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Roundtable Talk: Embracing Your Badass Self - A Guide to Aging with Confidence with Elle Russ & Dr. Amie Hornaman Jul 22, 2023

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Dr. Amie Hornaman "The Thyroid-Fixer", is host to the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer™, with listeners around the globe. She is the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization with transformational, proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction and support people in returning to full health. Dr. Amie is also the creator of The Fixxr™ Supplement line with revolutionary, proprietary supplements that are changing the lives of many people. Ultimately, she is a woman on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back. https://dramiehornaman.com

Elle is a world-renowned thyroid health expert, master life coach, and a #1 bestselling author with a degree in Philosophy from The University of California at Santa Cruz. She has helped thousands of people worldwide reclaim their health through her book, The Paleo Thyroid Solution, her online courses and find confidence with her book Confidence as Fuck. Elle has been an admired leader in the paleo, primal, ancestral health industry for a decade. Elle coaches people all over the world - helping them achieve goals and dreams and improving their health. She offers online courses and free masterclasses to empower people to become the best version of themselves. www.elleruss.com

In this episode: • How societal constructs and personal journeys shape the experiences we go through. • What the personal journeys of both guests look like. • Secrets to staying ageless. • The joys of growing older, and the idea that every wrinkle tells a tale of wisdom, and every grey hair is a badge of honor. • Hormone replacement therapy and the potential benefits and risks that are associated with it. • How progesterone creams, testosterone creams, DHEA, and pregnenolone can impact our wellbeing. • The importance of understanding your body's unique needs. • Societal pressures, self-identity, and authenticity as experienced throughout the aging process. • The role of alcohol on health as we age. • Feeling pressured to maintain a youthful appearance. • Different approaches to weight loss, including why strength training can be so impactful. • The physical and mental health benefits of different creams. • What can be done to fix irregular periods and hormonal balance. • Personal experiences from witnessing testosterone therapy. • Ways that bio-identical hormones prevent cardiovascular disease. • The role that hormones play in perimenopause. • How estrogen dominance can lead to thyroid issues. • Creating a healthy balance between embracing aging and taking care of ourselves. • Pros and cons of looking "natural" or "overdone." • Experiences with Botox. • How hormones can help women age in a graceful way. • The risks associated with drinking alcohol as we age and exactly how it can impact our health. • Midlife being a time of spiritual shifting, and the difficulties women face during this transition. • The importance of embracing who we are and the life lessons that come with age.

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Beyond the Basics: Harnessing the Potential of Lesser Known Hormones with Dr. Thierry Hertoghe Jul 15, 2023

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Learning how to harness the power of the lesser-known hormones is an important part in your overall hormone health. Dr. Thierry Hertoghe joins today to discuss some of these hormones and how he uses them in his medical practice. Dr. Hertoghe is a hormone doctor in Brussels, Belgium and is an international authority on medical hormone and nutrition therapies. He believes aging is due to hormone, lifestyle, and nutrition deficiencies and shares his expertise with us today.

In this episode: • Clarifying the myths about growth hormone. • How much younger you can look and feel with hormone therapy. • How peptides can support your hormone treatment. • Changing your body composition to look completely different. • What the physical signs are of a decrease in thyroid hormone. • What drives a thyroid hormone deficiency. • The biggest stimulator of thyroid function. • The ways that your emotions impact your hormones. • How your thyroid plays a vital role in heart function. • How melatonin protects your heart from damage. • The features of melatonin that make it an especially safe supplement. • How to tell from appearance if you may have high or low cortisol. • What the right dosage of cortisol is for you. • How supplementing with oxytocin can change your life. • The different forms of oxytocin that you can take. • Pregnenolone and the benefits it provides. • When your body's growth hormone starts decreasing. • Why you may want hormone therapy pre-menopause. • What a 24-hour urine test can tell you about your hormones. • The benefit of a urine test versus a saliva hormone test. • What DHEA is, along with what the benefits and side effects are.

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Q&A: Best peptide diet, alternative to hysterectomy, adrenal health, oral estrogen, progesterone suppositories, combining peptides, and more! Jul 08, 2023

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There is an overwhelming amount of information out there about hormones, peptides, and medication side effects. It's hard to know where to seek guidance. Today will be an illuminating episode where I answer some of your most burning personal questions. Someone could be asking the question that you need answers to, and the clarification that's offered in this episode may be exactly what you need.

In this episode: • Managing menopause through hormone replacement therapy. • The importance of working closely with a doctor or a specialist. • The known risks of hormone replacement therapy. • How you'll know it's time to consult your doctor about estradiol. • The side effects of progesterone and if oral or topical is the best form. • Which hormone levels to check if you're feeling "puffy." • Alternative treatment options for adenomyosis (besides a hysterectomy). • Why it's vital to cycle your hormone replacements. • Why adequate testosterone is so important for women's health. • Why you should check your 24-hour cortisol levels. • The role peptides can play in weight loss, and which ones to take. • Combining peptides for various health goals. • How progesterone is important in counterbalancing estrogen. • Progesterone's role in protecting your breasts. • The best age and way to start undergoing hormone replacement therapy. • The risks of taking oral contraceptives. • Why contraceptives are hormone disruptors. • How estrogen can support your sleep quality. • How tirzepatide can help you lose weight on a weekly basis. • Why we should mimic Mother Nature as closely as possible when it comes to HRT. • How to re-stimulate hair growth after weight loss.

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Innovative Approaches to Healing: From Plant Medicine to High Dose Melatonin with Dr. John Lieurance Jul 03, 2023

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Dr. John Lieurance is a chiropractic neurologist and dedicated naturopath who's been in private practice for more than twenty-five years. He's based out of Advanced Rejuvenation, a forward-thinking multidisciplinary clinic with a focus on alternative and regenerative medicine, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic work, functional neurology, functional cranial release, and many more leading-edge treatment methodologies.

Vitality of the body, mind mastery, and a direct experience of God are the pillars of his practice, stemming from a profound mystical experience at a plant medicine ceremony. Today, Dr. Lieurance will share what that all means, and also what it can mean specifically for you.

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In this episode:

● Dr. Lieurance's eye-opening experience with psychedelic therapy.

● Using transformative experience to create your own definition of the divine.

● Personalizing your experience to discover what vitality and purpose mean to you.

● What it means to have a vital brain and how it benefits your life experiences.

● How the mind operates as a data collecting device.

● The benefits of ketamine as an alternative medicine.

● Using plant medicine to drop out of your brain's "default mode" network.

● Creating empathetic states to experience genuine love for ourselves.

● Why an integration process is vital following powerful plant medicine experiences.

● The vast diseases and conditions that plant medicine can treat.

● The potential to overcome trauma through psychedelics.

● The DMT protocol that Dr. Lieurance experienced and the impact it had on him.

● What melatonin supplementation can do for health outside of sleep.

● How melatonin interacts with your hormones and their rhythm.

● Why combining methylene blue and melatonin is gaining popularity.

● The clinical trials that back up methylene blue and its ability to support mental health.

● What the locus coeruleus is and why it's important to know about.

● The many alternative medicine options to support every facet of your health.

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The Sweet Science: Delving into the Intriguing Relationship between Insulin, Glucose, and Key Hormones Jun 24, 2023

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Blood sugar is a topic that must be included in a comprehensive conversation about weight loss. There is an intricate relationship between insulin, blood sugar, and hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormone, and cortisol. Controlled blood sugar typically results in happy hormones. You can master your blood sugar to achieve optimal health by developing a deeper understanding on insulin and how it relates to various hormones, as you'll hear today.

In this episode: • How insulin unravels the secrets behind hormone relationships. • Exactly what blood sugar is, and how our bodies regulate it. • The role that insulin plays in our blood sugar levels. • What our bodies need to function optimally. • How our modern day environment impacts our health and risk factors. • The role of stress and sleep on blood glucose. • What heavy metals can do inside our bodies. • How nutrient depletion affects our metabolic health. • The common chronic diseases related to blood sugar and insulin. • The influence of insulin on thyroid hormone. • The insulin/estrogen relationship, and how it functions optimally. • How insulin resistance relates to fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty losing weight. • Hypothyroidism as it relates to insulin resistance. • Hormone replacement therapy and its metabolic benefits. • How cortisol increases blood glucose levels. • Why women with excess free testosterone develop hormone imbalances. • Which foods negatively affect your body and spike your blood glucose. • How monitoring your blood glucose levels can inform your diet. • Why progesterone treatment may improve insulin sensitivity. • How insulin resistance disrupts your body's regulation systems. • Which factors create a great hormonal environment in your body.

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The Importance of Detoxification with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno

Master Your Blood Sugar with Danielle Hamilton

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Cracking the Genetic Code: Unlocking the Link Between Genetics, Hormones, Detox, Diets, Mood, and More with Kashif Khan Jun 17, 2023

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Have you ever wondered what your DNA says about your diet and hormones? Well in today's episode we are going to explore the connection between genetics and popular diets like keto, vegan, and low carb. Additionally, we'll explore how DNA reports can help us better understand our hormones and their impact on our health.

Kashif Khan the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The DNA Company, where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome. He is also the host of the Unpilled podcast.

Growing up in Vancouver, Canada in an immigrant household, Kashif developed an industrious entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Prior to his tenure at the DNA Company, Kashif advised a number of high-growth start-ups in a variety of industries.

As Kashif dove into the field of functional genomics as the CEO of The DNA Company, it was revealed that his neural wiring was actually genetically designed to be entrepreneurial. However, his genes also revealed a particular sensitivity to pollutants.

Now seeing his health from a new lens Kashif dove further and started to see the genetic pathways that led to his own family's challenges, and the opportunities to reverse chronic disease. His measure of success is not in dollars earned, but in lives improved.

In this episode: • How Kashif's discovery about his own DNA led him to become more entrepreneurial. • A situation that made Kashif realize how our bio-individuality is so important. • Identifying which processes and jobs your body struggles with. • How DNA records help you proactively support your health. • Why the healthcare system doesn't adequately support female hormone health. • The vitamin D issue that Kashif's mother had and how he was able to help her. • The purpose of looking for red flags in the genome. • Treating the root cause of dysfunctions and not just focusing on the symptoms. • Why functional medicine is uniquely good at treating various problems. • Informing epigenetic habits and creating positive health changes. • The intertwining nature of your body's systems and cascades. • Looking at biological maps to indicate exactly where to intervene. • Changes in estrogen during menopause and other related symptoms. • Signs that we're not designed for living in today's world and why detox can help. • Why the hormonal cascade is so sensitive. • The difference between being estrogenic compared to androgenic dominant. • Estrogen toxicity and the associated symptoms that often come along with it. • Supplements that may work best for you and what your body specifically needs. • Why your body could struggle with heavy metal detoxification. • How your genes can inform your workout routines to achieve optimal results. • The impact of diet, and finding out if you are more prone to weight gain than others. • How your body's processes affect your ideal dosages and timings of supplements. • The benefits of working directly with functional medicine practitioners.

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Separating Fact from Fiction: Everything You Need to Know About The Weight Loss Medications Ozempic (semaglutide) and Monjauro (Tirzepatide) Jun 10, 2023

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In this episode, I take a deep dive into the world of GLP-1s, the revolutionary weight loss medications that have captivated the health and wellness scene. We all know that whenever there's a new breakthrough, doubts and controversies tend to emerge, leaving us wondering if it's too good to be true. But fear not! In this show, I am here to unravel the mysteries and shed light on these drugs like never before.

My goal is to address your concerns, provide clarity, and empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions. I will share my own journey on tirzepatide plus client experiences. Whether you're considering these medications or simply seeking accurate information, this episode will be your ultimate resource.

So sit back, relax, and join me on this captivating journey into the realm of GLP-1s. By the end of this podcast, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the pros and cons, equipping you with the insights to navigate this topic with confidence. It's time to separate the facts from the myths and arm yourself with the information you need.

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Becoming a Diet-Free Diva: Transforming Your Relationship with Food and Body with Tracy Dejardins Jun 03, 2023

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Tracy Desjardins is a certified Health and Wellness Coach, Mind Body Eating Coach, Fitness Professional, and best-selling author of The Diet-Free Diva. With decades of experience in fitness, Tracy now focuses on coaching holistic wellness for women, specializing in emotional eating recovery and healing from the damage caused by dieting, binge eating, and sugar addiction.

Join us on an inspiring journey as we sit down with Tracy Desjardins, a certified Health and Wellness Coach, Mind-Body Eating Coach, Fitness Professional, and best-selling author of "The Diet-Free Diva." Tracy shares her personal story of overcoming emotional eating, sugar addiction, and the damaging effects of dieting.

As a child, Tracy describes herself as having a sweet tooth and always wanting more. At the age of 12, she embarked on her first diet, driven by her determination to achieve results. However, no matter what she tried, she never felt like she measured up. This struggle is something Tracy sees among her clients as well. Through her own journey, she discovered that trusting yourself with food is possible without relying on diets.

In this podcast interview, Tracy shares her insights and expertise in holistic wellness, emotional eating recovery, and breaking free from the dieting cycle. Join us as we delve into practical tips, powerful stories, and the path to true freedom in our relationship with food and our bodies.

Are you ready to let go of diets and embrace true freedom? Tune in to this transformative interview with Tracy Desjardins and start your journey toward holistic wellness today!

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Unveiling My Food Journey: From Struggles to Self-Healing and Unexpected Discoveries May 27, 2023

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Welcome to today's podcast episode, where I invite you on an intimate exploration of my personal food story. Join me as I delve into the depths of my past, from my teenage years to the present, unearthing the impact of growing up in an unhealthy food environment. Together, we'll navigate the challenging terrain of body dysmorphia and how it manifested in my life from an early age.

I'll share the profound influence my mother's eating disorder had on my own struggles, revealing the complex web of emotions I experienced. We'll journey through pivotal events that shaped my self-perception, leading to a profound dislike for my own body. But fear not, for this story is one of resilience and ultimate self-healing.

As we fast forward to the present day, you'll be captivated by the unexpected revelations that lie within me. I'll uncover hidden layers of my being that I never realized were still buried deep within. It's a raw and transformative journey, an unfiltered glimpse into my private life.

So, grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and join me as we embark on this captivating exploration together. Get ready to be inspired, enlightened, and perhaps even discover a new perspective on your own relationship with food. This is a podcast episode you won't want to miss!

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Frustration to Fulfillment: Overcoming Female Sexual Dysfunction with HRT with Dr. Deb Mathews May 20, 2023

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Dr. Deb Matthew also known as, The Happy Hormones Doctor, is a best-selling author, international speaker, educator, wife and mom of four boys. After suffering for years from fatigue and irritability due to hormone imbalances, her quest to resolve her personal health led her to change everything about her practice of medicine. She has been featured on national podcasts, radio, and broadcast shows, including NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX.

Dr. Mathews and Karen take a deep dive into women's sexual dysfunction.

In this episode

Why is this an important topic to talk about?
What are the most common symptoms of sexual dysfunction?
The impact on relationships.
Causes of sexual dysfunction in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.
The role of hormones in sexual function.
Stress and sex.
How do women describe sex when this happens?
Best way to apply HRT for sexual function.
Can women of any age in menopause start HRT?
Is it safe?
Does HRT cause breast cancer?
What is the new stance from the menopause society say about how long women can safely use HRT?
What else can affect sexual health besides our sex hormones?
What else besides HRT can women do to help with their sexual dysfunction?
and more!

00:02:09 Honor your sexual cycle. 00:07:24 Hormone replacement therapy can help. 00:14:01 Hormones: Balance for Health. 00:21:02 Recognize sexual dysfunction. 00:28:59 Thyroid health affects libido. 00:33:09 Low estrogen can decrease libido. 00:36:03 Reduce stress for better sex. 00:39:47 Boost your sex drive. 00:45:38 Hormones, thyroid, and stress. 00:55:45 Hormones are safe at any age. 00:59:35 Try different options for relief. 01:04:06 Increase oxytocin levels naturally. 01:08:58 Take charge of your health.

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