ADHD, Naturally: Smart Solutions for Holistic Women

Did you know that the most prescribed medication is a hormone? It is; it’s synthetic thyroid hormone, Synthroid. And the majority of people who need it are women. And the majority of women who need it? They have an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s. Many of them don’t even KNOW this though, because of a lack of sufficient testing! Enter today’s expert speaker, Dr. Anshul Gupta, author of Rev...

As women, our hormonal picture can literally look different every single day--which will impact our mood, energy, and even cognitive function. For women with ADHD, this may be amplified by the brain changes that come with varying levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine. On this podcast episode, pulled from the recent HerBrain Summit, I had a fun time interviewing MYSELF about this topic! Listen...

You might have heard of Catharine Arnston because she appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank. And even though she didn’t walk away with winning the show, she certainly has a winning PRODUCT. Everyone from elite athletes to everyday moms swears by the energy enhancing effects of her flagship products, ENERGYbits and RECOVERYbits. Catharine and I talk about the history of algae all the way back from when it w...

Bone-level fatigue, what is sometimes known as adrenal fatigue, can also look like feeling downright bitchy, or having trouble sleeping even when you’re tired, or feeling “tired but wired.” That’s where my guest today comes in. Today’s guest is Dr. Izabella Wentz. Izabella Wentz is known as “the thyroid pharmacist” and she has written multiple NY Times bestselling books all about thyroid health. H...

What’s the deal with supplements anyway? The question isn’t as black and white as one might think. First off, what are we even talking about? Vitamins and minerals? Botanicals? Glandulars? Functional supports? On this episode, we’re breaking down the context in which supplements support both nutrient needs and physiological function, and what you should consider within this context and your own bo...

When you just can’t stop eating sugar, it can feel like a drug. Whether you feel like you HAVE to have sugar every day, or once you start you can’t stop, there’s just something about it that can seem out of your control. On the podcast today, 3 underlying reasons you might feel “addicted” to sugar, and 3 strategies (plus a bonus hack you’ve never heard!) for freeing yourself from sugar’s grasp.

Today we are dipping back into The Bitch Fix vault for a throwback to a classic episode. This was too good not to be highlighted another time. If you missed it the first go around, do yourself a favour and check it out now. Have you ever felt like your healthcare provider was blowing you off, or dismissing your symptoms as "all in your head"? Well, I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that...

Chronic pain impacts up to 40 percent of Americans. This can be anything from endometriosis to back pain to ongoing pain following an injury, and sadly the problem only seems to be getting worse. So how do we interrupt this pattern? On today’s podcast, Dr. Christine Smith takes on pain from a holistic perspective, addressing why we can’t seem to shake pain, and how to get hold of its seemingly unr...

Today we are dipping back into The Bitch Fix vault for a throwback to a classic episode. This was too good not to be highlighted another time. If you missed it the first go around, do yourself a favour and check it out now. Menstrual migraines are a real . . . bitch. But what's causing them? Is it just another case of our female hormones doin' us wrong? Maybe, but maybe not. There could be other r...

Is there something you want? Maybe it’s a change in your health. Maybe it’s an upgraded relationship. Maybe it’s just a new purse If you’re anything like me, the list of things you want is pretty damn long. On today’s episode, how you can start making those things a reality. _____ Mentioned on the episode: How to Build a Second Brain, by Tiago Forte

Trying to make change, and feel like despite your best efforts, you always end up back at square 1? Despite what you might secretly believe about yourself, it’s probably NOT because you’re hopeless and have no willpower. On today’s podcast, why change is challenging for everyone, and 3 of my top hacks for successfully implementing something new, even if you don’t have willpower.

Are you tired when you wake up in the morning? Have you been told you snore? Do you grind your teeth? Do you ever find yourself breathing with your mouth open? These symptoms could be reflections of a hidden disorder that’s hiding in plain sight and causing problems with everything from your hormones to your ability to focus: myofunctional disorders, or how the mouth and jaw function. Myofunctiona...

In North America, close to 30 percent of births end in a C-Section. And after this major abdominal surgery, women are left to recover with a newborn and virtually NO resources for how to handle the after-effects of surgery. Enter Janette Yee, a perinatal athletic therapist best known for her groundbreaking online Cesarean birth recovery program and the Proactive Moms Method. According to Janette,...

Our modern world is sadly and undeniably toxic. Babies are born with toxic chemicals already in their cord blood. Just breathing air, drinking water, and (shockingly) eating vegetables exposes us to hundreds if not thousands of toxic elements every single day. And as this week’s podcast guest, Dr. Peter Kozlowski (or “Dr. Koz”) explains, our individual buckets for handling these toxic exposures va...

Lyme disease is poorly understood, and the symptoms are so nebulous that people have often seen many practitioners before the underlying cause of Lyme is recognized. On today’s podcast, renowned Lyme expert and creator of the LymeBright Collective, Dr. Marie Matheson. Dr. Marie shares her wisdom on treating Lyme disease and why some people develop Lyme after exposure and some people don’t. _______...

One of the most common experiences of women wanting to change something in their health is the uncomfortable feeling of either not “fitting in” with her old group, whether friends or family, disliking making change because of the questions it brings, or just not wanting to draw attention to being different. This can be highlighted during the holidays, but it can also come up any time of year. On t...

A lot of people I talk to don’t think they eat that much sugar. Little do most folks know, sugar is hiding is just about EVERYTHING . . . and it’s silently causing a host of issues that affect everything from hormones to brain function. This is the expertise of Dr. Jody Stanislaw, who, as a Type 1 diabetic, has had to mentally do the work of her pancreas since she was just 7 years old, constantly...

Do you want to be happier? A lot of us would likely say YES, especially given recent statistics of declining happiness. But what does it take to actually GET happier? Is it inborn or a learned skill? How do people in the happiest countries in the world do it? These are just a few of the questions I asked Dr. Ellen Wong of the The Joy Avenue. The good news is, Dr. Ellen has some answers! ________ D...

On this episode of the podcast, I interview chef-to-the-stars James Barry, who’s cooked for folks like Tom Cruise, Mariska Hartigay, and George Clooney. Chef James turned his passion for flavor into a phenomenal superfood, Pluck seasoning, a first-of-its-kind blend based on organ meats. I started using Pluck personally the second I heard about it, and have been sneaking nutrients into my family wi...

This week on the podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Anna Lembke, the New York Times bestselling author of “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.” Dr. Lembke has also written about the opioid drug crisis in her book “Drug Dealer, MD,” and appeared as an expert in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. On this episode, Dr. Lembke and I discuss how our brains a...

On this episode of the podcast we're going to the energetic side of healing with Dr. Jesse Pierce. Dr. Jesse and I discuss how she employs the power of frequencies as a tool for healing, and how she's used energy medicine to help patients who have the most complex chronic illness cases finally resolve their health concerns. Learn more about Dr. Jesse on her website, https://drjessepierce.com/ Foll...

On this episode of the podcast, I had the honor of interviewing the “mother” of ADHD for women, and author of the very first book on the topic, Sari Solden. After spending 30 years on the specific experience of women with ADHD, Sari is a wealth of knowledge. Her books, Women with Attention Deficit Disorder, A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD, and Journeys Through ADDulthood have helped thousands...

Part 2 of the conversation, addressing the final 4 of the 7 subtypes. A one-size-fits-all approach almost never works. That applies to pretty much anything in our bodies, because we all have unique genes, lifestyles, diet, environments, and even thought patterns. So while one supplement or medication or diet may work great for one person, it may make another worse. When we break ADHD into subtypes...

A one-size-fits-all approach almost never works. That applies to pretty much anything in our bodies, because we all have unique genes, lifestyles, diet, environments, and even thought patterns. So while one supplement or medication or diet may work great for one person, it may make another worse. When we break ADHD into subtypes, we can then start to align the right supports. On this episode, what...

Could symptoms you’re pinning on a hormonal imbalance (fatigue, irritability, feeling cold, brain fog) actually be a need for iron? And if you’re low on iron, is it wise to just run out and grab a supplement? Diving into the world of IRON today, with a special focus on mental health, ADHD, anxiety, and depression related to the need for iron and underlying causes for the low iron to begin with.