Hormone Healing RD

Supplements are so common these days that it’s easy to forget just how powerful they are. You can go to the grocery store, pharmacy, and most prominently, online to find just about anything you need. I think it’s great that access to supplements is so widely available, but the downside to supplements being so readily available is that they are often taken without as much consideration. Because we can add them to our cart so easily, we may not realize that they could cause more harm than good depending on the supplement and the person. Again, supplements are powerful, they are an amazing resource to have, but my goal with this episode is to teach you how to analyze supplements that you’re interested in or that are being marketed to you and know go through a series of questions to have an idea of whether or not they are a good fit for you. I have a bonus episode this week inside Patreon that takes this a step further and highlights certain conditions and supplements that CAN be helpful. You can join my patreon community at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. As always this is not medical advice. I’m a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian so please talk with your medical provider before making any changes.This episode covers:Supplements & the influencer eraQuestions to ask yourself when considering a supplementCommonly recommended supplements that could cause more harm than goodMineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Stress is a part of everyday life, especially in the fast-paced society we live in today. Many people are aware that having too much stress isn’t good for their health and have at least some idea that stress can cause both physical and mental issues. But what do we do about it? How can we mitigate unnecessary stressors and make our bodies more resilient to the unavoidable stressors in our day to day? That’s what I want to talk about in today’s podcast episode! As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before implementing any changes. 5 main areas we will cover:Minimizing stressors using nourishment and blood sugarSupporting minerals for a healthy stress responseThe impact of light exposure on cortisol levels and circadian rhythmHow information, inputs, and stimulation can be a blessing and a curseYour daily rhythm’s impact on stress hormones and mineralsMineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Welcome to season five! I am getting back to the basics this season, today’s episode is something most people tend to overcomplicate, which is how to eat to support your hormones. This episode is specifically for you ladies as so many of us have spent years dieting or in a high stress state due to all of the plates we juggle.During this impactful conversation, I share the three main ways to create safety in nutrition and what that actually means for your body. I also give an example of a typical day of a healthy diet, my tips on how to get more protein in and how you can tell if you are eating enough to properly fuel yourself. In today’s episode, I cover:The three main things to create safety through nutrition Calculating your TDEE How to figure out if you are eating enoughStress and stress hormones impact on your body Tips for eating more protein TDEE Calculator: tdeecalculator.net Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/ab86b6faf2 Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

It’s time to wrap up season four of mineral deep dives with a fun recap episode. I will be sharing the highlights for each mineral and if you haven’t listened to an episode and something I talk about interests you, I hope it encourages you to dig a little deeper. Tune in to hear:How to test your mineral status {1:13}Why excess calcium is an issue for so many people {8:51}Magnesium and its importance {13:52}The role of sodium in stress {23:02}Potassium deficiency and blood sugar {30:33}The importance of zinc {36:40}The iron recycling system {41:48}Selenium’s impact on thyroid health {49:31}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

This is our last mineral deep dive of season 4. I covered 7 minerals over the last 8 episodes (iron was a doozy) and will be wrapping up the mineral deep dives with a look at selenium. As always we will go through what selenium does in the body, the recommended daily intake, how it impacts our hormones, and then I will answer your questions at the end with a rapid fire. If you want to learn about the different mineral interactions with selenium, hear me walk through a case study of a client that benefited from selenium, and get a sample day of optimizing the selenium in our food, you can get access to all bonus content on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.com. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before you make any nutrition, lifestyle, or supplement changes. This episode covers:What does selenium do in the body? {2:57}Deficiency and toxicity of selenium {8:35}How does selenium impact the thyroid? {17:28}The connection between selenium and fertility {31:45}What minerals interact with selenium status? {36:51}Do high selenium foods have high mercury? {42:21}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Iodine Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653

Strap in, we have a controversial one. It’s time for our mineral deep dive on iron! The mineral that gets many people up in arms, probably even more so than copper. Like most minerals, I think once you understand how our bodies regulate iron, you can see past the confusing information that tends to go to extremes. Most often, things fall somewhere in between. In this episode, I will go through the iron recycling system, what we use iron for in the body, and different iron imbalances. The bonus episode will breakdown iron case studies where I show an iron deficiency case and an iron overload case that go through labs. I also have an iron rich foods list with the amount of iron per serving and a sample day showing how you can get 20-25mg of heme iron and 34-38mg of total iron. I also cover how iron impacts estrogen. You can get access to the bonus episode by joining patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. This episode covers:What is macrocytic anemia? {1:21}Three examples of microcytic anemia {4:20}Highlights of anemia of chronic disease {15:09}Risk factors for iron overload {28:40}The connection between PCOS and iron overload {33:58}How to test for iron {39:39}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 Zinc Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zinc-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000608163442Practitioners can learn more about iron here: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/practitioner-resources/

Strap in, we have a controversial one. It’s time for our mineral deep dive on iron! The mineral that gets many people up in arms, probably even more so than copper. Like most minerals, I think once you understand how our bodies regulate iron, you can see past the confusing information that tends to go to extremes. Most often, things fall somewhere in between. In this episode, I will go through the iron recycling system, what we use iron for in the body, and different iron imbalances. The bonus episode will breakdown iron case studies where I show an iron deficiency case and an iron overload case that go through labs. I also have an iron rich foods list with the amount of iron per serving and a sample day showing how you can get 20-25mg of heme iron and 34-38mg of total iron. I also cover how iron impacts estrogen. You can get access to the bonus episode by joining patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. This episode covers:Functions of iron {3:40}How we absorb and release iron {9:05}How bacterial pathogens can acquire iron {19:00}The most important enzymes that help transport iron {24:24}RDA for iron {32:30}How important is bioavailable copper? {38:39}How do I support my thyroid? {43:25}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 Zinc Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zinc-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000608163442Learn more about the intricacies or iron with The Root Cause Protocol (great for practitioners): https://therootcauseprotocol.com/iron-toxicity-post-index/ Practitioner learning: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/practitioner-resources/

It’s time for our mineral deep dive on zinc! Another popular mineral, right up there with magnesium, but often misunderstood and supplemented with blindly. In this episode, I cover what zinc does in the body, go through the RDA, and dig into how zinc impacts many aspects of our health like gut health, hormones, blood sugar, and thyroid function. In this week’s bonus episode on Patreon, I cover the relationship between zinc and copper as well as other minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. I also answer the common question of when someone should supplement with zinc and go through options for that as well as provide a list of zinc rich foods and a sample day of someone getting 39mg of zinc from their diet. Go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to join patreon and get access to bonus content!Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. This episode covers:The function of zinc in our body {3:17}Signs of zinc deficiency, with associated diseases and conditions {12:20}Zinc and your gut health {23:54}Zinc deficiency and the immune system {35:21}How zinc affects sex hormones, for both men and women {40:53}Zinc deficiency effects on blood sugar {48:41}Thyroid function and zinc absorption {50:53}Full show notes & references: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e6-zinc-deep-dive/ Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-courseMineral Testing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489Calcium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500Sodium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sodium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000606055821Potassium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/potassium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000607092198

In this episode, I am doing a deep dive on potassium, one of my favorite minerals because of how it can positively impact those struggling with thyroid health, hormone imbalances, and blood sugar issues. Potassium is definitely an undervalued mineral that deserves more attention! As always, I’ll be going through the different functions of potassium and answering listener questions at the end. If you want access to the bonus episode where I dig into how to improve low potassium on a hair mineral test, share potassium rich food ideas and a sample day of getting at least 4,700mg, and a potassium supplement breakdown, you can join patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. This episode covers:How potassium is regulated {8:28}Adequate intake for potassium {15:50}Potassium intake and blood sugar {21:21}Blood pressure and thyroid health {32:05}Major contributors to potassium deficiency {34:47}Mineral interactions {39:23}The best way to get enough potassium {47:47}Risk and benefits of whole foods vs. supplements {52:57}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9 Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Thyroid training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Mineral Testing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489Calcium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500Sodium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sodium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000606055821

In this episode, I am breaking down what exactly we need sodium for, debunking a lot of myths around salt intake, and as usual will go through how sodium impacts areas like our thyroid, digestion, and blood sugar since they all have a huge impact on hormone health. I also answer listener questions at the end and have a bonus episode for patreon members. In this bonus episode, I go through HTMA case studies with high and low sodium, share a chart comparison of all the popular electrolyte powders with the pros and cons, and so much more. You can join patreon at patreon.com/hormonehealingrdQuick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9 Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Mineral Testing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489Calcium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500Research: Aldosterone production: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470410/ Sodium restriction/needs in pregnancy: https://jbiomedsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12929-016-0233-8 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1721384/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17170236/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29046520/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13503249/ https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article/21/7/1984/1821911 Sodium restrictions and babies: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/salt-baby-food-infant-sodium-requirements/ Stress and aldosterone: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3327497/ Sodium & Salt intake studies:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9519949/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305840/#:~:text=Event

In this episode, we are doing our magnesium deep dive and digging into the different roles magnesium plays in the body, how it impacts our thyroid, blood sugar, hormones, and vitamin D status. I will also be doing a rapid fire Q&A at the end where I will answer questions submitted on Instagram. I will be breaking down how magnesium levels impact heavy metal retention as well as all of the different types of magnesium and their uses for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/63fcdeb0284142001410c683 Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Boron deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nothing-boring-about-boron/id1568547321?i=1000581367892 Calcium deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369 Research:Blood sugar: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15319146/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7478262/#:~:text=High%20magnesium%20intake%20has%20been,have%20not%20been%20well%20established.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8575413/ Nutrients magnesium:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6298677/#:~:text=One%20proposed%20mechanism%20is%20that https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31384293/ Nutrients for mitochondria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30201141/ Magnesium & ATP: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.0712401105https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27434863/ Heart Health:https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.120.020205

In this episode, we are doing a mineral deep dive on calcium, a mineral that is mostly known for its impact on bone health, but has a huge impact on our thyroid, ability to balance our blood sugar, and how our nervous system functions as well. As always with these mineral deep dives, I will cover what calcium does in the body and what happens when we have high or low levels. I will also be covering lab testing for calcium via blood and hair mineral testing along with providing sample days of how to get enough calcium from food for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Iodine Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653 Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Boron deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nothing-boring-about-boron/id1568547321?i=1000581367892 Copper deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 Calcium regulation: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/calcium Vitamin D causing calcification (both high and low): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986531/#:~:text=While%20a%20large%20number%20of,term%20supplementation%20providing%20protective%20effects. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17218831/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24586387/ Pregnancy and lactation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595236/ Bone health:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19828898/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19968914/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17944055/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19488681/ Iron absorption:

Welcome to season 4 of the podcast! This season we are focusing on minerals. How to test them, what the different minerals do in our bodies, how they impact our hormones and overall health as well as other systems of the body. We also have some exciting podcast updates. You heard me mention a podcast Patreon in the introduction. You may be thinking, what patreon? The AYM podcast patreon is new! I started it in February as a way to bring the podcast community together and provide more resources to support listeners on their healing journeys. You will still get your weekly episode of the podcast, but it will be a bit shorter (hopefully) and easier to digest. Each week, patrons get a bonus episode of the podcast along with downloadable resources. For example, in this episode I’m focusing on how to test minerals and what different types of tests tell you. The bonus episode is a results review of a hair test and blood work to help bring all the principles of the episode together. The downloadable resource is a PDF of the main principles of mineral testing and lab testing resources. When the podcast isn’t in season, I am creating content based off monthly surveys to ensure I’m giving members the resources they need. This tier is $10. I also have an exclusive tier that is $20 a month and allows you to submit a voicemail question that I answer during a pre-recorded Q&A. Visit patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to learn more and become a patron!Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/63fcdeb0284142001410c683 Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Iodine Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653 Metabolic Type Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892 Macro Minerals Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902 Research Articles: The issue with blood labs:Serum magnesium example: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20170394/ Iodine Urine Testing: https://www.optimox.com/content/Iodine%20Research%20Resources/IOD17.pdf Optimal levels of iodine: http://www.medicinacomplementar.com.br/biblioteca/pdfs/Nutrientes/nu-0191.pdf All iodine research articles from Hakala Labs: https://www.hakalalabs.com/Research_ep_41.html HTMA Accuracy & Comparison to Blood:https://www.ncbi.nlm

In this episode, I am doing a deep dive on cholesterol and the many different things it does in the body as well as how it impacts our hormones. I’ll also be covering how certain minerals can impact cholesterol and go through some things to consider when looking at your cholesterol lab test results. This podcast episode is for informational purposes only. While I will be discussing lab tests and possible interpretations for results, you can’t interpret a lab completely without having a whole person to compare it to. If you have concerns about your cholesterol, please share them with your doctor or medical provider. Links/Resources:Free thyroid training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Gallbladder episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gallbladder-health-your-hormones-with-olivia-haas/id1568547321?i=1000582123453 Iodine episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653 Top 5 Nutrition Myths: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-5-nutrition-myths/id1568547321?i=1000526229343 Macro Minerals episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902 Copper and Iron episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432 The Salt Fix by Dr. James DiNicolantonioReferences: Steroid hormones: https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-7075-7-47 Cell membranes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6383291/#:~:text=Cholesterol%20is%20the%20major%20sterol,the%20lipid%20bilayer%20on%20average. Myelin: https://www.nature.com/articles/nn1426#:~:text=Myelin%20cannot%20be%20synthesized%20without,limiting%20factor%20for%20myelin%20growth. Bile acids: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2712638/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2712638/#:~:text=Bile%20acids%20are%20synthesized%20from%20cholesterol%20in%20the%20liver

In this episode, we are focusing on postpartum exercise with Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu. Lindsey is committed to supporting women in the various seasons of their lives. She started BIRTHFIT in 2013 with a deep belief that movement can be the bridge to cultivate our own intuition and a trust in our bodies. Lindsey is a Nervous System Based Chiropractor, Mercier Therapist, Birth Doula, NLP Practitioner, and Strength and Conditioning Coach. Through all the hats she wears in this world, she created BIRTHFIT as she saw a huge gap for sustainable, nervous system based movement and training for women in all chapters and cycles of their lives, specifically cycling, preconception, pregnant, and postpartum women. Beyond BIRTHFIT, Lindsey works in her chiropractic wellness practice, Willow Haus, that she co founded with Dr. Bria and Matt Mutch. Majority, if not all, of her clientele that she sees in office are women and pediatrics. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys connecting with her husband Lance, working in her garden, and taking long, slow walks. Lindsey’s core values are LOVE, FREEDOM, and CONNECTION. Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Check out the Birthfit website: https://birthfit.com/ Visit Lindsey’s practice: https://willowhaustx.com/Listen to Lindsey’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-birthfit-podcast/id1086509138 Follow Birthfit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthfit/ Follow Willow Haus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willow_haus/ Follow Lindsey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsey_m_cantu/ Birthfit youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BIRTHFIT Hemorrhoids blog: https://birthfit.com/blog/hemorrhoid-relief

In this episode, I am breaking down how the copper IUD works and how it impacts different aspects of our health. When I posted a question box for this episode in my stories a couple weeks back I got a lot of questions about how the copper IUD can impact the thyroid, hormones, if it can cause copper toxicity, and more so I’ll be covering all of that too! As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please make sure you talk with your medical provider about what’s best for you. Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 Minerals 101 episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902 Free Thyroid Training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi Fertility Awareness Method podcast episode with FAM instructor, Nina Boyce: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fertility-awareness-method-with-nina-boyce/id1568547321?i=1000536700075 Castor oil packs blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/castor-oil Instagram post on how to know if you’re eating enough: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQdhd2gODJ/ Learn how to use the Fertility Awareness Method: https://bit.ly/3AKQuq2 Copper IUD History:https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/copper-intrauterine-device-iud https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12266319/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010782476800054 Copper Spermicide:https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/copper-nanoparticles-an-effective-spermicide/ Copper IUD & Hormones/Fertility:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18338309/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17241835/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19685012/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/13625187.2015.1010639 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028216419503 Copper IUD & Minerals:

I have another deep dive episode for you! In this episode, we are focusing on copper. I have a podcast episode that I did in season one that’s all about the connection between copper and iron, but copper deserves its own episode. I will also do a separate deep dive on iron in season 4 of the podcast next year where I will be doing all deep dives for one season. Just a reminder before we jump into today’s episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only. I will be mentioning some lab values, foods, and supplements surrounding copper, but it’s important you talk about any changes you’re considering with your medical provider. Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Strands of Health by Rick Malter, Ph.D.The Mineral Fix by Dr. James DiNicolantonioMetabolic Type Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892 Free Thyroid Training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi The Connection Between Copper and Iron episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432 Adrenal cocktail blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes Scientific Studies:Metallothionein: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12022471/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11803037/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14627437/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4942874/ Excess copper/exposure:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15621934/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2626984/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3181/00379727-92-22512 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12011-009-8475-xhttps://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4612-5829-2_3https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10383875/ Copper water bottles/pots/pans:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312355/ Copper deficiency:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15762288/

In this episode, I am talking with Katelyn Fusco of the Happy Homebirth Podcast to answer your questions about homebirth! Katelyn is a homebirth mother, a childbirth educator, and an experienced homebirth attendant. She has seen birth from many angles (literally), and knows the impact this transformative event can have on you, your baby and your entrance into motherhood for the first, second or fifteenth time. This knowledge is what spurred Katelyn to create Happy Homebirth: A brand dedicated to supporting, educating and encouraging homebirth mothers. Through birth stories and expert interviews on the podcast to intimate education and coaching inside of The Homebirth Collective, Katelyn's goal is to provide mothers with the tools to empower themselves in their birthing experience.Links/Resources:https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/collective https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com https://www.instagram.com/happyhomebirthpodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhomebirth Homebirth 101 podcast episode 17: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-17-homebirth-101-midwife-carrie-lachapelle-craft/id1446934537?i=1000433844577 Happy Homebirth podcast episode on what could go wrong: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-59-but-what-if-something-goes-wrong-how-midwives/id1446934537?i=1000463115609 IG: Husbands 5 things to consider with childhood education Katelyn’s birth story episode with her husband: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-30-katelyns-peaceful-undisturbed-birth/id1446934537?i=1000442516893 Mana safety information: https://mana.org/blog/new-studies-confirm-safety-of-home-birth-with-midwives-in-the-us Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h

In this episode, we are covering the important but challenging topic of recovering from miscarriage with my colleage Meg Langston. Meg is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant and Restorative Wellness Practitioner. She works with women to help restore their metabolic health in order to have healthy hormones, thyroid and digestive system. She believes the body talks back to symptoms and through body literacy and a food first approach healing and feeling your best self can happen.The goal is to provide some hope and encouragement for those that have experienced a miscarriage and some ways you can support your body while recovering. Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Visit Meg’s website: https://www.meglangston.com/ Follow Meg on IG: https://www.instagram.com/meg_langston/ FAM podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fertility-awareness-method-with-nina-boyce/id1568547321?i=1000536700075 Thyroid episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supporting-optimal-thyroid-health-with-kaely-rd/id1568547321?i=1000548078745 Metabolism episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolism-101-unlearning-dieting-dogma/id1568547321?i=1000524480593 Metabolic type episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892 Copper & Iron episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432 Doctor Katharina Dalton’s book on postpartum depression: https://www.amazon.com/Depression-After-Childbirth-Recognise-Postnatal/dp/0192861859 Research article on progesterone and pregnancy loss: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(16)63029-7/fulltext

In this episode we are talking with Elina Furman. Elina is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with over 15 years in the baby products industry. She is deeply passionate about spreading awareness about the importance of infant/child massage and earned her infant massage certification after talking to many parents who were confused and bewildered about how to perform baby massage.As a baby massage expert, she has conducted education for such brands as Lovevery, Legendairy Milk, Mama Glow Doula Education, Finn & Emma, Gugu Guru among many others and has been featured in Fast Company, The Mirror UK, Yahoo!, Guardian, The Sun, NY News Press and popular maternity podcasts like Limitless Pregnancy and The Natural Nipple. Her social media platform in just one year’s time has earned over 460K followers on TikTok and 189K on Instagram. After I had my daughter, Eliana, I found Elina on Instagram through her helpful infant massage tutorials. Her videos demonstrating how to do massage for gas and congestion are used on a daily basis in our house and I’m so grateful for all of the education she provides. Links/Resources:Visit Elina’s website: kahlmi.com Link for Kahlmi massager: https://bit.ly/3Ce1GzA Follow Elina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/getkahlmi/ Follow Elina on Tiktok @kahlmi Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h

In this episode, I am breaking down a popular topic in the wellness world: histamines! I get a lot of questions about histamine intolerance and if people should cut out x, y, z foods. As usual, I don’t recommend going straight to cutting out foods. Can that help in the short term with symptoms? Yes, but it’s not getting to the root of the issue. This doesn’t mean you can’t cut out certain things that are causing you discomfort to get some relief, but hopefully this podcast episode will inspire you to work on other areas as well. Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Iodine episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653 Period Pain episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/period-pain-tool-kit/id1568547321?i=1000531429675 Stress episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stress-building-resiliency-with-kaely-rd/id1568547321?i=1000537431816 Endometriosis episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutrition-for-endometriosis-with-cindy-dabrowska-rd/id1568547321?i=1000547382971 Estrogen Waves While Healing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/estrogen-waves-the-ups-and-downs-of-healing/id1568547321?i=1000538170041 Free Thyroid Training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi How To Boost Progesterone Levels Naturally episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-boost-progesterone-levels-naturally/id1568547321?i=1000551724832 References: Gut Health: https://integrative-medicine.ca/histamine-intolerance-gut/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10350171/ Histamine Intolerance: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/85/5/1185/4633007?login=falseLow DAO enzyme: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28624934/ Estrogen and Histamines: https://www.larabriden.com/the-curious-link-between-estrogen-and-histamine-intolerance/ Copper and DAO: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/130/1/30/4686063 htt

In this episode, we are focusing on the gallbladder and how not only can it impact your hormones but how hormonal changes can impact your gallbladder function as well. I have Olivia Haas also known as the Gallbladder Nutritionist on Instagram with me today to dive deep into this topic. Olivia is a board certified nutritionist specializing in all things gallbladder health. Her personal journey with digestive issues, hypothyroidism and gallbladder disease is what has led her to start her private practice helping individuals who are trying to keep their gallbladder or people struggling with digestive issues after gallbladder surgery. Along her way, she realized there was a lack of education regarding this condition, what caused it, how diet and lifestyle impact this disease and how to best support the body without a gallbladder. Through her experience she grew a passion to help other individuals with gallbladder disease feel supported, gain nutrition clarity and help teach them how to be advocates for their health. Olivia takes a root cause approach with her clients. She looks beyond the gallbladder to bring the body back into balance and helps clients create sustainable, long term healthy habits every step of their gallbladder journey. Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Free healthy period guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallbladder.nutritionist/ The Gallbladder Removal Reset: https://olivia-n-haas.mykajabi.com/the-gallbladder-removal-reset Visit Olivia’s website: www.honoryourcore.com New Gallbladder Nutrition website: www.gallbladderdiet.com Birth Control episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-impact-side-effects-of-hormonal-birth-control/id1568547321?i=1000535965830 How To Transition Off Birth Control episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-transition-off-hormonal-birth-control/id1568547321?i=1000556141689 Free thyroid training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi Copper and iron podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432 Dr. Jacobi Ileocecal valve massage: : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATmSVdeSo_U

In this episode, I am doing a mineral deep dive on boron. A lot of people are familiar with boron because of its positive impact on bone health and vitamin D, but it actually has a pretty big impact on our hormones and inflammation too. I hope you enjoy this format. Please share this episode in your stories on Instagram and tag me @hormonehealingrd to let me know you enjoyed it! Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Iron and copper podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432 Borax powder: https://amzn.to/3rRxxAy SHBG: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4134992/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1958572/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21129941/Hormones, fertility and birth defects: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18366532/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/(SICI)1520-670X(1999)12:3%3C251::AID-JTRA8%3E3.0.CO;2-Ihttps://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=ajpsaj.2015.85.96 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3678698/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4712861/ Nutrients:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2222801/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4712861/https://oatext.com/Boron-action-in-bone-health.php#:~:text=Boron%20is%20a%20trace%20element,in%20synergy%20with%20vitamin%20D. Insulin/Blood Sugar:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7353202/#B17-nutrients-12-01864 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29019104/ Bone Healthhttps://pubag.nal.usda.gov/catalog/49308 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33959846/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22536764/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17259120/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7889886/&amp

In this episode we are focusing on all things related to breastfeeding and what new moms can expect in the fourth trimester with registered nurse and IBCLC, Therese Dansby. Therese received her Bachelor's Degree in Science and became a Registered Nurse in 2007. She was a Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse for the first 8 years of her career. After brief stints working in high risk OB and then in a low-risk birth center and completing half of a Master's degree with the intent of becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife, she instead became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2015 after overcoming several feeding obstacles with her first baby. She is now a homeschooling mom of 3, with kids' ages ranging from 8 years to 8 months, and has left the hospital to continue building her own lactation consultation private practice. Therese and Cortney have since released their Nourished Beginnings breastfeeding and postpartum course. Podcast listeners can enter code AYM10 for a 10% discount!Links:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/c575ecd7c3 Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9 Visit Therese’s website: https://theresedansby.wixsite.com/therese Wonder weeks app: https://www.thewonderweeks.com/wonder-weeks-apps/ Nourished Beginnings course link: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com (use code AYM15 to get 15% off)

In this episode, I am sharing my experience during the first fourth trimester, answering your questions, and sharing tips on how to nourish your body during a stressful but beautiful time. I hope you enjoy it! Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Dog IG: https://www.instagram.com/dogmeets_baby/?hl=en Kahlmi Infant Massage Tool: https://bit.ly/3Ce1GzA Kahlmi IG: https://www.instagram.com/getkahlmi/ BirthFit PP Program: https://birthfit.com/b-postpartum Mamastefit PP Program: https://mamastefit.com/all-programs/ Cinnamon Smashcake: https://smashcakemix.com/shop/p/cinnamon-smashcake-baking-mix Silverettes: https://amzn.to/3zJFUmm Breastfeeding course: https://lactationlink.com/ Legendary Milk Silicone BF cups: https://www.legendairymilk.com/collections/silicone-collection-cups/products/sillicone-collection-cups Haakaas Link: https://amzn.to/3Qq4y13 Elvie Link: https://www.elvie.com/en-us/shop/elvie-curve Midline Revolution (lip and tongue tie course): https://midlinerevolution.mykajabi.com/offers/iowtVw2u/checkout Snuggle Me bed: https://amzn.to/3wLDcKr Baby bjorn bouncer: https://amzn.to/3B7hx1X Co sleepy: https://www.instagram.com/cosleepy/ Sensate Focus Sex PDF: https://health.cornell.edu/sites/health/files/pdf-library/sensate-focus.pdf

In this episode, I am joined by my husband to share our daughter’s birth story. I posted a question box in my Instagram stories a while back, so we will be covering a lot of topics from what we did for labor prep, how I managed pain, lots of questions on homebirth, and the birth process in general. I also got some questions for partners that my husband shares his perspective on. I hope you enjoy this episode!Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Third Trimester Update Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/third-trimester-pregnancy-update/id1568547321?i=1000557878686 Pregnancy Journey Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-pregnancy-journey/id1568547321?i=1000550268480 Vaginal Steaming Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vaginal-steaming-with-kit-from-kitara/id1568547321?i=1000541912264 Homebirth Online Course: https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/happy-homebirth-academy/ Happy Homebirth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537 Pregnancy Adrenal Cocktail: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuFOjfLWOT/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Chocolate Date Ball Recipe: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/collagen-bites Safety of Homebirth: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537?i=1000463115609 Purple Line Blog: https://www.wildwoodbirthpdx.com/purple-line-dilation

In this highly requested episode of the Are You Menstrual? Podcast, I am going into more detail on an important mineral–iodine. Many of you have been wanting to better understand the importance of iodine for thyroid health after I shared my experience with supplementing on my Pregnancy Journey episode. Iodine is one fascinating mineral. It’s right up there with copper as a favorite for me and I’m excited to teach you more about why our bodies need iodine, how common iodine deficiencies are (even with iodized salt), how iodine impacts thyroid health, and so much more!Links/Resources:Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/08c854412a Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Free Thyroid Training: The Thyroid-Mineral Connection: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi Pregnancy Journey Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-pregnancy-journey/id1568547321?i=1000550268480 Supporting Optimal Thyroid Health episode with KaelyRD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supporting-optimal-thyroid-health-with-kaely-rd/id1568547321?i=1000548078745Supporting Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders with Nicole Fennell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supporting-autoimmune-thyroid-disorders-with-nicole/id1568547321?i=1000548779107 Book recommendation: Iodine Why You Need It Why You Can’t Live Without It by Dr. David BrownsteinBook recommendation: Healing with Iodine by Dr. Mark Sircus

I have a special episode of the podcast this week. I’m sharing an interview I did on holistic dentistry inside the Hormone Healing Membership* with Dr. Kelly Blodgett. Dr. Blodgett is a native Oregonian who attended grade school through high school in Southwest Portland. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon and completed his pre-doctoral sciences at Portland State University. Dr. Blodgett attended the OHSU School of Dentistry and graduated in June of 1999 where he earned the “Going the Extra Mile” award from his own classmates. Throughout his career, he’s become a recognized leader in minimally-invasive dentistry, dental lasers, computerized dental technology, and holistic care. He has been featured in numerous dental journals, on television, and in magazines for the innovative care he provides. He is truly a modern pioneer in progressive dental care. Dr. Blodgett and his wife, Julie, have been married since 1994 and have two beautiful daughters: Sara, born in 2002, and Megan, born in 2005. They reside in Southwest Portland, just up the hill from his high school alma mater, Wilson High School. The reason Dr. Blodgett’s work is so appealing to me is because of how he truly takes the word holistic to heart. He wants to know everything he can about a patient and take the whole person, their mental/emotional/physical health history, and how they feel into consideration when advising. Advising is the keyword here. He wants his patients to decide what is best and fully respects each and every decision. That’s not easy to find, even in functional medicine. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!*If you’re wondering what this membership is, it’s a special space on the internet for those that have gone through the Master Your Minerals course and want more support. It’s actually where I spend most of my time and is one of my favorite things I do. We have an online community in Circle, office hours twice a month, monthly meal plans, guest experts, regular lessons, and so much more! If you’re in the Master Your Minerals course, you can find more information about the membership and the link to sign up under the Welcome section of the course in a lesson titled “Looking For More Support?”. Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance QuizFollow Dr. Kelly Blodgett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blodgettdentalcare/ Check out Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s website: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/ Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s blog on fluoride: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/is-fluoride-the-answer-to-remineralizing-teeth/ Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s blog on mouthwash: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/mouthwash-is-bad-for-you-4-better-alternatives/ Look at your Meridian Connections on Dr. Blodgett's website: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/connections/ Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s blog on gum disease: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/how-to-tell-if-you-have-gum-disease-and-how-to-treat-it/

In this episode, we are focusing on strength training and how it can help support healthy hormones. I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Adina Rubin. Adina is a Strength Coach and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner that specializes in helping women gain energy and get strong. After driving herself into the ground with years of under-eating, doing way too many HIIT classes and taking hormonal birth control, Adina realized that real food, strength training and stress management were the keys to vibrant and optimal health and she set out on a mission to share that with as many women as possible. Through her signature program Strength Training for Happy Hormones, Adina uses low rep kettlebell training with a major emphasis on pelvic floor health to make strength as accessible as possible no matter what stage of life you’re in or where you are on your healing journey. As a Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor, Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Restorative Wellness Practitioner and Root Cause Protocol Consultant, Adina has shaped her unique framework to help women achieve optimal hormone and metabolic health. Adina began unlocking her own optimal physical and mental health when she trained competitively for powerlifting and she thinks all women need to learn what it feels like to lift heavy things. She wants you to know, you’re stronger than you think you are. Links/Resources:Follow Adina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/adinarubin_/ Listen to Adina’s podcast: Getyourshittogetherpod.com Check out Adina’s programs: https://bit.ly/3s6uOBZ Take a strength training class with Adina: https://adina-rubin-s-school.teachable.com/p/sthh-live-call Peloton and Your Period: How Cycling is Ruining Your Cycle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-peloton-and-your-period-how-cycling-is-ruining/id1561648184?i=1000520106227How to Store Fat & Slow Your Metabolism: Are you running yourself into the ground?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-6-how-to-store-fat-slow-your-metabolism-are-you/id1561648184?i=1000522167936How to Strength Train for PCOS without Feeling Like a P.O.S.: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-strength-train-for-pcos-without-feeling-like-a-p-o-s/id1561648184?i=1000530156356 Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

I have a fun episode for you today! I’m doing a third trimester pregnancy update. So many of you found the first and second trimester recap I did helpful, so I thought I would do a third trimester one and answer some of the questions submitted on Instagram. My first and second trimester were pretty smooth. I have honestly felt really good throughout this pregnancy. I will say after recording that update talking about how good I felt, one week later (when I officially entered the third trimester and hit 28 weeks) I woke up with eczema around my eyes and really bad pubic pain. Nine weeks later my eczema has pretty much cleared up and the pubic pain has reduced/I’ve learned to manage it, but wow, did I learn a lot the last couple of months. I’m extremely fortunate that as soon as I had an issue I easily found a resource to help me (it really helps working in the women’s health space). I’m hoping by sharing this information it helps those that don’t have as much access. Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Free Thyroid Training: The Thyroid-Mineral Connection: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi Pregnancy Journey Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-pregnancy-journey/id1568547321?i=1000550268480 The Gut Skin Connection Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gut-skin-connection-with-christa-biegler/id1568547321?i=1000552407327 Pelvic Floor Health Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvic-floor-health-fertility-with-dr-ryan-bailey/id1568547321?i=1000543327218Vaginal Steaming Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vaginal-steaming-with-kit-from-kitara/id1568547321?i=1000541912264 Hemoglobin and Pregnancy Blog: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/iron-toxicity-post-81/ Chocolate Coconut Collagen Bites: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/collagen-bites Smashcake: https://smashcakemix.com/ Kindred Bravely Maternity (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD): https://kb.crrnt.app/W66LEX27 Homebirth Online Course: https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/happy-homebirth-academy/ Happy Homebirth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537 Pregnancy Herb Blend For Steaming: https://www

In this episode we are going to dive into what it means to have a brain based approach to healing with Alyssa Chang. Alyssa is a brain-based health coach for women seeking a different approach to health and healing, so you can learn how to live a life designed with listening, attuning and trusting your body's unique needs. With the health industry currently saturating the market with "quick fix" and "cookie cutter" approaches, Alyssa aims to challenge these norms. With over 10 years studying neuroscience, she works with clients on improving their connection between their brain and body, so they can heal their metabolism, rewire their mindset and move pain free. Through partnerships with her clients, Alyssa develops programs that create sustainable lifestyle shifts and interrupt seemingly never-ending searches for new solutions. She trusts you as the expert, and serves as your guide on this journey back home to your body. Links/Resources:Follow Alyssa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachalyssachang/ Visit Alyssa’s website: http://www.coachalyssachang.com www.coachalyssachang.com/threat-bucketBrain map post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZLUTeDFTNh/ Nervous System Fawn response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKnAWIksTzr/ Nervous System Freeze response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKXop5SMj8P/Nervous System Flight response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKC-NtuskpI/ Nervous System Fight response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJry22csTy8/

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, I’m covering a highly requested topic: how to support your body when transitioning off of hormonal birth control. Coming off the birth control pill is what sparked my own hormone healing journey and there’s so much that I wish I knew back then that I will be sharing with you in this episode. We will be focusing on five main areas that you want to consider when rebalancing post birth control. These are what I find the most important to address with clients and my own experience. One quick thing I want to note is that you can apply pretty much all of these principles to support your body while continuing hormonal birth control as well. This is probably the top question I get when I talk about this, so I figured I’d address it right away. If you’re currently on hormonal birth control and plan on staying on, this episode is still for you. Links/Resources:LUNA Learn Fertilty Awareness Method Course: https://bit.ly/3AKQuq2 Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz Supportive Supplements podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E9Supplements To Reconsider podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E8 The Connection Between Copper & Iron podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E6Nourishing Nutrition Foundation podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E2Metabolism 101 podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E1 Fertility Awareness Method podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E17 Beef Liver Supplement: https://bit.ly/3rEybhp (use code AMANDA10OFF)Mitolife Vitamin E: https://www.mitolife.co/discount/HORMONEHEALINGRD Just Thrive Probiotic: https://amzn.to/2mzjDki Mitolife Probiotic: https://www.mitolife.co/collections/wellness/products/probiotic-and-endotoxin-reducer Castor Oil Pack Kit: https://bit.ly/3ouix7e (use code AMANDA)

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are covering an important topic for the healing journey and that is the vagus nerve. I’m joined by Ami Brannon. Ami is a co-founder of Neuvana and was the company's Chief Executive Officer in its startup phase. She currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer, focusing on marketing, sales, and the customer experience. She is devoted to optimizing wellness and mental health through neuroscience to fight the devastating health effects of stress-induced illness. Ami is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years’ experience in hospital-based healthcare. She served in both clinical and leadership roles in ICU and invasive procedural areas. Ami holds a BS in Nursing and a BS in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.The goal of this episode is to give you an introduction of how the vagus nerve works and how you can support it on your healing journey. Links/Resources:Neuvana website: https://neuvanalife.com/ Check out Xen: https://neuvanalife.com/products/xen?... Neuvana IG: https://www.instagram.com/neuvanalife/ Coupon code for Xen: AMANDA10IG post on pelvic floor:https://www.instagram.com/p/CQY0KvdtBZP/ Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance:https://bit.ly/3iwRDMkMineral Imbalance Quiz:https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h

Are You Menstrual? In this episode, we are covering a topic I’ve been learning more and more about and has not stopped amazing me and that is the lymphatic system! I’m joined by Leah Levitan. Leah is a licensed massage therapist, educator, and certified lymphatic drainage specialist. In her Austin clinic, she supports and works with women on all sorts of unique healing journeys. From mold toxicity to gut health, and even post-operative care. She founded Lymph Love Club in 2020 and began sharing her lymph moving tips and tricks on social media as a resource for her clients to support their lymphatic health outside of the work they were doing 1:1. The response from women all over the world was overwhelming and she knew she had to get the word out. Now she's teaching online courses and in-person workshops on how easy it is to keep that healing river flowing, right from home! Her philosophy and approach is simple. Keep the good stuff circulating and get the bad stuff out. She says "In order to be in radiant health, we have to support and work with the body on every level. Our lymphatic system has an intimate relationship with every other system in our body and is designed to do just that."The goal of this episode is to give you an introduction to the lymphatic system and some ways you can start supporting your lymph today. Links/Resources:Follow Leah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lymphloveclub/ Check out Leah’s website: https://alignmassagecompany.com Get notified of the intro to lymph flow course: https://mailchi.mp/0d624c2cb754/lymphloveclub Myofascial release and lymph video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT4slfslIEo/ Dry brushing for arms: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZ6yB8zJDsH/ Dry brushing for legs: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZacJufjR6q/ Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are diving deeper into blood sugar balance and insulin resistance with PCOS expert and functional dietitian, Jillian Greaves. Jillian provides comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on PCOS, hormone balance, and digestive health. Jillian helps clients identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive symptoms naturally using advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition and supportive lifestyle therapies as the first line of intervention. Jillian runs a virtual private practice and is the creator of the Empowered PCOS Program. It's her mission to empower women to take back control of their health, reclaim their confidence, and experience life at its fullest potential.The goal with this episode is to help you better understand how our blood sugar gets out of balance and how to support your body maintaining healthy blood sugars long term. Links/Resources:Check out Jillian’s website hereFollow Jillian on InstagramBlood Sugar QuizFree Guide 10 Key Strategies To Balance Your Blood Sugar For PCOSFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into what causes hair loss and how we can support healthy hair. As with most things related to women’s health, the topic of hair loss is complicated. Rarely is there a sole reason for hair loss. For example, hypothyroidism and inadequate thyroid hormone levels are among the most common causes of hair loss. The underlying question then becomes what is causing the hypothyroidism? More often than not, it is not merely one cause. There are a few things to consider, such as the individual’s nutrition, lifestyle, and stress level. Are they eating enough? Are they consuming enough nutrient-dense foods? Do they have a nutrient deficiency that isn’t being met by their current diet? How stressed are they? Cortisol, a stress hormone, directly blocks the conversion of thyroid hormone. When it comes to supporting healthy hair and healing hair loss, we have to consider several different areas, which is what we are going to get into in this episode. ~Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance QuizFree Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide Episode 2: Nourishing Nutrition Foundation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourishing-nutrition-foundation/id1568547321?i=1000525418203 Episode 6: Copper and Iron: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432 Episode 8: Supplements That Do More Harm Than Good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supplements-that-do-more-harm-than-good/id1568547321?i=1000530004049 Vitamin E supplement: https://bit.ly/36k4Hy2 Iodine hair loss blog: http://msfullhair.com/topical-iodine-alopecia-areata-cure/ Morrocco Method ACV Shampoo: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/apple-cider-vinegar-shampoo?variant=40217963135185 Morrocco Method Detox Mask: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/zen-detox-hair-scalp-masque?variant=40218202276049 Morrocco Method Bristle Brush: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/mixed-pure-boar-bristle-and-nylon-brush-small Morrocco Method Shampoo bar: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/shampoo-bar?variant=40296561541329Under Luna Warrior Shampoo: https://underluna.com/collections/all-products/products/warrior-shampoo

Are You Menstural? – In this episode, we are covering one of our most requested topics and that is gut health and its connection to our skin. To dig into this more, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Christa Biegler. Christa is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts with her podcast, programs and private practice. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest. The Less Stressed Life Podcast & Nutrition mission is to educate and inspire women with science to take control of their health and heal their bodies, creating a positive domino effect on family health.~ Resources/Links:Take Christa’s Eczema Type QuizFollow Christa on InstagramFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual ? – One of the most common questions we get is how to naturally increase progesterone. And to be honest, this is a loaded question. Often people are looking for a magical food or supplement to boost their progesterone levels, but in reality, there’s a lot more at play. There are 3 main areas we want to look at when supporting progesterone levels naturally that we will focus on in this episode:Metabolism: this is how your body makes energy--in order to make enough progesterone, we need to have enough energy. Nourishment: both macronutrients (protein, fat, & cabr) and micronutrients (vitamins & minerals)Stress: this is a blanket term meant to cover many areas such as mental, emotional, and physical stressorsLet’s dig into each of these areas and teach you how to support healthy progesterone levels. ~Resources/Links:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/c575ecd7c3 Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9 LUNA: fertility awareness courseMetabolic Type Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892 Nourishing Nutrition Foundation Episode: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourishing-nutrition-foundation/id1568547321?i=1000525418203 Rewiring Your Brain Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewiring-your-brain-with-theresa-piela/id1568547321?i=1000544052703 Free HeartMath Video Course: https://www.heartmath.com/experience/

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we will be focusing on the nuanced subject of anxiety and our failing healthcare system. I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Michelle Shapiro. Michelle is an Integrative/ Functional Registered Dietitian and Patient Advocate practicing virtually in New York City. In her one on one practice, Michelle helps executives heal from stress and digestive issues so they can lose weight and restore their energy, while experiencing a deeper connection with themselves and with life. Michelle created Wellness Map, a functional medicine patient advocacy membership to empower clients to become the boss of their own healthcare and teach them to navigate the healthcare system , all while getting access to discounted services. Michelle works to connect members with Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Practitioners to create sacred spaces for healing.The goal of this episode is to shed light on the possible root causes of anxiety and break down how to get the health results you want in a healthcare system that can feel like it’s failing you. ~Links & Resources:Follow Michelle on InstagramCheck out Wellness MapHow To Leave Your Doctor’s Appointment Without Feeling Like CrapVisit Michelle’s websiteFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – I have a special solo episode for you all about my pregnancy journey so far. I’m currently 26 weeks pregnant as of the time I’m recording this, and I plan to cover some preconception topics and first and second trimester questions. I did a question box on Instagram and got a ton of great questions and topics you wanted to learn more about. I’m excited to share more about how we ended up conceiving, what my experience with pregnancy has been so far, testing I’ve done, nutrition, supplements, and so much more. Remember, this episode is my personal pregnancy experience and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. ~Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance QuizMagnesium bicarbonate: https://mitigatestress.com/?afmc=AMANDA (use code AMANDA for a discount) Prenatal Strength Training Program: https://www.mamastefit.com/ Pain Free Birth Course: https://painfreebirth.com/pain-free-birth/

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, I’m joined by Dana Monsees and we are diving into some challenging but important topics. A big one is around our relationship with food and how this can impact other areas of our health. We will also be talking about the problems with intuitive eating and how to use nutrition from a neutral, non-diet approach. Dana is a Dietitian-Nutritionist (MS, CNS, LDN) and Body Image Coach who specializes in helping women with gut issues and burnout from a HAES, non-diet approach. Her philosophy combines neutral nutrition, weight-inclusive care, and her training in integrative and functional nutrition to help women heal their relationship with food and their bodies as a root cause of chronic health conditions. Dana hosts the Whole-Hearted Eating podcast and has been running her recipe + nutrition blog, Real Food with Dana, since 2014. ~ Resources/Links:Follow Dana on InstagramListen to Dana’s Podcast: Whole-Hearted Eating with Dana Monsees & Cristina Hoyt Website: www.realfoodwithdana.comFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? –In this episode of the Are You Menstrual? Podcast we are continuing our conversation around thyroid health and focusing specifically on supporting autoimmune thyroid disorders. I’ve invited my friend and colleague Nicole Fennell from @chewsfoodwisely on Instagram to discuss this topic. Nicole is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist certified in Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy. After years of working as a clinical inpatient Dietitian, her personal journey with thyroid autoimmunity led her to eventually start a private practice that challenged the "status quo" of what it means to be healthy since following all the "diet rules" is what made her sick. Her work with those who have autoimmune thyroid disease is a root-cause approach, marrying a flexible food framework and personalized lab data to create sustainable and realistic lifelong changes. Nicole takes a nourishment over deprivation approach and helps women mend their metabolism, banish brain fog, enhance energy, and redefine their relationship with food and their bodies.~Resources/Links:Visit Nicole’s website:https://chewsfoodwisely.com Follow Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chewsfoodwisely/ Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/c575ecd7c3 Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are diving deeper into how the thyroid functions, what impacts it, and how you can support optimal thyroid health. To cover this topic, I am joined by Kaely McDevitt. Kaely is a Registered Dietitian specializing in women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients overcome hormone and digestive issues through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to take the driver's seat over their health and wellbeing. You might remember Kaely since we had her on for episode 18 where we talked about stress and how to improve your body’s ability to handle stress. Definitely check that one out if you haven’t already! ~ Links/Resources:Follow Kaely on IG!Vitamin A blogAdrenal Cocktail BlogThyroid On Blood Work vs. HTMA videoIodine And Why You Need It by David BrownsteinFree Busting Burnout Training with KaelyFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are discussing a heavily requested topic and that is nutrition for endometriosis with Cindy Dabrowska. Cindy is a registered dietitian, Master of Applied Nutrition, endowarrior and founder of "The Supportive Endo RD". Her passion comes from supporting endo warriors - who much like herself have said “enough is enough” to debilitating, life-altering symptoms of endometriosis. She has been blessed to support countless women in her nutrition counseling practice through a functional medicine root cause approach to endometriosis. As a registered dietitian and endowarrior, Cindy prides herself on being an ally to, and a resource for, the endometriosis community.The goal of this podcast is to help you better understand what endometriosis is and how our nutrition and lifestyle can impact it. ~Links/Resources:Follow Cindy on InstagramVisit Cindy’s websiteFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are diving deeper into a couple of aspects of the healing journey that many women struggle with: body image and food fear. After episode 19 aired, where Emily and I went in-depth on hormonal shifts that occur during healing and symptoms that can arise, we had a lot of you reaching out about body changes. I wanted to do this topic justice and discuss it in more detail, and there’s no one I’d rather have here to help me than my friend Fallon (@fallondanae on IG). Fallon is a mom to three boys, wife to her college sweetheart, and a kitchen creative turned business owner out of Dallas, TX. She launched Fallon’s Table to help bridge the gap between nutrition, easy kitchen prep, and delicious food! She offers calorie specific meal plans and recipes on her website and loves to walk alongside and encourage women in their pursuit of making peace with their bodies. Fallon has a long history of restrictive dieting and food sensitivities, and has watched her own health journey go from being limited to seven foods, to finding vibrancy and food freedom! Links & Resources:Follow Fallon on InstagramTake the meal plan quiz!Check out Fallon’s meal plans here!Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are talking about how to rewire your brain and support your body during the healing journey with Theresa Piela. Theresa is the founder of Living Roots Wellness. A Colon Hydrotherapist by training, she now works as an independent health researcher & brain rewiring coach. Theresa holds space for 1:1, group coaching, and hosts a brain rewiring membership, emphasizing “brain rewiring & EFT tapping” for those with complex histories of gut-brain-trauma disorders. She focuses on supporting the most complicated cases of “chronic illness” that may have lost hope & the ability to connect to joy as a result of their illnesses. With pro-metabolic nutrition, learning to truly embody safety at the level of the nervous system, and release inherited & stored trauma, she empowers her clients with simple tools to reclaim their elegance, confidence, and strength and to ultimately, heal themselves.~ Links & Resources:Follow Theresa on InstagramTapping with T membershipLiving Roots Wellness YoutubeFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are discussing pelvic floor health and how much of an impact this can have on fertility. I’m joined by Dr. Ryan Bailey. Ryan is a Women’s Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, mom of 2 and owner of Expecting Pelvic Health and has been helping women for over 12 years reconnect to their body, heal injury and restore function. Her philosophy is to use every moment in your day as a way to be mindful of your movement, posture, fitness, and overall health. Bringing this thinking into practice by nurturing a balance between efficiency and functionality in day to day tasks, exercise, body work and self care to promote long term pelvic health benefits. Dr. Bailey earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England, becoming a Board Certified Women’s Health Physical Therapist and Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Specialist with training in Pilates. Dr. Bailey’s passion is to help women harness their fullest pelvic health potential to achieve their motherhood dreams of conceiving, feeling amazing in pregnancy, having a positive birth experience and transitioning into motherhood feeling empowered and strong in your amazing body.The goal with this episode is to raise awareness about the pelvic floor and hopefully help women gain a better understanding of how they can support their one pelvic floor health, especially for fertility. ~Links & Resources:Visit Ryan’s WebsiteFollow Ryan on InstagramGrab your free guide to pelvic floor self assessmentPelvic floor quizFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are discussing an important topic that applies to all women that want to feel their best and thrive--fertility. Fertility is often made a priority when we start thinking about having kids, but truthfully, optimizing your fertility means optimizing your hormones. And that is why I invited my friend Kiara here, who specializes in this in her nutrition practice to chat about it.Kiara is a Functional Fertility Nutritionist who works closely with women to teach and create sustainable lifestyle + nutrition habits to cultivate a body and life that supports healthy hormones. She has attended the Nutritional Therapy Association, Institute of Functional Nutrition + the Root Cause Protocol Institute to further her education. Kiara offers 1:1 services + an online course, Period Restoration, to help guide you on your fertility journey.~ Links & Resources:Check out Kiara’s websiteFollow Kiara on InstagramListen to Kiara’s podcast: Functional FertilityBalanced Bod (use code AMANDA for a discount)Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance QuizBook Rec: The Body Keeps the ScoreBook Rec: It Didn’t Start With YouBook Rec: How To Do The WorkPelvic Floor PT for Fertility: Expecting Pelvic Health

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are diving into a fun and sometimes controversial topic--vaginal steaming! I’m joined by Kit Maloney, who has been in the world of women’s health and wellness for over twenty years. Over the past two decades, she’s been an academic, entrepreneur, victim advocate, and pleasure activist. Kit earned a Masters degree in Gender and Social Policy from the London School of Economics and has been featured widely in the media, including Glamour, Self, and Bustle. Marie Claire named Kit an "Amazing Woman" for her work celebrating women's sexuality. After experiencing for herself the tremendous healing benefits of vaginal steaming, Kit set out to help spread the word of yoni steam magic all over the world by launching her newest venture, Kitara. Kitara makes beautifully designed and hand crafted products for safe and easy in-home vaginal steaming and you can check it out at kitaralove.com.The Kitara product line includes everything you need to steam! From 1:1 consultations, to gorgeous steam seats, to custom organic herbs, to special hand dyed robes and blankets, Kitara makes it safe, easy and joyful to benefit from the ancient healing modality of vaginal steaming in the comfort of your home. ~ Links & Resources:Follow Kitara on IGCheck out Kitara’s website (use code HormoneLove for $10 off a kit)Postpartum Steaming Study InfoKit’s blog on how to steam at home without a seatFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are discussing the postpartum journey and how you can support your body during this time with Kim Perez. Kim is a Functional Nutritionist (FNTP, RWP) supporting women through the transition into motherhood and beyond. Her own health journey, especially the struggles she experienced postpartum, have catalyzed her mission to help other mamas regain vibrant health after having babies and feel happy and at home in their bodies.Through her signature method, Kim helps women uncover root causes of depletion and imbalance and learn to fully nourish and strengthen their bodies, especially in the face of the demands of motherhood. Through her 1:1 work, group programs, and online education, she carries out her mission of helping more moms feel good- because not only are we worthy of that, but we truly require it!If you’re wanting to learn more about preconception and prenatal nutrition, please listen to the last two episodes where we covered these topics. ~ Links & Resources:Follow Kim on IG. Check out Kim’s website and programs. Postpartum Guide Vitamin A StudyFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz