ADHD, Naturally: Smart Solutions for Holistic Women

If you’re like most people, you’re ready to toss 2020 off a cliff and move onto the greener pastures of 2021--probably sprinting all the way. And you may have set some intentions, resolutions, or words for the year to get you going. On this episode, I share my thoughts on 2020 (hint: I’m actually NOT about tossing it off the cliff) and what MY intention words are for 2021. Happy New Year and cheer...

As I shared back in episode 66, “Should I Get My Hormones Tested?” what to test and when is not always a simple question. However, I always want to start with what’s most straight forward, and on today’s episode, I share 3 lab tests that are readily available and will tell you a lot about what could be going on with your hormones. I’m ALSO sharing a lot more of the deets on my program, The Bitch F...

When I was experiencing “mystery symptoms” 12 years ago, and then again when my daughter was diagnosed with a rare neurological speech condition, I went on the hunt for someone who could help. In one case, though it took many excruciating months, I found the right person. In the other, I didn’t find what I was looking for, but I did have quite an eye-opening experience. Here’s what I learned from...

Have you been eating “small frequent meals” as a way to combat symptoms of low blood sugar? Yeah, I bought that one too. For years in fact. Turns out, that was crap advice, and I’m here to tell you why!  For real tho, girl. Stop it with the small frequent meals. 

You might not think your grandma has anything to do with a crappy period, a thyroid condition, or your blood sugar issues.... but she does. And it's NOT just genetics! 

FEAR: False. Evidence. Appearing. Real. I experience this because I'm human, and imagine you do too for the same reason. For many of us, it's reared up more than ever this year.  While I certainly don't have all the answers, I have learned a trick or two over the years, and I'm sharing my personal strategies with you here, as well as discussing the difference between fear and anxiety as I see it. 

Today's episode came from a question from a listener, who asked what I use for my own personal beauty and home products. I thought this was a great question, and also gave me a chance to talk about how I pick products!  Here are links to some of the brands/products I mentioned on the show:  BeautyCounter  Thrive Market (where I buy Acure, Mineral Fusion eye pencil, as well as private label cleanin...

Today on the podcast, I interview women's empowerment coach Camille Busson Thompson. With a passion for helping women navigate self-love, sexual energy and confidence to follow their dreams, Camille teaches women to create empowerment on all levels. Camille and I talk about rediscovering yourself after becoming a mother, jade eggs . . . and pussy yoga!  Connect with Camille and learn about her pro...

Do you think of your period as a curse? I did for years before I learned that my hormones were out of whack . . . and how to fix them. Now I'm able to live in harmony with my hormones instead of fighting a monthly battle! What would that be like for you? ____ Ready to hop off the hormonal rollercoaster for good? My program, The Bitch Fix in Six: Six Steps to Happy Hormones comes out in December. G...

Have you been wondering whether or not you should get your hormones checked? You might be surprised by my answer to this common question! Here’s what I think about the various options, what you should do first, and WHY.   Want to be the first to know when doors to my program, The Bitch Fix in Six: Six Steps to Happy Hormones opens? You’ll want to be on my email list! You can join here.

Fasting seems to be all the rage in the wellness space these days, with everyone and her mama doing intermittent fasting, and some also experimenting with what’s known as a “fasting mimicking” diet. On this episode, I give you my unvarnished opinion of fasting and intermittent fasting in general, who should definitely avoid it, and my own personal experience with the fasting mimicking diet.  Quest...

It’s time to talk words: specifically the words I use in the title of this podcast! “Bitch” can be something of a loaded term, but it can also be fun, funny, sassy, smartass . . . and 100% reappropriated from it’s crappy past. This episode is not only a peek into how I’m defining Big B Bitch vs. little b bitch, it’s something of a manifesto for everything The Bitch Fix stands for.

Here it is, the guide that started it all, The Bitch Fix: Six Keys to Happy Hormones, read by yours truly. I had SO MUCH FUN writing this handy guide, and I’m stoked to be reading it to you, storytime-like, right here on the podcast. These are the “keys to the castle” that will get you going on your hormone healing journey, whether you’re a newbie or just need a refresher. _____ Want to download y...

Some super common things that MANY women are doing could be wrecking their thyroid function. That could be you…. or you could learn these missteps and sidestep thyroid issues now or down the road.   Want to dive deeper into what’s going in with your thyroid function? Join my masterclass, Thyroid Answers NOW!  http://bit.ly/thyroidanswers

You may have heard the phrase “If you always do what you’ve always done, then you’ll always get what you always got.” Well, this may be true in life, but it’s NOT true when it comes to your health and hormones! If you’re frustrated because what you’ve “always done” isn’t working anymore, then this podcast episode is for you! Are you seriously DONE with feeling like crap all the time? You deserve b...

A few episodes ago, I talked about talking to your doc, and how sometimes it’s hard to get the labs you want. On this episode, we dig a layer deeper--are those labs even giving you what you need? Why might you have everything looking “normal” on a lab but still feel like crap?! I’ll tell you why! ________ Want to order your OWN labs? You can do that here: https://www.ultalabtests.com/christinemacc...

All our hormones are part of a system called the endocrine system, which regulates not just hormones like estrogen and progesterone, but a whole host of other players. These other players help regulate everything from sleep/wake cycles to blood sugar balance, mood, and energy. Of all these varied players, there are 3 that I call the “big dogs” of hormone balance--miss the boat on these, and it’s v...

Do you feel like you’re “eating clean” but still experiencing digestive, hormonal or weight issues? I hear this SO OFTEN in my practice. Frustrated women who think they’re doing everything right but still feel all wrong. Part of the problem is the definition of clean eating. And part of it is that even if you’re “eating clean,” in  the way that suits you best, your body may not be functioning opti...

I hear stories literally every week--and often every day--of women who have been blown off, dismissed, or dissed by their doctors. Sometimes it's clearly intentional; sometimes it's the result of a medical system that prioritizes speed over connection. Regardless, the fallout is the same. Symptoms band-aided or not addressed at all, pharmaceuticals over root causes, frustrated women not getting th...

Fertility treatments are on the rise, but there are so many things you can do naturally either to support those treatments, or to avoid them altogether. In part 3 of this series, we talk about supplement that may support you on your fertility journey.  _______ To download the guide, go here.  Need some support on your fertility journey? Let's talk. 

Fertility treatments are on the rise, but there are so many things you can do naturally either to support those treatments, or to avoid them altogether. In part 2 of this series, we talk about 5 foods to boost fertility.  _______ Need some support on your fertility journey? Let's talk. 

Fertility treatments are on the rise, but there are so many things you can do naturally either to support those treatments, or to avoid them altogether. In part 1 of this series, we explore 3 foundations almost nobody is talking about. 

Are you missing out on vitamin S? This is one of THE most critical nutrients you need if you have any hope of ever balancing your hormones, losing weight, or restoring your health. That's right--sleep.  Listen in for which of the top 3 sleep problem types might be you, and for 7 reasons why you might not be sleeping, plus what to do about it.  _______________ Are you seriously DONE with feeling li...

Losing your hair can feel terrifying . . . especially because so many women have their femininity and self-idea tied up in their hair. And the truth is, like anything in health, there's rarely one answer to the root cause of hair loss, and there is certainly NOT one magic pill, even though most women wish there were, and lots of companies prey on the insecurity women feel from losing their hair to...

Intuitive eating sounds really great . . . but if we look under the hood, there are some legit challenges and hurdles to actually putting this ideal into practice. On this episode, I break it all down for you: the 5 major problems with intuitive eating, and what you can do to overcome them. __________ Want some help figuring out YOUR best strategies for hormone balance? We should talk. Find a time...