Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

I am thrilled to have Dr. Josh Axe join me today. He is a chiropractic doctor and certified doctor of natural medicine. He is also a successful entrepreneur and leadership expert dedicated to helping people make better food choices and live healthier lifestyles.  In today’s discussion, Dr. Axe and I examine the pitfalls surrounding the concept of social proof and explore the importance of critical...

Today, I am delighted to connect with Caroline Alan, the Co-founder and CEO of Beam Minerals.  Coming from the corporate world, Caroline struggled until she discovered the incredible ability of plant-based minerals to support the body and restore its natural balance. She is now devoted to educating people about the benefits of mineral replenishment and the efficacy of plant-based humic and fulvic...

Today, I am delighted to have my friend and colleague, Dr. Mindy Peltz, on the show with me for the third time. She is a well-known women's health advocate, deeply dedicated to empowering women to trust and embrace the process of natural healing within their bodies.  In our discussion, we dive into her latest book, Eat Like a Girl, and she explains how her mom influenced the development of her nut...

I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Kathleen Jordan today. She is an internist, menopause-certified provider, and the Chief Medical Officer at Midi Health, where she leads a team of clinicians on a telehealth platform serving women across the USA.  In our conversation today, we explore key trends and regional differences in prescribing hormone replacement therapy, contrasting the traditional allopat...

I had the honor of reconnecting with Chris Irvin today! (He was with me once before, on Episode 175.) Chris is a nutrition researcher, writer, and educator specializing in low-carb dieting for metabolic health and human performance. He is the author of Keto Answers, The Carnivore Diet for Beginners, and Mommy, Do I Have to Eat This? He is also the Chief Marketing officer at BioCoach, a company ded...

Today, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Bill Campbell, a professor and director of the Performance and Physique Enhancement Lab at the University of South Florida and the creator of Body by Science, a review summarizing the latest and best research on fat loss and muscle-building. His research focuses on helping people optimize their physiques within a sustainable lifestyle.  In our discussion, we tac...

I am thrilled to have Julie McFadden, RN, a hospice and palliative care nurse with over 15 years of experience, joining me today.  Julie is committed to normalizing death and dying. In our conversation, we address common misconceptions surrounding hospice care and why discussions about death and dying make us feel uncomfortable. We explore the concept of death with dignity, emphasizing the importa...

I am happy to connect with Dr. William Li today! He is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author. He is known for leading the Angiogenesis Foundation, and his groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases. He is also a Ted-X speaker and the author of Eat to Beat Your Diet, one of my favorite books thus far this year.  Dr. Li’s latest book is about what happens in the body...

I am delighted to have Kara Collier joining me for the third time today. The last time we connected was in episode 285. Kara is a registered nutritionist and dietitian. As the co-founder and Vice President of Clinical Operations at Nutrisense, she is the leading authority on continuous glucose monitoring technology for health optimization, disease prevention, and reversing metabolic dysfunction. I...

I am delighted to have Elaine Glass joining me on the podcast today.  Elaine has transformed many lives with her healing presence, coaching countless people and helping them unlock their essential selves to find purpose, peace, and self-empowerment. She now travels the world, sharing her methodologies, holistic healing techniques, energy medicine, and spiritual guidance.  In this episode, we explo...

I am honored and delighted to have Vanessa Spina joining me on the podcast today!  Vanessa is the best-selling author of Keto Essentials and a sports nutrition specialist whose expertise on the ketogenic diet has left a lasting impact on countless lives! With a background in biomedical science and a multifaceted career as an international stockbroker, her pioneering journey in the health and welln...

I am delighted to have Dr. Ken Berry returning to the podcast for his fourth appearance today. He is a physician, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for health, known for his no-nonsense approach to wellness. Dr. Berry has practiced at the Berry Clinic since 2003 and is an active community member. He has a YouTube channel with more than 2 million subscribers- one of my favorite go-to reso...

I am thrilled to have nutritionist and menopause expert Andrea Donsky joining me today.  Andrea delivers a very positive message within the perimenopause and menopause space. In today’s discussion, we dive into her ongoing research on the 103 reported symptoms of menopause, exploring the impact of medical gaslighting and the need for advocacy and education. We discuss the significance of taking pe...

Get ready to venture into the realm of cutting-edge health and nutrition as I reconnect with Kara Collier, a registered dietitian and the co-founder of Nutrisense, the revolutionary continuous glucose monitor app!  Our paths last crossed back in January of 2021, and I am thrilled to catch up with Kara again! Today, we delve deep into the ever-evolving landscape of metabolic health in 2023, explori...

Today, I am excited to connect with Sarah Milken, the creator and host of the side-splittingly superb Flexible Neurotic podcast, dedicated to women recreating themselves in the second half of life. Before she started the podcast, Sarah received a PhD in educational psychology at the University of Southern California and then taught at their Graduate School of Education.  This episode gets a little...

I am thrilled to have Dr. Olivera Bogunovic and Holly Hardman with me on the show today. Dr. Bogunovic is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the medical director of the alcohol, drug, and addiction outpatient program at the McLean Hospital, and Holly directed the documentary As Prescribed. In today’s discussion, we dive into the ongoing benzodiazepine crisis in the...

I am delighted to connect with Shawn Stevenson for the first show of 2023! Shawn is the host of the prolific Model Health Show. He is also a Nutritional Scientist, an author, and a father. Shawn was a top-tier athlete when he was in high school. At fifteen, his hip broke while running a 200-meter time trial. He had some standard of care, but nobody ever asked how an apparently healthy kid broke hi...

I am delighted to have Dr. Tommy Wood joining me today. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, where he studies brain injury and how lifestyle choices and environmental factors impact brain health, cognitive function, and chronic disease.  In today's discussion, we explore age-related cognitive changes and how cognitive function peaks early in life and evolves...

I am thrilled to have Wade Lightheart joining me today. Wade is sought after by athletes and high-performing individuals for his expertise in optimizing health and fitness. He is a three-time Canadian natural bodybuilding champion, a premier global authority on natural nutrition and training methods, and the author of several books on health, nutrients, and exercise. In our conversation today, Wad...

I am thrilled to have my friend and colleague, Debra Atkinson, back on the show today. She was with me before for Episode 165, in August of 2021, which became one of the most sought-after episodes of the year.  Debra is a hormone-balancing exercise coach, a fitness expert, and an influential figure who has guided more than 275,000 women through transforming their second halves with newfound vitali...

We have Part 2 of our two-part series on progesterone with Dr. Lindsey Berkson today. Dr. Berkson is one of my favorite hormone experts. She has a talent for breaking complex ideas down to make them easily understandable for clinicians and the general public. She is a peer-reviewed, published researcher, bestselling author, educator, leader in thought, nutritional gastroenterology, and hormones, a...

Today, I am excited to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Betty Murray. She is a women's health advocate, nutrition expert, PhD researcher, certified functional medicine practitioner, author, and speaker.  In our conversation, we dive into the menopause controversy, looking at mitochondrial health, the development of visceral fat, aging, and senescence. We explore infertility, premature ova...

Today, I have the honor of connecting with Dr. Robynne Chutkan, one of the most recognizable gastroenterologists in the United States. She is also the author of Anti-Viral Gut, one of the books I enjoyed reading most in 2022! Knowledge of the microbiome dates back to the 1600s when Anthony van Leeuwenhoek observed bacteria in his dental plaque through a microscope. However, it has taken us several...

I am honored to connect with Dr. Stacy Sims today. She is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist on a mission to revolutionize exercise and nutrition performance- particularly for women. In our conversation, we discuss the exclusion of women from research in the modern science era and how gender differences begin in utero. We look into the importance of trac...

Today, I am thrilled to connect with Josh Dech. Josh is a former paramedic and holistic nutritionist specializing in Crohn's, Colitis, and other gut-related disorders. He has collaborated with some of the most renowned doctors worldwide, and he serves as a medical lecturer at the Priority Health Academy, where he educates doctors on the holistic approach to gut health and inflammatory bowel diseas...