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

Today I have the honor of connecting with Temple Stewart! She is a registered dietician specializing in low-carb dieting for women’s weight loss.  I have spoken on the stage with Temple several times over the last year, and she is delightful! In this episode, she shares her background, and we dive into how she was able to reverse her PCOS and Hashimoto’s by adopting a low-carbohydrate ketogenic di...

I am delighted to have my dear friend, Dr. Anna Cabeca, joining me for the fourth time today. She was with me before on episodes 94, 202, and 317.  Today, we dive into various questions from listeners about their GYN concerns, covering why suffering is optional in perimenopause and menopause and why we must refine ourselves during that life stage. We discuss the symptoms of perimenopause, explaini...

I am thrilled to connect with the talented culinary personality and tastemaker Anna Vocino today. With her extensive experience as a bestselling cookbook author, actor, stand-up comedian, podcast host, and clean-eating expert, and her role as the founder of Eat Happy Kitchen, Anna brings her wealth of experience to the show. In our discussion, we dive into her journey with autoimmunity, exploring...

Today, I am excited to share the first class in a series of lipid masterclasses with the amazing Dr. Thomas Dayspring! Dr. Dayspring is certified in internal medicine and clinical epidemiology and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association. He was previously the Educational Director of a nonprofit organization and has served as the Chief Academic Advisor f...

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with Dr. Tim Spector today. He is a professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College, the director of the Twins UK study, a scientific cofounder at Zoe, and a leading researcher. He is also trained in rheumatology and epidemiology and is the author of Food for Life, his most recent book on nutrition and health. In our conversation today, we unpac...

I am honored to have Kristin Kirkpatrick joining me today. She is a registered dietitian, bestselling author, presenter, and dietitian with the Department of Wellness and Preventative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.  The fatty liver epidemic now affects one in four people globally. In our discussion today, we explore who is most at risk, the essential functions of the liver, and how factors like...

I am delighted and honored today to interview Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience in neurology and radiology at Cornell Medicine and Director of the Women's BRAIN Initiative and the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is also a globally acclaimed neuroscientist with a Ph. D. in neuroscience and nuclear medicine an...

I am delighted to connect with Dr. Darshan Shah today. He is a health and wellness specialist, a board-certified surgeon, a published author, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Next Health, the world's first and largest health optimization clinic.  In our discussion today, we dive into the current state of U.S. healthcare, contrasting how the traditional allopathic model focuses on acute care and...

I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Catharine Arnston today. She is the founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits. She last joined me on Episode 226 of the podcast.  In our conversation, we dive into the importance of an alkaline lifestyle, looking at how our modern-day lifestyles expose us to toxins while contributing to soil depletion and poor-quality food. We discuss the benefit...

I am honored to reconnect with Dave Asprey today! He is the renowned father of biohacking and a New York Times bestselling author.  Dave would like a world where we all have enough free time and peace to be at full power! In this episode, he and I have a no-nonsense conversation about his newest book, Smarter Not Harder, which is my favorite of all his books! We dive into the impact of the pandemi...

I am thrilled to have Jim Kwik joining me on the podcast today.  Jim is an advocate for brain health. He is recognized widely as a global expert in memory improvement, brain optimization, and accelerated learning. He is also a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the host of the acclaimed Kwik Brain Podcast.  In our conversation, we dive into digital dementia, exploring how our...

I am thrilled to reconnect with Kylie Larson today. Kylie is truly an exceptional individual. She is a Brendon Bouchard-trained coach, host of the Far from Perfect Podcast, content creator, and founder of Lift to Get Lean.  In our discussion today, we dive into the role of compassion, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, and explore the concepts of surrender and trusting your body. We...

Today I am honored to connect with a friend and fellow nurse practitioner, Marcelle Pick! Marcelle is passionate about transforming how women experience healthcare through an integrative approach. She has successfully treated thousands of women through her unique approach to wellness. Marcelle is currently a faculty member of The Institute of Functional Medicine and has served as a Medical Advisor...

I am thrilled to be doing a two-part series on progesterone with Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Dr. Berkson is a peer-reviewed researcher, bestselling author, educator, nutritional gastroenterology and hormonal thought leader, and an inventor and formulator of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.  In the first part of our series today, we address common misconceptions about hormones and provide an overview o...

I am excited to have Siim Land on the show with me for the third time today.  Siim is a bestselling author, anthropologist, keynote speaker, and longevity enthusiast who is exceptionally bright and knows how to simplify complex research into actionable insights.  In our discussion today, we explore his latest book, The Longevity Leap, and dive into mTOR, how to activate and decrease it, and the ph...

Step into the world of metabolic health and fasting as we embark on a captivating journey with the renowned Canadian clinical educator Megan Ramos! In an era when chronic illness and obesity have become alarmingly prevalent, and dieting has become a lifelong struggle for many, Megan is on a mission to revolutionize our understanding of metabolic health. Known for her expertise in therapeutic fasti...

I am thrilled to have the amazing Kiran Krishnan joining me on the podcast today. Kiran is a research microbiologist and health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable for everyone. He has founded several successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years, including Microbiome Labs, the preeminent microbiome therapeutics-focused brand amongst healthca...

Today, we have AMA number 10. In this session, I answer many of your questions regarding the supplements I travel with and those I recommend. I dive into the benefits of Vitamin B12 and adaptogenic herbs, looking at ways to support low cortisol and PMS and various supplements that support sleep, brain fog, joint pain, and aching muscles.  My team and I love receiving your questions and offering al...

I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Jason Fung today. We last connected in October 2020 for Episode 121.  Dr. Fung is a nephrologist and a prominent figure in the intermittent fasting and low-carb space. He has made significant contributions as a founding member of The Fasting Method with his evidence-based guidance on weight loss and blood glucose management through low-carb diets and intermitte...

I have the privilege of connecting with Dr. Suzanne Fenske today. She is an integrative gynecologist, double-board certified in obstetrics, gynecology, and integrative medicine, and fellowship-trained in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and functional medicine. She established her practice, Tara MD, to empower women to take charge of their health and well-being by combining modern and integr...

I am delighted to reconnect with my good friend, Vinnie Tortorich, today, who was a guest on episodes 133 and 191. For those who may not be familiar with Vinnie, he is a truth-teller and disrupter who prompts people to think outside of their comfort zones in an easy and non-confrontational way. He is host of the Fitness Confidential Podcast, author of Fitness Confidential, and documentary film exp...

Today, I have the privilege of connecting with Dr. Sara Gottfried! Dr. Sara is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and functional medicine. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University and Director of Precision Medicine at the M...

I am delighted to have Michelle Shapiro joining me on the show today. She is a Native New Yorker and an integrative and functional registered dietitian who has worked with thousands of clients, holistically reducing anxiety, healing longstanding gut health issues, and lovingly approaching weight problems. In our conversation today, we explore shame and eating behaviors, looking at self-empathy and...

I am excited to connect with Dr. Nicola Sykes today.  Dr. Sykes received her Ph. D. in Computational Biology from MIT. After experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea and discovering a shortage of information about the condition in the public domain, she wrote a comprehensive guide to help people understand it and recover. In our discussion today, we dive into the nature of hypothalamic amenorrhea and...

I am excited to connect with Dr. Lara Briden today! She is one of my favorite naturopathic doctors and the author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. She has 25 years of experience in women's health, and she currently has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- a...