Cynthia A Sumner's Podcast

What if your body wasn’t betraying you… but trying to save you? In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my dear friend, Christy Jex Gerlach to share her remarkable journey through a life-altering health crisis. From the outside, she appeared to have it all—a thriving career, a loving marriage, incredible children, and the dream home she had worked so hard to build. After years of pouring...

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Hartle — life coach, neurofeedback practitioner, and speaker specializing in trauma-informed healing and nervous system regulation. Together, we have an honest and empowering conversation about uncovering healing generational patterns, buried trauma, recognizing the pain that continues to show up in our lives, and learning how to truly attend to our own needs...

In this episode, we explore why so many women feel like they’ve tried everything to improve their health—yet still struggle with fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep, mood swings, inflammation, and feeling disconnected from themselves.  We dive into how chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system can keep the body stuck in survival mode, especially during perimenopause and menopause. You’ll learn...

In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (recently referred to as Polycystic Metabolic Syndrome), hormone imbalance, insulin resistance, stress, and the deeper emotional side of feeling disconnected from your body. I  share why symptoms like fatigue, cravings, weight gain, acne, irregular cycles, and anxiety are often signals from the body — not personal...

Sometimes growth feels less like becoming… and more like losing your footing in a life that no longer fits the old version of you. Midlife has a way of making you question yourself—but what if you’re not lost… you’re just recalibrating? I had a moment recently where I felt disconnected from my own wisdom. Turns out, I’m just learning how to apply it in a new, upgraded version of my life. It takes...

Your feelings are valid, even when your hormones are changing~ it’s an awakening In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sarah Fui, Licensed Trauma Therapist, and Intuitive Coach, to talk about estrogen—not just as a hormone, but as the nurturing, mothering force that guides so many of our early years. And what happens when it begins to shift? As estrogen declines in midlife, something unexpecte...

Hormones can change your mood… but they can also expose your beliefs. What started as a simple desire to grow my hair long—something I’ve always associated with femininity and beauty—turned into a deeper realization about how I see myself. After finally reaching the length I wanted, I found myself constantly going back and forth. One day I loved it, the next it felt scraggly. I cut it… then second...

In this episode, I sit down with Miriam to explore her powerful journey from a traditional upbringing in Spain to navigating health challenges in modern America—and ultimately finding a path to true healing. Miriam shares what it was like growing up in Spain, where life revolved around fresh, seasonal food, weekly market visits, and slow, intentional meals around the table. With fruits, vegetables...

In this episode, I sit down with Anniston Riekstins to explore what it truly looks like to live in alignment with your body instead of constantly pushing against it. One of the most powerful themes from our conversation is the idea that life isn’t about perfection—it’s about perception. When we shift how we see ourselves and our experiences, everything begins to change. Anniston shares how underst...

In this episode, you’ll hear a powerful conversation about how the way we think shapes the way we experience our lives—especially in the middle of trials. I’m joined by my beautiful guest, Melissa Ashton, who shares her wisdom and personal experiences around navigating challenges with intention and perspective. Together, we explore the idea that even in difficult seasons, there is purpose, growth,...

Have you ever wondered why you sometimes “lose it”? With tears or with temper.  While we are always responsible for our actions, it’s just as important to understand what’s happening beneath the surface—why you feel the way you feel, and what drives your reactions in those intense moments. Showing up for yourself means getting curious, not just critical. Therapist Ashly Leavitt describes this expe...

I read a post today from @lawofattractionlive that said someone told them that whenever they feel nervous and their heart starts beating really fast, they call it their Inner Applause because their body is cheering them on.  That reached me on a deep level. I believe it is so true that our body is cheering us on. And when we have symptoms show up in midlife like hair falling out, waking up in the...

I recently held an event to uplift and nurture women. I had several beautiful women speak on the power of nutrition, confidence, femininity, hormones and nature. Aubrey Taylor, a returning guest on my podcast, spoke on the power of nature and was truly inspiring! The women were in awe of the healing capacity and influence right in their own fingers tips and right out their own front door. Mother n...

There is a heightened awareness on two topics right now,  insulin resistance and protein. I get a lot of questions from ladies in perimenopause so I will be covering these hot topics in this podcast.  Understanding the Cortisol cycle, insulin cycle and need for protein is essential to thriving through menopause. Weight gain, mood swings, high blood sugar and low energy are a few symptoms many are...

Melissa Taylor is a Reiki Master, yoga instructor, sound therapist, astrologer, and 2-time survivor of breast cancer. She excels at helping others find natural solutions for their health issues. Melissa brings awareness and balance within each individual to a higher level as she offers priceless tools for self healing the mind, body, and spirit. Working with ordinary people of all ages and walks o...

Understandably women (and men) often have a negative perspective on periods, cycles, menopause and hormones but what if we changed our perspective? In this podcast I share a new way to think about the menstruation cycle. Why we have fluctuating emotions, cramps, bloating, weight gain and sleep issues. Join me in switching to a healing and supportive perspective. One that includes, compassion, unde...

Did you know that in 1822 the average American consumed 45 grams of sugar. In 2012 the average American consumed 765 grams of processed sugar. YIKES! That is 130 pounds a year, 3 pound a week and 3,550 pounds in the average life-time.  This equals 1,767,900 skittles which equals a dumpster size container. This is deeply harmful because processed sugar has zero vitamins, zero minerals, zero enzymes...

We can't see our feelings so often times the power they have go unnoticed. Epigentics proves that what we think and feel directly affects our body, including our hormones. Because our hormones affect every function of our body, our thoughts are a powerful tool when directed.  In this podcast I will share powerful knowledge and tools so you can use this superpower within your own self to support no...

Gut issues, stubborn extra weight, mood swings, hot flashes, sleep problems, low energy, sporadic cycles or extra heavy cycles, hair loss from head or hair in unwanted areas- these are just a few of many many horrible menopausal symptoms women are suffering with.  Bioidentical Hormones may be what makes all the difference for you, it has been the saving solution for many!  Here I explain the diffe...

I have a friend who many years ago was experiencing such heavy bleeding in her menopausal years that she could hardly function. She ended up with a full hysterectomy and what followed was disheartening. She ended up with some horrible sided effects from the surgery. I remember thinking how unfair that was and how frustrating that there were no remedies presented to her that would support healing a...

Napoleon Hill said, "If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way." I believe it is our birthright to meet the end of our day feeling fulfilled and happy despite hardships and mistakes. That we don't have to wait until we meet our big goals, be perfect or accomplish our entire to-do list to feel happy. Listen here to feel comfort in the truth that you are blessed every day and you...

I new I had power to create the life I wanted but it felt like I had been set up to fail because I couldn't figure out how to apply the principle. Until... I had a meeting with my best mentor, God, who told me that it wasn't that I couldn't figure it out, it wasn't that I couldn't have what I wanted. It was that I needed to heal something. Or that I needed to learn something or do something.  That...

The changes that happen during menopause can knock a women right off her feet causing a midlife crisis and major health issues. In this podcast find hope! You can thrive through menopause! Here I share simple steps to start with to create a powerful, positive difference. You don't have to just suffer through this time in your life. You truly can thrive. For my Hormone Course, Whole Healing Members...

This podcast is a spontaneous recording of a few thoughts I have on food, to bring support as you navigate incorporating wholesome ingredients to your diet. I share here why it matters, how to nurture your relationship with food, how to get real results and most important- how to enjoy your food too. 

How to know if the pain means you shouldn't do the thing or if it means you should do the thing. We have a negative mind and a positive mind. The negative mind is our protector, our warning system. The positive mind is our expander, our side that helps us see all the possibilities. Both are important and when they work together they support our success. Often times when we are expanding whether by...