Its Hertime is a podcast aimed to change the conversation about periods and women's hormonal health. Your period is supposed to simply just show up each month, without the pain and emotional upheaval that so often comes for the ride of hormonal imbalance. Cody and her guests dive deep into the root causes and discuss holistic solutions that can lead to healthy and happy hormones at every age and stage of a woman's life.
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If you’ve ever struggled with infertility—or know someone who has—this episode will completely shift your perspective. Today, I’m joined by Monica Cox, Holistic Fertility Expert and founder of Finding Fertility, to dive deep into the often-missed root causes behind unexplained infertility.
After eight long years of trying to conceive, being told it was “impossible,” and navigating failed IVF treatments, Monica discovered what conventional medicine had missed—and went on to heal her body naturally and conceive her children. Now she helps women worldwide uncover hidden roadblocks like poor cellular health, toxic load, chronic inflammation, emotional stress, and subconscious blocks that impact fertility and hormone balance.
In this conversation, we discuss:
•Monica’s personal 8-year infertility journey—and what finally worked
•Why normal fertility tests often miss the real problem
•How cellular health, gut health, inflammation, and toxic load can disrupt fertility
•The role of subconscious beliefs, perfectionism, and trauma in fertility struggles
•How women over 35 (and in midlife) can optimize their hormones and fertility
•Lifestyle shifts that support fertility without burnout
•Why fertility is a vital sign for all women—not just those trying to conceive
•How to better prepare the next generation for hormone and fertility health
Whether you’re actively trying to conceive, planning for the future, or simply want to understand how to optimize your hormonal and cellular health — this episode is packed with hope, healing, and empowerment.
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What if a simple, reusable menstrual cup could help girls stay in school, reduce global waste, and change public policy all at once? In this powerful episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Christine Garde Denning, founder of CouldYou?, the nonprofit disrupting period poverty on a global scale.
Christine’s CouldYou? Cup is a 10-year solution to a centuries-old problem—providing dignity, health, and opportunity to millions of menstruators. From working with the Gates Foundation to lobbying U.S. lawmakers, Christine shares how menstrual health is deeply intertwined with power, equity, and systemic change.
Whether you’re passionate about public health, sustainability, or simply want girls everywhere to thrive, this conversation will move and mobilize you.
What if your wearable health tracker actually understood your body? Not just as a human—but as a woman?
In this powerful episode of It’s Hertime, Cody is joined by Dr. Lindsay Calcutt, a biomedical engineer who’s changing the future of health tech by designing it around the female experience. As the innovative mind behind Incora Health, Dr. Calcutt is breaking through the gender data gap and building the next generation of wearable technology—finally made for women’s real rhythms.
We explore:
•Why 99% of health tech funding ignores female-specific needs—and how that impacts your health
•How most wearables fail women by using male-biased baselines
•What makes Incora’s device different (hint: it’s not just fertility—it’s whole-body, lifespan-driven health)
•The role of biofeedback in understanding hormones, stress, sleep, and perimenopause
•How personalized data empowers you to self-advocate, ask better questions, and feel more connected to your body
If you’ve ever felt like your body was sending signals you couldn’t quite interpret, or your wearable wasn’t telling you the full story—this conversation will shift everything.
Feeling stuck with stubborn midlife weight gain that won’t budge—no matter how “healthy” you’re trying to be?
This week on It’s Hertime, we’re flipping the script on what weight loss in midlife should look (and feel) like. Cody is joined by Nagina Abdullah, a midlife metabolism expert and the founder of MasalaBody. Nagina is known for helping women over 40 lose weight without relying on willpower, restriction, or exhausting workouts. Her approach? Add more of what fuels you, instead of focusing on deprivation.
In this episode, they chat about: • Why your metabolism isn’t “broken”—you’ve just been told the wrong strategy • The surprising role of spices in activating fat loss • How to break up with the all-or-nothing mindset • The science of Nagina’s “Add, Don’t Subtract” method • Why Cody’s method of “crowding out” (instead of cutting out) leads to lasting change
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Why Empowered Beauty Starts With Hormones, Not Botox with Nelly Gal
In today’s episode of It’s Hertime, we’re peeling back the layers on what it really means to feel beautiful and vibrant as a woman—at every age and stage. Cody is joined by the powerhouse Nelly Gal, a dynamic PA, Functional Wellness Expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Live Vibrant Medspa, a thriving functional medicine and aesthetics clinic in South Florida.
Nelly has helped thousands of women move from burnout and imbalance to radiant health by combining science-backed protocols with soulful care. Together, they unpack why true, lasting beauty starts on the inside—with your hormones, your energy, your boundaries—and how that internal alignment is way more powerful than any quick fix or injection.
Whether you’re struggling with stress, skin changes, weight shifts, or emotional fatigue, this episode is filled with empowering reminders and practical tools to help you get back into harmony with your body.
In this episode, we cover:
•Why hormone health is foundational to beauty and vitality
•The hidden stressors that sabotage your glow
•How burnout impacts your skin, sleep, and mood
•Redefining aging as a powerful, liberating process
•The future of women’s health and personalized wellness
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this normal?”—this episode is your game-changer.
Live from Cody's Happily Hormonal Retreat at Movara Fitness Resort, she sits down with the incredible Michelle Dewald, Nurse Practitioner and founder of Magnolia Aesthetics in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michelle isn’t just a clinician—she’s a truth-teller, myth-buster, and hormone health champion for women in midlife.
Together, they peel back the layers of perimenopause confusion and giving you exactly what you need to feel seen, supported, and empowered. We’re talking about how to find a practitioner who actually understands your changing body, what labs are actually worth running, and how personalized, root-cause support changes lives.
Michelle shares real stories from inside her practice—stories of women who went from exhausted and overlooked to energized and thriving. She believes in the power of movement, mindset, and nutrition (yes, she includes Mixhers in every patient protocol!)—and this episode is packed with the kind of wisdom most women only wish they’d heard years ago.
In This Episode, We Cover:
What to look for in a perimenopause-literate practitioner
The most helpful hormone and functional labs (and what to skip)
Why “normal” doesn’t mean optimal—and what to do about it
Real-life stories of women reclaiming their energy, mood, and metabolism
How nutrition, movement, and mindset make up the perimenopause power trio
Why Michelle includes Mixhers in her clinical protocols
The importance of being your own health advocate in this midlife chapter
Favorite Quote from Michelle:
“We can’t just medicate our way out of perimenopause—we have to nourish our way through it.”
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Why Am I Not Having My Period? The Hidden Hormone Issue Silently Impacting 50 Million Women with Dani Sherriff EP293
Have you lost your period from intense workouts, strict dieting, or “doing everything right” for your health? You’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone. In this powerful episode of It’s Hertime, Cody is joined by Dani Sheriff, founder of The HA Society, who has helped thousands of women recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and even get pregnant naturally—without medication, IVF, or gaslighting.
Dani shares her personal story of overcoming HA and unpacks the real root causes behind this condition, which is far more common than most women realize—especially among high-achieving, health-conscious women. Together, Cody and Dani dive into how undereating, overtraining, and chronic stress impact the hypothalamus and shut down the menstrual cycle.
You’ll learn how to restore your period through holistic strategies, including nourishment, nervous system regulation, and mindset shifts that help you trust your body again. This is a must-listen for any woman struggling with missing periods, infertility, burnout, or hormonal imbalance.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
•What hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) really is—and how to recognize it
•Why traditional fitness and wellness advice can backfire on your hormones
•The key mindset shifts required to begin healing
•How to eat, move, and rest to support period and fertility recovery
•The role of stress and nervous system health in hormone balance
•How The HA Society helps women feel supported, seen, and empowered
If you’ve ever felt bloated after every meal, struggled to “go” consistently, or been dismissed by doctors while knowing something’s off—this episode is for you.
Cody is joined by Liz Roman, famously known as The Poop Queen, a Certified Functional Nutritional Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, and founder of FITMOM, a top-tier functional nutrition practice that’s transforming women’s health through root-cause healing.
Together, they tackle the $6.5 billion constipation crisis and expose why so many women are suffering silently with digestive issues, fatigue, and hormone imbalances that are often brushed off or misdiagnosed.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
•Why constipation isn’t just a gut issue—it’s a whole-body hormone disruptor
•The overlooked signs your body is crying out for gut support
•How stress, nutrient deficiencies, and sluggish detox are all connected
•What your poop is telling you (yep, we’re going there!)
•Functional tips and protocols to get things moving naturally and consistently
•Why “normal” isn’t always healthy when it comes to your digestion
•Simple ways to start healing your gut today—without gimmicks
About Liz Roman:
Liz is the co-host of The Health Revival Show, a Top 100 alternative health podcast, and has helped thousands of women reclaim energy, improve digestion, balance hormones, and feel like themselves again—starting with their gut.
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How Not to Die in the Hospital: A Nurse Educator’s Guide to Patient Safety with Dr. Julie Siemers EP291
In this must-listen episode of the It’s Hertime Podcast, holistic health practitioner Cody Sanders sits down with Dr. Julie Siemers—nurse educator, safety consultant, and author of Surviving Your Hospital Stay. With over 40 years in nursing and executive healthcare leadership, Dr. Siemers shares life-saving insights to help women stay safe and empowered during hospital stays.
You’ll learn:
•Why patients must be their own advocates
•What questions to ask during your hospital stay
•How to choose a trustworthy doctor and facility
•What to watch for to help a loved one stay safe in the hospital
•How to avoid hospital-acquired infections and medication errors
•Your rights as a healthcare consumer—and how to use them
Did you know that creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders? In this eye-opening episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders—Functional Nutritionist, women’s hormone health biohacker, and co-founder of Mixhers—dives into the science-backed reasons every woman should consider adding creatine to her daily routine.
Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, creatine can support your muscle strength, bone density, cognitive performance, heart health, and even hormonal balance.
This episode breaks down:
The top benefits of creatine for women (hint: it's not just for athletes)
How it supports brain and mental health, especially during perimenopause and menopause
Its surprising impact on heart health and cellular energy
Why creatine can help with fat loss and lean muscle maintenance as hormones shift
Why micronized creatine monohydrate (like Mixhers Creatine) is the gold standard
The latest clinical research that proves creatine is one of the most well-studied and safest supplements on the market
Plus, Cody shares how to take creatine correctly for maximum absorption and how it fits into your hormone-supportive lifestyle.
Links & Resources:
Try Mixhers Creatine: www.mixhers.com Use code: Cody for 15% discount
Join Cody at the "Happily Hormonal" Retreat, May4-11th, 2025 in beautiful Southern Utah. Use this link to learn more and to register today!
Perfect for women who:
Are navigating perimenopause or menopause
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•A moving story from Christine’s work that continues to fuel her mission
Want to Join the Movement?
Christine offers ways you can get involved—from supporting CouldYou? to changing the conversation around menstruation in your own community.
Listener Takeaway:
“Periods are powerful. When we protect a girl’s right to manage her cycle with dignity, we unlock her future.”
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•Biomedical engineering is finally catching up to the needs of women’s bodies.
•Most wearable devices aren’t built with female physiology in mind—leading to missing or misleading data.
•Incora Health is pioneering tech that tracks what matters most to women, like hormonal changes, burnout cues, and perimenopause shifts.
•Data isn’t just numbers—it’s a conversation with your body that helps you tune in, trust your intuition, and take control of your well-being.
Stay Connected:
If this episode opened your eyes to what’s possible when women’s health meets real innovation, send it to a friend, share it on Instagram, or leave a review to help others find their way here, too. Let’s change the future of women’s health—together.
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If you loved this episode… • Share it with a friend who’s feeling frustrated with midlife weight gain—they’ll thank you later. • Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Your support helps us reach more women who deserve to feel strong, seen, and supported. • Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a chance to feel more hormonally empowered, week after week.
Thanks for being here—and until next time, have a very happy and healthy week!
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•Share this episode with your mom, sister, or best friend—because sharing is caring
•Stay tuned for more upcoming episodes and retreats to help you reclaim your vibrant self
Until next time, have a very happy and healthy week!
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