
hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic
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S1 Ep 224EP 328 - Thinning Hair & Women: Reasons Why & What Can Help (Hint: The answer is NOT Rogaine)
Losing a few strands of hair can be normal, but despite being a common experience, hair thinning and hair loss can be very alarming and distressing. For many women, hair is an important part of what makes us feel feminine and attractive. In this solo episode, Dr. Taz talks about the aspects of having a healthy head of hair. She dives deep into the causes of hair thinning and hair loss, and what we can do to regain those healthy locks back.Today on Super Woman Wellness: The role of hair supplements in having healthy hairCauses of thinning hair and hair lossAspects of healthy hairDifferent blends of nutrients and herbs that promote healthy hairHow topical solutions work to address hair loss This show is supported by:EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 223EP 327 - Are You the Victim in Your Own Story? How to Overcome Trauma with Somali Pirate Kidnapping Survivor, Jessica Buchanan
In this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Jessica Buchanan to share her inspiring story of survival and healing. Jessica is a teacher, author, humanitarian, speaker, and most of all, a survivor. She has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who Will Shake the World’ by Newsweek, and her story was the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episode to air, to date. Jessica is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, ‘Change is Your Proof of Life’ has been the foundation for which she travels the world, inspiring audiences to access their resilience by identifying their autonomy and chance in the middle of their own life-changing event. Today on Super Woman Wellness: Jessica's survival and healing journeyThe fallout after going through a traumatic experienceThe impact of the choices we make in our lifeImportant lessons in dealing with traumaThe goal and intention behind Deserts to Mountaintops This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Jessica Buchanan:Website: jessbuchanan.com | desertstomountaintops.comInstagram: @jessicacbuchananTwitter: @jess_buchanan1Book: Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re) Claiming Our Voice Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 222EP 326 - Can Toxic Fabric Impact My Health (and My Kids Health) with Alexandra Ulmer
Did you know that the average baby blanket is made from plastic? In this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Alexandra Ulmer to spread knowledge and awareness of the effects of the toxic load on the health and wellness of babies and ourselves. Alexandra is an entrepreneur on a mission to clean up the toxic textile industry. She founded AU Baby to bring the world’s first purely plant-dyed, functional fiber baby blanket to market. With over a decade of knit design experience in luxury fashion (Opening Ceremony, Prabal Gurung) and as a material innovator in performance sports (Nike), she’s now turned her attention from the catwalk to the crib. AU Baby is a clean, sustainable baby blanket collection that marries Alexandra’s passions for sustainability, wellness, and textile design. Alexandra was born on the prairie and migrated from Oklahoma City to London to study Knitwear Design at Central Saint Martins. She learned to sew in Jeremy Scott’s garage before settling in NYC and finally Portland, OR, where she became a 6-time patent applicant at Nike. You can find her knit designs in the Smithsonian, now immortalized in bronze by Jeff Koons.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Understanding the concept of the toxic load and its impact on our health and wellnessBabies' exposure to toxic materialsNatural vs. synthetic fiberSpreading knowledge and awareness of the effects of toxic textileResources:AU Baby is happy to offer Dr. Taz's followers a one-time discount per customer at aubabyshop.com: Use the code DRTAZ to get a 10% discount at checkout.IG handles to follow for pregnancy / new mom wellness:@3littleplums@environmentaltoxinsnerd@thetot@drcourtneykahla This show is supported by:EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. Follow Alexandra Ulmer:Website: aubabyshop.comInstagram: @au_baby_Facebook: @ShopAUBabyBlog: Textile Wellness GuideFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 221EP 325 - The Future of Femtech and its Impact on Women's Health with Carol Johnson
In this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Carol Johnson to talk about the impact of technology on the overall health and wellness of women. Carol is the Founder and CEO of Uterinekind, the company behind U by Uterinekind, an app that improves the experience of uterine care for everyone. U helps patients monitor and measure their symptoms and experiences, accelerating the time from symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment of debilitating chronic conditions like endometriosis and fibroids. With 10+ years in consumer health marketing as an agency founder, strategist, writer, and user experience designer, and a personal history living with undiagnosed fibroids that impacted fertility, Carol is passionate about helping people become citizen scientists of their own bodies so they can confidently participate in shared decision making with their care teams.Today on Super Woman Wellness: The positive impact of technology and medical devices on people's wellnessThe importance of hormone balance and health in the female reproductive systemUnderstanding the effects of uterine health on overall healthTop uterine symptoms and conditions This show is supported by:EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. Follow Carol Johnson:Website: uterinekind.comInstagram: @uterinekindTikTok: @uterinekindFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 220EP 324 - Dr. Taz on Natural Remedies to Improve Sleep
March is National Sleep Awareness Month, and in this episode, Dr. Taz talks about the importance of sleep to our overall health and wellness. Your body needs deep, quality sleep to recover and restore your cells after the stresses of a long day, as sleep is a foundational part of our well-being. Today on Super Woman Wellness: Building good habits that promote better sleepHow sleep impacts healthEffects of caffeine and alcohol on overall sleepWays to improve sleep naturally Resources:For 20% off @ollywellness Sleep Collection, use promo code DRTAZ20 at check out on Olly.com.Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 219EP 323 - How Metabolism & Strength Training Affects Your Hormones - and Why You Should Care with Registered Dietician Lauren Papanos
In this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Lauren Papanos as she sheds some light on a lot of confusion about strength training and how hormonal health beats fatigue, clears your skin, and builds a healthy body at any age. Lauren is a Registered Dietician, published Hormone Health Researcher, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and the founder of Functional Fueling Nutrition, a virtual nutrition practice that offers lab testing and individualized nutrition & supplement protocols to help patients go from frustrated to high-functioning. Empowered with a Master's Degree in Integrative Nutrition and more than ten advanced educational training on hormone health and root cause medicine, Lauren cuts through the 'wellness' noise and makes data-driven information digestible so you can see what's actually going on with your hormones and understand how to heal yourself from within.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Role of strength training in hormone balanceHolistic nutrition strategies to beat burnout and energize your lifeBiggest health misconceptions Top functional hormone tests that Lauren recommends This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Lauren Papanos:Website: functionalfueling.comInstagram: @nutritionwithloPodcast: The Strength in Hormones PodcastFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 218EP 322 - Uncovering the History of Toxic Masculinity with World Traveler & Seeker of Truth Eli Coberly
Eli Coberly is a world traveler and seeker of truth through adventure. At seventeen, he left his small Pacific Northwest town to fulfill his dream of becoming an Army paratrooper. At twenty, he was honorably discharged and began his search for a new dream. Eli’s writing has taken him worldwide to explore a few of the bigger questions of our human existence. His prophetic worldview combines military service, counterculture, and the anthropology and archeology of the world’s religious symbols. Eli is a yoga therapist and has been a yoga student for over a decade. When he isn’t writing or practicing yoga, Eli examines Tibetan Buddhist tradition, sits in ceremonies with Maya priests, and traverses caves deep in the Belize jungle. In this episode, Eli joins Dr. Taz to share his journey of uncovering different ways of living and talk about the life lessons he learned from his quest.Today on Super Woman Wellness: The impact of Mayan culture on the present worldBiggest revelations during Eli's questInspiration and message behind Eli's bookDream time as a tool for fighting anxiety This show is supported by:EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. Follow Eli Coberly:Website: elicoberly.comInstagram: @eli_coberlyBook: War in the Hearts of MenFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 217EP 321 - How to Make Friends as an Adult with Ayse Birsel
Leading life coach Ayse Birsel joins Dr. Taz to discuss the importance of cultivating friendships at different stages of your life, focusing on the four pillars — love, purpose, well-being, and friendship. Ayse shares her inspiration for writing her new book, Design the Long Life You Love, where she inspires others on how to grow a garden of fresh, new friends as we grow older and shares tips from those who have done it before us, the astronauts of life — our elders.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Ayse's transition from an industrial designer to a life coachThe inspiration behind Ayse's bookImportance of cultivating friendships later in lifeThe four key areas to focus on when crafting the next phase of life This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Ayse Birsel:Website: aysebirsel.com | designthelonglifeyoulove.comInstagram: @designthelifeyouloveTwitter: @aysebirselseckBook: Design the Long Life You LoveFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 216EP 320 - It is No JOKE: How You Can Combat Fear with Improv with Judi Holler
In this episode, Dr. Taz and Judi Holler talk about how to deal with fear and inconvenient situations through improvisation. Judi is a best-selling author, creative entrepreneur, and professionally trained improviser. As an alum of Second City’s Conservatory in Chicago, Judi uses her improv theater training to help people celebrate fear, smash comfort zones, and navigate the unscripted stage of everyday life.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Life-changing lessons from improvDealing with problems and inconvenienceGaining confidence from fear and failureHow the improv mindset can help you get through difficult tasks This show is supported by:EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. Follow Judi Holler:Website: judiholler.comInstagram: @judihollerLinkedIn: judihollerBook: Fear Is My HomeboyGet a free digital download of Judi’s goal-focused planning system | Visit judiholler.com/starthereFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 215EP 319 - How to Find the Catalyst for Your Own Spiritual Awakening with Ron Baker
Ron Baker is a Famed Transformation Coach, Bioenergetics Therapist, and Bestselling Author. After walking away from a career in the performing arts to focus on guiding individuals into a surprising, new approach to personal transformation, he has spent twenty-five years as a bioenergetics therapist, healer, speaker, and now bestselling author. He has nurtured thousands into meaningful empowerment through his School of Self-Mastery and inspired millions to come together for worldwide events that he has led from sacred sites around the globe. In this episode, Ron joins Dr. Taz to talk about his journey of profound awakening.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Becoming a Bioenergetics TherapistA different approach to personal transformationInvestigating childhood experiences that lead to a journey of profound awakeningChanneling and inner knowing experiences This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Ron Baker:Website: ronbaker.netInstagram: @iamronbakerBook: Bright Lights, Big Empty: A Journey of Profound AwakeningFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 214EP 318 - Dr. Taz's Take on Cycle Syncing
In today’s solo episode, Dr. Taz explores the practice of optimizing your monthly cycle to achieve optimal health. Cycle syncing involves modifying what you eat, exercise, and even beauty products you use according to the phase of your hormonal cycle. Unlike men, whose hormonal cycles operate on a 24-hour cycle, women’s hormones run on a 28-day calendar, which means that there is more variation in mood, energy, libido, and skin conditions.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Importance of understanding cycle syncingSignificant changes on your diet, skincare, and workout when cycle syncingAyurvedic medicine vs. western medicine views on the hormonal cycleUnderstanding hormone balance for optimal health This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 213EP 317 - Dr. Taz's Take on Top-Ranked Diets
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has revealed its annual rankings of the “Best Diets.” With an updated methodology developed under the guidance of more than 30 nutritionists, doctors and epidemiologists, the 2023 rankings examine 24 diets to help every person find a diet to meet their goals. In this solo episode, Dr. Taz breaks down and evaluates the top five diets for health and wellness.Today on Super Woman Wellness: The five best overall diets and their benefitsSimilarities and differences between the top five dietsUniversal rules of a dietUnderstanding which diet is best for you This show is supported by:EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 212EP 316 - Achieving Your Goals: Insights from Self-Made Multimillionaire Anne Mahlum
Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Anne Mahlum to talk about the success and empowerment of creating real change in our lives. Anne shares her success story of building her business through ambition and continuously reinventing herself. She is a founder, serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist. With multiple successful ventures to her name and a self-made net worth of over $100M, Anne is a proven leader with a passion for creating businesses aimed at helping people be the best version of themselves.Today on Super Woman Wellness: How Anne lives her life on her own termsCreating the life you want to live and continuously reinventing yourselfThe ability to navigate through life and let go of thingsBeing a founder and knowing when to move on in the name of growth This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Anne Mahlum:Website: annemahlum.comInstagram: @annemahlumBook a mentorship session with Anne Mahlum on MentorPassFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 211EP 315 - The #1 Reason Why Your Body and Business is Failing with Maja Miller
Feeling good on the inside directly correlates to feeling good in your business. Today, Dr. Taz is joined by Maja Miller to discuss the value of simplicity and realigning our body and mind from the inside out to live healthy and fulfilling lives full of energy and vitality. Maja is a metabolic health coach and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, which is a fancy way of saying that she uses clinical labs to analyze blood, urine, stool, hair, etc., to figure out why her clients feel burned out, exhausted, and sick. She then uses those results to create tailored, bio-individual protocols to reverse their symptoms. As the owner of Maja Miller Wellness, a six-figure business, she helps highly productive individuals and ambitious professionals transform their bodies from the inside out through her signature programs like the Adrenal Detox, the Inside Out Protocol and Next Level. Over her career in wellness, she’s worked with over 10,000 women,1,500 of whom have been in her online programs.Today on Super Woman Wellness: The role of a metabolic health coach and functional diagnostic nutrition practitionerTop health concerns and frustrations of Maja's clientsHow nutrition and psychology affect health and wellnessThe different types of labs and tailored protocols to reverse health challenges This show is supported by:EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. Resource: Rate and review any episode of the Super Woman Wellness podcast and send it to [email protected] | Dr. Taz picks one winner of a free Eastwest Boost supplement every month.Follow Maja Miller :Website: iopnextlevel.com, majamiller.comInstagram: @majajmillerFacebook: @majajmillerLinked In: @Maja MillerFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 210EP 314 - The French Lifestyle for Pre-Diabetes Prevention with the Glucose Chef, Mathieu Vallart
Approximately 96 million American adults have pre-diabetes, and more than 80% don’t know they have it. Now, what do we need to do to balance our blood sugar and prevent pre-diabetes from happening? Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by the Glucose Chef, Mathieu Vallart. Chef Mathieu shares his insights on pre-diabetes prevention inspired by the French lifestyle. He grew up in the magnificent vineyards of the South of France, Bordeaux, where food is synonymous with pleasure. He spent the past 15 years residing in South America, where he learned how to add a spicy kick to his dishes. He is a Chemical Engineer who pursued a traditional industry career after watching his health decline due to poor lifestyle and nutrition, turning his love for food into a powerful biohacking practice. He made it his mission to help people implement those same strategies from the French lifestyle to stay away from metabolic diseases and feel better.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Chef Mathieu's journey from being a Chemical Engineer to helping prevent metabolic diseasesPre-diabetes prevention through lifestyle modificationThe French lifestyle and practices that help them stay healthy How to leverage the use of CGM to improve pre-diabetes This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow :Website: theglucosechef.comInstagram: @the_glucose_chefBooks: Get a free-ebook| 4 Steps to Eat Like the French and Keep Your Pre-diabetes Under Control and his new ebook| SAY GOODBYE TO PRE-DIABETES / 40 French Hacks to Leave Pre-diabetes Behind Without Meds So You Can Feel FantasticFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 209EP 313 - Understanding Your Weight Loss Type
With the New Year, many are looking to lose weight. While tackling weight loss is certainly not one size fits all, understanding your weight loss type should give you some direction as we all try to find our healthiest selves. In this episode, Dr. Taz talks about the different weight loss types and how they can help you reach your goals.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Dos and don'ts of the different weight-loss typesWhere you should start your weight-loss journeyHow to recognize your weight-loss type to help you achieve your goalUnderstanding that different levels of emotions that drive your behaviorThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 208EP 312 - TAZ TOP PICK OF 2022: How to Eat for Your Inflammation Type with Maggie Berghoff
Before the year ends, we’re giving you another one of Dr. Taz’s top picks for 2022. Today, we’re highlighting one of our episodes about inflammation. Reducing inflammation doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Maggie Bergoff! Family nurse practitioner and celebrity health strategist, she’s here to share all about her new book “Eat Right for Your Inflammation Type” and the story behind it. Learn all about the 6 different inflammation types, how inflammation impacts your immune system, and why finding health and healing doesn’t have to be so complicated when you simplify things.Today on Super Woman Wellness:Why inflammation is the root cause of so many ailmentsHow to find out what your inflammation type isWhy we can literally worry ourselves sickPurging the environmental toxins in your house and beauty productsFollow Maggie:Get her book: Eat Right for Your Inflammation Type! Instagram: @maggie_berghoff Website: maggieberghoff.com TikTok: @maggie_berghoffThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 207EP 311 - TAZ TOP PICK OF 2022: Gain Muscle & Lose Fat at 40 and Beyond with Stephen Perrine & Heidi Skolnik
We know how much you loved this episode, so we're playing it again! This week, we're bringing back one of Dr. Taz's top picks of the year. Dr. Taz is joined by Stephen Perrine, the executive editor of the AARP Magazine, and Heidi Skolnik, a nutritionist and exercise physiologist. The two of them together have a vast wealth of knowledge, which they turned into their new book, The Whole Body Reset. And today, they're here to share all their wisdom with you! They noticed that middle-aged people are often ignored in the health and wellness world, so they decided they needed to change that. They share about the power of protein timing, why their book is different from a diet book, and explain the meaning of anabolic resistance (and why you should care about it)!Today on Super Woman Wellness:Why 40s-50s are underserved in wellness communitiesHow protein intake plays a vital role in healthIs snacking all day long good for you?The benefits of strength training over cardioWhy weight gain isn’t the goal with this dietary book Follow Stephen and Heidi:Get their book The Whole Body Reset Heidi’s website: nutritionconditioning.net Follow Stephen on Twitter: @eatwellnyc Follow Heidi on Twitter: @HeidiSkolnik Follow Heidi on Instagram: @HeidiSkolnik This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 206EP 310 - Lead Your Family's Health by Trusting Your Gut with Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD
Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, as they talk about chronic inflammation and how important it is for everyone to understand and keep tabs on it. Carolyn shares her and her daughter's health journey and how important it is to trust your gut when it comes to your family's health. Carolyn is a journalism award winner and media dietitian who's developed a knack for breaking down complex science into quick recipes, articles, and tips. She is the author of two cookbooks, “Meals That Heal: 100+ Everyday Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less” and “Meals That Heal – One Pot.”Carolyn is a sought-after expert on anti-inflammatory eating and managing chronic inflammation through lifestyle. Her work is regularly featured in print and online for lifestyle brands and media outlets such as EatingWell, Real Simple, CookingLight, and Allrecipes. Carolyn is also the co-host of the popular podcast Happy Eating, which explores the relationship between diet, lifestyle, and mental wellness. Today on Super Woman Wellness: Gut instinct and being empowered to find a solution to chronic inflammation PANS/PANDAS and its effects on childrenImportance of understanding and keeping tabs on chronic inflammationHow Carolyn’s daughter's health journey impacted her health This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Carolyn:Website: carolynwilliamsRD.comInstagram: @realfoodreallife_rdBooks: Meals That Heal One-Pot, Meals That Heal: 100+ Everyday Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes or LessFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 205EP 309 - Owning Your Hormones with Alannah Slingsby
Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Alannah Slingsby as they dive into the world of hormones and talk about how hormones powerfully affect the human body. They talk about how we can do hormone testing and how to handle a hormonal imbalance. Alannah is the founder of Moment, a femtech startup focused on testing and treating hormone imbalances with a whole-person approach from the comfort of your home.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Pros and cons of the different types of hormone testingCommon hormonal issues that are affecting women Increasing PCOS and fibroids cases and how estrogen and thyroid are connectedMenopause and bioidentical hormones This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Alannah:Website: momenthealth.coInstagram: @momenthealthcoFacebook: joinmomenthealthFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 204EP 308 - Creating a New Paradigm for Female Leadership with Jen Szpigiel
In this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Jen Szpigiel to talk about fulfilling your values and following a new leadership model in this generation. As the Founder and CEO of Becoming Iconic, Jen uses her expertise as a Global Business and Lifestyle Mentor to help entrepreneurs grow profitable and aligned businesses and lives. She is known as a mentor who supports you in ultimate fulfillment. She truly believes and has supported thousands of entrepreneurs to have the freedom to spend their days WHERE they want, doing WHAT they want and with WHO they want. She’s here to teach you exactly HOW to create your own freedom and to become iconic.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Staying present and eliminating the sacrificial mentalityHow to lead yourself and your family as a wealthy womanFulfillment of the five pillars/values of your lifeBenefits and dynamics of mentorshipThe essence of a liberated woman This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Jen:Website: becomingiconic.coIG: @becomingiconicFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 203EP 307 - Ayurvedic Food Hacks to Stay Healthy this Holiday with Dr. Taz
Did you know an incredible 88% of Americans believe the holidays are the most stressful time of the year? Holiday fatigue is real. With all the work that goes into shopping for gifts, cooking big meals, and running around visiting family members, it’s no wonder we end up feeling like we’re running on fumes. That is where Ayurveda comes in! In this episode, Dr. Taz shares her 5 Ayurvedic food hacks to stay healthy this holiday season and as we prepare for a new year.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Ayurvedic ways to destress and prevent over-indulgence during the holidaysPromoting healthy digestion and seasonal-based eatingBenefits of ginger and lemon water, Triphala, and other healthy foodsHow to create an Ayurvedic Rescue TonicThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 202EP 306 - Biohacking to Feel Younger while Growing Older with Dana Frost
Dana Frost is a wellness expert and host of the Vitally You podcast, shining a light on how you can feel younger while growing older. Dana is a body, mind, and spirit alchemist who educates and coaches women toward optimal health so they can enjoy vibrant lives. She uses the Functional Nutrition lens, food and nature as medicine, the wisdom of their own bodies, and the practice of Kaiut Yoga. Dana has a lifelong commitment to continuing education, including certifications as a Master Life Coach, Aromatherapist, HeartMath® Facilitator, Myers Briggs Facilitator, Light Therapist, and Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner. Dana’s rich life experiences, including navigating the challenges and joys as a mom for twenty-nine years to five children, thirty-two years of marriage, and living abroad for ten years, empower her coaching practice. In this episode, Dana and Dr. Taz talk about the impact of female empowerment and self-awareness over any health crisis. In addition, Dana touched on the different healing methods that promote our body’s overall wellness.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Importance of self-awareness and having dominion over one's healthThe influence of our emotions and thoughts on our healthBiohacking go-tos for feeling younger while growing olderHealing through self-awareness, Kaiut Yoga, and Light Therapy This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Dana:Website: danafrost.com Instagram: @danafrostPodcast: Vitally You® PodcastTips for Daily VitalityFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 201EP 305 - Self-Advocacy & Following Your Gut with Cancer Survivor Viki Zarkin
In this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Viki Zarkin as she shares her cancer battle journey and how she conquered it. Viki Zarkin is the only person alive with this aggressive form of Stage 4 metastatic cancer for over 11 years. She was diagnosed in her 40s when her doctor first told her to go home and get her affairs in order. At the time, she had two small children at home and was running her husband's dental practice. Viki spent the next several years fighting for her life, advocating for herself, navigating the healthcare world, and following her gut.Now, Viki is a beacon of hope as a national motivational speaker, coach, and author of I Am the One. She inspires women to change how we have been programmed to think and emphasizes the importance of starting with young women on believing in themselves, challenging the status quo, finding their voices, and listening to their hearts. Viki's can-do attitude inspires people to think differently in their everyday lives; by applying her unique thought process, deals can be made in a boardroom just as easily as they can help people through their cancer battle. Today on Super Woman Wellness: Follow your instincts: Advocating for yourself could save your lifeWhy doctors need to listen to patients to promote preventionHow to focus on fighting and keeping it together mentally and emotionallyThe right mindset to ignite your life and beat cancer This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Sande:Book: I Am The OneWebsite: iamtheone.comIG: @iamtheone_vikiTwitter: @iamtheonevFacebook: iamtheonevikiLinkedIn: Viki ZarkinFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 200EP 304 - Moving from Fixed to Growth Mindset with Michaela Renee Johnson
Michaela Renee Johnson is a best-selling author, licensed psychotherapist, and host of the top iTunes podcast, Be You Find Happy, which encourages people to speak their truth with grace and live a courageous life of authenticity. Her initiative, Be You Find Happy, holds workshops and conversations on finding happiness despite life's setbacks and has landed her speaking opportunities across the nation. In this episode, Michaela and Dr. Taz dive into the space of having a fixed and a growth mindset. How do our ego and fear prevent us from growing and moving forward? Michaela highlights the common areas in our life where we usually get stuck and how we can traverse into a fulfilling space of growth.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Biggest challenges for people to grow as individualsGrowth mindset vs. fixed mindsetDifferent ways we can navigate from a fixed to a growth mindsetAspects of life where people usually get stuck This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Michaela:Website: beyoufindhappy.com Instagram: @michaelareneej Book: Growth Mindset Workbook for Adults, Empowered a Motivational Journal for WomenFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 199EP 303 - Period Poverty with Emma Branderhorst
Emma Branderhorst is a 26-year-old director from Amsterdam. Her work mainly deals with major social themes such as period poverty, children of war, and bullying, which she turns into a personal and intimate story. The ‘slice of life’ effect is significant in her work which is how she can make the characters feel ‘alive’ and that the story doesn’t only focus on the problem. She intentionally tells stories through powerful and independent female protagonists from a feminine perspective. Her film Under the Skin premiered at Berlinale Generation and won the Wildcard Dutch Film Festival for best new film talent (2019) and Cinekid’s best youth film (2020). Her latest film Spotless (2022), won the Krystal Bear at Berlinale Generation, the Cinekid award for Best Short Film, the Grand Prix at Regard in Canada, and was recently submitted to the Oscars 2023. In this episode, Emma and Dr. Taz talk about the significant gaps in women's rights in a patriarchal society and the struggles women experience during their period. Emma also shares her filmmaking journey and what inspired her to take on major social themes and intentionally transform them into a story from a female perspective.Today on Super Woman Wellness: How women around the world struggle with their periodWhy talking about women's period is a tabooMotivation for telling a story from a female perspective vs. the generic male perspectiveHow to keep viewers engaged and focused on the story This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Emma:Website: emmabranderhorst.comInstagram: @emmabranderhorstFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 198EP 302 - Cultivating Female Empowerment in Interfaith Communities with Sande Hart
Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Sande Harte, author of The Liminal Odyssey and founder of the women’s interfaith, grassroots organization, The Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope, better known as “SARAH.” In this episode, Sande and Dr. Taz talk about Sande’s journey to becoming an award-winning leader in the field of women’s empowerment and interfaith and offer up some ways for us to slow down and think about our spirits in a new way. In this life, none of us truly know where we’re going, but we all know we’re on our way somewhere — and an odyssey is a mechanism that gets us there.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Ways the interfaith community cultivates female empowermentSimple ways to practice awareness and mindfulnessUsing the 'liminal odyssey' to make the mundane miraculous Ways religion teaches us to slow down each dayThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Sande:Book: The Liminal Odyssey: The Alchemical Power of The Spaces In-Between Use Promo Code “ALCHEMY” for a small gift, free shipping, and discount Website: www.liminalodyssey.com SARAH: sarah4hope.orgFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 197EP 301 - Career Confinement with Elizabeth Pearson
Elizabeth Pearson is an ex-sales executive turned coach who specializes in getting leaders unstuck so they can achieve their highest goals in all aspects of life. Before getting into coaching, she helped build brands like Vitamin Water and Coca-Cola, as well as managed accounts like Amazon, Target, and Whole Foods. In this episode, Elizabeth and Dr. Taz talk through what to do if you’re feeling trapped by your career–even if you’re your family’s financial breadwinner. If you can set firm boundaries, embrace discomfort and tune in to the universal signs around you, it is possible to start strategizing and executing a career transition that’s aligned with your soul.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Common ways people get stuck in their careersTips for taking risks when you’re the financial breadwinnerWhy setting firm work boundaries commands respect How to identify “angel signs” and build your spiritual board of advisorsThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Elizabeth:Instagram: @coach.elizabeth.pearsonBook: Career Confinement: How to Free Yourself, Find Your Guides, and Seize the Fire of Inspired WorkWebsite: elizabethpearson.comFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 196EP 300 - How to Heal Menopause’s Worst Symptoms with Nutrition, Hormones, and Self-Advocacy with Esther Blum
Esther Blum is an integrative dietitian, menopause expert, and best-selling author. Her latest book, See Ya Later, Ovulator, delivers the great news that, yes, you can master your menopause with nutrition, hormones, gut health, and self-advocacy. In this episode, Esther informs us that, when menopause is approached holistically and from a position of mindful empowerment, this often dreaded stage can be a liberating and amazing time where you can step into yourself as a mature woman, free from the shackles of reproductive life. Today on Super Woman Wellness: What to expect from Esther’s book, See Ya Later, OvulatorTips for protein consumption–be a “carniwhore” not a “pastatute”The in’s and out’s of hormone replacement therapyMenopause’s biggest misconceptionsThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Esther:Instagram: @gorgeousestherBook: See Ya Later, Ovulator Website: estherblum.comThe Happy Hormone Cocktail: estherblum.com/cocktailFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 195EP 299 - Healing Toxic Positivity Using Radical Brujeria with Vanessa Codorniu
Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Vanessa Codorniu, an acclaimed bilingual Latino well-being activist, teacher of clinical hypnosis, and intuitive for business. For over two decades, Vanessa, better known as the “Biz Bruja,” has been guiding truth-seekers to connect with the deep wisdom of their intuition so that they can tap into their power and begin living the lives they were born to live. We now know that there are multiple layers to our bodies. To name a few, we have a physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual body. When healing, it’s important to address all of them. As Vanessa points out, we also need to take into consideration any trauma our ancestors may have experienced because ancestral trauma that has passed through generations takes root in our subconscious and may be impacting you today. Today on Super Woman Wellness: The importance of allowing ourselves to feel negative emotions Ancestral trauma: What is it, and how does it workWhy does Vanessa call herself a “Bruja”?5 steps to finding independence from your family’s beliefsThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Vanessa:Instagram: @thebizbrujaWebsite: thebizbruja.com Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 194EP 298 - Cellular Wellness with Dr. Bill Rawls
Dr. Taz is joined by Dr. Bill Rawls, a fourth-generation physician who has dedicated his life to medicine and used herbs to overcome the health crisis he faced in his early 40s. His experience revealed the shortcomings of modern medicine and began his search for the vast possibilities of alternative treatments, and sparked his understanding of cellular wellness.Today, Dr. Rawls explains how cellular dysfunction is the true root of chronic illness, discusses the pros and cons of the modern medical system, and shares some tips and herbal remedies to help those suffering from a chronic illness get and remain healthy.Today on Super Woman Wellness: How cellular dysfunction is the root of chronic illness What is healing?Explaining the dormant blood and tissue microbiomeSome of Dr. Rawls favorite herbsThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Bill:Instagram: @rawlsmdBook: The Cellular Wellness Solution: Tap Into Your Full Health Potential with the Science-Backed Power of HerbsWebsite: rawlsmd.comFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 193EP 297 - Crawl Before You Ball: Break the Cycle of Generational Poverty with Buffie Purselle
When thinking about your overall health, you probably don’t take finances into consideration, but financial health and literacy are integral parts of human health. We all know the detriments of stress, and we all know how stressful money can be, so healing your relationship with money should be near the top of your priority list. In this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Buffie Purselle, a third-generation tax practitioner from a family of tax pros who helps demystify the daunting world of money management and helps stop the spread of money sickness that stems from generational poverty. Buffie shares her skilled, practical, and slightly sassy guidance with us, showing us that we don’t necessarily need a raise to start becoming financially healthy today.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Buffie’s upbringing: being raised in a family of tax prosSome of the most common financial mistakes, particularly by women The motivation behind Buffie’s book, Crawl Before You BallLearning how to say “no” when your family asks for moneyThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Buffie:Tik Tok: @justbeingbuffieInstagram: @buffiepurselle Book: Crawl Before You Ball: Breaking the Cycle of Generational PovertyWebsite: justbeingbuffie.comFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 192EP 296 - Healing Autoimmunity with Food with Peggy Curry
For many of us that suffer from joint pain, bloating, nausea, and a host of other symptoms, gluten is often at the root of the issue. Awareness of gluten sensitivity, or intolerance, has become more and more prevalent over the years, and folks like today’s guest, Peggy Curry, have created delicious gluten-free foods and recipes in response. Peggy is a lifelong educator, food entrepreneur, award-winning health and wellness advocate, and the author of the Damn Good Gluten Free cookbook. She has spent decades supporting others on their health journeys, but it all started within her family. If gluten sensitivity runs in your family and you’re struggling to integrate a gluten-free lifestyle with your partner or children, Peggy’s here to help!Today on Super Woman Wellness: Peggy’s family history with Celiac diseaseHow Peggy led her whole family in going gluten-freeThe creation of Peggy’s gluten-free cook bookThe K.I.N.D. method – Kitchen Improvements to Nourish DailyPeggy’s first three steps for going gluten-freeThe 1-10 spectrum of food qualityThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Follow Peggy:Instagram: @peggycurryBook: Damn Good Gluten FreeWebsite: currygirlskitchen.com Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 191EP 295 - Dr Taz’s Take: Back to School Wellness/Creating Power Kids
If you’re a mom, back-to-school season is in full swing. We’re quick to think about their clothes, shoes, supplies and class lists, but we also need to consider their immune system! Having a healthy child is extremely important, especially with the looming cloud of another covid outbreak. Today, Dr. Taz gives a mental checklist of all the things you need to be thinking about as we enter the school year. Get your pen and paper ready!Today on Super Woman Wellness:Why kids need to be in schoolHow to maintain a healthy immune systemBeing mindful of social media and electronic useSome supplement recommendationsChecking in with your child’s mental health This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 190EP 294 - Dr. Taz's Take: Detoxing 101
The mainstream medical industry says detoxing doesn't work, but nothing could be further from the truth. We’re learning more and more that many of today’s diseases are tied to our toxic load. Our diet and environment are the largest contributors to toxicity, and it’s not a secret that our world is becoming increasingly toxic. So, yes, detoxification does matter! In today’s episode, Dr. Taz talks all things detoxification: What it is, how it works, and how you can get started.Today on Super Woman Wellness:Why detoxification mattersThe phases of detoxification–How does it work?The role that genetics play in detoxingDr. Taz’s detoxification treatment planThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 189EP 293 - How to Say Goodbye to Headaches and Migraines Naturally with Dr. Meg Mill
Today on the show, Dr. Taz talks with Functional Medicine Practitioner, Doctor of Pharmacy, and mom of three, Dr. Meg Mill. Dr. Mill’s practice is focused on helping people end headaches and migraines, balance hormones, heal the gut, reduce inflammation, increase energy, reduce anxiety and restore their immune systems. In this episode, Dr. Taz and Dr. Mill discuss Meg’s path into functional medicine, the different types of headaches and their causes and some things to try if you are someone who suffers from headaches.Today on Super Woman Wellness:Meg’s path to functional medicineThe different types of headaches and their causesCommon environmental factors that can induce headachesThings to try that can reduce headaches This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZFollow Meg:Instagram: @drmegmillWebsite: Dr. Meg MillPodcast: A Little Bit Healthier Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 188EP 292 - Future-Proof Your Body and Relieve Chronic Pain in 12 Simple Movements with Vinh Pham
Vinh Pham is a licensed physical therapist with over a decade of experience working with industry-leading health and wellness brands and treating top athletes, celebrities, and entrepreneurs. He is the founder of Myodetox, a group of design-forward manual therapy clinics that are reimagining the traditional therapy and rehab experience. In today’s episode, Dr. Taz and Vinh talk about Vin’s lifelong passion for teaching others about their bodies and why you need to treat your body like a temple in order to maintain and optimize it throughout the duration of your life. In an age where we sit much more than we move, many suffer from chronic pain. Vinh believes the solution, physical therapy led by common sense, is rather simple. Much like brushing or flossing, ‘physical hygiene’ can become a part of our daily routine.Today on Super Woman Wellness:Vinh’s passion for teaching others about their bodies How men are culturally encouraged to “walk it off”What inspired Vinh to write his book, “Sit Up Straight”The key elements to Vinh’s “joint wellness plan”Exercises for “tech neck” and TMJWhat’s the best approach to physical therapy?This show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZFollow Vinh:Instagram: @vinnierehabWebsite: myodetox.comBook: Sit Up StraightFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 187EP 291 - Dr. Taz's Take on Adrenal Fatigue
As much as we like to hope we’re always consistently sleeping through the night, working stress free and eating great, this is often far from reality. When all, or one, of these categories becomes too out of balance for an extended period of time, we may enter a stage of adrenal fatigue. After rounds and rounds of stress, the body crashes and our hormones begin acting abnormally. In this solo episode, Dr. Taz talks about the four stages of adrenal fatigue and offers some ways we can prevent, or repair, from it.Today on Super Woman Wellness:What is adrenal fatigue?How does cortisol work?The different stages of adrenal fatigueWays to prevent, or recover from, adrenal fatigueThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZFollow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 186EP 290 - Interrupting the Cycle Between Stress and Codependency with Victoria Albina
NP, MPH, Victoria Albina, coaches codependent folks socialized as women to stop feeling anxious, exhausted and overwhelmed, so they can have better relationships with their partners, parents, and themselves. The truth is, many of us have spent a great deal of our lives living with an activated nervous system. In today’s episode, Dr. Taz and Victoria talk through some ways to become more aware of how your internal and external environments impact your nervous system, and some ways to help yourself regulate so that you can be centered and grounded more often.Today on Super Woman Wellness:The trends and patterns Victoria saw in her clientsUnderstanding Polyvagal theoryHow to practice nervous system regulationInteroception and ExteroceptionPerfectionism and CodependenceThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZFollow Victoria:Instagram: @victoriaalbinawellnessWebsite: victoriaalbina.comAnchored: Overcoming Codependency: victoriaalbina.com/anchoredPodcast: The Feminist Wellness PodcastLinkedIn: Victoria Albina, NP, MPH Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 185EP 289 - Dr. Taz's Take: 5 Ways to Ease PMS Naturally
Lately in the media, there has been so much more discussion about hormonal and period health. Some professional athletes have even mentioned how PMS has hindered their performance on the field. But what’s actually the root cause of PMS? In this episode, Dr. Taz tells us which hormones and conditions are often the culprit, and offers some natural steps to help attain hormonal harmony and ultimately reduce, or eradicate entirely, symptoms of PMS.Today on Super Woman Wellness:Which hormones are at the root of PMS?Some common conditions that can lead to PMSThe importance of getting your hormones checkedSome steps to help hormonal balanceThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZ Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 184EP 288 - How to Combat the Harmful Effects of Various Types of Light with Meredith Oke
In this episode, Dr. Taz talks with Meredith Oke, an expert on the effects of light. Meredith is co-founder of Quantum Health TV, where medical experts break down the emerging science of circadian rhythms and quantum biology. Meredith aims to help those suffering from chronic illness by providing information that is years ahead from what doctors and naturopaths are currently practicing. Today, Dr. Taz and Meredith define healthy and harmful types of light, and give some tips and tricks to help you construct a more light conscious lifestyle within our screen-heavy modern world.Today on Super Woman Wellness:How Meredith discovered the role light plays in human healthThe way our bodies are fine-tuned to be programmed by the sunActionable tips for improving light healthHow mitochondrial DNA transmits thought and emotion through the generationsThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZ Follow Meredith:LinkedIn: Meredith Kelly OkeWebsite: quantumbiologycollective.org Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 183EP 287 - Dr. Taz’s Take: Alternative Methods of Healing
Nowadays, most of us are chronically stressed and have trouble disconnecting from our many electronic devices. Our restless lives can leave us in a constant state of cortisol overproduction, which is the impetus for so many diseases. Today, Dr. Taz reaches into her toolbox and gives us some free and/or affordable tips and tricks we can bring into our routine to help us reset when we feel the onset of burnout or fatigue. These simple, alternative methods of healing are all relaxing in their own way, and can be an easy way to help us get our cortisol levels back in balance.Today on Super Woman Wellness:Face tapping for soothingEssential oils for calmingDry brushing for detoxingSound baths for healingEpsom salts for relaxingThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZ Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 182EP 286 - Dr. Taz’s Take: 7 Hormones Every Woman Should Know About
Us women today often have multiple roles and are exhausted by the process of caring and nurturing others while also trying to play out our dreams, desires and ambitions in the career world. All of these responsibilities and life stressors can make us vulnerable to hormonal imbalances, which begins the cascade of mental and physical health problems. That said, when we do have our hormones balanced, it’s much easier to find the energy and resources within us to do the things we want to do and maximize our full potential.Today on Super Woman Wellness:The importance of checking our hormonesHow much all hormones affect each other The seven hormones you need to know aboutThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZ Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 181EP 285 - Intermittent Fasting with Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Have you ever considered trying intermittent fasting, but don’t know how to begin? Today on the show, Dr. Taz hosts nurse practitioner, functional nutritionist, and intermittent fasting expert, Cynthia Furlow. Cynthia discusses the dos and don'ts for intermittent fasting, explains the need for more and better research on the topic, and gives general nutrition advice for women on both sides of menopause. Today on Super Woman Wellness:Cynthia’s introduction to intermittent fastingWhy there’s a need for better research on intermittent fastingWhen are the best times for women to fast?How much protein should we be eating?Cynthia’s recommendations for vegans/vegetariansThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ! Follow Cynthia:Website: cynthiathurlow.comBook: Intermittent Fasting TransformationInstagram: @cynthia_thurlow_Twitter: @_CynthiaThurlowPodcast: Everyday Wellness PodcastFacebook Group: Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle/Cynthia Thurlow Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 180EP 284 - PCOS & Infertility: Debunking Myths & Managing Hormone Imbalance with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Cory Ruth
Today, Dr. Taz is joined by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Cory Ruth. Cory is an expert on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which is the leading cause of female infertility. Together, the two discuss the broad nature of PCOS, some of the most common symptoms and their recommended diet and lifestyle choices for those with the syndrome. Cory also goes into depth about the two programs she offers, and how she’s been successful with helping many women with PCOS get pregnant.Today on Super Woman Wellness:How PCOS is a metabolic issue—not a disease of fertilityCory’s recommended diet for women with PCOSCommon symptoms associated with PCOSCory’s programs: Get Pregnant with PCOS and PCOS Boss AcademyThis show is supported by:Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZAthletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ! Follow Cory:Instagram: @thewomensdietitianTikTok: @thewomensdietitianWebsite: thewomensdietitian.com Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 179EP 283 - Dr. Taz's Take: Simple Rules for Choosing the Right Supplements
Most of us can’t rely on food alone to meet all of our nutritional needs. Our soil and crops have been so tampered with that many of them have been depleted of vital minerals and vitamins. These deficiencies can lead to physical and mental health issues. The good news? We can take dietary supplements to make up for what we are lacking in. In this episode, Dr. Taz gives a quick run down of the most common nutrient deficiencies, and tells you what to–and not to–look for when you’re choosing your supplements.Today on Super Woman Wellness:Optimization through supplementationHow today’s food is not as nutrient dense as it once wasThe most common nutrient deficienciesWhat to look for when choosing a supplementThis show is supported by:Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ! Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 178EP 282 - Pilates: Get Fit without Leaving Your House with Emma Jory
Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Emma Jory, founder of ePilates Online, a resource for pilates without even leaving your home. She brings her passion for and knowledge of fitness, especially for moms who feel like they're too busy to prioritize their own health! Join the two as they chat about what makes pilates so special compared to other forms of exercise, how to find the right style for you, and what benefits you’ll begin to see once you start!Today on Super Woman Wellness:What makes pilates different from other forms of exerciseWhy it’s never too late to prioritize your fitnessSpecific fitness advice for your age groupMaintaining muscle mass and preventing bone density lossHow to find the right pilates style for you Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com Follow Emma:Instagram: @epilatesonline Website: epilatesonline.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 177EP 281 - Self-Love Isn’t Selfish with Jenna Banks
Do you find yourself apologizing all the time and feeling guilty about things you shouldn’t? Well then today’s episode is for you! Dr. Taz is joined by author of the book “I Love Me More”, Jenna Banks. A speaker, entrepreneur, and more, Jenna is on a mission to help you love yourself more. Through her own experiences and research, she’s uncovered the common ways we (especially women) tend to give away our power in the hopes of being selfless. But self-love isn’t selfish, and she’s here to explain why. Her and Dr. Taz cover toxic relationships, creating identities out of overgiving, and give us some practical tips on how to start practicing self-love today.Today on Super Woman Wellness:Why self love is a vital part of wellnessWhat “Nice Girl Syndrome” is and how it affects womenWhy self love isn’t selfishHow apologizing all the time is draining our powerSetting boundaries as an act of self-loveTips to start practicing self-love today Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com Follow Jenna:Get her new book I Love Me More! Instagram: @jennabanks.0 Website: jenna-banks.com Podcast: The Jenna Banks Show This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 176EP 280 - Rethink Your Relationship with Alcohol with Zack Abbott
Do you always wake up feeling terrible after a night of drinking? Well, today on the show, we’re here to help you with that! Today Dr. Taz is joined by Zack Abbott, the co-founder and CEO of ZBiotics, a company dedicated to help you enjoy alcohol without all the side effects. With a PhD in Microbiology & Immunology, Zack has a wealth of knowledge around the science of alcohol consumption, and he’s here to share it. He and Dr. Taz discuss what’s actually happening in your body when you drink, answer the question “Is wine actually good for you?”, and give some tips on how to reduce the negative side effects of drinking. Today on Super Woman Wellness:How to enjoy alcohol without the negative side effectsIs alcohol worse for women than men? The importance of balance and moderationWhat’s happening on a chemical level when you drinkHow your gut microbiome is affected when you consume alcohol Follow Dr Taz:Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com Follow Zack:Website: zbiotics.com Linkedin: @zaabbott This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
S1 Ep 175EP 279 - ANNOUNCEMENT: The Community You’ve Been Looking For is Here
We all need community to survive. It’s in our very biology to desire a supportive community around us, and most of us can’t fully flourish until we have that. So today on the show, we’re excited to announce the launch of The Superwoman Circle! Join Dr. Taz in her new community designed to help you and your wellness goals not just survive, but thrive! Listen to hear all about what’s in this new online community, and why you’re gonna want to be a part of it.Today on Super Woman Wellness:Why community is essential for healing How a lack of support may be stalling your health goalsA new opportunity for you to find like-minded women who are on similar wellness journeys Get support, encouragement, and find that community you’ve been desiringFollow Dr Taz:Join the Superwoman Circle! Use code SUPERWOMANRX10 for 10% off any Eastwest Way products!Instagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions