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When is the Best Time to Test Other Hormone Levels? Part 2 EP193 May 16, 2023

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Your sex hormones aren’t the only ones you may need to look at to understand the cause of your hormone symptoms. On today's episode Cody does a deep-dive into when to test your other hormone levels like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, etc.
Many women experience resistance to their request to have comprehensive hormone testing. It’s an understatement to say that it can be so frustrating trying to get access to the appropriate doctors and to the appropriate tests. And, then it can be even more frustrating to get your bloodwork done and have it come back as “normal” when you know that your symptoms are anything but normal! The biggest problem to getting a correct diagnosis is that it’s not always understood when is the best time to test our hormone levels.

In last week’s episode, Cody covered all about how to know when to test your sex hormones as women. In this episode Cody will be going over our other hormone levels like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, etc.
More than anything, Cody wants you ladies to feel empowered to know what tests are available, what you can be asking for and especially to know WHEN is the best time to test. You’ll want to take notes!
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When Is the Best Time to Test Sex Hormone Levels? Part One EP192 May 09, 2023

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When you’re trying to figure out why you feel so crappy every month, it can be so frustrating trying to get access to the appropriate doctors and especially to the appropriate tests. It can be even more frustrating to suffer terrible symptoms and yet have no diagnosis because your bloodwork comes back “normal.” Part of the problem is that you simply don’t know when is the best time to test hormone levels. And, honestly some doctors don’t always know either.

Cody is doing a deep-dive for us, where she is outlining some of the more common testing recommendations for women. She wants all of us girls, to feel empowered in our hormonal health, to know what tests are right for you, what tests are available, and especially to know WHEN is the best time to test to truly understand the root causes of your hormone imbalance.
This episode is part one, in this episode we will learn how to understand how and when to test our sex hormones.
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Understanding Postpartum Anxiety and Depression with guest Megan Johnson of The Emily Effect Foundation EP191 May 02, 2023

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“The two most powerful words when we're in struggle: me too." –Brené Brown
Pregnancy and childbirth can be a vulnerable time in your life. You may experience depression and anxiety while you are pregnant or after you give birth. And you may not be sure how to get the help that you need to cope with these common challenges.

On today's episode Cody invites Megan Johnson, the Co-Founder of The Emily Effect Foundation and Licensed Therapist to share what she wishes everyone knew about depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy—including when, why, and how to find the help you need.

Did you know that 50% to 80% of all women who deliver a child experience the mood shifts known as "the baby blues?" And that 1 in 3 experience postpartum depression and 1 in 5 will develop a more serious case of postpartum mood disorder?

These facts can be scary and confusing, especially right after your baby arrives.
Megan shares her sister Emily Cook Dyches' story. Emily was diagnosed and treated for postpartum depression and anxiety. She was treated for the illness for several months. During the process she and her family found pockets of very good help, but as a whole the journey felt frustrating because the resources available seemed disjointed. In short, there were many times they felt like they had exhausted every one of their options and simply didn’t have anywhere else to turn. After Emily lost her life as a result of postpartum anxiety, the family created The Emily Effect Foundation and website to raise awareness and coordinate local resources for maternal mental health.

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Mothers Without Borders, How We All Can "Mother" The Motherless with Kathy Headlee and Josephine Daka EP190 Apr 25, 2023

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Even if we are not a mother, we can hone into the superpower of being able to instinctively feel things through a deep-rooted evolutionary perspective that we know as a “motherly instinct”. It's in all of us. There is so much we can do as women to use our voice and to be a force for positive change.
On today's episode, Cody interviews two remarkable women who have been protecting the vulnerable & empowering the marginalized for more than 30 years.
Kathy Headlee is a dynamic thought leader who brings together personal growth and community development in a synergistic manner that changes lives around the world. She founded Mothers Without Borders in 1989. Under her direction, Mothers Without Borders has organized and implemented community development projects and volunteer expeditions to Romania, Mexico, India, Indonesia, Bolivia, Taiwan, Haiti, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the United States. She spends several months each year living in Africa, overseeing a variety of projects from Mothers Without Borders Regional Headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia.
Josephine has a master’s degree in Social Work, a rarity in Zambia, especially for women. She also knows a dozen of Zambian dialects, making her work expansive. She has a talent for remembering everyone’s names, including the hundreds of volunteers that have come to Zambia over the years. These gifts bless the lives of all she serves. She directs all MWB programs in Zambia, ensuring that the children are protected, oppressed voices are heard, and urgent needs are being met first. She works tirelessly to serve others and bring hope to the hopeless.
Mixhers is proud to be joining hands with this incredible organization, and you can join us too. Mixhers is donating our nutritional products to the women and children in need, who are suffering with malnutrition. How you can get involved, is by sharing the word that when you purchase Mixhers products on May 13-14th, 2023, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to directly benefit the women and children being served by Mothers Without Borders.
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Fertility-Boosting Foods To Support A Healthy Conception & Pregnancy EP189 Apr 18, 2023

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Making a baby may seem straightforward, but if you’ve ever tried and struggled to conceive—or witnessed one of your girlfriends endure the experience—then you know getting pregnant isn’t always so simple.

In the United States, 12 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 44 have impaired fertility, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s over 7 million women who want to get pregnant and can’t.

A number of factors work against us in our journey to motherhood, including exposure to environmental chemicals, long-term exposure to hormonally-disruptive medications, micronutrient deficiencies, and chronic stress.

In this episode, Cody shares the hopeful news that women can work to optimize their fertility through food, movement, and lifestyle. Women who want to be mothers can take steps now to preserve and enhance their fertility.
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Is The MTHFR Gene Mutation Messing With You? with Phil's My Pharmacist EP188 Apr 11, 2023

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Genes are the specific instructions that make you who you are. They are sections of DNA, your body’s master manual, and at the latest estimate, there are around 20,000 genes in the human genome. But genes, like humans, are imperfect, and often have mutations or variations that can cause everything from eye color to hair curl to whether you can curl your tongue.

These mutations can also predispose you to certain health conditions and diseases, cause you to metabolize medications too quickly or too slowly, and mess with the way your body manages complex biochemical processes, including enzyme production.

One of those genes, called the MTHFR gene, can have a mutation that can specifically interfere with your ability to absorb certain vitamins and detox the body efficiently. About 40% of us have this mutation, and it can predispose you to health issues.
In this episode Cody invites Phillip Cowley, aka Phil's My Pharmacist to chat on what it’s all about, and what we can do about it.

Phil Cowley, is a real life pharmacist, who is stepping out from behind the counter and is showing up all over Instagram and TikTok! He’s getting attention for his simple and straight-forward pharmaceutical hacks. He’s informational, he’s inspirational, he’s our friendly social media pharmacist! He knows a lot about many health issues, but personally knows the importance of understanding the MTHFR gene mutation, because it has had an impact on he and his wives ability to conceive. Tune into hear more.
This episode is fun and informative and is definitely an episode to share with the girls in your life!
You can connect with Phil on Instagram and TikTok, as well as on YouTube:
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Adrenal Fatigue vs. Low Thyroid: How to Tell the Difference EP187 Apr 04, 2023

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Does this sounds familiar: You feel exhausted, but you can't sleep. Your weight is creeping up, but you don't have the energy to work out or cook. You're irritable and anxious, and you’re noticing more hair on the bathroom floor. It could be adrenal fatigue or low thyroid or… both. But how can you tell the difference?

Adrenal fatigue and low thyroid conditions can cause similar symptoms—but there are significant differences too. Both can be frustrating and seriously disrupt your quality of life. But there is hope, and you can feel better and enjoy your life again! The trick is getting the right support, and that starts by narrowing down exactly what's happening in your body.

In this episode, Cody teaches us how to spot the differences between adrenal fatigue (and why this isn't exactly the correct term) and hypothyroidism, the signs and symptoms of both, and how they are diagnosed, so we can get the help we need to feel like ourselves again.
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Getting Pregnant with Endometriosis: Is It Possible? EP186 Mar 28, 2023

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It's hard for people who don't live with endometriosis to understand just how debilitating and even isolating the condition can be. Yes, some people have more mild cases and less pain, but for many women with endometriosis, life is impacted in a major way, including when they are ready to become pregnant.
In this episode, Cody dives into how and why endometriosis can impact fertility and pregnancy and what steps you can take to support conception.
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Understanding Endometriosis: Causes, Complications and Solutions with Ana Gonzalez Herrera EP185 Mar 21, 2023

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Endometriosis, a condition where tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb is found outside the uterus, and causes severe and debilitating period pain. It affects more than 6.5 million women in the US, yet there is still so much confusion around its causes, symptoms and treatments.

On today's episode, Cody invites Ana Gonzalez Herrera, who is the founder of Hormone University. After 5 surgeries and endless tears of pain and boxes of Ibuprofen with stage IV endometriosis, Ana made it her mission to be her own best health advocate. She believes that the more you know, the more you can do to avoid medical (or other) interventions which might not be right for you, and the more you can take control of your health.
This is an important episode, because adding to the agony of endo, many women don’t end up getting diagnosed until later in life, if at all, because so many physicians simply pass off their symptoms as period pain. This lack of acknowledgement leaves the women living with chronic endo pain feeling helpless and unheard.
Share this episode with the girls in your life. Chances are you know a woman suffering with endometriosis, we are 1 in 10, so the chances are high.
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Sleep Smarter: Strategies for Getting the Best Rest Possible with Chrissy Lawler EP184 Mar 14, 2023

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Getting a good night's sleep is essential for our physical and mental health, and with the right strategies, anyone can improve the quality of their sleep.
On today's episode, Cody joins with Sleep Expert, Chrissy Lawler, to share tips and tricks that will help us improve the quality of our sleep, allowing us to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. This episode covers everything from creating the right sleep environment, to developing a sleep routine, to the best practices for managing stress and anxiety to promote restful sleep.
We hope you find this episode helpful and that you're inspired to make some positive changes to your sleep habits. Sweet dreams!
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