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Women's Health Happy Hour

Dr. Dawn Andalonlevel4pt.com

Dr. Dawn Andalon, Women's Health Physical Therapist, educator, author, and co-owner of LEVEL4 PT & Pilates hosts a lighthearted, but informative health podcast in order to help guide women on their health journey. 

She discusses a variety of holistic health topics and interviews guest experts to help women become the best version of themselves so they can lead an active and vibrant lifestyle...all in a fun, happy hour theme!

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Episodes

Supercharge Fat Loss and Metabolism Over 40 & Beyond

What are the secrets to supercharge your metabolism when you hit Perimenopause and beyond? In this episode we cover the top things you should be paying attention to in your lifestyle, diet, and exercise based on research and advice from naturopathic doctors who have worked closely with Dr. Dawn! Here is the Lean Body Mass Calculator discussed in the episode: HERE For more info on how we can guide you in the right direction with your physical health over 40, check out LEVEL4 PT & Pilates HERE...

Nov 21, 202323 minSeason 2Ep. 8

3 Anti-Kegel Solutions to Stop Peeing Your Pants/ BLADDER AWARENESS MONTH

November is Bladder Awareness Month so on that note....one of my specialties with my team is solving embarrassing incontinence issues NATURALLY for women! Listen up as you will learn 3 Anti-Kegel Solutions to stop peeing your pants... Also, subscribe HERE to my YouTube channel to learn more about incontinence solutions and exercises to help you take control of your body again!

Nov 15, 202316 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Breast Cancer Story: One Woman's Journey

Aime Sullivan shares her powerful story about navigating her breast cancer journey. It is inspirational and a story to help other women not feel alone in this journey. Thank you Aimee for sharing! Visit Aime's Caring Bridge site she mentions in the podcast HERE For more info about Dr. Dawn, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠level4pt.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our free resources on solving sciatica, back pain, prolapse, bladder issues and more as our mission is to help over 1 Million women live their best life and get the advic...

Nov 06, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life

Jen McWaters shares some helpful tips for women to break though the pattern of anxiety, stress, and feeling like you need to say "YES" all the time! This is a powerful podcast episode that is easily applied to your life with simple tools to help you change your mindset and change your life! Follow Jen HERE on Instagram and her business Awaken Holistic Health! For more info about Dr. Dawn, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠level4pt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our free info on solving sciatica, back pain, prolapse, natural weight lo...

May 10, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 5

The Anti-Aging Skincare Treatment Celebrities Rave About

As women age, their skin undergoes various changes that can lead to different skin problems like sun spots, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and prior acne scarring. In this episode with holistic skin care doctor, Dr. April Day, you will learn 5 very powerful benefits of PRP/microneedling that can make work for you — some over time and others almost instantly. You will also learn why so many celebrities want to keep these secrets for themselves to feel more confident with younger and g...

May 02, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 4

The Secrets to Staying Fit over 40

Hormone Balancing Fitness Expert Debra Atkinson has helped more than 250,000 women “flip” their second half with energy and vitality. She’s bestselling author of You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women; and Hot, Not Bothered. Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV an internet broadcast and the Flipping 50 podcast - an AARP top podcast for adults 50+ with over 1 million downloads. Her TEDx talk is Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie. She’s creator of the f...

Apr 26, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 4

No Fuss Periods with Diva Cup Founder!

This week's interview is with the founder of the coolest invention, the Diva Cup! Diva’s founder, Carinne Chambers-Saini, is a trailblazer in the menstrual health space and an advocate for period equity, normalizing period convos across multiple platforms. Carinne has stopped at nothing to bring the menstrual cup to the market over the past 20 years, and most importantly, advocate and bring awareness to menstrual equity and period poverty. With Diva, Carinne has made menstrual care eco-friendly,...

Apr 17, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Busting Through the Myths of Menopause

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2! Today we interview a special guest, Dr. April Day (naturopathic doctor and women's health specialist). She breaks through the misconceptions surrounding menopause and it's time to empower women with accurate information and expert insights. We dive into the truths and myths of menopause, debunking common misconceptions and shedding light on this transformative life stage. From annoying hot flashes and mood swings to hormonal changes and sexual health, we'll explore a wi...

Apr 11, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 1

What is Hypnotherapy?

This week Carlos Casados, owner of Hypnotherapy Breakthrough , is a mindset coach, public speaker and master hypnotist. He joins Dr. Dawn for our weekly happy hour to talk about the hidden power of hypnosis and how to break through any barriers to your current mindset. Like what you hear? Hit "SUBSCRIBE" so you can be updated when we release new episodes! Check out level4pt.com for our free info on solving sciatica, back pain, prolapse, bladder issues and more as our mission is to help over 1 Mi...

Oct 13, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 36

How to Achieve Your Health Goals

This week Camille Martin , a registered dietitian and owner of Love to Lose, joins Dr. Dawn for our weekly happy hour to talk all about paving the path to set achievable and successful goals. What you will learn: How to actually set attainable goals How you have to change your mindset to be successful Why dieting doesn't work The ups and downs we all struggle with and how to stay on track to meet your health and life goals and more!. Like what you hear? Hit "SUBSCRIBE" so you can be updated when...

Sep 29, 202124 min

The Scoop on Intermittent Fasting

This week Laurie Lewis, a certified health coach, joins Dr. Dawn for our weekly happy hour to talk all about the buzz of Intermittent Fasting. What you will learn: What is intermittent fasting and why did it work for her in her late 40s How to get started if this sounds like it might work for you What intermittent fasting has to do with hormone balance and brain fog The myths and why this may be easier than you think and more! @fast_forward_wellness (Laurie Lewis) gives some great advice on bala...

Sep 15, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Optimize Your Hormones for Menopause

This week Erin Holt, a functional nutritionist, joins Dr. Dawn for our weekly happy hour to talk all things food, hormones, and living your best life over 40! What you will learn: The number one issue that women pre and post menopause need to balance in order to affect weight loss and hormone balance Her tricks for starting your day off with more energy and vitality for your body Her approach to looking at hormones and diet, what you might not realize can affect it and More! Erin Holt has a podc...

Sep 08, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Natural Solutions to Boost Your Fertility

This week Dr. Reena Singh, from Zama Wellness joins Dr. Dawn for our weekly happy hour on a topic that hits home for a lot of women who are trying to conceive and looking for natural solutions before resorting to IVF. Even if you aren't in this category, Dr. Singh has some great advice on balancing your body's natural state and how to live a more vibrant healthy lifestyle... Like what you hear? Hit "SUBSCRIBE" so you can be updated when we release new episodes PLUS Enter to win our $100 AMAZON g...

Aug 25, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Supporting our Women Warriors

Women are WARRIORS! At LEVEL4 PT & Wellness we love to support women in the military (and their families) by being a Tricare provider and giving back with volunteer events for Wounded Warrior project and Military Birth Resource Network. This episode we talk about the evolution and history of women in the military, the support they have been given (and not been given) over the years, how things are changing, and what resources are out there for the active duty moms and the military spouses. B...

Aug 11, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Power of the Poop...Fix Your Frustrating Bowel Problems

Dr. Lindsay Fader and Dr. Emma Stephens take over the podcast today with all the info you need to know if this episode caught your eye! Constipation, irregularity, and chronic bowel issues we don't talk about enough, but are really the marker for how your digestive system is functioning...there are habits that can be solved with pelvic floor physical therapy especially if you are depending on medications or over the counter remedies! Nutrition is a key factor, but in this podcast you will also l...

Aug 05, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 28

The Best Core Exercises You Are Not Doing

Buzz word..."CORE" Why should you care? We aren't talking abdominal crunches and six packs...although what we mention will get you closer to the toned mid-section you wonder about. This episode will help you understand your body better and what red flags need to be addressed to get the best performance out of your body for any activity! Follow @womenshealth_L4 on Instagram for helpful women's health videos and posts. Like what you hear? Hit "SUBSCRIBE" so you can be updated when we release new e...

Jul 28, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Stop Sciatica for Good Without Pain Pills, Injections or Surgery

If you are asking yourself, "Am I ever going to get over this back or hip pain and keep it from coming back so I can stay active?" This Episode is for YOU! You will learn...what is sciatic pain and why does it happen? Plus: with the advice you may have been given to take medication, get an injection, or even consider surgery...do you want to actually get to the root cause and keep it from coming back the natural way? That is what we discuss in this episode after helping 1000s of people with chro...

Jul 28, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 28

How I Am Toning up and Losing Weight...My Health Journey

For any woman who has struggled with their weight or found yourself fatigued and frustrated with your health, here is my personal journey in my early 40s...vulnerable episode so beware..lol! My health journey is my own and not meant to take what I am doing as a replacement for your own health routine, but maybe it will inspire or motivate a few of you to take action! Follow @womenshealth_L4 on Instagram for helpful women's health videos and posts. Like what you hear? Hit "SUBSCRIBE" so you can b...

Jun 29, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Rock Your C-section (or abdominal surgery) Recovery!

For any woman who has undergone a C-section, is currently pregnant, or maybe had an abdominal surgery, you don't want to miss this special episode. Hopefully this episode will give you more clarity and confidence to get through your recovery. In this episode, you will learn: What advice is lacking after the 6 week postpartum check up that will set you up for success with exercise, pain relief, or having sex! She shares some of her advice for immediately after labor/delivery that is very helpful ...

Jun 24, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 26

4 Common Postpartum Body Myths

This week is all about postpartum recovery and common body myths! In this episode, you will learn: Why moms should be able to jump on a trampoline without peeing themselves! What is common but not normal after labor/delivery What advice you WON'T get after a hospital delivery What might be missing from your postpartum check up! AND MORE! From pregnancy to five years postpartum, you can learn something from this episode! Like this episode? Hit "SUBSCRIBE" so you can be updated when we release new...

May 27, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Beat the Bloat, Fatigue, and Mood Swings

This week Jen Martinsen, from Nutrition Bliss joins Dr. Dawn for our weekly happy hour on a topic that concerns a lot of women over 40... What you will learn in this episode: Why weight gain is not just about calories What contributes the hidden causes of fatigue and ideas to solve it What gut health and the digestive system has in common with bloating and weight loss Why controlling your nervous system can affect your hormones AND MORE! Like what you hear? Hit "SUBSCRIBE" so you can be updated ...

May 04, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Healing After Hysterectomy

For any woman who is contemplating a hysterectomy surgery or maybe had this surgery in the past, you don't want to miss this special episode with Dr. Alison McLean. Hopefully this episode will give you more clarity and confidence to get through your recovery. In this episode, you will learn: From her experience as a health coach and physical therapist, she shares her personal story and the emotions she went through prior to surgery. She shares some of her healing strategies and practitioners tha...

Apr 27, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Balance Your Blood Sugar and Energize Your Life!

This week's episode is all about nutrition and why balancing your blood sugar is key to your physical health! In this episode, you will learn: Why mood swings and energy crashes are harmful to you. How balancing your blood sugar boosts your metabolism and fends off chronic diseases. What you are NOT doing in your meal planning that would help you keep the weight off. What your SHOULD be eating throughout the day to keep your energy high and metabolism working for you. AND MORE! Follow her @vital...

Apr 21, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 22

14 Fitness Mistakes Women Over 40 Make When Trying to Stay Fit

The topic of fitness is our favorite here on the Women's Health Happy Hour Podcast! In this episode, you will learn: Why you need to do a different workout routine over 40 than you did in your 20s! How bone and muscle loss can be stopped with one type of exercise (start early to prevent you from hunching over a walker in your 80s!) What you are NOT doing in your fitness routine if want to keep the weight off for good. What might be missing from your lifestyle that boosts your immune system and k...

Apr 21, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Your Gut Health and the Root of Chronic Inflammation

This is a really interesting episode we bring to you today all about holistic healing and we promise you will learn something from this! Today our guest is Dr. Bridgette Chelf, DC, owner of Ocean Wellness in Solana Beach, CA. She shares her knowledge on the root cause of chronic diseases and inflammatory conditions...your gut health. Dr. Chelf strives to stay current with new research to present the most recent healthcare options and treatments for her clients. Her specialties include nutrition,...

Mar 17, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 20

8 Myths That Cause You to Pee Your Pants

It's Bladder Month here for the ladies...& we decided to record a "part 2" of our other episode about bladder control issues. This time we crush all the Myths when it comes to "leaking!" Dr. Emma Stephens graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center with a doctorate in physical therapy, and has been passionate in her career ever since. About 2 years ago, Dr. Emma began her journey as a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and she has since been awarded the Certificate of Achieve...

Mar 10, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 19

That Time of the Month Sucks...Let's Fix Your Period!

"This time of the month is about laying in bed, eating chocolate, and huge mood swings for me..." Sound familiar? Cramping, headaches, mood changes, back pain, etc. does NOT have to be the norm when it comes to your Period! Our guests, Kelly & Tiffany, know a ton about women's health share their expertise on the things women need to know about "Fixing Your Period" Beautiful One Midwifery was born in 2018 from a dream that Kelly and Tiffany had to offer services to expectant parents that woul...

Mar 02, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 18

The Doctor All Women Need, But Don't Know About

On this week's podcast, Dr. Dawn breaks down the reasons you might not know about "The Doctor All Women Need, but Don't Know About!" What you will learn in this episode: What are the top 4 issues that usually get dismissed by a medical doctor when they can actually be treated by a different type of specialist? Other conservative methods to solve painful or frustrating physical issues besides medications, surgery, or a strange gadgets that you might not actually need. Why women with back pain don...

Feb 16, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 17

SEX...Pleasure Without The Pain (Don't Suffer in Silence)

Just in time for Valentine's Day we have continued our series on this important topic! Yep...we are going there, all the revealing, even personal details in this episode from the team at LEVEL4 PT & Wellness all about SEX! Women suffer in silence, worry that this issue has affected their relationship, and don't know where to turn...Painful Sex is a common problem that is actually very treatable, even though your doctor might have dismissed it! This episode you will learn: why does this painf...

Feb 02, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Uplevel Your Postpartum Experience and Keep Your Sanity!

Expectant mother or exhausted new mom? We spend so much time on the "birth plan," but what about your postpartum plan (actually is soooo important so you can enjoy and thrive in as your new baby arrives! Kathryn Keener, Director of One Moon Doula in San Diego, CA is our guest on this episode! What you will learn: What we wish we would have known after having babies that would have saved us lots of stress and sleep! What is missing from postnatal care in the traditional medical system that all mo...

Jan 26, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 14
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