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Getting To The Root Of Baby Reflux with Therese Dansby Nov 18, 2024

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Therese Dansby, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). We dive deep into the world of infant reflux, discussing everything from symptoms and challenges to alternative therapies and personal experiences. Therese shared her wealth of knowledge on topics like oral restrictions, bodywork, and the importance of a holistic approach when it comes to helping babies with reflux. This is a great episode if you're a mom struggling with infant reflux or just want to learn more about this common issue.

Therese started her career as a NICU nurse in 2007, pivoted to birth center postpartum care in 2013, and became an IBCLC in 2015. Helping moms build confidence in their breastfeeding choices and work through breastfeeding struggles is her dream job alongside homeschooling her own three children, ages 10, 7, and 2.

We talk about:

Various root causes of infant reflux, including physical factors and chemical factors
The range of symptoms from reflux, such as mild "happy spitting" to severe cases requiring medical intervention, such as GERD in NICU settings
The value of a holistic approach for addressing feeding techniques, bodywork, dietary changes, and alternative therapies like homeopathy
The importance of identifying the underlying issues contributing to your baby's reflux, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach
Following your maternal intuition and working with healthcare providers who will listen to your concerns

Functional Thyroid Mini Course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Connect with Therese:

Milk & Motherhood Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bZdEwtkT96shfLpeKKzGN?si=En1Da6wXRtKL4gONrKT-4w&nd=1&dlsi=00c957b6ca544a16
Allergen free cookbook: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com/10729
Online breastfeeding course: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com/nourished-beginnings
Website: https://theresedansby.wixsite.com/therese
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happy.mama.healthy.baby/
Handout that we promised on a summary from this episode: https://aympodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Baby+Reflux+Resources.pdf

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Iodine Series Part 2: How To Use Iodine To Support Healing Nov 11, 2024

It’s time for part 2 of our iodine series. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode on what iodine does in the body, why it’s so important, and how to test your levels, I recommend starting there. Today I will be covering who iodine may be a good fit for, considerations when supplementing, and long term use of iodine.

As always, this podcast episode is for educational purposes only. If anything resonates with you, I hope it encourages you to talk with your provider before you make any changes.

I cover:

Populations that are generally a good fit for iodine
Why iodine should be avoided for Hashimoto’s
4 steps to supplementing with iodine, including cofactors
Recommendations for long term use of iodine (6 months and 6-12+ months)
How often to retest your labs, including thyroid blood panel and HTMA

Functional Thyroid Mini Course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Links/resources:

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Iodine Series Part 1: Iodine Basics Nov 04, 2024

We are kicking off our iodine series and starting with our first episode on the basics of iodine, what it does, how we use it in the body, how it impacts women’s health, and then we will get into how to assess your iodine status. Next week, in part two, I will get into how to utilize iodine for support on your healing journey.

As always, this podcast episode is for educational purposes only. If anything resonates with you, I hope it encourages you to talk with your provider before you make any changes.

I cover:

What exactly is iodine and its role in our body
Iodine's role during ovulation, progesterone production, and metabolizing estrogen
The increase of iodine deficiency over the years, signs of deficiency, and prevention recommendations
How to assess your iodine status

Functional Thyroid Mini Course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Links/Resources:

Mineral testing episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/how-to-do-mineral-testing/
How To Learn About Your Thyroid On An HTMA episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e17-what-you-can-learn-about-your-thyroid-on-an-htma/
Book: Iodine Why You Need It Why You Can't Live Without It by Dr. David Brownstein
Book: Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by Dr. David Brownstein

For the full list of studies included in these resources, visit the blog: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s7-e05-iodine-series-part-1-iodine-basics/

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Mineral Shifts In Pregnancy Oct 28, 2024

In this episode, I am focusing on mineral shifts that happen during pregnancy, mineral needs that increase, as well as highlighting minerals that I often get asked about when it comes to pregnancy.

As always, this episode is for educational purposes only. Please make sure you talk with your provider before making any changes.

I cover:

Natural fluctuations in copper and iron levels during pregnancy and their crucial roles in maternal and fetal health
Importance of preparing for postpartum by addressing mineral imbalances
Why it's important to maintain healthy levels of crucial minerals like iron, zinc, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and iodine during pregnancy
Food source recommendations to support your mineral levels during pregnancy

Functional Thyroid Series: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

For the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the blog: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s7-e04-mineral-shifts-in-pregnancy/

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Business & Motherhood Oct 21, 2024

In this episode I’m going to talk about business and motherhood, which is something I talk about in my stories sometimes and have gotten a lot of requests for a full podcast episode with thoughts. I have so many thoughts, so I’m going to try to keep this organized and easy to listen to.

Here’s what I plan to cover:

My outlook on choosing to have a business and also be a mother
How becoming a mom helped me as a business owner
What my day to day looks like
How I take care of myself

Before I dig into everything, I want to preface this with a few things:

As of recording this, I have a 7 month old and 2.5 year old. This is the season we are in.
Our situation: military, no family close by, no childcare
This is what works for our family/our best option right now. I’m sharing my personal experience. Take what resonates and helps you and leave the rest–just like whenever I share any information.

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Links/Resouces:

Jerrica Sannes course: https://raisewildflowers.com/

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

How To Get Started Supporting Your Minerals Oct 14, 2024

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the intricate world of mineral balance and its pivotal role in women's health. I explore how factors like diet, stress, and lifestyle impact our body's crucial "spark plugs" (minerals) which in turn affect our digestion, hormones, and overall well-being. I also share simple, sustainable lifestyle changes that can make a significant difference in your health journey, including tips on managing stress, organizing daily activities, and eating intentionally to support mineral and hormone health.

Today we cover:

How your minerals can get out of balance
Importance of focusing on daily lifestyle habits for mineral balance
Nutrition intentionality, specifically regarding adequate food intake and breakfast importance
Consequences of high blood sugar, including inflammation and mineral depletion
Challenges in mineral intake for those with insulin resistance
Dietary recommendations for blood sugar control
Cautions and best practices for supplements
When and how to test your minerals

Replenish Your Minerals course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/replenish-your-minerals/

Use code PODCAST to get $50 off.

Links/Resources:

Minerals 101 Free Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/
Mineral Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
Nutrition For Hormones episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e1-how-to-eat-to-support-your-hormones/
Supplements that can cause more harm than good episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e3-can-supplements-harm-your-health/
How to have healthy digestion episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e4-how-to-have-healthy-digestion/

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Mastering Menopause with Maria and Kristin Oct 07, 2024

In this episode, I welcome back Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps from Wise and Well, their women’s health and hormone education practice, to dive deep into the complexities of menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the modern health challenges women face.

Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.

Together, Kristin and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through their clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement therapy. In addition, they have both completed advanced training in various functional testing modalities which they actively use in their robust clinical practice educating and helping midlife women. Kristin and Maria are also the co-creators of a professional training program for other midlife women’s health practitioners.

This episode covers:

Maria and Kristen's health challenges and experiences
Menopausal trasition and body changes that are common among women
Health concerns for menopausal women, including gut microbiome and thyroid health
Proactive measures for maintaining your health before or during menopause
What is hormone replacement therapy and why there is so much controversy around it
Maria and Kristen's daily non negotiables to support their health

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Connect with Maria and Kristin:

Instagram: @wise_and_well_

Website: https://wiseandwell.me/

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Hypermobility with Taylor Goldberg Jul 22, 2024

In this episode, I am joined by Taylor Goldberg to discuss all things hypermobility. This is a diagnosis that I have seen in an increasing number of clients, so I’m excited to have Taylor on and educate more on the topic. We previously discussed hypermobility in the two MCAS episodes with Michelle Shapiro. I’ll link them below!

Taylor is a Chiropractor-turned Virtual Hypermobility Coach who helps people struggling with hypermobility (and related conditions) navigate the newness and unknowns of HSD/hEDS, enabling them to understand their body's unique needs and regain a fulfilling life. In addition to assisting clients with hypermobility, she recently launched a course aimed at helping clinicians better understand how to assist their hypermobile patients. Taylor possesses a unique perspective rooted in her education and personal experiences with hypermobility, which has driven her to initiate changes not only within the hypermobility community but also within the chiropractic field. She recently introduced a mentorship program called 'Clinical Concepts,' where they delve into the drawbacks of one-size-fits-all chiropractic practices and underscore the significance of an evidence-based approach to treatment and self-care.

This episode covers:

Taylor's journey from her background as a chiropractor to pivoting to be a hypermobility coach
What is hypermobility and it impacts our health
How MCAS impacts hypermobility
Taylor's approach to supporting individuals with hypermobility thrive, including tracking flares and lab testing
Advice for finding an exercise routine, including what to be careful with
Actionable tips to support your hypermobility daily

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Links/Resources:

Connect with Taylor:

Website: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/

Instagram: @thehypermobilechiro

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Preparing For Perimenopause Jul 15, 2024

In this episode, I’m answering a common question I get from this community and that is how can we prepare our bodies for perimenopause and beyond. I’ll be breaking down how to figure out when your transition may start and what areas you want to consider focusing on.

As always, I’m a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian. Please discuss any changes you may want to make to your health with your medical provider.

This episode covers:

How to time your perimenopausal transition and health challenges that may occur
Role of hormonal imbalances and its impact on health in midlife
The importance of supporting the thyroid during perimenopause
Tips for supporting your circadian rhythm and receiving light exposure to support your health
Nutrition changes that occur during perimenopause and what you should focus on
Using hot and cold therapy for managing symptoms
Lifestyle adjustment recommendations for preparing for perimenopause

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Resources/Links:

Circadian rhythm podcast with Carrie Bennett: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e22-light-your-circadian-rhythm-your-hormones-with-carrie-bennett/
Strength Training podcast with Adina Rubin: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s2-e16-strength-training-for-happy-hormones-with-adina-rubin/

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

MCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility Part 2 with Michelle Shapiro, RD Jul 08, 2024

We are back with part two with Michelle Shapiro! After our initial discussion in the last episode about how these conditions relate to one another, today we are diving into conventional treatments and functional approaches for MCAS, POTS, and hypermobility. Michelle and I discuss why jumping straight to restrictive diets might not be the best long-term solution, why stabilizing mast cells should come first, and why specialized care is crucial.

This episode covers:

What is missing from conventional treatments for MCAS
Why stabilizing mast cells and mediators needs to happen before addressing root causes
The importance of personalized approaches for highly sensitive and hypermobility individuals
Holistic management for POTS including sodium intake, compression socks, and potassium-rich foods
Utilizing the Highly Sensitive Body Hub for MCAS and related symptoms

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

Take the quiz to find out if you have a highly sensitive body: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147858703/QTiFyr9T
Join the HSB Hub: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147833897/QTiFyr9T
Reflux episode with Michelle: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e21-the-root-cause-of-reflux-with-michelle-shapiro-rd/
Compression socks: https://vimvigr.com/collections/women-all-collections-compression-socks
The Chop Levine Protocol (exercise protocol for POTS)
The Hypermobility Chiropractor we constantly mentioned: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/
Gupta program: https://guptaprogram.com/
Study link for long covid: https://www.helpadvisor.com/community-health/long-covid-report

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/

Listen to Quiet The Diet: https://www.quietthediet.com/

Apply to work with Michelle and her team: https://michelleshapirord.com/private-practice

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

MCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility Part 1 with Michelle Shapiro, RD Jul 01, 2024

Today, Michelle Shapiro joins me again for another episode! Michelle is an integrative and functional registered dietitian who has helped over 1,000 clients reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and immune issues, and approach their weight in a loving way. Together, we discuss the complex world of long Covid, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and histamine issues and Michelle shares her personal journey and insights on how chronic stress, gut health, and hypermobility intersect with these conditions. This episode not only provides practical strategies for managing these conditions but also emphasizes the importance of understanding your body's unique needs. Michelle and I address how excessive mast cell activation can affect day-to-day life and pregnancy, offering a hopeful perspective on achieving full recovery through both conventional and non-conventional treatments.

This episode covers:

Understanding your unique body requirements and creating a specific system for introducing necessary nutrients
The critical role a hopeful and proactive mindset plays in managing and overcoming health challenges
Complexities of treating conditions like MCAS and POTS
Relation of hypermobility, nervous system, and connective tissue issues with MCAS and POTS
Importance to see the interconnectedness of symptoms
Function of mast cells and how COVID-19 can trigger MCAS

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

Take the quiz to find out if you have a highly sensitive body: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147858703/QTiFyr9T
Join the HSB Hub: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147833897/QTiFyr9T
Reflux episode with Michelle: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e21-the-root-cause-of-reflux-with-michelle-shapiro-rd/
Compression socks: https://vimvigr.com/collections/women-all-collections-compression-socks
The Chop Levine Protocol (exercise protocol for POTS)
The Hypermobility Chiropractor we constantly mentioned: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/
Gupta program: https://guptaprogram.com/
Study link for long covid: https://www.helpadvisor.com/community-health/long-covid-report

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/

Quiet The Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Thriving In The Postpartum Season Jun 24, 2024

In this episode, I’m going through some of the most helpful areas to focus on for an enjoyable postpartum season with your new baby. Before I dig in, I want to acknowledge that there are many times when things happen that make our postpartum experience less enjoyable that are completely out of our control. I also think we can recover and heal from a stressful postpartum experience. Both us and our babies.

I share:

The difference in my postpartum experiences with each of my daughters
Tips for building sustainable postpartum habits
How to prioritize self-care & postpartum support
Focus on nervous system health practices to help regulate emotions and build resilience
The importance to simplify, adjust expectations, and let go of perfectionism during the postpartum season

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Links/Resources:

Prenatal blog: https://hormonehealingrd.com/blog/prenatal-nutrition/
Adrenal cocktail: https://hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes/
Irene Lyon nervous system episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e9-nervous-system-101/
Pregnancy adrenal cocktail: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuFOjfLWOT/?img_index=1
Circadian rhythm episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e22-light-your-circadian-rhythm-your-hormones-with-carrie-bennett/
Breastfeeding accounts:
- https://www.instagram.com/happy.mama.healthy.baby/
- https://www.instagram.com/theloveofbreastfeeding

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Amaia's Birth Story Jun 17, 2024

In this episode, I am sharing my second daughter, Amaia’s birth story. I will also be answering questions this community submitted on IG! This is my birth experience and I will say, I had a beautiful birth at home, it could not have gone better. My first birth was very painful, I thought about giving up multiple times, and had a lot of fear in the beginning. I held a lot of resentment for a while about the pain I went through but I’ve come to change my tune and be grateful for that birth. Katelyn from Happy Homebirth Podcast once told me you have the birth you need. Making the transition from maiden to mother the first time is a lot, at least it was for me. The painful birth prepared me and gave me a little taste for what was ahead. I love being a mom and my entire life revolves around my girls, but it doesn’t mean it’s not hard. It has changed me in ways I couldn’t imagine. If your birth was challenging, I hope it changed you for the better too.

I share:

How and when my contractions started
Tools I used for pain management during labor
Not tensing my uterus or pelvic floor during contractions to make progress
How my husband supported me the most
Comparing the births of both daughters
What I did and used after birth for recovery and healing

Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/

Links/Resources:

Sitz bath: https://www.momandme.com/products/organic-herbal-sitz-bath?variant=39366246400094&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLMvJjGSB7dm5FYhRfGWAeW1CIjECKvKNn7u84ueQIRPBbRkkYp9LBoaAhWgEALw_wcB
Bao Bei Body (Use code mamastefit for 25% off): https://www.baobeibody.com/products/bloomers-maternity-postpartum-undie-black
Herbs from milk moon herbs: https://www.themilkmoon.com/shop/milk-moon-collection
Silverettes: https://silveretteusa.com/

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

My Career Path Jun 10, 2024

In this episode, I am sharing my career's journey from traditional dietetics to specializing in women's health, as well as how my own health challenges sparked a passion for holistic approaches. I discuss how I am choosing to balance life as an entrepreneur, mother, and my social media presence, along with my favorite lab tests and my favorite resources for continuous learning.

What we cover:

Where my career education started in traditional nutrition and dietetics
Additional functional trainings I did to grow my knowledge about women's health
My introduction to HTMA testing due to my own symptoms after stopping the pill
How I started my business and finding my balance in entrepreneurship as a mom of 2
The importance of continuing education and books for professional growth and success
How I am choosing to focus on serving, not comparing, on social media

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

Instant HTMA Professional Course For Practitioners: https://testdontguess.org/htmacourse (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD for $100 off)

List of books:

Mineral books

Trace Elements and Other Essential Nutrients by Dr. David L. Watts
The Strands of Health by Rick Malter
The Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Carolyn Dean
Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox: How a Little-Known Vitamin Could Save Your Life by Kate Rhéaume-Bleue BSc ND
The Magnesium Factor by Mildred Seelig
Iodine- Why You Need It by David Brownstein
The Mineral Fix by James DiNicolantonio and Siim Land
The Copper Revolution by Jason Hommel
The Salt Fix by James DiNicolantonio

Hormone books

Once A Month by Katharina Dalton
The Premenstrual Syndrome and Progesterone Therapy by Katharina Dalton
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden

Stress/Nervous System books

When The Body Says No by Gabor Mate
The Stress Of Life by Hans Selye
The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory

Thyroid books

Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by Dr. David Brownstein
Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness by Barnes and Galton

Fertility books

Real Food For Fertility
Real Food For Pregnancy
The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook by Dr. Christina Burns
Awakening Fertility by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, and Marisa Belger

General books

Nutrition & Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price
Deep Nutrition by Catherine Shanahan
Integrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy textbook (RDs can get CEUs from this one!)
How To Heal Your Metabolism by Kate Deering

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Our Healing Framework Jun 03, 2024

In this episode, I am going to break down our 1:1 healing framework and dig into what we think are the most important areas to focus on when healing and what we specifically do with our 1:1 clients.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. I am a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian, so please make sure you discuss any changes with your provider.

What we cover:

The seven pillars of our healing framework, with an emphasis on meeting clients where they are
The importance of personalized, root-cause-focused interventions
Overview of our one-on-one coaching process
Specific cases of client successes, including thyroid issues, skin problems, and fertility struggles

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Light, Your Circadian Rhythm, & Your Hormones with Carrie Bennett Dec 11, 2023

In this episode, I am joined by Carrie Bennett, to teach you about light, circadian rhythm, and how these impact your hormones. As a college athlete, supposedly at the pinnacle of health, Carrie began suffering chronic joint issues and insomnia. After her first child was born, she developed debilitating stomach pain, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog. Armed with a BS in Biology, an MS in Nutrition, and certifications as a personal trainer, massage therapist, and breathing coach, she still couldn't find the root of her issues. That's when she found quantum biology. Now, as an online educator, clinician, and faculty member of the Quantum Biology Collective, Carrie's mission is to teach her clients how to create a healing environment by applying quantum health strategies around light, water, electrons, and mitochondrial support. Given these tools, clients who have spent years trying to improve their health—just as Carrie did—finally experience powerful healing and lasting benefits.

As always, everything shared in this episode is for informational purposes only. We encourage you to do your own research and talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what’s best for you.

What we cover:

Why circadian rhythm is important for our health, especially hormones
How our light exposure impacts circadian rhythm
How to optimize our CR in the modern world
Healthy light exposure and support CR during the winter months

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Connect with Carrie:

Website: https://www.carriebwellness.com/

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Online Community: https://www.carriebwellness.com/community

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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@carriebwellness

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The Root Cause of Reflux with Michelle Shapiro, RD Dec 04, 2023

In this episode, I am interviewing Michelle Shapiro, an integrative functional registered dietitian who's going to unravel the confusion that often surrounds reflux treatment. We'll explore why conventional medicine's approach to reflux may not always be in your stomach's best interest, and why you may sometimes need to fuel the fire. Michelle helps us understand the contributing factors of reflux symptoms – ranging from a burning throat and chest pain to that nagging feeling of hunger paired with nausea. Michelle also cautions about supplements and touches on the complex relationship between pregnancy, hiatal hernias, and how managing stress and histamine levels plays a vital role in your health.

If you've ever wondered about the connection between stress, your thyroid, and the importance of listening to your body – you won't want to miss this episode. We also have a special Q&A waiting for you over at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what's best for you.

This episode covers:

Common symptoms of acid reflux
Causes of high and low stomach acid levels
Connection between histamines, stomach acid, and acid-reducing drugs
The impact of pregnancy on reflux and histamine intolerance
Strategies for reflux relief and dietary management

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Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/

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Quiet The Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026

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Minerals Supportive Nutrition For Kids Nov 27, 2023

In this episode, I am breaking down important minerals to prioritize for children and answering questions I got from this community on specific scenarios like what to do when a child is dairy free, important considerations for eczema, and so much more! If you’d like access to the bonus episode that shares more resources and specifics on hair testing and kids, you can join me on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

As always, everything shared in this episode is for informational purposes only. I encourage you to do your own research and talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what’s best for you.

This episode covers:

Mineral rich nutrition for babies, toddlers, and kids
Minerals and gut health and kids
Probiotics or fermented foods for supplements
HTMA and stool testing with babies, toddlers, and kids

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Building Resilience In Motherhood with Amy Slater Nov 20, 2023

I am interviewing my friend and colleague, Amy Slater. Amy's journey of self-discovery began with the birth of her first set of twins. Embracing motherhood brought about a massive shift in her persona marking a significant turning point in her life, guiding her on a path that led to significant transformation. Amy hopes that her story can inspire others to make positive changes in their own lives. This episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

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How To Assess Stress On An HTMA Nov 13, 2023

In this episode, I am covering how to use hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA to assess your stress. This is one of the most valuable parts of the test, in my opinion. You get to understand what stage of stress you are in and why you may or may not be handling stress well. For most people, it is a big eye opener and something that can finally lead to confronting your stress and making lifestyle changes. If you are interested in how you can learn more about your thyroid from an HTMA, please listen to the previous episode where I covered this in detail.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any changes.

This episode covers:

The difference between high and low mineral levels
Three stages of stress and how to identify them on an HTMA
How sodium and magnesium levels are helpful for understanding your stress
Two key ratios, and what a high or low ratio means on an HTMA

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What You Can Learn About Your Thyroid On An HTMA Nov 06, 2023

In this episode, I am breaking down how you can learn about your thyroid health on a hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA. The HTMA is my favorite test to assess how well our bodies are able to use thyroid hormone and is a great way to get the full picture of thyroid health beyond blood labs. The bonus episode this week goes through all of my favorite assessment tools for thyroid health including HTMA, optimal thyroid blood ranges, basal body temperature, and using your symptoms to measure progress. You can access this bonus on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any changes.

This episode covers:

The difference between HTMAs versus thyroid blood labs
How to assess thyroid function and hormone use using an HTMA
How minerals can affect your thyroid function

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Pregnancy Updates and Q&A Oct 30, 2023

In this episode, I am sharing details about the first half of my second pregnancy, comparing it to my previous, sharing what I’m doing differently, and answering your common pregnancy questions. I also did a bonus episode for my Patreon members answering their questions on pregnancy. You can find this on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

This episode covers:

What I did for my health before trying to conceive again
How this pregnancy compares to my first
Timing HTMAs before conceiving, during pregnancy, and postpartum
Answering common questions such as what I'm doing differently, my thoughts on placenta encapsulation, and how to help with morning sickness

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Fatigue Case Study Oct 23, 2023

In this episode, we are wrapping up our case study series with a case study focusing on fatigue. Our third case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Taylor. This case study is shared with permission. We did change her name and a few details to protect her privacy.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

Taylor came to us with extreme fatigue (and I mean extreme) and a slew of other symptoms that were very concerning to her. She started out in the Master Your Minerals course and then did a results review with me. She discovered she had very low mineral levels and was as depleted as she felt. After making some hard life decisions and prioritizing her health, she regained the energy she lost and started to feel like herself again.

This episode covers:

Her main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously tried
Taylor's stress timeline, what she was doing well, and where we decided to focus
Her HTMA results and the very few additional interventions we added as a result
Taylor's healing ups and downs over the next seven months

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Gut Health Case Study Oct 16, 2023

We have our second case study this week focusing on a gut health case. Erin is joining me again to help break it all down for you. We went through a thyroid case last week, so if that’s of interest to you, make sure you listen to the previous episode as well.

We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client that struggled with fatigue and energy issues next week.

Our second case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Jenna. I reached out to her to ask if we could share her story since I think many people will relate. We did change her name, but all other details are accurate.

Jenna’s main concerns were not necessarily digestive symptoms, but many things came back to the poor health of her gut, which is why we chose her for this case. Her main concerns were headaches/migraines around her cycle, acne, hair loss, and recurrent UTI’s and yeast infections. She did an HTMA through the Master Your Minerals course and had very high copper and calcium. It freaked her out and she wanted additional guidance so she got 1:1 support through a results review and then became a 1:1 client to work deeper on healing her gut after rebalancing her copper levels. This allowed her to reduce her acne, headaches/migraines, and get rid of the recurrent infections she was dealing with. And most importantly to her, finally put a stop to her hair loss.
This episode covers:

Jenna's main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously tried
Create her stress timeline, determine what she was doing well, and where to focus
Three phases of interventions based on her HTMA results
Jenna's healing results in the months following

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Thyroid Case Study Oct 09, 2023

We have our first case study this week and joining me to break it all down for you is one of my clinical nutritionists, Erin. We will be covering a thyroid case this week since that’s what my patrons wanted the most and then next week we will dig into a digestive/gut health case. We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client that struggled with fatigue and energy issues.

Our first case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Tina. I reached out to her to ask if we could share her story since I think many people will relate. We did change her name, but all other details are accurate.

Tina’s main concern was thyroid health and specifically, Hashimoto’s. She did an HTMA through the course and noticed her calcium was really high. When she got 1:1 support we worked on rebalancing calcium through her nutrition and lifestyle primarily, as stress was a big part of her high calcium. This gave her the energy she was looking for and greatly reduced her thyroid antibodies since high calcium can slow down our metabolism and impact all systems in the body.

This episode covers:

Tina's main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously tried
Create her stress timeline and determine foundational interventions
Her HTMA lab testing results
Additional interventions based on her HTMA results
Tina's healing ups and downs

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5 Important Minerals For Menopause Oct 02, 2023

In this episode, I am digging into important minerals to consider for midlife women. There are five common mineral imbalances that I tend to see in perimenopausal and menopausal women. These are not always the case, but the majority of midlife women that I’ve worked with fall into this category. I’m going to break down each one and how they can impact symptoms and health concerns women experience during menopause as well. If you want to get access to the bonus episode I did for menopause and tools that can help, you can join me over on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

This episode covers:

The impact of excess calcium in midlife women
Imbalance of low magnesium and why it's a big concern
Effects of low sodium and its stress on the body
The importance of potassium
Imbalances in the body due to high iron levels

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How To Thrive During Menopause Sep 25, 2023

In this episode, I am focusing on an important topic that has been heavily requested, menopause! When I think about how to thrive during menopause and set yourself up for success, I think of four main areas: thyroid, stress, nutrition, and our daily habits. If you’ve already gone through menopause, I just want to say it’s never too late to work on the things I cover today. Also, if you did a lot of work and feel like you’ve tried all the things but are still really struggling through menopause, I know that can be really hard, but making nutrition and lifestyle changes is still supporting your long term health. It’s easy to forget that everything we’ve done our entire lives is going to impact our menopausal experience. When we’ve lived a certain way for a long time it can take time to undo a lot of that dysfunction. Be patient and know you are still doing really good things for your body and future health.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making nutrition, lifestyle, or supplement changes.

This episode covers:

How suboptimal thyroid function leads to symptoms experienced during menopause
Recommendations to reduce stressors
Tips for supporting a healthy stress response
Three nutrition tips for menopausal women
Daily habits to support your body through menopause

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Minerals & The Nervous System Sep 18, 2023

Last week I interviewed Irene Lyon and focused on the nervous system, so this week I thought it would be fun to follow up that episode with how our nervous system affects certain minerals and testing we can use to get a visual of this. I have bonus episodes on all of these minerals inside Patreon. You can go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd and join the exclusive tier to get access to all of the bonus episodes I’ve ever shared and submit questions for Q&As.

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements.
This episode covers:

Calcium, Phosphorus, and the Ca/P Ratio
How our nervous system plays a major role in our regulation of sodium
The relationship between stress and an increase in magnesium loss
About the cyclical relationship with cortisol and zinc

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Nervous System 101 with Irene Lyon Sep 11, 2023

Joining me on today's episode is Irene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert. Irene teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives.
To date, her online programs and classes have reached over 9,500 people in over 90 countries. Irene has a Master’s Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for ALL of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice). Irene spends her free time eating delicious food, hiking in the mountains or walking along the Pacific Ocean in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia.
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In this episode, we cover:

Irene's background and what brought her to the work she does today
Signs that your nervous system is out of balance
What you need to know when it comes to healing your nervous system
Survival stress and how it impacts our nervous system
Constantly calming ourselves and the window of tolerance
The best way to start healing our nervous system

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkXgr0E9ZWUg4iSDEUKqVA

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3 Minerals That Impact Mental Health Sep 04, 2023

In this episode, we are continuing the topic of mental health from our previous episode with my mentor, Brendan Vermeire, and diving into how three specific minerals can impact our mental health: copper, zinc, and iron. Since all of the minerals covered today have their own separate deep dives that go into all the nuance of their functions, testing, etc., you can also find bonus episodes for them inside patreon.com/hormonehealingrd when you join at the exclusive tier. This gives you access to ALL content I’ve ever shared on Patreon, where the $10 tier gives you access to what has been shared that month and every month moving forward.
Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.
This episode covers:

Mental health during the postpartum period and excess copper
How to support excess copper
The connection between zinc deficiency and mental health conditions
Whether you should supplement with zinc
Iron deficiency and excess iron's impact on our mental health
How to support optimal iron status

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Holistic Mental Health with Brendan Vermeire Aug 28, 2023

In today's episode, I am chatting with Brendan Vermeire, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.
He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health’ through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction. He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health.
In this episode, we cover:

Brendan's background and journey to the functional mental health field
Mental health issues and chemical imbalances, with Brendan's viewpoint about the root of our mental health concerns
What is driving epigenetic changes and how can they show up as mental illness
How early life stress in childhood can alter our behavior
Chasing root causes of health issues and trauma responses
How mold impacts our brains, and its connection to mental health
Brendan's advice for individuals struggling with their mental health

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www.metabolicsolutionsllc.com

https://www.facebook.com/metabolicsolutionsllc/

@the_holistic_savage

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Gut Health 101 Aug 21, 2023

We covered how to have good digestion and support detox in the last two episodes, so the natural next step is to dig deeper into understanding our gut health and how we can begin optimizing it. Digesting our food well is crucial for a healthy gut, so make sure you listen to that one too! I’ll be referencing it a bit throughout to tie it all together.

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements.

This episode covers:

Key functions of gut bacteria
What impacts our gut microbiome
The role of our immune system
What happens when things get out of balance
How you can start supporting your gut health today

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How To Naturally Detox Aug 14, 2023

While the internet would have you believe that you need a supplement or cleanse to support your body’s detox pathways, our bodies detoxify daily on their own. We can absolutely have difficulty with certain organs that can negatively impact our ability to detox, but you might be surprised at what will actually help you detox better. No, it’s not milk thistle. While I do love this herb, there’s a lot more to supporting liver detoxification and detoxification in general than just taking a supplement. If you want to learn more about specific foods and supplements that can support detoxification once you have the foundations in place, join patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to get access to this week’s bonus episode where I dive different options for detox support depending on what you have going on.

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements.

This episode covers:

How our bodies detox on their own
Signs and symptoms of poor detoxification
Four areas that can hinder detoxification
How to support and enhance your liver and natural detoxification

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How To Have Healthy Digestion Aug 07, 2023

As we continue to work through the foundations for season 5, we have an important topic this week: digestion! Many women struggle with their digestion whether that be bloating, constipation, loose stools, reflux, etc. A lot of our digestive struggles come back to our body’s inability to produce optimal digestive juices and enzymes because a lot of us are living in a constantly stressed state or have lived in one in the past.

In this episode, I am going to break down exactly how our bodies digest our food and how you can support your own digestion right now at home. If you want to learn more about how to specifically support constipation and loose stools, make sure you join my Patreon at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. I go into specific things you can do for those two digestive issues in the bonus episode.

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements.
This episode covers:

How our body digests food
Tapping into your vagus nerve for relaxation
How digestive bitters work to support digestion and overall gut health
Benefits of apple cider vinegar on digestion and overall health

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Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course:
https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Can Supplements Harm Your Health? Jul 31, 2023

Supplements are so common these days that it’s easy to forget just how powerful they are. You can go to the grocery store, pharmacy, and most prominently, online to find just about anything you need. I think it’s great that access to supplements is so widely available, but the downside to supplements being so readily available is that they are often taken without as much consideration. Because we can add them to our cart so easily, we may not realize that they could cause more harm than good depending on the supplement and the person.
Again, supplements are powerful, they are an amazing resource to have, but my goal with this episode is to teach you how to analyze supplements that you’re interested in or that are being marketed to you and know go through a series of questions to have an idea of whether or not they are a good fit for you.
I have a bonus episode this week inside Patreon that takes this a step further and highlights certain conditions and supplements that CAN be helpful. You can join my patreon community at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

As always this is not medical advice. I’m a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian so please talk with your medical provider before making any changes.

This episode covers:

Supplements & the influencer era
Questions to ask yourself when considering a supplement
Commonly recommended supplements that could cause more harm than good

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

A Holistic Approach To Optimizing Cortisol Levels Jul 24, 2023

Stress is a part of everyday life, especially in the fast-paced society we live in today. Many people are aware that having too much stress isn’t good for their health and have at least some idea that stress can cause both physical and mental issues. But what do we do about it? How can we mitigate unnecessary stressors and make our bodies more resilient to the unavoidable stressors in our day to day? That’s what I want to talk about in today’s podcast episode!

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before implementing any changes.
5 main areas we will cover:

Minimizing stressors using nourishment and blood sugar
Supporting minerals for a healthy stress response
The impact of light exposure on cortisol levels and circadian rhythm
How information, inputs, and stimulation can be a blessing and a curse
Your daily rhythm’s impact on stress hormones and minerals

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Connect with Me:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

How To Eat To Support Your Hormones Jul 17, 2023

Welcome to season five! I am getting back to the basics this season, today’s episode is something most people tend to overcomplicate, which is how to eat to support your hormones. This episode is specifically for you ladies as so many of us have spent years dieting or in a high stress state due to all of the plates we juggle.

During this impactful conversation, I share the three main ways to create safety in nutrition and what that actually means for your body. I also give an example of a typical day of a healthy diet, my tips on how to get more protein in and how you can tell if you are eating enough to properly fuel yourself.

In today’s episode, I cover:

The three main things to create safety through nutrition
Calculating your TDEE
How to figure out if you are eating enough
Stress and stress hormones impact on your body
Tips for eating more protein

TDEE Calculator: tdeecalculator.net

Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/ab86b6faf2
Connect with Me:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Mineral Highlights May 08, 2023

It’s time to wrap up season four of mineral deep dives with a fun recap episode. I will be sharing the highlights for each mineral and if you haven’t listened to an episode and something I talk about interests you, I hope it encourages you to dig a little deeper.

Tune in to hear:

How to test your mineral status {1:13}
Why excess calcium is an issue for so many people {8:51}
Magnesium and its importance {13:52}
The role of sodium in stress {23:02}
Potassium deficiency and blood sugar {30:33}
The importance of zinc {36:40}
The iron recycling system {41:48}
Selenium’s impact on thyroid health {49:31}

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Selenium Deep Dive May 01, 2023

This is our last mineral deep dive of season 4. I covered 7 minerals over the last 8 episodes (iron was a doozy) and will be wrapping up the mineral deep dives with a look at selenium. As always we will go through what selenium does in the body, the recommended daily intake, how it impacts our hormones, and then I will answer your questions at the end with a rapid fire. If you want to learn about the different mineral interactions with selenium, hear me walk through a case study of a client that benefited from selenium, and get a sample day of optimizing the selenium in our food, you can get access to all bonus content on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.com.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before you make any nutrition, lifestyle, or supplement changes.

This episode covers:

What does selenium do in the body? {2:57}
Deficiency and toxicity of selenium {8:35}
How does selenium impact the thyroid? {17:28}
The connection between selenium and fertility {31:45}
What minerals interact with selenium status? {36:51}
Do high selenium foods have high mercury? {42:21}

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Iodine Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653

Iron Deep Dive Part 2 Apr 24, 2023

Strap in, we have a controversial one. It’s time for our mineral deep dive on iron! The mineral that gets many people up in arms, probably even more so than copper. Like most minerals, I think once you understand how our bodies regulate iron, you can see past the confusing information that tends to go to extremes. Most often, things fall somewhere in between. In this episode, I will go through the iron recycling system, what we use iron for in the body, and different iron imbalances.
The bonus episode will breakdown iron case studies where I show an iron deficiency case and an iron overload case that go through labs. I also have an iron rich foods list with the amount of iron per serving and a sample day showing how you can get 20-25mg of heme iron and 34-38mg of total iron. I also cover how iron impacts estrogen. You can get access to the bonus episode by joining patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.
Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.
This episode covers:

What is macrocytic anemia? {1:21}
Three examples of microcytic anemia {4:20}
Highlights of anemia of chronic disease {15:09}
Risk factors for iron overload {28:40}
The connection between PCOS and iron overload {33:58}
How to test for iron {39:39}

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883
Zinc Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zinc-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000608163442
Practitioners can learn more about iron here: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/practitioner-resources/

Iron Deep Dive Part 1 Apr 17, 2023

Strap in, we have a controversial one. It’s time for our mineral deep dive on iron! The mineral that gets many people up in arms, probably even more so than copper. Like most minerals, I think once you understand how our bodies regulate iron, you can see past the confusing information that tends to go to extremes. Most often, things fall somewhere in between. In this episode, I will go through the iron recycling system, what we use iron for in the body, and different iron imbalances. The bonus episode will breakdown iron case studies where I show an iron deficiency case and an iron overload case that go through labs. I also have an iron rich foods list with the amount of iron per serving and a sample day showing how you can get 20-25mg of heme iron and 34-38mg of total iron. I also cover how iron impacts estrogen. You can get access to the bonus episode by joining patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

This episode covers:

Functions of iron {3:40}
How we absorb and release iron {9:05}
How bacterial pathogens can acquire iron {19:00}
The most important enzymes that help transport iron {24:24}
RDA for iron {32:30}
How important is bioavailable copper? {38:39}
How do I support my thyroid? {43:25}

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883
Zinc Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zinc-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000608163442
Learn more about the intricacies or iron with The Root Cause Protocol (great for practitioners): https://therootcauseprotocol.com/iron-toxicity-post-index/
Practitioner learning: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/practitioner-resources/

Zinc Deep Dive Apr 10, 2023

It’s time for our mineral deep dive on zinc! Another popular mineral, right up there with magnesium, but often misunderstood and supplemented with blindly. In this episode, I cover what zinc does in the body, go through the RDA, and dig into how zinc impacts many aspects of our health like gut health, hormones, blood sugar, and thyroid function. In this week’s bonus episode on Patreon, I cover the relationship between zinc and copper as well as other minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. I also answer the common question of when someone should supplement with zinc and go through options for that as well as provide a list of zinc rich foods and a sample day of someone getting 39mg of zinc from their diet. Go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to join patreon and get access to bonus content!

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.
This episode covers:

The function of zinc in our body {3:17}
Signs of zinc deficiency, with associated diseases and conditions {12:20}
Zinc and your gut health {23:54}
Zinc deficiency and the immune system {35:21}
How zinc affects sex hormones, for both men and women {40:53}
Zinc deficiency effects on blood sugar {48:41}
Thyroid function and zinc absorption {50:53}

Full show notes & references: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e6-zinc-deep-dive/

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Mineral Testing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489
Calcium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369
Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500
Sodium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sodium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000606055821
Potassium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/potassium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000607092198

Potassium Deep Dive Apr 03, 2023

In this episode, I am doing a deep dive on potassium, one of my favorite minerals because of how it can positively impact those struggling with thyroid health, hormone imbalances, and blood sugar issues. Potassium is definitely an undervalued mineral that deserves more attention! As always, I’ll be going through the different functions of potassium and answering listener questions at the end. If you want access to the bonus episode where I dig into how to improve low potassium on a hair mineral test, share potassium rich food ideas and a sample day of getting at least 4,700mg, and a potassium supplement breakdown, you can join patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.
This episode covers:

How potassium is regulated {8:28}
Adequate intake for potassium {15:50}
Potassium intake and blood sugar {21:21}
Blood pressure and thyroid health {32:05}
Major contributors to potassium deficiency {34:47}
Mineral interactions {39:23}
The best way to get enough potassium {47:47}
Risk and benefits of whole foods vs. supplements {52:57}

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9
Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Thyroid training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Mineral Testing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489
Calcium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369
Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500
Sodium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sodium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000606055821

Sodium Deep Dive Mar 27, 2023

In this episode, I am breaking down what exactly we need sodium for, debunking a lot of myths around salt intake, and as usual will go through how sodium impacts areas like our thyroid, digestion, and blood sugar since they all have a huge impact on hormone health. I also answer listener questions at the end and have a bonus episode for patreon members. In this bonus episode, I go through HTMA case studies with high and low sodium, share a chart comparison of all the popular electrolyte powders with the pros and cons, and so much more. You can join patreon at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9
Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Mineral Testing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489
Calcium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369
Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500
Research:
- Aldosterone production: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470410/
- Sodium restriction/needs in pregnancy:
- Sodium restrictions and babies: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/salt-baby-food-infant-sodium-requirements/
- Stress and aldosterone: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3327497/
- Sodium & Salt intake studies:
  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9519949/
  - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305840/#:~:text=Event

Magnesium Deep Dive Mar 20, 2023

In this episode, we are doing our magnesium deep dive and digging into the different roles magnesium plays in the body, how it impacts our thyroid, blood sugar, hormones, and vitamin D status. I will also be doing a rapid fire Q&A at the end where I will answer questions submitted on Instagram. I will be breaking down how magnesium levels impact heavy metal retention as well as all of the different types of magnesium and their uses for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.
Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/63fcdeb0284142001410c683
Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Boron deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nothing-boring-about-boron/id1568547321?i=1000581367892
Calcium deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369
Research:
- Blood sugar:
- Nutrients magnesium:
  - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6298677/#:~:text=One%20proposed%20mechanism%20is%20that
  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31384293/
- Nutrients for mitochondria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30201141/
- Magnesium & ATP:
  - https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.0712401105
  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27434863/
- Heart Health:
  - https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.120.020205

Calcium Deep Dive Mar 13, 2023

In this episode, we are doing a mineral deep dive on calcium, a mineral that is mostly known for its impact on bone health, but has a huge impact on our thyroid, ability to balance our blood sugar, and how our nervous system functions as well. As always with these mineral deep dives, I will cover what calcium does in the body and what happens when we have high or low levels. I will also be covering lab testing for calcium via blood and hair mineral testing along with providing sample days of how to get enough calcium from food for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723
Iodine Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Boron deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nothing-boring-about-boron/id1568547321?i=1000581367892
Copper deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883
Calcium regulation: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/calcium
Vitamin D causing calcification (both high and low):
Pregnancy and lactation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595236/
Bone health:
Iron absorption:

Mineral Testing Mar 06, 2023

Welcome to season 4 of the podcast! This season we are focusing on minerals. How to test them, what the different minerals do in our bodies, how they impact our hormones and overall health as well as other systems of the body.

We also have some exciting podcast updates. You heard me mention a podcast Patreon in the introduction. You may be thinking, what patreon? The AYM podcast patreon is new! I started it in February as a way to bring the podcast community together and provide more resources to support listeners on their healing journeys. You will still get your weekly episode of the podcast, but it will be a bit shorter (hopefully) and easier to digest.

Each week, patrons get a bonus episode of the podcast along with downloadable resources. For example, in this episode I’m focusing on how to test minerals and what different types of tests tell you. The bonus episode is a results review of a hair test and blood work to help bring all the principles of the episode together. The downloadable resource is a PDF of the main principles of mineral testing and lab testing resources.

When the podcast isn’t in season, I am creating content based off monthly surveys to ensure I’m giving members the resources they need. This tier is $10. I also have an exclusive tier that is $20 a month and allows you to submit a voicemail question that I answer during a pre-recorded Q&A. Visit patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to learn more and become a patron!

Links/Resources:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/63fcdeb0284142001410c683
Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Iodine Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653
Metabolic Type Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892
Macro Minerals Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902
Research Articles:
- The issue with blood labs:
  - Serum magnesium example: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20170394/
- Iodine Urine Testing: https://www.optimox.com/content/Iodine%20Research%20Resources/IOD17.pdf
- Optimal levels of iodine: http://www.medicinacomplementar.com.br/biblioteca/pdfs/Nutrientes/nu-0191.pdf
- All iodine research articles from Hakala Labs: https://www.hakalalabs.com/Research_ep_41.html
- HTMA Accuracy & Comparison to Blood:
  - https://www.ncbi.nlm

Cholesterol and Your Hormones Dec 12, 2022

In this episode, I am doing a deep dive on cholesterol and the many different things it does in the body as well as how it impacts our hormones. I’ll also be covering how certain minerals can impact cholesterol and go through some things to consider when looking at your cholesterol lab test results.

This podcast episode is for informational purposes only. While I will be discussing lab tests and possible interpretations for results, you can’t interpret a lab completely without having a whole person to compare it to. If you have concerns about your cholesterol, please share them with your doctor or medical provider.

Links/Resources:

Free thyroid training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Gallbladder episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gallbladder-health-your-hormones-with-olivia-haas/id1568547321?i=1000582123453
Iodine episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653
Top 5 Nutrition Myths: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-5-nutrition-myths/id1568547321?i=1000526229343
Macro Minerals episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902
Copper and Iron episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432
The Salt Fix by Dr. James DiNicolantonio
References:

Postpartum Fitness with Lindsey Cantu of BirthFit Dec 05, 2022

In this episode, we are focusing on postpartum exercise with Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu. Lindsey is committed to supporting women in the various seasons of their lives. She started BIRTHFIT in 2013 with a deep belief that movement can be the bridge to cultivate our own intuition and a trust in our bodies. Lindsey is a Nervous System Based Chiropractor, Mercier Therapist, Birth Doula, NLP Practitioner, and Strength and Conditioning Coach. Through all the hats she wears in this world, she created BIRTHFIT as she saw a huge gap for sustainable, nervous system based movement and training for women in all chapters and cycles of their lives, specifically cycling, preconception, pregnant, and postpartum women.

Beyond BIRTHFIT, Lindsey works in her chiropractic wellness practice, Willow Haus, that she co founded with Dr. Bria and Matt Mutch. Majority, if not all, of her clientele that she sees in office are women and pediatrics. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys connecting with her husband Lance, working in her garden, and taking long, slow walks.

Lindsey’s core values are LOVE, FREEDOM, and CONNECTION.

Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Check out the Birthfit website: https://birthfit.com/
Visit Lindsey’s practice: https://willowhaustx.com/
Listen to Lindsey’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-birthfit-podcast/id1086509138
Follow Birthfit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthfit/
Follow Willow Haus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willow_haus/
Follow Lindsey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsey_m_cantu/
Birthfit youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BIRTHFIT
Hemorrhoids blog: https://birthfit.com/blog/hemorrhoid-relief

All About The Copper IUD Nov 28, 2022

In this episode, I am breaking down how the copper IUD works and how it impacts different aspects of our health. When I posted a question box for this episode in my stories a couple weeks back I got a lot of questions about how the copper IUD can impact the thyroid, hormones, if it can cause copper toxicity, and more so I’ll be covering all of that too!

As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please make sure you talk with your medical provider about what’s best for you.

Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883
Minerals 101 episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902
Free Thyroid Training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi
Fertility Awareness Method podcast episode with FAM instructor, Nina Boyce: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fertility-awareness-method-with-nina-boyce/id1568547321?i=1000536700075
Castor oil packs blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/castor-oil
Instagram post on how to know if you’re eating enough: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQdhd2gODJ/
Learn how to use the Fertility Awareness Method: https://bit.ly/3AKQuq2
Copper IUD History:
Copper Spermicide:
- https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/copper-nanoparticles-an-effective-spermicide/
Copper IUD & Hormones/Fertility:
Copper IUD & Minerals:

Copper Deep Dive Nov 14, 2022

I have another deep dive episode for you! In this episode, we are focusing on copper. I have a podcast episode that I did in season one that’s all about the connection between copper and iron, but copper deserves its own episode. I will also do a separate deep dive on iron in season 4 of the podcast next year where I will be doing all deep dives for one season. Just a reminder before we jump into today’s episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only. I will be mentioning some lab values, foods, and supplements surrounding copper, but it’s important you talk about any changes you’re considering with your medical provider.

Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Strands of Health by Rick Malter, Ph.D.
The Mineral Fix by Dr. James DiNicolantonio
Metabolic Type Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892
Free Thyroid Training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi
The Connection Between Copper and Iron episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432
Adrenal cocktail blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes
Scientific Studies:
- Metallothionein:
- Excess copper/exposure:
- Copper water bottles/pots/pans:
  - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312355/
- Copper deficiency:
  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15762288/

Happy Homebirth with Katelyn Fusco Nov 07, 2022

In this episode, I am talking with Katelyn Fusco of the Happy Homebirth Podcast to answer your questions about homebirth! Katelyn is a homebirth mother, a childbirth educator, and an experienced homebirth attendant. She has seen birth from many angles (literally), and knows the impact this transformative event can have on you, your baby and your entrance into motherhood for the first, second or fifteenth time. This knowledge is what spurred Katelyn to create Happy Homebirth: A brand dedicated to supporting, educating and encouraging homebirth mothers. Through birth stories and expert interviews on the podcast to intimate education and coaching inside of The Homebirth Collective, Katelyn's goal is to provide mothers with the tools to empower themselves in their birthing experience.

Links/Resources:

https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/collective
https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com
https://www.instagram.com/happyhomebirthpodcast
https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhomebirth
Homebirth 101 podcast episode 17: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-17-homebirth-101-midwife-carrie-lachapelle-craft/id1446934537?i=1000433844577
Happy Homebirth podcast episode on what could go wrong: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-59-but-what-if-something-goes-wrong-how-midwives/id1446934537?i=1000463115609
IG: Husbands 5 things to consider with childhood education
Katelyn’s birth story episode with her husband: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-30-katelyns-peaceful-undisturbed-birth/id1446934537?i=1000442516893
Mana safety information: https://mana.org/blog/new-studies-confirm-safety-of-home-birth-with-midwives-in-the-us
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk

Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h

Recovering From Miscarriage with Meg Langston Oct 31, 2022

In this episode, we are covering the important but challenging topic of recovering from miscarriage with my colleage Meg Langston. Meg is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant and Restorative Wellness Practitioner. She works with women to help restore their metabolic health in order to have healthy hormones, thyroid and digestive system. She believes the body talks back to symptoms and through body literacy and a food first approach healing and feeling your best self can happen.

The goal is to provide some hope and encouragement for those that have experienced a miscarriage and some ways you can support your body while recovering.

Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Visit Meg’s website: https://www.meglangston.com/
Follow Meg on IG: https://www.instagram.com/meg_langston/
FAM podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fertility-awareness-method-with-nina-boyce/id1568547321?i=1000536700075
Thyroid episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supporting-optimal-thyroid-health-with-kaely-rd/id1568547321?i=1000548078745
Metabolism episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolism-101-unlearning-dieting-dogma/id1568547321?i=1000524480593
Metabolic type episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892
Copper & Iron episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432
Doctor Katharina Dalton’s book on postpartum depression: https://www.amazon.com/Depression-After-Childbirth-Recognise-Postnatal/dp/0192861859

Research article on progesterone and pregnancy loss: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(16)63029-7/fulltext

Benefits of Infant Massage with Elina from Get Kahlmi Oct 24, 2022

In this episode we are talking with Elina Furman. Elina is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with over 15 years in the baby products industry. She is deeply passionate about spreading awareness about the importance of infant/child massage and earned her infant massage certification after talking to many parents who were confused and bewildered about how to perform baby massage.

As a baby massage expert, she has conducted education for such brands as Lovevery, Legendairy Milk, Mama Glow Doula Education, Finn & Emma, Gugu Guru among many others and has been featured in Fast Company, The Mirror UK, Yahoo!, Guardian, The Sun, NY News Press and popular maternity podcasts like Limitless Pregnancy and The Natural Nipple. Her social media platform in just one year’s time has earned over 460K followers on TikTok and 189K on Instagram.

After I had my daughter, Eliana, I found Elina on Instagram through her helpful infant massage tutorials. Her videos demonstrating how to do massage for gas and congestion are used on a daily basis in our house and I’m so grateful for all of the education she provides.

Links/Resources:

Visit Elina’s website: kahlmi.com
Link for Kahlmi massager: https://bit.ly/3Ce1GzA
Follow Elina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/getkahlmi/
Follow Elina on Tiktok @kahlmi
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h

Histamine Intolerance 101 Oct 17, 2022

In this episode, I am breaking down a popular topic in the wellness world: histamines! I get a lot of questions about histamine intolerance and if people should cut out x, y, z foods. As usual, I don’t recommend going straight to cutting out foods. Can that help in the short term with symptoms? Yes, but it’s not getting to the root of the issue. This doesn’t mean you can’t cut out certain things that are causing you discomfort to get some relief, but hopefully this podcast episode will inspire you to work on other areas as well.

Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Iodine episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653
Period Pain episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/period-pain-tool-kit/id1568547321?i=1000531429675
Stress episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stress-building-resiliency-with-kaely-rd/id1568547321?i=1000537431816
Endometriosis episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutrition-for-endometriosis-with-cindy-dabrowska-rd/id1568547321?i=1000547382971
Estrogen Waves While Healing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/estrogen-waves-the-ups-and-downs-of-healing/id1568547321?i=1000538170041
Free Thyroid Training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi
How To Boost Progesterone Levels Naturally episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-boost-progesterone-levels-naturally/id1568547321?i=1000551724832
References:
- Gut Health:
  - https://integrative-medicine.ca/histamine-intolerance-gut/
  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10350171/
- Histamine Intolerance: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/85/5/1185/4633007?login=false
- Low DAO enzyme: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28624934/
- Estrogen and Histamines: https://www.larabriden.com/the-curious-link-between-estrogen-and-histamine-intolerance/
- Copper and DAO:
  - https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/130/1/30/4686063
  - htt

Gallbladder Health & Your Hormones with Olivia Haas Oct 10, 2022

In this episode, we are focusing on the gallbladder and how not only can it impact your hormones but how hormonal changes can impact your gallbladder function as well. I have Olivia Haas also known as the Gallbladder Nutritionist on Instagram with me today to dive deep into this topic. Olivia is a board certified nutritionist specializing in all things gallbladder health. Her personal journey with digestive issues, hypothyroidism and gallbladder disease is what has led her to start her private practice helping individuals who are trying to keep their gallbladder or people struggling with digestive issues after gallbladder surgery.
Along her way, she realized there was a lack of education regarding this condition, what caused it, how diet and lifestyle impact this disease and how to best support the body without a gallbladder. Through her experience she grew a passion to help other individuals with gallbladder disease feel supported, gain nutrition clarity and help teach them how to be advocates for their health. Olivia takes a root cause approach with her clients. She looks beyond the gallbladder to bring the body back into balance and helps clients create sustainable, long term healthy habits every step of their gallbladder journey.

Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Free healthy period guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallbladder.nutritionist/
The Gallbladder Removal Reset: https://olivia-n-haas.mykajabi.com/the-gallbladder-removal-reset
Visit Olivia’s website: www.honoryourcore.com
New Gallbladder Nutrition website: www.gallbladderdiet.com
Birth Control episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-impact-side-effects-of-hormonal-birth-control/id1568547321?i=1000535965830
How To Transition Off Birth Control episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-transition-off-hormonal-birth-control/id1568547321?i=1000556141689
Free thyroid training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi
Copper and iron podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432
Dr. Jacobi Ileocecal valve massage: : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATmSVdeSo_U

Nothing Boring About Boron Oct 03, 2022

In this episode, I am doing a mineral deep dive on boron. A lot of people are familiar with boron because of its positive impact on bone health and vitamin D, but it actually has a pretty big impact on our hormones and inflammation too. I hope you enjoy this format. Please share this episode in your stories on Instagram and tag me @hormonehealingrd to let me know you enjoyed it!

Links/Resources:

Breastfeeding with Therese Dansby Sep 26, 2022

In this episode we are focusing on all things related to breastfeeding and what new moms can expect in the fourth trimester with registered nurse and IBCLC, Therese Dansby. Therese received her Bachelor's Degree in Science and became a Registered Nurse in 2007. She was a Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse for the first 8 years of her career. After brief stints working in high risk OB and then in a low-risk birth center and completing half of a Master's degree with the intent of becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife, she instead became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2015 after overcoming several feeding obstacles with her first baby. She is now a homeschooling mom of 3, with kids' ages ranging from 8 years to 8 months, and has left the hospital to continue building her own lactation consultation private practice.
Therese and Cortney have since released their Nourished Beginnings breastfeeding and postpartum course. Podcast listeners can enter code AYM10 for a 10% discount!

Links:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/c575ecd7c3
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9
Visit Therese’s website: https://theresedansby.wixsite.com/therese
Wonder weeks app: https://www.thewonderweeks.com/wonder-weeks-apps/
Nourished Beginnings course link: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com (use code AYM15 to get 15% off)

Our Fourth Trimester Experience Sep 19, 2022

In this episode, I am sharing my experience during the first fourth trimester, answering your questions, and sharing tips on how to nourish your body during a stressful but beautiful time. I hope you enjoy it!

Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Dog IG: https://www.instagram.com/dogmeets_baby/?hl=en
Kahlmi Infant Massage Tool: https://bit.ly/3Ce1GzA
Kahlmi IG: https://www.instagram.com/getkahlmi/
BirthFit PP Program: https://birthfit.com/b-postpartum
Mamastefit PP Program: https://mamastefit.com/all-programs/
Cinnamon Smashcake: https://smashcakemix.com/shop/p/cinnamon-smashcake-baking-mix
Silverettes: https://amzn.to/3zJFUmm
Breastfeeding course: https://lactationlink.com/
Legendary Milk Silicone BF cups: https://www.legendairymilk.com/collections/silicone-collection-cups/products/sillicone-collection-cups
Haakaas Link: https://amzn.to/3Qq4y13
Elvie Link: https://www.elvie.com/en-us/shop/elvie-curve
Midline Revolution (lip and tongue tie course): https://midlinerevolution.mykajabi.com/offers/iowtVw2u/checkout
Snuggle Me bed: https://amzn.to/3wLDcKr
Baby bjorn bouncer: https://amzn.to/3B7hx1X
Co sleepy: https://www.instagram.com/cosleepy/
Sensate Focus Sex PDF: https://health.cornell.edu/sites/health/files/pdf-library/sensate-focus.pdf

Our Birth Story Sep 12, 2022

In this episode, I am joined by my husband to share our daughter’s birth story. I posted a question box in my Instagram stories a while back, so we will be covering a lot of topics from what we did for labor prep, how I managed pain, lots of questions on homebirth, and the birth process in general. I also got some questions for partners that my husband shares his perspective on. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Third Trimester Update Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/third-trimester-pregnancy-update/id1568547321?i=1000557878686
Pregnancy Journey Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-pregnancy-journey/id1568547321?i=1000550268480
Vaginal Steaming Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vaginal-steaming-with-kit-from-kitara/id1568547321?i=1000541912264
Homebirth Online Course: https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/happy-homebirth-academy/
Happy Homebirth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537
Pregnancy Adrenal Cocktail: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuFOjfLWOT/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Chocolate Date Ball Recipe: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/collagen-bites
Safety of Homebirth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537?i=1000463115609
Purple Line Blog: https://www.wildwoodbirthpdx.com/purple-line-dilation

Iodine: The Miracle Mineral May 09, 2022

In this highly requested episode of the Are You Menstrual? Podcast, I am going into more detail on an important mineral–iodine. Many of you have been wanting to better understand the importance of iodine for thyroid health after I shared my experience with supplementing on my Pregnancy Journey episode. Iodine is one fascinating mineral. It’s right up there with copper as a favorite for me and I’m excited to teach you more about why our bodies need iodine, how common iodine deficiencies are (even with iodized salt), how iodine impacts thyroid health, and so much more!

Links/Resources:

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/08c854412a
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Free Thyroid Training: The Thyroid-Mineral Connection: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi
Pregnancy Journey Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-pregnancy-journey/id1568547321?i=1000550268480
Supporting Optimal Thyroid Health episode with KaelyRD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supporting-optimal-thyroid-health-with-kaely-rd/id1568547321?i=1000548078745
Supporting Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders with Nicole Fennell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supporting-autoimmune-thyroid-disorders-with-nicole/id1568547321?i=1000548779107
Book recommendation: Iodine Why You Need It Why You Can’t Live Without It by Dr. David Brownstein
Book recommendation: Healing with Iodine by Dr. Mark Sircus

Holistic Dentistry with Dr. Kelly Blodgett May 02, 2022

I have a special episode of the podcast this week. I’m sharing an interview I did on holistic dentistry inside the Hormone Healing Membership* with Dr. Kelly Blodgett.

Dr. Blodgett is a native Oregonian who attended grade school through high school in Southwest Portland. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon and completed his pre-doctoral sciences at Portland State University. Dr. Blodgett attended the OHSU School of Dentistry and graduated in June of 1999 where he earned the “Going the Extra Mile” award from his own classmates. Throughout his career, he’s become a recognized leader in minimally-invasive dentistry, dental lasers, computerized dental technology, and holistic care. He has been featured in numerous dental journals, on television, and in magazines for the innovative care he provides. He is truly a modern pioneer in progressive dental care. Dr. Blodgett and his wife, Julie, have been married since 1994 and have two beautiful daughters: Sara, born in 2002, and Megan, born in 2005. They reside in Southwest Portland, just up the hill from his high school alma mater, Wilson High School.

The reason Dr. Blodgett’s work is so appealing to me is because of how he truly takes the word holistic to heart. He wants to know everything he can about a patient and take the whole person, their mental/emotional/physical health history, and how they feel into consideration when advising. Advising is the keyword here. He wants his patients to decide what is best and fully respects each and every decision. That’s not easy to find, even in functional medicine. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

*If you’re wondering what this membership is, it’s a special space on the internet for those that have gone through the Master Your Minerals course and want more support. It’s actually where I spend most of my time and is one of my favorite things I do. We have an online community in Circle, office hours twice a month, monthly meal plans, guest experts, regular lessons, and so much more! If you’re in the Master Your Minerals course, you can find more information about the membership and the link to sign up under the Welcome section of the course in a lesson titled “Looking For More Support?”.

Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
Mineral Imbalance Quiz
Follow Dr. Kelly Blodgett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blodgettdentalcare/
Check out Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s website: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/
Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s blog on fluoride: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/is-fluoride-the-answer-to-remineralizing-teeth/
Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s blog on mouthwash: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/mouthwash-is-bad-for-you-4-better-alternatives/
Look at your Meridian Connections on Dr. Blodgett's website: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/connections/
Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s blog on gum disease: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/how-to-tell-if-you-have-gum-disease-and-how-to-treat-it/

Strength Training for Happy Hormones with Adina Rubin Apr 25, 2022

In this episode, we are focusing on strength training and how it can help support healthy hormones. I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Adina Rubin. Adina is a Strength Coach and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner that specializes in helping women gain energy and get strong.

After driving herself into the ground with years of under-eating, doing way too many HIIT classes and taking hormonal birth control, Adina realized that real food, strength training and stress management were the keys to vibrant and optimal health and she set out on a mission to share that with as many women as possible.

Through her signature program Strength Training for Happy Hormones, Adina uses low rep kettlebell training with a major emphasis on pelvic floor health to make strength as accessible as possible no matter what stage of life you’re in or where you are on your healing journey.

As a Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor, Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Restorative Wellness Practitioner and Root Cause Protocol Consultant, Adina has shaped her unique framework to help women achieve optimal hormone and metabolic health.

Adina began unlocking her own optimal physical and mental health when she trained competitively for powerlifting and she thinks all women need to learn what it feels like to lift heavy things. She wants you to know, you’re stronger than you think you are.

Links/Resources:

Follow Adina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/adinarubin_/
Listen to Adina’s podcast: Getyourshittogetherpod.com
Check out Adina’s programs: https://bit.ly/3s6uOBZ
Take a strength training class with Adina: https://adina-rubin-s-school.teachable.com/p/sthh-live-call
Peloton and Your Period: How Cycling is Ruining Your Cycle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-peloton-and-your-period-how-cycling-is-ruining/id1561648184?i=1000520106227
How to Store Fat & Slow Your Metabolism: Are you running yourself into the ground?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-6-how-to-store-fat-slow-your-metabolism-are-you/id1561648184?i=1000522167936
How to Strength Train for PCOS without Feeling Like a P.O.S.: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-strength-train-for-pcos-without-feeling-like-a-p-o-s/id1561648184?i=1000530156356
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
Mineral Imbalance Quiz

Third Trimester Pregnancy Update Apr 18, 2022

I have a fun episode for you today! I’m doing a third trimester pregnancy update. So many of you found the first and second trimester recap I did helpful, so I thought I would do a third trimester one and answer some of the questions submitted on Instagram. My first and second trimester were pretty smooth. I have honestly felt really good throughout this pregnancy. I will say after recording that update talking about how good I felt, one week later (when I officially entered the third trimester and hit 28 weeks) I woke up with eczema around my eyes and really bad pubic pain. Nine weeks later my eczema has pretty much cleared up and the pubic pain has reduced/I’ve learned to manage it, but wow, did I learn a lot the last couple of months. I’m extremely fortunate that as soon as I had an issue I easily found a resource to help me (it really helps working in the women’s health space). I’m hoping by sharing this information it helps those that don’t have as much access.

Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Free Thyroid Training: The Thyroid-Mineral Connection: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi
Pregnancy Journey Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-pregnancy-journey/id1568547321?i=1000550268480
The Gut Skin Connection Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gut-skin-connection-with-christa-biegler/id1568547321?i=1000552407327
Pelvic Floor Health Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvic-floor-health-fertility-with-dr-ryan-bailey/id1568547321?i=1000543327218
Vaginal Steaming Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vaginal-steaming-with-kit-from-kitara/id1568547321?i=1000541912264
Hemoglobin and Pregnancy Blog: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/iron-toxicity-post-81/
Chocolate Coconut Collagen Bites: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/collagen-bites
Smashcake: https://smashcakemix.com/
Kindred Bravely Maternity (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD): https://kb.crrnt.app/W66LEX27
Homebirth Online Course: https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/happy-homebirth-academy/
Happy Homebirth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537
Pregnancy Herb Blend For Steaming: https://www

A Brain Based Approach To Healing With Alyssa Chang Apr 11, 2022

In this episode we are going to dive into what it means to have a brain based approach to healing with Alyssa Chang. Alyssa is a brain-based health coach for women seeking a different approach to health and healing, so you can learn how to live a life designed with listening, attuning and trusting your body's unique needs.
With the health industry currently saturating the market with "quick fix" and "cookie cutter" approaches, Alyssa aims to challenge these norms. With over 10 years studying neuroscience, she works with clients on improving their connection between their brain and body, so they can heal their metabolism, rewire their mindset and move pain free.
Through partnerships with her clients, Alyssa develops programs that create sustainable lifestyle shifts and interrupt seemingly never-ending searches for new solutions. She trusts you as the expert, and serves as your guide on this journey back home to your body.
Links/Resources:
Follow Alyssa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachalyssachang/
Visit Alyssa’s website: http://www.coachalyssachang.com
www.coachalyssachang.com/threat-bucket
Brain map post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZLUTeDFTNh/
Nervous System Fawn response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKnAWIksTzr/
Nervous System Freeze response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKXop5SMj8P/
Nervous System Flight response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKC-NtuskpI/
Nervous System Fight response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJry22csTy8/

How To Transition Off Hormonal Birth Control Apr 04, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, I’m covering a highly requested topic: how to support your body when transitioning off of hormonal birth control. Coming off the birth control pill is what sparked my own hormone healing journey and there’s so much that I wish I knew back then that I will be sharing with you in this episode. We will be focusing on five main areas that you want to consider when rebalancing post birth control. These are what I find the most important to address with clients and my own experience.

One quick thing I want to note is that you can apply pretty much all of these principles to support your body while continuing hormonal birth control as well. This is probably the top question I get when I talk about this, so I figured I’d address it right away. If you’re currently on hormonal birth control and plan on staying on, this episode is still for you.

Links/Resources:

LUNA Learn Fertilty Awareness Method Course: https://bit.ly/3AKQuq2
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
Mineral Imbalance Quiz
Supportive Supplements podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E9
Supplements To Reconsider podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E8
The Connection Between Copper & Iron podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E6
Nourishing Nutrition Foundation podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E2
Metabolism 101 podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E1
Fertility Awareness Method podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E17
Beef Liver Supplement: https://bit.ly/3rEybhp (use code AMANDA10OFF)
Mitolife Vitamin E: https://www.mitolife.co/discount/HORMONEHEALINGRD
Just Thrive Probiotic: https://amzn.to/2mzjDki
Mitolife Probiotic: https://www.mitolife.co/collections/wellness/products/probiotic-and-endotoxin-reducer
Castor Oil Pack Kit: https://bit.ly/3ouix7e (use code AMANDA)

Supporting The Vagus Nerve with Ami Brannon from Neuvana Mar 28, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are covering an important topic for the healing journey and that is the vagus nerve. I’m joined by Ami Brannon. Ami is a co-founder of Neuvana and was the company's Chief Executive Officer in its startup phase. She currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer, focusing on marketing, sales, and the customer experience. She is devoted to optimizing wellness and mental health through neuroscience to fight the devastating health effects of stress-induced illness. Ami is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years’ experience in hospital-based healthcare. She served in both clinical and leadership roles in ICU and invasive procedural areas. Ami holds a BS in Nursing and a BS in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.
The goal of this episode is to give you an introduction of how the vagus nerve works and how you can support it on your healing journey.
Links/Resources:
Neuvana website: https://neuvanalife.com/
Check out Xen: https://neuvanalife.com/products/xen?...
Neuvana IG: https://www.instagram.com/neuvanalife/
Coupon code for Xen: AMANDA10
IG post on pelvic floor:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQY0KvdtBZP/
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance:
https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz:
https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h

Intro To Lymph Flow with Leah Mar 21, 2022

Are You Menstrual?
In this episode, we are covering a topic I’ve been learning more and more about and has not stopped amazing me and that is the lymphatic system! I’m joined by Leah Levitan.

Leah is a licensed massage therapist, educator, and certified lymphatic drainage specialist. In her Austin clinic, she supports and works with women on all sorts of unique healing journeys. From mold toxicity to gut health, and even post-operative care. She founded Lymph Love Club in 2020 and began sharing her lymph moving tips and tricks on social media as a resource for her clients to support their lymphatic health outside of the work they were doing 1:1. The response from women all over the world was overwhelming and she knew she had to get the word out. Now she's teaching online courses and in-person workshops on how easy it is to keep that healing river flowing, right from home! Her philosophy and approach is simple. Keep the good stuff circulating and get the bad stuff out. She says "In order to be in radiant health, we have to support and work with the body on every level. Our lymphatic system has an intimate relationship with every other system in our body and is designed to do just that."

The goal of this episode is to give you an introduction to the lymphatic system and some ways you can start supporting your lymph today.

Links/Resources:

Follow Leah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lymphloveclub/
Check out Leah’s website: https://alignmassagecompany.com
Get notified of the intro to lymph flow course: https://mailchi.mp/0d624c2cb754/lymphloveclub
Myofascial release and lymph video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT4slfslIEo/
Dry brushing for arms: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZ6yB8zJDsH/
Dry brushing for legs: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZacJufjR6q/
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
Mineral Imbalance Quiz

Supporting Blood Sugar Balance with Jillian Greaves, RD Mar 14, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are diving deeper into blood sugar balance and insulin resistance with PCOS expert and functional dietitian, Jillian Greaves. Jillian provides comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on PCOS, hormone balance, and digestive health. Jillian helps clients identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive symptoms naturally using advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition and supportive lifestyle therapies as the first line of intervention. Jillian runs a virtual private practice and is the creator of the Empowered PCOS Program. It's her mission to empower women to take back control of their health, reclaim their confidence, and experience life at its fullest potential.

The goal with this episode is to help you better understand how our blood sugar gets out of balance and how to support your body maintaining healthy blood sugars long term.

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Getting to the Root Cause of Hair Loss Mar 07, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into what causes hair loss and how we can support healthy hair. As with most things related to women’s health, the topic of hair loss is complicated. Rarely is there a sole reason for hair loss. For example, hypothyroidism and inadequate thyroid hormone levels are among the most common causes of hair loss. The underlying question then becomes what is causing the hypothyroidism? More often than not, it is not merely one cause. There are a few things to consider, such as the individual’s nutrition, lifestyle, and stress level. Are they eating enough? Are they consuming enough nutrient-dense foods? Do they have a nutrient deficiency that isn’t being met by their current diet? How stressed are they? Cortisol, a stress hormone, directly blocks the conversion of thyroid hormone. When it comes to supporting healthy hair and healing hair loss, we have to consider several different areas, which is what we are going to get into in this episode.

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Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
Mineral Imbalance Quiz
Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
Episode 2: Nourishing Nutrition Foundation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourishing-nutrition-foundation/id1568547321?i=1000525418203
Episode 6: Copper and Iron: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432
Episode 8: Supplements That Do More Harm Than Good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supplements-that-do-more-harm-than-good/id1568547321?i=1000530004049
Vitamin E supplement: https://bit.ly/36k4Hy2
Iodine hair loss blog: http://msfullhair.com/topical-iodine-alopecia-areata-cure/
Morrocco Method ACV Shampoo: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/apple-cider-vinegar-shampoo?variant=40217963135185
Morrocco Method Detox Mask: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/zen-detox-hair-scalp-masque?variant=40218202276049
Morrocco Method Bristle Brush: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/mixed-pure-boar-bristle-and-nylon-brush-small
Morrocco Method Shampoo bar: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/shampoo-bar?variant=40296561541329
Under Luna Warrior Shampoo: https://underluna.com/collections/all-products/products/warrior-shampoo

The Gut Skin Connection with Christa Biegler Feb 28, 2022

Are You Menstural? –
In this episode, we are covering one of our most requested topics and that is gut health and its connection to our skin. To dig into this more, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Christa Biegler. Christa is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts with her podcast, programs and private practice. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest. The Less Stressed Life Podcast & Nutrition mission is to educate and inspire women with science to take control of their health and heal their bodies, creating a positive domino effect on family health.

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How to Boost Progesterone Levels Naturally Feb 21, 2022

Are You Menstrual ? –
One of the most common questions we get is how to naturally increase progesterone. And to be honest, this is a loaded question. Often people are looking for a magical food or supplement to boost their progesterone levels, but in reality, there’s a lot more at play.

There are 3 main areas we want to look at when supporting progesterone levels naturally that we will focus on in this episode:

Metabolism: this is how your body makes energy--in order to make enough progesterone, we need to have enough energy.
Nourishment: both macronutrients (protein, fat, & cabr) and micronutrients (vitamins & minerals)
Stress: this is a blanket term meant to cover many areas such as mental, emotional, and physical stressors

Let’s dig into each of these areas and teach you how to support healthy progesterone levels.

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Resources/Links:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/c575ecd7c3
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9
LUNA: fertility awareness course
Metabolic Type Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892
Nourishing Nutrition Foundation Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourishing-nutrition-foundation/id1568547321?i=1000525418203
Rewiring Your Brain Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewiring-your-brain-with-theresa-piela/id1568547321?i=1000544052703
Free HeartMath Video Course: https://www.heartmath.com/experience/

Anxiety & Healthcare with Michelle Shapiro Feb 14, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we will be focusing on the nuanced subject of anxiety and our failing healthcare system. I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Michelle Shapiro. Michelle is an Integrative/ Functional Registered Dietitian and Patient Advocate practicing virtually in New York City. In her one on one practice, Michelle helps executives heal from stress and digestive issues so they can lose weight and restore their energy, while experiencing a deeper connection with themselves and with life.

Michelle created Wellness Map, a functional medicine patient advocacy membership to empower clients to become the boss of their own healthcare and teach them to navigate the healthcare system , all while getting access to discounted services. Michelle works to connect members with Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Practitioners to create sacred spaces for healing.

The goal of this episode is to shed light on the possible root causes of anxiety and break down how to get the health results you want in a healthcare system that can feel like it’s failing you.

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My Pregnancy Journey Feb 07, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
I have a special solo episode for you all about my pregnancy journey so far. I’m currently 26 weeks pregnant as of the time I’m recording this, and I plan to cover some preconception topics and first and second trimester questions. I did a question box on Instagram and got a ton of great questions and topics you wanted to learn more about. I’m excited to share more about how we ended up conceiving, what my experience with pregnancy has been so far, testing I’ve done, nutrition, supplements, and so much more.

Remember, this episode is my personal pregnancy experience and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice.
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Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
Mineral Imbalance Quiz
Magnesium bicarbonate: https://mitigatestress.com/?afmc=AMANDA (use code AMANDA for a discount)
Prenatal Strength Training Program: https://www.mamastefit.com/
Pain Free Birth Course: https://painfreebirth.com/pain-free-birth/

How Your Relationship with Food Impacts Your Gut & Stress with Dana Monsees Jan 31, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, I’m joined by Dana Monsees and we are diving into some challenging but important topics. A big one is around our relationship with food and how this can impact other areas of our health. We will also be talking about the problems with intuitive eating and how to use nutrition from a neutral, non-diet approach. Dana is a Dietitian-Nutritionist (MS, CNS, LDN) and Body Image Coach who specializes in helping women with gut issues and burnout from a HAES, non-diet approach. Her philosophy combines neutral nutrition, weight-inclusive care, and her training in integrative and functional nutrition to help women heal their relationship with food and their bodies as a root cause of chronic health conditions. Dana hosts the Whole-Hearted Eating podcast and has been running her recipe + nutrition blog, Real Food with Dana, since 2014.

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Resources/Links:

Follow Dana on Instagram
Listen to Dana’s Podcast: Whole-Hearted Eating with Dana Monsees & Cristina Hoyt
Website: www.realfoodwithdana.com
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
Mineral Imbalance Quiz

Supporting Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders with Nicole Fennell Jan 24, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode of the Are You Menstrual? Podcast we are continuing our conversation around thyroid health and focusing specifically on supporting autoimmune thyroid disorders. I’ve invited my friend and colleague Nicole Fennell from @chewsfoodwisely on Instagram to discuss this topic. Nicole is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist certified in Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy. After years of working as a clinical inpatient Dietitian, her personal journey with thyroid autoimmunity led her to eventually start a private practice that challenged the "status quo" of what it means to be healthy since following all the "diet rules" is what made her sick. Her work with those who have autoimmune thyroid disease is a root-cause approach, marrying a flexible food framework and personalized lab data to create sustainable and realistic lifelong changes. Nicole takes a nourishment over deprivation approach and helps women mend their metabolism, banish brain fog, enhance energy, and redefine their relationship with food and their bodies.

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Resources/Links:

Visit Nicole’s website:https://chewsfoodwisely.com
Follow Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chewsfoodwisely/
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/c575ecd7c3
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9

Supporting Optimal Thyroid Health with Kaely, RD Jan 17, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are diving deeper into how the thyroid functions, what impacts it, and how you can support optimal thyroid health. To cover this topic, I am joined by Kaely McDevitt. Kaely is a Registered Dietitian specializing in women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients overcome hormone and digestive issues through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to take the driver's seat over their health and wellbeing.
You might remember Kaely since we had her on for episode 18 where we talked about stress and how to improve your body’s ability to handle stress. Definitely check that one out if you haven’t already!
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Nutrition for Endometriosis with Cindy Dabrowska, RD Jan 10, 2022

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are discussing a heavily requested topic and that is nutrition for endometriosis with Cindy Dabrowska. Cindy is a registered dietitian, Master of Applied Nutrition, endowarrior and founder of "The Supportive Endo RD". Her passion comes from supporting endo warriors - who much like herself have said “enough is enough” to debilitating, life-altering symptoms of endometriosis. She has been blessed to support countless women in her nutrition counseling practice through a functional medicine root cause approach to endometriosis. As a registered dietitian and endowarrior, Cindy prides herself on being an ally to, and a resource for, the endometriosis community.

The goal of this podcast is to help you better understand what endometriosis is and how our nutrition and lifestyle can impact it.
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Body Image & Food Fear While Healing with Fallon Dec 13, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are diving deeper into a couple of aspects of the healing journey that many women struggle with: body image and food fear. After episode 19 aired, where Emily and I went in-depth on hormonal shifts that occur during healing and symptoms that can arise, we had a lot of you reaching out about body changes. I wanted to do this topic justice and discuss it in more detail, and there’s no one I’d rather have here to help me than my friend Fallon (@fallondanae on IG).
Fallon is a mom to three boys, wife to her college sweetheart, and a kitchen creative turned business owner out of Dallas, TX. She launched Fallon’s Table to help bridge the gap between nutrition, easy kitchen prep, and delicious food! She offers calorie specific meal plans and recipes on her website and loves to walk alongside and encourage women in their pursuit of making peace with their bodies. Fallon has a long history of restrictive dieting and food sensitivities, and has watched her own health journey go from being limited to seven foods, to finding vibrancy and food freedom!
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Rewiring Your Brain with Theresa Piela Dec 06, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are talking about how to rewire your brain and support your body during the healing journey with Theresa Piela. Theresa is the founder of Living Roots Wellness. A Colon Hydrotherapist by training, she now works as an independent health researcher & brain rewiring coach. Theresa holds space for 1:1, group coaching, and hosts a brain rewiring membership, emphasizing “brain rewiring & EFT tapping” for those with complex histories of gut-brain-trauma disorders. She focuses on supporting the most complicated cases of “chronic illness” that may have lost hope & the ability to connect to joy as a result of their illnesses. With pro-metabolic nutrition, learning to truly embody safety at the level of the nervous system, and release inherited & stored trauma, she empowers her clients with simple tools to reclaim their elegance, confidence, and strength and to ultimately, heal themselves.
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Pelvic Floor Health & Fertility with Dr. Ryan Bailey Nov 29, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are discussing pelvic floor health and how much of an impact this can have on fertility. I’m joined by Dr. Ryan Bailey. Ryan is a Women’s Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, mom of 2 and owner of Expecting Pelvic Health and has been helping women for over 12 years reconnect to their body, heal injury and restore function. Her philosophy is to use every moment in your day as a way to be mindful of your movement, posture, fitness, and overall health. Bringing this thinking into practice by nurturing a balance between efficiency and functionality in day to day tasks, exercise, body work and self care to promote long term pelvic health benefits. Dr. Bailey earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England, becoming a Board Certified Women’s Health Physical Therapist and Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Specialist with training in Pilates. Dr. Bailey’s passion is to help women harness their fullest pelvic health potential to achieve their motherhood dreams of conceiving, feeling amazing in pregnancy, having a positive birth experience and transitioning into motherhood feeling empowered and strong in your amazing body.
The goal with this episode is to raise awareness about the pelvic floor and hopefully help women gain a better understanding of how they can support their one pelvic floor health, especially for fertility.
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Supporting Fertility with Kiara Marie Nov 22, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are discussing an important topic that applies to all women that want to feel their best and thrive--fertility. Fertility is often made a priority when we start thinking about having kids, but truthfully, optimizing your fertility means optimizing your hormones. And that is why I invited my friend Kiara here, who specializes in this in her nutrition practice to chat about it.
Kiara is a Functional Fertility Nutritionist who works closely with women to teach and create sustainable lifestyle + nutrition habits to cultivate a body and life that supports healthy hormones. She has attended the Nutritional Therapy Association, Institute of Functional Nutrition + the Root Cause Protocol Institute to further her education. Kiara offers 1:1 services + an online course, Period Restoration, to help guide you on your fertility journey.
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Links & Resources:

Check out Kiara’s website
Follow Kiara on Instagram
Listen to Kiara’s podcast: Functional Fertility
Balanced Bod (use code AMANDA for a discount)
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
Mineral Imbalance Quiz
Book Rec: The Body Keeps the Score
Book Rec: It Didn’t Start With You
Book Rec: How To Do The Work
Pelvic Floor PT for Fertility: Expecting Pelvic Health

Vaginal Steaming with Kit from Kitara Nov 15, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are diving into a fun and sometimes controversial topic--vaginal steaming! I’m joined by Kit Maloney, who has been in the world of women’s health and wellness for over twenty years. Over the past two decades, she’s been an academic, entrepreneur, victim advocate, and pleasure activist. Kit earned a Masters degree in Gender and Social Policy from the London School of Economics and has been featured widely in the media, including Glamour, Self, and Bustle. Marie Claire named Kit an "Amazing Woman" for her work celebrating women's sexuality.
After experiencing for herself the tremendous healing benefits of vaginal steaming, Kit set out to help spread the word of yoni steam magic all over the world by launching her newest venture, Kitara.
Kitara makes beautifully designed and hand crafted products for safe and easy in-home vaginal steaming and you can check it out at kitaralove.com.
The Kitara product line includes everything you need to steam! From 1:1 consultations, to gorgeous steam seats, to custom organic herbs, to special hand dyed robes and blankets, Kitara makes it safe, easy and joyful to benefit from the ancient healing modality of vaginal steaming in the comfort of your home.
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Links & Resources:

Follow Kitara on IG
Check out Kitara’s website (use code HormoneLove for $10 off a kit)
Postpartum Steaming Study Info
Kit’s blog on how to steam at home without a seat
Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
Mineral Imbalance Quiz

The Postpartum Journey with Kim Perez Nov 08, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are discussing the postpartum journey and how you can support your body during this time with Kim Perez. Kim is a Functional Nutritionist (FNTP, RWP) supporting women through the transition into motherhood and beyond. Her own health journey, especially the struggles she experienced postpartum, have catalyzed her mission to help other mamas regain vibrant health after having babies and feel happy and at home in their bodies.
Through her signature method, Kim helps women uncover root causes of depletion and imbalance and learn to fully nourish and strengthen their bodies, especially in the face of the demands of motherhood. Through her 1:1 work, group programs, and online education, she carries out her mission of helping more moms feel good- because not only are we worthy of that, but we truly require it!
If you’re wanting to learn more about preconception and prenatal nutrition, please listen to the last two episodes where we covered these topics.
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Prenatal Nutrition with Loren De La Cruz Nov 01, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are back for round two with Loren De La Cruz, or you may know her as @innatefunctionalnutrition on Instagram to expand on our last episode on preconception nutrition and dig more into nutrition for pregnancy. Loren is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner that specializes in preconception nutrition. Her mission is to empower women with the tools and the knowledge they need to regulate their cycles, balance their hormones, heal their metabolism, optimize their fertility and have a thriving pregnancy.
There’s a lot of fear around nutrition and pregnancy.
It seems like a woman will take all of these steps to eat more nutrient-dense foods, including things like organ meats, shellfish, maybe raw dairy, and optimize their supplements, then they get pregnant, and everything goes out the window. My goal with this episode is to help remove the fear around nutrition during pregnancy, especially certain foods and supplements.
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Preparing for Conception with Loren De La Cruz Oct 25, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, I am joined by Loren de la Cruz or you may know her as @innatefunctionalnutrition on Instagram to share knowledge on how to prepare your body for conception. Loren is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner that specializes in preconception nutrition. Her mission is to empower women with the tools and the knowledge they need to regulate their cycles, balance their hormones, heal their metabolism, optimize their fertility, and have a thriving pregnancy.
Preparing for pregnancy is such an important time, but can also be confusing. Our goal today is to help you understand what is most important to focus on and dispel some common preconception myths.
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Getting To The Root Cause of Acne with Robyn Johnson, RD Oct 18, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
In this episode, we are discussing a topic I think most women can relate to and that is acne. I’m here with my friend and colleague, Robyn Johnson AKA @nutritionbyrobyn on IG. Robyn is a Functional Medicine Dietitian Nutritionist. Her passion of using food and lifestyle as medicine found her after a personal battle and triumph with psoriasis. She specializes in helping women optimize their hormones, gut and skin by finding the root cause to their symptoms. Robyn runs a virtual private practice and is the creator of The Clear Skin Lab. Robyn believes healthcare should be individualized and that starts with each person understanding how their body works and what their body needs to truly thrive!
We are going to dig into the different types of acne, possible root causes, face mapping, accutane, and so much more!
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Estrogen Waves & The Ups and Downs of Healing Oct 11, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we cover a topic we get endless questions and DM’s about--the ups and downs of the healing journey and specifically what causes this--shifts in estrogen or what we like to call estrogen waves. Healing isn’t linear, but man, sometimes it is rough. We’ve been there. You see some improvements, then your next cycle hits you like a bag of bricks, you’re breaking out, and your clothes are getting tighter. When starting our healing journey, we often have a picture in our minds of what this will look like. Typically we are thinking of feeling better after a few weeks or a couple of months, and while this is the case for some people, sometimes it takes longer, and most women feel a little worse before they feel better. This is all a result of your body adjusting to its environment and rebalancing hormones and minerals.
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Stress & Building Resiliency with Kaely, RD Oct 04, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, I am joined by my friend and colleague, Kaely McDevitt, also known as KaelyRD on Instagram. Kaely is a Registered Dietitian specializing in women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients overcome hormone and digestive issues through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to take the driver's seat over their health and wellbeing.

The goal of this podcast episode is to help you understand the body’s stress response and how to build resiliency. So often we are focusing all of our energy on eliminating stress, when in reality we are always going to deal with stress. We want to help you build your body’s resiliency to stress and respond to stress better.

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Fertility Awareness Method with Nina Boyce Sep 27, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are focusing on my favorite method of birth control: The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) with a certified fertility awareness coach, Nina Boyce. Nina is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Reiki Practitioner based in Columbus, OH. Her coaching programs focus on FAM for optimized conception, and/or non-hormonal birth control, and she passionately believes that all women deserve to understand how their body functions. Nina takes a holistic approach, focusing on nutrition and mineral testing, cycle charting, and lifestyle modifications to help her clients achieve their desired fertility goals. She is also the host of the Healing Hormones Podcast, where she interviews leading women in the world of menstrual health.
While FAM is an amazing form of birth control and can also help you conceive, it’s so much more than that. FAM gives you an inside look into your hormones, stress, and overall health. I personally think it is an essential tool on your healing journey and can serve you through the many transitions of female life. If you’re wondering about hormonal birth control methods, we discussed those and their impact in our last episode.
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The Impact & Side Effects of Hormonal Birth Control Sep 20, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
So far on the podcast, we have discussed a wide variety of topics spanning women’s health and hormones, from mineral balance and metabolic health to PCOS and menopause. One area that we have yet to cover is birth control—which we realize is hugely important to most women in their childbearing years. A whopping 80% of women will take the pill at some point in their lifetime, and for that reason, we didn’t want to go any longer without speaking on it. In this episode, we’ll be covering what you need to know about hormonal birth control, including the different types, how HBC works to prevent pregnancy, and the specific impact each type can have on the female body.
Hormonal birth control (HBC) has been a big part of my health journey and morphed my career path, and is something that has impacted many of my clients' lives as well. I don't want any woman EVER to feel bad about taking hormonal birth control. I took it for seven years and then had a copper IUD, and I don't regret it. This allowed me to avoid pregnancy while finishing college and starting my career. I have since adopted and successfully used the Fertility Awareness Method, but we’ll go deeper into that in our next episode on non-hormonal birth control. Our goal today is to educate you on the effects of birth control so that you can make an informed decision for yourself going forward.
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Light & Your Circadian Rhythm Sep 13, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
In this episode, we are covering another foundational topic for hormone health: light exposure and circadian rhythm. We can’t talk about one without mentioning the other, and many women don’t realize that both things have a significant impact on hormone health.
Our bodies take in everything in our environment as information, and light is a big part of that. The focus is often on reducing blue light exposure, but increasing sunlight is just as important, if not even more critical. Our light exposure can impact our circadian rhythm, which is our body’s internal clock. This then trickles down to impact digestion, hormones, sleep, energy, and more!
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Menopause with Wise and Well Sep 06, 2021

Are You Menstrual? –
We have a very special episode focusing on midlife women and peri/post menopause with Maria and Kristin from Wise and Well. Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plain spoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control.
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Liver: Hormone Superhero Aug 30, 2021

Are You Menstrual ? –
This episode is a tribute to one of our most hard-working organs: the LIVER. The liver is best known for detoxification, but most people forget that your liver has to be healthy and functioning optimally to detox. We will talk about exactly what that means and how popular detox programs and supplements are missing the mark.
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PCOS Part 2 Aug 23, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
This is part 2 of our PCOS series. In our previous episode we broke down exactly what PCOS is and how it is diagnosed as well as the different root causes. We recommend listening to that episode first if you haven’t already. In this episode, we are digging into the biggest mistakes we see women with PCOS make when trying to heal and what to do instead.
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Links/Resources:

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk
Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h
Strength Training for PCOS Podcast with Adina & Diane: https://www.getyourshittogetherpod.com/podcast/episode16
MegSquats strength training program: https://www.strongstrongfriends.com/
Steph Gaudreau Core 4 Book: https://www.stephgaudreau.com/core-4-book/
Blood Sugar Blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/blood-sugar-and-minerals

PCOS Part 1 Aug 16, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
Today we’re covering a women’s health topic that is near and dear to my heart...and that is PCOS (or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). PCOS is the leading cause of infertility in the U.S., and it’s a problem that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. That’s A LOT of us. But the worst part is that there is still so much confusion surrounding this modern syndrome and what causes it—even down to its name, which IMO is a complete misnomer (but we’ll get into that later).
Amanda and I have both dealt with the symptoms of PCOS at different points in our lives, and we both know many women who currently struggle with it—which is why we wanted to devote a whole two episodes to this particular hormonal health challenge. The truth is, there’s a ton to unpack when it comes to this common condition, but we’re going to do our best to clear the fog surrounding PCOS.
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Period Pain Tool Kit Aug 09, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
In this episode, we are diving into a topic that many women can relate to--period pain. Period pain used to be considered purely psychological and a reason for women to get out of their responsibilities. Since it couldn’t be identified by a physical or gynecological exam or tested for, those who suffered were mislabeled and told to deal with it. No one could see it, so it didn’t seem real.
Now we know that period pain is very real and can present itself in many ways ranging from cramps, back pain, breast tenderness, headaches/migraines, joint/muscle pain. While we will talk about specific symptoms and get into the types of period pain in this episode, we want you to keep in mind that symptoms are communication from your body. It’s tempting to want to find a remedy for a symptom, but in reality, we need to understand why you have that symptom in the first place. This often comes back to metabolic health. If you haven’t listened to the first episode of the podcast, we recommend starting there!
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Links/Resources:

Castor oil pack kit
Castor oil blog
Vitamin E from Mitolife
Bone broth protein (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD10)
Gelatin
Master Your Minerals Course

Replenishing Minerals Jul 19, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
Today we’re diving into the nutrient-dense foods that will help you to replenish the minerals that stress depletes. Whether you’ve had the chance to test your minerals or not, the mineral-rich foods and beverages we’re going to cover in this episode are beneficial for everyone, regardless of mineral status. But remember, if you are interested in learning how to test and interpret your body’s mineral balance, our new online course Master Your Minerals is available now! Sign up now and get full access when it launches on June 21st.
Links:

Bone Broth Recipe: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/bone-broth-functional-food
Great Lakes Collagen: http://amzn.to/2x3Kta9
Great Lakes Gelatin: https://amzn.to/2zBSpDx
Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein (Use code HORMONEHEALINGRD10): http://bit.ly/3d1wHYz
Gelatin Gummies Recipe: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/gut-healing-gelatin
Saturee Clean Casein: https://bit.ly/2Qyg67T
Bumbleroot Powder (Use code AMANDA10): https://bit.ly/2VxKEG3
Dr. Cowan’s Powders: https://bit.ly/39BXWZY
How To Eat More Nutrient Dense Foods: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/more-nutrient-dense-foods
Master Your Minerals Course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Understanding Metabolic Type on an HTMA Jul 05, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
We are continuing our minerals series and expanding on one particular part of the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)--metabolic type. Our metabolic type gives us insight into nervous system balance and the stage of stress our bodies are in. This is helpful information to know on a healing journey to better understand what nutrients you need more of and what stress management activities may be best for you.
In this episode, we discuss where metabolic typing came from, the difference between a fast and slow metabolic type, and what the different subtypes are.
Links:

Master Your Minerals Course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Adrenal Cocktail: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes
Learn how to start monitoring your metabolism with our Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Minerals 101 Jun 28, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
When it comes to nutrition for hormone health we absolutely need to focus on eating enough and balancing our meals, but one often overlooked area of nutrition is mineral content. In this episode, we are going to give you a crash course in minerals and explain the benefits of hair testing and how it differs from blood work and hormone testing.
Our minerals are like spark plugs--they kick off essential reactions in the body and get things moving. One example of this is an essential mineral that we will talk more about--copper. The body uses copper and oxygen to make ATP, which is our main energy source. The cells in our body require minerals to make energy and hormones, which is why we focus so much on them in our practice. We hope you enjoy nerding out with us!
Links:

Blog - Mineral Testing vs. Hormone Testing: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/mineral-versus-hormone-testing
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Blog - Adrenal Cocktail: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes
Blog - Blood Sugar Dysregulation & Minerals: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/blood-sugar-and-minerals
Learn how to start monitoring your metabolism with our Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Top 5 Nutrition Myths Jun 21, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
In this episode, we dive a little deeper into the nuances of good nutrition—and more specifically, the most common nutrition myths being perpetuated by the wellness industry. It seems as though there is an increasing number of foods being demonized by health coaches and doctors alike as of late, which makes us wonder what the heck we are supposed to be eating. Well, what we have to say about a few of those “problematic” foods might just surprise and excite you.
Five Foods Covered:

Red Meat
Dairy
Coffee
Sugar
Gluten

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Blogs:
- Saturated Fat:https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/saturated-fat-friend-or-foe
- Is Dairy Bad For Hormones?: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/dairy-and-your-hormones
- Why Can’t I Tolerate Dairy?: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/why-cant-i-tolerate-dairy
- Is Coffee Bad For Your Hormones?: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/Hormone-Friendly-Coffee
Savorista Coffee (coupon code AMANDA): https://savorista.com/
Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein (coupon code HORMONEHEALINGRD10): http://bit.ly/3d1wHYz
Great Lakes Collagen: http://amzn.to/2x3Kta9
Learn how to start monitoring your metabolism with our Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Nourishing Nutrition Foundation Jun 14, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
In this episode, we expand on metabolism and dive into the specifics of what your metabolism needs to properly function and support every other system in the body. But before we dive in, we have a challenge for you. We’re going to ask you to let go of everything you’ve learned in the past about how to eat—including how much you should eat, what foods you should (or should not) eat, and when you should eat. Throw out all of your rules on nutrition and listen to this episode (and remaining episodes) with a fresh perspective on nutrition and lifestyle.
It’s time to rewire your brain and rethink what it looks like to nourish your body. Because, chances are, it’s not what you think.
Links:

TDEE Calculator: http://tdeecalculator.net/
Follow Our Blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/How-Often-Should-I-Eat
Learn how to start monitoring your metabolism with our Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Metabolism 101 & Unlearning Dieting Dogma Jun 07, 2021

Are You Menstrual?
The first step we take with the women we work with to improve their hormones and overall health is unlearning. So many of us have been dieting from a young age and constantly hopping from one restrictive diet to the next. Leaving our bodies in a constant state of stress and depleting essential minerals that allow us to thrive. This leads to a slowing down of our metabolism. Most people hear the word metabolism and think of weight loss, but it’s actually so much more than that.
Our metabolism is the basic process our body goes through to convert food to energy. If this process slows down that means we have less energy, which means more hormone problems. In this episode, we walk you through the basics of our metabolism, how stress and dieting impact it, and signs that your metabolism needs support.
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