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S5 Ep 3Our "Get The Ball Rolling" Challenge!

Break out of adhd / ND paralysis and have the most productive week ever!

Feb 9, 202615 min

S5 Ep 2Abundance Planning

We're going to discuss affirmations that reel realistic and create a map on how to get there.

Jan 21, 202644 min

S5 Ep 1Building A Village in 2026

Tips on how to make friends as a chronically ill neurodivergent person with anxiety.

Jan 21, 202639 min

S4 Ep 60Unique Stress, Christmas Week

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Tonight we are going to cover some the less talked about stresses of Christmas week. -Tense relationships and dynamics- Body image - Food issues - Grief (grieving people and pets, and grief over chronic illness)

Dec 23, 202532 min

S4 Ep 59HOW TO NOT BACKSLIDE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON (don't spill; the milk)

This week we discuss my favorite strategies to stay on track during the holiday's.

Dec 9, 202526 min

S4 Ep 58COOKING FAIL + My 2 Favorite ADHD Hacks

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Watch me mess up pumpkin pie and talk about standard over schedule and quitting time - my 2 favorite ADHD hacks.

Dec 9, 202540 min

Is Your Kitchen A Nightmare?

If you have issues with clutter, limited space, accessibility, etc... then you will have another reason not to cook in it. ESP IF YOU'RE NEURODIVERGENT. This week I am going to break down the often unthought-of reason cooking at home and "meal prep" seems unsustainable.

Dec 2, 202546 min

S4 Ep 56Carbs and Cravings

This week, I explain what’s really behind the carb cravings, how they affect your blood sugar and hormones, and simple strategies to beat them, without restriction.

Oct 1, 202541 min

S4 Ep 55Protein and Muscle Building

Struggling to build muscle or lose fat with PCOS or hormonal issues? You're not alone...and protein can actually play a huge role in helping you feel stronger and more balanced. In this video, I break down how protein supports muscle growth, helps with cravings, and can even support hormone health.No crazy diets, just real talk and tips that work with your body, not against it. 💥✨ Perfect for anyone dealing with PCOS, insulin resistance, or hormone-related weight struggles.👉 Like, drop a comment if this resonates, and subscribe for more hormone-friendly health tips!

Sep 25, 202548 min

S4 Ep 54Social Anxiety / Being Self Conscious In Public

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Feeling anxious or self-conscious in public is more common than you think. In this video, we’ll break down where social anxiety comes from and share simple, practical strategies to feel calmer, more confident, and comfortable being yourself around others.

Sep 16, 202540 min

S4 Ep 53Making Friends As Grown Ups

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Making friends as an adult can feel hard — work, family, and busy schedules get in the way. In this video, we’ll talk about why friendships matter and share simple ways to build real connections as a grown up.

Sep 16, 202536 min

S4 Ep 51Digestion 101

Today we go over the many ways digestion is affected by pcos and thyroid issues

Aug 27, 202552 min

S4 Ep 52✨SEPTEMBER CHALLENGES✨

This week we are going to discuss our September Challenges: The A1C Kitchen Reset Hoop & Hop for Hormones Challenge I’m so excited to explain what we got coming up for you guys and why / how they will absolutely transform your health, mindset, and mood in just 3 weeks! (Of course in a CCA, low pressure kinda way 😘)

Aug 27, 202528 min

S4 Ep 50WHEN YOUR LABS ARE FINE BUT YOU FEEL LIKE CRAP

Did you know there are so many reasons why this may be happening?? This week we are talking about what those reasons are!

Aug 11, 202538 min

Summer Hell Series Episode 2 - The Food

We will be covering the common summertime issues people in our community face. Tonight is episode 2 : The Food! How to prepare, enjoy, and decompress to make sure you’re still working towards your PCOS & Hashimoto’s relief even during the fun and often chaotic summertime!

Jun 25, 202540 min

S4 Ep 49SUMMER HELL SERIES - episode 1. BBQ’s / outdoor gatherings (heat, sweat, food, unwanted banter, etc)

Tonight we will be covering the common summertime issues people in our community face.

Jun 25, 202537 min

S4 Ep 48Kitchen Confidence part 4 - HORMONE FRIENDLY BAKED GOODS AND VESSELS

Tonight we are cookin easy carb friendly vessels! Tutorial: microwave bread + only dough

Jun 25, 202532 min

S4 Ep 47KITCHEN CONFIDENCE episode 3: Flavor Combining!

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We’re gonna build off of last week’s lesson on cooking technique and start thinking about layering flavors and finding our favorite way to do that.

May 28, 202533 min

S4 Ep 45KITCHEN CONFIDENCE 2025 - Part 1: Taking Inventory / Getting Stocked

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This week we discuss keeping groceries stocked and food planned in a way that’s not overwhelming / easily sustainable

May 14, 202534 min

S4 Ep 44Journaling!

How to use it - EVEN IF YOU SUCK AT IT - to learn about yourself, collect data, and process things outside your brain.

Apr 16, 202534 min

S4 Ep 43REJECTION SENSITIVITY DYSPHORIA

This week we are talking about Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. What it is, how to identify it’s happening, and how to work through it so it doesn’t mess up stress levels or cause as much pain

Apr 8, 202548 min

S4 Ep 42EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION: How To Get Around It & Get Stuff Done

Taken from our monthly interactive lesson every last Weds of the month - Tonight on zoom we’re diving into a common issue among us neurodivergents: Executive DysfunctionWant to be a part of CCA and transform your hormones, health, and mindset? Get more info at ccacoaching.com

Apr 1, 202521 min

S4 Ep 41✨How to Stay Consistent When You Have No Motivation✨

Tonight I’m sharing some of my favorite hacks & tools for consistency - regardless of the ever allusive “motivation”.**For those interested in personalized one on one coaching, send a DM to @girlwiththefakeredhair and we can see if my method is a good fit for you!

Mar 25, 202542 min

S4 Ep 40GLP 1 Talk

Tonight we’ll dive in to my honest thoughts on these meds for people with our issues, what to consider when thinking about using them, and how to use them safely if you feel that’s the right path for you

Mar 17, 202543 min

S4 Ep 39BODY IMAGE 2025

Today I get real, raw, and vulnerable about body image… esp after gaining a ton of preeclampsia weight and feeling the effects on my body

Mar 10, 202552 min

S4 Ep 38Lymph Drainage Massage - Full Body 2025

Today's recording is the lesson from February's interactive month-end zoom all about lymph massage! It is my way of doing it so it may not be the most official - but I do it twice a day in bed and it helps so much!

Mar 5, 202535 min

S4 Ep 37How to Communicate Your PCOS / Hashi Needs

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This weeks episode we discuss how to effectively communicate your hormone / chronic illness with your partner / loved ones (and feel good about it).

Mar 5, 202547 min

S4 Ep 36Meal Prepping the CCA Way!

In this weeks episode we discuss all about how we “meal prep” in a non-meal prep way.

Feb 18, 202538 min

S4 Ep 35Sleep

In this weeks episode we discuss a few really amazing tips for a great night of sleep.

Feb 18, 202526 min

S4 Ep 34BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH LITTLE WINS

This week we talk about how it’s sooooo important to learn to look at little wins to be able to stay the course!

Jan 28, 202547 min

S4 Ep 33ABUNDANCE MINDSET PT. 2 - JOURNALING

Today we are going to piggy back off last weeks zoom on abundance mindset and go over HOW to list and implement attracting what you want.

Jan 20, 202538 min

S4 Ep 32ABUNDANCE MINDSET (while still being rooted in reality)

this is soooo important for success and to achieve results when you have a body that seems to wanna set up boobie traps and make life harder… the way we get through it is with mindset baby!! KICKOFF TO 2025

Jan 14, 202544 min

S4 Ep 31CCA HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE

Tonight we’re gonna dive into:- keeping your focus on progressing towards your goals without feeling bound by it - ⁠feeling and looking your BEST (and what that actually means)- ⁠dealing with pictures- ⁠feeling alone- ⁠dealing with food comments

Dec 24, 202451 min

S4 Ep 30Doctor Appointments

Tonight we’re gonna dive into the anxiety around preparing for and attending a doctor appointmentWorrying about judgement or dismissalAdvocating for yourselfAsking for notation Separating emotions

Dec 13, 202447 min

S4 Ep 29How to make baby steps STICK when Life is Insane

How to stay committed to your progress and growth when you’re “unsettled” (busy, tired, on the road, burnt out)

Dec 10, 202442 min

S4 Ep 28BITE BUILDER PART 3 - Side Dish Swaps & Veggies

Today we dive into my favorite swaps and prep methods for rice, pasta, and potatoes before diving into to my best veggie tips

Nov 25, 20241h 2m

S4 Ep 27BITE BUILDER PART 2 - Proteins, Cooking Methods, Flavors, Sauces

Today we dive into the specific foods and combos to make the easiest, yummiest meals!

Nov 15, 202456 min

S4 Ep 25Halloween Kick Off - Sugar

Today we focus on the kick off to sweet season - Halloween! How to handle cravings and symptoms after enjoying more sugar and learning about the different effects sugar has on our hormonal bodies.

Nov 12, 20241h 1m

S4 Ep 26Bite Builder Explained - Part 1

This call breaks down the Bite Builder formula for easily piecing together yummy hormone friendly meals with minimal time and energy..

Nov 12, 202438 min

Interview with a CCA Client!

Hear from one of our lovely hormonally challenged clients and her experience in CCA!

Oct 29, 202424 min

S4 Ep 24ADHD AND HORMONES WORKSHOP

My favorite tips to stop letting ADHD and neurospiciness sabotage achieving hormone balance for those of us with PCOS &/or thyroid disease

Oct 29, 202454 min

S4 Ep 23Food Ick and Anxiety

Who feels like they deal with this a lot? Listen in where we will tackle this together and play "chopped" where I can help you throw together something amazing from the stuff you already have in your fridge/pantry.

Oct 11, 20241h 4m

S4 Ep 223 NON FOOD THINGS THAT AFFECT OUR BODIES THIS TIME OF YEAR

Today we discuss 3 non food things then affect our bodies going from summer to fall

Sep 26, 202445 min

S4 Ep 21HIGH STOMACH ACID (part 2 of the stomach acid series)

This week, we’re going over GERD, heart burn, and acid reflux

Sep 11, 202436 min

S4 Ep 20LOW STOMACH ACID

In this week's episode, we focus on UNDER production of stomach acid and all the complications that come from it.

Aug 30, 202433 min

S4 Ep 19Blood Sugar Control

In this weeks episode we discuss why blood sugar control is important for hormonal symptom management and how to do it!

Jul 28, 202444 min

S4 Ep 18Update from the hospital

This week we are live from the hospital giving you an update on my current situation. In addition to that, we will have a Q & A session as well as a pep talk about handling life's unexpected obstacles / staying positive and forward thinking.

Jul 16, 202436 min

S4 Ep 17How to Eat When It's Hot AF Outside

Today we go over 5 ND friendly concepts to continue eating for hormone balance even when it's an inferno outside.

Jul 9, 202434 min

S4 Ep 16How to implement a meal plan without overwhelm as a ND person!

Introducing meal plan help and our new "meals of the week" feature.

Jul 2, 202447 min

S4 Ep 15Summer Mindset Changes to Stay on Track

Today we focus on 3 major mindset changes to make sure the summer fun doesn’t get in the way of getting what we want from our bodies!

Jun 11, 202453 min