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Mastering Menopause with Maria and Kristin07 Oct 202401:02:22

In this episode, I welcome back Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps from Wise and Well, their women’s health and hormone education practice, to dive deep into the complexities of menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the modern health challenges women face.

Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. 

Together, Kristin and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through their clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement therapy. In addition, they have both completed advanced training in various functional testing modalities which they actively use in their robust clinical practice educating and helping midlife women. Kristin and Maria are also the co-creators of a professional training program for other midlife women’s health practitioners.

This episode covers:

  • Maria and Kristen's health challenges and experiences
  • Menopausal trasition and body changes that are common among women
  • Health concerns for menopausal women, including gut microbiome and thyroid health
  • Proactive measures for maintaining your health before or during menopause
  • What is hormone replacement therapy and why there is so much controversy around it
  • Maria and Kristen's daily non negotiables to support their health

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Connect with Maria and Kristin:

Instagram: @wise_and_well_

Website: https://wiseandwell.me/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Hypermobility with Taylor Goldberg22 Jul 202400:58:46

In this episode, I am joined by Taylor Goldberg to discuss all things hypermobility. This is a diagnosis that I have seen in an increasing number of clients, so I’m excited to have Taylor on and educate more on the topic. We previously discussed hypermobility in the two MCAS episodes with Michelle Shapiro. I’ll link them below!

Taylor is a Chiropractor-turned Virtual Hypermobility Coach who helps people struggling with hypermobility (and related conditions) navigate the newness and unknowns of HSD/hEDS, enabling them to understand their body's unique needs and regain a fulfilling life. In addition to assisting clients with hypermobility, she recently launched a course aimed at helping clinicians better understand how to assist their hypermobile patients. Taylor possesses a unique perspective rooted in her education and personal experiences with hypermobility, which has driven her to initiate changes not only within the hypermobility community but also within the chiropractic field. She recently introduced a mentorship program called 'Clinical Concepts,' where they delve into the drawbacks of one-size-fits-all chiropractic practices and underscore the significance of an evidence-based approach to treatment and self-care. 

This episode covers:

  • Taylor's journey from her background as a chiropractor to pivoting to be a hypermobility coach
  • What is hypermobility and it impacts our health
  • How MCAS impacts hypermobility
  • Taylor's approach to supporting individuals with hypermobility thrive, including tracking flares and lab testing
  • Advice for finding an exercise routine, including what to be careful with
  • Actionable tips to support your hypermobility daily

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Links/Resources: 

Connect with Taylor:

Website: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/

Instagram: @thehypermobilechiro

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

The Root Cause of Reflux with Michelle Shapiro, RD04 Dec 202301:09:41

In this episode, I am interviewing Michelle Shapiro, an integrative functional registered dietitian who's going to unravel the confusion that often surrounds reflux treatment. We'll explore why conventional medicine's approach to reflux may not always be in your stomach's best interest, and why you may sometimes need to fuel the fire. Michelle helps us understand the contributing factors of reflux symptoms – ranging from a burning throat and chest pain to that nagging feeling of hunger paired with nausea. Michelle also cautions about supplements and touches on the complex relationship between pregnancy, hiatal hernias, and how managing stress and histamine levels plays a vital role in your health.

If you've ever wondered about the connection between stress, your thyroid, and the importance of listening to your body – you won't want to miss this episode. We also have a special Q&A waiting for you over at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only.  Please talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what's best for you. 

This episode covers:

  • Common symptoms of acid reflux
  • Causes of high and low stomach acid levels
  • Connection between histamines, stomach acid, and acid-reducing drugs
  • The impact of pregnancy on reflux and histamine intolerance
  • Strategies for reflux relief and dietary management

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ 

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ 

Quiet The Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026

Connect with Me: 

My Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd   
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Minerals Supportive Nutrition For Kids27 Nov 202301:03:37

In this episode, I am breaking down important minerals to prioritize for children and answering questions I got from this community on specific scenarios like what to do when a child is dairy free, important considerations for eczema, and so much more! If you’d like access to the bonus episode that shares more resources and specifics on hair testing and kids, you can join me on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

As always, everything shared in this episode is for informational purposes only. I encourage you to do your own research and talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what’s best for you. 

This episode covers:

  • Mineral rich nutrition for babies, toddlers, and kids 
  • Minerals and gut health and kids 
  • Probiotics or fermented foods for supplements 
  • HTMA and stool testing with babies, toddlers, and kids 


Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/


Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Building Resilience In Motherhood with Amy Slater20 Nov 202301:00:21

I am interviewing my friend and colleague, Amy Slater. Amy's journey of self-discovery began with the birth of her first set of twins. Embracing motherhood brought about a massive shift in her persona marking a significant turning point in her life, guiding her on a path that led to significant transformation.  Amy hopes that her story can inspire others to make positive changes in their own lives. This episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

My Favorite Paleovalley Products

Resources mentioned:

How To Assess Stress On An HTMA13 Nov 202300:28:06

In this episode, I am covering how to use hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA to assess your stress. This is one of the most valuable parts of the test, in my opinion. You get to understand what stage of stress you are in and why you may or may not be handling stress well. For most people, it is a big eye opener and something that can finally lead to confronting your stress and making lifestyle changes. If you are interested in how you can learn more about your thyroid from an HTMA, please listen to the previous episode where I covered this in detail. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any changes.

This episode covers:

  • The difference between high and low mineral levels
  • Three stages of stress and how to identify them on an HTMA
  • How sodium and magnesium levels are helpful for understanding your stress
  • Two key ratios, and what a high or low ratio means on an HTMA

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

What You Can Learn About Your Thyroid On An HTMA06 Nov 202300:33:17

In this episode, I am breaking down how you can learn about your thyroid health on a hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA. The HTMA is my favorite test to assess how well our bodies are able to use thyroid hormone and is a great way to get the full picture of thyroid health beyond blood labs. The bonus episode this week goes through all of my favorite assessment tools for thyroid health including HTMA, optimal thyroid blood ranges, basal body temperature, and using your symptoms to measure progress. You can access this bonus on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any changes.

This episode covers:

  • The difference between HTMAs versus thyroid blood labs
  • How to assess thyroid function and hormone use using an HTMA
  • How minerals can affect your thyroid function

My Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd   

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Pregnancy Updates and Q&A30 Oct 202301:16:39

In this episode, I am sharing details about the first half of my second pregnancy, comparing it to my previous, sharing what I’m doing differently, and answering your common pregnancy questions. I also did a bonus episode for my Patreon members answering their questions on pregnancy. You can find this on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

This episode covers:

  • What I did for my health before trying to conceive again
  • How this pregnancy compares to my first
  • Timing HTMAs before conceiving, during pregnancy, and postpartum
  • Answering common questions such as what I'm doing differently, my thoughts on placenta encapsulation, and how to help with morning sickness

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Fatigue Case Study23 Oct 202300:39:22

In this episode, we are wrapping up our case study series with a case study focusing on fatigue. Our third case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Taylor. This case study is shared with permission. We did change her name and a few details to protect her privacy. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

Taylor came to us with extreme fatigue (and I mean extreme) and a slew of other symptoms that were very concerning to her. She started out in the Master Your Minerals course and then did a results review with me. She discovered she had very low mineral levels and was as depleted as she felt. After making some hard life decisions and prioritizing her health, she regained the energy she lost and started to feel like herself again.

This episode covers:

  • Her main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously tried
  • Taylor's stress timeline, what she was doing well, and where we decided to focus
  • Her HTMA results and the very few additional interventions we added as a result
  • Taylor's healing ups and downs over the next seven months

My Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd   

Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Gut Health Case Study16 Oct 202300:50:29

We have our second case study this week focusing on a gut health case. Erin is joining me again to help break it all down for you. We went through a thyroid case last week, so if that’s of interest to you, make sure you listen to the previous episode as well. 

We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client that struggled with fatigue and energy issues next week. 

Our second case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Jenna. I reached out to her to ask if we could share her story since I think many people will relate. We did change her name, but all other details are accurate.

Jenna’s main concerns were not necessarily digestive symptoms, but many things came back to the poor health of her gut, which is why we chose her for this case. Her main concerns were headaches/migraines around her cycle, acne, hair loss, and recurrent UTI’s and yeast infections. She did an HTMA through the Master Your Minerals course and had very high copper and calcium. It freaked her out and she wanted additional guidance so she got 1:1 support through a results review and then became a 1:1 client to work deeper on healing her gut after rebalancing her copper levels. This allowed her to reduce her acne, headaches/migraines, and get rid of the recurrent infections she was dealing with. And most importantly to her, finally put a stop to her hair loss.

This episode covers:

  • Jenna's main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously tried
  • Create her stress timeline, determine what she was doing well, and where to focus
  • Three phases of interventions based on her HTMA results
  • Jenna's healing results in the months following

Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/

Practitioner Program Waitlist: https://bit.ly/3ZszVfL 

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Mineral Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Thyroid Case Study09 Oct 202300:54:43

We have our first case study this week and joining me to break it all down for you is one of my clinical nutritionists, Erin. We will be covering a thyroid case this week since that’s what my patrons wanted the most and then next week we will dig into a digestive/gut health case. We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client that struggled with fatigue and energy issues. 

Our first case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Tina. I reached out to her to ask if we could share her story since I think many people will relate. We did change her name, but all other details are accurate.

Tina’s main concern was thyroid health and specifically, Hashimoto’s. She did an HTMA through the course and noticed her calcium was really high. When she got 1:1 support we worked on rebalancing calcium through her nutrition and lifestyle primarily, as stress was a big part of her high calcium. This gave her the energy she was looking for and greatly reduced her thyroid antibodies since high calcium can slow down our metabolism and impact all systems in the body. 

This episode covers:

  • Tina's main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously tried
  • Create her stress timeline and determine foundational interventions
  • Her HTMA lab testing results
  • Additional interventions based on her HTMA results
  • Tina's healing ups and downs

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

My Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd   

5 Important Minerals For Menopause02 Oct 202300:35:28

In this episode, I am digging into important minerals to consider for midlife women. There are five common mineral imbalances that I tend to see in perimenopausal and menopausal women. These are not always the case, but the majority of midlife women that I’ve worked with fall into this category. I’m going to break down each one and how they can impact symptoms and health concerns women experience during menopause as well. If you want to get access to the bonus episode I did for menopause and tools that can help, you can join me over on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.


This episode covers:

  • The impact of excess calcium in midlife women
  • Imbalance of low magnesium and why it's a big concern
  • Effects of low sodium and its stress on the body
  • The importance of potassium
  • Imbalances in the body due to high iron levels

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Preparing For Perimenopause15 Jul 202400:51:35

In this episode, I’m answering a common question I get from this community and that is how can we prepare our bodies for perimenopause and beyond. I’ll be breaking down how to figure out when your transition may start and what areas you want to consider focusing on. 

As always, I’m a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian. Please discuss any changes you may want to make to your health with your medical provider. 

This episode covers:

  • How to time your perimenopausal transition and health challenges that may occur
  • Role of hormonal imbalances and its impact on health in midlife
  • The importance of supporting the thyroid during perimenopause
  • Tips for supporting your circadian rhythm and receiving light exposure to support your health
  • Nutrition changes that occur during perimenopause and what you should focus on
  • Using hot and cold therapy for managing symptoms
  • Lifestyle adjustment recommendations for preparing for perimenopause

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Resources/Links:

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

How To Thrive During Menopause25 Sep 202300:52:15

In this episode, I am focusing on an important topic that has been heavily requested, menopause! When I think about how to thrive during menopause and set yourself up for success, I think of four main areas: thyroid, stress, nutrition, and our daily habits. If you’ve already gone through menopause, I just want to say it’s never too late to work on the things I cover today. Also, if you did a lot of work and feel like you’ve tried all the things but are still really struggling through menopause, I know that can be really hard, but making nutrition and lifestyle changes is still supporting your long term health. It’s easy to forget that everything we’ve done our entire lives is going to impact our menopausal experience. When we’ve lived a certain way for a long time it can take time to undo a lot of that dysfunction. Be patient and know you are still doing really good things for your body and future health. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making nutrition, lifestyle, or supplement changes.

This episode covers:

  • How suboptimal thyroid function leads to symptoms experienced during menopause
  • Recommendations to reduce stressors
  • Tips for supporting a healthy stress response
  • Three nutrition tips for menopausal women
  • Daily habits to support your body through menopause

Get Your Paleovalley Beef Sticks: https://paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Minerals & The Nervous System18 Sep 202300:29:22

Last week I interviewed Irene Lyon and focused on the nervous system, so this week I thought it would be fun to follow up that episode with how our nervous system affects certain minerals and testing we can use to get a visual of this. I have bonus episodes on all of these minerals inside Patreon. You can go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd and join the exclusive tier to get access to all of the bonus episodes I’ve ever shared and submit questions for Q&As.

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements. 

This episode covers: 

  • Calcium, Phosphorus, and the Ca/P Ratio
  • How our nervous system plays a major role in our regulation of sodium
  • The relationship between stress and an increase in magnesium loss
  • About the cyclical relationship with cortisol and zinc

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Nervous System 101 with Irene Lyon11 Sep 202300:58:42

Joining me on today's episode is Irene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert. Irene teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives.

To date, her online programs and classes have reached over 9,500 people in over 90 countries. Irene has a Master’s Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for ALL of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice). Irene spends her free time eating delicious food, hiking in the mountains or walking along the Pacific Ocean in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Continue our conversation inside Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

In this episode, we cover:

  • Irene's background and what brought her to the work she does today
  • Signs that your nervous system is out of balance
  • What you need to know when it comes to healing your nervous system
  • Survival stress and how it impacts our nervous system
  • Constantly calming ourselves and the window of tolerance
  • The best way to start healing our nervous system

Connect with Irene:

https://irenelyon.com/field-guide-to-your-nervous-system

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkXgr0E9ZWUg4iSDEUKqVA 

https://irenelyon.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/irenelyon/

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

3 Minerals That Impact Mental Health04 Sep 202300:49:32

In this episode, we are continuing the topic of mental health from our previous episode with my mentor, Brendan Vermeire, and diving into how three specific minerals can impact our mental health: copper, zinc, and iron.  Since all of the minerals covered today have their own separate deep dives that go into all the nuance of their functions, testing, etc., you can also find bonus episodes for them inside patreon.com/hormonehealingrd when you join at the exclusive tier. This gives you access to ALL content I’ve ever shared on Patreon, where the $10 tier gives you access to what has been shared that month and every month moving forward.

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

This episode covers:

  • Mental health during the postpartum period and excess copper
  • How to support excess copper
  • The connection between zinc deficiency and mental health conditions
  • Whether you should supplement with zinc
  • Iron deficiency and excess iron's impact on our mental health
  • How to support optimal iron status

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Holistic Mental Health with Brendan Vermeire28 Aug 202300:55:33

In today's episode, I am chatting with Brendan Vermeire, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker.  He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.

He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health’ through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction.  He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health. 

In this episode, we cover:

  • Brendan's background and journey to the functional mental health field
  • Mental health issues and chemical imbalances, with Brendan's viewpoint about the root of our mental health concerns
  • What is driving epigenetic changes and how can they show up as mental illness
  • How early life stress in childhood can alter our behavior
  • Chasing root causes of health issues and trauma responses
  • How mold impacts our brains, and its connection to mental health
  • Brendan's advice for individuals struggling with their mental health

Connect with Brendan:

www.metabolicsolutionsllc.com

https://www.facebook.com/metabolicsolutionsllc/

@the_holistic_savage

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-vermeire-23754693/

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Gut Health 10121 Aug 202300:49:39

We covered how to have good digestion and support detox in the last two episodes, so the natural next step is to dig deeper into understanding our gut health and how we can begin optimizing it. Digesting our food well is crucial for a healthy gut, so make sure you listen to that one too! I’ll be referencing it a bit throughout to tie it all together. 

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements.

This episode covers:

  • Key functions of gut bacteria
  • What impacts our gut microbiome
  • The role of our immune system
  • What happens when things get out of balance
  • How you can start supporting your gut health today 

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

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How To Naturally Detox14 Aug 202300:45:53

While the internet would have you believe that you need a supplement or cleanse to support your body’s detox pathways, our bodies detoxify daily on their own. We can absolutely have difficulty with certain organs that can negatively impact our ability to detox, but you might be surprised at what will actually help you detox better. No, it’s not milk thistle. While I do love this herb, there’s a lot more to supporting liver detoxification and detoxification in general than just taking a supplement. If you want to learn more about specific foods and supplements that can support detoxification once you have the foundations in place, join patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to get access to this week’s bonus episode where I dive different options for detox support depending on what you have going on. 

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements. 

This episode covers:

  • How our bodies detox on their own
  • Signs and symptoms of poor detoxification
  • Four areas that can hinder detoxification
  • How to support and enhance your liver and natural detoxification 

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How To Have Healthy Digestion07 Aug 202300:37:52

As we continue to work through the foundations for season 5, we have an important topic this week: digestion! Many women struggle with their digestion whether that be bloating, constipation, loose stools, reflux, etc. A lot of our digestive struggles come back to our body’s inability to produce optimal digestive juices and enzymes because a lot of us are living in a constantly stressed state or have lived in one in the past. 

In this episode, I am going to break down exactly how our bodies digest our food and how you can support your own digestion right now at home. If you want to learn more about how to specifically support constipation and loose stools, make sure you join my Patreon at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. I go into specific things you can do for those two digestive issues in the bonus episode. 

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements. 

This episode covers:

  • How our body digests food
  • Tapping into your vagus nerve for relaxation
  • How digestive bitters work to support digestion and overall gut health
  • Benefits of apple cider vinegar on digestion and overall health

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Master Your Minerals course:
https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Can Supplements Harm Your Health?31 Jul 202300:48:08

Supplements are so common these days that it’s easy to forget just how powerful they are. You can go to the grocery store, pharmacy, and most prominently, online to find just about anything you need. I think it’s great that access to supplements is so widely available, but the downside to supplements being so readily available is that they are often taken without as much consideration. Because we can add them to our cart so easily, we may not realize that they could cause more harm than good depending on the supplement and the person.

Again, supplements are powerful, they are an amazing resource to have, but my goal with this episode is to teach you how to analyze supplements that you’re interested in or that are being marketed to you and know go through a series of questions to have an idea of whether or not they are a good fit for you.

I have a bonus episode this week inside Patreon that takes this a step further and highlights certain conditions and supplements that CAN be helpful. You can join my patreon community at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

As always this is not medical advice. I’m a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian so please talk with your medical provider before making any changes.

This episode covers:

  • Supplements & the influencer era
  • Questions to ask yourself when considering a supplement
  • Commonly recommended supplements that could cause more harm than good

Mineral Quiz:  https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

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Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

A Holistic Approach To Optimizing Cortisol Levels24 Jul 202300:52:49

Stress is a part of everyday life, especially in the fast-paced society we live in today. Many people are aware that having too much stress isn’t good for their health and have at least some idea that stress can cause both physical and mental issues. But what do we do about it? How can we mitigate unnecessary stressors and make our bodies more resilient to the unavoidable stressors in our day to day? That’s what I want to talk about in today’s podcast episode! 

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before implementing any changes. 

5 main areas we will cover:

  1. Minimizing stressors using nourishment and blood sugar
  2. Supporting minerals for a healthy stress response
  3. The impact of light exposure on cortisol levels and circadian rhythm
  4. How information, inputs, and stimulation can be a blessing and a curse
  5. Your daily rhythm’s impact on stress hormones and minerals

Mineral Quiz:  https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

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MCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility Part 2 with Michelle Shapiro, RD08 Jul 202400:54:22

We are back with part two with Michelle Shapiro! After our initial discussion in the last episode about how these conditions relate to one another, today we are diving into conventional treatments and functional approaches for MCAS, POTS, and hypermobility. Michelle and I discuss why jumping straight to restrictive diets might not be the best long-term solution, why stabilizing mast cells should come first, and why specialized care is crucial.

This episode covers:

  • What is missing from conventional treatments for MCAS
  • Why stabilizing mast cells and mediators needs to happen before addressing root causes
  • The importance of personalized approaches for highly sensitive and hypermobility individuals
  • Holistic management for POTS including sodium intake, compression socks, and potassium-rich foods
  • Utilizing the Highly Sensitive Body Hub for MCAS and related symptoms

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ 

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ 

Listen to Quiet The Diet: https://www.quietthediet.com/ 

Apply to work with Michelle and her team: https://michelleshapirord.com/private-practice 

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

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Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

How To Eat To Support Your Hormones17 Jul 202301:00:58

Welcome to season five! I am getting back to the basics this season, today’s episode is something most people tend to overcomplicate, which is how to eat to support your hormones. This episode is specifically for you ladies as so many of us have spent years dieting or in a high stress state due to all of the plates we juggle.

During this impactful conversation, I share the three main ways to create safety in nutrition and what that actually means for your body. I also give an example of a typical day of a healthy diet, my tips on how to get more protein in and how you can tell if you are eating enough to properly fuel yourself. 

In today’s episode, I cover:

  • The three main things to create safety through nutrition 
  • Calculating your TDEE 
  • How to figure out if you are eating enough
  • Stress and stress hormones impact on your body 
  • Tips for eating more protein 

TDEE Calculator: tdeecalculator.net 

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Mineral Highlights08 May 202300:56:05

It’s time to wrap up season four of mineral deep dives with a fun recap episode. I will be sharing the highlights for each mineral and if you haven’t listened to an episode and something I talk about interests you, I hope it encourages you to dig a little deeper. 

Tune in to hear:

  • How to test your mineral status {1:13}
  • Why excess calcium is an issue for so many people {8:51}
  • Magnesium and its importance {13:52}
  • The role of sodium in stress {23:02}
  • Potassium deficiency and blood sugar {30:33}
  • The importance of zinc {36:40}
  • The iron recycling system {41:48}
  • Selenium’s impact on thyroid health {49:31}

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Selenium Deep Dive01 May 202300:48:04

This is our last mineral deep dive of season 4. I covered 7 minerals over the last 8 episodes (iron was a doozy) and will be wrapping up the mineral deep dives with a look at selenium. As always we will go through what selenium does in the body, the recommended daily intake, how it impacts our hormones, and then I will answer your questions at the end with a rapid fire. If you want to learn about the different mineral interactions with selenium, hear me walk through a case study of a client that benefited from selenium, and get a sample day of optimizing the selenium in our food, you can get access to all bonus content on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.com. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before you make any nutrition, lifestyle, or supplement changes. 

This episode covers:

  • What does selenium do in the body? {2:57}
  • Deficiency and toxicity of selenium {8:35}
  • How does selenium impact the thyroid? {17:28}
  • The connection between selenium and fertility {31:45}
  • What minerals interact with selenium status? {36:51}
  • Do high selenium foods have high mercury? {42:21}

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Iron Deep Dive Part 224 Apr 202300:47:46
Strap in, we have a controversial one. It’s time for our mineral deep dive on iron! The mineral that gets many people up in arms, probably even more so than copper. Like most minerals, I think once you understand how our bodies regulate iron, you can see past the confusing information that tends to go to extremes. Most often, things fall somewhere in between. In this episode, I will go through the iron recycling system, what we use iron for in the body, and different iron imbalances.

The bonus episode will breakdown iron case studies where I show an iron deficiency case and an iron overload case that go through labs. I also have an iron rich foods list with the amount of iron per serving and a sample day showing how you can get 20-25mg of heme iron and 34-38mg of total iron. I also cover how iron impacts estrogen. You can get access to the bonus episode by joining patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

This episode covers:

  • What is macrocytic anemia? {1:21}
  • Three examples of microcytic anemia {4:20}
  • Highlights of anemia of chronic disease {15:09}
  • Risk factors for iron overload {28:40}
  • The connection between PCOS and iron overload {33:58}
  • How to test for iron {39:39}
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Iron Deep Dive Part 117 Apr 202300:46:51

Strap in, we have a controversial one. It’s time for our mineral deep dive on iron! The mineral that gets many people up in arms, probably even more so than copper. Like most minerals, I think once you understand how our bodies regulate iron, you can see past the confusing information that tends to go to extremes. Most often, things fall somewhere in between. In this episode, I will go through the iron recycling system, what we use iron for in the body, and different iron imbalances. The bonus episode will breakdown iron case studies where I show an iron deficiency case and an iron overload case that go through labs. I also have an iron rich foods list with the amount of iron per serving and a sample day showing how you can get 20-25mg of heme iron and 34-38mg of total iron. I also cover how iron impacts estrogen. You can get access to the bonus episode by joining patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

This episode covers:

  • Functions of iron {3:40}
  • How we absorb and release iron {9:05}
  • How bacterial pathogens can acquire iron {19:00}
  • The most important enzymes that help transport iron {24:24}
  • RDA for iron {32:30}
  • How important is bioavailable copper? {38:39}
  • How do I support my thyroid? {43:25}

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Zinc Deep Dive10 Apr 202301:01:11

It’s time for our mineral deep dive on zinc! Another popular mineral, right up there with magnesium, but often misunderstood and supplemented with blindly. In this episode, I cover what zinc does in the body, go through the RDA, and dig into how zinc impacts many aspects of our health like gut health, hormones, blood sugar, and thyroid function. In this week’s bonus episode on Patreon, I cover the relationship between zinc and copper as well as other minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. I also answer the common question of when someone should supplement with zinc and go through options for that as well as provide a list of zinc rich foods and a sample day of someone getting 39mg of zinc from their diet. Go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to join patreon and get access to bonus content!

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

This episode covers:

  • The function of zinc in our body {3:17}
  • Signs of zinc deficiency, with associated diseases and conditions {12:20}
  • Zinc and your gut health {23:54}
  • Zinc deficiency and the immune system {35:21}
  • How zinc affects sex hormones, for both men and women {40:53}
  • Zinc deficiency effects on blood sugar {48:41}
  • Thyroid function and zinc absorption {50:53}

Full show notes & references: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e6-zinc-deep-dive/ 

Links/Resources:

Potassium Deep Dive03 Apr 202300:57:05

In this episode, I am doing a deep dive on potassium, one of my favorite minerals because of how it can positively impact those struggling with thyroid health, hormone imbalances, and blood sugar issues. Potassium is definitely an undervalued mineral that deserves more attention! As always, I’ll be going through the different functions of potassium and answering listener questions at the end. If you want access to the bonus episode where I dig into how to improve low potassium on a hair mineral test, share potassium rich food ideas and a sample day of getting at least 4,700mg, and a potassium supplement breakdown, you can join patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

This episode covers:

  • How potassium is regulated {8:28}
  • Adequate intake for potassium {15:50}
  • Potassium intake and blood sugar {21:21}
  • Blood pressure and thyroid health {32:05}
  • Major contributors to potassium deficiency {34:47}
  • Mineral interactions {39:23}
  • The best way to get enough potassium {47:47}
  • Risk and benefits of whole foods vs. supplements {52:57}

Links/Resources:

Sodium Deep Dive27 Mar 202301:17:56

In this episode, I am breaking down what exactly we need sodium for, debunking a lot of myths around salt intake, and as usual will go through how sodium impacts areas like our thyroid, digestion, and blood sugar since they all have a huge impact on hormone health. I also answer listener questions at the end and have a bonus episode for patreon members. In this bonus episode, I go through HTMA case studies with high and low sodium, share a chart comparison of all the popular electrolyte powders with the pros and cons, and so much more. You can join patreon at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd


Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 


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Magnesium Deep Dive20 Mar 202301:20:37

In this episode, we are doing our magnesium deep dive and digging into the different roles magnesium plays in the body, how it impacts our thyroid, blood sugar, hormones, and vitamin D status. I will also be doing a rapid fire Q&A at the end where I will answer questions submitted on Instagram. I will be breaking down how magnesium levels impact heavy metal retention as well as all of the different types of magnesium and their uses for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

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Calcium Deep Dive13 Mar 202300:55:28

In this episode, we are doing a mineral deep dive on calcium, a mineral that is mostly known for its impact on bone health, but has a huge impact on our thyroid, ability to balance our blood sugar, and how our nervous system functions as well. As always with these mineral deep dives, I will cover what calcium does in the body and what happens when we have high or low levels. I will also be covering lab testing for calcium via blood and hair mineral testing along with providing sample days of how to get enough calcium from food for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

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MCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility Part 1 with Michelle Shapiro, RD01 Jul 202400:54:21

Today, Michelle Shapiro joins me again for another episode! Michelle is an integrative and functional registered dietitian who has helped over 1,000 clients reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and immune issues, and approach their weight in a loving way. Together, we discuss the complex world of long Covid, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and histamine issues and Michelle shares her personal journey and insights on how chronic stress, gut health, and hypermobility intersect with these conditions. This episode not only provides practical strategies for managing these conditions but also emphasizes the importance of understanding your body's unique needs. Michelle and I address how excessive mast cell activation can affect day-to-day life and pregnancy, offering a hopeful perspective on achieving full recovery through both conventional and non-conventional treatments.

This episode covers:

  • Understanding your unique body requirements and creating a specific system for introducing necessary nutrients
  • The critical role a hopeful and proactive mindset plays in managing and overcoming health challenges
  • Complexities of treating conditions like MCAS and POTS
  • Relation of hypermobility, nervous system, and connective tissue issues with MCAS and POTS
  • Importance to see the interconnectedness of symptoms
  • Function of mast cells and how COVID-19 can trigger MCAS

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ 

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ 

Quiet The Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Mineral Testing06 Mar 202301:03:51

Welcome to season 4 of the podcast! This season we are focusing on minerals. How to test them, what the different minerals do in our bodies, how they impact our hormones and overall health as well as other systems of the body. 

We also have some exciting podcast updates. You heard me mention a podcast Patreon in the introduction. You may be thinking, what patreon? The AYM podcast patreon is new! I started it in February as a way to bring the podcast community together and provide more resources to support listeners on their healing journeys. You will still get your weekly episode of the podcast, but it will be a bit shorter (hopefully) and easier to digest. 

Each week, patrons get a bonus episode of the podcast along with downloadable resources. For example, in this episode I’m focusing on how to test minerals and what different types of tests tell you.  The bonus episode is a results review of a hair test and blood work to help bring all the principles of the episode together. The downloadable resource is a PDF of the main principles of mineral testing and lab testing resources. 

When the podcast isn’t in season, I am creating content based off monthly surveys to ensure I’m giving members the resources they need. This tier is $10. I also have an exclusive tier that is $20 a month and allows you to submit a voicemail question that I answer during a pre-recorded Q&A. Visit patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to learn more and become a patron!


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Cholesterol and Your Hormones12 Dec 202201:17:37

In this episode, I am doing a deep dive on cholesterol and the many different things it does in the body as well as how it impacts our hormones. I’ll also be covering how certain minerals can impact cholesterol and go through some things to consider when looking at your cholesterol lab test results. 

This podcast episode is for informational purposes only. While I will be discussing lab tests and possible interpretations for results, you can’t interpret a lab completely without having a whole person to compare it to. If you have concerns about your cholesterol, please share them with your doctor or medical provider. 

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Postpartum Fitness with Lindsey Cantu of BirthFit05 Dec 202201:07:07

In this episode, we are focusing on postpartum exercise with Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu. Lindsey is committed to supporting women in the various seasons of their lives. She started BIRTHFIT in 2013 with a deep belief that movement can be the bridge to cultivate our own intuition and a trust in our bodies. Lindsey is a Nervous System Based Chiropractor, Mercier Therapist, Birth Doula, NLP Practitioner, and Strength and Conditioning Coach. Through all the hats she wears in this world, she created BIRTHFIT as she saw a huge gap for sustainable, nervous system based movement and training for women in all chapters and cycles of their lives, specifically cycling, preconception, pregnant, and postpartum women. 

Beyond BIRTHFIT, Lindsey works in her chiropractic wellness practice, Willow Haus, that she co founded with Dr. Bria and Matt Mutch. Majority, if not all, of her clientele that she sees in office are women and pediatrics. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys connecting with her husband Lance, working in her garden, and taking long, slow walks. 

Lindsey’s core values are LOVE, FREEDOM,  and CONNECTION. 

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All About The Copper IUD28 Nov 202201:16:05

In this episode, I am breaking down how the copper IUD works and how it impacts different aspects of our health. When I posted a question box for this episode in my stories a couple weeks back I got a lot of questions about how the copper IUD can impact the thyroid, hormones, if it can cause copper toxicity, and more so I’ll be covering all of that too! 

As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please make sure you talk with your medical provider about what’s best for you. 

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Copper Deep Dive14 Nov 202201:14:59

I have another deep dive episode for you! In this episode, we are focusing on copper. I have a podcast episode that I did in season one that’s all about the connection between copper and iron, but copper deserves its own episode. I will also do a separate deep dive on iron in season 4 of the podcast next year where I will be doing all deep dives for one season. Just a reminder before we jump into today’s episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only. I will be mentioning some lab values, foods, and supplements surrounding copper, but it’s important you talk about any changes you’re considering with your medical provider. 

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Happy Homebirth with Katelyn Fusco07 Nov 202201:15:31

In this episode, I am talking with Katelyn Fusco of the Happy Homebirth Podcast to answer your questions about homebirth! Katelyn is a homebirth mother, a childbirth educator, and an experienced homebirth attendant. She has seen birth from many angles (literally), and knows the impact this transformative event can have on you, your baby and your entrance into motherhood for the first, second or fifteenth time. This knowledge is what spurred Katelyn to create Happy Homebirth: A brand dedicated to supporting, educating and encouraging homebirth mothers.  Through birth stories and expert interviews on the podcast to intimate education and coaching inside of The Homebirth Collective, Katelyn's goal is to provide mothers with the tools to empower themselves in their birthing experience.


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Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h

Recovering From Miscarriage with Meg Langston31 Oct 202201:05:10

In this episode, we are covering the important but challenging topic of recovering from miscarriage with my colleage Meg Langston. Meg is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant and Restorative Wellness Practitioner. She works with women to help restore their metabolic health in order to have healthy hormones, thyroid and digestive system. She believes the body talks back to symptoms and through body literacy and a food first approach healing and feeling your best self can happen.

The goal is to provide some hope and encouragement for those that have experienced a miscarriage and some ways you can support your body while recovering. 

Links/Resources:

Research article on progesterone and pregnancy loss: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(16)63029-7/fulltext 

Benefits of Infant Massage with Elina from Get Kahlmi24 Oct 202200:48:22

In this episode we are talking with Elina Furman. Elina is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with over 15 years in the baby products industry. She is deeply passionate about spreading awareness about the importance of infant/child massage and earned her infant massage certification after talking to many parents who were confused and bewildered about how to perform baby massage.

As a baby massage expert, she has conducted education for such brands as Lovevery, Legendairy Milk, Mama Glow Doula Education, Finn & Emma, Gugu Guru among many others and has been featured in Fast Company, The Mirror UK, Yahoo!, Guardian, The Sun, NY News Press and popular maternity podcasts like Limitless Pregnancy and The Natural Nipple. Her social media platform in just one year’s time has earned over 460K followers on TikTok and 189K on Instagram. 

After I had my daughter, Eliana, I found Elina on Instagram through her helpful infant massage tutorials. Her videos demonstrating how to do massage for gas and congestion are used on a daily basis in our house and I’m so grateful for all of the education she provides. 

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Histamine Intolerance 10117 Oct 202200:54:28

In this episode, I am breaking down a popular topic in the wellness world: histamines! I get a lot of questions about histamine intolerance and if people should cut out x, y, z foods. As usual, I don’t recommend going straight to cutting out foods. Can that help in the short term with symptoms? Yes, but it’s not getting to the root of the issue. This doesn’t mean you can’t cut out certain things that are causing you discomfort to get some relief, but hopefully this podcast episode will inspire you to work on other areas as well. 

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Gallbladder Health & Your Hormones with Olivia Haas10 Oct 202201:08:44

In this episode, we are focusing on the gallbladder and how not only can it impact your hormones but how hormonal changes can impact your gallbladder function as well. I have Olivia Haas also known as the Gallbladder Nutritionist on Instagram with me today to dive deep into this topic. Olivia is a board certified nutritionist specializing in all things gallbladder health. Her personal journey with digestive issues, hypothyroidism and gallbladder disease is what has led her to start her private practice helping individuals who are trying to keep their gallbladder or people struggling with digestive issues after gallbladder surgery. 

Along her way, she realized there was a lack of education regarding this condition, what caused it, how diet and lifestyle impact this disease and how to best support the body without a gallbladder. Through her experience she grew a passion to help other individuals with gallbladder disease feel supported, gain nutrition clarity and help teach them how to be advocates for their health. Olivia takes a root cause approach with her clients. She looks beyond the gallbladder to bring the body back into balance and helps clients create sustainable, long term healthy habits every step of their gallbladder journey.  


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Thriving In The Postpartum Season24 Jun 202400:51:04

In this episode, I’m going through some of the most helpful areas to focus on for an enjoyable postpartum season with your new baby. Before I dig in, I want to acknowledge that there are many times when things happen that make our postpartum experience less enjoyable that are completely out of our control. I also think we can recover and heal from a stressful postpartum experience. Both us and our babies. 

I share:

  • The difference in my postpartum experiences with each of my daughters
  • Tips for building sustainable postpartum habits
  • How to prioritize self-care & postpartum support
  • Focus on nervous system health practices to help regulate emotions and build resilience
  • The importance to simplify, adjust expectations, and let go of perfectionism during the postpartum season

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Nothing Boring About Boron03 Oct 202200:50:18

In this episode, I am doing a mineral deep dive on boron. A lot of people are familiar with boron because of its positive impact on bone health and vitamin D, but it actually has a pretty big impact on our hormones and inflammation too. I hope you enjoy this format. Please share this episode in your stories on Instagram and tag me @hormonehealingrd to let me know you enjoyed it! 

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Breastfeeding with Therese Dansby26 Sep 202201:07:41

In this episode we are focusing on all things related to breastfeeding and what new moms can expect in the fourth trimester with registered nurse and IBCLC, Therese Dansby. Therese received her Bachelor's Degree in Science and became a Registered Nurse in 2007. She was a Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse for the first 8 years of her career. After brief stints working in high risk OB and then in a low-risk birth center and completing half of a Master's degree with the intent of becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife, she instead became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2015 after overcoming several feeding obstacles with her first baby. She is now a homeschooling mom of 3, with kids' ages ranging from 8 years to 8 months, and has left the hospital to continue building her own lactation consultation private practice.

Therese and Cortney have since released their Nourished Beginnings breastfeeding and postpartum course. Podcast listeners can enter code AYM10 for a 10% discount!

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Our Fourth Trimester Experience19 Sep 202200:48:56

In this episode, I am sharing my experience during the first fourth trimester, answering your questions, and sharing tips on how to nourish your body during a stressful but beautiful time. I hope you enjoy it! 

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Our Birth Story12 Sep 202201:01:04

In this episode, I am joined by my husband to share our daughter’s birth story. I posted a question box in my Instagram stories a while back, so we will be covering a lot of topics from what we did for labor prep, how I managed pain, lots of questions on homebirth, and the birth process in general. I also got some questions for partners that my husband shares his perspective on. I hope you enjoy this episode!

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