Galya Falkson is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to enhance their sex lives, relationships, and overall personal growth. Galya believes that everyone already has the potential within to achieve their best self, but barriers can sometimes get in the way. She is committed to helping people identify and remove these obstacles, allowing them to fully enjoy life both inside and outside the bedroom.

Whether it’s discovering the path to orgasm, boosting self-esteem, or reigniting romance, Galya is passionate about guiding individuals and couples back to the awesomeness they inherently possess. She inspires and supports people of all ages in transforming their relationships and sex lives into the fulfilling experiences they desire.

Listen in to hear Galya share:

• The Jewish perspective around sex and pleasure
• How we can have better communication with our partners about sex
• How to enhance pleasure and intimacy when you’re struggling with infertility
• How to find confidence in yourself and your body even when going through body changes such as pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and life!
• What husbands really want their wives to know about sex….
• How to talk to our kids about sex
• And so much more! 

Connect With Galya

Individual sessions and Courses- https://galyafalkson.com/

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Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

In this episode, Lauren Allen discusses how to overcome the fear of judgment when making health-related changes such as making changes in your diet, starting an exercise routine, or prioritizing sleep. Drawing from personal experiences and client stories, Lauren explores strategies to handle negative comments, stay committed to personal health goals, and build self-confidence along the way.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• Why the haters are hating- where the judgment comes from and why other people might be making comments about your health
• Real-life examples of dealing with judgment from others
• Navigating social situations while staying true to your health goals
• How to handle unsolicited advice, criticism, and backhanded compliments
• The importance of setting boundaries and committing to self-care
• Tips for building confidence, prioritizing your own health, and staying motivated despite what anyone else says
• + so much more

Connect with Lauren

Register for my new, 90 Minute Masterclass: The Empowered Path Postpartum, where you'll learn how to use food to nourish yourself postpartum, support recovery, replenish your nutrients, lose weight if that’s part of your goals, and nourish yourself so you can be a happy, healthy mama.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Episode #41: Solo Catch: Weaning, traveling, current habits, cyclical living, food as a pathway to higher healing and more

Food is the foundation of physical health for me, but it’s also a pathway to a much higher, deeper type of healing. I need to take care of the physical to even get to the emotional/mental/spiritual/relational healing. I’ve been on a journey recently with going a lot deeper in these other areas of my health and wellbeing. In this episode, I’m catching you up with where I’m at in my own personal health journey (and life!) talking about everything from:

• Taking care of my health while traveling
• Weaning my baby
• Living cyclically + how I’m learning to lean into my luteal phase
• Where I’m at in my personal fertility journey
• How I’m filling my cup mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally
• + so much more

I’d love to connect with you!

Registration is Open: My signature 4-week program, Balance Your Hormones 101 is open! In this 4 week course you will learn how to build delicious, healthy meals to balance your hormones, boost your energy, regulate your period, optimize your fertility, and feel amazing in your body!

 Grab your spot HERE

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Sarah Seymour is a dedicated and compassionate homebirth midwife with over two decades of experience in guiding families through the transformative journey of childbirth.

Sarah holds degrees in Nursing and Midwifery from the Universities of Manchester and London, UK. Her extensive training and hands-on experience have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both natural and medically assisted childbirth.

Sarah has attended hundreds of homebirths. Her approach is centered on respecting the birthing process, trusting in the body’s capabilities, and fostering a calm and nurturing atmosphere.

In addition to her midwifery practice, Sarah is a certified expert in diaphragm fitting.

When she’s not delivering babies or teaching, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, and exploring the great outdoors. 

Listen in to hear Sarah share:

• Why she transitioned from working as a midwife in the hospital to a midwife at home births
• The benefits of a home birth and how to do it safely
• Who a homebirth is not for (it’s not for everyone!)
• The mind-body connection during birth
• Why You don’t really need to push the baby out
• Why diaphragms can be a great non-hormonal option for birth control
• The importance of getting a proper diaphragm fitting
• Why many frum women are turning to the diaphragm 
• + so much more! 

Connect with Sarah: 

https://www.sarahthemidwife.com/

Sarah’s Services

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Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

In this episode I break down the topic of toxins, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and why what we’re putting on our bodies matters just as much as what we put into our bodies. As always, I do my best in this episode to present the research and information about this topic without it being too overwhelming or scary (since there is so much fear mongering about this topic in particular!)

Listen in to hear me share:

• How harmful chemicals became so ubiquitous in our world
• What are endocrine disrupting chemicals and how they affect your cycles, fertility, and more
• The most important non toxic chemicals to look out for in your home and personal care products
• Simple swaps you can make to reduce your toxic burden
• My own journey with switching to non toxic products
• +So much more

Connect with Lauren:

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Tamar Feldman, RDN CDE is a dietitian whose mission is to improve lives by empowering individuals to use nutrition to improve their gut health and hormone balance. She is a recognized expert on IBS/SIBO and has developed the Gut Dietitian training protocols on IBS and IBD for Registered Dietitian education. She writes, lectures, and counsels extensively on IBD, IBS, PCOS/fertility, and thyroid health and is the founder of thegutdietitian.com virtual practice and co-founder of the app Belly.

Listen in to hear Tamar share:

• What is the gut microbiome and how does it affect our overall health
• What your poop can tell you about your overall health
• What is SIBO and why might it be the cause of your bloating issues
• How she helps women with SIBO heal their guts, eliminate bloating, and feel better
• The gut microbiome-thyroid connection
• The impact of stress on your gut health
• And so much more! 

Connect with Tamar: 

https://www.thegutdietitian.com/

Connect with Lauren:

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

What do you think of when you hear the word labor? If you’re anything like me, your first associations are probably horrible  scenes out of a movie with women screaming in pain. If you have scary associations with labor, it makes sense! That’s all that most of us have heard. But what if it isn’t necessarily true?

In this special solo episode, I share my two birth stories, which were the most beautiful, empowering, embodied experiences of my life! 

Listen in to hear me share:

• Why my deep fear of needles pushed me to look into natural births
• How conventional birth practices in the west have put doctors before mothers
• Why feeling safe and empowered during birth can speed up labor and prevent complications
• The resources that best supported me in having a natural, unmedicated birth
• Both of my labor stories (and how my son was born in less than 2 hours)
• How my birth stories helped me heal the distrust I developed with my body through infertility
• And so much more!

Connect with Lauren:

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Tova Benisty is a certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, gym coach, TRX coach, and pre and post-natal trainer.

Through her work with women, she realized that many women are unaware of what happens to their bodies postpartum, how to exercise correctly after giving birth, and that a weak core is healable.

She began learning about diastasis recti in-depth, and after starting to train women with specifically tailored exercises, she understood that there was a real need for a broken-down daily program that women could incorporate into their busy lives.

She has helped hundreds of postpartum mamas reclaim their strength and confidence.

Listen in to this episode to hear Tova share:

• The struggles that moms are facing postpartum when it comes to body image, weak core, healing, and recovery.
• The biggest myths that she sees about fitness postpartum.
• What diastasis recti is and how core work can help heal it.
• Common misconceptions when it comes to helping the body heal after birth
• + so much more.

Connect with Lauren:

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Our thoughts shape our feelings, which shape our actions. Understanding the factors that shape our thoughts can help us create a mindset that sets us up for success when it comes to the way we think, feel, and take action towards taking care of our health.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• The connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions.
• Practical tips for recognizing and altering negative thought patterns.
• The significance of mindfulness and intentional consumption.
• Strategies to counteract societal influences and cultivate a healthier mindset.
• Personal stories and professional insights to motivate and inspire you.
• + so much more

Join Lauren as she sheds light on the 'thoughts-feelings-actions' model, offers practical advice on thought management, and discusses the challenges posed by societal and media influences. This episode is packed with actionable tips and heartfelt encouragement to help you harness the power of your thoughts for a healthier, happier life.

Connect with Lauren:

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, is a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. She is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health. She is also the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a master’s degree in nutrition; extensive training as a doula, yoga teacher, and personal trainer; and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, all of which inform her approach to pre-pregnancy wellness.

• Alexandria's transformative journey from healthcare consulting to prenatal nutrition.
• The significance of proactive preconception care for both women and men.
• How blood, hormone, and nutrient status influence fertility.
• The impact of modern lifestyles and environmental toxins on reproductive health.
• Practical advice on integrating ancient wisdom with modern science to boost fertility.
• Key strategies for optimizing reproductive health and ensuring a healthy pregnancy.
• + so much more

Connect with Alexandria

Nine Months is Not Enough

Poplin Preconception Testing- use code HEALTHANDHORMONES10 for 10% off Poplin premium testing

Connect with Lauren:

Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy, My signature  10 week program: A step-by-step program to empower you with a proactive plan to boost your egg quality, heal your hormone imbalances, and optimize your fertility without feeling confused or overwhelmed.

Use the code podcast to save 10% at checkout. 

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

“I would love to start eating healthier but I just don’t have enough time”

I hear this SO often. But the truth is, we all have 24 hours in a day. In this episode I share my practical tips and tricks for how to schedule time for your healthy habits because if we don’t make time for them, they don’t end up happening. 

Listen in to hear me share:

• Why you need to create time in your schedule for your healthy habits
• The power of a calendar audit
• How to set long-term goals and working backwards
• The impact of identity on your habits
• Weekly and daily planning for success
• Zero-based scheduling- how it helps you prioritize your time
• Planning and reflection: understand the importance of regular planning and reflection in your time management journey.
• Accountability and valuing your time
• + so much more

Connect with Lauren:

Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy, My signature  10 week program: A step-by-step program to empower you with a proactive plan to boost your egg quality, heal your hormone imbalances, and optimize your fertility without feeling confused or overwhelmed.

Use the code podcast to save 10% at checkout. 

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

For the past decade, Sarit has worked as a healer and coach, helping people heal and transform their lives. Sarit has studied various healing techniques and methodologies including analytical reflexology, and analytical crystal stone healing. 

Through her work with hundreds and hundreds of clients, Sarit has developed a unique approach to working with people. Guided by her intuition, Sarit strives to uncover the unique healing path that each person requires. Sarit is an expert at uncovering the root cause of blocks or challenges, and in just a few sessions, helps one to find their unique path to fulfillment whether it be health-related, familial, financial, emotional, spiritual and more.

Crystals and mineral stones are at the core of Sarit's practice, and in collaboration with her partners, Rachie Shnay and Joyce Azria, she fulfilled a long-time dream by creating The Healers Collection, a healing jewelry line.

Sarit Shaer was born in Israel, raised in New York, and currently lives in Jerusalem with her six beautiful children.

Listen in to hear Sarit share:

• The connection between emotional health and physical symptoms
• How our energy affects our physical and emotional health
• How mineral stones can help people on their healing journeys
• Why so many women are anxious today and what to do about it
• The emotional blockages that women with PCOS and fertility challenges commonly experience
• How to protect your energy through boundaries and self-care
• + SO much more!

Connect with Sarit:

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Sarit’s Courses

The Healer’s Collection

Connect with Lauren:

Register for my free masterclass:

Why Just Getting Off the Pill Isn’t Enough: 4 Steps to Optimize Your Fertility

Grab your spot HERE

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

In this bonus mini-episode, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the 'About Health and Hormones' podcast.

Reflecting on the journey, growth, and feedback over the past year, Lauren expresses immense gratitude to the listeners.

To mark the occasion, a special giveaway is announced, offering a chance for 2 winners to receive a $150 amazon gift card.

Rules to enter:

1. Take a screenshot of your favorite episode.
2. Share it on your instagram stories, social media, whatsapp groups, or however you share things!
3. Tag me or email me a screenshot to be entered to win!

In today’s solo episode I’m doing a deep dive on everything you need to know about getting pregnant with PCOS! This topic is obviously near and dear to my heart, because after experiencing infertility with PCOS, I used nutrition and lifestyle changes to manage my PCOS symptoms, get pregnant naturally, and achieve my dreams of becoming a mother! And I want you to know how to do it too. 

In today’s episode I cover:

• The 6 things that need to happen in order for you to get pregnant
• The most common fertility obstacles that come up for women with PCOS
• How hormone imbalances such as high androgens, high LH, and low hormone binding globulins impact fertility
• How egg quality impacts fertility
• Why conventional medical interventions such as metformin, letrozole, IUI, and IVF don’t treat the root cause of PCOS 
• Nutrition and lifestyle interventions to help treat the root cause of PCOS
• Answering your questions about getting pregnant with PCOS
• + SO much more!

I’d love to connect with you!

Register for my free masterclass: Why Just Getting Off the Pill Isn’t Enough: 4 Steps to Optimize Your Fertility

Grab your spot HERE

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

"Oftentimes, it's really about making tiny and doable changes that they will consistently do to be successful."

Nomi Levy is a double board-certified nutritionist and health and wellness coach, affiliated with Duke Integrative Medicine at Duke University.  She holds a Masters of Science in Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Her undergraduate and graduate research topics have included the psychology of long term weight-loss maintenance and the role of nutrition in ADHD.  She has a private coaching practice in Jerusalem and on Zoom, with clients from all over the world.  Additionally, she also runs educational programs on nutrition, healthy lifestyle essentials, and behavioral change. 

Listen in to hear Nomi Share:

• How her travels around the world inspired her to start creating a healthier lifestyle and teach others to do the same
• Why taking a personalized, functional approach to nutrition is crucial for treating the root cause of your symptoms
• The problems with our food culture in America
• Why restrictive dieting doesn’t work and what to focus on instead
• Simple tips that will actually improve your health
• Why we need to regulate our blood sugar throughout our lifespan
• How to improve your health during perimenopause
• + so much more!

Connect with Nomi:

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www.nomiknows.com/

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Download my free 33-page e-book, How to Boost Your Egg Quality: A Step by Step Guide and check out over 60+ Hormone Balancing recipes on my website www.laurenallennutrition.com

Meditation has been one of the most incredible tools in my life when it comes to supporting both my mental and physical health. There are so many benefits to meditation, but getting started with it can be really overwhelming if you’ve never tried before (or even if you have tried before and hated it, like I did). This episode will give you practical guidance on how to start a meditation practice, plus go through tons of different modalities of meditation to help you find the one that works best for you!

Listen in to hear me share:

• The physical, mental, and emotional benefits of meditation
• My personal journey with meditation (and why I hated it in the beginning)
• Different modalities of meditation to explore depending on what works best for you
• How to start building a consistent meditation practice
• Some of my favorite meditation tips and resources
• + so much more

Connect with Lauren:

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Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free eBook: How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.!

Gabrielle Moskovitz is a therapist at Collaborative Minds Psychotherapy specializing in maternal mental health. She is passionate about advocating for women's mental health access with issues such as infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum anxiety and depression, and struggles with motherhood. Gabrielle is currently pursuing a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMHC) through PSI. Follow along @thecheftherapist on Instagram for tips, resources, and personal stories. 

Listen in to hear Gabrielle Share:

• Her own experience with PPD after pregnancy loss
• The mental health crisis that moms are facing right now
• PPD and PPA
• Prenatal depression and anxiety
• Practical tips and strategies for improving your mental health in motherhood
• Conversations to have with your husband to help support your mental health in motherhood
• The role of medication in mental health
• + so much more!

Connect with Gabrielle:

https://www.instagram.com/thecheftherapist/

To schedule an appointment with Gabrielle: https://www.collaborativeminds.net/gabrielle 

Connect with Lauren:

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Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free eBook: How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

My TTC (trying to conceive) journey the second time around was a world of a difference compared to my journey TTC for the first time. Mostly because I was armed with knowledge and was super prepared going in!  In this episode I’m sharing the 8 things I did to prep my body for pregnancy when I was trying to get pregnant for the second time. 

Listen in to hear me share:

• Checking my PCOS status through bloodwork and ultrasounds before TTC 
• How I changed my diet when trying to get pregnant
• My supplement routine while trying to get pregnant
• How acupuncture helped me while trying to get pregnant
• How I worked on my relationship with my body after the trauma of infertility and a high risk pregnancy
• + so much more!

Connect with Lauren:

Sign up for my newsletter

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free eBook: How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Pessy Schwartz, FAE is a certified fertility awareness and reproductive health educator. She's also a kallah teacher and life coach and brings these skills together, blending the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of full cyclical healing and reclamation.

Listen in to hear Pessy Share:

• Her own journey into cyclical living and what sparked her interest in really living in sync with her own cycle
• The 4 different phases of our cycle 
• How to really embrace the luteal and menstrual phases
• How to embody our feminine energy
• How the jewish practice of taharat mishpacha aligns with the fertility awareness method and cyclical wisdom
• How our cycles are connected to the mood on a spiritual level
• + so much more 

Join Pessy’s next FAM course here + use the code Lauren at checkout to save $50!

Connect with Pessy:

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Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free eBook: How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

One of the most common blocks I see holding women back from taking care of their health is guilt. Even though we know logically that we need to put our own oxygen mask on first, and that taking care of ourselves is what allows us to take care of others, I see so many women struggling with feeling guilty when it comes to really taking the time, energy, money, and effort to take care of themselves. 

Listen in to this episode to hear me share:

• My own personal experience with feeling guilty about taking care of my health
• Three underlying ways that guilt is holding you back from taking care of your health
• Why it’s not your job to make other people feel comfortable when it comes to the way you eat
• How to move past the guilt so you can start taking care of yourself in the way you deserve
• And so much more

I’d love to connect with you!

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Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Jessie Jaskulsky is the owner of Surrogacy Simplified, a surrogacy consulting and white glove concierge that guides Intended Parents through the entire process of surrogacy. Jessie is a former Intended Parent and now has two daughters through surrogacy. Jessie founded Surrogacy Simplified as a way to elevate Intended Parents' experience with surrogacy and ensure all of her clients have an amazing journey knowing that all details, both big and small, are attended to.

Listen in to hear Jessie Share:

• Her personal journey to motherhood through surrogacy
• Jessie's journey through surrogacy, from facing challenges like a 22-week loss and secondary infertility to ultimately becoming the mother of two daughters through surrogacy.
• Insights into surrogacy's emotional, logistical, and legal aspects of surrogacy
• The cost of surrogacy
• Common misconceptions and societal views surrounding surrogacy
• special considerations for Jewish families navigating surrogacy.
• Supporting parents through their surrogacy journey.
• The benefits of having a surrogacy consultant throughout the process
• + so much more

Connect With Jessie

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Website

I’d love to connect with you!

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Lindsey Lusson is Registered Dietitian who specializes in disordered eating and infertility. She has both personal and professional experience with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) or period loss related to over exercise and under eating. Her experience led her to become passionate about educating and empowering others to advocate for their health and take charge of their fertility through proper nutrition. She has helped over 250 women recover cycles and restore their fertility naturally.

Listen in to hear Lindsey share:

• What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)?
• Lindsey's own experience with HA, period recovery, and path to motherhood
• What happens when women with HA are misdiagnosed with PCOS?
• Common risk factors that put people at risk for HA?
• Why ovulation is critical for our overall health, even if you're not trying to get pregnant
• Why birth control and IVF don't actually treat the root cause of HA?
• + so much more!

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Food Freedom Fertility Society

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Registration is Open: My signature 4-week program, Balance Your Hormones 101 is open! In this 4 week course you will learn how to build delicious, healthy meals to balance your hormones, boost your energy, regulate your period, optimize your fertility, and feel amazing in your body!

 Grab your spot HERE

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In today’s solo episode I’m doing something a little bit different- I’m answering YOUR questions that you’ve sent in and asked to be covered on the podcast!

In today’s episode I answer:

• How to navigate healthy habits when your husband/people you live with don’t eat healthy
• How to support adrenal (non-insulin resistant) PCOS?
• The number one (or 4) things I’d recommend to someone trying to conceive
• How to navigate Shabbos when trying to eat healthy

If you love this special Q + A episode, let me know! I’d love to do more of them in the future. Email me at lauren@laurenallennutrition.com with your questions so I can answer them on the next Q + A episode!

I’d love to connect with you!

Registration is Open: My signature 4-week program, Balance Your Hormones 101 is open! In this 4 week course you will learn how to build delicious, healthy meals to balance your hormones, boost your energy, regulate your period, optimize your fertility, and feel amazing in your body!

 Grab your spot HERE

Podcast listeners get a special discount! Use the code PODCAST10 to save 10% to save 10% when you sign up!

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

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Dr. Kayla Miller is a couples therapist and currently specializes in helping couples foster healthier, more connected relationships. She has a deep passion for working with couples to address common marital challenges and believes in the power of communication and vulnerability as key factors in relationship success.

Dr. Miller holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on marriage therapy, and is also a certified marriage educator.

Listen in to hear Dr. Kayla Miller share:

• Her journey to becoming a couples therapist and what inspired her to pursue this work.
• The role of proactive therapy vs. reactive therapy and how couples can benefit from seeking help early.
• Practical tips for fostering healthy marriages, including effective communication strategies and the importance of self-awareness.
• Insights from her dissertation on Orthodox Jewish women's attitudes towards Taharat HaMishpacha, revealing diverse perspectives and experiences.
• The significance of shared values and how couples can balance personal health with relationship dynamics.
• + so much more!

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Lindsay Dalton is a Menstrual Cycle and Feminine Embodiment coach, and Founder of Where the Wild Women Are, a community centred around connecting on a deeper level to our cyclical wisdom, the rhythm of the earth’s seasons and our own intuition. 

Lindsay’s work has been grounded in supporting women with reclaiming the rites of passage and to discover their inner power. 

Lindsay She has held space for hundreds of women for over a decade in her role as a birthkeeper (doula), and breastfeeding counsellor, which naturally led to her interest in helping women to connect with their wombs, heal their menstrual cycle challenges and restore their faith in their bodily wisdom.

Listen in to hear Lindsay share:

• Lindsay’s own story of how she became interested in cycle awareness, birth, and connecting to our feminine energy
• The 4 different phases or seasons of our cycles
• How the shame around our first periods manifest as trauma in the womb for so many women
• How cycle awareness changes your relationship with yourself
• How to heal your relationship with your body and build more trust with your body 

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This one is for my endo warriors! Endometriosis can be an overwhelming diagnosis to get, but for many women it’s a journey to even get a diagnosis in the first place! Since one of the main symptoms is pain in the uterine/pelvic region (especially during your period) women with endo are often dismissed as just having run-of-the-mill cramps and told it’s normal. But endometriosis is actually a serious condition where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus and comes with a number of challenging symptoms and health risks. My guest, Alyssa Chavez sheds light on how to help women with endometriosis thrive, heal from the inside out, and use diet and lifestyle modifications to manage their endo symptoms.

Alyssa is an endo warrior turned Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Restorative Wellness Practitioner. She helps women through her Thrive With Endo 1:1 coaching program to get to the root cause of their endo symptoms like bloating, pain, fatigue, and infertility by healing from the inside out. Alyssa is so passionate about helping women to be able to live their life to its fullest and truly be able to live the life of their dreams.

Listen in to hear Alyssa share:

• Understanding Endometriosis: Definition and Symptoms
• The Struggle of Diagnosis and the Role of Surgery
• Underlying Causes of Endometriosis
• Simple Steps to Improve Digestion and Hormone Balance
• The Impact of Birth Control Pills on Endometriosis
• The Role of Diet in Managing Endometriosis
• The Importance of Stress Management in Managing Endometriosis
• The Possibility of Reversing Endometriosis
• + so much more

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Register for my free masterclass: It’s Not You, It’s Your Blood Sugar: How your unbalanced blood sugar is causing your mood swings, weight gain, painful periods, and fertility challenges, and what you can do about it. Grab your spot HERE

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

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This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Motivation is awesome. It can inspire us, fill us with hope, and push us to take action. But it's fleeting. Motivation comes and goes in waves, so how can we take care of our health when we lack any motivation? In this episode I'll give you all the tips to stay consistent or jumpstart your healthy journey when motivation is MIA.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• The 2 sources of motivation
• Practical steps you can take to reignite your motivation
• How to get clear on the WHY behind taking care of your health
• How to use motivation to set up habits and systems that will keep you consistent
• Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
• How to create small wins to keep you motivated
• How to commit to positive thoughts when it gets difficult
• + so much more

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Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature and to community. 

Listen in to hear Kaely Share:

• How diet culture has impacted hormone health for women today
• How overachieving and burnout is impacting our ovulation 
• Common mistakes women are making that are impacting our hormones
• How blood sugar swings are impacting our hormones
• The benefits of progesterone beyond fertility
• The wisdom we can learn from tracking our cycle and living in sync with our cycles
• What eating for happy and healthy hormones looks like
• The importance of rest for optimal health and hormones

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Listen to hear Lauren Share:

• Why the number on the scale or BMI don’t tell the whole story
• The difference between losing muscle mass and fat mass
• How weight impacts our fertility
• How to lose fat and support your hormones at the same time
• How gut health impacts your ability to lose or gain weight
• The connection between insulin resistance and weight gain
• Why weight gain happens in women with PCOS, thyroid issues, post-menopause, and more
• Nine tips to help you with your weight loss goals while still supporting your hormones

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I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

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Kendall is an Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in women’s hormonal health. She focuses on taking a natural approach to rebalancing the body by understanding the way women’s bodies were designed to function. She works in a functional medicine practice out of New York as a consultant and has her own functional and integrative nutrition practice online. She is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner, with graduate studies in family health, nutrition and environmental health at Purdue. She is currently pursuing further graduate studies in human nutrition and biochemistry. She lives in Oaxaca, Mexico with her two children and instructs breathwork and meditation in her free time. 

Listen in to hear Kendall Share:

• How getting diagnosed with Lupus changed her relationship with her health and made her change her diet and lifestyle
• What is postnatal depletion and how is it affecting moms today?
• What are the most common nutrients that get depleted in pregnancy and postpartum?
• How can moms support their recovery through nutrition?
• The interplay between postnatal depletion and postpartum depression
• Why it’s crucial for moms to invest in their health
• The importance of rest and replenishment postpartum
• Why the risk of thyroid issues increases after pregnancy 
• + so much more!

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Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Anxiety is one of the most common struggles for women today, but most women don’t know that they can reduce their anxiety simply by changing their diet! 

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• Her personal experience with anxiety
• A bottom up approach to healing anxiety as opposed to a top down approach
• How blood sugar balance affects anxiety
• The interconnection between gut health and anxiety
• How ovulation can support your mood and mental health
• How supporting your circadian rhythm will help regulate your cortisol
• + so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

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I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Jessica Ofer, founder of Neshama Breathwork, is a trauma-informed breathwork & somatic healing coach devoted to helping heart-centered leaders ignite the purpose imprinted on their souls. Her soul-body-mind approach creates a haven for clients to reconfigure limiting beliefs & patterns, release traumas stored in the body and establish a deeper connection to their intuition. Her compassionate, grounding presence creates a haven for clients to heal emotional burdens, create self-coherence and nurture a regulated nervous system through various expertise, including breathing techniques, body awareness and inner child work. Jess is based in NYC and works with clients privately and in groups both virtually and in person. 

Listen in to hear Jessica share:

• Why she left the tech industry and entered the world of health and wellness
• How her first breathwork experience changed her life and why she decided to get certified as a breathwork coach
• The mental, physical, and emotional benefits of breathwork
• How breathwork serves as a powerful tool to navigate stress, expand our nervous system's capacity, and promote overall resilience in the face of life's challenges
• How breathwork can support immunity, enhance blood circulation, and foster a deeper connection with the soul.
• Get a little taste of breathwork with a practical breathwork session led by Jessica
• Why breathwork is an important tool in healing trauma
• + so much more!

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Neshama Breathwork

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

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This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

2023 was a rough year for a lot of us. Lauren doesn’t hold back in this episode, sharing about how she felt like this year ended with her falling off the wagon in many areas related to her personal health and wellbeing. If you’re ready to start your year off on the right foot by setting goals and actually sticking to them, this episode is for you! Get ready for an episode filled with practical methods to embrace a healthier and more fulfilling year. From self-reflection to goal-setting, Lauren guides you through the essential steps to reset and enhance your physical health, mental well-being, and overall sense of fulfillment.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

Why New Year's Resolutions Matter

Her Personal Struggles at the end of this year and the need for a reset

The Importance of Routine and Structure

How to identify What's Not Working for you right now

The Power of Setting intentions for the future

The 4 tendencies of accountability and the importance of knowing what will help hold you accountable

The 8 steps of setting goals and how to actually stick to them

Discover the pivotal role of consistency in building and sustaining positive habits as Lauren shares insights into the transformative power of daily routines.

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Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

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I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Are you struggling with how to navigate healthy eating habits with your kids?

Wondering where the line is between helping them eat nutritious foods but worried about them developing food fears or disordered eating habits?

Join us in this episode of 'About Health and Hormones' as Lauren Allen dives deep into the intricacies of this really important topic. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, Lauren shares practical tips to foster a positive relationship with food in your kids.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• 8 ways to help your kids cultivate a positive relationship with healthy foods
• What is your job as a parent when it comes to helping your kids eat healthy (and what isn’t your job!)
• The Role of Family Meals: Explore the significance of shared family meals in cultivating lifelong healthy eating habits.
• Getting Kids Involved in Cooking- how to uncover the joy and benefits of involving your children in the kitchen.
• Expressing Gratitude for Food: Understand the transformative power of instilling gratitude in your children's approach to food.
• Join Lauren as she discusses the evolution of her feeding strategies, dealing with external influences, and the vital role of clear goals in your child's nutrition. From the joys of home gardening to teaching kids to trust their bodies, this episode is packed with actionable insights to make healthy eating a natural part of your family's lifestyle.
• How to navigate uncomfortable conversations with other adults and caretakers in your children’s lives around food.

Whether you're a parent, guardian, or simply interested in promoting healthy habits, this episode has something valuable for everyone. Lauren's passion and expertise will inspire you to create a nourishing environment that fosters lifelong well-being.

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

What we consume matters. It matters in terms of nutrition, it matters in terms of environmental toxins, and it matters in terms of content- entertainment, conversations, and social media. It changes your brain. It changes the way you think. It’s incredibly powerful…for better or worse.

In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to have a healthier relationship with social media, since it’s become such a big part of our lives and has taken up so much mental real estate for so many of us. 

Listen in to hear me share: 

• How to consume social media mindfully 
• How to create healthy boundaries with social media
• Why social media content is not reality (with some personal stories of how I know this is the case)
• How social media affects your brain and mental health
• How to make sure you’re spending time and energy on building your real life, not just consuming other people’s lives through social media
• + so much more

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Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Millie Schweky, PT, DPT, CPT is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in pelvic health for women. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she practices in Ra’anana and as well as virtually overseas. As a runner, strength trainer and mother, Millie understands what it takes to return to safe exercise after giving birth and is passionate about helping her patients return to their favorite activities as quickly and possible. 

Listen in to hear Millie share:

• Who pelvic floor therapy is for
• The Impact of Hormones on the Pelvic Floor:
• The Connection Between the Jaw and Pelvic Floor: 
• The Effect of Pregnancy on the Pelvic Floor: 
• Pelvic Floor Health Post C-Section: 
• Pelvic floor health for Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: 
• Good Bowel, Bladder, and Sexual Habits:
• Painful Sex- it’s root causes and possible solutions
• Why Sucking in Your Stomach is terrible for your pelvic floor, 
• And so much more!

Catch Millie's FREE Masterclass Here- PUSHING ESSENTIALS: Learn how to decrease your risk of tearing during birth

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Looking for more support in optimizing your fertility? 

Join The Empowered Path to Pregnancy today to get started on your 10 week program to balance your hormones, boost your egg quality, and get pregnant with confidence instead of confusion and overwhelm. When you sign up in December you'll receive a special bonus:

• The Preconception Labs Checklist + explanation- a comprehensive checklist of the hormones and nutrients you want to get checked before you try to get pregnant, + a 12 page guide to understanding your lab results.

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

There is so much noise out there when it comes to how nutrition can impact your fertility. Lauren wants to clear away the nonsense and bring you clarity when it comes to the myths out there on how food affects fertility.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• The truth about when you can actually get pregnant
• The science behind how gluten and dairy affect fertility 
• The impact of gut health on fertility 
• The impact of hormonal birth control pills on your fertility and nutrient absorption
• The issue with the diagnosis of “infertility” after you’ve been trying for 12 months and haven’t gotten pregnant yet
• And so much more

Catch Lauren's Free Masterclass before it expires: Why Just Getting Off The Pill Isn’t Enough: 4 Steps to Optimize Your Fertility [note: the replay is only available until Dec. 31st, so make sure to catch it before it’s gone!]

Looking for more support in optimizing your fertility? 

Join The Empowered Path to Pregnancy today to get started on your 10 week program to balance your hormones, boost your egg quality, and get pregnant with confidence instead of confusion and overwhelm. When you sign up in December you'll receive a special bonus:

• The Preconception Labs Checklist + explanation- a comprehensive checklist of the hormones and nutrients you want to get checked before you try to get pregnant, + a 12 page guide to understanding your lab results.

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

The postpartum experience is wild. There are so many changes that happen so quickly- going through labor, having a new human to take care of, recovering from birth, feeding the baby, all while your body has been completely changed from experiencing pregnancy and birth. This was my second time giving birth and being postpartum, but the first time I really struggled with my body image, which felt shocking, confusing, and disappointing to me. I thought I was unaffected by diet culture, and my postpartum experience really busted that myth. I realized just how deeply diet culture is embedded into our brains and how it manifested during my postpartum experience. This episode details my postpartum struggle to love and accept my new body as a mom of two and hopefully will give you some tips and insights if you’re in the same boat.

Listen in to hear me share:

• How I struggled to gain enough weight in my first pregnancy and my baby was diagnosed with IUGR (intrauterine growth retardation)
• How I ate really differently in my second pregnancy and gained 50 lbs
• How I struggled with thoughts around dieting and not feeling like myself after giving birth
• My struggle to accept my postpartum bump when I had been totally fine with the baby bump while pregnant
• How women of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to the dangerous messaging of diet culture 
• Why I ditched my postpartum workout program
• What I actually focused on for recovery during my postpartum period 
• How I work on my relationship with my body and make sure that the foundation of that relationship isn’t based on how big or small it is or how it looks in the mirror
• + so much more

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Dr. Herman Weiss is an OBGYN expert in hormonal irregularities and reproductive health and has been helping women with PCOS to regain control of their ovarian health for over 2 decades.

He experience has lead him to the importance of tailoring treatments to the unique needs of individual patients, recognizing that medicine is an art that requires intuition, compassion, and a profound understanding of each patient's journey.

Drawing from his rich experience, Dr. Weiss shares his insights on the challenges of treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects a significant portion of the female population. He reveals the complexities of addressing PCOS within the medical and pharmaceutical landscape, highlighting the vital yet often overlooked role of individualized care.

Dr. Weiss takes us through his personal journey in the field of gynecology, from his initial fascination with surgical prowess to his commitment to nurturing patients through every stage of life.

With warmth and wisdom, he discusses the transformative power of holistic interventions, encompassing nutrition, exercise, mental wellness, and the intricate world of the microbiome. He speaks candidly about the impact of mental wellness on hormonal health, shedding light on the profound interconnectedness of the body and mind.

Dr. Weiss's dedication to bridging the gap between scientific advancements and compassionate patient-centered care is evident as he explores the delicate balance between pharmaceutical solutions and lifestyle modifications.

get ready to discover how the art of medicine intertwines with the science of healing, guiding us toward a future of empowered and holistic well-being.

Rivkie Zeidman was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City and studied psychology at Barnard College. After completing four years of medical school in Chicago, Rivkie moved home to NYC to complete residency in Internal Medicine. She recently published her middle grade novel Secrets Are No Fun based on her experience as the daughter of a mother grappling with a breast cancer diagnosis. She hopes to combine her love of medicine and writing to educate and empower others to take control of their health.

Tune in to hear Rivkie Share:

• Her experience going through middle school when her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer
• Why she wrote her book, Secrets are No Fun to help girls grappling with a parent’s cancer diagnosis have support and realize they’re not alone
• How to take a preventative approach to breast health depending on your age and health history
• How to get the most out of your doctors appointments and build a good relationship with your doctor
• What you need to know about the BRCA gene and breast cancer
• Why some BRCA carriers might consider IVF
• Why some women with a high breast cancer risk may consider Mastectomies, implants, and we even touched on Breast implant illness
• + so much more!

GIVEAWAY

Rivkie has been generous enough to offer a giveaway of a signed copy of the book so check out the instructions for how to do that on our instagram pages this week! 

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Rorie Weisberg is a wife, mom of four, a health coach certified in integrative nutrition, Kallah teacher, diehard recipe developer, and author of the popular Artscroll cookbook, Food You Love: That Loves You Back. Her passion is Making a healthy lifestyle doable and delicious, favorite foods included. Rorie is the founder and CEO of Full ‘N Free, LLC, an exclusive line of better-for-you baking essentials. 

Tune in to hear Rorie share:

• Her personal journey from growing up on the Standard American Diet to developing debilitating postpartum thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis, to discovering how food is medicine and heal her body, reverse her diagnoses and thrive in her health today
• Why she decided to become a health coach and started experimenting with healthy recipe development for her friends, family, and clients
• How she developed her product line of better-for-you baking products to make healthy choices more accessible for kosher families
• How practicing healthy habits helps you truly live the life you love.
• What real self care looks like and how to truly nurture your body and be a mother to yourself.
• What habits to get started with to set yourself up for success. 

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Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness! 

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This episode was produced and edited by Intent Media

Knowledge about your health and hormones can’t get you that far. Applied knowledge in the form of healthy habits is what will make all the difference. 

In this episode Lauren talks about how small changes add up to big results and why you need to focus on cultivating healthy habits instead of striving for perfection.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• The compounding effect of our habits and how they shape the trajectory of our health
• How to create healthy habits that are obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying (based on the principles from Atomic Habits by James Clear)
• How becoming aware of your current habits is the first step to creating new, intentional habits
• The importance of anchoring your desired habits into your schedule
• How to set up your environment to make your good habits easily accessible
• The science around unhealthy habits (scrolling, junk food, etc.) and how we can break some of these bad habits
• How to make your desired habits more attractive to you 
• How consistent habits will shape a new identity for you
• + so much more

Books mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Podcast episodes mentioned: Episode #4- Why You Need to Get Off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

In this episode, we will cover one of the most important topics related to hormonal health: Blood Sugar Balance.

Tune in to hear Lauren share:

• how your blood sugar gets unbalanced in the first place and what the blood sugar rollercoaster is.
• How unbalanced blood sugar can cause insulin resistance.
• How insulin resistance is at the root of many hormonal imbalances, including painful and irregular periods, PCOS, fertility problems, weight struggles, fatigue, mood swings, and more.
• The impact of sleep and stress on our blood sugar balance
• Strategies to help you balance your blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance
• + so much more

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Naomi Eastman has been a personal trainer and nutrition coach for 7 years. She teaches people that health is not easy but it is simple and it is worth it. She focuses on principles that have kept humans in good health from the beginning of time. By studying ancestral wisdom and modern science, she believes we can change the health crisis we face today. 

Listen to hear Naomi share

• What kinds of movements are best for metabolic health and building muscle
• How much and how often you need to be exercising to really see results 
• The myth that strength training is just for men and why strength training won’t make you too bulky 
• How ancestral principles can be applied to modern life to enhance our health 
• Why more and harder workouts are not always better 
• The importance of protein for building muscle and how to consume high quality protein 

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Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Talia is a registered nurse and Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) educator living in Tel Aviv. She loves helping women understand and connect with their cycles through learning the Fertility Awareness Method. She teaches FAM as a method of natural birth control, as a way to optimize conception, or as a tool to understand your cycle health.

Listen to hear Talia share:

• How her experience being on hormonal birth control led to her feeling anxious and not like herself, so she left her job as a nurse practitioner to become a Fertility Awareness Method educator
• What FAM is and how women can use it both to help them get pregnant as well as a non-hormonal method of birth control
• What’s actually happening during our cycles and how to see when we’re fertile
• What benefits we get from ovulating once a month
• Why we should be looking at our cycles as a sign of our overall health
• Why FAM can be for you even if you’re not “crunchy” or part of the “hairy armpit club!”
• Why FAM is especially important for women with PCOS or a thyroid disorder
• How stress can prevent or delay ovulation
• and so much more!

Connect with Talia:

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Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Eli Brecher is a Registered Nutritionist specializing in gut health. She is currently leading her own practice, where she helps individuals improve their well-being through a focus on digestive health. Eli’s passion for gut health stems from her personal battle with Crohn’s disease, which has driven her to explore the connection between gut health and overall wellness deeply.

She is particularly interested in the links between gut health and mental health, immunity, and lifestyle choices.

Listen in to hear Eli Brecher share:

• Eli’s personal journey with Crohn’s disease and how it led her to specialize in gut health.
• The critical importance of gut health and how it influences mental health, immunity, and overall well-being.
• Practical tips on improving gut health through diet, stress management, and healthier daily routines.
• The impact of processed foods on gut health and why mindful eating is essential.
• Lifestyle factors that contribute to better gut health include movement, meditation, and setting social media boundaries.
• The role of Omega-3, B vitamins, and other nutrients in maintaining a healthy gut.
• Common misconceptions about foods like egg yolks and their role in nutrition.
• + so much more

Connect with Eli Brecher:

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Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

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This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Welcome to "The Hormone Jungle," the wild world of women's hormones that govern everything from our moods, sleep, metabolism, periods, fertility, and just about everything in between.

In this debut episode, your host, Lauren Allen, takes you on her personal journey through the hormone jungle. She candidly shares her transformation from a sugar addict struggling with PCOS and Infertility to learning how to use food as medicine to heal her hormones, get pregnant, and then become a passionate advocate for women learning how to make diet and lifestyle changes to support their health.

Listen to hear Lauren share:

• How she lived most of her life as a sugar addict but never suspected she had health issues because she was always at a "healthy" weight.
• How she started to fear that something was wrong with her body once she started trying to get pregnant
• Her frustrating and heartbreaking journey struggling with infertility and eventually getting diagnosed with PCOS
• How she tried changing her diet out of desperation to get pregnant
• How she healed her eczema, insomnia, stomach aches, anxiety and irregular periods when she changed her diet
• Why rates of hormonal problems have skyrocketed in our modern lifestyle
• The main root causes of hormone imbalances
• + so much more

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

In this episode, I’m giving you a little history lesson and a deep dive into the development of our modern food industry and the USA nutrition guidelines. It’s probably no surprise that the nutrition advice and the food pyramid we learned about growing up hasn’t really set Americans up to achieve better health results (if anything, rates of heart disease and diabetes have only gone up…) but so much of this misguided nutrition information has made its way into schools, doctors offices, magazines, and social media, creating lots of confusion around what will actually make us healthier. I hope after listening to this episode you’ll be motivated to learn more about how food actually impacts your body, and think twice next time you hear that too much real food like eggs can raise your cholesterol levels while a bowl of honey nut cheerios promises to lower your cholesterol and build a healthy heart!

Listen in to hear me share: 

• The research (and the scientist) that started the low fat diet craze
• How the US government started to back the low fat movement in hopes of reducing heart disease
• How the food industry started adding sugar to foods when they took out the fat
• What actually happens to women when they start going low fat 
• How laws around food labels changed in the 1970’s to make highly processed food labels less transparent
• The myths around the mediterranean diet
• Why you should questioning conventional nutrition advice
• The influence of big food companies
• The confusion of intuitive eating in this world filled with confusing nutrition advice
• + so much more!

Connect with Lauren

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Elana Blanchard Goldsmith is an Organizational Psychologist and is currently on staff at Kingsley Gate, an international executive search firm. Elana has a special interest in helping employees find joy and meaning both in their work and family systems and is currently pursuing doctoral work on this topic.  Elana has a Masters in OD from Reichman University and is a trained Executive and Career Coach. Elana is originally from New York City and now lives in Tel Aviv with her husband and 2 daughters. 

Listen in to hear Elana share:

• The transition from student to working adult
• Why aiming for the work life flow is better than striving for the work life balance
• Avoiding burnout in the home and in workplace 
• What actually makes someone happy and motivated in their work 
• The mental load of working mothers
• How we identify with our work and what effect that has on our lives
• + so much more

Connect with Elana

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Connect with Lauren

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Since this is one of the topics I get asked the most questions about, I figured it was time to do a whole deep dive episode on birth control. I hope this episode can serve as a non-judgemental, educational, evidence-based resource for you as you navigate making the very personal decision about what type of contraception you choose to use.

Listen in to hear me share:

• The key factors to consider when choosing a birth control method
• Understanding the ways that different contraceptive devices prevent pregnancy
• Exploring the pros and cons of different hormonal and non hormonal birth control methods
• The impact of hormonal birth control on your mental health, thyroid, nutrient status, fertility, and more
• Answering your most common questions about birth control
• + so much more!

Connect with Lauren

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.