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Sleep Problems Before and During Your Period EP253 Jul 16, 2024

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Insomnia and sleep problems are a major issue in our culture, but did you know that women are more likely to experience poor sleep than men? The changes in female hormones through the menstrual cycle influence sleep patterns and may explain why sleep becomes more challenging for many women before or during their period.

Moreover, those with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) may be even more likely to experience PMS insomnia, fragmented sleep, and reduced sleep quality due to changes in hormone levels.

On today’s episode, Cody will unpack the connections between the menstrual cycle, hormone health, and sleep. Plus, She’ll offer tips for improving sleep quality before and during your period.

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The Best and Worst Breakfast Foods for Hormone Health EP252 Jul 09, 2024

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There’s tons of research that shows that backs this up. A healthy breakfast sets the stage for hormone balance throughout the day, which is critical for women at all stages of life.
On today's episode, Cody goes into it all. She talks about how to choose a hormone-loving breakfast and how to avoid breakfasts that are not supportive of our hormonal health.

As is the case with most nutrition topics, we hear a lot of different opinions. Thoughts on breakfast, are no exception. Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Others say to skip or delay breakfast for intermittent fasting benefits.

Food companies promote quick, easy breakfasts like premade shakes, bars, and cereals. But as we'll get into, eating these types of meals as part of your daily diet can do more harm than good to your hormones.

Let’s get to the bottom of the breakfast debate and learn why switching up your breakfast routine might be the best thing you can do for your hormones!

Emotional Vitality: How To Overcome Stress, Anxiety, Depression With Nutrition Expert Jared St. Clair EP251 Jul 02, 2024

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Emotional Vitality is the Neuroscience of Wellness. What can we learn from the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our subconscious mind and how they ultimately effect our physical health as well?
On today's episode, Cody has invited Jared St. Clair, host of Vitality Radio to dive into all of this. In this conversation we’ll learn how the language we use with ourselves determines whether we believe that we can or cannot do something, whether we will or will not heal and how to retrain our brain.
Jared St. Clair is an enthusiastic herbalist, natural supplement formulator, and Radio and podcast host. Jared began his career at the very young age of 7 as he shadowed his parents in their health store. By age 15, Jared was managing his parent’s store for them. Jared’s love for the family business and passion for the industry and helping customers eventually led him to purchase the store at 22.
Jared has owned Vitality Nutrition in Bountiful, Utah, for nearly 30 years. You can connect with Jared here:
Website here: VitalityNutrition.com
Instagram: @vitalityradio
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How Understanding Our Bloodwork Can Help Us Uncover Root Cause and Restore Our Health with Dr. Patricia Schneider EP250 Jun 25, 2024

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Did you know that you may have been lied to when you were told that your lab work looks "normal"? There could be hidden gems in your labs that can reveal whether or not you have an infection or other deficiencies, and more.
On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Dr. Patricia Schneider, who is an expert in holistic health and functional medicine, to share her insights and to empower us to take control of our health through carefully reading and understanding our bloodwork deeper.

Dr. Patricia's approach to health and wellness focuses on identifying the underlying causes of health issues, rather than merely treating symptoms. Through comprehensive assessments and detailed interpretations of bloodwork, she creates customized plans to address the root causes of health problems.

Dr. Patricia also discusses with us about the vital connection between our gut health and mental health, emphasizing how gut health impacts mental well-being and she share ways we can optimize both. She delves into the crucial role of vitamin deficiencies in mood disorders and reveals the hidden truths in lab work, particularly how overlooked low CBC markers can contribute to depression and anxiety. She also shares with us some effective strategies for detoxifying the body and restoring vitality.
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How Much Protein Should Women Have? EP249 Jun 18, 2024

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From muscle building and metabolism to hormonal balance and disease prevention, protein is an essential nutrient for women's health.

Women of all ages need enough protein to help us with our energy, focus, appetite control, and for tissue repair. Across different life stages like pregnancy and menopause, protein becomes even more critical, supporting fetal development, maintaining muscle tissue and bone density, and managing moods, hormonal fluctuations, weight gain, and even sleep.

Understanding this macronutrient's importance and making sure we’re getting adequate protein in our diet can lead to better health and quality of life.

So, if you're asking yourself, “how much protein should I have a day”, you'll want to tune into Cody's deep dive on women and protein. This episode will guide you on the ideal daily protein intake for you to:

Optimize your hormone levels
Improve your muscle mass and support your ideal body composition
to prevent age-related muscle loss
and to support optimal health

How To Mind Your Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf EP248 Jun 11, 2024

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Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think.
On today's episode Cody has invited the amazing, Dr. Caroline Leaf to be her guest.

Today you will learn:

5 steps that can help reduce anxiety and depression by up to 81% according to clinical studies
How science can help us transition from being aware of toxic thoughts to catching and managing them in their early stages
How to capitalize on directed neuroplasticity using the Neurocycle
To apply mind management to unwire toxic habits and trauma
How to leverage the lessons in the book for their daily lifestyle, including connection, brain-building, sleep, diet, exercise, people-pleasing, toxic perfectionism, overthinking, toxic emails and texts
Why mindfulness is not enough and how strategic mind management through the 5 steps can take a reader beyond mindfulness

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and research neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in psychoneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input.
During her years in clinical practice and her work with thousands of underprivileged teachers and students in her home country of South Africa and in the USA, she developed her theory (called the Geodesic Information Processing theory) of how we think, build memory, and learn, into tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementias and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression. She has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace.
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Live More, Age Less with Dr. Mani Kukreja EP247 Jun 04, 2024

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What does it mean to "age gracefully"? We want a future in which our lifespan is balanced with an extended healthspan, reduced illness, and age-related ailments to spend time with loved ones and maintain our independence well into our golden years.
In this episode, Cody and Dr. Mani Kukreja talk about how people of the same age can be so vastly different from one another regarding outcomes like energy levels, immunity, memory, productivity, functionality, personality, and especially physical appearance.
It starts by understanding “Agers,” or factors that affect how and when your body ages.
With simple interventions combined with powerful tools like ozone therapy, personalized supplementation, photomodulation, stem cell therapy, laser therapies, plasma-rich protein, hormone, and peptide therapy, we can decelerate cellular aging and supercharge our body’s ability to heal and rejuvenate.
Longevity is great, but longevity without vitality, immunity, a healthy mindset - well, that’s not so great!
Ultimately, we are not immortal, and eventually, we will all die. However, if we make the right choices, we can get many more vigorous and youthful years out of our life.
Dr. Mani Kukreja, is an integrative health expert and founder of LivAgeWell who helps clients optimize gut health, immunity, and healthy aging.
A few highlights on Mani:
* MD and MPH focused on integrative wellness and lifestyle medicine
* Influencer, biohacker and health advocate dedicated to sustainable living
* Has published extensively on clinical health research
* Passionate about educating people on topics like anti-aging, skin health supplements, etc.
Mani provides science-based yet accessible perspectives on:
* General wellness, anti-aging, skin health, supplement use
* Causes of aging and chronic disease risk factors
* Lifestyle measures to extend healthspan and lifespan
* Her upcoming book "Live More, Age Less"
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How To Beat Hormonal Brain Fog EP246 May 28, 2024

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Are you living in a fog? Does your brain feel tired, and even everyday tasks are challenging because your brain isn’t cooperating with focus, thinking, and memory?

Brain fog is a common (but shouldn’t be considered a normal) symptom for women, especially during hormonal changes or with hormonal imbalances, as hormones play a vital role in brain health and function.

While a lot of the research on brain health has been done on men; it’s only recently that we are learning about the connection between female hormones and brain symptoms like brain fog.

In this episode, Cody covers the ins and outs of brain fog relating to the menstrual cycle and female hormones. She walks us through how to clear brain fog, naturally and effectively. Whether we are in menopause or if we are pregnant, or somewhere in between, she has got us covered.

What Not To Drink On Your Period with Bria Gadd EP245 May 21, 2024

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On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Bria Gadd to discuss what not to drink when you're on your period, and how what you drink on the other days of the month can really impact how your next period shows up. What we put into our bodies can either be the best medicine or the worst poison. Tune in to learn more,
Bria Gadd is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Functional Diagnostic Practitioner in Training, Perimenopause & Menopause Expert. Her podcast The Period Whisperer is a top 2.5% wellness podcast in the world with an instagram following of over 17,000. Bria has been featured in Fox News, Women's Health, and several women health focused podcasts.
WEBSITE: briatheperiodwhisperer.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer
PODCAST: briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast

All About Mixhers Metabolic Balance: Deep Dive Episode EP244 May 14, 2024

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It seems like the “easiest” ways to lose weight today involve the use of medications, which can come with a range of side effects as you lose weight. For women who want to take a more natural approach to weight loss, there are ways to improve insulin sensitivity, balance hormones, and regulate blood sugar levels without medication.

A Holistic Health approach takes into account the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—when addressing any type of health concern. For weight loss specifically, it focuses on improving overall health and balance rather than just targeting weight loss.

In this episode, Cody explores with us about how we can achieve the effects of popular weight loss drugs to help us lose weight, balance our hormones, and target the underlying factors contributing to weight gain using natural alternatives to these medications to help us achieve sustainable weight loss.

We know this is an episode many of you have said you have been waiting for. We can't wait to hear what you think!

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