The Hormone Solution | Perimenopause, Menopause, HRT, Weight Loss & Women's Midlife Health

Julie is a veteran of the healing arts, practicing for 4 decades. She is a clinical nutritionist practicing metabolic nutrition, functional health testing and health care, bodywork and mind/body relationships. She works with all types of health conditions and dysfunction, as she sees that there are a set of core root causes of all illnesses with an infinite array of individual expressions. She seeks to understand the intersections and treat each person as an individual. In this episode, we're diving into a fascinating topic: estrogen toxicity and how to support safe detoxification. We'll explore the difference between estrogen dominance and toxicity, and the symptoms of both. Julie shares her experience using testing methods like Dutch testing. We'll take a closer look at phases 1 and 2 estrogen detoxification process and how it affects our body's levels of estrogen. We clarify that estrogen, specifically estradiol, is not the problem but estrogen-mimicking compounds. We'll discuss how compounds like phenolics and heavy metals can act on our hormone receptors and potentially contribute to weight gain and gut issues like SIBO. But don't worry, we've got you covered with safe ways to support proper detoxification, like the importance of bile, coffee enemas, and the pros and cons of detox supplements like DIM. Overall, this episode offers a comprehensive look at estrogen toxicity and provides practical solutions for safely supporting proper detoxification. Today's podcast was sponsored by Fully Vital get 15% off on your purchase with coupon code KAREN15. Listen to the interview with Faraz Khan creator of Fully Vital. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Get started today here. If you are interested in our group coaching program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause including the Gold Tier, you can get the details & register here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Get ready, ladies! In this episode, we're taking everything you thought you knew about exercise and nutrition up a notch. It's not just about working out and eating well - it's about building muscle to age gracefully. We'll explore why protein is critical to maintaining muscle mass, the hormones that impact muscles, how to get started whether you're a newbie or a seasoned lifter and much more! So let's dive in and learn more about the role of muscles as we age! Book your discovery call today here to find out how we can help you lose weight and optimize your hormones. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Get started here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Did you know that sugar is eight times more addictive than cocaine? And that the average American consumes over 66 pounds of added sugar each year, leading to a range of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Finding tools to help you break free from sugar addiction is crucial. Sometimes these tools come in the form of alternative modalities of healing that can help address the root causes of addiction. In this episode, we're going to explore one of these modalities called The Emotion and Body Code with our guest, Siobhan Harris. Siobhan is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and a certified practitioner in The Emotion Code and The Body Code. She understands firsthand the debilitating impact of sugar addiction and has found The Emotion and Body Code to be a powerful tool in her own recovery. Today, she'll be sharing her experience with us and how these alternative modalities can help us overcome sugar addiction. Speaker on Sugar Addiction | Health Coach | Unsweetened Sio Unsweetened Sio: 159 - Mastering Peri and Post Menopause with Karen Martel - Part 1 on Apple Podcasts Unsweetened Sio: 170 - Mastering Peri and Post Menopause with Karen Martel - Part 2 on Apple Podcasts Siobhan Harris (@unsweetenedsio) • Instagram photos and videos Checkout Marthas site HBY (herbestyears.com) Book your discovery call today here to find out how we can help you lose weight and optimize your hormones. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Get the details here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Get ready to be informed and empowered! In this podcast episode, Karen dives into the different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) options for women. From pills to patches, creams to suppositories, pellets to injections, we'll cover it all! We'll explore the benefits and drawbacks of each option and take a deep dive into the history of HRT. And guess what? The ultimate goal is to leave you feeling empowered with valuable information to help you make informed decisions about your health. But wait, there's more! We'll also discuss the harmful effects of birth control pills on women and why this is one of the worst choices for managing your menopausal symptoms. Ultimately, the goal of this episode is to leave listeners feeling empowered and equipped with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their health and wellness. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Get started here. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Are you curious about the newest weight loss medication taking the world by storm? In this episode of our podcast, we take a deep dive into GLP-1 receptor agonists otherwise known as Ozempic and Monjauro. With obesity rates on the rise, there's a growing need for effective weight loss solutions, and these medications are quickly becoming a popular choice. Join us as we explore the science behind these medications, their potential benefits, and how they're changing the landscape of weight loss treatment. I'm thrilled to welcome Caleb Greer to the show. As a Nurse Practitioner with a focus on neuroscience, functional medicine, and integrative psychiatry, Caleb has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of weight loss and metabolic health. He has helped over a thousand individuals optimize their function through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates neurology, psychology, epigenetics, nutrition, biomechanics, and medicine. Caleb is passionate about restoring the philosophical components of health and well-being, emphasizing the disciplines that lead to a great understanding of the Self. Join us as we learn from his expertise and insights on these groundbreaking weight loss medications. In this episode The difference between Tirzepatide and Semaglutide How do GLP-1 agonists act on the pleasure centers in the brain Do they affect sexual pleasure? What is the rate of rebound weight gain? Can you stop the medication and not regain the weight? How does it work for women in peri and post-menopause? Why is it so hard for peri and post-menopausal women to lose weight? Caleb discusses how weight loss can affect a person's psychology, particularly if they identify as the "fat person" and use weight as a means of protection. Nausea and migraines are common side effects, but there are ways to prevent or minimize them. - Some people may respond better to one medication over the other, and if someone had side effects or didn't lose weight on one of them, they may have a chance to get results using the other drug. Rare side effects like thyroid cancer, how much of a problem are they? How to use maintenance doses to maintain weight loss. How to stop semaglutide. What are some other medications that can be used in conjunction with GLP -1s to improve weight loss results? What are some other peptides that are effective for weight loss? and more! Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Get started here. If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill out this form. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Excuses, excuses, excuses. We all have them, especially when it comes to sticking to a healthy lifestyle. But it's time to put those excuses to rest! In this episode, host and health enthusiast, Pa Sherman, and her friend dive into the top 10 excuses people make for not eating right and exercising regularly. From "I'll start tomorrow" to "I don't have time to cook," they tackle them all with humor and real talk. So put down that bag of chips and grab a celery stick, because it's time to get serious about our health! Pam Sherman - Lose Weight, Gain Confidence (theperfectbalance.guru) Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Get started here. Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. If you are interested in our group coaching program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, you can get the details & register here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Join Dr. Tara Scott, the Hormone Guru, as she delves deep into the complex relationship between estrogen and breast cancer. In this episode, Dr. Scott sheds light on the role of estrogen in breast cancer, the truth about estrogen replacement therapy and breast cancer, and the various factors that affect estrogen metabolism. With over 25 years of experience and 3 board certifications in OB/GYN, Functional medicine and Integrative medicine, Dr. Scott provides evidence-based insights into how women can optimize their hormone health and reduce their risk of breast cancer. Don't miss this informative and empowering episode! drtarascott.com Order your DUTCH Hormone Test Kit Today! Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Book your call today to get started here. Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In this Q&A Karen answers listeners' questions on all things hormones and weight loss. maymoon_design When you refer to HRT are these natural or synthetic hormones? I am having a very hard time with hot flushes. janelleminto Can HRT cause/ contribute to a thickening in the lining of the uterus? I recently had surgery to remove this and wondered if the hormones could be a cause. lcavazza66 If I struggle with progesterone replacement, is it ok to just use estrogen and testosterone? I can't sleep, gain weight and struggle with progesterone. I had severe PMDD when I was younger prior to partial hysterectomy. Labs show estrogen dominance but adding progesterone makes me feel worse. Kimdixonwiley How do you know how much HRT to prescribe when Canadian blood work only gives Estrogen and Progesterone not actual numbers? Carol What serology test should I get if I have been in menopause for 2 years. Estrogen will be low but what are the levels we are hoping to achieve for both estrogen and progesterone? If supplementing how often should we check this - serology and with the Dutch? Md say levels will fluctuate so they don't want to do testing - how can we make our case to them to get it done? How do I know a progesterone is bioidentical? Jennifer Hi Karen, I love your podcast as you are so informative! I'm 46 and have been on my current hrt for 6 months. I experienced a lot of side effects at the beginning of my hrt. I had migraines and felt depressed and extremely emotional. This went on for months and was debilitating. So my provider put me on the following treatment to assist with the symptoms stating I was really estrogen dominant and needed more progesterone. I have noticed I feel better when I'm not taking any progesterone during my period. Is it possible to have too much progesterone and then have adverse effects? I don't feel like I'm reaping any of the benefits so many others have with progesterone. Pam Hi Karen! I'm 59 and was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in my early 20s after my 1st child. I'm just wondering if something is off b/c it seems like my hair is really thinning. I'm taking Armour Thyroid 90 mg daily. My doctor says everything is normal. I'm also struggling with weight loss resistance. I know this is a lot but would really appreciate any insight you may have. I love listening to your podcasts, I learn so much! Thanks for all you do and know that you're making a difference in the lives of many! KK Hi Karen! After listening to your podcast a couple of years ago, I got my hormones checked and found a Functional Practitioner to go over my health - she confirmed I was in Menopause and that my Progesterone was flat-lining, my Testosterone and Estrogen were low. My question is, Should I be getting better results? I still struggle with quality sleep and maintaining lubrication and holding onto menopausal weight, I have still been having DHEA (50mg per day). My practitioner believes that the DHEA is better to boost than Progesterone or Testosterone. Should I expect better results or am I being ridiculous? Luhu Hi Karen, Your number one fan here :) Studying with FDN to become a practitioner, very well-versed in gut health, hormones, etc but cannot figure out my own body since menopause! When my estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all went very low—6 for E and T, I gained weight all over and can't lose it. Also developed chronic gut issues in menopause despite no gluten, no dairy, no sugar, (no fun!). SO Q: I started on the estrogen patch applying one half of the .025 dose, next day I added the next half, felt so much more energy and felt like I started losing lbs but quickly developed heartburn/reflux and felt a little overstimulated (maybe an adhesive ingredient in the patch? I'm very sensitive), I also felt some discomfort in my liver/gallbladder area even though I support both. I waited 3 weeks before adding progesterone due to past issues (ok'd by DR), then applied Quicksilver Scientific's topical progesterone 8mg and all hell broke loose. Within 2 days I retained so much water, and looked like I'd gained another 10lbs, belly got so swollen from diaphragm down and I felt weird pinching-like gas pains in ribs under right breast and then it moved to under left breast and the heartburn/reflux got worse. I had to stop both hormones :(. Please help, what do you think is going on with my body? Jean clark I'm almost 54 (bday in May) my local naturopath prescribed bio-identical hormone replacement without having me do a hormone test first. Should I be taking a hormone test before just going ahead with a prescription? It is all so confusing. Thanks!! Anonymous What is your morning routine? What time do you eat breakfast and what do you eat? Do you drink coffee? Could not eating breakfast actually raise your blood sugar? Anonymous Hi Karen, I was wondering how your experience with Fully Vital hair growth system has been? Thank you, Gail Anonymous How does one determine when it's appropriate to use 50/50 Biest

Dr. Rand McClain is a dedicated regenerative & sports medicine specialist who enjoys helping patients with their complex medical care and providing insightful patient education at Regenerative & Sports Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Rand's patients (many of which are A-List celebrities and world-class athletes) come to his practice, in search of the innovative treatments in which he specializes. From bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapies, Dr. Rand has dedicated the past 35 years to redefining what it means to be in optimal health. In this episode Introduction to the topic of Testosterone for women, symptoms of low T, and hormone therapy. The difficulty of finding a competent hormone doctor. Why I chose Dr. Rand to be my personal hormone doctor and the doctor I chose to work with in my peri and post-menopause clinic. Explanation of where testosterone is produced in the female body and its functions beyond sex drive and muscle building. The challenges of obtaining testosterone. How testosterone affects bone and muscle. The importance of testosterone for women's heart function and its breast protective qualities. Sleep Apnea and its relation to testosterone replacement The tests that are necessary to determine testosterone deficiency and the ideal testosterone levels for women. The effects of testosterone on other hormones, such as estrogen, and DHEA. Dosing testosterone replacement in women Pros and cons of testosterone pellet therapy Typical benefits of testosterone therapy for women and its effects on weight loss. The best delivery methods for testosterone therapy. Anabolic steroids vs testosterone Discussion about the use of anabolic steroids in women and the reasons a person would want to use them over other hormones and more! https://drrandmcclain.com/ https://psrmed.com If you are interested in working with Dr. McClain please book your discovery call here. Order your DUTCH kit today with coupon code 100OFF to get $100 off your kit. Comes with a free interpretation video from Karen. Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. Today's podcast is sponsored by Fully Vital Hair Wekkness. Get 15% off your order with Fully Vital Hair Wellness with coupon code KAREN15. Listen to the episode I did with founder Faraz Khan "Female Hair Loss 101 Why it Happens and What you Can do About it with Faraz Khan" If you are interested in our group coaching program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, you can get the details & register here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Join host Karen as she sits down with two of her favorite women, Danielle Daem and Danielle Hamilton, for a roundtable discussion on the wild world of sugar addiction. In this episode, we answer listeners' questions on all things sugar! What are your fav supplements to help with insulin resistance? I know I shouldn't be eating junk but it keeps sneaking back into my life. Where should I even start? Common advice I hear is, "listen to your body." How can I know if I can even trust what my body is telling me? How does one best manage their hormones when heading into the perimenopausal state as it relates to blood sugar regulation? I'm terrified of feeling my emotions and don't even know where to start. How do I navigate the emotional work without falling apart? How do I discover what's really at the root of my addiction to sugar? Dani H. Is eating whole fruits (dried or fresh) going to cause insulin resistance the same way that sugar or sweets or breads etc... will? Also, what would the best options be when someone wants a little something sweet? My blood sugar is usually around 108-120 in the morning after waking up. I want to get it below 100. I do not want diabetes. I know I have insulin resistance issues. I am post menopausal. I take excellent blood sugar supplements and exercise. I eat healthy and have been trying more plant based eating, always with a lot of vegetables. I still have meat once in a while. What is the best way to bring this number down in the morning and stay more balanced throughout the day? My father is diabetic and I do not want to end up there. Thank you! 44 years old. Fasting blood sugar is never good— always 100-115 in the morning (7am-noon) no matter if I ate at 11pm or hadn't eaten for 18 hours and no matter how little or much sugar I ate. Thyroid labs all normal, but many symptoms of hypothyroid- weight gain, fatigue especially. Chicken or the egg here? Thyroid causing issues with blood sugar or blood sugar causing issues with thyroid? Or something else completely? Nothing seems to move the needle on either except thyroid speeding up if things move toward the hyper side of range or just out… but not sure what made that happen in the first place. Losing hope and money trying to stop this and heal since labs are in range- western med drs are useless. It's in my head, right, hah. Holistic drs have only helped me with parts of healing (no more mold, candida, etc), but no one can solve the weight and exhaustion issue. I live a very clean lifestyle in terms of food and products and air/water. Danielle Daem is a Sugar Freedom Expert & Somatic Embodiment Coach who is passionate about helping women heal their relationship with sugar and themselves so they can reclaim control over their health and energy once and for all! Using her extensive knowledge in nutrition, somatic healing, trauma, and personal coaching, Dani helps her clients discover a new way of living in which sugar cravings and guilt no longer controls their health and life. Her root cause approach to addiction understands that our relationship with food ultimately stems from our relationship with ourselves. Danielle is the creator of the Break Free From Sugar Program and the host of the top-rated "Beyond Sugar Freedom Podcast" where she dives deep into conversations about the root causes of sugar dependency and total body health and wellness. Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others learn to heal themselves by uncovering and addressing their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program. Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. If you are interested in our group coaching program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, you can register or join the waitlist at https://karenmartel.com/ontrack Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Join host Karen as she sits down with two of her favorite women, Danielle Daem and Danielle Hamilton, for a roundtable discussion on the wild world of sugar addiction. In this episode The science behind why we crave the sweet stuff, including hormones, glucose regulation, and insulin resistance. Learn about the impact past trauma and "health" foods have on our sugar addiction and discover practical strategies to break the cycle. Breaking down insulin resistance, reactive hypoglycemia, and type 2 diabetes, and how to determine if you have blood sugar issues, including ideal lab ranges and tests, and the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring. Insights into the major non-physical root causes of sugar addiction, including emotional factors and trauma. Explore the connection between hormones and sugar addiction and how hormones drive our emotions, including depression and anxiety. Learn about popular so-called "health" foods that can dysregulate glucose and how to explore the emotional root cause of sugar addiction. The connection between stress and blood sugar. The use of psychedelics to overcome trauma. and much more! So grab your favorite non-sweet treat and join Karen, Danielle Daem, and Danielle Hamilton as they explore the complexities of sugar addiction and help you kick that sweet tooth to the curb! Danielle Daem is a Sugar Freedom Expert & Somatic Embodiment Coach who is passionate about helping women heal their relationship with sugar and themselves so they can reclaim control over their health and energy once and for all! Using her extensive knowledge in nutrition, somatic healing, trauma, and personal coaching, Dani helps her clients discover a new way of living in which sugar cravings and guilt no longer controls their health and life. Her root cause approach to addiction understands that our relationship with food ultimately stems from our relationship with ourselves. Danielle is the creator of the Break Free From Sugar Program and the host of the top-rated "Beyond Sugar Freedom Podcast" where she dives deep into conversations about the root causes of sugar dependency and total body health and wellness. Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others learn to heal themselves by uncovering and addressing their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program. Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. If you are interested in our group coaching program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, you can register or join the waitlist at https://karenmartel.com/ontrack Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Nathalie Niddam is a holistic nutritionist, human potential & epigenetic coach with a particular interest in Longevity. She runs a large community on Facebook (and Mighty Networks) and is the host of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast. Nat was introduced to peptides and peptide Bioregulators a few years ago and has been fascinated with the potential that they represent for human health span and lifespan ever since...Nat is committed to sharing (and learning) information on these with as many people as possible - like many doctors and researchers in the space, she truly believes that these tiny proteins have the power to revolutionize medicine in the very near future. You can find her at natniddam.com In this episode What are peptides? Are they legal and safe? Where can you get them? The role of pharmaceutical companies with peptide production How are they administered? My own experience with peptides What are Bio regulator peptides? What peptides are best for weight loss? Ozempik versus Monjauro Dangers of weight loss peptides Are HGH peptides safe? Best peptides for gut health, immune system and longevity and more! Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In part 2 of the progesterone series, I talk about what types of bioidentical progesterone are best. What progesterone sensitivity and PMDD are caused by and what you can do about it. Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Progesterone is an incredible hormone that plays a key role in many aspects of women's health. While it is widely known for its role in fertility and pregnancy, did you know that progesterone has many other benefits that you might not be aware of? In this exciting podcast, we will uncover the numerous benefits of progesterone that go beyond just fertility, and discuss the safety and effectiveness of bioidentical progesterone replacement therapy. You'll learn about the differences between synthetic progestins and natural progesterone. We'll also investigate the best methods for administering it, whether it be through oral, topical, or troche forms. We'll also talk about signs and symptoms that you may be low in progesterone or have too much, as well as the effects of progesterone on premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and much more! Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Dr. Robert Selig is a functional medicine practitioner, hair tissue mineral analysis expert, and owner of Back To Natural Health in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. After 30+ years of experience and research in the natural health field and learning how to cure his own adrenal exhaustion and copper toxicity, he offers adult and child patients individualized care plans tailored around their biochemistry using revolutionary new tests like HTMA rather than typical blood tests which don't provide the important cellular information needed to get healthy. Patients can expect increased energy and hormone levels, less brain fog and chronic infections, natural weight management, and full body healing using the most efficient, time-tested, and effective therapies and methods. In this episode The importance of magnesium and why most people are deficient Magnesium and your energy levels What chelates the magnesium out of our body Best way to test for minerals and why standard blood work isn't good enough Mineral connection to old medicine Hair tissue mineral analysis and how it applies to the big picture in mineral levels The fab 4 for minerals and your health Why the mineral ratios are so important to look at Heavy metals and how minerals are needed for this Copper toxicity versus copper deficiency The iron and copper relationship How to interpret the hair mineral analysis to find heavy metal toxicity Why we have a toxicity epidemic that is causing a lot of obesity in our society Are we all copper toxic or deficient? Minerals and our adrenal system Minerals and hormone health DHEA and copper relationship and more! Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Less than 8% of people actually stick to their resolutions each year, yet millions of people continue to set goals with high hopes of a better year ahead. In this episode, we talk about Our personal goals for the year. What have been our biggest stumbling blocks as well as our clients when it comes to reaching goals? What are the top things that women can do to help reach their goals? Karen's number one tool is making sure you do what it is you set out to accomplish in life. The number #1 thing that women have to stop thinking! Why do we give up on our goals and what to do to change that? How to create sustainable changes for long-term results and more!! Pam has been a fitness professional for 25 years as an instructor, coach and trainer. She's AFAA certified in group exercise and personal training. She is passionate about helping women make exercise a priority (especially strength training) and eating for their goals and longevity. Helping women realize that taking care of themselves is not selfish, it's self-care as well as putting their needs first/on their calendar is so important to Pam. Her tagline is Your Health is Your Wealth! Jessica started in the fitness industry about 10 years ago as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. Soon after, she realized that helping people reach their health goals was a lot more than just how much you move your body, but also about what you eat, how you sleep and how you manage your stress levels. This motivated her to get a nutrition, hormone specialist and gut health specialist certification so she could help people tackle their health issues from a foundational perspective. Jessica's firm belief is that health optimization is not only found just by changing things in your lifestyle but also by your mindset and realizing that health is a continuous journey of educating yourself. Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Elle Russ is a #1 bestselling author, world-renowned thyroid health expert, and thought leader on confidence and self-esteem. Elle has written for Entrepreneur and has been featured in Success, HuffPost, Podcasting Magazine, Mind Body Green, Prevention, and more. Elle is the author of Confident As Fu*k and The Paleo Thyroid Solution – a book which has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. She is also a TV-Film writer and the screenwriter of the award-winning documentary film Headhunt Revisited. She holds a degree in Philosophy from The University of California - Santa Cruz. Elle has been coaching people all over the world in a variety of areas for over a decade. She is also the host of The Elle Russ Show - a weekly show intended to inspire, motivate, and educate. Elle has been podcasting for 8 years with hundreds of guests and 20 million downloads. Elle offers affordable online courses and free masterclasses. In this episode; Elle's hypothyroid journey. How hypothyroidism can affect your reproductive system. How her so called healthy diet and lifestyle may have been contributing to her hypothyroidism. What you need to do to feel your best on medication. How to go about figuring out the root cause of your hypothyroidism. The frustrations of dealing with the medical system and what you can do about it. My own story of hypothyroidism and discovering my reverse t3 issues. How your food choices and toxic load can greatly impact thyroid function. The effects of low thyroid on your gut. Why iron and other minerals can affect thyroid function. The power of ancestral diets. How common is it that your hypo treatment takes a while to figure out? Why you have to look at it from a holistic stand point to feel your best. The importance of taking charge when it comes to your thyroid treatment. What to look for in a medical doctor to help you with hypothyroidism. Why you can't base treatment on your TSH and why it is okay and normal for your TSH to be suppressed when on medication for thyroid. and more! Get 15% off The Ultimate Thyroid Course with Elle Russ with coupon code KAREN. www.elleruss.com INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/_elleruss FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/elleruss If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Tune in to hear my most powerful weight loss and hormone hacks that you are likely ignoring! Episodes discussed in the show and if you are looking for a deeper dive be sure to listen to the following episodes. The Best Hacks to Beat Insomnia with Sleep Expert Mollie McGlocklin (karenmartel.com) The Revolutionary New Vitamin & Gut Treatment for Insomnia with Dr. Stasha Gominak (karenmartel.com) How to Beat Hormonal Insomnia (karenmartel.com) The Stress Epidemic Part 1 (karenmartel.com) Sleep, Stress and Circadian Rhythm with Lee Bougie (karenmartel.com) Could your biohacking (low carb diet, fasting, cold plunging, etc.) be causing you more harm than good with Jay Feldman? (karenmartel.com) An in-depth conversation about what adrenal fatigue really is, the truth about iron deficiency anemia and why we need copper with Dr. Joel Rosen (karenmartel.com) Fit and Fabulous in Your 40's, 50's, 60's and Beyond with Pam Sherman (karenmartel.com) Q&A Round Table with Marty Kendall, Matty Lansdown & Karen Martel Weight Loss, Hormones & Fitness a Round Table Talk with Dana Lawson & Pam Sherman (karenmartel.com) The Nitty Gritty on How to Transform Your Body Through Weightlifting with Philip Pape (karenmartel.com) Eat Like The Animals (karenmartel.com) Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Sarah Rusbatch is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and the impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', Sarah made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. She now works with women across the globe, guiding them from feeling lost, stuck and out of control (something she fully understands herself), to a healthier and happier way of living. "You don't have to identify as an 'alcoholic' to have a problem with alcohol." "You don't have to hit rock bottom to want to change your relationship with alcohol." "Does this resonate with you? If so, please know that you are not alone." Sarah https://sarahrusbatch.com/ If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Q&A with Karen Anonymous Hello, I have had hair loss, Hashimotos since 50yrs on thyroid medication t4. I tried supplements with vitamin b complex but my hair is very thin and has no shine. I have increased my protein intake. What else can I do? Mary What are the options if testosterone is low but taking it (BHRT cream) causes facial breakouts? My Dutch showed my a/b very slightly to the androgen side. Thank you, Karen! Roxy Hi Karen- I love your show and all that you do! I am really having trouble with progesterone. I've tried it in every form- pill, cream and now suppository, but I'm still getting very bad side effects (acne, bloating, alternating between anger and crying, heartburn). I am on estrogen replacement so I know I need progesterone, but I really hate it. My gut is fine (I've had all the tests) so it is not that--my body just really hates progesterone. The dose is still low (100 mg/day)- I was on a lower dose but had to have a D & C because it wasn't enough to balance the estrogen. What can I do to help my body adjust? Will these symptoms ever go away? Also, I know you recommend taking it only 2 weeks/month, but my doctor says I need to take it every day (otherwise, I get a period every 2 weeks). I have been to several doctors (including Dr. Gersh) and no one can figure it out. Please help! Thank you so much! Kathy H Hi Karen! Enjoy your podcast and personality. Learn a lot each time. Wanting to know your opinions on best delivery method of Estradiol—patch, gel, troche? Have definitely ruled out pellets. My age is 55 and recently transitioned into menopause. Thank you! Beverly Good morning Karen, your podcast popped up on my Spotify the other day and I was thinking… interesting…I have no idea about my hormones ….I just know that my hair is thinning, I've got 49 extra pounds on, muffin top, swollen ankles , aches and pains… hormone therapy required??? I've done the weight loss programs out there including keto….taken supplements from health food store and purchase from doTerra… I will say that for the past two weeks I have been doing an exercise video from YouTube… 15-30 min depending on how stiff I am, I'm also an early riser 5:30…. I think that's it lol covered from head to toe lol …. I have listened to your podcast and so far so good ! I will be honest with you I am financially strapped, single and in my own … honestly, no reason to be overweight and sluggish…. I don't have to cook for anyone but me… I've given up flour products, root vegetables, and alcohol, I do not smoke ….I think that's it for now…lol definitely open for suggestions!! Thanks 🙏 Beverly Angie With bio-identical HRT in Menopause, is it important to follow the cyclic rhythm of your period, even though you no longer have one by increasing estradiol mid-cycle and stopping only progesterone the last week? Anonymous Can you talk about uterine fibroids: causes, cures (beside surgery), dietary help, anything that can shed light on this mystery that millions of women suffer from...? I am 44 and have 5 fibroids the size of lemons. Because of their position, they can only be removed by taking out the entire uterus. I would really like to avoid surgery! My doctor says the only other thing I can do is go on the pill to help with symptoms. I absolutely do not want to go on the pill! Thank you for your help! Lana I was wondering exactly how often I should use my progesterone cream. I started out using it every day and then went to every other week. But I think I heard you say it should be used no more often than every 2 weeks??? I use estradiol cream every day. Anonymous I am 45 and in perimenopause. I'm hearing a lot about leptin and how circadian rhythm influences your hormones. They are suggesting you eat within 30 minutes of getting up? Do you agree with that? (I have to get up at 5:00 every day)! I currently get up at 5:00, have a coffee with nutpods, exercise (yoga or low impact with dumbbells) and eat around 10:30-11, after I get the kids to school and get into the office. Thanks for all you do Karen! I am learning so much! Barbora What is the best way to naturally boost testosterone levels for a 44 yo cycling woman, who is lean and exercises regularly (both resistance training and mainly walking, yoga, barre..)? Anonymous What is the best form of birth control if you have to take it? If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Annabel Bateman is a Hashimoto's patient, author, advocate & coach. She has learnt in 25+ years of living with Hashimoto's that the key is developing a lifestyle that supports (and doesn't stress) her thyroid health. Drawing on skills learnt in previous careers as a lawyer, life coach, family law mediator and author, Annabel seeks to empower, educate and encourage women with thyroid conditions to develop their own thyroid-friendly lifestyle approach to their health so they can thrive and not just survive. She hosts a successful podcast, Let's Talk Thyroid which seeks to spread thyroid awareness and information and is active on social media to spread positive & practical thyroid related information. Annabel's latest book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help, is all about how to live a thyroid-friendly lifestyle. Whilst there is no magic "happy thyroid" formula or protocol, you've got to start somewhere. This book is that somewhere. Annabel lives in Brisbane, Australia with her husband and 3 teenage sons. www.annabelbateman.com If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In this show, we are going to dive into the intricacies of bioidentical hormones with one of my absolute favorite hormone doctors, Dr. Felice Gersh. Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women's hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. She frequently collaborates with numerous research organizations and lectures internationally on women's health topics. As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, Dr. Gersh focuses on understanding women's innate physical and emotional make-up. Through her research and practical experience, she has come to understand that women have internal, natural rhythms that are absolutely essential to female health. These rhythms are controlled by hormones, particularly estrogen, and may be kept in balance through both conventional and holistic treatments. You can find her at integrativemgi.com) In this episode what is physiologic restoration of hormones when should a woman start using BHRT? why do our hormones fluctuate during the month and what are the health benefits of these rhythms what else does our cycle do besides makes us fertile? anti-cancer effects of hormones why you don't want the lowest possible dose of hormones how estrogen affects our immune system why we don't want to use estriol or BIEST in our HRT why we need to take a break from using progesterone during the month rather than take it daily how long is it safe to use hormones is there an age that is too old to start BHRT what are the ideal hormone levels when you are on BHRT why pellets are not a good way to replace hormones why you have to be careful not to overdose your HRT what estrogen can do for weight loss why mitochondria dysfunction and inflammation can affect your HRT and more! Why You Absolutely Need Estrogen with Dr. Felice Gersh (karenmartel.com) If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Noticeable hair loss affects approximately 30 million women in the United States. By middle age, approximately 40% of women show signs of male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia). This is often devastating! In this episode, I speak with a leading hair loss expert Faraz Kahn to find out what drives middle aged hair loss in women and exactly what we can do about it. Faraz Khan is a former computer scientist turned longevity educator, podcast host and biohacker. Faraz turned from helping large media, life sciences and pharma companies to helping everyday people beat back the scourge of aging. He launched his podcast "Anti-Aging Hacks" in 2019 on which he interviews the top minds in longevity, anti-aging and health. He is the founder of FullyVital, a company that specializes in hair wellness using cutting-edge all-natural products. Get 15% off your order with Fully Vital Hair Wellness with coupon code KAREN15. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Fill out our discovery form and book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

In the medical world when it comes to hormones fail women all too often. You go to your medical provider complaining of symptoms like weight gain, low libido, hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety and the list goes on. We are typically met with an attitude of "This is "normal" you will get through it and here is a prescription drug (anti-depressants, sleeping pills, statins etc.) to help ease your symptoms." If you do decide to go outside of your general practitioner to get the help you need from a hormone clinic or prescriber, this can be as much of a challenge to face as it was with your doctor. Trying to find a knowledgeable hormone prescriber that meets all of your needs can be challenging and frustrating. This leaves thousands of women to suffer alone with their debilitating symptoms of peri and post-menopause. In today's episode, you are going to hear from Stacy a woman who experienced this situation and was left to fend for herself. Riddled with pain, being 30 pounds overweight, hot flashes, brain fog and fatigue she decided to reach out for help. Hear her amazing success story and how she was able to find herself again. Plus I am going to share with you exactly what to look for and what to avoid when looking for a hormone replacement provider. This information is incredibly valuable to any woman in her 30s, 40s 50s, and beyond! Get your pen and paper out as you are going to be taking notes! If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Fill out our discovery form and book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

Philip Pape is a certified Nutrition Coach, mindset specialist, strength training expert, and host of the Wits & Weights podcast. Through his personal journey of weight loss and strength, Philip learned about evidence-based nutrition, resistance training, and body composition. He started sharing what he learned through the Wits & Weights podcast and eventually nutrition coaching. Philip's approach emphasizes sustainability, consistency, and mindset. Each person's path is unique, and his mission is to help you balance optimal health with the zest for life, without excessive dieting, cardio, or food restrictions. Philip helps working professionals with busy lives burn fat, get lean, feel energized, and project confidence in their career and relationships as founder and head nutrition coach of Wits & Weights Nutrition and Health Coaching. You can find Phil at https://witsandweights.com Get ready to get down with the nitty gritty with Philip on all things weightlifting! In this episode What is the best way to train? What is the best cardio for weight loss? How long should our workouts ideally be? What does the science tell us about step counting when it comes to weight loss? What cardio is most stressful? How many times a week should we be lifting? How can we take it to the next level and should we? What is the ideal timing of days off and on from workouts? What are compounded movements and why do we want to do them? How often should we be adding more weight to our barbells and dumbbells? How often should we wait between sets? How many carbs, calories and protein should we be eating to build muscle yet lose weight? How to calculate your protein needs. What is the anchor macronutrient? What are the ideal set and reps? What are the signs that you are not lifting heavy enough? How long does it take to see results? Can we lose weight without calorie restricting and just lifting? Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

In this episode, my cohost Dr. Amie Hornaman and I go through her urine hormone metabolite test results. Whether you are a practitioner or lay person this show will teach you in great detail exactly what the urine metabolite hormone test can show you about your hormonal profile. You will learn what is the difference between urine, blood and saliva hormone testing what each marker can tell you in a urine test about your hormone levels and how you break them down what urine testing can tell you about your metabolism and thyroid function the different nuances between urine and serum and why they may not add up what urine testing can tell you about your ability to detoxify and which pathway may be holding you up what markers can show us that we may have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis, breast cancer, acne and more what it means to be an alpha hormone metabolizer versus a beta who the urine test is best for how it can help you personalize your hormone replacement therapy to get the most out of it Amie's blood labs compared with the DUTCH test and the discrepancies it showed the cheapest option you have when buying a urine metabolite test and more!! Watch the video of this episode here. Check out Dr. Amie Hornaman and her shop here and get 10% off your order with coupon code karen Get $20 off your advanced urine metabolite test with coupon code karen20. The coupon expires on Oct 31st. Do you have a question for our next Q&A? Please fill out this form. Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

We are currently living in a world full of toxins in the food we eat the air we breathe the products we use in our house and on our skin we are literally being bombarded by them everywhere we go. Well, there is another type of toxin that needs to be detoxed that will have some of the most profound effects on your health and weight. And that is emotional toxins. When we don't deal with or process our emotions through life they can become trapped in our bodies and make us ill, in pain and even overweight. Dr. Wendy Myers is a Naturopathic doctor and founder of Myersdetox.com. She is a heavy metal detox and bioenergetics expert, as well as the #1 bestselling author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. Wendy is the host of a top 100 rated podcast, the Myers Detox Podcast, about protecting your health with not only physical detoxification but emotional. Register now for the Emotional Detox Masterclass for FREE here! Website Myersdetox.com Social Media: Facebook.com/MyersDetox Youtube.com/wendymyers Instagram.com/MyersDetox Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram . *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

Whether you have lost a good amount of weight but have that last 10 pounds to go or if you only have 5-10 pounds to lose this is the podcast for you! The last or only 10 pounds is always the toughest to get rid of. In this episode, I reveal my top secrets for dropping that last or only 10 pounds you are struggling to lose. Today's podcast is sponsored by Prolon The Fasting Mimicking Diet. Purchase your Prolon Kit today and get 10% off with coupon code KARENM10! How to leave me an iTunes review, get the instructions here. Do you have a question you would like for me to answer in my next Q&A podcast? If so please fill out this form. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In today's world, we have access to endless amounts of information. This can be a blessing or a curse. You may find yourself going down endless rabbit holes trying to find the solution to your health and weight loss goals. Only to end up frozen with information overwhelm and not take action. In this episode, I break down how you can navigate this world of conflicting advice and information overwhelm so that you can reach your goals once and for all. Today's podcast is sponsored by Harmoni Pendant. Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Start your membership in the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/

Dr Joel Rosen is the founder of thetruthaboutadrenalfatigue.com and creator of Your Adrenal Fix Podcast. His mission is to expose the truth about adrenal fatigue burnt-out men and women so that we can empower 100 million people to go from exhausted to energized. The truth is, adrenal fatigue goes deeper than just the adrenals. Dr. Joel teaches stressed-out adults that recovery requires this understanding. With your Adrenal Fix, healing really involves repairing your broken down HPA axis, otherwise known as your stress response system. Restoring your circadian rhythm, understanding the impact that all environmental stressors have on the body, and how your genetic "uniqueness" all combine together. Resulting in your fatigue. That can be tested, measured, and improved upon. You can find Joel at https://thetruthaboutadrenalfatigue.com/ Get out your paper and pen because this interview is full of important information! In this episode Where the myths of adrenal fatigue came from and what is really happening to our adrenals? Breakdown of stress and what is causing our stress in today's environment The effects of diet and blood sugar on cortisol The role of adrenaline in adrenal issues What happens in sleep patterns from high or low cortisol The impact of hormone imbalances on our stress levels The science of energy The importance of having the right levels of minerals for energy production The role of iron and oxygen in our body Why we need bioavailable copper for energy What depletes our copper levels Why you may not want to take iron supplements How much unavailable iron we typically have in the body Why low ferritin might actually be okay The function of copper and how to increase your levels The biggest driver of adrenal insufficiency and more! Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Part 2 In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage and I discuss the root causes of hypothyroidism. What is cellular hypothyroidism and how do we treat it? Why the conventional and the functional world may be looking at hypothyroidism in the wrong light. Is there a place for medication? What can cause cellular danger? Plus so much more! This is one you will want to grab a paper and pen to take notes on while you listen. Dr. Eric Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania. Dr. Balcavage has studied under and consulted with several experts in Functional Medicine over the years, including renowned thyroid expert Dr. Datis Kharrazian and methylation expert, Dr. Ben Lynch. Dr. Balcavage trains and consults with hundreds of doctors on topics such as Thyroid physiology, GI physiology, Organic acid testing and Methylation. He also lectures locally and around the country on numerous other health conditions. Rejuvagen is a center that offers a blend of Functional Medicine & Regenerative Medicine combined with Functional Neurology & Nutrition. He co-hosts the Thyroid Answers Podcast which is available on iTunes. Dr. Balcavage is also the author of The Thyroid Debacle. Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage and I discuss the root causes of hypothyroidism. What is cellular hypothyroidism and how do we treat it? Why the conventional and the functional world may be looking at hypothyroidism in the wrong light. Is there a place for medication? What can cause cellular danger? Plus so much more! This is one you will want to grab a paper and pen to take notes on while you listen. Dr. Eric Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania. Dr. Balcavage has studied under and consulted with several experts in Functional Medicine over the years, including renowned thyroid expert Dr. Datis Kharrazian and methylation expert, Dr. Ben Lynch. Dr. Balcavage trains and consults with hundreds of doctors on topics such as Thyroid physiology, GI physiology, Organic acid testing and Methylation. He also lectures locally and around the country on numerous other health conditions. Rejuvagen is a center that offers a blend of Functional Medicine & Regenerative Medicine combined with Functional Neurology & Nutrition. He co-hosts the Thyroid Answers Podcast which is available on iTunes. Dr. Balcavage is also the author of The Thyroid Debacle. Today's episode is sponsored by Relish Life. Get $100 off your first month with coupon code KAREN. Listen to an interview with the owners of Relish Life here. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In this part 2 of my Q&A Deb What are optimal blood levels for progesterone, estrogen and testosterone in women over 60? Is there a ratio between estrogen and progesterone that is optimal? Lisa I am 54 and in full menopause. Should I be using topical estradiol and progesterone cream? I currently only use progesterone and the few times I have tried the estradiol cream I have felt very moody/pissy. I use the progesterone cream every other week. Thanks for all of your great info! Jodi I'm a 50-year-old post-menopausal woman with weight gain and abdominal/back/thigh fat increase in the last 3 years. Up 20# (down about 10 over the last 8 months) So based on your recommendations (and agreement from GYN) and my very low levels of progesterone, estrogens, and testosterone. I'm doing a combo bioidentical estrogen and testosterone vaginal cream and Oral Progesterone. First few months I just applied to my skin 2 pumps as directed but it often felt like more was getting in my underwear so I started using an insert tube thing. I haven't retested yet- on month 4, but am wondering if this is the best way to get the estrogen/testosterone. Would it be better to have them separated? Or a different form? Also, I've been taking a week off of the OMP. Is this still recommended? I'm an RD getting my certification in Functional nutrition and I do all the 'stuff' Eat clean, supplements, exercise, sleep and still weight loss is very slow and hard and any deviation from the above plan I seem to gain 2-5#. The hormones have helped with sleep and some of that weight loss occurred after taking but still, my body doesn't look like me. (More like my mom!!!) any suggestions are appreciated! Thanks again! Danielle Hi Karen, I've been reducing my refined sugar intake over the last year and I do well all month until the week of my cycle. Why do such intense cravings for sugar, especially chocolate, accompany periods? Which hormones are fluctuating that trigger this? Is it the drop in progesterone? Thank you! Anonymous I have a question about hormone replacement topical application. I know it is best to rotate application sites so as not to overload the hormone receptors. However, I am on four different hormone creams and wondering if it is sufficient to rotate the different hormones between each site, (are the hormone receptors specific to each hormone?) or should I be taking a break completely to give them a chance to reset? I am on DHEA, testosterone, estrogen/estradiol, and progesterone and I rotate those between the chest, inner wrist, and back of the knee. Thank you! Anonymous I have been following your podcast for a year now and I love your energy. Your show is very informative and gives us women hope!! I am 66 years old and had my last period at 55 so my question to you am I too old to start any hormone therapy or should I have begun therapy in perimenopause. Just in these last couple of years, I have been feeling low and not myself. I still work outside the home and am a busy grandmother of 4. At my age, I am still very busy and probably stressed with all the responsibilities I still have to encounter in my life. I still try and keep my body active by doing weight training 2-3 times a week and walking 2-3 times a week. I have this belly fat I can't get rid of. My sex drive is nil and has been for two years now. I am just not in a happy place and want to feel full again. I don't know where to start. Naty I have been struggling with sugar binges for over 50 yrs causing abdominal belly fat I walk every day 2 hrs. I have sugar cravings and tried herbal supplements but they do not work sugar is always there and I know I am very emotional and have low esteem. I have no sex drive Menaopause. So frustrated, what can I do? Luhu Hi Karen! Love you!... listen to all your podcasts and have learned so much, I'm a long-term beauty/health/nutrition journalist studying with FDN to become a practitioner and I hope to interview you one day! :) OK, I've always been fit and very lean but have gained 20lbs with menopause all over not just belly, it's like my whole outline is bigger…is this typical? I want to start BHRT and do it right, i.e. knowing my genetics and pathways so I lose this weight not gain more. Fear of that has stopped me so far….and worrying that my gut is not in top shape, but menopause itself makes the gut worse right? Do you see gut improvement with BHRT? My last stool test showed that my beta-glucuronidase was high BUT when I take any Phase 2 support now like calcium d-glucarate or DIM or even Resveratrol my weight instantly increases!! I've asked 2 functional med docs if this is because it's lowering my estrogen more and they said no something else is wrong. But my instinct was that it lowered my estrogen more LIKE YOU SAID! [I tried Dr. LB's Receptor Detox with a low-dose cal d-glucarate and this happened too.] Is this what you see? And do you recommend products like this DURING BHRT so that the hormones are detoxed well? My thyroid

In this Q&A Kesha Hi, Karen. I am 44 and peri menopausal. My periods are all over the place. I'll go 50+ days with no cycle and then start my cycle. Recently I had a full cycle for 7 days. It got lighter towards the end. Then 5 days later I started my cycle again and had another full period. I take progesterone cream every 14 days and also testosterone injections every 4 days. I do feel great but the fluctuations in my cycle are frustrating. I do know this is just part of peri. My doctor said I may want to take progesterone every day for a while until my cycle is regulated. What do you think about this? Will using BioIdentical HRT prevent menopause or is it to help ease the symptoms of menopause? I have a friend whose doctor is trying to use HRT to push her thru menopause quickly. Anonymous Hi, I was diagnosed a year ago with Endometrial hyperplasia (without atypia) which has been under control using natural micronized progesterone pills (200mg) daily. Throughout the several past few years I've been having simple cysts in my ovaries that appear and go away by themselves but last April a mammogram was done on both my breasts and since then I've been having pain in my left breast on the left side of my nipple. An ultrasound was done twice after the mammography to check the health of my breasts and to try to know the source of the pain but nothing was seen except "Fibroadenosis" in both breasts. I have done some research and found that vitamin E and iodine can help in treating Fibroadenosis but I don't want to self-medicate as I know that iodine could affect the thyroid gland. I would like to try both iodine and vitamin E in doses that are monitored by a specialist. Lpeeterson When in full menopause should we be using both progesterone and estradiol cream? Sandijo I'm wondering about BHRT testosterone for menopausal women (approx 50-60yr old). I feel like I don't hear as much from experts on Testosterone for women. What is the optimal blood lab? Will it convert down the path into estrogen? Can I take it every day of the month? Better to take DHEA instead and let it convert to testosterone? Anonymous Okay my question is what do I eat to help with the immune system disease and inflammation to lose weight and yes I do have a leaky gut my cholesterol is high the other one is low my ferritin is high lupus is high Casey Hello! What causes weight fluctuations? I have hypothyroidism but am starting to think these weight fluctuations aren't thyroid related. I can be as much as 10 pounds heavier or lighter from day to day. I hate it! Jill Over heard that HRT won't work if you're over 10 years menopausal. Is that true? Courtenay Hi Karen! I have been dealing with hypothyroidism for over two years now, when first diagnosed my doc put me on 100mcg of Synthroid and reluctantly on 25 mcg of Cytomel. This seemed to work for me quite fast as I was able to lose about ten pounds without effort for the first time in my life! Fast forward one full year I gained that ten back and MORE over the span of two weeks this past January. Since the weight gain, I was able to find a provider to prescribe t3 only as I feel like I may have had a reverse t3 problem.. but as you know, I'm Canada they will not test. Since t3 only I feel better but still can't lose this stubborn weight I put on and it's really messing with me mentally. Any advice? Ps. I don't have insulin resistance. Natalie I am 51 and have been without a period for 4 months. My estrogen is very low and I am having all the symptoms, the worst being anxiety, fog and flashes. I've been to my doctor to get his suggestions. I have also been listening to you for a while now and love your information and podcasts. I just started taking progesterone. I have activated protein C deficiency - a hereditary clotting disorder on my father's side and my mother had breast Ca at 36 (she is still alive and well) Is taking some form of estrogen out of the question for me? Thanks for your help and all you do to help women! I am fortunate to come across your podcast Natalie (Regina SK) Anonymous I need help with weight loss and sex drive!! Links discussed in the episode. Iodine challenge test Episode Testosterone replacement in Women Episode Beating Breast Cancer Episode How to Maintain and Keep Your Sex Drive Alive Do you have a question for our next Q&A? Please fill out this form. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Get started for only $1! Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Tim is one of those guys that will leave you feeling younger and more energetic just by hearing him speak. He's turning 49 but feels like he's 18 (with more energy!) What's his secret? After suffering from multiple health issues, including rectal bleeding, two separate skin issues, chronic acid indigestion and surgery to remove one of his organs due to serious digestive issues, Tim knew something had to change. But it was only after watching his closest ones die of cancer and the untimely death of his younger brother that he finally decided to take action. Tim's journey led him to a shocking discovery that helped his friend beat cancer and transform every area of his life. Feeling charged with a duty to help others he started sharing his knowledge with anyone that would listen. In this episode; Tim's and his friends incredible story of healing The power of live foods what colonics can do for the body the 3 major things that are causing all our health issues the number of chemicals in our environment and where they are hidden why BPA free is a scam the power of minerals for detox glyphosate EMF and why you need to worry about them why all supplements are not created equal how to detox your environment and more! Tim James: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com/ Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Start your membership in the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Adiponectin is what helps you to burn fat! Find out everything you need to know about this, not talked about, hormone that could be stopping you from losing weight. Download the podcast Wits & Weights: Strength and Nutrition for Skeptics using your favorite podcast app, or go to witsandweights.com/podcast to listen and get motivated to change your life. Download the FREE"Protein Power Transformation Program" at witsandweights.com. Do you have a question you would like for me to answer in my next Q&A podcast? If so please fill out this form. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. She has the unique situation of being licensed to practice medicine in over half the country, so you now have the ability to work with a functional physician virtually. She is the host of The Functional Gynecologist Podcast; where she shares her wisdom and knowledge with women everywhere to reclaim their health. She is also a keynote speaker, mentor, wife, mom, and grandma! By incorporating functional medicine into her women's health practice, she is able to provide women with the tools they need to optimize their health and happiness, which, in turn, allows those women to pursue their purpose in life. In this episode; why gynecologists and endocrinologists don't understand perimenopause and menopause. why Dr. Tabatha decided to leave mainstream medicine and become a functional gynecologist synthetic hormones versus bioidentical the dangers of birth control pills finding the right research to prove hormones are safe and why you have to be careful looking at some of the studies. why women are choosing to stay on their HRT for life and are they safe? side effects of losing your hormones the impact of stress on hormones as you age the impact of gut health on your estrogen metabolism how to optimize your body for HRT and more! https://www.drtabatha.com/ Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Does counting calories and macros help you lose weight? What is better fasting or calorie restriction for weight loss? How do we lose weight without harming our metabolism? What does the research tell us? In this episode, I answer these questions and more! Plus find out the BEST way to sustainably lose weight and keep it off for GOOD! Today's podcast episode is sponsored by Libsyn. Start your podcast today with Libsyn and get your first month free with coupon code FRIEND! Purchase your Advanced Urine Metabilte test kit here. Use coupon code SUMMER to get 15% off your kit! Sale ends July 30th! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Steven Wright is a medical engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist. He spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans. Steven is the founder of healthygut.com. He lives in Boulder, CO with his fiancé Shay and their two dogs. In this episode Steven's story of going from severe IBS with chronic diarrhea, estrogen dominance, and low testosterone to a healthy functioning gut and body. Hormones and the gut connection. Why you have to prepare the gut before using bioidentical hormones. Why healing diets are sometimes not enough and what to do next. The power of listening to your intuition. When supplements may be needed. How an unhealthy gut affects your weight. How your gut health will affect your mental health. What is really going on with histamine intolerance. The latest on SIBO. The power of butyrate to heal the gut. The best supplements to take to help health the gut. The importance of stomach acid and much more! Get 15% off your order at https://healthygut.com/ Today's podcast episode is sponsored by Libsyn. Start your podcast today with Libsyn and get your first month free with coupon code FRIEND! Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Dr. Mache Seibel is a leading menopause expert who helps women get the information they need to feel better and have more control over their life, their work and their relationships. He is a 25-year member of the Harvard Medical Faculty, author of the best-selling books, The Estrogen Window and The Estrogen Fix, and Editor of the #1 digital magazine for midlife women HotYearsMag.com. His latest book, written with his wife Dr. Sharon Seibel, is Working Through Menopause: The Impact on Women, Businesses and The Bottom Line. Before transitioning to focus on menopause, Dr. Mache was a leading expert in infertility who performed some of the first In vitro fertilization successes in the United States. Dr. Mache has published over 200 scientific articles and 17 books for both professionals and consumers and has received multiple national awards for patient education, research and writing. Dr. Mache has years of experience providing coaching to women from around the world, helping them become a partner with their healthcare providers available at MenopauseCoaching.com. Women in the workforce in perimenopause and menopause make up nearly one-fourth of the workforce. Less than one percent of businesses have a menopause policy in place. How addressing women's workplace health would lead to greater employee retention and improve the company's bottom line. How big of an issue is menopause in the workplace? How does menopause affect women at work? What can women do to improve their situation? What are businesses doing to support midlife women in the workplace? Dr. Mache Seibel — Menopause Treatment Speaker, Consultant & Coach Mache Seibel, M.D. (drmache.com) Today's podcast episode is sponsored by Libsyn. Start your podcast today with Libsyn and get your first month free with coupon code FRIEND! Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In part 2 of my round table with Maty and Marty, we answer listeners' questions. Does cholesterol level correlate with insulin and blood glucose level. If yes - why, what is a physiological explanation. If not, again why? Do I have to dial in macros to have success with DDF? I'm surgically menopausal (gees back in 2015) why can't I have any good carbs? I can only lose the weight/fat eating a lion diet. How to help the rise in morning blood glucose from a cortisol release? In reference to changing hormones (for women), to match your other half, to build a better relationship sexually, is there a negative result of "tweaking" hormones to do these adjustments vs letting the body's hormones adjust naturally on their own? General best practices for surgical menopause HRT with family history of breast cancer and personal history of PCOS. Should everyone avoid gluten? Cold immersion for women. Pro's & Con's? Is menopause really going to be the death sentence everyone makes it sound like? Will the vaccine affect my weight loss? Is the carnivore diet the holy grail of weight loss and more! Marty Kendall is the author of the book Big Fat Keto Lies. Marty is an engineer who seeks to optimize nutrition using a data-driven approach. His interest in nutrition began eighteen years ago in an effort to help his wife Monica gain better control of her Type 1 Diabetes. But since then, he has worked to develop a systematized approach to nutrition tailored for a wide range of goals. Mart Kendall Website Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist and health coach that specializes in weight loss and self-confidence for women and busy mothers. Matty's extensive experience with nutrition led him to uncover the deeper challenge people have with health which isn't about calories or kale but in fact mindset and behavior change. Having been on his own personal development journey, Matty is now super-passionate about showing people how to level up their health so that healthy habits and the best food choices are easy and natural. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Get ready for an epic conversation on the latest diet trends from the top weight loss coaches in the industry! In this episode, I am joined by my two fav Aussies Marty Kendall and Matty Lansdown. We dive deep into some of the hottest diet trends out there today. Fasting when is too much and why women need to be careful. How do we reap the benefits of fasting without taking it to the extreme. Why high fat keto diets can make you gain weight. The benefits and the challenges of tracking your food and my own experience with it. Why it can be challenging to eat a lot of protein. How to get your body to release more fat. The energy from food and what you need to prioritize in order to optimize weight loss. What types of animal protein can make you more hungry and possibly spike blood glucose and which ones are best to eat for satiety. The pros and cons of the protein-sparing modified fast and how it can help you to jump-start weight loss. How to avoid rebound weight gain from any diet. Why diets work in the beginning but then plateau. What percentage of protein do you need to eat when dieting to maintain muscle mass. Realistic weight loss time frames. The giant missing piece of the majority of diets on the market. The role of dopamine in our life and how it could be negatively affecting our diet. Marty Kendall is the author of the book Big Fat Keto Lies. Marty is an engineer who seeks to optimize nutrition using a data-driven approach. His interest in nutrition began eighteen years ago in an effort to help his wife Monica gain better control of her Type 1 Diabetes. But since then, he has worked to develop a systematized approach to nutrition tailored for a wide range of goals. Mart Kendall Website Listen to my interview with Marty 'Big Fat Keto Lies'. Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist and health coach that specializes in weight loss and self-confidence for women and busy mothers. Matty's extensive experience with nutrition led him to uncover the deeper challenge people have with health which isn't about calories or kale but in fact mindset and behavior change. Having been on his own personal development journey, Matty is now super-passionate about showing people how to level up their health so that healthy habits and the best food choices are easy and natural. Listen to my interview with Matty Lansdown 'How to Change Your Poor Eating Habits & Self Sabotaging Behavior.' Today's episode is sponsored by Relish Life. Get $100 off your first month with coupon code KAREN. Listen to an interview with the owners of Relish Life here. Get $75 of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause self-paced program with coupon code 75OFF. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Dr. Samuel Shay, DC, IFMCP helps busy, health-conscious entrepreneurs & Mom-preneurs attain and sustain high performance, so that they can create more freedom for themselves and others. He has dedicated his life to helping others through functional medicine and functional genetics. Dr. Shay has recently authored a new eBook on Genetics where you can learn the different types of genetics-based weight gain, how to future-proof your brain, food triggers, how to genetically determine your optimal carb-tolerance, vitamin D absorption, and immunity support. You can find him at drsamshay.com Get $50 off your Total DNA kit when you use this link here and coupon code karenmartel! Today's episode is sponsored by Relish Life. Get $100 off your first month with coupon code KAREN. Listen to an interview with the owners of Relish Life here. Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In this episode, I set the record straight about estrogen dominance and what it really is. It is important to understand the many different types of estrogen dominance. How to test for it and how to remedy it. Many alternative practitioners believe that women have too much estrogen and are quick to recommend a supplement called diindolylmethane (DIM). There are dangers to taking DIM that you need to know about. Find out why in this episode. Today's episode is sponsored by Relish Life. Get $100 off your first month with coupon code KAREN. Listen to an interview with the owners of Relish Life here. Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Dr. Jessica Peatross has a passion for uncovering the mystery behind chronic illness, whether that be stealth infections, heavy metals, stress, trauma, or other environmental toxicities. She is visionary for the future of healthcare and left her position as a board-certified, internal medicine hospitalist to pursue Functional Medicine in order to better serve her patients. By getting to the real, root cause answers for WHY the body might be malfunctioning. Her philosophy embraces that health encompasses the whole patient – mind, body, and spirit – and Dr. Jess has become one of the most-sought after Functional Medicine Leaders. She is known for her ability to help identify the root cause of illness, most often traced back to hidden, stealth infections like Lyme, parasites and mold, Dr. Jess's area of expertise. Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

When it comes to a weight-loss journey it's oh-so-satisfying to see those numbers go down. BUT your weight is not the only thing you should be tracking. It is so important to your success to watch for non-scale victories and also have non-scale victories to work toward. In this episode, I have a candid conversation with my friend, business partner, and personal trainer Pam Sherman. Our society and especially women put a lot of emphasis on weight, and it can seem like you have spent a lifetime trying to lose those extra pounds. Pam and I dive into why focusing on weight alone isn't the best thing to do and why it is important to have non-scale victories and goals. We share our own non-scale victories that we have had from working with each other and some of our client's victories as well. Plus we answer some of our member's questions and let you in on the details of our new program for women in peri and post-menopause! Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Use coupon code 40OFF to get $40 off the monthly membership for the life of the membership. Register and get the details here. Episode discussed The Science Behind How to Lose Weight with Stephan Guyenet Pam has been a coach for 24+ years, starting as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer. After struggling with her own weight Pam started strength training in 2014 and has never looked back. Pam Sherman Website Pam Sherman Instagram Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Mollie McGlocklin is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn't find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she's now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. In this episode, Molly shares with us the newest science and sleep hacks to help you beat insomnia once and for all! Home | Sleep is a Skill Todays podcast is sponsored by Prolon The Fasting Mimicking Diet. Purchase your Prolon Kit today and get 10% off with coupon code KARENM10! Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In this episode, I interview my mom! We have a candid conversation about our eating disorders. How we grew up with no money and what my mom did to survive and raise her 3 daughters. How she found the strength to face her fears in life. What she did to overcome her eating disorders and what she still struggles with at the age of 68. Plus the two biggest lessons my mom taught me and could teach you as well. Get the details and apply to be part of my 3 month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Purchase your at home Hormone Test Kits here. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Dr. Seema Kanwal, Naturopathic doctor and speaker, was voted one of Vancouver's top 10 Naturopathic doctors on Rate MD Dr. Kanwal has been a practicing naturopathic doctor in Vancouver since 2006 and is the only Naturopathic doctor trained in Canada in the Apo E Gene diet. She has extensive experience with and is passionate about working with individuals who have rare genetic diseases and suffer many stress related conditions as a result such as mental health issues, insomnia, and low energy. She helps to guide people living with rare diseases to increased mental wellness, energy, vitality and an overall higher standard of life – they often didn't know was possible to experience with their condition. She has 10 years of experience in sport medicine and treating a wide range of conditions such as cancer, hormonal imbalances for women and men, stress related conditions, pre and post natal care, cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, autoimmune, thyroid imbalances, digestive issues (IBS, Chron's, Candida), Alzheimer's (through the APOE Gene), sports related injuries and many more. In this episode How you can influence your genes to optimize your health Why you should always combine genetic testing with hormone testing and health protocols in general Why you need to know what your genes are doing before you take supplements DNA testing and what it tells you about detoxification What urine metabolite testing shows us about your hormones and common symptoms Difference between urine testing and serum testing pros and cons Why you can gain weight on hormone replacement based on your genes The importance of gut and liver health when it comes to hormone replacement What the APOE 4 gene can tell you about your ability to handle stress and take on hormone replacement Why you have to exercise when you use hormone replacement Estrogens effect on developing Alzheimer's Estrogen metabolites and what they tell us The three estrogens and their roll Foods that help with estrogen metabolism Genes and detoxification and much more! Get $50 off your Total DNA kit when you use this link here and coupon code karenmartel! Ready to test your hormones? Purchase your home DUTCH Kit here. Today's podcast is sponsored by Harmoni Pendant. Get your emf and stress protecting Harmoni pendant for 66% off for the Mothers Day Special. A study by 9 doctors found that wearing this pendant improves your ability to manage stress by 700%! Wearing it also… shields the brain from EMF radiation improves nervous system health boosts energy improves biorhythms (including sleep cycles) by 160% Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram