It's HERTIME with Cody Sanders

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Cody Sanders hosts Heather Florio, a dedicated educator and advocate for chronic pelvic health conditions. Together, they bring awareness to often-ignored areas in women’s health, such as interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and the critical need for safe feminine care products. Heather shares her passion for supporting women who are underserv...

Send us Fan Mail Insulin resistance is frequently a silent contributor to a number of widespread chronic health conditions, including Alzheimer’s, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. In fact, a startling 88% of adults experience some degree of insulin resistance. The condition is both pervasive yet easy to miss, making it that much more critical a topic to address. On today&apos...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re struggling with hormone imbalance, fatigue, brain fog, or resistant weight loss, it’s often thanks to stored heavy metals that are quietly in the background, sapping your energy and poisoning every organ and body system. The good news is that it’s easy to test for heavy metals, and once you know they’re there, there’s plenty you can do to detox them. On today’s episode,...

Send us Fan Mail If you had to name one of your biggest health fears, would breast cancer be top of your list? Public health campaigns have put this important health issue on our radar and obviously that’s a good thing. Because according to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is diagnosed in 1 in 7 women. If you gather a small group of your girlfriends, someone is going to get it. It is rea...

Send us Fan Mail Period bloating is a common and often frustrating symptom of Premenstrual Syndrome (aka PMS). It's that uncomfortable, swollen feeling that makes your jeans feel a bit too tight and leaves you longing for your comfiest pair of yoga pants. It may even make you feel like you've had weight gain come out of nowhere, even though you haven't, and it can be accompanied by...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Cody has invited guest Nicki Williams to the conversation about the importance of aging gracefully and how fitness and food intake play a crucial role in this process. Amy, a qualified pharmacist and fitness expert, believes that about 90% of aging gracefully comes down to our choices regarding fitness and nutrition. While both fitness and nutrition are im...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve just been given a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or suspect you might have it, chances are you are feeling overwhelmed, confused and apprehensive about what this means for your health and future fertility. Sometimes, being given a diagnosis can feel relieving to finally have a name for the pesky symptoms you have been dealing with for a long time. This ca...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that the birth rate is falling in many countries, and around a third of couples have some kind of trouble conceiving. So what’s causing this decline? Is it really down to rogue chemicals wreaking havoc with our hormones? And how worried should we be? Endocrine disrupting chemicals can lead to many different reproductive health and fertility issues, as well as other fo...

Send us Fan Mail Immersing ourselves into very cold or nearly freezing water might be the absolute last thing any of us would ever choose to do, but it can be worth it — considering it's a habit that's linked to many health benefits, such as a boost in metabolism and circulation and it can significantly reduce pain and inflammation in the body.  Because of the benefits and after many yea...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine if your brain changed every week. For women, this isn't science fiction - it's reality! Did you know that estrogen and progesterone are powerful neurochemicals that significantly change female brain physiology, mood, and cognition as they ebb and flow throughout the month? That's right...four different brains, four different realities, every singe month! In...

Send us Fan Mail You probably know serotonin best as the “happy molecule,” but how exactly is it linked to our mood? This hormone plays a role in digestion, sleep, memory, and more but is best known for its impact on regulating happiness, anxiety, and mood. Low serotonin levels in the brain can lead to symptoms of depression, so understanding this powerful hormone is critical in protecting our men...

Send us Fan Mail Low estrogen levels can be the cause of hot flashes, missing periods, vaginal dryness, joint pain, and many other symptoms. In this episode, Cody talks about the cause of low estrogen, so that we can make sure we are getting the right treatment. Low estrogen is most often associated with menopause, but it can happen throughout your lifetime due to lots of factors. Sometimes, the s...

Send us Fan Mail We all have different sex drives, so what’s “normal” for you may not be for your best friend. Sexual desire can change daily, weekly, monthly, or even hourly. Sexual desire is complex, and what turns you on is so individualized. Add stress, sleep disruption, and feeling connected to a partner in the mix, and there’s no single predictor of desire for anyone. But one thing is clear:...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Cody introduces us to her personal Health Practitioner, Jason Hone, MSN, APRN, C-FNP. Together they go in depth on how to feel empowered in the doctors office. They want us to know what questions to ask our practitioner, and what tests are available to ask about. Jason also shares some protocols he guides his patients through to support certain health cond...

Send us Fan Mail Are you someone with a sensitive nervous system who suffers from anxiety, burnout, or trauma? If so, you’re not alone. These are common signs of a dysregulated nervous system, which can be caused by a variety of factors like chronic stress, traumatic experiences and sleep deprivation. Luckily, there are so many things we can do to help heal our nervous system and improve our quali...

Send us Fan Mail Insomnia and sleep problems are a major issue in our culture, but did you know that women are more likely to experience poor sleep than men? The changes in female hormones through the menstrual cycle influence sleep patterns and may explain why sleep becomes more challenging for many women before or during their period.   Moreover, those with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premens...

Send us Fan Mail There’s tons of research that shows that backs this up. A healthy breakfast sets the stage for hormone balance throughout the day, which is critical for women at all stages of life.  On today's episode, Cody goes into it all. She talks about how to choose a hormone-loving breakfast and how to avoid breakfasts that are not supportive of our hormonal health.  As is the case wit...

Send us Fan Mail Emotional Vitality is the Neuroscience of Wellness. What can we learn from the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our subconscious mind and how they ultimately effect our physical health as well? On today's episode, Cody has invited Jared St. Clair, host of Vitality Radio to dive into all of this. In this conversation we’ll learn how the language we use with oursel...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that you may have been lied to when you were told that your lab work looks "normal"? There could be hidden gems in your labs that can reveal whether or not you have an infection or other deficiencies, and more.  On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Dr. Patricia Schneider, who is an expert in holistic health and functional medicine, to share her i...

Send us Fan Mail From muscle building and metabolism to hormonal balance and disease prevention, protein is an essential nutrient for women's health. Women of all ages need enough protein to help us with our  energy, focus, appetite control, and for tissue repair. Across different life stages like pregnancy and menopause, protein becomes even more critical, supporting fetal development, maint...

Send us Fan Mail Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think....

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to "age gracefully"? We want a future in which our lifespan is balanced with an extended healthspan, reduced illness, and age-related ailments to spend time with loved ones and maintain our independence well into our golden years. In this episode, Cody and Dr. Mani  Kukreja talk about how people of the same age can be so vastly different from one anothe...

Send us Fan Mail Are you living in a fog? Does your brain feel tired, and even everyday tasks are challenging because your brain isn’t cooperating with focus, thinking, and memory?  Brain fog is a common (but shouldn’t be considered a normal) symptom for women, especially during hormonal changes or with hormonal imbalances, as hormones play a vital role in brain health and function.  While a lot o...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Bria Gadd to discuss what not to drink when you're on your period, and how what you drink on the other days of the month can really impact how your next period shows up. What we put into our bodies can either be the best medicine or the worst poison. Tune in to learn more, Bria Gadd is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Functio...

Send us Fan Mail It seems like the “easiest” ways to lose weight today involve the use of medications, which can come with a range of side effects as you lose weight. For women who want to take a more natural approach to weight loss, there are ways to improve insulin sensitivity, balance hormones, and regulate blood sugar levels without medication. A Holistic Health approach takes into account the...