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233: Debunking Menopause Myths Once and for All (Part 1) Oct 16, 2020

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Our culture, and even our doctors, continue to perpetuate myths that menopause is the “end” of your productive life… that you’re officially “old”... that your only solution is hormone replacement therapy or the birth control pill… that there’s nothing you can do about the hot flashes, weight gain, and uncomfortable symptoms that are making you miserable.

It’s time to annihilate this misinformation with science-backed facts that restore your power and dignity and help you face menopause with ease and grace.

Menopause means the end of your reproductive ability, yes, but it also means you have abundant energy available to live life to the full for years to come! Tune in today to learn which lies you may be believing and how you can approach menopause with strength and power to keep living your best life!

Shedding light on the most pervasive menopause myths that our culture (and even some medical professionals) continue to believe
Why menopause means you can actually live life with MORE energy and abundance than you could in your reproductive years
The truth about menopausal weight gain and how you can avoid it
Lies you may be believing about HRT and birth control, and why they are not always necessary to keep you feeling your best

Related Resources:

The Essential Oils Menopause Solution

Essentially You episode 211: What is the Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause, and Why is it so Confusing?

Essentially You episode 188: The Low-Down on Hormones and How to Get Your Mojo Back in Menopause with Dr. Anna Cabeca

Essentially You episode 174: How to Be a Menopause Boss—4 Steps to Thriving in Menopause with Kyrin Dunston

BONUS: How to Naturally Heal from Chronic Pelvic Pain (Re-Release) Oct 13, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode

Ways to take preventative care when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor
Why the reverse Kegel is like meditation for the vagina and how to receive its benefits
What to do when you begin to notice pelvic floor and bladder leaking
How to take back control of your pelvic health by becoming an educated consumer
The important role of a well-curated total body conditioning program for your pelvic health

Episode Summary

A topic that we don’t hear a lot about, yet impacts hundreds of millions of women is the issue of pelvic pain. Over 600 million women worldwide, including Isa Herrera, have had to deal with the confusing work of pelvic floor health only to be left in the dust by their doctors. Isa said no more and is here today to educate you on what you can do about your pelvic pain and teach you how to protect your pelvic floor.

A certified physical therapist and expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies, Isa is here to shake up your idea of pelvic health and show you that it is about a lot more than just your basic Kegels. Isa is passionate about providing tools to maximize female healing, help women live in high vitality through the strengthening of their pelvic floor, and help women take their pelvic floor health into their own hands.

Sitting is the new smoking when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor, and it is only by embracing your role as the master of your own destiny, and your own vagina, that you can learn the techniques necessary to remedy yourself and treat your pelvic pain naturally and safely.

You are not alone when it comes to your pelvic floor pain, urinary incontinence, or chronic sexual pain. Other women are experiencing this too, and Isa is determined to break the stigma and clear up the confusion around pelvic floor physical therapy and the importance of circular healing.

Resources Mentioned

The Ultimate Guide to Happier Lady Parts

The Pelvic Pain Relief Website

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232: How I Radically Transformed my Stressaholic Behaviors and Traded Them in for More Peace Oct 09, 2020

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Stress is so unconscious in today’s society. We all deal with it, and we explain it away as being normal. But what if there’s something better waiting for you on the other side? What if abundant peace were possible, while you’re still living your life and achieving your goals?

That is what I have for you today. Listen to this episode to hear how you can still be your rockstar self, without being fueled (and sabotaged) by stress.

I have some specific insights and tips to help you get started today creating a life of energy, peace, and health so that you can get back out there and continue to kick booty and live your mission and purpose with a bit more ease and grace.

How I came to realize my addiction to stress and the chaos and sickness it was adding to my life
What is Rushing Woman’s Syndrome, and how do you know if you have it?
The first steps to releasing yourself from the toxic demands of stress
Why a morning ritual is so important, and how to create one that works for your life

Mentioned in this episode:

Top 11 Wellness Rituals Guide

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BONUS: The Four Types of PCOS and How to Heal PCOS Naturally (Re-Release) Oct 06, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode

Natural treatment options for each of the four most common types of PCOS
Tips for creating a healing plan that is tailored to your unique needs and symptoms
Which reproductive markers you need to look out for and which tests you should run
How to harness intermittent fasting, diet, herbs and supplements and oils to find healing
The best way to use essential oils and recipe blends for your PCOS symptoms

Episode Summary

PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women, with 7 million women in the US alone suffering, and half of them not even knowing it. There is an array of possible symptoms and far-reaching health implications that can make diagnosis difficult but all the more necessary.

Today I am shining a light on the similarities and differences found in the four most common types of PCOS and providing treatments for you to heal your PCOS naturally. If you want to learn which symptoms may warrant a further dive into the possibility of PCOS, risk factors, and how to create a tailored treatment specifically for your body, this is the episode for you.

PCOS does not have to be a life sentence. When you are able to equip yourself with the knowledge you need you can find natural treatments that will work for your unique body and bring you healing.

An information-packed episode all about helping you love your liver, balance your hormones, and find remedies for your PCOS symptoms, I am here to show you to guide you down the path of true full-body healing.

Resources Mentioned

Essentially You 050: Liver Loving Recommendations

Essentially You 052: #1 Precursor to Hormone Chaos

Essentially You 100: How to Treat Key Nutrient Deficiencies

Essentially You 105: McCall McPherson

The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils

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231: The Most Important Supplements to Take While Pregnant and Postpartum Oct 02, 2020

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When you’re building a baby, your body needs extra support at ALL stages—from before conception to postpartum. While you may think a prenatal has you covered, taking that alone leaves some major gaps.

Tune in today to hear my specific recommendations for supplements to take in the months leading up to pregnancy, while you're pregnant, and after you deliver. Supporting your health with supplements is the best way to make sure you’re giving your baby the best start possible while protecting your health through the whole process!

Why it’s SO important to take supplements while you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum
The essential nutrients that are lacking from pretty much all prenatal vitamins
Which supplements to take during each stage of pregnancy from before you conceive to postpartum plus specific brands that I trust

Mentioned in this episode:

Essentially You episode #227: What I Did to Get Pregnant at 40

Essentially Whole® Vitamin D Complete

Essentially Whole® Magnesium Restore

Top 11 Supplements and Herbs to Balance Hormones Naturally

Additional resources:

8 Reasons to Increase Your Magnesium Intake

Essentially You episode #204: How to Reverse Reproductive Aging and Upgrade Your Baby's Epigenetics with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen

230: Dismantling Myths About Leaky Gut, Gut Health and Probiotics w/ Tina Anderson Sep 29, 2020

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If you are looking to improve the function of your gut and overall health, you should:

Start understanding the effects of antibiotics and chemicals on your gut and actively avoid them when possible
Recondition the bacteria in your gut by using spore-based probiotics that do not focus necessarily on the number count or refrigeration
Improve your immune system that is found in the gut to fight off disease, leaky gut, and chronic illness

Gut health is on everybody's mind recently, but did you know that a leaky gut can also cause things such as eczema, allergies, cancer, heart disease, and even Alzheimer's? Your gut health plays an integral role in your overall health, and there is genuinely no aspect of your health that isn't related to your gut. This is why it is so essential to understand precisely what is going on with your gut, how you can decrease inflammation, and implement the right kind of probiotics so that your gut can start functioning optimally.

The Importance of Gut Health with Tina Anderson

Tina Anderson’s journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual terms. Starting her career as a trial lawyer and then moving into pharmaceuticals, Tina was shocked by the prevalent attitude of pushing drugs regardless if it is in the best interest of the patient or not. Right then and there, Tina decided to turn towards the field of natural health and put her energy into disease prevention and good health maintenance. This led her to discover the connection between gut health, probiotics, and overall wellness for all. And she has made it her life's mission to share this information with as many people as possible.

So, Why Is The Microbiome So Important?

Did you know that we are made up of more bacteria than we are human cells? Your gut bacteria are regarded by many scientists and doctors alike as your ‘second brain.’ Given the antimicrobial and chemical-filled world we live in, it is up to you to take responsibility for the health of your microbiome and its ability to impact every other aspect of your life. If you are living off hand sanitizer and products that kill 99.9% of bacteria, you may be in for a surprise by the real talk on this episode.

How To Fix Leaky Gut Through Probiotics

About 80% of the adult population in the US today has some spectrum of leaky gut, and most of us have no idea we are dealing with it because we are not attributing our symptoms to it. However, there is good news! By introducing probiotics into your gut that work on reconditioning the bacteria that you already have, you can balance out the beneficial and the pathogenic bacteria to find the right composition for your body. Today Tina is dismissing myths around the causes of leaky gut, which probiotics you should be focusing on, and how to increase diversity by working with your own microbiome so that you can connect the dots and find real solutions to restoring your bacteria to a properly functioning and healing state.

Resources Mentioned:

Join the 14 Day Hormone Detox Program Here

Just Thrive Probiotics Website (get 15% off with coupon code Mariza15)

Follow Just Thrive on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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229: The Truth Behind Which Foods Trigger Inflammation and Belly Fat Sep 25, 2020

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You know what stubborn weight is like...it packs on in your midsection, and no matter how much you exercise, it just doesn’t go away. But that weight is actually a sign of something else going on under the surface: inflammation.

The foods you eat are either inflaming your body or fueling it, there is no in between. Even if you’ve tried cutting foods out before without success, you’re going to want to check out today’s episode.

Tune in to hear exactly which foods are harming your body, how to cut them out WITHOUT starving yourself and how reducing inflammation can help you with more than just weight loss (hint: if you have trouble sleeping, feel tired all day, deal with hot flashes or brain fog, or have other hormone symptoms, you don’t want to miss this!)

What inflammation is, when it’s NOT bad, and why you need to pay attention to it
Why food is the secret weapon you need to fight inflammation in your body
A simple assessment to help you determine your level of inflammation
The top food groups to eliminate to reduce inflammation (and how to do it without starving yourself)
All the ways cutting your inflammation can give you your life back!

Mentioned in this episode:

Live 14-Day Hormone Detox

Additional resources:

Essentially You episode #133: Understanding Inflammation in the Body and Discovering Your Individual Food Triggers with Dr. Will Cole

Essentially You episode #79: Understanding Autoimmune Disease and How to Calm Inflammation in the Body with Dr. Guillermo Ruiz

228: How to Overcome Burnout and Improve Your Mental and Emotional Resilience w/ Juliet Obodo Sep 22, 2020

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To Improve Mental and Emotional Resilience You Should:

Take the space you need to reevaluate your life and actually figure out what your priorities are
You have the ability to interrupt and break free from the patterns you’re used to following
Daily meditation and journaling is a great way to start reprograming your brain, especially when used in combination with hypnotherapy

To overcome burnout, you need to focus on building your mental and emotional resilience. I’m joined by Juliet Obodo, a Master Hypnotherapist, to talk about interrupting thought patterns and loving yourself to better health.

About Juliet Obodo

Juliet C. Obodo is a certified Master Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner. She wants to create a stronger and more lasting impact for her clients.

To become successful startup founders and business owners, it takes more than a 7-Step Framework. You need to make the shift subconsciously to make it EASY & EFFECTIVE.

Juliet developed Mental Remapping™ and Neural Activations to enhance your shifts during & after your Hypnotherapy/NLP/T.I.M.E. sessions.

Stress Is the World Leader of Chronic Health Problems

We have the space to stop, pause, and reevaluate our lives. Of course, it’s not necessarily the way any of us envisioned getting the space for this clarity, but the pandemic has brought a sense of international calm.

As a society that’s faced with so much burnout, exhaustion, and hustle mentality, getting this space has truly been lifesaving for many. Stress is by far the biggest chronic health condition impacting humanity, and I really do hope that we start making changes.

Us women are the worst offenders for pushing ourselves too far and too hard. We’re naturally high performers, whether by nature or nurture, but this is detrimental to our health. And on top of this, we’re facing imposter syndrome almost chronically.

Is it any wonder we’re the most stressed-out population?

How to Build Your Emotional Resilience

Juliet breaks down how she uses hypnosis to give you the tools you need to start breaking free of these repetitive and destructive cycles. She teaches you what emotional resilience is and how you can start building your own, bit by bit, every day.

By stopping that mental struggle, you’ll finally feel some relief and give yourself space to build new pathways. You’ll see reality for what it is and potentially could be.

Juliet also talks about the importance of loving yourself. Truly, madly, deeply loving yourself. We all know there’s too much hatred in this world; when you love yourself deeply, you really do stop caring as much what other people are doing.

Finally, Juliet explains what a regular hypnotherapy practice looks like. From the actual hypnotherapy sessions to what you should do at home to bolster your resilience, she sets you up with the info you need to succeed.

What is something you love about yourself? Actually, tell me three things you love about yourself! Let me know in the comments on the episode page.

Resources Mentioned:

Learn about Juliet’s Group Hypnosis-to-Heal Program

Find Juliet Obodo Online

Follow Juliet Obodo on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

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227: What I Did to Get Pregnant at 40 Sep 18, 2020

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As you get to your mid- to late-30s, many doctors will tell you that it’s getting to be “too late” to have a healthy pregnancy. But the reality is, you have the power to reduce your reproductive age with the right food, supplement, and lifestyle choices.

Tune in today to hear what I did to prepare my body for pregnancy and give my baby all the best! I’ll cover what I ate, what I didn’t, the supplements that were crucial, and other practices that are helping me have the healthies pregnancy I can, for myself and the baby!

The freedom I embraced to live the life of my dreams and know the option to start a family would still be there when I was ready
Why I needed to put my plans for getting pregnant on hold to focus on my health
My story of pregnancy, miscarriage, and joy with this most recent pregnancy
How I leveraged food, supplements, and self-care to create an ideal “primester” for both my husband and I so our baby would have optimal health from the get-go

Mentioned in this episode:

Essentially You episode 225: What My Miscarriage Taught Me About Surrender

Essentially You episode 221: Root Causes of Hashimoto’s and How to Address It

Essentially You episode 204: How to Reverse Reproductive Aging and Upgrade Your Baby’s Epigenetics with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen

Live 14-Day Detox

Essentially Whole® Magnesium Restore

Essentially Whole® Activated B Complete

Essentially Whole® Vitamin D Complete

Additional resources:

Top 10 Self-Care Rituals for Today’s Woman

8 Reasons to Increase Your Magnesium Intake

226: How to Address Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Bladder Leakage Naturally w/ MaryEllen Reider Sep 15, 2020

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If You Are Concerned About Your Pelvic Floor Health You Should:

Look out for early signs of pelvic floor inefficiency such as bladder leaks and pain during intercourse
Seek out a doctor or specialist to help you if you feel as though something is not quite right
Find natural solutions that work for your specific pelvic floor issues

At least 1 in 2 women have some level of struggle with their pelvic floor throughout their lifetime. Despite these staggering numbers, pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence is something you do not hear about often. MaryEllen Reider is on a mission to remove the taboo from this topic and open up the conversation about regaining pelvic floor health naturally.

Dismissing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Myths

MaryEllen wants you to know that just because something is common, it doesn’t make it normal. Cofounder of YarLap, a wellness device used to treat urinary incontinence and improve sexual performance and experience through muscle control, MaryEllen is here to set the record straight about pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction.

The Importance Of Talking About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

The traditional medical system has normalized pelvic pain or dysfunction, and it is time to open up the conversation around early warning signs, symptoms, and how your pelvic floor muscles work so that you can gain the tools you need to support your body. Your pelvic floor muscles affect everything from your orgasms to bladder leakage and back pain, so it is important to understand this complex and internal group of muscles. When your pelvic floor muscles are strong, the rest of your body can function optimally.

Your Body Knows Best

MaryEllen stresses the importance of seeking out a doctor when you feel that something isn’t quite right. If you know what to look out for, you can enter your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond with a strong, stable, and efficient pelvic floor. Everything from the difficulty of Kegels to pregnancy and peeing yourself is on the table today as MaryEllen breaks the stigma and opens up the pelvic floor conversation. By providing answers to your basic questions and guiding you through the process, MaryEllen believes that most women can solve their pelvic floor dysfunction with ease and grace, naturally.

Resources Mentioned:

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YarLap Website