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103. A Girls Guide To Getting Over Insomnia Aug 10, 2021

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Did you know that getting enough high-quality sleep helps women balance their hormones, and it’s a huge part of erasing period problems? It's true! But so many women are not getting the sleep they need. Sleep deprivation is tragically common in the United States. One in three people in the United States do not get enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the CDC, and many women with hormone imbalances encounter extra obstacles when it comes to healthy sleep.
On todays episode Cody does a deep dive on the four hormone-related causes of insomnia, and how to put insomnia to bed for good and how to get more high-quality sleep.
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102. Exercise and Your Monthly Menstrual Cycle Aug 03, 2021

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If you’ve tried different fitness routines to help solve your period problems, you know on some level that they don’t work for women. Maybe you made progress for a while, but then it stalled. Maybe you never made progress or, worse, your symptoms got more severe when you started a new health and fitness routine. This is all too common for too many women. I’ve worked with so many women who started a new health protocol—like eating Paleo and doing short, intense workouts—and seen their symptoms get worse actually get worse.

Why do most fitness routines fail women? Why do many exercise protocols make a woman’s period symptoms worse? Tune into to today's episode and join Jess and Cody to learn about how to lose weight and gain muscle more easily and sustainably, as well as how to prevent injury by varying your movement consistently according to your monthly cycle. When you sync your exercise with your cycle, you can experience incredible and lasting results.
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101. Drink Up! The Truth About Hydration Jul 27, 2021

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Do you ever feel that even despite drinking what seems like a substantial amount of water, you still feel thirsty and dehydrated? This is a fairly common occurrence and can happen for a few reasons: there’s a chance you aren’t actually drinking enough hydrating water to meet your body’s needs, you might have an electrolyte imbalance, or maybe something else is happening internally.
On this episode we are going to talk today about everything you need to know about how to really hydrate. Hint: plain water isn't the most hydrating fluid! What? We know, shocking! Cody goes into a deep dive with us on why this is and what we should be drinking to hydrate.
Introducing Herhydration! Herhydration contains perfectly balanced electrolytes for hydration from green coconut water which is full of natural potassium, calcium, magnesium, antioxidants and amino acids, it has 2 grams of complex carbohydrates, aka fiber (rather than simple sugars), it is naturally flavored and colored by organic fruit and stevia (kiss harmful colored dyes and artificial sweeteners goodbye), is free of preservatives, and is gluten-free, it’s made with only all-natural ingredients, so it’s a perfect choice for those looking for electrolytes for hydration and healing.

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100. Our 100th Episode: Where We Came From and Where We're Going! Jul 20, 2021

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It's our 100th episode! The vision of getting here has always been there, but it feels surreal that the 100th episode of the It's Hertime Podcast has been recorded!
To celebrate, Jess and Cody go into the "herstory" (get it, like history?) of where it all began. Learn about where Jess and Cody were before Mixhers and how Mixhers came to be. You'll get a behind the scenes glimpse into the heart of what these two have created and their big "why's! Also you'll get a sneak peak into what's ahead for all of us in the Mixhers community!
Hint: It's going the be GOOD!
Thanks for being an awesome community! We mean it! This community is full of the very best women around. We love our Mixhers girls!
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99. Everyday Detox: How To Reduce Daily Environmental Toxin Damage Jul 13, 2021

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We know that toxic exposure is something that many people turn a blind eye to, but did you know that it can increase your risk of cancer, infertility, cause period problems, effect our weight and so much more? On today's episode we have a real talk on how these sneaky toxins could be impacting everything from our hormones, to our liver, gut, brain, and mitochondria, which are the powerhouses of our cells. Our mitochondria really gets hit hard when we have too big of a toxic load. Do you ever feel exhausted even though you just woke up, or do you feel like your brain just isn’t functioning properly, like brain fog? Do you feel like you’re gaining weight even though you haven’t changed anything with your diet and exercise routine? It could be toxin overload!
Luckily, there are many simple and free ways that we can start to reduce our toxic load and start to feel better on our health journey through life.

Taking your shoes off indoors, your mattress, your cleaning products, and so much more could be playing a role in your toxicity levels. Instead of fixing your exhaustion with more coffee and the same crappy diet, let’s open our eyes to the different ways we can be affected by toxins and what we can do to reduce our toxic load and address the toxins already inside of our body.

As modern women, living in this modern world, it is incredibly important to understand the effects of the toxins that can be found in our personal care products, makeup, cleaning products and so much more so that we can protect our health, our family’s health and prevent future chronic health problems.
in this episode you'll learn what are the four top toxins to look out for, and what are Cody's four top tips to prevent and protect yourself from the attacks we face every single second of every single day!

Are you ready to take a deep dive into the effect environmental toxins are having on your body? Alright, let’s do this!
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98. Morning Metabolism Routines For Busy Women Jul 05, 2021

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We truly believe that your morning routine sets the tone for the whole day. But did you know that your morning routine can also help you boost your metabolism and get rid of that stubborn weight just based on what you are putting in your body?
On today's episode, Jess and Cody share some of the own routines, and Cody shares how having a solid morning routine helps women focus on adding foods that make them feel better instead of playing into the diet culture mindset of restriction. When you have a metabolism-boosting morning routine, you will see slimming in your belly and the numbers on the scale dropping no matter if you are in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause.
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97. The Good, The Bad and the Sunny: Let’s Get Real About Sun Exposure Jun 29, 2021

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We’re used to hearing about how too much of the sun’s warm rays can be harmful to our skin. But did you know the right balance can have lots of mood-lifting benefits as well as hormone health benefits?

Sunlight and darkness trigger the release of hormones in your brain. Exposure to sunlight is thought to increase the brain’s release of a hormone called serotonin. Serotonin is associated with boosting mood and helping a person feel calm and focused. At night, darker lighting triggers the brain to make another hormone called melatonin. This hormone is responsible for helping you sleep.

Without enough sun exposure, your serotonin levels can dip. Low levels of serotonin are associated with a higher risk of major depression with seasonal pattern (formerly known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD). This is a form of depression triggered by the changing seasons and lack of sun exposure.

A mood boost isn’t the only reason to get increased amounts of sunlight. There are several health benefits associated with catching moderate amounts of rays. Listen in to todays episode to learn more!
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96. Do You Trust That You Have Your Own Back? How Self Care is Self Love Jun 22, 2021

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What if your big transformation was waiting on the other side of self-love? On today's episode Jess and Cody talk about these four important things to think about:
IF YOU WANT TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH MORE SELF-LOVE YOU SHOULD:

Get clear on your vision and your big ‘why’
Surround yourself with a tribe that will support you and bring you into tomorrow’s results
Figure out what is holding you back from being the woman you want to be and take small daily steps to change that
Learn the skills to transform your life again and again and again

By cultivating more self-love and self-compassion, you can radically change your life for the better and become the woman that you want to be in the world.
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95. The Gut-Hormone Connection Jun 15, 2021

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If you pay attention to the health headlines, you’ve probably heard about the gut microbiome, or the collection of good and bad bugs that live in the GI tract and have an outsized influence on health.

But here’s something you might not know: the gut microbiome has a direct and powerful effect on hormones. A group of bacteria in the gut known as the estrobolome metabolizes and eliminates estrogen from the body. But that’s not all. A healthy gut helps hormones in other ways, too: a balanced microbiome lowers inflammation, which promotes hormone balance (and may be especially helpful for hormonal acne), and supports balanced blood sugar, which is essential for healing hormones. A healthy gut also allows our bodies to extract the nutrients we need for hormone healing from our food and supplements.

If you suffer from hormone-related health issues, like acne, bloating, PMS, heavy or irregular periods, PCOS, ovarian cysts, hair loss, mood swings, fatigue, or low libido, you’re suffering from an underlying hormone imbalance — and you can help heal your symptoms by addressing gut health. A healthy gut is directly linked to healthy hormones.
Tune into todays episode to learn 9 simple ways you can help heal your gut and improve your hormonal health.
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94. The Four Types of PCOS Jun 08, 2021

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Did you know that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as five million women in the United States and it is one of the most common causes of infertility.

PCOS symptoms—including weight gain, weight loss resistance, acne, missing or irregular periods, thinning hair on the top of the head and excess hair on the face and chest—can be annoying at best and debilitating at worst.
Despite the name, polycystic ovarian syndrome has nothing to do with cysts on the ovaries. The things your doctor saw on ultrasound are follicles or eggs, which are normal for the ovary. You can have many eggs and still have normal hormones, and that’s why ultrasound cannot diagnose (or rule out) the hormonal condition PCOS.
PCOS is best defined as androgen excess (high male hormones). Don’t let the term “male hormones” mislead you, however. Androgens are produced in both women and men and play subtle but important roles in the female body. It’s only when they become out of balance that they can cause problems.What this imbalance does is interfere with our regular menstrual cycles. Women with PCOS experience:

Missing or irregular periods (not ovulating regularly)
Unwanted face and chest hair
Loss of hair on the head
Acne (specifically on the jawline, chest, and back)
Carrying extra weight around the waistline
Inability to lose weight
Insulin resistance and dysregulated blood sugar (though not in every case. Most women with PCOS have dysregulated insulin, but not all)

To treat PCOS, you need to know what’s driving it. In other words, you need to know the different types of PCOS. And that’s what we dive into today in this episode.

The Four Types of PCOS

1.Insulin-resistant PCOS

2. Post-pill PCOS (which is temporary)

3. Inflammatory PCOS

4. Adrenal PCOS, which is far less common
Tune in to learn more!
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Be sure to join our movement by following us on Instagram @mixhers
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To submit questions or if you think you'd be a perfect guest to have on our podcast reach out to mccall@mixhers.com or DM McCall @mixhers on IG.
Today's show is sponsored by Mixhers
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