Balance Health Now

In this episode, I’m joined by Carla Reeves, creator of The Differently Coaching Experience and Reimagine: The Interactive Journal , as we dive into the transformative power of journaling and thought management. Carla shares how mental clutter can hold us back from reaching our full potential, both personally and professionally. Together, we explore the key principles behind mastering thought mana...

Special guest I’m joined by the incredible Carly Hickey, a nurse and wellness educator. In this episode, we’re going to explore the power of health literacy and proactive healthcare, and why it’s so important to understand your body, make informed decisions, and take charge of your health—especially as you age. Carly shares her journey from healthcare professional to wellness advocate, and we talk...

In this episode, Alexandra Santamaria opens up about her personal journey of battling chronic health issues and how functional medicine helped turn things around. She talks about why it's so important to be your own health advocate, especially when traditional medicine just isn't cutting it. Alexandra breaks down what functional medicine is all about—getting to the root of the problem, tre...

In this episode, we're joined by the fabulous Sarah Thomas, who's been in the wellness game for nearly 30 years. Sarah opens up about her personal journey through various health challenges and how these experiences have shaped her approach to women's health. From being an overweight child to dealing with anorexia and over-exercising as a young adult, Sarah has seen it all. She emphasiz...

Ashley Malik delves into her personal battle with Hashimoto's disease and unveils the significant role nutrition plays in managing autoimmune disorders. Discover how an anti-inflammatory diet not only supports thyroid health but also helps mitigate symptoms of autoimmune conditions. Ashley shares her strategies for adopting this diet amidst the demands of family life, including practical tips...

In this episode, Sydney Torres and Monica Bordurka delve into the profound impact of stress on gut health and how to transition from stress to calm. They explain that stress, the body's natural fight-or-flight response, can be triggered by both physical and emotional factors. Chronic stress, in particular, can lead to digestive issues and suppress immune function. The conversation highlights t...

Host Sydney Torres, alongside guest Jenna Talleda explores the challenges and misconceptions that people in larger bodies face within the healthcare system and society at large. This dialogue aims to empower listeners to redefine their approach to health, emphasizing well-being over weight. Jenna Talleda, special guest and Sydney Torres discuss the following: Critique of BMI and Conventional Healt...

In this conversation, Sydney Torres and Andrea Caprio discuss food freedom and emotional eating. Andrea shares her personal journey of overcoming health issues through healthy eating and lifestyle changes. She also provides practical tips for developing awareness of emotional eating and implementing mindful eating habits. When you address the root causes of emotional eating it creates sustainable...

In this episode, Sydney Torres interviews Anna Laura Brown about her personal journey with Hashimoto's and her work in helping others with autoimmune conditions. They discuss the symptoms and diagnosis of Hashimoto's, the importance of addressing gut health, the need to listen to your body and take control of your health, holistic remedies for inflammation and pain, simple steps to improve...

In this episode, Sydney Torres interviews Jamie Ortiz, a licensed esthetician and the creator of True Skin Rituals. They discuss the importance of skincare and how what we eat can affect our skin. Jamie shares her personal journey with her son's eczema and how she discovered the correlation between his diet and his skin inflammation. She emphasizes the need to eliminate inflammatory foods and...

In this episode, Sydney Torres interviews Angel Hill, a board-certified natural medicine doctor specializing in women's hormonal health. They discuss the importance of balancing cortisol levels, starting the day with protein and fat, and avoiding liquid sugars. Angel shares her personal journey of overcoming adrenal issues and how she helps her clients regain their energy. She also provides ti...

Welcome To Balance Health Now ! Its time we all stop being victims to our outside stressors. We have the power to develop habits that can break us free from stress. In today's episode I'm joined by Monica Bordurka and she shares brilliant ways to eliminate stress while building up resilience. Monica is the co-founder of The Leadership Wellness Group, where she provides workshops and coachi...

Welcome To Balance Health Now ! When it comes to not feeling well it's usually not just one thing. Its a combinations of factors that have lead up to a certain health concern. My special guest Dr. Leslie Kasanoff shares her knowledge on the power of food to transform and improve health. Dr. Leslie Kasanoff helps people get the answers they need through coaching, diet, and lifestyle change. She...

Welcome to Balance Health Now ! Did you know that using dance therapy can improve physical, mental and emotional health? Meet Fabienne Beard-Wright, my special guest. She is an esteemed cultural movement specialist and a driving force behind Liftoff Special Programming, Inc. With a deep-rooted passion for dance and education, Fabienne has committed her life to empowering others through the arts, p...

Welcome To Balance Health Now ! What to do when you're on a digestive healing journey can become very overwhelming, especially with so much information out there. In today's episode my special guest Heather Woodruff shares the power of ancestral eating to calm the fire in our digestive systems. Heather Woodruff is a Digestion Guru & Certified GAPS™ Practitioner who loves supporting wom...

Welcome to Balance Health Now Podcast ! In today's episode my special guest Brian Weinstein shares his story of living with type 1 diabetes. He provides good insight and shares how he has managed since being a child. Brian is a middle school English teacher from New York City. He has been a Type-1 Diabetic for approximately 33 years, and also suffered from Epilepsy for 17 years. Brian is the h...

Welcome to Balance Health Now ! Improve your life by speaking up, especially when it comes to your health and wellness. In today's episode, Dr. Rosemary Eseh-Logue provides valuable insight on ways we can start to become our own health advocates. She also shares her view on what health means. Dr. Eseh-Logue is an internal medicine doctor in Texas and a clinical instructor for medical residents...

Welcome to Balance Health Now! Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are reversible and it's easier than you think. My special guest, Karen Kennedy specializes in helping people optimize their blood sugar and metabolic health using a continuous glucose monitor. She is a licensed nutritionist and board certified in integrative and functional nutrition. Her focus is helping individuals identify the &q...

Welcome to Balance Health Now! In today’s episode, my special guest Nikki Fraser shares her wisdom on aromatherapy and women’s health. Nikki Fraser is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist from London Ontario. She has her own holistic practice, Fraser Holistic Health, which incorporates aromatherapy with other holistic modalities, is co-founder of Essentria Aromatherapy School, and co-host of the po...

Welcome to Balance Health Now! Sooth yourself in any situation by learning the five easy steps to create a one-minute mantra. In today’s episode, my special guest Christiane Schroeter shares easy steps to kick-start our health by learning the steps to creating a one-minute mantra. Christiane Schroeter has a passion for health & wellness.   She has a wide range of experiences including a doctor...

Welcome to Balance Health Now! Heavy painful periods? In today’s episode, my special guest Dr. Ibby Omole educates us on using acupuncture for heavy painful periods. Dr. Ibby is a licensed naturopathic physician and registered acupuncturist. She is also a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and entrepreneur. She specializes in helping people get the root cause of their health without overwhelm or the...

Welcome to Balance Health Now! Insulin resistance affects one in three people in America, and this can lead to serious health issues if not managed correctly. In today’s episode my special guest Kathy Fritz shares her knowledge about insulin resistance and the hormone connection. Kathy Fritz is a board-certified master hormone coach who helps women in perimenopause and menopause experience relief...

Welcome to Balance Health Now! Do you feel like you don’t get enough sleep? Or do you push through and put your sleep hygiene on the back burner. In today’s episode my special guest Vytautė  Liutkeviciute is a sleep specialist who shares ways to improve our sleep quality from an Āyurvedic point of view . Vytautė is an Āyurvedic Sleep Coach on amission to help those who struggle with sleep to recal...

Welcome to Balance Health Now! In today’s episode my special guest Gintare shares her knowledge about hypothyroidism and provides holistic recommendations to regain your health back. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. Gintare is nutritionist and weight loss coach for women with hypothyroid. She coaches women on how to improve their...

Welcome to Balance Health Now ! Our brain is the command center sending important messages throughout our body. In todays episode my special guest Bernice Hunt explains the five keys to brain health. Bernice's husband Oliver contracted sepsis and it went to his brain. She experienced a short-term glimpse of life with someone whose brain was "broken". That incident halted her 12-year,...