The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

You can control your health and how long you live by examining your deeply held belief systems and resolving generational trauma. How? This episode with Dr. Mario Martinez explores the links between cultural beliefs and longevity. About Dr. Mario Martinez Dr. Martinez is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in how cultural beliefs affect health and longevity. He proposes, based on credible research evidence, that longevity is learned and the causes of health are inherited. He has studied healthy centenarians (100 years or older) worldwide and found that only 20 to 25% can be attributed to genetics - the rest is related to how they live and the cultural beliefs they share. He is the author of the bestselling book, The MindBody Code: How to Change the Beliefs that Limit Your Health, Longevity, and Success that teaches his theory and practice of biocognitive science to the general public. In addition to longevity, he also explains why our immune system is not just a protector. Instead, it responds to the cultural premises we learn to perceive the world. In this episode, Dr. Mario explains why some cultures live longer and how we can adopt some of their beliefs and practices in our own lives. He also shares the scientific basis for how generational trauma happens and what we can do to heal from this. Dr. Mario also talks about the creative outcome from discipline and positive patterns. You know one of my favorite hormones is Oxytocin - the love hormone - well, Dr. Mario talks about what some daily activities are that will increase our Oxytocin and why we should. His research into centenarians has revealed the true role of Oxytocin plays in our longevity. He also shares how creating and following simple rituals can increase your lifespan. We talk about how this collective quarantine we're experiencing with the Coronavirus can actually alter the way our minds work. What was important to you before this supervirus might not hold the same weight when we're through this health crisis. What we need to do in order to increase our longevity is to create our own eudemonic pleasure. This is a simple part of your daily life, like taking a shot of rum at the end of the day, which brings you pleasure for no other reason than creating joy. For you, this might look like regular phone calls with your friends, an indulgence that fills your cup, or even a morning run. Do you have any daily rituals or eudemonic pleasures you participate in? As always, you can ask me anything and let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email [email protected]. In This Episode: What some of the cultural standards are that lead to longevity How you can be experiencing generational trauma What discipline and positive patterns create Why you should practice compassion How to increase your Oxytocin What power there is in rituals How a long-term traumatic experience, like collective quarantine, can change your perspective on what's important now How to create your own eudemonic pleasure What a subculture of wellness is and why you should create one Quotes: "That's a powerful statement. Embody your truth, essentially, embody what is true to you versus the lies that have been told about you. Embody what's true to you and practice it." (19:15) "Find out what is good about your culture and see what you're not doing that your culture taught you that you can incorporate. Then, also look at how your culture limited you. And, sometimes even berated you, and begin to question that." (43:22) "The antidote for shame is honor-consciousness. And I use honor-consciousness as an anti-inflammatory." (49:39) Links Pre-Order Keto-Green 16 to get a sneak peek and free gifts! Buy The MindBody Self: How Longevity is Culturally Learned and the Causes of Health Are Inherited Find Dr. Mario Martinez Online Find Dr. Mario Martinez on Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The single most important thing you can do to protect your health right now during this international health crisis is to wash your hands. The next is to boost your immunity. In this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I'm talking about how you can improve your immune system starting today by following my tips. About Boosting Your Immunity Do you realize how important it is to wash your hands regularly, especially during an outbreak such as COVID-19? I'm going to tell you a story of an Austrian doctor who faced ridicule over the concept a few centuries ago. Once doctors finally agreed with him, there was a significant decrease in medical and labor deaths. I cannot stress enough how vital it is for you to be washing your hands right now. Stop spreading this disease. Help keep our healthcare system under control. We have a responsibility to boost our own immune system. It's not just the foods we put in our bodies, it's also the chemicals we use around us and the air we breathe. Take some time to examine the ingredients in the products you use on a regular basis. I explain how we can start removing harmful substances from our system. By replacing the chemical cleaning products we use regularly with more natural ones, we can start making a huge difference. Also, by cleaning our fruits and vegetables well, we'll start reducing how much pesticides we ingest. Finally, I'm talking about how you can start improving your immune system by making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle. And you can start today! Sharing your love, increasing your Oxytocin, and taking some of my Mighty Maca supplements are great ways to start. I also invite you to pre-order Keto-Green 16. We'll be following my plan live and it's a wonderful way to improve your immune system. I challenge you to watch the sunrise and sunset every single day for the next 7 days to reset your circadian rhythm! How can you be more loving today? Ask me anything and let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email [email protected] In This Episode: What happens when people don't wash their hands What our responsibility in boosting our immunity is How we can remove harmful substances from our system What you can do, starting today, to improve your immune system Quotes: "We need to lead. We need to lead with love and kindness and compassion. And fortify our system." (7:54) "How can I improve my lifestyle and my nutrition and nourish my body so that I am the strongest freaking body that I can absolutely be." (10:45) "We are not succumbing to a plague. We are going to flourish. With love, some fun, and as we fortify our body… you guys have this. You got this. We're in this together. We're not alone." (17:22) Links Pre-Order Keto-Green 16 to get a sneak peek and free gifts! Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Looking after our men's health is just as important as our health, am I right, girlfriends? Men's health specialist, Dr. Anthony Capasso, joins me to talk about the issues facing men's health care, how we can support our guys, and what they can do to naturally boost their testosterone. About Dr. Anthony Capasso Dr. Anthony Capasso helps men reclaim their youthful and energetic bodies by lowering their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and risk for Diabetes. He specializes in functional men's health, using a natural approach to medicine with preventative care, age management, and bioidentical hormone treatment. In this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, we're talking about the biggest issues facing men's health right now. Do you know how resilient men's bodies are? When men make changes in their diet and exercise routine, the positive changes to their health are almost immediate. Anthony explains that taking statins can lower a man's testosterone. This is why he prescribes them as a last resort. He shares a few other reasons why men's testosterone might be lower than our ancestors, including environmental factors and the standard American diet. For Anthony, focusing on rebuilding the mitochondria is a vital aspect of his approach to healthcare. He talks about how men can stimulate theirs to start improving their health. Anthony also explains why maintaining a regular strength-training routine is important for men as they age. Finally, Anthony shares some of the ways men can naturally boost their testosterone levels. He believes that diet and exercise changes should have immediate weight-loss results to encourage sustained behavior. What motivates you to make a lifestyle change? Ask me anything and let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email [email protected]. In This Episode What some of the biggest issues facing male health are How quickly making changes in their diet and exercise can impact men's health Why testosterone levels drop when a man takes statins What the impact of environmental toxicity has on men's fertile health How you can stimulate you mitochondria Why building your muscles is so important How to naturally boost testosterone Quotes "One of the best ways of slowing your aging down is to focus on mitochondrial health. Diet plays a huge role. I think one of the biggest drivers of mitochondrial dysfunction I see is the SAD - standard American diet." (17:34) "As we age, our muscles become very important because they release things called myokines which are these little message regulator hormones that allow our bodies to run the way they should run." (21:38) "Healthy guts and healthy diets are the two things I focus on in most of my patients." (27:37) Links Pre-Order Keto-Green 16 to get a sneak peek and free gifts! Buy Mitoblast 2 Online Find Dr. Anthony Capasso and Thin MD Med Spa Online Call Dr. Anthony Capasso on (904) 694-0992 Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Developing strategies to increase your happiness is something we should all work towards. Luckily, I'm joined by the happiness guru herself, Marci Shimoff, who shares how to be happy for no reason. About Marci Shimoff Marci is a #1 NY Times bestselling author and transformational leader. She is an expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. Marci inspires others to feel happiness and love for no reason, from the inside out. In this episode, we talk about why it's so important to nurture our thoughts. When we focus on the good in the world, we see and experience more good. On the flip side, if we focus on the negative, we only see negative things. Marci explains what the happiness set-point is and why it's so important to learn more about it. She also talks us through how we can change our happiness set-point - and why want to! Marci briefly describes what the Inner Home of Happiness is and how it's built. There are four different parts of your life to nurture to boost your Inner Home. What area are you neglecting? Training yourself to appreciate the good in every day is a practice. The happiest people in the world practice gratitude and seek out good moments. Marci shares how long it actually takes to appreciate a good moment. Marci shares three techniques to help with spending more time at home with our families. She encourages you to play The Appreciation Game every day with your family. After all, "there is no better time to help raise the happiness set-point than with children." Are you living an inspired life? Ask me anything and let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email [email protected]. In This Episode Where you should focus your attention What your happiness set-point is How you can change your happiness set-point What you need to do to build your Inner Home of Happiness How long it takes to appreciate the good Why you should play The Appreciation Game every day Quotes "The key to our happiness is not the changing of the outside circumstances. It's actually the raising of the happiness set point." (8:50) "Be on the lookout for the positives. They are out there. We have a billion different bits of information that come our way every second and we only notice what it is we're on the lookout for. Happy people are actually on the lookout for the positives." (16:58) "There's no better time to help raise the happiness set point-than with children." (25:45) "When there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. When there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. When there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in this world." (28:37) Links Pre-Order Keto-Green 16 to get a sneak peek and free gifts! Get your FREE copy of The Happiness for No Reason Workbook: 21 Ways to Raise Your Happiness Set-Point Find Marci Shimoff Online Find Marci Shimoff on Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

COVID-19, or Coronavirus, is the word on everyone's mind right now. But how can you support yourself and your loved ones during this crisis? I'm joined by Dr. Kellyann Petrucci to talk about how we can boost our immune systems and become better humanitarians right now. The single most important thing we can do during this uncertain time is to be a better humanitarian. Human connection, even virtual, is so important, as it increases oxytocin, the happiness hormone, which helps to strengthen our immune system. Please, please be a good person, help your community where you can, and share as much love as you can. Dr. Kellyann and I talk about some of the ways you can help boost your immune system are right now. Starting with sleep, it's essential that you prioritize getting 7-8 hours a night. Kellyann also explains why you shouldn't eat sugar and how it actually harms your immune system - yes, even a little bit. We also talk about burn-out. This is especially important during these times when you genuinely do want to be there for others and help them. It's important to care for yourself first and foremost. Say no more than you say yes, but never close down your heart and love. Kellyann shares the advice her dad gave her: Dare to be great every day. This is such a wonderful thought that I want to share with you all to take to heart. Loving yourself and filling any holes in your soul with your own love and kindness, being great every day, and sharing your truth is how we get through this, together. How can you be a better humanitarian right now? Do you have any questions about how to bolster your immune system during this viral outbreak? Ask me anything and let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email [email protected]. In This Episode: How you can be a humanitarian in these times of Coronavirus crisis Why you need to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night Why sugar harms your immune system How you can boost your immune system during a viral crisis What the biggest problem with burn-out is Why you should say no more than you say yes How you can dare to be great every day What happens with you fill the holes in your soul with love from yourself Quotes: "When you eat sugar, it actually suppresses your immunity by 40% for about 5 hours." (5:33) "Believe it or not, even people can give you a high level of burnout. It's very easy to let people in your life, not so easy to get them out." (17:50) "You have a certain amount of energy and power in which you can emit and use. And you can't use it towards things that (18:25) "When you are in a state of stress, I promise you, your immune system is not anywhere near the capacity it could be to fight off anything." (18:59) Links Pre-Order Keto-Green 16 to get a sneak peek and free gifts! Find Dr. Kellyann Petrucci Online Find Dr. Kellyann Petrucci on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Introducing: The Girlfriend Doctor. I am so excited to share my rebrand with you! I've been working with the incredible brand strategist Nancy Hala, CEO of BrandStory, to develop a brand that truly resonates with me. It was actually Nancy who started calling me The Girlfriend Doctor after I was on her podcast. She said it was like chatting with your girlfriend… but your medically trained girlfriend who actually has the answer to your most personal health questions. That's how The Girlfriend Doctor was born and I've been working with Nancy to bring it to life. Nancy asks me what we need to know about dealing with Coronavirus, the current pandemic sweeping the world. My advice in these times of isolation is to find ways to increase your oxytocin. This helps reduce the fear that many of us are experiencing while boosting your immune system. Do your best to connect with your friends, family, and community, even if it has to be online. I explain why the pelvis is the most important area of your body and how to keep it in tip-top condition, especially during this pandemic. Giving you the information you need in order to take charge of your own health is what I do as The Girlfriend Doctor. Having the knowledge to take charge and make our own decisions is a game-changer, ladies! Nancy and I talk about why it's not just what you put in your body, but how you live that's going to impact your life. And, did you know that following a strictly keto diet actually isn't that healthy for women over 40? I talk about this a lot in my new book, Keto-Green 16, which you can pre-order now. Lastly, Nancy and I touch on what happens when we change our entire way of thinking. Our words and thoughts impact the world around us, so being more open and receptive to change is important. We also talk about why it's so important when we talk to our parents and children about sexual and menstrual health! I want to answer all your questions! So please, ask me anything and let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email [email protected]. In This Episode: Where The Girlfriend Doctor started What you need to know about Coronavirus Why our pelvic health is even more important now What happens when you take control of your own health Why it's not just what you eat but how you live that impacts your longevity What could be if we changed our whole way of thinking Why you should have conversations with your kids about sexual and menstrual health Quotes: "When sex is painful, intimacy suffers. That's one of your big core messages and it's not just for women." (16:48) "I want each woman to take the power back. I'm going to give you the information and the solutions but it's really your choice to do it. Then you own it and the results are even better than you can imagine." (20:12) "It's more than about what we eat. It has everything to do with how we balance our female hormones, how we boost our immune system, how we fight inflammation, and then have energy, clarity, and focus." (44:37) Links Get 15% off everything in the Dr. Anna store with code GIRLFRIEND15 Pre-Order Keto-Green 16 to get a sneak peek and free gifts! Find Nancy Hala Online Find Nancy Hala on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

There is so much information, and misinformation, out there about what the best way to eat is. We think that you need to figure out the diet and lifestyle that works best for YOU. Brad Kearns joins me to talk about following the Keto diet, fasting, micro-exercising. Brad explains how you can speed start the Keto diet by following his tips. Particularly, it is about being very strict right from the start: no sugars or processed carbs! Brad also mentions the type of people who shouldn't follow the Keto diet. We are both big believers in how incredible fasting, both intermittent and for days at a time, is for your productivity. Brad says that humans perform at their highest in a fasted state, and I have to agree - I actually fast for a few days before making any big decision as I feel I'm in my most mentally clear state. Brad talks about the benefit of micro-workouts, especially in our modern society. Micro-workouts are small bursts of exercise throughout that keep your baseline fitness built-up at all times. People who are active throughout the day tend to have a higher fitness level than those who only workout at the gym a couple of times a week. We talk about why your blood sugar spikes when you're working out, even if you're fasting or in a fasted state. Brad shares his desire to constantly challenge his food beliefs and why he thinks you should always question what you're eating, what diets you're following, and what the experts say. Finally, Brad implores us all to keep in touch with our youthful spirit for a long and healthy life. Do you challenge your food beliefs regularly? Do you have any questions about the Keto diet after listening to this episode? Let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email [email protected]. In This Episode: How you can speed start the Keto diet Who can't follow the Keto diet How fasting makes you a more productive version of yourself What micro-workouts are and how they can improve your fitness routine Why your blood sugar spikes when you're working out Why you should challenge your fixed food beliefs Why you need to cultivate your youthful spirit Quotes: "If we feel intimidated about fasting or we're not sure how long we can last; when a 16-18 hour fast sounds too hard, my suggestion is to wake up in the morning and wait until you experience a true sensation of hunger to eat something." (13:04) "We live in a life of excess and indulgence and massive choice that's overwhelming in the number of choices that we have. So if you can narrow things down, and make some commitments, I think you'll get a really positive benefit, even if it happens to be something someone might dispute as the very best thing to do, it's worth thinking about and trying out." (39:50) "Psychological age is by far the number one factor for your rate of aging and demise and longevity. Biological age is strongly correlated with psychological age. And then third, and a distant third, is your chronological age." (42:07) Links Find Brad Kearns Online Find Brad Kearns on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

While confidence is a natural state of being for a lot of people, it is something that you can learn even if it doesn't come easily to you. Elle Russ, writer and author of Confidence as Fu*k, joins me to talk about what led her to pursue confidence as a career. There are so many different ways to be confident. And for so many confident people, they're at the top of their game. This doesn't mean, however, that there aren't pitfalls to having innate confidence and Elle explains what some of these are. We also talk about how you can be confident in one area of your life, such as your career, but not others, such as parenthood. Elle shares about her disability and the shame that she felt when she initially received her lifelong diagnosis. It wasn't until she started opening up and talking about her disability that her confidence started to grow back. She quickly found out that by taking the power of her shame away that she was able to live a happier and healthier life, exploring the paths she thought she'd never see. Elle explains what some of the things confident people don't do. From competing to comparing, confident people don't care what other people are doing, they focus on themselves and their goals. She also tells us what you absolutely need to let go of in order to step into your own confidence. Like everyone, Elle has had her share of doubters, downers, and naysayers in her life. While initially, their words of discouragement hurt, she's learned how to handle these people. Elle's final piece of advice is about how to make your dreams a reality. Less thinking of the "how" to make it happen, as that's where you'll get stuck and stagnate, and more trying to make your dreams happen. What has this conversation about confidence brought up for you? Let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email [email protected] In This Episode: What the pitfalls of being a confident person are How you can be confident in one area of your life but not others Why you need to deal with your shame in order to move forward with your life How opening up about something you're ashamed about can help you be more confident What confident people don't do What you need to let go of in order to move forward in confidence How you can handle the downers and naysayers in your life What happens when you live in the "how" of a dream Quotes: "Confident people are usually the most authentic, they're the most revered, the most employed, they're usually the most successful and there's a reason for that: Because they do speak up and stand by that tenant of 'it never hurts to ask.' They take chances and risks." (5:31) "You never know what's going to throw you into your purpose or some avenue that's going to lead you somewhere you never thought you would go." (33:16) "To me, it's not about proving them wrong. It's about proving yourself awesome." (47:40) Links Buy Confident as Fu*k Find Elle Russ Online Find Elle Russ on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Your brain on birth control can have some pretty horrific side effects on your body. That's why, when you're considering going on the birth control pill, you need to research the current evidence out there, weigh up the pros and cons, and make an educated decision. Sarah E. Hill, author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control, joins me to talk about what actually happens to our bodies when we're on the pill. Sarah is a psychologist who specialized in studying women's health and the birth control pill, in particular, after she noticed some changes to her body when she came off it. The biggest thing she discovered was that being on the pill actually damped her personality traits - coming off it allowed her actual likes, loves, quirks, and dislikes to shine through again. Sarah explains what role cortisol has in our bodies. We're often scared into thinking cortisol is such a negative hormone, but actually, it has a lot of positive actions. When we're taking the birth control pill, however, it's almost like our body doesn't respond to the cortisol triggers and forgets to have normal, positive responses to situations. The birth control pill can be linked to a lot of the health problems and issues our society is currently experiencing, such as post-partum depression, autism, teenage anxiety, and autoimmune diseases. Though Sarah warns against a blanket statement that all birth control pills impact all women in these areas; how our bodies react is really down to our individual brains and physiology. Sarah also talks about how being on the birth control pill can actually impact what type of partner we choose. Research has shown that if you choose a partner that you're attracted to while on the pill, you're more likely to stay together if you come off it, as opposed to choosing a mate you're not attracted to but has other redeeming qualities. But overall, women who are on the pill are less likely to get divorced than women with naturally occurring cycles. Are you on the birth control pill? Have you had any of the health issues we've talked about on this show? Do you feel like your personality traits are less your own while on the pill? In This Episode: Why the birth control pill can dampen your personality traits How the birth control pill blunts our body's cortisol response What the link between the birth control pill and post-partum depression is How being on the birth control pill impacts choosing our mates What the relationship between the birth control pill and autoimmune diseases is How your brain and individual physiology impacts the way your body reacts to being on the birth control pill Why you should monitor a teenager's anxiety levels if they choose to start using the birth control pill Quotes: "Cortisol is part of how our body is embedding those meaningful events into our memories and making us feel good." (15:31) "Women who chose their partners when they were on the Pill were less likely to get divorced later than women who chose their partners while naturally cycling." (29:18) "There's a million different factors that are going to influence the way that the pill plays out in your individual body's landscape. So knowing what to look out for, keeping a journal, and knowing what the domains of influence are can really help women start conversations with their doctors to troubleshoot their options." (43:18) Links Buy This is Your Brain on Birth Control Find Sarah E. Hill Online Find Sarah E. Hill on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Our previous sexual experiences, even traumas, don't have to define our approach to sexuality as we get older. As Oprah says, trauma is an explanation, not an excuse. Lisa Davis, the author of Clean Eating, Dirty Sex, joins me today to talk about releasing past traumas through clean eating and self-love. Lisa explains how we can be held back by our previous sexual experiences. She shares about a time when she was younger when she didn't perceive herself as conventionally attractive to feeling more attractive in her later teenage years and becoming more promiscuous. For years, she felt that this was the only way she could share her sexuality and it hampered her adult relationships. When we're holding ourselves back due to past trauma, we tend to lack a sense of ourselves. This can have a negative effect on our immune systems and mental health. Lisa shares how you can start the process of inner bonding, and indeed, why getting to this point is so important for us all. Lisa goes through some of the steps that you can take to relearn your approach to sexuality. From making the conscious decision that you're taking responsibility for your feelings to opening up and talking about them more, every step towards acceptance and reframing helps. You can absolutely do the hard inner work on your own and use guidance from books like Clean Eating, Dirty Sex, and resources from Margaret Paul. How can you reconnect to your sense of self? Let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email [email protected] In This Episode: How we can be held back by previous sexual experiences How a lack of sense of self can impact our immune system Why you should strive for inner bonding What steps you can take to relearn your approach to sexuality How you can do the harder inner work on your own, using guidance from books Quotes: "Really developing that relationship with yourself. If you weren't nurtured, if you were abused, if you were neglected, whatever the case is: you have to have that inner love for yourself." (17:23) "You need to make a conscious decision that you want to take responsibility for your feelings and learn how you are causing your own anxiety, depression, guilt, and shame with your own thoughts and actions." (23:31) "Trauma is an explanation, but it's not an excuse. Move on, move forward. The act of forgiveness is self-love. Forgiveness does not mean reconciliation." (27:25) Links Buy Clean Eating, Dirty Sex Find Lisa Davis Online Find Lisa Davis on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Pelvic floor health can decline for women of all ages, whether they've had a pregnancy or not. Though severe issues are more common after giving birth, some degree of trouble happens as a woman grows older. Dr. Brianne Grogan is here to talk about the link between pelvic floor health and mental health and what we can do to prevent the decline. Brianne had her own pelvic floor scare when she went for a run 3 weeks post-partum and felt something shift to where it wasn't supposed to be. She was determined to regain her pelvic health and now teaches other women and men how to protect themselves. Because for so many people, mental health is linked to pelvic health, and women who experience pelvic issues often experience feelings of loneliness, as well. A women's health physical therapist is a specialist who works exclusively with women to improve their pelvic floor health. If you've been experiencing issues, you should ask your doctor for a referral. Brianne explains what some of the symptoms of pelvic floor problems are and what you should look out for. She also shares some great advice about easy lifestyle changes you can make right away to start improving your pelvic health. From regularly walking and Kegel exercises to her favorite butterfly position, every little change can have a positive impact. But you also need to be careful that you're not overexercising that area as this can actually have a negative impact on your pelvic health. Brianne talks about some of the less appealing topics of women's health, but learning to use the toilet properly is so important for all of us. Make sure you're never pushing your urine out and consider investing in a squatty potty. She also shares some tips on how we can prevent pelvic prolapse, which is a pretty scary experience for women. Do you regularly practice Kegel exercises? Are you aware of how much you're pushing while using the toilet? Have you heard of a women's health physical therapist? In This Episode: How your pelvic floor health is linked to your mental health What a women's health physical therapist does What some of the symptoms of pelvic floor problems are What lifestyle changes you can make to start improving your pelvic floor health right now How you can use the toilet properly How to prevent pelvic prolapse Quotes: "There's a lot of build-in shame around this personal area of our body, aside from the fact of prolapse and incontinence." (12:25) "Now that she's found a group of women who get her, who understand her, the loneliness is gone." (36:19) "There is no age limit on good pelvic health!" (38:26) Links Join "Lift" Pelvic Organ Support Series Buy Lady Bits Find Dr. Brianne Grogan Online Find Dr. Brianne Grogan on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet and reducing our screen time are some of the best ways to combat long-term degenerative health and brain diseases. I'm joined by Dr. David Perlmutter, my dear friend, neurologist, and co-author of Brain Wash, to talk about disconnection syndrome and our brain's health. The first thing David talks about is how important sleep is. It's the most important thing we can do to improve our overall health and our brain function, but so many people don't prioritize it. Poor sleep has been linked to bad decisions, impaired memory function, and so much more as it leads to a decline in our amygdala. David explains what we can do to reconnect with our amygdala. Doing so will help us stave off degenerative brain diseases and improve our overall brain health. He tells us that there are a number of different lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your brain's recovery, and even help prevent degenerative diseases. One of these changes is to adopt an anti-inflammatory diet. The current Western diet is full of inflammatory foods that have been linked to long-term health and brain diseases, and unfortunately, as these foods spread across the globe, other cultures will start having a prevalence for them as well. Our society's increased use of electronic screens is also contributing to degenerative brain diseases. David shares the acronym he's created in his new book, Brain Wash: T.I.M.E. and how we can all keep it in mind to help limit our unnecessary screen time. We've all been there when we go on to check one thing and two hours later are mindlessly scrolling through social media! How do you control your screen time? Do you prioritize getting a good night's sleep? What lifestyle changes can you make today to help prevent degenerative brain diseases? In This Episode: Why we make bad decisions when we've had a bad night's sleep How we can reconnect with our amygdala How many lifestyle changes you should make to help improve recovery in Alzheimer's patients How inflammatory diets are leading to long-term health and brain problems How you can employ T.I.M.E. when you're browsing online Quotes: "Our lifestyle choices are playing a huge role in the destiny of the brain and in the current functionality of the brain, and even in the recovery of the brain from serious issues." (11:22) "For years, we've talked about the fundamental role that inflammation as a mechanism plays in the genesis of things like coronary artery disease, diabetes, cancer, the whole array of chronic degenerative conditions, including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Multiple Sclerosis that are related to the brain as well." (13:37) "We live in a world where we want to be productive, and there's this crazy idea that to be productive you have to stay up late and study, get up early and cram, but that's really bad in the long run. It leads to poor decision making, it actually threatens memory. So why would you want to do that?" (21:17) Links Buy Brain Wash Find Dr. David Perlmutter Online Find Dr. David Perlmutter on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Whether you're terrified of conflict or you thrive on it, learning how to embrace conflict in the healthiest way possible is incredibly important for successful relationships. Today's guests go so far as to say there's a certain level of beauty that develops during conflict. CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke are here to talk about why we should all embrace the moments that bring conflict to our relationships. Chronically repressing feelings of conflict and avoiding stressful situations can actually lead to bigger health problems. Once you start addressing some of the issues, you might notice positive changes to your health. Some of these feelings might even be held onto from childhood. When you're in a relationship, communication styles are more often than not going to be different. But it's important to honor and respect your partner's communication style and learn how to have meaningful conversations, even when they have an element of conflict. You might also find that you have feelings of jealousy over something your partner is doing. CrisMarie and Susan explain how you can look at your emotions to determine why you're feeling that certain way and how you can deconstruct the stories you hold. CrisMarie and Susan share how you can reconnect with your partner when you're feeling out of touch with them or like you're constantly angry and annoyed. When you're in a committed relationship, it's so imperative you at least try to work things out than throw it all away. One of their favorite techniques is the 5-5-5 rule to foster intimate, constructive conversations in a structured manner, so no one feels attacked or overwhelmed. What is your love language? How do you feel after having an argument with your partner? Do you ever feel jealous over something your partner is doing? In This Episode: Where the beauty comes from during conflict What repressing and avoiding conflict can cause in your body How you can honor and respect the differences in communication styles How you can turn around your feelings of jealousy to figure out what you're not fulfilling in yourself How you can get back in touch with your partner when you're feeling constant anger with them What the 5-5-5 rule is and how it can help you have more intimate, constructive conversations with your partner How to rebuild lost trust within your relationship Quotes: "The more ideas that are out there, the more possibilities that are out there, the world expands. My world gets bigger and I'm not stuck in the narrative, whether it's in my relationship or it's out in the world in general, that I would be stuck in if I only had my own storyline." (8:27) "You're defining yourself, meaning, I'm speaking out what I want. That doesn't mean your partner has to change, you're just defining yourself and doing what's important for you and that's a very powerful move." (22:44) "The key is once you decide, 'hey, I need to find my voice' is to remember that you still have this part, that they're your expectations and that person over there never knew about them. So you've got to give that some room to let that other person catch up." (45:14) Links Buy The Beauty of Conflict Find CrisMarie Campbell & Susan Clark Online Find CrisMarie Campbell & Susan Clark on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This episode of Couch Talk features an incredibly informative and touching review from Lisa, whom I've been working with through my Magic Menopause program and is a big advocate of my book, The Hormone Fix. Lisa touches on what questionnaires and charts you can find in The Hormone Fix. These will help you track your progress, health improvements and changes, and more. I'm also a follower of The Hormone Fix. It's my way of life that I've put together and implemented through all the years I've traveled, explored, and discovered what makes the healthiest people in the world the healthiest. Lisa praises the benefits of my Mighty Maca supplement, saying that she's had so much more energy while taking it. She also shares how her husband started taking it, too, and he's had more energy than he's had in years. I believe that men can learn a lot from The Hormone Fix. While it's targeted to peri- and menopausal women, the information contained about hormone health is universal. Lisa and her husband took part in parts of my Magic Menopause program together and he found a lot of benefit from learning alongside her. What is your sexy, younger you statement? Let me know in the KetoGreen Community with Dr. Anna Cabeca. In This Episode: What kind of questionnaires and charts you can find in The Hormone Fix Why The Hormone Fix is a way of life How Mighty Maca can help you control your stress levels How men can benefit from The Hormone Fix Quotes: "In The Hormone Fix, Dr. Anna takes the mystery out of understanding our hormones and gives practical advice that is simple and easy to follow." (1:42) "In chapter 8 of The Hormone Fix, Dr. Anna helps us to realize that stress prevents us from living our best life and she helps us see how we can get stress under control no matter the source." (3:08) Links Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The farming industry has changed dramatically over the years. With the introduction of factory farming, animal agriculture is causing more harm than good to not only our health but our environment. Joe Heitzeberg joins me to talk about his business, Crowd Cow, that focuses on supporting small, local farmers to rear the best meat and fish possible. Crowd Cow works with farmers who care about their animals to raise them with love and happiness before ending their lives with as much compassion and gratitude as possible. Joe explains what problems industrial farming has had on the local agriculture and environment. He also tells us how a few alternative views of the legislation can allow farmers to claim their animals as organic, free-range, and grass-fed when in reality they're anything but. By choosing to support sustainable farming practices with our money and purchases, consumers can send a message that they don't support factory farming that contributes to environmental endangerment and poor animal welfare. Consumers should also provide feedback to the producer how the meat and fish they're eating tastes and if they'll keep buying it because this type of feedback does work, especially if more people do it. On that note, Joe recommends consumers do their research to find out where their meat and fish come from. Many supermarkets have no way to trace where their meat comes from, preferring to avoid that conversation altogether. But it's in the consumers' best interest to do their research and make informed decisions about where their meat comes from. Joe talks about why the welfare of an animal is so important, not just for the fact that they'll be sacrificing their lives for our food, but an animal that has been treated with love and kindness will also taste better. This kindness extends to the last day of the animal's life. Everything we talk about in this episode contributes to why sustainable farming matters for our health and our environment. Where do you currently buy your animal products from? How can you be a more conscious meat consumer? Do you understand why sustainable farming methods are so important? In This Episode: Why industrial farming has ruined the animal agriculture industry What the ideal environment for organic farming looks like Why you should feedback to the producer how you find the meat and fish you're eating How you can find the details of where and how your meat is produced in order to make informed decisions Why the way an animal is treated throughout their life matters Why sustainable farming is so important for our health and the environment Quotes: "Everybody is trained that meat is just meat. The last 50-60-70 years of meat has done this industrial thing that many people are concerned about and so the whole world appears to be trying to grow meat alternatives in test tubes and create fake meat, even though we've evolved for 10,000s of years eating meat." (6:56) "We're not here to judge, we're here to make things accessible and to empower consumers to make informed choices." (12:32) "For it to taste good, you've got to make these animals calm and healthy. If they've led calm, healthy lives, all the way up to the one bad day, the one bad moment, then it's going to taste better." (21:45) Links Get $25 off your first order with code COUCHTALK25 Find Joe Heitzeberg and Crowd Cow Online Find Joe Heitzeberg on Instagram | Twitter Find Crowd Cow on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

How does eating a diet rich in olives, fish, vegetables, and pasta sound? If you think it sounds perfect, then you're in luck, because the Mediterranean way of eating is the best out there and perfect for weight loss. I'm joined by Dr. Steven Masley who has researched and written about the Mediterranean diet as a way of bringing health and wellness to America. Steven explains why the Mediterranean diet is so good for weight loss. One of the biggest factors is the lack of processed food and carbs, like bread. Everything is fresh and low in preservatives. Another reason why Europeans tend to weigh less than Americans is that their lifestyle is naturally more active than ours. Europeans, especially those living near the Mediterranean, will walk to the market every day for their fresh food. They don't tend to have large pantries and fridges. Steven says that this is a reflection of the quality of the food in Europe. Pesticides and preservatives are seldom used, farmers wouldn't dream of injecting their animals with antibiotics, and consumers expect to shop regularly for their food. Even after spending just a couple of weeks living in this environment, both Steven and I noticed positive changes to our health… that pretty much reverted within days of being back on the standard American diet. In this episode, Steven shares what Mediterranean food habits you can easily adopt into your diet that will improve your health. Because a lot of these foods are naturally lower in acid, you'll start to feel better quickly. Lastly, Steven talks about what relationships, sex, and intimacy are like in the Mediterranean region and why people are active late into their lives. Do you like the light and oily food of the Mediterranean? What would you rate your overall health? Have you struggled to lose weight in the past? In This Episode: What makes the Mediterranean diet so good for weight loss How a European lifestyle is naturally more active than an American What the quality of natural food in Europe is How quickly dietary changes can impact your health What Mediterranean food habits you should adopt in your diet How a Mediterranean diet is naturally lower in acid How you can maintain a healthy sex life into older age Quotes: "In Europe, there's a general aversion to anything being put on their crops. They have some, like we do, that's organic certified. But they have a ton that's raised in an organic fashion that's not certified." (18:01) "The ingredients really do matter. I think that's a key message, find the right ingredients that taste great, are easy to prepare, and are good for your heart, brain, and soul." (29:18) "Adding a Mediterranean lifestyle, yes, it's great for your health, but the food's delicious. It's the easiest thing to do. If you want to bring joy back into your household, your life, and your family, look at cooking, shopping, cooking together, and enjoying meals together. Have a leisurely time and have fun. It's all about having fun and eating delicious food." (34:17) Links Find Dr. Steven Masley Online Find Dr. Steven Masley on Facebook | Twitter Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Erectile dysfunction is a pretty common thing that affects men as they get older. Erectile dysfunction affects more than just a man's sexual performance, it impacts his confidence, relationship, and other aspects of his health. Orest Komarnyckyj from Old Guy Talks is here to talk about what we can do to help our partners with erectile dysfunction. The most important thing to understand about erectile dysfunction is that it's more common than you think. There are so many different treatment options out there, both medical and natural, but it really does come down to trial and error until you find one that works for your partner. I also share some supplements he can take to support his sexual health. Talking about problems in the bedroom are never easy, but once you approach the subject calmly and openly, it will be easier to talk about. Your partner is very likely embarrassed that they're experiencing erectile dysfunction, so reassure him that he's not alone. Encourage him to seek out qualified medical practitioners, more than someone who's just going to give him a little blue pill and move on to the next patient, to try to find the root cause of his erectile dysfunction. Because even though erectile dysfunction medicine might work at first, a lot of it won't be effective long-term. Orest explains what else happens to a man's body when he takes ED medication for a prolonged period of time. Did you know that erectile dysfunction medication is actually rising in popularity among young men because of the unrealistic expectations set by pornography? Orest talks about the alternative options, some natural and some medical, that are available instead of erectile dysfunction medication. He also shares the first steps you and your partner can take in order to regain your sex life. Sex into older age is possible and we all deserve a healthy sex life with our partners. Does your partner have erectile dysfunction? What medication is your partner taking? How are you going to approach having a conversation about sexual health with your partner? In This Episode: What other aspects of men's health erective dysfunction impacts Why you and your partner shouldn't give up if the first treatment option doesn't work for him What supplements your partner can take to support men's sexual health How you can start talking about erectile dysfunction Why you need to have these intimate discussions with your partner What happens to the body when your partner takes erectile dysfunction medication What alternatives to erectile dysfunction medications are available What the first steps you and your partner can take to help them through erectile dysfunction Quotes: "We're all really different on this stuff. Some things are going to work well for some people. For others, everything's going to work. And for some people, it's a journey of discovery for what's going to work and a lot of times, it's not going to be just one treatment." (8:46) "Erectile dysfunction is a thief because in many ways it robs you of emotional and physical intimacy that is so necessary to have a quality relationship." (16:03) "Being able to be sexually functional is very important to your reality, your essence, as a man." (29:19) Links Sign up for free Erectile Dysfunction Videos Find Orest Komarnyckyj Online Find Orest Komarnyckyj on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | YouTube Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Taking the hormonal birth control pill might be preventing unwanted pregnancy, but it could also be masking, or even causing, a whole host of chronic health conditions. Dr. Jolene Brighten, the author of Beyond the Pill, is here today, along with my daughter, Amanda, to talk about the effects of the pill on our bodies and what alternative birth control methods are available. Jolene is an expert in women's health, nutrition, contraception, and hormone imbalances. She works with women to reclaim their natural health, cycle, and rhythm. Having been on the birth control pill for 10 years when she was younger, she knows how it can devastate your body's natural health, though she isn't completely anti-pill. Jolene just wants to help you find the best healthcare for you. Many doctors will put young women on the pill to help manage painful or long periods, amongst other things, but those symptoms could actually be caused by a chronic condition such as PCOS. Jolene explains why we shouldn't try to just mask these symptoms but should endeavor to find the route cause of them. The effects of being on the birth control pill long-term can also last long into menopause! And did you know that your gut health can actually impact your period? If you have extremely painful periods, it could be due to food intolerance, like dairy, or poor gut health, like leaky gut or SIBO. Plus, there are so many links between the pill and cancer. So what do you to prevent pregnancy when you don't want to risk using the pill? There are so many other non-hormonal contraceptive methods out there. Jolene also talks about the benefits of the barrier method, both male and female condoms, and you might be surprised that they're not just to prevent pregnancy! The most important thing to understand is that what works for you might not work for the other women in your family. Birth control is personal to you, so figure out what method is best for you, your circumstances, and your health. Do you have painful periods? How comfortable are you with your current method of birth control? Are you entering menopause in the healthiest way possible for you? In This Episode: How birth control can impact so many other medical conditions Why you should reconsider using the birth control pill to manage chronic diseases How you can support your entrance to menopause in a more healthy way Why our gut health can impact the pain of our period What the relationship between the birth control pill and cancer is What other methods of birth control you can use that aren't the pill Why what's normal for you won't necessarily be right for other women in your family Why you should still use a barrier method of contraception Quotes: "Women should have all the information they need to make the best decision for themselves about the birth control pill." (3:59) "Birth control was designed for a healthy, young female patient who didn't want to have a baby - yet - it was never designed to be this indefinite thing that we're just left on, never to ovulate, never to have a natural cycle. And it was never designed for the management of chronic disease." (9:16) "Once women start to understand what is going on in their natural cycle, they can see where there's issues and where there never was issues." (25:04) "How can a woman ever have a boundary if she's never been given permission by society to have a boundary? One way we can do that, that serves us as well, is by having our own boundaries and not apologize for taking what we need and leaving what we don't." (35:42) Links Buy Beyond the Pill now! Find Dr. Jolene Brighten Online Find Dr. Jolene Brighten on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Your menstrual cycle gives you more indication into your body's overall health than just whether you have a regular period or not. As Lisa Hendrickson-Jack shares, by charting your menstrual cycle, you can not only track your fertility, you can also uncover other health problems you might not be aware of. Lisa is a holistic reproductive health practitioner, the author of The Fifth Vital Sign, blogger and podcast host at Fertility Friday, and has been using fertility awareness for 20 years as her primary birth control. On this podcast, Lisa explains what aspects of your menstrual cycle you should notice and track, from the color of your period blood to the length of your bleed to how your cervical mucus changes throughout your cycle. Did you know that having pain during menstruation is actually a sign that your body isn't at optimal health? We're taught that women experiencing cramps is normal during our pre-menstrual time, but when is pain ever something normal? Pain is a sign that something is wrong in our body. Lisa explains how over our menstrual years, our cycle will change. When we first get our period, our cycles might be longer than what's considered normal (24-35 days). But as long as your cycle falls inside these normal parameters as an adult, you probably don't have anything to worry about, at least on this front. Ovulating regularly, and, in turn, having a regular period, is important for the entire health of your body. Regular ovulation helps regulate your hormone levels, especially progesterone, as this hormone is incredibly important for our overall health. This is one of the reasons why hormonal birth control can negatively impact our health - the pill essentially takes us into false menopause, disrupting the natural rhythm of our hormones. Lisa shares some more natural birth control methods, including fertility awareness and non-hormonal birth control. She explains exactly how long we're fertile for during our cycle (10 days!) and why you should take extra precautions during this time to prevent pregnancy. Do you have a regular menstrual cycle? Have you ever charted your cycle changes? Do you experience painful cramping at the start of your period? In This Episode: How charting your menstrual cycle can indicate other health problems What aspects of your menstrual cycle you should notice How much pain is normal during your menstrual cycle How your menstrual cycle will change as you age What role ovulation has for the health of your entire body How hormonal birth control negatively affects your health What some natural birth control methods are How long are you fertile for in your cycle Quotes: "As women, we have this amazing gift to be able to track our health just by paying attention to our cycles." (6:05) "Having healthy menstrual cycles, regular ovulatory cycles, ovulating, and producing progesterone is really important for us to achieve optimal health." (19:54) "If you were to draw the blood of 6,000 women who are on the pill, they're all going to have up to 60% lower testosterone than a woman who's not on the pill." (26:04) Links Get Your Free Fertility Awareness Video Series Find Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Online Find Lisa Hendrickson-Jack on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

It's not too late for women over 50 to take back control of their strength and cardiovascular health, even if they've never set foot in a gym before. All it takes is a solid morning routine, a bit of knowledge, and some confidence to get started. Tracee Gluhaich is here to talk about women's fitness and the secret to a long, healthy life. Tracee saw first hand the impact a lack of exercise and being conscious of your health can have on your life, and she's vowed to age strong because of it. She is a personal trainer and yoga teacher, working mainly with women over 50, to help them get their health back. Tracee says that the most important thing for her is to have a really strong morning routine because this is the foundation of the rest of her day. She aims to get her daily workout in first thing in the morning - it makes her feel good to do this but Tracee also thinks the morning is the best time for women to workout. For Tracee, she's prioritized weight lifting and yoga over cardio. For years, she pushed herself to do cardio that just wore her out. Her motivation now is to increase her heart rate quickly and then focus on the recovery, as it's in quick recovery that our health improves. Starting a weight lifting routine, and one that includes a couple of days of heavy lifting a week is the best exercise for women over 50. Even if you've never lifted a dumbbell in your life, Tracee explains how you can start building your strength without even leaving your kitchen. Women need to start exercising and shouldn't be afraid of their body's limitations, because your strength and confidence will increase. Tracee shares what the secret to health and longevity is. It's a combination of healthy eating, regular, daily exercise, setting good intentions, and facing your days with confidence. She believes that when your life is full of joy and nourishment of the soul, you'll be less inclined to think of food as a comfort or crutch to fill a void. Do you find yourself turning to food as a way to dampen your feelings? How is your confidence level for going to the gym? Have you ever tried lifting weights? Buy No Fricken Weigh! on Amazon Get Tracee's Cheat Sheet and learn how to flip your fat-burning switch. Find Tracee Gluhaich Online Find Tracee Gluhaich on Instagram |Facebook |Twitter |YouTube Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Histamine intolerance can mimic or mask other diseases and illnesses in your body. And histamine is more than just your response to allergies! Dr. Brooke Kalanick is here to talk about what histamine intolerance is and how you can combat it in your own body. Dr. Brooke is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on women's health, hypothyroidism, and autoimmunity, especially when it relates to histamine intolerance. She's the co-author of Hangry and co-host of Better Everyday. She explains in this episode what role histamine has in our bodies, from allergy responses to everyday chemical reactions. Many women have histamine intolerance and don't have any idea. Dr. Brooke explains what some of the symptoms of histamine intolerance are and how you can spot them. A big one is if you feel like you might have another illness but your blood tests come back normal each time you test for it - histamine could actually be masking those symptoms. Dr. Brooke shares how she has had many patients who have histamine intolerance but feel like they can eat certain foods okay one day, but on another day they can't tolerate it. It's related to how full your histamine cup already is - if you've been eating a lot of intolerance causing foods already, your cup is already full, so that extra few bites of, for example, avocado could push you over the histamine ledge, and you'll break out in hives or have an allergic reaction. So what do you do when you have too much histamine in your body? Dr. Brooke says a lot of it comes down to identifying the histamine foods you're eating on a regular basis and cutting those out. She also explains that leftover food can also have an increased level of histamine, especially if it's been sitting longer than a day. This might sound like bad news for batch cookers, but the key is to freeze your leftovers as soon as you can to prevent histamine growth. Another key aspect of histamine intolerance is related to your stress levels. Elevated stress levels have a drastic impact on how your body stores and tolerates histamine, so keeping your stress under control will help lower your body's reaction. Have you had blood tests come back totally normal when you think you might have an illness? How do you handle your stress levels? Do you eat a lot of leftovers? In This Episode: What role histamine has in our bodies What the symptoms of histamine intolerance are Why you might have a reaction to a certain food one day, but other days it's fine to eat What you should do if you do have too much histamine in your body Why you shouldn't eat leftovers when you're dealing with too much histamine Why you should eat, or foods you should swap, when you're reducing your histamine level How your stress levels impact your inflammation levels Quotes: "Can you figure out if you have any causes for your histamine intolerance. To ease your immediate suffering you can decrease your histamine intake." (16:12) "My advice if you're going to look at this diet and feel really overwhelmed: find a couple of things that work, try to think of food as just fuel, just make sure you're nourishing yourself, and don't overthink it." (27:57) "It's hard to sometimes acknowledge inflammation because we can't see it. It is stressful. It is your body having an inflammatory reaction so that is going to put the heat on your adrenals and your stress response and that, of course, is going to make us hangry." (30:01) Links Get your 20-page Histamine Guide Find Dr. Brooke Kalanick Online Find Dr. Brooke on Instagram | Facebook Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

If you've been feeling off but all your tests are coming back fine, it's possible that you have heavy metal poisoning. Heavy metals could be behind many of the diseases and illnesses our bodies have such as digestive issues, weight gain, autoimmune diseases, brain fog, and more. Wendy Myers from Myers Detox explains how you can start to detox from heavy metals to regain control of your health and life. Wendy was feeling generally unwell through her 30s and was told she had the hormone level of someone in menopause when she was only 37. Instead of immediately going on the HRT her doctor's recommended, Wendy decided to get to the bottom of why she had this issue in the first place. After lots of internet research, and a few out-of-pocket tests, she discovered that she had heavy metal poisoning, which was affecting all her other hormones. Wendy thought she was doing everything right. She ate a healthy diet, got lots of exercise, and generally lived well. But heavy metal poisoning doesn't care about that. Our society is exposed to so many toxic metals - from our cavity fillings to our wall paints and more. We talk about what testing you should get done to check for heavy metal poisoning in your body. It's an all-over approach from blood to stool. But what if you can't afford or aren't in a position to do all these tests? Wendy shares what some of the physical symptoms of metal poisoning are - and gives the recommendation to take her heavy metals test. Wendy believes that we need to go through a detoxification process to rid our bodies of heavy metals. But it's not just about the detox, we need to lead a healthy, organic life to prevent the poison coming back. Overall, for our health, we really do need to prioritize removing these heavy metals from our bodies, lives, homes, and diets. Wendy does explain who shouldn't go through a detoxification process, as it could actually do more harm to their health, but in general, everyone should be able to detox from heavy metals safely. Wendy's last piece of advice is to listen to your body. If you're not feeling well and your doctors can't figure out why you need to push harder and start investigating for yourself. Have you been feeling unwell in ways your doctors can't explain? Do you use commercial cleaning products? Do you have white marks on your fingernails? In This Episode: How heavy metals can poison the other hormones in your body How you can have heavy metals in your system even when you live a healthy lifestyle What tests you should get done to check for heavy metal poisoning How do you know if you've got toxic levels of heavy metals How you can detox your body to start removing heavy metals from your body What things you can do at home before you work with a professional Why you need to prioritize removing the metals from your body Who shouldn't start detoxing to remove heavy metals Why you really need to listen to your body if you're not feeling well Quotes: "Heavy metals can cause almost every imaginable symptom and diagnosis. They can either outright cause it or contribute to it in some way, directly or indirectly." (18:04) "Detoxification is a lifestyle. We are exposed to so many metals and chemicals that you have to be doing something on a daily basis to be thinking about adding detoxification to your already healthy lifestyle." (27:07) "If people are trying to do a detox and they just feel terrible, we need to pull back and course correct and do something else. Most people feel great when they detox." (30:07) Links Find out if YOU have heavy metals Find Wendy Myers Online Find Wendy Myers on Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram

Acid reflux and GERD is a chronic stomach issue for many Americans, with growing numbers of people taking Prilosec or other long-term acid reflux medication for 10+ years. This is so unhealthy! Jenn Malecha, a holistic health coach, joins me to talk about why people get GERD and how they can correct their stomach issues. Jenn is a natural health coach who was diagnosed with skin cancer at the age of 26. This surprise diagnosis had no real external indicators that something was going wrong, but when she started looking at her hormones and internal health, she discovered that she has imbalances that contributed to her skin cancer, and later in life, to Hashimoto's. What Jenn discovered when she took it upon herself to investigate her health was an overgrowth of H Pylori in her gut. She found the same bacteria in her father-in-law's guts and has helped him come off the Prilosec he'd been on for over 10 years. Now, he only needs to worry about having acid reflux when he eats food that he has sensitivities to. I'd argue that the unlimited refill culture here in America is contributing to the prevalence of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and acid reflux because our stomachs are designed to produce acid to help digest our food. But if we're dousing these fires with unlimited liquid, we're not going to be digesting our food all that well. This is a similar problem that taking acid-reducing medication like Prilosec causes - reducing your stomach acid below healthy levels. So actually, you don't have an overproduction of stomach acid, but an underproduction, which causes a whole host of health issues. What should we do to help our stomach acid production? Slow down while we're eating our food, don't drink too much with your meal, and fast overnight, including water, to give your digestion a chance to rest and reset. Have you been taking acid-reduction medicine for longer than 6 months? Do you take advantage of unlimited refills? Have you ever had your gut health checked out? In This Episode: How you can have internal hormonal imbalances that don't show in your external symptoms What can an overgrowth of H Pylori cause in your body How food sensitivities can cause symptoms of acid reflux and GERD What impact having a large drink with your food is having on your stomach acid production How taking acid-reducing medication is actually ruining our stomach acid production Why you should slow down while you're eating your food Quotes: "I recognize that the sun is my friend. I think that you still need to be careful when you go out in the sun because the ozone layer is not as dense as it used to be, so we do need to be careful - but it's important to get sun exposure." (8:49) "A lot of the traditional medical systems will run a breath test or blood test to look for H Pylori. I've found that there's no such thing as the perfect test. Just because you get a negative on one of those tests doesn't mean that you can rule it out if you're still suffering from acid reflux or GERD." (14:34) "What you're experiencing today is an accumulation of everything that's happened over your lifetime." (25:20) Links Find Jenn Malecha Online Find Jenn Malecha on Instagram | YouTube | Facebook Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Women have a greater risk of having Alzheimer's Disease when we get older than men. Alzheimer's starts in the brain, so it's important to protect our brain health from an early age. Dr. Lisa Mosconi joins us to talk about Alzheimer's, brain health, and women's changing bodies through menopause. Lisa is Italian, living in America, and holds two PhDs in Neuroscience and Nuclear Medicine. She's the author of two books, The XX Brain (coming soon) and Brain Food. As a certified Integrative Nutritionist, Lisa promotes eating a Mediterranean diet to have, not just a healthier body, but a healthy brain. You should start looking after your brain health right away. If you haven't been eating for health, it's time to start. The brain is so important to our bodies and they begin deteriorating almost as soon as we start forgetting things. Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men because of our estrogen levels, which is necessary for optimal brain health, begin to decrease when we go through menopause. Lisa talks about why physicians should use an integrative medical approach to women's health to have maximum impact, prevent overlap, and get a clearer sense of what's going on in your body. Lisa explains what you can start doing right now to help prevent Alzheimer's disease from developing when you get older. Women who have their ovaries removed are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease earlier in life. Plus, the symptoms typically associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, memory fog, and even stress, all start in the brain. Lisa discusses why this happens to our brains and bodies. Lisa talks about the role of progesterone in our bodies and how important it is for our brain health. Then, lastly, she returns to the concept of what we eat and says the single greatest thing we can do for our health is to eat at least one large salad every day. Do you eat a salad a day? How do you keep your brain healthy and active? Are you in menopause or perimenopause? In This Episode: How a Mediterranean diet can help your brain be healthier When you should start looking after your brain What happens to our bodies when our brains start forgetting Why more women have Alzheimer's Disease than men How an integrative medical approach can make a more positive impact on your overall body health What you need to do to help prevent Alzheimer's disease What happens to your brain's physiology when you go through menopause What the role of progesterone is in our bodies Why you should eat at least one salad every day Quotes: "Estrogen makes your brain produce energy." (12:24) "Women develop Alzheimer's earlier and that eventually leads to higher prevalence and death." (16:28) "20% of women physically don't suffer from menopause, they have no hot flashes, night sweats, nothing. Whereas 80% of women have some brain signs of menopause. Some women only have hot flashes, but most women have a combination of things." (38:49) Links Buy The XX Brain Find Dr. Lisa Mosconi Online Find Dr. Lisa Mosconi on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram

Reclaim the power of your sexual pleasure and start healing your relationship with my program, Sexual CPR. When I was having trouble in my marriage after losing my son before he was born, I wish I knew about the techniques that I know now. Sexual CPR is helping women and men rekindle their marriage and increase their sexual desire. In the United States, there is so much focus, funding, and research on men's sexual health. Women's sexual health, on the other hand, is sorely lacking in understanding. I've conducted my own research and spoken to experts in both men's and women's sexual health and created Sexual CPR. Cortisol is our stress hormone. Ane when it's raised in our bodies, our oxytocin, or love, levels decrease. This leaves us feeling unloveable and incapable of giving love. But when our cortisol levers are low, oxytocin has a chance to work the way it's supposed to - letting us feel, give, and receive the love we deserve. When we learn to reignite our sexual enjoyment, with or without the presence of sexual intimacy, we're giving ourselves permission to feel happy and enjoy our life again. This not only improves our moods but improves our relationship as well. In order to get here, you need to experience your pleasure. What turns you on? What makes you happy? Spend time exploring these avenues for yourself, so that you can, in turn, help your partner make you happy. Because the number one turn on for men is our pleasure. In this episode, I'm going through the content of Sexual CPR and sharing all the incredible experts who have joined me to create this one-of-a-kind program. You'll learn how to redefine your orgasm, rekindle your sexual pleasure, and reignite your relationship. Are you having trouble connecting with your partner? How do you define your sexual pleasure? Do you have difficulty reaching orgasm? In This Episode: How men's sexual health is a much more funded and researched area than women's sexual health What happens when our cortisol levels go down What happens to our lives when we ignite our sexual enjoyment, even outside of sexual intimacy Why you need to experience your pleasure, know what turns you on, and know what makes you happy How having happiness in your relationship and sex life has an overflowing effect on the rest of your life What you'll learn in Sexual CPR How you can redefine your orgasm Why rekindling your sexual pleasure starts with you Quotes: "When cortisol goes up, oxytocin, which is our bonding hormone, our hormone of love and connection, goes down. The hormone that gives us the sense and the feeling of love goes down." (7:06) "Our bodies are intended for pleasure. Taking the time to experience that is critical." (14:00) "The number one turn on for men is your pleasure. What makes you happy brings him pleasure. Your turn on is his turn on." (15:16) "Creating happiness on a daily basis gives you the pleasure that fuels you into more pleasurable activities. (18:38) Links Sign up for Sexual CPR Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online #BBD0E0 »

Information is empowerment. The more you know about your hormones and body, the better chances you have with your cancer diagnosis. My guest, Dr. Nasha Winters, is an expert on helping women treat their cancer using integrative healthcare. At the age of 19, Nasha was diagnosed with a terminal cervical cancer diagnosis. Years of poor medical advice and heavy prescriptions to try to fix her hormonal issues, which started from the tender age of 9, led Nasha to learn how to take control of her own health. Many years later, she's now helping other women get a positive outcome from their own diagnosis. In this episode, learn how Nasha recreated balance in her body. She did this through a combination of both integrative and standard healthcare, which at the time was an incredibly innovative and new approach to treating cancer. In Nasha's practice, she insists on taking a series of blood tests that will give her a good overview of her patient's health and nutrients. She recommends any doctor working with cancer patients to keep a regularly view over their health levels in order to make sure that treatment plans are working. When you are given a cancer diagnosis, Nasha says there are 5 things to do right away. Even though the first step might surprise you, it makes total sense and will help you on your way to handling your condition. She also explains what happens to our bodies when we take artificial hormones and why this might not always be the best treatment course for women with cancer. We also talk about what types of cancers are hormonally driven and how you can nutritionally support your body over the years. Finally, Nasha shares how she starts and ends her days with intention and how this nurtures her life and why you should, too. Have you recently been diagnosed with cancer? Do you know how to support your hormones as you age? How often do you get your vital levels tested? In This Episode: How you can recreate a balance in your body Why you should consider both integrative and standard care for your cancer diagnosis What blood tests will give a good overview of your health levels What the first step to approaching your cancer diagnosis should be What happens when you take artificial hormones How often you should test your vital levels when you have cancer, but also when you're going through menopause What types of cancers are hormonally driven How you can start and end your days by nurturing your life Quotes: "99% of the patients I work with are coming to me when I'm their last resort. And they're also coming to me when they've already done multiple rounds of standards of care that has, frankly, left them even more broken than they were before." (16:42) "Human nature pushes us to other things when we're really young. I know this, I did this dance for 10 years, thinking it's done now, go back to the way things were. But you cannot heal from the soil in which you got sick." (42:04) "Probably 98% of the women who come to my practice had been on birth control pills, had taken IVF, had been on hormones of some form along the way, and that seems to have clogged their hormonal metabolism." (50:31) Links Get your free guide to The First 5 Steps to Take After a Cancer Diagnosis on Dr. Nasha's website - just wait for the pop-up! Find Dr. Nasha Winters Online Find Dr. Nasha Winters on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Fasting is not only something you do when you're trying to lose weight; it's been proven to help regulate your metabolic system during and after menopause. Plus, it's something that women should be doing throughout their lives in order to maintain healthy bodily functions. Dr. Felice Gersh is with us today to explain how our changing bodies are supported by fasting. Felice is a board-certified gynecologist who has a holistic, well-rounded approach to women's health. Her integrative insight looks at every aspect of a woman's body to determine the best course for treatment; so everything is working together to bring your health back into alignment. In today's episode, Felice describes what happens when our bodies go through menopause at a metabolic level. It's not only our estrogen production that changes during this time! And she explains how intermittent fasting can improve your health during these hormonal changes. In fact, Felice goes on to say that women should be fasting regularly twice a year from their twenties in order to support their metabolic and hormonal health. Her favorite type of fasting diet is a fasting-mimicking one, which almost tricks your body into thinking you're fasting when you're really eating food! Fasting and timed eating can also help you get your circadian rhythm back on track at any time of your life. Next, Felice gives us her medical opinion on how destructive taking birth control pills is to our body and what happens when we control or take away a woman's natural hormones long-term. She explains why we shouldn't be taking hormone supplements orally, and how, instead, we should be taking them. And then Felice lets us know how important progesterone is to our bodies at all times. Are you looking for more hormonal support through menopause? Have you ever tried getting your body into ketosis? Do you take the birth control pill? In This Episode: What happens to women metabolically when they go through menopause How the different hormones in our body react to going through menopause How intermittent fasting can improve your health, especially through menopause Why you should fast twice a year to help improve your metabolic and hormonal health What happens to your body when you start on a fasting-mimicking diet Who can benefit from a fasting-mimicking diet Why you should avoid taking birth control pills How timed eating can help you get your circadian rhythm back on track after menopause Why you shouldn't take estrogen supplements orally How important progesterone is as our bodies go through menopause What happens long-term when we take away women's natural hormones Quotes: "No matter how hard you exercise or meditate, no matter how many vegetables you eat, eventually every woman, universally, will get into menopause. So we all face this. Every female. We're all in this together. So we want to make those post-menopausal years really wonderful ones." (6:25) "To get the label of food, it actually has to have nutrition in it! And most of the things we eat have no nutritive value. So if you put things in your mouth that have no nutrition, that's not food! It's like, you might as well lick the street! Do not put anything in your mouth that's not food." (17:44) "Testosterone levels go down independently. And by age 40, the average woman has only half the testosterone she had at age 20 and boy, that does change everything." (39:11) "A period is a vital sign of female health. If you have an abnormal period because you have cramping, it's heavy, it's irregular, you have to fix the health of the woman! You don't try to cover it up with birth control pills." (51:54) Links Order your copy of PCOS: SOS Find Dr. Felice Gersh Online Find Felice Girsh on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Huge changes, especially emotional ones, have a big impact on your life. Not only from an emotional level, but stress also causes your body and hormones to react in many different ways. That's why it's absolutely vital to take time for yourself during these periods of upheaval, especially when your children go back to school. When the kids leave for school for the first time, or maybe for the last time, it's a big adjustment for us moms. All of a sudden we're faced with all this free time we've never had before. A lot of moms have a really hard time with this, and that's completely normal, but you can make it easier on yourself. Using your newfound free time to explore who you are and what brings you passion is so releasing. You can use the time to take up a new hobby, learn a new career, or simply bring new joy into your life on a regular basis. I'm adamant that a healthy diet can help you feel balanced when the kids go back to school. My Keto-Green lifestyle makes sure you have the nutrients you need to support a healthy body and mind, no matter what you're doing. It's so important to nourish yourself when you're experiencing big changes! Nourish yourself from the inside out with healthy food and from the outside in with soulful activities that make you feel good. And obviously keeping a positive outlook and imagining the best outcomes does wonders for you! What do you imagine this year and season will bring you? How do you deal with big changes in your life? Do you follow a healthy diet throughout the year? In This Episode: What happens to your hormones when the kids go back to school How you can use your newfound free time to explore who you are and incorporate joy into your life on a regular basis How following the Keto-Green lifestyle can help you feel balanced when your children go to school Why it's important to nourish yourself when you're going through changes in your life What impact a positive outlook and imaging the best has for your life Quotes: "If you are feeling that time, that isolation, that depression, it's extra important to nourish our body, extra important to reset our circadian rhythm." (5:03) "Fasting makes it easy for me. I get really clear, focusing on getting Keto Green, getting those Ketones firing up my brain, especially when there are challenges around me." (9:06) "During this time of year, when we're shifting and there's changes taking place, the seasons changing, we are never for lack, that's for sure. I encourage you to nourish yourself, focusing on those things that just bring you joy and pleasure." (11:12) Links Join the Magic Menopause Community Group on Facebook Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

How we feel towards our bodies and our loved ones can actually impact the health we have inside. Love is medicine; feeling love increases our oxytocin and helps keep cortisol in check, so our stress levels don't contribute to the heart or other diseases. Razi Berry is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on the way love impacts our health. When Razi was a teenager, she had a severe eating disorder that was causing her heart to stop working. She knows the exact moment when she started to heal: her mother and brother were surrounding her hospital bed and telling her how much they loved her. It was that love, and love she felt for them, that told her body it was time to heal. Razi found herself asking the question "where does healing come from?" often after she was healed. And now she believes that as a society, our lack of love and empathy for one another and ourselves are contributing to chronic and incurable diseases. As a society, we have a disconnection from nature and Razi encourages everyone to spend more time outside. Also, we should strive to become more self-aware and connected with nature, so our bodies will start to reattune and heal from the inside out. Razi shares a couple of techniques that help you reconnect with your body and feel the love. She explains how a body scan works and why you should do them regularly. Plus, she gives some examples of how power poses and various playful practices can heal the body and soul. How is your relationship with yourself and your loved ones? Have you ever practiced using body scans? When's the last time you spent time in nature? In This Episode: What the hardest moments in your life lead to How love can heal you What has happened in our current society that leads to more chronic diseases How is how we treat nature connected to our health What happens when we have a disconnection from nature How can you become more self-aware and connected to nature What a body scan is and why you should practice them regularly How play is a healing power for the body and soul Quotes: "The naturopathic philosophy is one that says 'the doctor doesn't heal you, healing comes from within.'" (7:55) "It's not just about love and relationships, but it's about how these resources of love, in yourself and your relationship with nature, your environment, and each other are really the medicine that we need to get back to healing." (10:02) "If we don't know how to love ourselves, how to listen to ourselves, then that's how we stay stuck in these patterns that take us away from our health." (13:54) Links Find Out More About The Love is Medicine Project Find Razi Berry Online Find Razi Berry on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Your physical appearance is important to you; it's something we all take pride in. But I think it's more important that our body is a direct reflection of how we treat ourselves on the inside. Today's guest, Bree Argetsinger, also known as The Betty Rocker, is all about practicing self-love from the inside out. Bree is a certified Exercise Coach, certified to help you realign your body through manual therapy, and ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) certified fitness nutrition practitioner. But more than this, she's an incredibly motivating woman who has been through it all. When Bree was in her early 30s, she burned out her adrenal glands and has spent years learning how to correct them. The Betty Rocker promotes a natural approach to diet, one that includes plenty of whole foods that will help you feel fuller for longer. It can be overwhelming when faced with so many good choices, and many women struggle with this. But through making those healthy food choices and realigning our bodies through corrective exercise, we are well on our way to a better body. Bree actually promotes sitting on the floor while working… or more specifically, working from a variety of positions when you can. We're not meant to stay still all day! As a survivor of assault, Bree understands what it's like to work through these emotions, which are especially prevalent during perimenopause. Women need to build a strong community around them to help through any and all the emotions that come up during these tough periods of our lives. Bree explains what types of exercise we should be doing every day. And she gives us some special insight into what the perfect burpee should look like - spoilers: I've been upping my burpee game based on it. If you've been seeking preventative healthcare, such as chiropractic or physio, it's probably not enough. You should also be addressing the muscular movement patterns and improving your bone strength and health. Lastly, self-care, self-love, and embracing "flawsome" is a huge part of Bree's message and training. It's so important for all aspects of our health to love ourselves and take good care of our mind, body, and soul. Have you ever felt paralyzed by all the good choices you can make? Do you know how to handle previous emotional or physical trauma? What type of exercise really gets you going? In This Episode: How you can burn out your adrenal glands What kind of whole foods you should be including in your diet How we can be overwhelmed with good food choices How you can realign your body through corrective exercises Why you should sometimes sit on the floor when you're working How physical assault can manifest itself in perimenopause Why you need to build a strong community around you What EMDR is and how it can help you reconnect with yourself What one movement you can do every day to get into your body How to do the perfect burpee Why you need to address your muscular movement patterns along with preventative healthcare Why self-love is so important in all your health journeys What it means to embrace "flawsome" Quotes: "I think it's very natural, as women and men, to take pride in our appearance. And so, I don't think it's wrong to care about your ascetics at all. I think that how we look and feel is a by-product of how we treat ourselves." (17:12) "Consistency matters. If you don't take action, something small, each day, it makes a difference." (18:39) "Working on our physical body is a gateway to working on our mind, our spirit, all of the things." (23:05) "The body doesn't exist in a vacuum. You can't look at one organ and say that everything [wrong] is because of this organ, you can't look at one system of the body and think that it doesn't affect all the other systems." (41:09) "Everything is connected. You need to get to the root cause of what's causing the weight gain, what's causing the issues. Find a way to love yourself so that you can think about things from an empowered place. You can help uplift the people around you. It's pretty much everything. You have to be willing to be honest with yourself if you're going to be asking people to be honest with themselves." (41:37) "I'm going to create my own version of awesome and I'm gonna represent it, and I'm gonna love myself as hard and as fiercely as I love my best friends." (45:56) Links Find Bree Argetsinger Online Find Bree Argetsinger on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest Join the free Make Fat Cry 30 Day Challenge! Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Our health is the most important thing we can have and nurture! And there are so many ways to obtain optimum health, but what our guest, Leanne Vogel, and I have in common is our love and support of the ketogenic way of life. Following a keto diet is one of the healthiest ways to lose weight, keep it off, and balance your hormones. Leanne is a nutrition educator, author, and podcast host. She has spent the last decade reshaping how she approaches food and nutrition so that you can feel happy, healthy, and in control with how you eat. When it comes to our health, it's important to look at it all. What I mean is, we can't just look at the physical part, but our spiritual and mental health is just as important. And above all, being able to laugh at ourselves is so healthy! When we're following a diet, we all need to remember that indulging in a sweet or dessert is absolutely okay. We don't want to deprive ourselves, because deprivation can lead to binging, and ruining all the healthy habits we've developed. But that's why we need to listen to what our bodies want. Men and women have such differing body images. Did you know that you can adjust the way you think about your body? It might take a lot of inner work, but it might also look like leaving relationships with people who put you down. Leanne talks about shadow and limiting beliefs in-depth and how you can recognize when you have them. These types of beliefs are deeply personal, but you have the power to overcome them. She also explains why you should make self-care a priority every single day. Do you know the importance of listening to how your body wants to eat? How do you handle negative self-talk? What do you do for self-care every day? In This Episode: Why you need to look at your health as a whole, not just rules, and weight loss How being able to laugh at yourself is healthy Why indulging is okay when you're eating a healthy, balanced diet How to give your body what it needs How you can adjust your body image How you can establish healthy boundaries for you and your body image What shadow and limiting beliefs are and how you can recognize and work through them How you can work in your self-care into your daily routine Quotes: "I'm more than Keto. I'm so much more than a diet, I'm so much more than this body." (4:39) "Nobody cares about our body. So many people are so wrapped up in their own stuff, that nobody actually cares about your body. The only person that cares about your body is you and you have the power to adjust that." (17:46) "There's so much more to this than weight loss, there's so much more to this than macros. Yes, the ketogenic diet is super powerful and will change your life but if you're not willing to put in 'The Work,' you're only going to go so far. Because those limiting shadow beliefs will constantly be behind you, ready to sabotage your efforts, and you need to work through that in order to gain a life you've always wanted." (26:00) Links Find Leanne Vogel Online Find Leanne Vogel on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Grief affects all of us in so many different ways and can come over you at any point, even when you're not expecting it. For many, grief stems from the loss of a loved one, but that's not always the root cause. Grief comes from loss -- the loss of a job, business, pet, friendship, relationship, death, and so many other aspects of your life. My guest and friend, Lindsay McKinnon, is talking about her relationship with grief after losing her two sons in a house fire. The grieving process will look totally different for each individual going through it, but one thing remains static: it will be a long, hard haul. Our culture isn't taught how to grieve properly, and so many of us feel guilty for trying to live a happy life again. Lindsay has found happiness after loss by turning to, and now teaching, Qoya, a type of dancing yoga. Grief sits in our hips, and the movement and flow of dancing is not only emotionally enjoyable, helps release the sadness. She writes about how our soul meets the body and talks about creating space for that connection. Lindsay also holds retreats to help people work through their grief. In this episode, we talk about how grief can come into your life, even when you think you've healed from it. We look at the healing process and how this is a journey that is individual to the person. You need to honor the time it takes for you and your body to heal. Grieving the loss of love is natural, but it's important to remember that the sadness we feel is a reflection of the joy we felt. How do you handle your feelings of grief? What do you do to remember those you have lost? Do you incorporate movement into your grieving process? In This Episode: How grief can affect you and come across you even years after a loss How you can heal from tragedy Why you need to honor your time, body, and your own processes in order to heal How you can set intentions to help you step through grief What Qoya therapy is and how it can help with grief What it means to grieve the loss of love Quotes: "Our culture is just not really taught how to grieve. We find ourselves in the midst of it and quite often judging how we're navigating it. Feeling like we should be doing something other than what we are doing or feeling something other than what we are actually feeling." (2:10) "What I learned is that the heart can expand. It can include our deepest pain points and our greatest joys at the same time." (5:57) "Being present in your body, being physical, incorporating that. Realizing physically what you're feeling emotionally and where that needs to be worked out physically because our different organs hold energy." (14:24) Links Find Lindsay McKinnon Online Follow Lindsay on Facebook | Instagram Find Qoya Roanoke Learn more about Lindsay's Retreats Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

You know the old saying, "if you can dream it, you can do it"? That is pretty much today's guest's motto in life. Naveen Jain is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist who believes in living life without limits. He's joining me today to tell you how you can start living your limitless life today. Naveen explores life with curiosity, imagination, and exponential innovation to defy any and all limits. He believes that every single person has the ability to create big things, go anywhere they want (yes, even the moon), and change the world. Naveen is an entrepreneur driven to solve our world's global challenges… and he's succeeding in a big way. By living with an abundance mindset, Naveen knows that there is no limit to the money available in this world. He wants to create a world where disease is optional, and this has started him on a path to providing affordable health solutions for everyday people. I've often said that I left medical school with a degree in pimping pharmaceutical companies, and Naveen agrees, that often medical doctors can do more harm than good. The first thing we need to know is where our chronic diseases come from. Many medical doctors don't treat the underlying condition and reasons for our diseases but simply medicate the symptoms. Understanding what we need to know about ourselves, and what questions we need to ask, is a vital part of healing our gut. What it comes down to, really, is eating the right foods for our bodies. And knowing that what's right for me might not be the right food for you. Each body is different and reacts to foods in unique ways. For example, Naveen can't eat apples, bananas, or spinach - three super healthy foods. When you take the power of your health back into your own hands, you're gaining the ability to change your life. You're getting rid of any and all limitations put in place by your body and saying "yes" to becoming a healthier, happier version of yourself. Naveen has kindly given us $200 his company, Viome's, Gut Microbiome Testing Kit. I'd urge you to take advantage of this incredibly generous offer! Do you feel in love with yourself? Have you ever been tested for food sensitivities? Do you know the difference between an abundance mindset and a scarcity mindset? In This Episode: How we, as individuals, can change the world Why medical doctors can cause more harm than good What it means to have an abundance mindset What steps we need to take to become rich Where our chronic diseases come from What questions we need to ask ourselves to heal our gut Why eating the right food for our bodies is the most beneficial thing we can do for our health How to take back the power to take action over your own health Why you need to fall in love with yourself Quotes: "When you get a chronic disease, people say that it's bad luck. No, it's not bad luck! It is simply the bad choices we made because we didn't know what the good choices were." (7:47) "Limits exist because our imagination, and what we call reality, shows that these limits exist." (11:31) "We want to create a world for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren where chronic disease is simply a matter of choice. It's not about luck." (24:40) "Our goal is to simply not just to tell you what is happening in your gut, but give you the control back so it's actionable. The only way we can solve this problem is to become the CEO of our health. To take the control back from our own body, our own health, and to realize that we have the power." (35:20) "Your self worth never comes from what you own. Your self worth comes from what you created." (41:58) Links Get $200 off your Gut Microbiome Testing for Weight Loss & Health Find Naveen Jain Online Follow Naveen Jain on Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube You can also email Naveen: [email protected] Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Nurturing your feminine side when in your household and your relationship will help strengthen your bond with your husband. All too often, women are seeing an increase in their testosterone levels, which is making us feel less comforted and nurtured at home. Today's guest, John Gray, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, joins me today to discuss how we can nurture our masculine and feminine hormones to create stronger relationships. John has been researching and coaching couples for over 40 years, and he's sharing what he's learned about relationships, communication, and having a healthy sex life. To start off, he explains why men are seeing a decrease in their testosterone levels as they grow older, and what you can do to combat this. By opening lines of communication with your partner, you can help nurture their testosterone or estrogen production. John explains what happens when women feel their emotions building up, with little things adding to their problems. And how expressing your emotions and simply talking to your partner can help release that pent up energy. Relationships are all about communication. Men are more likely to do the things you want them to do by simply asking them confidently, not complaining or nagging them. And when you can talk openly to your partner and are comfortable being emotionally naked with them, you're in a better place to get physically naked. Sex is such an important part of our romantic relationships. John talks us through how we, as women, can encourage a healthier sex life, and how men can prevent their own ejaculation to make sex a longer, more pleasurable experience for both partners. Do you have a healthy sex life with your partner? How do you keep open, honest communication in your relationship? What do you do to nurture your partner's dominant hormones? In This Episode: Why men are seeing their testosterone levels lowering What foods affect our testosterone and estrogen hormone production How you can treat your partner to nurture their estrogen or testosterone Why doing the little things in a relationship are so important What happens when you have a build-up of emotions How you can encourage men to do more things to make you happy by requesting, not complaining Why women can be hesitant to share their feelings with a man Why you should feel comfortable being emotionally naked with your partner before you become physically naked How you can improve your sex life to ensure you get enough pleasure Why men need to prioritize women's needs over their own What impersonal sex is and what it does to your relationship Why you have to honor your bodies' priorities Quotes: "Sex becomes the doorway for men to open their heart. Women don't understand this because women have to open their heart first before they fully enjoy sex. So it's the love that allows women to feel more sexually alive." (10:48) "Connection is a woman's greatest need. A man's greatest need is to feel successful. Success increases testosterone. Connection increases progesterone and estrogen, and oxytocin. Which we know, hormonally, is essential for women's well-being." (17:49) "You can't fully feel your positive emotions if you can't fully feel your negative emotions." (35:29) Links Find John Gray and MarsVenus Online Follow John Gray and MarsVenus on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

What is it about turning another year older that causes us to reflect and reassess our lives? I've just turned 53; today on Couch Talk, I'm talking about birthdays, reflection, and Blue Zones. Blue Zones are incredible locations across the world where the residents have a longer life expectancy. Birthdays come with many mixed emotions. Sometimes you approach them with joy and happiness, other times you might look at them with grief and sadness. Not to mention how birthdays can be a totally different experience after losing someone you love. I like to think of birthdays after bereavement as a celebration and remembrance: it's okay to feel happiness after someone leaves your life. There are an incredible 9 things that contribute to a location being known as a Blue Zone. And while some of these things have to do with the natural location, most are the way we, as individuals and as communities, live, work, breath, and interact with each other. People living in Blue Zones put more emphasis on physical movement, meaning they rely less on cars and more on their feet to transport them places. The inhabitants also feel fulfilled with their passions, making a point of living their lives fully. Family is incredibly important in the Blue Zone. Their ancestors are honored annually, and there's often multiple generations living closely together. There's a real sense of love, support, and responsibility to aging relatives - and one I wish we would foster more here in America. My Keto-Green diet plan is pretty much straight from the Blue Zones. There's a huge emphasis on eating plant-based foods and limiting your meat intake. You can see this in the Mediterranean diet, as well, where vegetables and pulses are consumed regularly. Lastly, building a sense of community is not only a wonderful thing to do, but it also helps you live longer. I've made a point to be a better neighbor this year, and for the rest of my years, and I can already tell it's going to make a difference to my life. What does celebrating your birthday mean to you? What is one thing you're so glad about doing yesterday? How are you being a better neighbor? In This Episode: How a bereavement can change your attitude towards birthdays and other special events What blue zones are Why you should move more naturally, without the use of technology What role passion has in your life How you can honor your ancestors to increase your longevity Where the blue zones of the world are Why eating more plants helps you live longer How belonging to a community can impact your life Why you should always put your family first and try to live closer together What happens when you become a good neighbor Quotes: "If we can let go of "what ifs", "what could have been", or what we thought we should have achieved by now, and we can reflect on the things that we do have, the things that we are grateful for, all the small things in our life. And that reflection can lead to longevity and quality of life overall." (3:14) "The world's longest-lived people chose or were born into social circles that supported healthy behaviors." (12:05) "I know that evil happens when good people do not stand up and act. So there's a time to stand up and to fight what is right and to face your enemy head-on. Doing so with grace, authenticity, consideration, and compassion is a challenge, but certainly one I'm up for." (15:06) Links Check out Power 9: Reverse Engineering Longevity by Dan Buettner Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

We've always been told how important calcium is for our bone health, but did you know that collagen is perhaps even more important? Collagen makes up over 90% of our bones, joints, and skin and is responsible for giving your body structure and strength. Today's guest, Lillian Zhao, is the founder of Further Foods, a company designed to make natural health easier and more accessible. Surrounded by disease, Lillian knew there had to be another option to traditional medicine. Further Foods was developed as a platform for food-based solutions to health problems when nothing else was there. It's a women-founded and women-led business, one of the only supplement businesses run exclusively by and for women. Collagen is actually incredibly vital for our bodies, especially as we age. Our bodies start to lose collagen as we enter our thirties, so we should be supplementing it from a pretty early age. Not only is collagen important for our bone and skin health, collagen also plays a role in our pelvic and digestive health, as well. You can get collagen from cows and fish and in this episode, Lillian explains how they use these animals to create their natural supplements. Collagen is also full of anti-aging properties and helps reduce wrinkles, especially on your face. There are other delicious and natural food sources with anti-aging properties, too! Have you heard of the importance of collagen? Have you noticed your skin health decreasing as you get older? Do you take a collagen supplement? In This Episode: Why collagen is so helpful for our bodies How much collagen our bodies lose every year What impact collagen has on our bones and pelvic floor as we age Why you should supplement your diet with collagen How collagen helps your digestive health What natural sources you can get collagen from What other anti-aging food sources there are How you can vote with your dollar for the best products for you as a woman Quotes: "Our bones are made out of a matrix. That matrix is 90% collagen and the calcium fills it in. So calcium keeps our bones strong, but when we run, or even walk, all that shock is being absorbed by the collagen inside our bones." (6:52) "Collagen is really unique because it's almost a quarter glycine and you can't get that anywhere else. Glycine is so important for so many different metabolic processes in our body. And it also helps with the sleep!" (13:03) "What I think is really unique about our business is that we've kept it women-owned and women-run. We know that the majority of our customers are women. And if you think about it, there are almost no supplement companies out there that are women run. We think it's so important, because ss women, we understand our needs the best. So we continue to design products for people like us." (17:25) Links Get 5% off your order in the Further Foods Shop with discount code: DRANNA Find Lillian Zhao on Twitter | Medium Find Further Foods Online Follow Further Foods Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

If you've been struggling with your weight, feeling sluggish, and getting no luck with a doctor's diagnosis, you could still have thyroid disease. Unfortunately, most doctors don't have all the answers when it comes to correctly diagnosing hypothyroidism. Today's guest, Elle Russ, has taken her thyroid health into her own hands and now helps other women do the same. Elle has developed and written The Paleo-Thyroid Solution after years of undiagnosed thyroid issues. She has been through it all with the medical system, including being patronized by doctors who are uneducated about thyroid disease. She is a regular on The Primal Blueprint podcast where she discusses thyroid health and the paleo diet. An extraordinary amount of people have to figure out their thyroid problems on their own. Becoming your own thyroid advocate might be the only solution to your health problems. Therefore having a solid knowledge of what tests you should and shouldn't take is essential. Thyroid issues can be caused by a number of different lifestyle influences, some of which you may never have even considered. American diets are designed in a way that makes your body sugar-burning, which usually has a detrimental impact on your health. Optimizing your body to be fat-adapted, which takes at least a month, can already solve a number of health and thyroid issues. Undiagnosed thyroid disease can have an impact on your mental health, and not just hormonal and chemical reasons. But there are other people out there who have solved their own hormone issues. Finding online communities and reading books, like The Paleo-Thyroid Solution and The Hormone Fix, can help exponentially. How long can you go without food? Have you repeatedly been to the doctor without receiving any kind of diagnosis? Do you feel like you can't go more than four hours without food? In This Episode: How the paleo-primal diet works to treat thyroid disease What tests you should and shouldn't take to diagnose thyroid disease What type of influences can cause thyroid problems How stress can affect your thyroid and hormones Why there is more to thyroid treatment than taking medication Why you need to take your health into your own hands and educate yourself How your mental health can suffer when dealing with undiagnosed thyroid problems What the difference is between a sugar-burning and fat-adapted body is Why you need to deal with your hypothyroidism before becoming fat-adapted How following your intuition when it comes to food can have a positive impact on your body Quotes: "I didn't realize I was basically eating and exercising my way into a Type 2 insulin-resistant situation." (13:51) "People sometimes get all of the tests they should, except the Reverse T3, and it's just not comprehensive enough." (25:06) "Perseverance pays, no matter what. I wouldn't be here right now if I was unwilling to accept this state of being." (31:15) "This is a feeling of not being able to live in your own skin. Every minute of the day sucks. And all you can do is wait to go to bed so you don't have to exist." (32:28) Links Get your free Thyroid Health Guide Find Elle Russ Online Follow Elle Russ on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Pick up your copy of The Paleo-Thyroid Solution Book your Ulta Lab Tests Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Intermittent fasting is the best way of eating you can follow when you're trying to heal and strengthen your body. By restricting your food intake to a set number of hours a day, your body will look for sustenance from within when you're not eating. Dr. Mindy Pelz joins me today to talk about intermittent fasting. Mindy is a chiropractor and nutritionist, specializing in keto and intermittent fasting for women. It's a way of eating that is beneficial and supportive for the whole family. She started looking for solutions to her own health when she was 43 and felt she was doing all the right things but still wasn't at optimal health. On this episode, we're talking about the benefits of practicing intermittent fasting every single day. From regulating your blood sugar to weight loss, if you're following intermittent fasting and eating the right foods, there's very few people out there that this way of eating wouldn't benefit. Some people find that they have to experiment with their fasting window to find what works best for them. Our understanding of food and nutrition has changed over time, with the discovery of epigenetics and ketones. With this new knowledge, scientists and nutritionists have figured out that intermittent fasting, taking into consideration autophagy, is the way forward. If you're new to intermittent fasting, the best thing you can do is just to get started and learn what works best for you as you go. It might take some trial and error, but this way of eating is far better for you. It's also more effective than caloric restriction if you're trying to lose weight. Have you thought about practicing intermittent fasting? Do you have health problems or difficulty losing weight? Are you ready to take back the power over your own body? In This Episode: Why intermittent fasting needs to be completed along with a healthy diet How you can force your body to find the toxins in it How you can start training yourself to practice intermittent fasting Why you should find the fasting window that works best for you Why ketones are the best fuel for your brain Why you need to consider autophagy when you're fasting What the difference between a dry fast and wet fast is How epigenetics changed our understanding of nutrition What we can learn from a European diet Why fasting is a better way to lose weight than caloric restriction What fast mimicking is and how you should follow it Quotes: "We live in the most toxic time in human history and we really cannot be ignorant anymore, cannot turn our head the other way. We really need to ask ourselves, 'how do we minimize our toxic load?' because it's destroying people's physical and mental health." (9:02) "Ketones are neuroprotective. So the longer you can stay in a state of ketosis, the more healing that is happening, especially in the brain." (18:13) "If you cannot go without for food, if you're struggling to go 10 hours without food, there's a good chance you've got mitochondria that's got a tremendous amount of dysfunction in it." (33:57) Links Find Dr. Mandy Pelz Online Follow Dr. Mandy Pelz on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Join the Resetters group on Facebook Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Have you ever had a disappointment that's turned out to be one of the best things that have ever happened to you? That's the concept of a beautiful no. Today's guest, author, and speaker Sheri Salata is here to talk about her new book and share some of the experiences she's had that led her to write it. Sheri is a writer and producer, co-host of her own podcast The Sheri & Nancy Show, co-founder of The Pillars of Life, and former executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is one of the most inspirational women I know, and I'm so happy to introduce her today as my friend. Sheri was 35 years old when she started working on The Oprah Show in an entry-level position. By the time she turned 50, she was working in her high-level position and living her dream career. But was it the life of her dreams? It's so important to know that it's never too late to start living the life of your dreams. But living this life takes regular check-ins with yourself and a healthy group of friends around you to act as a sounding board. You might need to push yourself to get outside your comfort zone. And, most of all, you need to become the expert on who you are, what works for your health, and understand what makes you different from everyone else. Have you experienced a no that turned out to be beautiful? Do you check in with yourself regularly? How do you incorporate meditation into your daily life? In This Episode: Why it's never too late to live the life of your dreams How a no can actually turn out to be an absolute gift to your life Why you need to regularly check in with yourself in order to live the life of your dreams What happens when you push yourself Why you need to become the expert on you and your health How meditation helps you center yourself in your own story Why we need each other to make sense of your life Quotes: "Recalibrating the way I moved through a day. It's an ongoing process, it's not one and done. It's not checking goals off a piece of paper. It really is about checking in with myself so consciously every day that even when I'm making mistakes or I'm not doing some of the things that I know make me feel good, I know I can make a different decision by 4 o'clock." (12:51) "Doing things that are good for me, like medicine, is not inspiring to me. What I've had to change, is that I'm leaning into all the things that really, really feel good. Because I understand how much easier it is to just shower myself with love for myself when I feel good. It's a love practice." (19:51) "Feel empowered and enlivened that you're the expert on you. You're getting to know yourself. You have your own recipe. What works for you is not the same as what's going to bright for me. Your joy is yours to define." (24:05) Links Find Sheri Salata Online Follow Sheri Salata on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Listen to The Sheri & Nancy Show podcast Get the book The Beautiful No and The Beautiful No Experience Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Has your thyroid stopped working? An unhealthy thyroid, caused by Hashimoto's disease or Hypothyroidism, can make you lethargic, overweight, and achy. Today's guest, Dr. Alan Christianson, is joining me to talk about thyroid health and how his new book, The Metabolism Reset Diet, can help you take back control of your health. Alan is a naturopathic physician who, like many of us, began his healthcare journey by treating his own problems. Through diet, nutrition, and exercise, he has more or less cured his cerebral palsy, with his last recurrence in 2016. Alan is using his experience and education to help others reset their bodies and heal "untreatable" conditions. On this episode, we're talking about what you need to know about thyroid disease. Alan explains what can cause a slower thyroid and what some of the symptoms of these diseases are. He also lets us know what the "normal range" for thyroid health is. Alan also talks about some of the natural methods of treating and maintaining thyroid health are and what supplements you can take. As with most health issues, eating the right food and taking daily exercise can only be a benefit. We also talk about Alan's new book, The Metabolism Reset Diet, and how it can help you when you're struggling to lose weight. Have you been tested for any issues with your thyroid? Do you struggle to lose weight? Do you know what you should be eating to support your thyroid? In This Episode: What we need to understand about thyroid disease What are the differences between Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism What can contribute to a slower thyroid What is the normal range for your thyroid What are some of the symptoms of thyroid disease What are some more natural methods of thyroid treatment What are some supplements you can use to support thyroid function What foods should you avoid for a healthier thyroid How exercise benefits thyroid health Quotes: "People with thyroid disease are at higher risk for thyroid cancer and thyroid structural complications. Not a month goes by in our practice where we don't find someone who has hidden thyroid cancer." (9:55) "It takes more than hormones to fix our hormones." (13:56) "For a subset of people who struggle with weight, the issue is that their liver is not working right." (16:18) Links Find Dr. Alan Christianson Online Follow Dr. Alan Christianson on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | YouTube Get The Metabolism Reset Diet Book Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

In this episode of Couch Talk, I'm answering all your questions about Julva, my all-natural, anti-aging cream for your vulva. I get a lot of questions from women wanting to find a solution to their vaginal dryness and tightening. Women, maybe just like you, who are looking for something to help them bring that spark back to their sex life. The upcoming Summer of Love Julva Sale is the perfect time for me to let you know all about this product and share some testimonials from women who have been using and loving it! You'll find out how quickly Julva will start to improve your sex life and increase your sex drive… and as women over 40, we all know this is something important, right? I'm talking about what Julva's made of, how I discovered the key ingredients, and how long it took me to create the perfect formula. Julva is made to work for everyone, but if you're finding it too much, I'll explain the different ways you can incorporate it into your daily life. The fantastic thing about Julva is that it's not just for women - men can use it, too - and you can use it on other parts of your body. We're also looking at what other pelvic floor exercises and exercisers you can use in combination with Julva to improve your overall vulva health. Have you lost your sex drive as you've gotten older? Do you have vaginal dryness or pain? Are you ready to get back your libido and reignite your passion? In This Episode: How quickly Julva works to increase your sex drive How you can gain back the elasticity in your vagina What ingredients are in Julva How you can use Julva in combination with pelvic floor exercises to improve vulva strength How you can make your own lubricant What you can do if your vulva is very sensitive Whether or not men can use Julva What other body parts you can use Julva on What other pelvic muscle exercises you can use to improve your vulva health How long it took to create Julva's perfect formula Quotes: "Menopause is mandatory but suffering is optional." (7:32) "Julva's designed to work. Sometimes you need more, sometimes you need less. It's individual." (16:56) "Julva does not contain estrogen. If you are on estrogen, you can certainly keep (and start) using Julva." (18:06) "You want perfect results for a long time so you can enjoy your pleasure, connection, and enjoy your body. The freedom that your body gives you." (19:01) Links Join The KetoGreen Community on Facebook The Hormone Fix Teri Cochrane Follow Teri Cochrane on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Sexual CPR Workshop Series What's Happening to My Hormones? Contact me at: Email Dr. Anna Cabeca Email Dr. Anna's Team Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A lot of people don't realize that grief and tragedy can take literally years to get to a point of acceptance with it. And while it's a very real process for anyone going through it, so many people around them want you to just "get over it" and stop feeling the way you're feeling. It's not that easy, and today's guest, Dr. Laurie Nadel, is here to tell you how you can use humanity's greatest gifts to work through your pain. Dr. Laurie Nadel is a writer and psychotherapist who spent 20 years on the front lines of many traumatic events, from wars to hurricanes. She's used this experience to fuel her quest and education into grief, trauma, and acute stress. Laurie tells us about another first-hand traumatic event she witnessed, when Hurricane Katrina flooded her house, and what it was like watching your heaviest furniture floating in the rising waters. In this episode of Couch Talk, Laurie shares with us how she was called to the premise of her book, The Five Gifts, and what each of these gifts are. It's easy to get stuck in a "woe is me" thought cycle when a tragedy befalls you. When you practice humility, you learn to reframe your question of "why me?" to "why not me?" This shift in attitude can completely alter your outlook on life and your current circumstances. Perhaps one of the most important parts of this episode is how Laurie explains you can, and should, be there for someone going through trauma and grief. It's not always about being there when they're going through it and then leaving, but about sticking around and supporting them through the long haul. Our loved ones who need help will still need help 6 months and more down the road, too. We talk about the other gifts and how you should take each of them into consideration when you're experiencing and supporting through trauma. We also note that there is a difference between post-traumatic growth and post-traumatic stress disorder…. And bring up the many different experiences that can bring these mental health problems into being. How do you help support your friends and family who are experiencing trauma? Do you apply the five gifts to your life circumstances? When have you witnessed a tragedy bring out the best of humanity? In This Episode: How witnessing the horrors of war caused Laurie to examine different careers What it's like to experience your house flooding from a hurricane How tragedy can bring out the best in humanity What the five gifts are and how they came to Dr. Laurie Nadel How you can apply humility to your tragic situations and experiences What having humility can help us connect to How you can be there for other people who are experiencing grief What post-traumatic growth is and how it is related to post-traumatic stress disorder How extreme weather events can have an impact on mental health How long you should wait before connecting with a friend experiencing grief Quotes: "Healing very often takes 3-5 years and people stop wanting to help after 2-3 months. They want you to be over it." (11:15) "Nobody gets a free pass from suffering. Money doesn't buy you the free pass from suffering. Tragic loss can happen, and does happen, to people on the planet every single day." (16:10) "Patience is the gift that allows us to accept that we are where we are. And it's okay. The heart has its own timetable for healing." (19:08) Links Find Dr. Laurie Nadel Online Follow Dr. Laurie Nadel on Instagram | Twitter Buy The Five Gifts: Discovering Hope, Healing, and Strength When Disaster Strikes Find out more about Zen Mind Space Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A staggering 30 million women worldwide suffer from pelvic pain, and it's not only those who have had children. In fact, most women go without talking about their pelvic floor out of embarrassment and confusion. A proper pelvic floor exercise routine will help so many aspects of your life, from your sexual and anatomy health to your physical health and wellbeing. Today's guest is Isa Herrera, pelvic floor physical therapist, and we're talking about everything you need to know about having a healthy pelvic floor. Isa first began her research into the pelvic floor after having a baby but also gaining a lot of pelvic pain and frustration. Her leaky bladder and feeling pressure and pain all the time led her back to her OB/GYN who just told her to do Kegel exercises. But they didn't work for Isa. Kegel exercises. Most women have heard of them, but do you know how to do them properly? We move away from the term Kegel to talk about the over 25 different pelvic floor exercises to support female health. By learning how to connect with your body and your pelvic floor exercises, you'll start to improve your problems, day by day. We also talk about how important it is to educate our daughters about their anatomy and Isa gives a surprising example of her daughter's classmate's lack of knowledge. We need to empower and honor our pelvic floor health in a way our children can grasp and understand so they don't have these problems or questions later in life. Do you practice pelvic floor exercises every day? Are you in a constant state of compression? How do you talk to your children about their sexual health? In This Episode: What Kegels are, how to do them, and who they're not good for What a proper Kegel is and why you need to know about the other ways to do a pelvic floor exercise How women should connect with the pelvic floor exercise What strong pelvic floor muscles help with How sitting incorrectly and for long periods of time can impact your pelvic floor muscles What positions are the best to start doing pelvic floor exercises in How to talk to your daughters about their anatomy and pelvic floor Why vaginoplasty isn't the answer to your pelvic floor health problems Quotes: "All pelvic floor exercises, when it involves a contraction, have three things in common. The clitoris should nod, the area between anus and vagina should pucker, and the anus should wink. Those three parts should happen simultaneously. " (7:32) "If you can see it, then you can fix what's not working." (8:51) "Before you can do a pelvic floor exercise, you've got to bring the mind-body connection to it." (12:31) "How do I go about this in a very holistic, honoring way for my child that she gets it, honors it, and knows that she can communicate and ask questions." (21:01) Links Grab your Free The Perfect Kegel Checklist Find Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS Online Follow Isa on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Keto-Green is the way of eating, and living I developed when I entered perimenopause, and I've shared it in the hope that it helps other women combat the changes their bodies go through during this time. With a foundation in the keto diet, I emphasize alkaline foods and ensuring your body maintains a neutral pH. Not only has KetoGreen helped women manage their changing bodies, many of lost weight following it! Have you ever wondered how to know if your body is in ketosis? In this episode, I talk about why you need to test your urine to make sure you're in - and staying in - ketosis. When our bodies metabolize in ketosis, we're functioning at our best, and this promotes weight loss, as well. However, while it's important to stay in ketosis, it's also super vital that we're maintaining a neutral pH level. By eating alkaline foods and regularly testing our urine's pH levels, we can keep some of the side effects of the keto diet at bay. I also cover what a typical Keto-Green plate consists of, and what foods we should all be striving to eat every single day. Eating a variety of food is important, but we all need to make sure we're consuming lots of leafy greens daily. Then I take some questions from within my KetoGreen Community on Facebook and answer them! These questions are so insightful and have definitely brought up points that so many people on the Keto-Green diet have considered. What can help one can usually help many! If you have any questions about following the Keto-Green diet, definitely join my Facebook group and share with the community. Do you know when your body is in ketosis? How do you maintain a healthy pH balance to do your best to avoid symptoms like keto breath and keto crotch? What kind of foods are you eating on your Keto-Green diet? In This Episode: What Keto-Green actually is How Keto-Green can help reduce the changes caused by perimenopause What changes perimenopause can cause in your body What benefits does an alkaline urine pH have for the body What kind of vegetables you should eat on the Keto-Green diet How being in ketosis helps your body lose weight and balance hormones What a typical Keto-Green looks like and where you can find some delicious recipes Why you should use pH strips to test your urine Quotes: "Keto-Green is getting our body into a state of ketosis and working together to get our body nourished so that our urine pH is alkaline." (2:22) "Greens add fiber, they add alkalinizers, they're loaded with nutrients to help support detoxification, as well, and that's critical to healthy hormone balance." (6:24) "I recommend drinking a tall glass of water when you wake up, because you want to rehydrate right away." (11:44) Links Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy The Hormone Fix Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Autoimmune conditions are becoming more and more common, especially among American women. Why is that? And is it possible to reverse these conditions to live a healthy, happy life? Our guest, Palmer Kippola, has successfully reversed her Multiple Sclerosis and now works with others to naturally reverse their autoimmune diseases. Palmer was a healthy teenager, but one day when she was 19, she woke up with pins and needles in her feet. When they didn't go away, and, in fact, got worse, she went to a doctor who told her that, at 19 years of age, she had Multiple Sclerosis and would soon be in a wheelchair. Determined to discover the root cause of her MS, Palmer thought back on her life, and considered whether chronic stress could have been a factor. When she started managing her stress levels, changing her diet, and exercising regularly, Palmer noticed improvements to her autoimmune condition. In this episode, we talk about what it was like getting diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at only 19 years old. Palmer shares how identifying her triggers was crucial to curing the disease and why we need to look at external environmental indicators. She also shares the acronym FIGHTS that she lives by every day and encourages others to, as well. A common question Palmer is asked by others trying to reverse their conditions is "what should I eat?", so she explains what type of diet works well to for autoimmune conditions and gut health… and what foods you need to avoid and cut out of your diet. We also look at clear infections and what these have to do with chronic disease. Then, we look at both the internal and external factors that make up our health and what we can do at a personal level to reduce our exposure to them. And finally, we explore all the different medical tests you can take to truly get to the bottom of your gut health, food intolerances, and autoimmune diseases. Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease? Do you eat a diet designed to give your gut the best food for it? How do you consider FIGHTS in your everyday life? In This Episode: How Palmer reversed her Multiple Sclerosis, healed her gut, and reclaimed her health What can happen when you identify your autoimmune disease triggers Why stress can have a dramatic impact on the development of autoimmune disease How you can keep your immune system healthy during perimenopause and menopause Why the factors of our health are not solely linked to DNA anymore as once thought What FIGHTS stands for and why you should approach your health with it in mind What you should eat to help heal your gut and, more importantly, what you should cut out of your diet How infections are linked to autoimmune disease What the difference between toxins and toxicants is and how you can start to reduce them in your life What medical tests you should consider if you're trying to figure out what gut issues you have Quotes: "We are way more in control of our health outcomes than we ever imagined possible. And even though your doctor may be telling you, "there's nothing you can do, except take medication," I really would encourage people to become the CEO of their own health and well-being, and to do the research, it's there." (11:28) "Food [is] the first place to start because it's the highest leverage of any of the categories that they've examined. And [medical practitioners] often told me that 60 to 80% of their clients or patients saw symptom improvement, or complete resolution, when they addressed their inflammatory foods, took them out of the diet, and added in the nourishing foods." (13:08) "Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, in fact, I've heard that it's found in all grains, different types of gluten, maybe 23,000 different proteins. And it's about as digestible as human hair, which sounds terrible, gross and awful. So it's very difficult for anybody to be able to digest. And more recent research has come out showing that it creates a leaky gut in anyone who eats it." (20:35) Links Get your Free Optimal Food Guide! Find Palmer Kippola Online Follow Palmer Kippola on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Buy Beat Autoimmune: The 6 Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Feeling stuck in a rut and in need of a change is an incredibly common feeling. In fact, as we mature and age, this feeling will intensify as we find our priorities and motivations change. Finding you're at a fork in the road can be an exciting time full of possibilities, and today's guest, Sheree Clark, has built her midlife around this concept. Sheree didn't always live and breath change and helping other women in midlife as a health and life coach, but she has embraced this role. Originally, Sheree actually owned an advertising agency with her partner that ran for 25 years - until her relationship ended, too. She was faced with a choice: continue with what she knew or branch out and try something different. Now a healthy living coach, TV presenter, accomplished author, and aspiring speaker, Sheree helps us all learn how to truly appreciate life and teaches us how we can find insight into all the lessons life has brought us. In fact, Sheree actually specializes in raw food and how to overcome career burnout - both incredibly important topics for our physical and mental health. On this episode of Couch Talk, we're talking all things change. How do you know when it's time to make a huge life-changing decision - because knowing when is one of the hardest things to figure out. Sheree also gives us her best method for connecting to your heart and truly listening to find out what it wants to do. She also encourages us all to set up informational interviews with the women who inspire us. Perhaps most importantly, she talks about the difference between feeling stuck with where you are in life and actually feeling content with where you're at. Have you been feeling stuck and not sure what to do about it? When's the last time you made space to truly listen to your heart? How have your motivations changed as you've gotten older? In This Episode: How to know when you need to start doing something else with your life How to ask and listen to what your heart what it wants What an informational interview is and how this can help you find your authentic voice Why our motivations change as we age How to know when you're at a fork in the road What the difference between feeling stuck and content is Quotes: "I loved it until I didn't, and when I didn't, I decided I needed to do something else." (2:06) "I think it's okay to feel done with things." (8:45) "When we don't feel our best, we can't be our best." (16:22) "I want to be the best I can be in this body because it makes me smarter and funnier and happier and better to be around." (17:31) Links Grab your Free Gift: What the Fork are you Waiting for? Find Sheree Clark and Fork in the Road Online Follow Sheree on Facebook | Instagram Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Falling in love is the easy part. The chemical reaction in your body when you find someone to share your life with is fun, exciting, and adventurous. It's staying in love that's hard. Today, I'm joined by relationship expert, Arielle Ford, about how keep your relationships alive, thriving, and full of love. Arielle has been in the relationship game for a long time and has researched and written so many books on the subject, including The Soulmate Secret and Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate. Her work has helped women across the world find love and connect with their husbands on a deeper, more understanding and emotional level. I actually met Arielle through JJ Virgin who met the love of her life following Arielle's advice. Being in a loving marriage herself, Arielle expresses that while she was in love with her husband, when they first got married she wished she knew more about how to make relationships work. There's a lot more to it than just a feeling of love. She describes some of the 9 irreconcilable differences that most relationships face and how you can come up with creative solutions - not compromises - to get around them. Statistically, one of the biggest causes of divorce is differences in opinion about how to spend money. Arielle shares a very personal story of the creative solution her and her husband came up with when they first got married and had different financial backgrounds. Open and honest communication is paramount in a relationship and so many issues can be reconciled just by talking about them. We talk about the concept of women being pleasure puppies, which, essentially, means that women need to make self-care a priority in their everyday life. In the same vein, women need to be aware that we are responsible for our own happiness, not our husband's, though of course, when you're working together as a well-oiled machine, mutual happiness will come much easier. Arielle gives some helpful tips on how to use positive reinforcement with your husband to help get rid of any bad habits - that's right, no more screaming matches!! It all comes down to making your husband feel like your hero. Do you withhold sex from your husband out of punishment or just not being in the mood? How do you prioritize your husbands wants and needs and show him that you love him? What do you do to reignite a spark that's maybe starting to go out in your relationship? Let me know in the comments. In This Episode: What the 9 irreconcilable differences in most relationships are How coming up with creative solutions to your differences is the key to a lasting relationship What to do when you disagree about money in a marriage What to do when you're starting to feel out of love with your partner Why you should have sex with your partner even when you're not in the mood Why women need to become pleasure puppies How to make your husband feel like a hero What The Platinum Rule is How to have clarity on what kind of partner you want to manifest into your life Why you need to have S-E-X before a first date How to fast track or reignite a relationship spark Why it's sometimes okay to go to bed angry Quotes: "So the truth is real, adult, mature, love is a behavior. It's a practice, it's a decision, it's a choice, it's an action, it's a way of being. And yes, you can be with your true soulmate, and have days or moments when you hate them. And that is also normal. It doesn't mean that you don't love them." (11:33) "[Understand] your husband isn't there to make you happy. But you can train them how to make you happy… It's called positive reinforcement. And for those of you who are thinking, "well, this is how you train dogs or dolphins." Yes, yes, it's the same technique. But it works." (16:08) "And the reason for [your 2nd and 3rd divorce] isn't that you keep choosing the same person over and over again. The reason is you have not grown and changed. Because if you had grown and changed, you would be attracting a better partner." (28:29) Links Join Arielle's Masterclass to Attract Your Soulmate Find Arielle Ford Online Check out Areielle's Books Follow Areille on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

When it comes to the food we eat daily, it's astonishing to learn how our farming practices have changed so much over the decades. It used to be possible to consume all our necessary vitamins and minerals through food. But now, it's become a bit of a minefield to ensure we're reaching recommended daily values and consuming food from sustainable sources. On this episode of Couch Talk, I'm joined by Autumn Smith, co-founder of Paleovalley, to talk about how she healed her body by switching to a paleo diet. It was almost out of nowhere that, as a teenager, Autumn started showing symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as SIBO and IBS. However, at the time, not much research was done into this area of health, so doctors were stumped as to what was causing her to feel unwell. As a professional dancer, Autumn was fit, but she describes herself as unhealthy as she gives us a glimpse into what a typical day in her life would have been. But with the help of her husband, she completely overhauled her diet. These changes included grass fed and grass finished beef, plenty of leafy greens, and getting loads of Vitamin C in her daily diet. In fact, her healthy changes supported her through a wonderful pregnancy and postpartum experience! Her companies, Paleovalley and Wild Pastures, offer customers a chance to get the highest quality beef and other meat products, supplements, protein, and snack bars that you know will be of the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Through our chat, it becomes clear how passionate Autumn is about the paleo way of life and how this is reflected in her healthy vibrance that exudes throughout this episode. Autumn tells us what micronutrients she feels are vitally important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and I have to agree with all of her recommendations! We also talk about how exercise is so necessary and beneficial to support your healthy lifestyle. Do you think about your micronutrients on a daily basis? What type of exercise makes you feel like you're bursting with joy? How do you prioritize you and your health every single day? In This Episode: What a day in Autumn's life looked like before and after she found the paleo diet How you can be fit but unhealthy How you can heal both SIBO and IBS through the paleo diet How to have a healthy, vibrant pregnancy and postpartum Why you need to prioritize yourself How our food culture has changed over the decades Why we should strive to get our micronutrients through food, not supplements What micronutrients we need on a daily basis How you can work an active routine into your daily life What the benefits of yoga are to a stressful life How we can start raising our children with healthy habits Quotes: "But what I was noticing is I was really fit, but I wasn't well. And it was kind of like my clients, people I was working with, they were working their buns off to look great, but not necessarily energized. They weren't joyful all the time." (4:55) "[I had to] prioritize my health in every sense of the term. And that's kind of what it's been like to get me here. [Even now,] it's not like I've arrived. I'm still working at trying to prioritize appropriately." (9:36) "Ask yourself, if everything burned the same amount of calories, what would you do? Like, don't listen to me. Go out there and find something that makes you feel like happy in your heart. For me, it's like a little dance party that I never dread. I look forward to it. I leave feeling amazing." (28:45) Links Find Paleovalley Online Find Wild Pastures Online Follow Paleovalley on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Follow Autumn Smith on Facebook Products Mentioned on the Show: Use code cabeca10 to get 10% off! Grass Fed Organ Complex Essential C Complex 100% Grass Fed Bone Broth Protein Superfood Bars Wild Pastures Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter If you liked this episode, you should probably check out these past episodes: 139: The Hormone Fix w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca 137: How Essential Oils Can Help Reduce Chronic Stress, Migraines & More! w/ Dr. Mariza Snyder 036: Are You Paying Attention To What Your Poop Is Telling You? w/ Dr. Marisol Teijeiro

Whether you've never been in a long-term relationship, feel like you need to grab the next man you meet, or you're finding your way back to life after a divorce, it's never too late to find love. As our guest, Dr Diana Kirschner, explains, when you're willing and ready to put yourself out there to find Mr. or Mrs. Right, miracles happen. The perfect mate for you is out there. Dr. Diana is a psychologist and renowned love expert who has helped millions of people find their soulmate, written multiple books, and frequently appeared on TV programs to help the nation find love. Being born into a world where she wasn't part of a loving family to finding and marrying her soulmate of 35 years, Dr. Diana is definitely someone to admire. She attributes her healthy relationship to all the techniques that she uses in her newly re-released book, Love in 90 Days. These methods include falling deeply in love with yourself, mindful talking and listening exercises with your partner, and being intimate regularly. It's about restoring our confidence and feeling so comfortable with who you are that your partner never wants to let you go. In this episode, we're talking about the rule of three and why you need to apply it to every aspect of your dating life. We share how to find the essence of who you are and the importance of renaming yourself. And, maybe most importantly, how you can live with love in your life every single day. I share that after my divorce in 2010, a phrase I felt connected to was "I can't go back, but I could have stayed in." Dr. Diana explained to me why this type of thinking is counterproductive to healing after a divorce. And on top of this, why you should be on the lookout for an upgraded model of your ex, a "Jim+", so to speak. Have you recently gone through a divorce or breakup that's left you reeling? Are you in love with yourself? How do you prioritize sex in your relationship? In This Episode: What the Rule of Three is and why it's important to follow this when you first start dating How you can learn who the essential YOU is and rename her How you can rely on the same inner confidence you've had since you were a teenager What the 8 habits of living love are Why you should always prioritize sex with your partner How you can practice listening to your partner for a healthier relationship Where you can search for a new relationship Quotes: "So even if you're 63, you are feeling like you're 18! You are programming yourself to be the Vivacious Vixen, right? You are dressing that, you are playing with that, and it works! It really, really, really works. And so what happens is you get all the wisdom of your age, but you also get all the youth and vitality which makes you unstoppable." (9:30) "The friendship is the basis of the whole thing. And if you're alienated, you don't know what's going on with each other. So you don't have the friendship. So you want to really make the friendship happen. And you don't know, so you need to hear. You really need to hear." (17:19) "There are a number of proven ways to heal heartbreak. Heartbreak actually causes pain in the physical part of the brain that registers physical pain. Like if someone punches you, that same part of the brain registers heartbreak. That's why it's so horrible." (23:06) Links Buy Love In 90 Days and get $1000 in Freebies Find Dr. Diane Kirschner Online Follow Dr. Diane on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter If you liked this episode, you should probably check out these past episodes: Nuances to exercising over 50! Oh the joys! Re-thinking Your Cervix: Pain, Orgasms And More Turn Your Mate into Your Soulmate

Brain fog, menstrual memory, dementia, and Alzheimer's are all conditions and diseases that affect our brain. All of us worry about those times when we forget something, and in our 20s and 30s it's usually not a big deal. But when we get older, into our 50s, 60s, and beyond, the concern can definitely be real -- are we losing our memories for good? Oftentimes, the cause for these illnesses starts well before we're even aware that we have a problem, but there is good news. You can fix your brain! And today's guest and expert, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, is here to tell you how. Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a leading expert, author, and specialist, studying how gluten-containing foods impact our gut. He's basically the Sherlock Holmes of chronic disease. His latest research shows the links between gluten, the gut, and the brain and highlights how important it is to have good immune health. Today we're talking about the changes your body goes through that means you might test positive for Celiac disease later in life. We learn about oral intolerance and explain why it's something you need to understand to start managing your gut symptoms. Plus, we're looking at the factors in early to mid-life that can contribute to issues, gut symptoms, and poor brain health later in life. Dr. Tom also goes over what simple changes you can make in your diet and fitness routine to help promote healthy brain function. Finally, we're looking at the blood tests you can ask your doctor for if you're really worried. Are you worried about your memory? Do you suffer from brain fog? What changes to your diet have you made to try to help your symptoms? In This Episode: Why everyone should know what their normal fasting glucose is What the connection between the gut and the brain is What happens to cause Celiac disease later in life What loss of oral tolerance is and why it's important to understand Why wheat can change from a minor to a major irritant Why living a stressful life can cause menopausal memory What simple and basic food changes you can make to improve your brain health What tests you can ask for to help diagnose these health problems Quotes: "These tests that - in general doctors use that tell you are you sick? Or are you healthy?- Can actually be interpreted from 'where are you on the scale?" (6:45) "70% of people with a sensitivity to wheat have hypoperfusion of the brain, a decreased blood supply to the brain." (12:58) "When your ovaries start shutting down it's the job of your adrenal glands to start ramping up and making about 1/10th the estrogen that your ovaries used to make." (27:48) Links Find Dr. Tom O'Bryan Online Follow Dr. Tom O'Bryan on Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Pick up your copy of You Can Fix Your Brain and all of Dr. O'Bryan's bonuses Download the first chapter of You Can Fix Your Brain Learn more about Vibrant Labs Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter