmune & weight loss imbalances naturally?W...
Jan 17, 2017•30 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Kelsey Knight, a labor and delivery registered nurse and co-initiator of The Fifth Vital Sign, a project where Kelsey and her best friend, Emily, taught free reproductive health classes across the U.S. Here's what they talk about on the show: The story of the Fifth Vital sign project: curriculum, format, highlights of their travelsThe menstrual cycle and fertility awareness methodBreast awarenessHow to talk with your providerBirth c...
Dec 27, 2016•29 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Madeleine Shaw, co-founder of Lunapads, a vertical e-commerce retailer and multiple award-winning pioneer in the taboo-breaking field of natural menstrual health. Here are some highlights from the show: For people who are new to Lunapads: what got you interested in natural menstrual health in the first place? And what are Lunapads?What are the main benefits of switching to reusable menstrual products from disposables?Period underwea...
Dec 20, 2016•27 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole spice up the party by jamming about self-care during the holiday season. Then, they talk with Diandra Kalish, Founder and Executive Director of UnTabooed, an organization committed to breaking the taboo surrounding menstruation by providing menstrual health education and sustainable menstrual products to women in need, and promoting conversation among people everywhere. What is UnTabooed and what inspired Diandra to start a business helping w...
Dec 13, 2016•33 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Lara Adler, an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator and a Certified Holistic Health Coach. What are environmental chemicals and what's the big deal with them?What are endocrine disruptors, how often are we exposed to them and how do they work?How extremely small exposures to these chemicals can have a huge impact on your health? Where are the most common ones found (and how might they impact us)?What are the most common sympto...
Nov 29, 2016•35 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Jessica Drummond (MPT, CCN, CHC) -- the Founder and CEO of the Integrative Women's Health Institute. Is it true that all athletic women should consider being on birth control so that their periods don’t disrupt their competitive performance?For young athletic girls who are just starting their menstrual cycles, how can we educate them (and their parents and coaches) about menstrual health and it’s relationship to their general health...
Nov 23, 2016•31 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Caroline Zwickson, a Certified Women’s Health Coach with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She focuses on natural pregnancy preparation, hormone balance & gentle postpartum healing for women who want to feel amazing in their own skin, birth happy babies, and take charge of their expanding lives confidently. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: What is emotional fertility and how is it different from phys...
Nov 09, 2016•30 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Dr. Mariza Snyder, a wellness practitioner and public speaker with over 8 years of experience focusing on women's health. She leads a community of women who educate about nutrition, detox programs, self-care and essential oils. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: 3 ways to use essential oils plus how to consume themEssential oils that support different period problems like chronic stress, PMS and cramps How...
Nov 02, 2016•34 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Dr. Tom O'Bryan, world expert on gluten and it’s impact on your health. What do "autoimmunity" and "autoimmune conditions" actually mean? The 3 things necessary for the development of autoimmune disease, and what can we do about them?Do you really have to give up gluten if you don't feel symptoms? Is gluten in Europe or other countries different to gluten in America?The specific tests that should be done to determine how your immune...
Oct 26, 2016•32 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Stephanie Jiroch, specialist in holistic sex education and empowerment coaching for ambitious, educated and highly successful women. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: Reclaiming your sex drive after baby's birthNavigating the motherhood archetype as a multi-dimensional womanWhat it means to be both sexual and nurturingStephanie’s best tips to regain your autonomy during the post-partum phaseHow to reconne...
Oct 18, 2016•36 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Megan Kelly, Nutrition Practitioner and Licensed Esthetician specializing in neurobiology and quantum hormonology. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: Which emotions put you in a Sympathetic (fight/flight) state, and how to move back into a Parasympathetic (calm) state.The most common mindset habits that are putting you into fight or flight constantlyDiscover a simple technique to begin rewiring your brain ...
Oct 11, 2016•34 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, founder and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine and advocate for women with PCOS. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: The main signs of PCOS and how do you know if you have it. Why diagnosis for PCOS is different for teenagers than adult women. What happens if you get diagnosed with just polycystic ovaries? What the best diet is for a woman with PCOS?Does PCOS ever go away? The di...
Oct 04, 2016•36 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Emily Fletcher, leading expert in meditation. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: Why Emily left her Broadway career behind to become a meditation teacher (hint: it was a health decision).How does the style of meditation that Emily teaches differ from other types? What does meditation do for PMS, anxiety, grey hair, your eating habits and productivity (there is a reason the most successful people in the wor...
Sep 27, 2016•33 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Holly Grigg-Spall, a revolutionary activist in the birth control movement. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: Why its challenging to talk openly about health problems caused by the Pill.How the Pill might be harming your health and how to start using the latest birth control technology in place of old-school hormonal birth control. How a documentary on the effects of hormonal birth control could shift the ...
Sep 06, 2016•33 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Melissa Ambrosini, an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and self-love teacher whose mission is to inspire women across the globe to create a heart-centred life one that’s wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy and bursting with love. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: The relationship between food, stress, hormones and your inner "mean girl".Why and how fear-based thinking is detrimental to your health.Melissa’s ...
Sep 01, 2016•31 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Heidi Brockmyre, acupuncturist, herbalist and fertility specialist with a background in Chinese medicine. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: What does it mean to be an "active participant" in your health?Chinese medicine is more than just acupuncture. What other tools are there for balancing your hormones at home?Why is Chinese medicine so powerful for affecting deep changes in the body, mind and spirit?Wh...
Aug 23, 2016•33 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Nutrition Coach, Sarah Adler. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: How to save money and time at the grocery store, and still be healthy! Tips for buying vegetables so they don't go bad, and you don't get bored. Why stocking your pantry will save you hours on your life. Learn to embrace SIMPLICITY over perfection. Sarah Adler is a nutrition coach, healthy lifestyle expert, cookbook author real food lover and...
Jul 26, 2016•30 min
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Dr. Anna Cabeca, an expert in Women’s Health and Functional Medicine. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: What makes your libido come and go?What does Candyland and blue light from computer screens have to do with your sex drive? You're in love, but just don't want to have sex? Here's why. How to fix vaginal dryness or discomfort.Vaginal discharge and odor after sex. What's going on + easy solutions. Dr. An...
Jul 06, 2016•36 min
