About Health and Hormones

Jillian is a Functional Dietitian and Women's health specialist, and the creator of the PCOS Root Reversal Program. Jillian and her team of functional dietitians provide comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on hormone balance, fertility, and digestive health. Jillian helps clients identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive symp...

In this episode we’re talking all about the idea of a BALANCED diet. Balance can mean different things for every person, and in this episode we discuss different styles of what balance can look like, and practical tips to help you find the balance that supports you on your health journey, while also honoring your relationship with food and your lifestyle! Listen in to hear: The difference between...

Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, fertility nutrition expert and founder, formulator, and CEO of FullWell, has dedicated over 20 years to advancing reproductive health through nutritional science and functional medicine. She champions reproductive wellness by delivering uncompromising products supported by the latest clinical evidence and education that helps women and their partners make choices that p...

In this episode, the host provides detailed tips and personal insights on how to navigate the Jewish holidays, particularly Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, while maintaining a focus on health and wellness. The host emphasizes the importance of balancing spiritual goals with physical health and offers practical advice on meal preparation, managing stress, and maintaining healthy habits despi...

Galya Falkson is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to enhance their sex lives, relationships, and overall personal growth. Galya believes that everyone already has the potential within to achieve their best self, but barriers can sometimes get in the way. She is committed to helping people identify and remove these obstacles, allowing them to fully enjoy life both inside and outsid...

In this episode, Lauren Allen discusses how to overcome the fear of judgment when making health-related changes such as making changes in your diet, starting an exercise routine, or prioritizing sleep. Drawing from personal experiences and client stories, Lauren explores strategies to handle negative comments, stay committed to personal health goals, and build self-confidence along the way. Listen...

In this bonus mini-episode, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the 'About Health and Hormones' podcast. Reflecting on the journey, growth, and feedback over the past year, Lauren expresses immense gratitude to the listeners. To mark the occasion, a special giveaway is announced, offering a chance for 2 winners to receive a $150 amazon gift card. Rules to enter: Take a screenshot of your favo...

Dr. Kayla Miller is a couples therapist and currently specializes in helping couples foster healthier, more connected relationships. She has a deep passion for working with couples to address common marital challenges and believes in the power of communication and vulnerability as key factors in relationship success. Dr. Miller holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on marriage therapy, a...

What we consume matters. It matters in terms of nutrition, it matters in terms of environmental toxins, and it matters in terms of content- entertainment, conversations, and social media. It changes your brain. It changes the way you think. It’s incredibly powerful…for better or worse. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to have a healthier relationship with social media, since it’s bec...

Eli Brecher is a Registered Nutritionist specializing in gut health. She is currently leading her own practice, where she helps individuals improve their well-being through a focus on digestive health. Eli’s passion for gut health stems from her personal battle with Crohn’s disease, which has driven her to explore the connection between gut health and overall wellness deeply. She is particularly i...

In this episode, I’m giving you a little history lesson and a deep dive into the development of our modern food industry and the USA nutrition guidelines. It’s probably no surprise that the nutrition advice and the food pyramid we learned about growing up hasn’t really set Americans up to achieve better health results (if anything, rates of heart disease and diabetes have only gone up…) but so muc...

Elana Blanchard Goldsmith is an Organizational Psychologist and is currently on staff at Kingsley Gate, an international executive search firm. Elana has a special interest in helping employees find joy and meaning both in their work and family systems and is currently pursuing doctoral work on this topic.  Elana has a Masters in OD from Reichman University and is a trained Executive and Care...

Since this is one of the topics I get asked the most questions about, I figured it was time to do a whole deep dive episode on birth control. I hope this episode can serve as a non-judgemental, educational, evidence-based resource for you as you navigate making the very personal decision about what type of contraception you choose to use. Listen in to hear me share: The key factors to consider whe...

Avigyle Zeitchik, founder of Yogigyle, is a 500 hour certified multi-style yoga facilitator, headstand lover, and meditation instructor, who is passionate about building communities and inspiring others to show up for themselves through movement-based habits + routines. In her classes, she embodies the belief that each student is their own best teacher, blending fluid sequencing with breath-center...

Episode #41: Solo Catch: Weaning, traveling, current habits, cyclical living, food as a pathway to higher healing and more Food is the foundation of physical health for me, but it’s also a pathway to a much higher, deeper type of healing. I need to take care of the physical to even get to the emotional/mental/spiritual/relational healing. I’ve been on a journey recently with going a lot deeper in...

Sarah Seymour is a dedicated and compassionate homebirth midwife with over two decades of experience in guiding families through the transformative journey of childbirth. Sarah holds degrees in Nursing and Midwifery from the Universities of Manchester and London, UK. Her extensive training and hands-on experience have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both natural and medically as...

In this episode I break down the topic of toxins, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and why what we’re putting on our bodies matters just as much as what we put into our bodies. As always, I do my best in this episode to present the research and information about this topic without it being too overwhelming or scary (since there is so much fear mongering about this topic in particular!) Listen in to...

Tamar Feldman, RDN CDE is a dietitian whose mission is to improve lives by empowering individuals to use nutrition to improve their gut health and hormone balance. She is a recognized expert on IBS/SIBO and has developed the Gut Dietitian training protocols on IBS and IBD for Registered Dietitian education. She writes, lectures, and counsels extensively on IBD, IBS, PCOS/fertility, and thyroid hea...

What do you think of when you hear the word labor? If you’re anything like me, your first associations are probably horrible  scenes out of a movie with women screaming in pain. If you have scary associations with labor, it makes sense! That’s all that most of us have heard. But what if it isn’t necessarily true? In this special solo episode, I share my two birth stories, which were the most...

Tova Benisty is a certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, gym coach, TRX coach, and pre and post-natal trainer. Through her work with women, she realized that many women are unaware of what happens to their bodies postpartum, how to exercise correctly after giving birth, and that a weak core is healable. She began learning about diastasis recti in-depth, and after starting to train women w...

Our thoughts shape our feelings, which shape our actions. Understanding the factors that shape our thoughts can help us create a mindset that sets us up for success when it comes to the way we think, feel, and take action towards taking care of our health. Listen in to hear Lauren share: The connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Practical tips for recognizing and altering negative th...

Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, is a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. She is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health. She is also the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a...

“I would love to start eating healthier but I just don’t have enough time” I hear this SO often. But the truth is, we all have 24 hours in a day. In this episode I share my practical tips and tricks for how to schedule time for your healthy habits because if we don’t make time for them, they don’t end up happening.  Listen in to hear me share: Why you need to create time in your schedule for...

For the past decade, Sarit has worked as a healer and coach, helping people heal and transform their lives. Sarit has studied various healing techniques and methodologies including analytical reflexology, and analytical crystal stone healing.  Through her work with hundreds and hundreds of clients, Sarit has developed a unique approach to working with people. Guided by her intuition, Sarit st...

In today’s solo episode I’m doing a deep dive on everything you need to know about getting pregnant with PCOS! This topic is obviously near and dear to my heart, because after experiencing infertility with PCOS, I used nutrition and lifestyle changes to manage my PCOS symptoms, get pregnant naturally, and achieve my dreams of becoming a mother! And I want you to know how to do it too.  In tod...