Fast to Faith: Healing God's Way

Do you ever feel like your toughest critic? Join me as I sit down with Marla Mervis-Hartmann, an inspirational body image expert and the creator of "Love Your Body, Love Yourself." In this episode, we explore the hidden struggles of emotional eating and the surprising first steps towards conquering it. Join us as we uncover the secrets to transforming your mindset and learning to love th...

 Did you know that couples share a significant portion of their gut microbiome? We're celebrating Father's Day with a special focus on men's health and how it impacts women's health. In today's episode, we're diving deep into how men's health can affect the women in their lives. In fact, most couples share around 30% of the same gut microbiome! So, let's tal...

Did you know that 96% of Americans are deficient in iodine? Today, Sara Banta joins me to discuss the importance of iodine in our lives. We discuss why most people are deficient in iodine and the impact iodine has on your health. You're going to be excited about iodine after listening to this episode! Y ou’re going to hear more about: The correlation between iodine deficiency and depression W...

Is your sleep impacting your hormones?  In today's episode, we're diving deep into the impact of sleep on your hormones. Joining me is Dr. Peter Martone, who brilliantly emphasizes the crucial role of the vagus nerve and the health of your autonomic nervous system. Many health issues stem from vagus nerve dysfunction and an overactive sympathetic nervous system. You'll discover prac...

Today’s episode is all about the beauty benefits of estrogen! Ladies, estrogen is your beauty hormone. Do you want youthful, glowing skin? You’re about to discover how estrogen makes you beautiful, desirable, and sexy. You’ll learn the top 6 beauty benefits of estrogen and how to get the most out of estrogen in your beauty routine! Ready to go deeper? The women who hear this episode and feel somet...

Is it possible to have estrogen dominance even if you don't have elevated estrogen levels? In this episode, we dive deep into the often misunderstood realm of estrogen dominance and low estrogen levels. Contrary to common belief, estrogen dominance isn't just about having too much estrogen; it's also possible to experience estrogen dominance while having insufficient estrogen levels...

Where can you find the Fountain of Youth? It can be found in a simple liver detox. In this episode, we're exploring the transformative world of liver detoxification. Discover why a liver detox is the ultimate beauty serum. Can a liver detox result in the reduction of visible fine lines and wrinkles? Absolutely! The answer to youthful, glowing skin is a liver detox away. Many women also report...

Where Can You Get Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)? In this episode, we address where to get BHRT and what to watch out for.  You’ll learn the pitfalls of Hormone Replacement Therapy and the important questions to ask your provider before getting started. Let's dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of hormone optimization! You'll also discover how my medical practice,...

If you’re experiencing frozen shoulder, joint pain, or random muscle spasms, welcome to the menopause club, ladies! Menopause causes more than just those infamous hot flashes!  In today's episode, we're diving deep into menopause and why it's got your shoulder feeling like an iceberg. You’ll learn why estrogen decline is probably the culprit, and why estrogen is basically your super...

Have you been considering going off your hormone replacement (HRT)? Think again! Hormone replacement therapy can have profound effects on everything from your bone density to your immune system. The place it impacts the most is your pelvic area and vagina! Whether it's a cream, patch, or pellet, the right HRT can be the key to maintaining the life you enjoy while keeping the dreaded "hor...

Do you enjoy a nice glass of wine at night? Or maybe going out for drinks on the weekend with your friends? If so, you might want to rethink that choice. Today, in this mini episode, I’m talking about if alcohol causes breast cancer and what you need to consider to live your best, healthiest life! I talk more on: The shocking stats on the correlation between alcohol and cancer What happens in the...

Worried that you might have estrogen imbalance and that your gut might be making it worse? If so, then this quick episode is for you! Today, I’m diving into the impact your gut can have on your estrogen levels and what you can do to take back control! You’ll hear more about: The 3 types of estrogen  How estrogen can be reabsorbed before leaving the body  Glucuronidase’s role in the reabsorption Th...

Is your thyroid holding you back from living the life you want to live? Have you been told there’s nothing that can fix your thyroid issues and to just accept that this is what your life is now? If you can relate to this, know that you are alone and that there are things you can do to heal your thyroid. Today, McCall McPherson, the visionary behind Modern Thyroid Clinic, joins me on the podcast. T...

Are you satisfied? This may seem like a simple question, but it is one that is multifaceted, especially for women. And what can you do if you’re not feeling satisfied? If you want to answer this question then you need to listen to this episode! Today, my good friend, Meghan Heritage, joins me to chat about The Be Event! This is a conference for women, by women, and about women. During this event,...

Do you feel like you're riding a hormone roller coaster? That every month is full of highs and lows? If so, then this quick episode is a must listen to! Today, I’m talking about why your estrogen fluctuates, when you’ll see estrogen spikes and dips, and why this applies to every woman! You’ll hear more about: A breakdown of the normal 28 day cycle for women The optimal times to check estrogen...

Should I take progesterone? This may be a question you have been asking yourself lately. I know I’ve been getting it a lot lately!  Progesterone has become a hot topic lately, especially between conventional and  functional medicine. It is one of the key hormones we have as women. It’s our natural anti-anxiety hormone and is what keeps estrogen in check. But how do we know when we may need to star...

Are you experiencing a headache or a migraine? Many women experience migraines throughout their lives, but certain factors that can increase the likelihood of migraines. So what can you do to prevent them? Today, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Rani Banik back on the show. She joined me on episode 204 to discuss the biggest eye issues in women.  In this episode though, we are diving into the world of mig...

Do you want to be able to tap into a deeper sense of inner strength and spiritual connection to be your best self? If so, then this quick episode is for you! Today, I’ll be sharing how you can make intermittent fasting your superpower, not only for weight loss but for your life too! You’ll hear more about: What fasting is How my program, Fast To Faith, can help you on this journey  Steps you can t...

Struggling with loss of libido? Increased appetite? Weight Gain? These are common and very real symptoms you may experience in menopause.  Can antidepressants help combat these symptoms? According to the American College of OBGYNs it can. But in reality antidepressants are not going to help at all!  Today, I'm discussing why antidepressants in menopause is not the right way to go. In reality,...

Experiencing dry eyes? Feel like you're constantly straining your eyes? These changes may actually be due to hormone changes or even perimenopause! I know I’ve started to have eye issues and that it is most likely due to perimenopause! If you’ve been struggling with your vision, then today’s guest, Dr. Rani Banik, is here to explain what is actually causing your eye issues. Together, we dive...

Anxiety. Trouble sleeping. Feeling like you can’t focus. These are probably the top 3 complaints I hear in my practice. But what is the common thing all of these symptoms have in common? They may all be stemming from your brain!   Today, my guest, Dr. Romie Mushtaq and I will be diving into how to know if your brain is the reason for your health issues, the quiz she created that may give you some...

As women we tend to pick on our so-called flaws. We don’t wear the bathing suit because we’re embarrassed that someone might see our cellulite or our stretch marks. But what if we said ENOUGH, took ownership of our bodies, and started loving them for everything they do for us? Today, that’s exactly what we're talking about!  In this episode, I share what you can do starting today to become a...

Could stress be causing your weight gain?  Every day, I see women being diagnosed with adrenal dysfunction. This adrenal dysfunction is where your adrenal glands do not produce cortisol at the appropriate rate or at the appropriate time. This can have a HUGEimpact on your entire body! You might not think that you have a lot of stress in your life, but that may not be the case for your body. In thi...

Welcome to Episode 200! I’m so excited to hit this milestone with you and am giving YOU 50% off a supplement that is so important for today’s episode!  In this episode, we are talking about how to break up with sugar, get your body back into shape after the holidays, and eliminate all of those crazy cravings!  We will be talking about: Do you have metabolic flexibility? Why loving yourself at ever...

Are you struggling to feel better? Stop trying to do it all on your own! We don’t know what we don’t know or how our lives are fitting into the bigger picture of life and we are all impacting each other in different ways. God’s got you! But also remember that God is not a fairy godmother or a genie in the bottle granting all of your wishes and prayers. We need to see what we are supposed to see an...