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I’m Dana Irvine, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and Breast Health Educator. On the show we discuss hormone balance, lymphatic health, estrogen detoxification, inflammation reduction, and practical everyday tools to help women feel vibrant again. In practice I offer in-depth thermography imaging, holistic breast care strategies, gut and hormone testing, fasting guidance, and Spirit-Mind-Body wellness programs.
I invite you to Live boldly. Love deeply. Care for your body wisely.
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Details about Wise Divine Women Podcast: Menopause • Libido • Breast Care • Oh MY! The unfiltered truth for Women, a podcast by Dana Irvine FDNP - Menopause Support • Functional Nutrition • Thermography
Burn Fat Without Keto: Functional Nutrition and Metabolic Health for Women with Jenn Trepeck
Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 32:12
Can women improve fat burning and metabolic health without keto, extreme fasting, or restrictive dieting?
In this episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine welcomes health and lifestyle coach, podcaster, author, and business consultant Jenn Trepeck for a practical conversation about women’s metabolism, blood sugar, fasting, functional nutrition, and sustainable wellness.
Jenn shares how her own weight-management journey inspired her transition from business into health coaching. After learning the nutrition information many of us were never taught, she was able to change her relationship with food and move beyond chronic dieting.
Together, Dana and Jenn explore why fat loss is not simply about eating less and exercising more. Blood sugar, insulin, muscle mass, stress, sleep, hydration, minerals, meal timing, and mindset all influence how the body uses and stores energy.
Jenn explains why restrictive diets such as keto may not be sustainable or supportive for every woman. Instead, she encourages women to build a strong health foundation, listen to their body’s signals, and create habits that allow flexibility, nourishment, and joy.
How women can burn fat without keto
How blood sugar and insulin affect fat storage
Why chronic under-eating may slow progress
The relationship between stress and metabolism
Why muscle supports metabolic health and longevity
Fasting considerations for women
The importance of hydration and minerals
Biohacking versus Jenn’s concept of “biostacking”
How to build realistic and flexible wellness habits
Why accountability and small wins matter
How to rebuild trust with your body
Blood sugar balance is essential for metabolic health. Balanced meals containing protein, fiber, healthy fats, and quality carbohydrates can support steadier energy while reducing cravings and blood sugar crashes.
Eating less is not always better. When the body senses ongoing restriction or stress, it may conserve energy rather than release stored fuel.
Fasting is not one-size-fits-all. A woman’s stress levels, sleep, activity, hormones, menstrual cycle, and overall nutrition should be considered before extending fasting windows.
Jenn also introduces biostacking, the practice of layering foundational habits that work together. Hydration, balanced meals, movement, sleep, stress support, and mindset may create better long-term results than relying on one complicated wellness hack.
Most importantly, lasting health does not require perfection. Flexibility and consistency are what make healthy habits sustainable.
00:00 – Jenn’s wellness journey 02:20 – Listening to the body instead of diets 05:30 – Burning fat without keto 07:01 – Blood sugar, insulin, and fat storage 10:54 – Under-eating, stress, and metabolism 15:04 – Rebuilding trust with your body 17:03 – Muscle, fat, and fuel storage 19:05 – Fasting for women 20:54 – Biohacking and biostacking 23:48 – Building a health foundation 27:05 – Hydration and minerals 31:58 – Creating a flexible wellness plan 34:04 – Celebrating progress 35:59 – Closing thoughts and guest links
She is the host of Salad With a Side of Fries and the author of Uncomplicating Wellness, a practical, science-informed guide designed to help people cut through wellness confusion and trust their bodies again.
For support with hormones, metabolism, breast health, digestion, and whole-body wellness, visit DanaIrvine.com and book a Health Clarity Call.
Subscribe to the Wise Divine Women Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who is ready to stop fighting her body and start understanding it.
Reclaiming Your Identity Through Flexible Habits with Monica Packer
Thursday, July 30, 2026 • Duration 41:25
What if the habits you've been trying to build were never designed for your life in the first place?
In this insightful conversation, Dana Irvine sits down with identity coach and author Monica Packer to explore how perfectionism, invisible labor, and shifting life seasons can disconnect women from themselves. Together, they discuss why traditional habit formation often fails women and how reclaiming your identity is the key to creating sustainable habits that truly support your well-being.
Monica shares her personal journey from perfectionism and burnout to developing a more compassionate, flexible approach to growth. She introduces the concept of "sticky habits"—habits designed to fit real life rather than demanding perfection.
Whether you're navigating menopause, an empty nest, career changes, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode offers practical wisdom to help you build habits that honor who you are and who you're becoming.
✨ Why perfectionism is often a coping mechanism rather than a personality trait
✨ The hidden impact of invisible labor on women's health, energy, and self-care
✨ How identity influences every habit we create
✨ Why traditional habit advice often doesn't work for women
✨ The Sticky Habit Method and how flexibility leads to consistency
✨ How to redefine success and stop measuring your worth by your productivity
✨ Practical ways to build habits that support your real life
✨ Why it's never too late to change, grow, and reinvent yourself
Mental Health, Courage & Creating a Life You Love with Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 36:20
"I'd rather regret something I did than something I didn't do."— Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine
What happens when success, ambition, and leadership collide with trauma, mental health challenges, and the desire for something more meaningful?
In this powerful episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine sits down with executive coach, leadership expert, and podcast host Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine to explore the hidden struggles many high-achieving women face. Together, they discuss how trauma influences decision-making, why women often stay small despite big dreams, and how authentic leadership begins with self-awareness.
Dr. Liz shares her personal journey through recovery, entrepreneurship, mental health advocacy, and the bold decision to leave city life behind and move onto a yacht during the pandemic. She also opens up about living with Bipolar I Disorder, breaking stigma around mental health, and helping women leaders move beyond limiting beliefs into purposeful action.
This conversation is equal parts inspiring, practical, and refreshingly honest. If you've ever felt stuck between what you want and what feels safe, this episode will encourage you to trust yourself, take courageous action, and stop waiting for perfection before pursuing your dreams.
✨ Growth requires action before certainty.
✨ Trauma-informed leadership helps women make decisions from intention instead of fear.
✨ Success without authenticity often leads to burnout and dissatisfaction.
✨ Mental health challenges do not diminish leadership potential.
✨ Community, connection, and purpose are essential for overall well-being.
✨ Sometimes the greatest opportunities come from taking unconventional paths.
✨ You don't need perfection—you need momentum.
✨ Regret often comes more from opportunities missed than mistakes made.
What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Laura James, ND Breast Cancer, Advocacy & Integrative Care
Monday, July 27, 2026 • Duration 01:02:27
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, confusing, and rushed. In this insightful conversation, Dana Irvine sits down with naturopathic oncologist Laura James to discuss how women can navigate a diagnosis with confidence, build the right support team, and make informed decisions about their care. Dr. James shares her 25+ years of experience helping women understand pathology reports, treatment options, nutrition, anti-estrogen therapies, and the importance of individualized care. She also explains how integrative oncology can work alongside conventional medicine to improve resilience, quality of life, and treatment outcomes.
This episode is a powerful reminder that while breast cancer treatment may feel urgent, women deserve the time, support, and education needed to advocate for themselves and make choices that align with their values.
Episode Highlights
How Dr. Laura James transitioned from conventional medicine to naturopathic oncology
Why nutrition became the foundation of her healthcare philosophy
The role of integrative oncology alongside conventional cancer treatment
Understanding the "breast cancer industrial complex" and the importance of informed decision-making
Why women should build both a medical team and a personal support team
The significance of love languages when receiving care during illness
Common questions women ask after a breast cancer diagnosis
Understanding anti-estrogen therapies and individualized treatment approaches
The differences between Stage 0, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4 breast cancer
Emerging advances in personalized medicine and circulating tumor DNA testing
The challenges facing younger women diagnosed with breast cancer
Why advocacy and human-centered healthcare matter more than ever
The importance of grace, resilience, and self-ion, and healthcare transformation
Be Where Your Feet Are: Finding Courage, Serenity & Healing Through Life’s Greatest Challenges with Bron Watson
Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 43:07
In this deeply inspiring conversation, Dana Irvine welcomes Australian nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and cancer advocate Bron Watson. Bron shares her powerful journey from a successful nursing and business career to navigating two life-changing cancer diagnoses: breast cancer in 2017 and multiple myeloma in 2023.
Through her experiences, Bron discovered the importance of slowing down, listening to her intuition, and embracing what she calls "Serenity Moments." She explains how these moments help people move from overwhelm and fear into courage, presence, and healing. Bron introduces her growing initiative, The Serenity Project, an online community supporting people living with cancer, caregivers, and healthcare professionals through a blend of science, soul, evidence, and lived experience.
Together, Dana and Bron discuss self-advocacy, resilience, the power of pausing, emotional awareness, faith, and why healing is available to everyone—even when a cure may not be. This conversation offers hope, practical wisdom, and a refreshing perspective on navigating adversity with grace and courage.
✨ Bron's transition from nurse and entrepreneur to cancer advocate
✨ The wake-up call that followed her breast cancer diagnosis
✨ Why "rest is work" and self-care is not a luxury
✨ How naming emotions creates space for healing
✨ The concept of "Serenity Moments"
✨ Learning to respond rather than react to adversity
✨ The difference between healing and curing
✨ Why worry creates "dis-ease"
✨ Becoming an active participant in your health journey
✨ The vision behind The Serenity Project community
✨ The power of courage, faith, and being present
✨ Bron's upcoming book: Be Where Your Feet AreResources Mentioned
The Happiness Beauty Hack: Aging Gracefully with Rebecca Zook of Happi Rituals
Friday, June 19, 2026 • Duration 28:05
In this inspiring conversation, Dana Irvine welcomes Rebecca Zook, founder of Happi Rituals, for her very first podcast interview. Rebecca shares the deeply personal journey that led her to create a natural skincare line rooted in self-love, intentional living, and embracing the aging process with grace.
Together, Dana and Rebecca explore the pressure women face from unrealistic beauty standards, the importance of reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting ingredients, and how skincare can become a meaningful daily ritual rather than another task on the to-do list. Rebecca discusses the creation of her tallow-based skincare products, her philosophy of nourishing the skin as a living organ, and why happiness may be the ultimate beauty secret.
This episode is a refreshing reminder that true beauty comes from within, and that aging is not something to fear—it's a privilege to embrace.
Episode Highlights
✨ Rebecca's journey from frustrated skincare consumer to founder of Happi Rituals
✨ Why anti-aging messaging often leaves women feeling like the goalposts keep moving
✨ The hidden impact of endocrine disruptors and toxic skincare ingredients
✨ How simplifying skincare can reduce stress and increase consistency
✨ The benefits of tallow-based skincare and nutrient-rich botanical oils
✨ Creating daily rituals that support emotional wellness and self-connection
✨ Why happiness and self-acceptance are powerful beauty practices
✨ Raising daughters in a world filled with unrealistic beauty expectations
✨ The importance of embracing aging as a gift rather than a problem to solve
✨ How small moments of mindfulness can transform your day
About Rebecca Zook
Rebecca Zook is the founder of Happi Rituals, a natural skincare company dedicated to helping women embrace aging with confidence, self-love, and intention. Her tallow-based skincare products combine nutrient-rich ingredients with a philosophy centered on happiness, wellness, and mindful daily rituals. Rebecca's mission is to encourage women to care for themselves from the inside out while embracing every stage of life with grace.
Beyond Hot Flashes: The Truth About Hormones, Bone Health & Healthy Aging with Cindy Dupuie
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 48:55
Are hormones really just about hot flashes and libido?
In this eye-opening episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine sits down with functional medicine practitioner, yoga instructor, and menopause educator Cindy Dupuie to discuss one of the most important—and misunderstood—topics in women's health: hormone replacement therapy, bone health, brain health, and aging well.
Cindy shares her personal journey into early menopause at age 43 and how her experience led her to become passionate about helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Together, Dana and Cindy explore the evolving science around hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the lasting impact of the Women's Health Initiative study, and why so many women are still struggling to access informed care today.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
✨ Why estrogen affects every organ system in the body ✨ The connection between hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and gut health ✨ How hormone health influences bone density, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function ✨ Why osteoporosis prevention must start before symptoms appear ✨ The importance of strength training, protein, and lifestyle habits during menopause ✨ Common misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy ✨ How to become a stronger advocate for your own health care ✨ Why women need to understand their lab work and ask better questions ✨ The role of functional and integrative practitioners in supporting healthy aging ✨ How community and education empower women through menopause and beyond
Dana and Cindy also discuss the importance of personalized care, looking beyond symptoms, and creating a strong foundation through nutrition, movement, stress management, sleep, and hormone balance.
The Surprising Power of Somatic Therapy to Reduce Stress and Trauma with Helen Malinowski
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • Duration 26:17
In this powerful and heart-centered conversation, Helen Williams Malinowski joins Dana Irvine on the Wise Divine Women Podcast to explore the profound connection between stress, trauma, and the nervous system. Together, they discuss how somatic therapy helps women reconnect with their bodies, regulate stress responses, and begin healing from chronic overwhelm and emotional exhaustion.
Helen shares practical tools to calm the nervous system, including simple breathing exercises, body awareness practices, and ways to recognize the subtle signals our bodies send when stress and trauma are unresolved. The conversation also dives into the conditioning many women experience around boundaries, people-pleasing, and ignoring their own needs — and how reclaiming body awareness can become a pathway back to healing, authenticity, and resilience.
Listeners will walk away with compassionate, practical strategies for managing stress, honoring their body’s wisdom, and creating healthier emotional boundaries in everyday life.
Key Topics Discussed
Understanding stress and nervous system dysregulation
How somatic therapy supports trauma healing
Learning to listen to the body’s stress signals
Breathwork and simple grounding exercises for daily stress relief
The impact of conditioning and people-pleasing on women’s health
Why boundaries are essential for healing and emotional wellness
Movement and body awareness as tools for releasing stored stress
Helen’s upcoming book, Coming Back, and its message for women and practitioners
Stress symptoms are often the body’s way of asking for attention and support
Deep breathing and intentional exhaling can help regulate the nervous system quickly
Healing begins when women learn to pause and listen to their body’s signals
Chronic stress and trauma can disconnect women from their intuition and boundaries
Somatic practices create space between reaction and response
Honoring discomfort instead of avoiding it can support emotional healing and growth
Simple daily body-awareness practices can have a profound impact on overall wellness
What Your Hair Is Telling You About Your Health with Dana Irvine FDNP
Thursday, May 28, 2026 • Duration 20:40
If your bloodwork keeps coming back "normal," but youstill feel exhausted, anxious, and hormonally off — this episode is for you.
Dana Irvine, FDNP CCT, breaks down Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA): what it is, what it reveals, and why it catches what standard blood tests routinely miss. From magnesium depletion and adrenal burnout to the zinc-copperconnection behind estrogen dominance symptoms, Dana shows how a single hair sample can map three months of your body's metabolic story — and how that blueprint becomes a truly personalized healing protocol.
What You'll Learn
• Why HTMA captures what blood tests miss
• Key minerals tied to perimenopause brain fog, hair loss, and breast tenderness
• How sodium/potassium ratios reveal adrenal exhaustion patterns
• The zinc-copper imbalance driving estrogen dominance symptoms
• How HTMA integrates into a root-cause hormone protocol
Episode Timeline
00:00 Introduction to HTMA
01:44 What HTMA is and how it works
03:01 Blood tests vs. HTMA — the key difference
03:47 Why mineral ratios matter more than individual levels
05:33 Magnesium, sodium & potassium — your stress and adrenal minerals
06:53 Zinc, copper & the estrogen dominance connection
08:13 Symptoms that point to mineral dysfunction
09:57 HTMA inside the FDN H.I.D.D.E.N. framework
10 Root Causes of Hot Flashes During Menopause with Dana Irvine FDNP of the Wise Divine Women Collective
Monday, May 25, 2026 • Duration 20:11
Are hot flashes really just about low estrogen? In this eye-opening episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine explores the deeper root causes behind hot flashes, night sweats, and hormone chaos during perimenopause and menopause.
Many women are told that suffering through menopause is simply part of aging — but Dana explains why the body is not broken and why symptoms are often signals of deeper imbalances within the body.
In this educational solo episode, Dana uncovers how adrenal stress, cortisol dysfunction, mineral imbalances, thyroid health, gut dysfunction, blood sugar instability, heavy metals, and poor estrogen clearance can all contribute to hot flashes and hormone symptoms.
You’ll learn why a personalized “test, don’t guess” approach matters and how functional testing and thermography can help uncover hidden stress patterns and inflammation before symptoms worsen.
Why hot flashes are not always caused by estrogen decline
How stress and adrenal exhaustion impact hormone production
The connection between cortisol rhythms and night sweats
Why gut health affects estrogen recycling and detoxification
How thyroid function influences temperature regulation
The role of magnesium, copper, and mineral imbalances
Why nighttime blood sugar crashes can trigger hot flashes
How heavy metals may mimic estrogen and disrupt hormones
How thermography helps visualize stress and inflammation patterns in the body
Timeline
00:00 – Introduction: Hot Flashes and Misconceptions 00:52 – The Body Is Not Broken: Understanding Menopause 02:50 – Common Misunderstandings About Hot Flashes 03:44 – Hormone Therapy and Its Limitations 04:25 – Estrogen and Its Role in Hot Flashes 05:33 – Adrenal Exhaustion and Hormone Production 06:47 – Cortisol Rhythm and Night Sweats 07:59 – Estrogen Clearance Pathways and Methylation09:16 – Gut Recycling of Estrogen10:34 – Mineral Imbalances and Thyroid Function12:16 – Magnesium and Copper's Role in Hot Flashes13:11 – Blood Sugar Fluctuations and Night Sweats13:59 – Heavy Metals and Estrogen Mimicry15:39 – The Power of Testing and Personalized Protocols15:57 – Visualizing Stress with Thermography17:55 – Empowering Women with Knowledge and Tools18:50 – Next Steps: Testing and Support19:41 – Book a Health Clarity Call and Take Action
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to women’s health, menopause, and hormonal balance 02:00 - Cindy’s journey from dietetics to functional medicine for women’s wellness 05:00 - How estrogen impacts cell function and overall health 08:00 - The gap in conventional hormone management practices 11:00 - The Dutch Test and hormone monitoring innovations 14:00 - The critical connection between gut health and hormones 17:00 - Why HRT is like the “icing on the cake” in a foundation of health 20:00 - Navigating conversations with healthcare providers about hormone therapy 23:00 - The importance of baseline blood tests for preventative health 26:00 - The impact of hormones on bone density and osteoporosis risk 30:00 - Common barriers in accessing hormone care in the U.S. and Canada 33:00 - Strategies for women over 60 to maintain vitality and independence 37:00 - The role of lifestyle factors (stress, sleep, exercise) in hormonal and bone health 41:00 - Key lab markers to assess bone health and inflammation 44:00 - The importance of multifaceted approaches: diet, sleep, stress, and hormones 48:00 - Community programs and online courses for women of a certain age “Take a breath and stay curious” — Embrace continuous learning and compassionate advocacy for your health.
Timeline
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Helen Williams Malinowski 01:03 – What Is Somatic Therapy? 02:08 – Stress in Women, Entrepreneurs & Caregivers 03:21 – How the Body Responds to Stress 04:03 – Recognizing Stress Signals & Nervous System Dysregulation 05:54 – Trauma Healing & Creating Space Before Reacting 06:16 – Why Women Struggle with Boundaries 07:43 – The Growing Stress Load Women Carry Today 08:43 – Hormones, Conditioning & Emotional Stress 10:50 – Breathwork Techniques to Calm the Nervous System 12:21 – Movement, Somatic Release & Body Awareness 16:27 – Helen’s Upcoming Book Coming Back 23:50 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement for Listeners
Hosted by Dana Irvine, the Wise Divine Women Podcast explores functional wellness, women’s health, hormone balance, breast health, nervous system healing, faith, and holistic living for women seeking deeper healing in mind, body, and spirit.
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If you’re struggling with hot flashes, night sweats, exhaustion, brain fog, or hormone chaos, know this: your body is speaking — and there are answers.
At Wise Divine Women, Dana Irvine combines functional testing, thermography, nutrition, and personalized wellness strategies to help women uncover the true root causes behind their symptoms.
✨ Ready to stop guessing and start understanding your body?
Visit DanaIrvine.com to book your personalized Health Clarity Call and take the next step toward balanced hormones, restored energy, and empowered health.
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