If you've ever found yourself walking into a room and forgetting why you're there, struggling to find words in a meeting, or just feeling that ever-present mental cloud—this week's episode is for you. 

Discover the real causes of midlife brain fog and memory issues and learn how Tara Thorne helps clients overcome them through thyroid support, hormone balance, gut health, blood sugar stabilization, and targeted nutrients. A clear, practical roadmap for women in perimenopause and menopause.

Here's What You'll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why Your Thyroid Might Be the Culprit
   Discover how thyroid issues can slow everything down (including your brain!) and what you need to know about proper thyroid testing.

2. The Role of Estrogen in Mental Clarity
   Is your estrogen low? I'll explain why you can't always trust hormone tests during perimenopause and how to tune into the right clues.

3. Gut Health and That Pesky Brain Fog
   Find out why your gut is the last place you'd think to look for answers—and why it shouldn't be.

4. Nutrients Your Brain is Begging For
   Learn about the essential nutrients, including minerals and amino acids, that could turn your brain from foggy to focused.

5. Blood Sugar Balance for a Sharper Mind
   It's all about the protein! I'll share how getting enough protein (and balancing minerals) is a real game changer for mood and brain function.

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HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script.

Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications.

The Perimenopause Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were.

[FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).

Let's talk about that mysterious, relentless bloating that seems to appear (or worsen) as we step into midlife. If you feel like your jeans fit differently by the end of the day, or you're suddenly experiencing tummy troubles you never had before, you're not alone – and you're not imagining things.

Hormonal shifts during perimenopause don't just mess with our moods or energy levels—they can have a huge impact on our gut. Our estrogen, progesterone, and even thyroid hormones all play critical roles in gut function. When those hormones start to fluctuate, the gut can become more sensitive, digestion can slow down, and inflammation levels can rise. 

Bloating is your body's way of asking for detective work. Maybe it's a case of poor transit time, low stomach acid, SIBO, or certain bacteria (hello methane or hydrogen sulfide producers!) making themselves at home. That's why it's so important to get personalized testing and work with someone who truly understands the microbiome—not one-size-fits-all protocols or quick fixes that can do more harm than good.

In this episode: 

1. How Your Hormones Mess With Your Gut: Learn how shifts in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid can trigger bloating and impact digestion.

2. Transit Time Matters: Find out why pooping daily isn't enough—you need to understand your transit time for true gut health.

3. Thyroid's Surprising Role: Get the scoop on how sluggish thyroid function can slow things down and lead to major bloating (and exactly which labs to ask your doctor for!).

4. Enzyme & Stomach Acid Secrets: Discover Tara's favorite enzyme supplement, plus the critical role of stomach acid (and how to spot signs of deficiency).

5. Testing, Not Guessing: Why stool testing is THE gold standard for uncovering the real root of your bloating—and how to choose the right practitioner.

Watch on Youtube HERE. 

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You may also want to check out these episodes:

EPS 111: Gut health IS health. How many approach gut health incorrectly & why the right testing matters with Dr. Jason Hawrelak.

EPS 112: Why we stopped using the GI MAP in my practice & how we are approaching gut testing these days 

HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script.

Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications.

The Perimenopause Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were.

[FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).

In Part 2 of Tara's vitamin D series, we move beyond lab values and dig into the real-world consequences of high-dose vitamin D supplementation and what to do instead.

Tara details how today's standard reference ranges may be misleading, why more is not always better, and how excessive vitamin D can lead to calcium loss, mitochondrial damage, mood symptoms, and even worsen autoimmune conditions.

More importantly, she shares a root-cause approach to supporting vitamin D naturally without megadosing and creating imbalance.

💡 In Part 2, Tara explains:

• Why conventional vitamin D reference ranges are based on flawed assumptions
• The symptoms of vitamin D overload
• How to treat low D from a root cause approach instead of a conventional "pill for your ill" approach, (which allopathic and functional practitioners are both doing!)
  
• The co-factors you need to support D properly

If you've ever been told to "just take more D," this episode is your permission slip to ask better questions and approach your health with nuance and strategy.

MegaSporeBiotic – Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore

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HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script.

Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications.

The Perimenopause Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were.

[FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).

May is thyroid awareness month in Australia and so this episode is all about thyroid health with Annabel Bateman.

Annabel is a Hashimoto's patient, author, advocate and coach.

She has learnt, in 25+ years of living with Hashimoto's, that the key is developing a lifestyle that supports, (and doesn't stress) her thyroid health.

Drawing on skills learnt in previous careers as a lawyer, life coach, family law mediator and author, Annabel seeks to empower, educate and encourage women with thyroid conditions to develop their own thyroid-friendly lifestyle approach to their health so they can thrive and not just survive.

She hosts a successful podcast, Let's Talk Thyroid which seeks to spread thyroid awareness and information and is active on social media to spread positive and practical thyroid related information.

Annabel's latest book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help, is all about how to live a thyroid-friendly lifestyle.

You can find Annabel here: https://annabelbateman.com/ and on Instagram HERE. 

⭐ Download chapter 1 of Annabel's book HERE

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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Welcome to this episode of The Hormone Balance Solution podcast where I answer some of the most commonly asked questions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

I know many women have concerns about HRT, and I hope to provide some clarity on this topic via this episode.

Also, please go back and listen to episodes #40 and #41 to gain greater clarity around HRT and why it's not only safe when done right, but also an important consideration for women if they wish to mitigate their peri-menopausal and menopausal symptoms as well as reduce risk for multiple different diseases.

Some of the questions I answered on this episode include weight gain and HRT, spotting or bleeding when starting HRT, whether it's ever appropriate to take estrogen without progesterone, dosages of HRT, and more.

I hope you enjoy this episode and please - share it with all your female friends who need this information.

To find out more about The Hormone Balance Solution 6 month program, (where we educate about healthy HRT and so much more) click HERE.

Grab your PaleoValley goodies as mentioned in this episode, HERE 

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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This episode carries on from last week's episode, so if you've not yet listened to that, definitely go back and have a listen HERE.

In this episode we discuss how to tell when the time is right for you to try hormone replacement therapy.

I touch on what indicates the time may be right to try HRT, which hormones we often start with, and how to find your optimal dose.

Grab a warm beverage and let's dive in! And please make sure you share this with your female family and friends who would benefit.

Hormone replacement therapy not only reduces - sometimes eliminates - symptoms, but it can also save lives.

To find out more about The Hormone Balance Solution 6 month program, (where we educate about healthy HRT and so much more) click HERE.

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Grab your PaleoValley goodies as mentioned in this episode, HERE 

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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As we age into our 40's and beyond, we need to start thinking seriously about hormone replacement therapy, (HRT).

HRT is very health-protective and can significantly reduce our risk of disease states such as dementia, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. But there's still so much fear surrounding HRT, and this is frustrating because this fear is misplaced.

There are reasons why people are fearful of HRT but you shouldn't be, and in this episode I explain how the fear started, why it's misplaced, and how HRT - when done right - isn't only safe, but very health-protective and a necessary part of healthy ageing.

To find out more about The Hormone Balance Solution 6 month program, (where we educate about healthy HRT and so much more) click HERE.

Grab your PaleoValley goodies as mentioned in this episode, HERE

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

Balanced blood sugar is foundational to hormonal balance and also to your overall health in general. It's one of the foundational things we must do first, before we can even hope to overcome our symptoms and improve our health.

Not only is balancing our blood sugar a hormone supportive foundation, but having imbalanced blood sugar is also extremely dangerous - especially as we enter into our 40's and beyond. And the thing is, your blood sugar is probably imbalanced.

You see, it does take some effort to consistently balance blood sugar, but this is such an important thing you need to do if you don't want to feel like crap or set yourself up for disease states later in life like dementia, weight gain, Type 2 Diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, (strokes and heart attacks etc).

• the symptoms of imbalanced blood sugar
• how to test your blood sugar at home and why you should
• what numbers you want to hit when testing your blood sugar,
• continuous glucose monitors vs. finger prick tests, and
• what you must consider doing in order to balance your blood sugar

I hope you enjoy this episode!

Listen to Episode 22 HERE: All about cholesterol, (& how it doesn't cause heart disease).
Listen to Episode 4 HERE: The Critical Role Minerals Play In Hormone Balance

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In this episode I touch on something that is SUPER important - more important than many understand I believe, and this isn't anyone's fault.

This includes supplements they read about online or see in-store, over the counter. But just because a health practitioner talks about a supplement online doesn't mean this will be helpful for YOU.

And just because something is sold over the counter doesn't mean it can't be harmful. There's so much out there that people think are, not only benign, but HELPFUL - and this isn't always the case.

My point? DIY-ing your supplements can be a waste of money at best and harmful at worst and in this episode I dive into this in more detail.

If you're ready to stop DIY-ing your health please apply to join us inside The Hormone Balance Solution HERE. 

**I am not a doctor and I do not know you or your individual unique case. Do not take any supplements mentioned in my podcast without first consulting with your doctor.**

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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In this episode I spoke with my right hand gal in The HBS; Michelle Robinson, and wow! What an amazing conversation we had. We spoke about the importance of nervous system work and - before you turn away!

• you feel like you're constantly anxious 
• you don't sleep well
• you speak really fast all the time, perhaps you interrupt people
• you never feel like you have enough time in your day - you're always "busy" 
• you continuously struggle with your health no matter what you do or how many tests you run / practitioners you work with 
• you can't relax or find it hard to slow down or do "nothing"
• you feel like you're constantly in "fight or flight" 
• you're often sad 
• you have trouble with relationships 
• you're a perfectionist or over-analyse things 

Michelle was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and premature ovarian failure in her mid 30s. This kicked her out of her global corporate career and made her reassess her life. It was a functional medicine approach that gave her the answers she was seeking and got her back on her feet again. Over the past 10 years, Michelle has undertaken extensive training in the principals of functional medicine, advanced functional testing, and the complex web of infections. She has a deep passion for healing and is fully trained in advanced healing techniques that help to release emotional trauma, uncover old limiting beliefs as well as self sabotaging behaviour. She found that calming her dysregulated nervous system was a big piece of her health puzzle and she now guides her clients in these healing modalities as well. 

We spoke about WHY nervous system or "emotional" work is so important in a healing journey, and Michelle explained some of the modalities she teaches which she's seen produce huge shifts in her clients. 

We spoke about how it's a flexible mind that equals resilience and why being resilient is important in life, especially as we go through hormonal changes such as we do in our peri-menopausal years. And we spoke about how nervous system work supports this resiliency. We also spoke about the 9 saboteurs that impact us all and why becoming aware of these saboteurs is instrumental in improving mental health and the functioning of the nervous system. 

Please do not ignore this episode. Healing your nervous system is one of the most important parts of healing your body, so you cannot overlook it. Grab a tea, dive in, and enjoy! 

On Instagram HERE 
On her website www.chasingvitality.com
Check out her Nervous System SOS program HERE
Apply to work with Michelle and I in The Hormone Balance Solution HERE

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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This is a 2 part episode in which I discuss the very important topic of the dangers of birth control pills that you may not be aware of.

Unfortunately, this information isn't readily available, which in my opinion is a crime.

This is why I ask that you share this episode with as many female friends and family members you can, so we can spread this knowledge and hopefully prevent some nasty side effects from women who take the pill when there are other safer alternatives they can explore.

In this episode I speak about:

• Alternative natural, safe, and effective remedies for those thinking about going on the pill for peri-menopause symptoms
• Contraceptive alternatives to the pill
• What to expect if you're thinking of coming off the pill and how to decrease post-pill symptoms

… and a ton more.

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https://journals.lww.com/co-obgyn/Abstract/2021/12000/Oestrogen_component_of_COCs__have_we_finally_found.3.aspx#:~:text=Estetrol%20is%20the%20newest%20oestrogen,as%20compared%20to%20ethinyl%20estradiol

PMID: 30658282 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/669152/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3567872/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2256527/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1500656/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27725646/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26919969/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28542115/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27182211/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9698126/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8549943/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1637902/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8030630/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8505183/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12198379/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3967214/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28115639/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9805216/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5173458/ https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e046607 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6807507/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23852908/
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/hair-loss-oral-contraceptives
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2256527/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1637902/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25832993/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8549943/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8030630/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12198379/ https://womensmentalhealth.org/posts/hormonal-contraceptives-and-risk-for-depression-and-suicide/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28184328/

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

This is a 2 part episode in which I discuss the very important topic of the dangers of birth control pills that you may not be aware of.

This is why I ask that you share this episode with as many female friends and family members you can, so we can spread this knowledge and hopefully prevent some nasty side effects from women who take the pill when there are other safer alternatives they can explore. In this episode I speak about:

• The increased risk of blood clots and stroke in those taking the pill
• The negative impact of the pill on bone health, libido, metabolic health and more
• The adverse impact of the pill on mental health
• The impact of the pill on various nutrients in the body
• The long-term consequences of taking the pill on thyroid health
• The increased risk of certain cancers that can occur when on the pill
• The significant increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease when taking the pill, which has been known about since the 70's

… and a ton more.

https://journals.lww.com/co-obgyn/Abstract/2021/12000/Oestrogen_component_of_COCs__have_we_finally_found.3.aspx#:~:text=Estetrol%20is%20the%20newest%20oestrogen,as%20compared%20to%20ethinyl%20estradiol

PMID: 30658282 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/669152/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3567872/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2256527/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1500656/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27725646/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26919969/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28542115/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27182211/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9698126/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8549943/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1637902/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8030630/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8505183/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12198379/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3967214/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28115639/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9805216/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5173458/ https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e046607 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6807507/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23852908/
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/hair-loss-oral-contraceptives
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2256527/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1637902/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25832993/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8549943/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8030630/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12198379/ https://womensmentalhealth.org/posts/hormonal-contraceptives-and-risk-for-depression-and-suicide/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28184328/

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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This is Part 2 of my interview all about EMFs with Joanne Lia from No Tox Rox.

I last spoke with Jo back on episode #11 - all about mold, so make sure you go back and check that out if you haven't yet. This time, Jo and I spoke about EMFs.

We covered the following in this jam-packed two-part interview:

• Why should we be concerned about EMFs in the first place?
• Is living close to electrical towers / mobile phone towers a problem?
• Are EMFs worse if you live in an apartment building?
• What does the research and science say about EMF exposure and our health and safety?
• Earbuds and bluetooth headphones - should we be concerned?
  Infertility and EMFs - is there a connection?
• How can we mitigate the dangers of EMFs and protect ourselves, (including a candid conversation about EMF pendants and other "shielding" devices)?

Jo is a certified building biologist and certified electromagnetic radiation (EMR) consultant. She specialises in creating healthy indoor environments. As well as conducting healthy home/office audits, Jo also conducts pre-lease/pre-purchase audits for homebuyers.

Website: https://www.notoxrox.com/

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

Defender laptop pad: https://www.earthingoz.com.au/defendershield-defenderpad

Belly Armour: https://bellyarmor.com/

An alternative to Belly Armour that Jo recommends and has a 10% off code for which is NOTOXROX10 is: https://radiasmart.com/?aff=4

The Rosa Institute: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/

Bio Initiative Report: https://bioinitiative.org/?s=EMF

Swiss Shield: https://www.swiss-shield.ch/

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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Is your vitamin D "deficiency" actually a misdiagnosis? In this eye-opening episode, Tara dives into one of the most misunderstood nutrients in functional medicine: vitamin D.

While most practitioners rush to prescribe high doses of vitamin D based on a single lab marker (25(OH)D), Tara challenges the status quo and breaks down why this approach can be both misleading and harmful, especially for women in perimenopause. 

She explains the critical difference between 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)₂D, why elevated active vitamin D (1,25) often goes unnoticed, and how it can actually suppress your vitamin D storage while driving up inflammation, calcium loss, and even contributing to autoimmune conditions and bone loss.

This episode is a must-listen if you've ever felt confused about whether to supplement or if you've been taking vitamin D long-term without fully understanding how it works in your body.

• The difference between storage vs. active vitamin D (and why you must always test both but your practitioner likely hasn't)
• The issues with vitamin D testing that scientists are hotly debating (can you even trust your lab result?)
• What is the optimal reference range for vitamin D? And why ranges are terribly inflated and many are not to be trusted.
• What really drives down vitamin D in the body and how to come at this from a root-cause perspective instead of drowning yourself in vitamin D supplements

If you're thinking about taking D, already taking D, or have been told your vitamin D is "low" (it likely isn't) then this one is for you.

🔍 Formula to convert your 25,OH,D leve from ng/dL to nmol/L:  25(OH)D in nmol/L = 25(OH)D in ng/dL X 25

EQUIP PRIME PROTEIN – Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off

Purchase Herbatonin here and use Tara's discount code for 15% off, which is Tara15: https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/TaraHerbatonin

PIQUE TEA – These are some of Tara's favourite teas! They're crystal form, which makes them super unique and easy to transport in your purse, (they come in single use satchels!) and higher in polyphenols. They're made from high quality ingredients with triple toxin screening, (super important when it comes to your tea). Click HERE to visit the shop.

HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script.

Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications.

The Hormone Balance Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were.

[FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).

This is Part 1 of my interview all about EMFs with Joanne Lia from No Tox Rox. I last spoke with Jo back on Episode #11 - all about mold, so make sure you go back and check that out if you haven't yet. This time, Jo and I spoke about EMFs.

We covered the following in this jam-packed two-part interview:

• Why should we be concerned about EMFs in the first place?
• Is living close to electrical towers / mobile phone towers a problem?
• Are EMFs worse if you live in an apartment building?
• What does the research and science say about EMF exposure and our health and safety?
• Earbuds and bluetooth headphones - should we be concerned?
  Infertility and EMFs - is there a connection?
• How can we mitigate the dangers of EMFs and protect ourselves, (including a candid conversation about EMF pendants and other "shielding" devices)?

Jo is a certified building biologist and certified electromagnetic radiation (EMR) consultant. She specialises in creating healthy indoor environments. As well as conducting healthy home/office audits, Jo also conducts pre-lease/pre-purchase audits for homebuyers.

Website: https://www.notoxrox.com/

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

Defender laptop pad: https://www.earthingoz.com.au/defendershield-defenderpad

Belly Armour: https://bellyarmor.com/

An alternative to Belly Armour that Jo recommends and has a 10% off code for which is NOTOXROX10 is: https://radiasmart.com/?aff=4

The Rosa Institute: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/

Bio Initiative Report: https://bioinitiative.org/?s=EMF

Swiss Shield: https://www.swiss-shield.ch/

Equip prime protein - Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off

MegaSporeBiotic - Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

This is part 2 all about testosterone for women's health. Make sure you go back and listen to Part 1 if you haven't already, as that's important to listen to first before this episode.

This is the maca I spoke about on the episode, which is the only brand I recommend for maca: https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/TaraPeriMenopause - Use my code Tara15 to get 15% off

Equip prime protein - Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off

MegaSporeBiotic - Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

In this episode we discuss testosterone - an absolutely critical hormone for women that starts to decline in our 20's.

Testosterone plays a much bigger role in a woman's body than simply supporting libido. It protects us from breast cancer, alzheimer's, supports our mood, supports our motivation, boosts our metabolism, and SO much more.

I break it all down for you in this episode, so settle in and enjoy.

Please also share this episode with a friend if you think they'd benefit from listening, as this is little known but hugely important information for women everywhere.

Equip prime protein - Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off

MegaSporeBiotic - Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

This was a spur of the moment episode recorded whilst away on vacation because I felt compelled to explain what "mindset work" really means.

Don't skip over this episode because your mindset may be the very thing holding you back in your healing.

It doesn't always feel fantastic to admit when we have work to do here, but we ALL have work to do when it comes to our mindset.

That's what makes us human, and that's part of our ever-evolving journey. 

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

And if you do write a 5 star review, please send a screenshot of it to @tarathornehealth and we'll send you my 6-week Happy Hormones course, completely free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

This is part 2 all about headaches and migraines. If you haven't yet listened to Part 1 please go back and do that first as that's very valuable information that connects into this episode. Enjoy!

I work with many women who struggle with headaches and migraines.

They are debilitating.

Not only are they debilitating but often these women have to take some pretty heavy duty meds to combat the pain. And they have no choice - especially when they have kids and jobs they have to attend to.

The good news is, often we can significantly reduce the amount and frequency of this pain in these women. It's all about getting to the root cause of what's driving the pain for them, and that's what this episode is all about.

I talk about all the various root causes for migraines and headaches and what some of the strategies we use with our ladies are to combat this horrible affliction. I hope the nuggets of information in this episode can help you or one of your loved ones overcome their pain.

Sole water by Symphony Health: Use code Tara15 to save 15%

Bumbleroot powder: Use code TARA15 for 15% off your first order & then use code taraten for 10% off subsequent orders

Fish oil by Microbiome Labs: use my practitioner code: TaraMegaSpore

Herbatonin 0.3mg by Symphony Health: Use code Tara15 to save 15%

Aspirin protocol: https://www.ajmc.com/view/aspirin-effective-in-treating-acute-migraine-preventing-recurrent-migraine-review-finds

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

And if you do write a 5 star review, please send a screenshot of it to @tarathornehealth and we'll send you my 6-week Happy Hormones course, completely free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

I work with many women who struggle with headaches and migraines.

They are debilitating.

Not only are they debilitating but often these women have to take some pretty heavy duty meds to combat the pain. And they have no choice - especially when they have kids and jobs they have to attend to.

The good news is, often we can significantly reduce the amount and frequency of this pain in these women. It's all about getting to the root cause of what's driving the pain for them, and that's what this episode is all about.

I talk about all the various root causes for migraines and headaches and what some of the strategies we use with our ladies are to combat this horrible affliction. I hope the nuggets of information in this episode can help you or one of your loved ones overcome their pain.

Sole water by Symphony Health: Use code Tara15 to save 15%

Bumbleroot powder: Use code TARA15 for 15% off your first order & then use code taraten for 10% off subsequent orders

Fish oil by Microbiome Labs: use my practitioner code: TaraMegaSpore

Herbatonin 0.3mg by Symphony Health: Use code Tara15 to save 15%

Aspirin protocol: https://www.ajmc.com/view/aspirin-effective-in-treating-acute-migraine-preventing-recurrent-migraine-review-finds

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

And if you do write a 5 star review, please send a screenshot of it to @tarathornehealth and we'll send you my 6-week Happy Hormones course, completely free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

In this episode I share with you a TON of sleep solutions if you're struggling to get or stay asleep.

I share a checklist of strategies that the ladies inside The Hormone Balance Solution get to help them get, and stay asleep.

There's nothing worse than not being able to sleep, so grab a warm tea of something yum and settle in for this week's episode so we can get you sleeping better, and hence, feeling better.

Here's where you can purchase Baxter Blue blue light blocking glasses using my code: Tara15 for % off

In this episode I spoke with Wes Pfiffner from Joovv all about red light therapy.

We spoke about what red light therapy actually is, the benefits, how to use red light devices, the emerging science of red light therapy, how safe red light therapy is and so much more.

I LOVE my Joovv red light and I try to use it consistently - so I loved speaking with Wes as he answered a lot of questions I had personally about red light therapy.

I hope you enjoy this episode and make sure you check Joovv out HERE

If you want to purchase a Joovv device please use my code to save $50 off: tarajoovv

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

And if you do write a 5 star review, please send a screenshot of it to @tarathornehealth and we'll send you my 6-week Happy Hormones course, completely free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

This is a short and sweet episode where I discuss my thoughts on new year resolutions, what the new year can bring for you if you so choose, and why 2023 can be your best year yet if you want it to be.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

And if you do write a 5 star review, please send a screenshot of it to @tarathornehealth and we'll send you my 6-week Happy Hormones course, completely free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

When we enter our 40's it can become a confusing time - welcome to perimenopause!

Yes - even if you're still cycling regularly.

But don't worry, there's so much we can do safely, naturally, and effectively to combat the ups and downs of peri-menopause.

So if you're experiencing strange symptoms perhaps you've not had before, or if symptoms you've experienced for a while now are getting worse, this is the episode for you.

Please know; you're not crazy - you're in your 40's.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

And if you do write a 5 star review, please send a screenshot of it to @tarathornehealth and we'll send you my 6-week Happy Hormones course, completely free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

In this episode, Tara breaks down what estrogen metabolites are, why they matter, and whether it's necessary to invest in expensive hormone tests. She explains how the body metabolizes estrogen through the liver and gut, and which lifestyle and nutrition strategies support this process - regardless of what your test results may say.

Tara also discusses the limitations of supplements like DIM and calcium D-glucarate, urging listeners to focus on diet, gut health, and personalized nutrient support instead of chasing quick fixes.

• What estrogen metabolites are (2-OH, 4-OH, 16-OH -yes, we decode the jargon!)
• Why a healthy liver and gut are critical for hormone detox
• The truth about DIM and calcium D-glucarate (and why they might not be right for everyone)
• The difference between true root-cause healing vs. supplement band-aids
• The practical, proven strategies Tara recommends instead of jumping into expensive testing

MegaSporeBiotic – Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore

Paleovalley – Grab your goodies as mentioned in this episode, HERE

Blue Light Blocking Glasses Recommendations:

• Baxter Blue (Australian site) Save 15% when you use Tara's code: Tara15
• Bon Charge Save 15% when you use Tara's code: TARA15

HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script.

Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications.

The Perimenopause Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were.

[FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).

On today's episode I'm sharing my story with you.

From PMS in my early 20's to the heartache of postpartum anxiety and thyroiditis in my 30's - I've been through the wringer. And I'm sharing this with you so you know I truly do understand where you are as I've been there too.

I've had a lot of both physical and mental struggles in my 43 years - and I've also overcome them. I'll be damned if I live a life of mental or physical pain. No way!

I hope my story inspires you to know that you too can become symptom-free and feel better in your 40's than you did in your 20's.

Remember, this is what we do for the women inside The Hormone Balance Solution. To find out more about The HBS or to apply, click HERE.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can.

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

Do we really need to test our hormones in peri-menopause and if we do, can we rely on the results?

In this episode I explain why running expensive tests like the DUTCH hormone test, when you're in peri-menopause, can be a waste of your money, and what to do instead.

And don't forget, on December 7th I'm hosting a FREE women's hormone training called: The most effective way to end the hormonal imbalance rollercoaster without birth control, going on a restrictive diet, or wasting money on testing and supplements you don't need.

Make sure you register for that HERE as it will be jam-packed with important information you need to know.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can. And I'm running a giveaway! If you leave this podcast a 5 star review and take a screenshot and send to me on Instagram, (I'm @TaraThorneHealth) we'll give you my 6 week Happy Hormones course - for free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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On this episode I give you a glimpse into what it looks like to be coached inside The Hormone Balance Solution - my 6 month women's hormonal health restoring program.

This gives you some great insight into what it's like to work with myself and my team. I hope you enjoy this peek inside The HBS and if you're interested in learning more about the program please click HERE.

And don't forget, on December 7th I'm hosting a FREE women's hormone training called: The most effective way to end the hormonal imbalance rollercoaster without birth control, going on a restrictive diet, or wasting money on testing and supplements you don't need.

Make sure you register for that HERE as it will be jam-packed with important information you need to know.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can. And I'm running a giveaway! If you leave this podcast a 5 star review and take a screenshot and send to me on Instagram, (I'm @TaraThorneHealth) we'll give you my 6 week Happy Hormones course - for free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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On this episode I spoke with Oromyofacial Myologist and Speech Therapist, Robynann Williams.

This episode was mind-blowing!

We spoke about how the tongue is connected to your face structure, your breathing, even your toes!

We spoke about teeth clenching, (it's not all parasites and stress related) and how your tongue position can affect your hunched shoulders as well as back and neck tension.

We also spoke about tongue tie and the epidemic of small jaws and elongated face shapes and why this is ocurring - and how to prevent it. This is a must-listen also for those with crowded teeth too. There is a reason the teeth are crowded and just straightening them isn't always the long-term solution.

You can look up RobynAnn on the Australian Association of Orofacial Myology here: https://australianassociationoforofacialmyology.org.au/

And you can book a session with RobynAnn here: https://www.beyondself.com.au/team/robynann-williams/

REGISTER HERE for my upcoming Hormone Balance Training: The most effective way to end the hormonal imbalance rollercoaster without birth control, starving yourself, or wasting money on testing and supplements you don't need.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can. And I'm running a giveaway! If you leave this podcast a 5 star review and take a screenshot and send to me on Instagram, (I'm @TaraThorneHealth) we'll give you my 6 week Happy Hormones course - for free!

This is Part 2 of my interview all about perimenopause, menopause, and BHRT with Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN 

Jill is a Registered Nurse, Certified Health Coach, advocate for aging women, and mom of four who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging. She helps midlife women break free from the mainstream way of thinking where disease and decline are accepted as an inevitable part of aging ~  and embrace the notion that it's absolutely possible to feel vibrant, happy, healthy, balanced, and strong through midlife and beyond.

We spoke about how to tell if you're in peri-menopause, symptoms to look out for, about testing hormones when in your peri-menopause years; should you even bother? What's the best type of testing? We spoke about why hormones are so incredibly important to preserve as we age, about what some of the dangers of low hormones are - especially when we hit menopause and beyond. Jill also dispelled the myths around the fears of hormone replacement therapy and also explained what forms and types of hormones are best - plus so much more! 

Please enjoy Part 2 of Peri-menopause, menopause, and BHRT with Jill Chmielewski and go back and listen to Part 1 if you haven't done that yet. 

Jill is such a beautiful soul and I feel honoured to be learning from her inside her community: Pausing Together. This is a place for women to connect, learn, and open up discussions on topics that affect "PAUSAL" women (available on Apple and Google).

You can also find Jill on Instagram where she's: @jill.chmielewski and via her website: https://www.jillchmielewski.com/

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REGISTER HERE for my upcoming Hormone Balance Training: The most effective way to end the hormonal imbalance rollercoaster without birth control, starving yourself, or wasting money on testing and supplements you don't need.

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can. And I'm running a giveaway! If you leave this podcast a 5 star review and take a screenshot and send to me on Instagram, (I'm @TaraThorneHealth) we'll give you my 6 week Happy Hormones course - for free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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On this two part episode I had the pleasure of chatting to my colleague and friend, Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN all about perimenopause, menopause, and BHRT.

Jill is a Registered Nurse, Certified Health Coach, advocate for aging women, and mom of four who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging. She helps midlife women break free from the mainstream way of thinking where disease and decline are accepted as an inevitable part of aging ~ and embrace the notion that it's absolutely possible to feel vibrant, happy, healthy, balanced, and strong through midlife and beyond.

We spoke about how to tell if you're in peri-menopause, symptoms to look out for, about testing hormones when in your peri-menopause years; should you even bother? What's the best type of testing? We spoke about why hormones are so incredibly important to preserve as we age, about what some of the dangers of low hormones are - especially when we hit menopause and beyond. Jill also dispelled the myths around the fears of hormone replacement therapy and also explained what forms and types of hormones are best - plus so much more!

Jill is a wealth of information and we had such a fun time chatting that I had to break this up into two parts. Please enjoy Part 1 of Peri-menopause, menopause, and BHRT with Jill Chmielewski.

Jill is such a beautiful soul and I feel honoured to be learning from her inside her community: Pausing Together. This is a place for women to connect, learn, and open up discussions on topics that affect "PAUSAL" women (available on Apple and Google).

You can also find Jill on Instagram where she's: @jill.chmielewski and via her website: https://www.jillchmielewski.com/

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can. And I'm running a giveaway! If you leave this podcast a 5 star review and take a screenshot and send to me on Instagram, (I'm @TaraThorneHealth) we'll give you my 6 week Happy Hormones course - for free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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In this episode I spoke with Aaron Telford of Baxter Blue - an incredible company doing some wonderful things for the health and wellbeing of people all around the Globe.

We spoke about how blue light is destroying not just our eyes and circadian rhythms, (which play a massive role in our hormonal health) but also our skin and our children's health and wellbeing.

Aaron also spoke about all the products they have, from daytime to nighttime blue blockers as well as skin and wellbeing products, and about some important initiatives the company has undertaken to help those less fortunate and to support our environment.

If you are in need of a pair of blue blockers, (and everyone needs to have a pair of blue blockers) I highly recommend purchasing from Baxter Blue. You can do that at one of the sites listed below by using my code for 15% off: TARA15.

Baxter Blue Australia
Baxter Blue USA

On Instagram: @BaxterBlue

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can. And I'm running a giveaway! If you leave this podcast a 5 star review and take a screenshot and send to me on Instagram, (I'm @TaraThorneHealth) we'll give you my 6 week Happy Hormones course - for free!

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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On today's episode I talk about oral health and why it's so important for your overall health, including your hormonal health. I talk about fluoride (and what to use instead), root canals, wisdom teeth cavitations, oral dysbiosis, which bacteria we can see on your GI MAP that comes from your mouth, and so much more.

RiseWell
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I mentioned a special I'm having if you're listening to this in real time: my "Black Friday in October" sale. You can click HERE to read more about these packages.

I'm doing things a little differently this year and offering my "Choose Your Own Health Adventure" programs in October. This is so women can get on top of their symptoms before the silly season.

We're also giving ladies an extra month - free of charge - on us, (because things tend to slow down over the Christmas period and these packages run for 4 months over the Christmas / New Years timeframe). These packages give you the chance to do the functional testing of your choice with my team and I, outside of my bigger 6 month program, (The HBS).

In this episode I tell you what my two favourite functional tests are that I keep coming back to time and time again.

These are tried and true tests that give us SO much valuable information that really helps no matter what your symptoms are.

I've been in this industry a while now and I've used and learned about a lot of functional tests. Maybe I'll change my tune one day about what I think are the best tests but currently these are my two favourites.

Dive in and have a listen!

I mentioned a special I'm having if you're listening to this in real time: my "Black Friday in October" sale. You can click HERE to read more about these packages. I'm doing things a little differently this year and offering my "Choose Your Own Health Adventure" programs in October. This is so women can get on top of their symptoms before the silly season. We're also giving ladies an extra month - free of charge - on us, (because things tend to slow down over the Christmas period and these packages run for 4 months over the Christmas / New Years timeframe). These packages give you the chance to do the functional testing of your choice with my team and I, outside of my bigger 6 month program, (The HBS).

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can. And I'm running a giveaway! If you leave this podcast a 5 star review and take a screenshot and send to me on Instagram, (I'm @TaraThorneHealth) we'll give you my 6 week Happy Hormones course - for free!

Feeling wiped out no matter how many iron supplements you take? You're not alone—and you're not crazy. In this episode, Tara breaks down the often-misunderstood world of iron, ferritin, and fatigue, revealing why the typical "take more iron" approach doesn't always work (and can even make you feel worse).

She explains the key roles of iron transport, inflammation, and cofactors like copper and ceruloplasmin, and shares how low energy and poor lab results are often symptoms of a deeper imbalance—not a straightforward deficiency. If you've ever been told you're anemic, or your labs show low ferritin, this episode is a must-listen.

• Why low iron on labs doesn't always mean you need more iron
• The role of inflammation and gut health in iron absorption
• How minerals like copper, retinol (vitamin A), and magnesium support proper iron function
• The problems with relying on ferritin alone to assess iron status
• Why Tara rarely recommends iron supplements—and what she uses instead
• How excess iron can fuel oxidative stress, inflammation, and worsen symptoms
• What to test for instead (and how to get real answers about your energy and fatigue)

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On this episode I'm talking about self supplementing and why this can sometimes be dangerous. We'll dive into vitamin D, DIM, and selenium. There are other supplements to be wary of too, but a lot of women are taking these particular three so I wanted to get you thinking about whether you really should be and how to know for sure.

Blindly supplementing without testing can be problematic and these - albeit "natural" - health supplements that are easy to come by may not always be completely benign.

I mentioned a special I'm having if you're listening to this in real time: my "Black Friday in October" sale. You can click HERE to read more about these packages. I'm doing things a little differently this year and offering my "Choose Your Own Health Adventure" programs in October. This is so women can get on top of their symptoms before the silly season. We're also giving ladies an extra month - free of charge - on us, (because things tend to slow down over the Christmas period and these packages run for 4 months over the Christmas / New Years timeframe). These packages give you the chance to do the functional testing of your choice with my team and I, outside of my bigger 6 month program, (The HBS).

**I am not a doctor and I do not know you or your individual unique case. Do not take any supplements mentioned in my podcast without first consulting with your doctor.**

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can. And I'm running a giveaway! If you leave this podcast a 5 star review and take a screenshot and send to me on Instagram, (I'm @TaraThorneHealth) we'll give you my 6 week Happy Hormones course - for free!

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In this episode I challenge the notion of; "I've tried everything". You see, I hear this a lot from women but the truth is, often they've not actually tried "everything" - and this should give them hope. There's often so much more to explore and I explain it all in this episode. I go down the list of things you must look at before you say "I've tried everything!". See how many you can tick off.

You're NOT destined to live in pain, or with mood swings, or with debilitating PMS, or with headaches, or with fatigue, and so on. Before you conclude that you're a "lost cause" (you're not), listen to this episode.

 I'm doing things a little differently this year & hosting my annual Black Friday Choose Your Own Health Adventure SALE in October. Why? 👇

What I've witnessed is that women want more time - BEFORE the holidays - to cement healthy habits & get themselves into an optimal health state before the festivities hit. It's a good idea to go into the holidays with robust health because ultimately we may indulge a little during the holidays. 

Also, around the holidays my team & I take a well deserved break. Everyone shuts down for a week or so over Christmas & new years so I wanted to give you an extra month - on us - free of charge - because the holidays aren't a normal time of year. 

So if you want to do some functional health testing outside of my 6 month program (The HBS) these smaller programs are for you! 

This is a once yearly opportunity to work with me and Michelle to do testing of YOUR CHOICE! We only have space for a limited number of ladies so hop on the waitlist to be the first to find out when this special becomes available. Waitlist HERE.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

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On this episode I spoke with Jo Lia from No Tox Rox and we spoke all about mold.

Mold toxicity is a big problem, and I've seen many a client suffering with their hormonal health only to find out it was mold driving their symptoms.

But how do you know what to look out for?
How do you know when mold is an issue?
What's the best way to test?

We get into these questions and more on this episode.

Jo is a building biologist, a certified EMR consultant and a IICRC trained water damage restoration technician specialising in creating healthy homes where families can thrive.

With over a decade of experience in the field, Jo has assessed hundreds of homes, work-places and schools.

Much of her work is focused on remedying mold and EMF exposures but her true passion lies in prevention. She loves nothing more than arming people with the tools and knowledge to create their own healthy homes by understanding what the environmental challenges are and changing the things they can control.

Jo has appeared in several health publications, on wellness podcasts and on Channel Ten's 'Healthy Homes' program.

You can find Jo here: https://www.notoxrox.com/

On Instagram @notoxrox

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

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On today's episode I tackle one of the most common issues we help women with inside The Hormone Balance Solution program: hair loss.

I tell you what the most common reasons are for hair loss and what you must be thinking about in order to stop your hair loss, (yes! It IS possible).

You can also grab my probiotic of choice - MegaSporeBiotic, as mentioned in this episode. By registering HERE and using my practitioner code, (you get 10% off): TaraMegaSpore

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

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Today we're talking all-things PMS and what you need to think about in order to kick your PMS to the curb, (it's totally possible!).

I've had my struggles with PMS, so I know this topic extremely well, and I've helped hundreds of women with their PMS symptoms. I also developed a free PMS guide, which you can grab HERE.

This is the perfect accompaniment to this episode - so make sure you grab it. In it I talk about supplements for PMS, the best foods to eat vs. avoid, some functional foods specifically for women struggling with PMS, AND I give you a shopping list & 6 PMS-busting recipes. It really is an incredible guide.

Between this episode and the PMS guide you'll get a ton of great tips to get you started on your PMS-free journey.

In this short episode I explain why hormones are so important and what some lesser known hormones are.

It's not all about the sexier hormones: estrogen, progesterone, and even thyroid. Hormone balance requires us to look at ALL the 50+ hormones we have.

I also mentioned that if you're listening to this episode in real time you may want to join my upcoming training called The Ultimate Gut Health & Your Hormones training.

You can join the training HERE.

In it, I go deep into everything you need to know in order to optimise your gut health to optimise your hormonal health. We also will do a live Q&A and I'm giving out a ton of resources too. So I hope to see you there!

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

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On this episode of the podcast I talk about iron. Iron can be very dangerous if you don't need it, and ferritin alone isn't a good marker for determining whether or not you have an iron deficiency.

If you're taking iron supplements based on one ferritin reading then this is a must-listen.

I go into why iron is useless without copper, how one may become iron toxic and the dangers of iron toxicity, why most people likely don't need iron supplements, the best tests to determine a true iron deficiency, and more.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

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In this episode of the podcast I spoke about copper toxicity; what the symptoms are, how one becomes copper toxic, how copper toxicity AND deficiency can look the same, what the best test is for copper (blood vs. HTMA), and more.

A must-listen for anyone with hypothyroidism (or symptoms), PMS or estrogen excess, or any type of mental health issue.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

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Minerals are crucial for hormone health & overall health, yet hardly anyone in the health & wellness space is talking about them.

In this episode we talk about how the thyroid, your estrogen levels, & your adrenals rely on healthy mineral status & balance. I touch on why blood work for your thyroid may seem normal yet your minerals can show us if you have a more sluggish thyroid picture than what your bloods are picking up. I also talk about the symptoms of mineral imbalances, why blood testing for minerals is not accurate & what the best test to do is for minerals is & why - plus more! This is a jam-packed episode & a must-listen for anyone wanting to optmise their hormonal & overall health.

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Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

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If you're interested in finding out more about my 6 month women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

Your thyroid is not just "another hormone"—it's the maestro that sets the tempo for your whole body, and it especially needs love as progesterone drops in perimenopause. But here's the problem: so many practitioners still miss the real story. If all you've had checked is your TSH and you were told "it's normal," you could still be sidelined by sluggish thyroid symptoms—because so much more is happening under the surface.

A full thyroid panel really matters. That means pushing for TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies. But it doesn't stop with testing. You need someone looking at your labs with a functional lens (the 'optimal' prevention-focused ranges, not just "fine for the average population") and someone who understands the nuances—like how stress, inflammation, and gut health all play a role in your thyroid feeling sluggish.

Here is what we cover in this episode:

1. Top Symptoms of Hypothyroidism:
   Think constipation, hair loss (even in your brows!), feeling chilly all the time, low libido, dry skin, stubborn bloating, and more. If you nod along to two or more, this episode is for you!

2. Why "Normal" Thyroid Labs Can Still Mean Trouble:
   Many women have labs that come back "normal," yet their symptoms scream otherwise. I explain why that happens and what labs you actually need.

3. What a Full Thyroid Panel Really Looks Like:
   Most practitioners aren't running the full panel! I spell it out for you (hint: it's more than just TSH and T4).

4. Reverse T3—The Missing Piece:
   This marker is rarely tested, but it tells you if your thyroid hormone is actually getting into your cells where it belongs, or if it's being blocked!

5. The Role of Gut Health and Minerals:
   If you want lasting thyroid health (and overall well-being), you have to zero in on gut health and the minerals your thyroid loves—spoiler: copper is way more important than you think!

EPISODE 43: All about thyroid health with Annabel Bateman

EPISODE 114: Thyroid health in midlife: post-illness autoimmunity/hypothyroidism, why TSH will rise with iodine & this is OK, progesterone & thyroid health & more!

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In this episode I talk GLUTEN: Is it friend or foe?

Should you be avoiding it?

How does gluten impact our hormones?

Can gluten ever be a part of a "healthy" diet?

I share with you my clinical experience with clients as well as some research, which you can find here:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31986568/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31986568/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32006368/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25701700/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4772047/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30060266/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4104239/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6266949/

And don't make the mistake of thinking gluten isn't a problem for you just because you don't have an obvious reaction to it!

Gluten is a sneaky protein that can contribute to many symptoms that you may not think are related like anxiety, depression, joint pain, and more. This is a must-listen for anyone who values their health and their hormones.

In this episode I talk about the Microbiome Labs Wheat Rescue product, which you can purchase HERE by using my practitioner code, (which also gets you 10% off): TaraMegaSpore

Also, you can grab my free Healthy Gut Guide HERE, which will get you started on your healthy gut, healthy hormones journey.

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my 6 month women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

Following on from the previous episode, today we dive deeper into gut health & we discuss various infections - like H. pylori & parasites - that can be undermining your hormonal health. These gut infections can wreak havoc on hormones, so settle in & I hope you enjoy!

Grab my free Healthy Gut Guide HERE, which will get you started on your healthy gut, healthy hormones journey.

You can also grab my probiotic of choice, MegaSporeBiotic, HERE by using my practitioner code, (which also gets you 10% off): TaraMegaSpore

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

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If you're interested in finding out more about my 6 month women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

Welcome to the first episode of The Hormone Balance Solution podcast. Grab a tea & settle in as this is a really important episode. You may want to grab a pen & paper too so you can take notes.

In this episode we talk about the imperative importance of gut health for your hormones. The fact is, if you don't get your gut right you won't be able to balance your hormones, (& you don't need gut symptoms to have gut issues!). Gut health is FOUNDATIONAL to hormonal health & this is why I'm starting the podcast off with this topic.

In this episode I mention that I have a free Healthy Gut Guide you can grab HERE, which will get you started on your healthy gut, healthy hormones journey.

You can also grab my probiotic of choice, MegaSporeBiotic, HERE by using my practitioner code, (which also gets you 10% off): TaraMegaSpore

Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, & share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far & wide to help as many women as we can.

Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms:
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If you're interested in finding out more about my 6 month women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

People assume that popular supplements can only help — but that's not always true. In this episode, Tara unpacks the risks of DIY-ing your own supplement routine, even with commonly recommended options like magnesium or vitamin D. She explains why personalized advice matters and how what works for one person may not work for another.

Tara shares a powerful client story about gut health issues that got worse after the client added supplements she found online. With the help of targeted gut testing, Tara's team uncovered that those supplements were actually feeding the wrong gut bacteria — and making symptoms worse, not better.

This episode is an eye-opener for anyone who's ever wondered if their supplement routine is really helping. Tara breaks down why it's essential to keep your practitioner in the loop before adding anything new — and how to avoid the common pitfalls of self-prescribing.

• Supplements Aren't One-Size-Fits-All: Just because magnesium or vitamin D is touted online doesn't mean it's right for you. Your body is complex, and repleting a nutrient isn't as simple as just taking a pill.
  
  
• Hidden Pitfalls of DIY Supplementation: I shared a real client case where "healthy" supplements like MSM, broccoli sprout extract, and taurine actually worsened her digestive issues—because they fed the very bacteria contributing to her symptoms!
  
  
• Communication with Practitioners Is Crucial: Always consult with your health practitioner before adding new supplements. What seems harmless could directly counteract your progress or even make symptoms worse.

Episode 46: All about melatonin: a hormone that's anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, aids brain detox & SO much more

Episode 81: An interview with Deanna Minich, PhD, nutrition scientist, educator, & author about melatonin & its multiple functions.

LIVE TRAINING: The Perimenopause Reset: From Exhausted to Energised. Your Proven 3-Step Roadmap to Thrive in Perimenopause—Naturally and Confidently.

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REGISTER HERE
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HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script.

Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications.

The Perimenopause Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were.

[FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).