Healthy Buzz: Hormone Health, Gut Health, Perimenopause & Women’s Wellness

That nightly glass of wine may be doing far more than helping you unwind. Did you know that alcohol impacts your hormones, gut health, blood sugar, sleep, mood, and cravings in ways many women never realize? In Part 5 of the Hormone Disconnect Series, Brandee sits down with Dr. Brooke Scheller, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, author of How to Eat to Change How You Dri...

The biggest risk for many women isn't hormone therapy, it's the misinformation that's kept them suffering for decades. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, Brandee sits down with Danielle Kepics, physician assistant and founder of Empowered Medicine, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). As part four of the Hormone Disconnect series, this...

Being told your labs are “normal” doesn’t mean your body is functioning optimally. For many women struggling with hormone symptoms, fatigue, PMS, weight changes, gut issues, and unexplained health concerns, the answers often live in the gaps conventional testing misses. In this episode of the Hormone Disconnect Series, Brandee breaks down the differences between conventional and functional lab tes...

For most of our lives, we've been handed a prescription and told it would fix everything — painful periods, irregular cycles, acne, you name it. But what if we were never actually given the full picture? This isn't an anti-birth-control episode. It's a pro-information one. In this episode, Brandee sits down with women's health expert Nicole Jardim for one of those conversations tha...

I spent 17 years on hormonal birth control without fully understanding what it was doing to my body. I almost talked myself out of HRT even when my data was literally showing me I needed it. And alcohol? I had no idea what it was quietly doing to my hormones. If you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or like you're getting half the picture from your doctor — this series is for you. In this...

Something groundbreaking just happened in women's health. The Lancet officially renamed PCOS to P MOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) —and if you've ever been dismissed because you don't have cysts on your ovaries, or you've been sitting with a diagnosis that never quite explained how you feel, this episode will make a lot of things click. I'm breaking down why the o...

If you've spent your life being told you're “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “too much,” this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, Brandee sits down with Amanda Baker of Collaborative Sage to explore the intersection of high sensitivity, ADHD, perfectionism, and burnout. Amanda shares her personal journey from corporate overachiever to complete...

Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes and missed periods — it’s a full neuroendocrine remodel that can completely change how your brain, body, and nervous system respond to stress. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, Brandee sits down with certified menopause coach Holly Finn, founder of A Better Pause, to unpack why so many women feel blindsided during peri and post-menopause. Holly shares her...

Motherhood is not supposed to feel like chronic exhaustion, rage, and disconnection—but for so many women, it does. In this episode, Brandee sits down with functional nutritionist Kim Perez of Root & Branch Nutrition to unpack why so many moms feel depleted, overstimulated, and unlike themselves long after postpartum. Kim shares her personal journey from “doing everything right” to hitting a b...

If you’ve ever been told your chronic pain, fatigue, or digestive issues are “just part of being hypermobile” and that you’ll have to live with it—this episode is going to challenge everything you’ve been told. I’m joined by Jen Parkinson of EDS Nutritionist, and we’re diving into the real drivers behind Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) symptoms. This conversation goes far beyond joint pain and flexib...

If you’ve been loading up your cart with “hormone-balancing” or “gut-healing” supplements, thinking they’re the missing piece—you need to hear this. In this solo episode, Brandee exposes the uncomfortable truth about the supplement industry and why what you’re taking may not actually be what’s on the label. From counterfeit products on Amazon to mislabeled ingredients and lack of regulation, this...

If you've ever received an autoimmune diagnosis, you know the first thing you lose isn't just your energy or normal labs—it's your sense of control. Suddenly your body feels like a black box, and medical advice usually stops at a prescription and a list of things you can no longer do. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Amy Behimer, an autoimmune health coach who's flipping the...

Clutter isn’t a discipline problem—it’s a nervous system response. In this episode, Brandee sits down with Megs Crawford to unpack the real reason so many women feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, especially with ADHD. They explore why traditional organizing advice often backfires, how shame keeps you frozen, and what it actually looks like to work with your brain instead of against it. Megs shares...

Have you ever been told to “just lose weight” or handed a prescription without any real explanation—and left feeling more confused than supported? For many women with PCOS, that’s the norm, not the exception. In this episode, I sit down with Monica Reagor, co-founder of the PCOS Awareness Association, to unpack the reality of living with PCOS beyond the surface-level symptoms. We dive into the lon...

Have you ever felt a sharp twinge during a workout and immediately spiraled into "What did I just break?" You're not alone. We've been conditioned to believe our bodies are fragile machines that wear out at the first sign of pain—but what if that pain is actually just your body's alarm system trying to communicate with you? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lindsey Doan, a...

If you've ever dealt with chronic dry eyes, stubborn rosacea, or eczema and felt stuck in a cycle of expensive eyedrops and topical creams that never quite fix the problem—today's episode is going to change how you look at your health. Literally. I'm joined by Dr. Christina Gratkowski Haro of Looking Beyond Health, and we're diving into why your eyes and skin are actually the dashb...

What if the missing piece in your healing journey isn’t another supplement, diet, or protocol… but understanding the actual blueprint of your body? If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” for your health but still hitting frustrating roadblocks, this episode reveals why. Many women follow the protocols, take the supplements, and clean up their diet, yet something still feels missi...

PMS is common, but that does not make it "normal". If you’re dealing with bloating, mood swings, heavy bleeding, exhaustion, or feeling unlike yourself the week before your period, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to accept it. I’m joined by Amy Dave, physician assistant and women’s wellness coach, who shares how severe PMS, migraines, and fatigue led her to rethink ever...

If you've been told to "just eat more fiber" but every high-fiber meal leaves you bloated, gassy, and unbuttoning your pants by 4 PM, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Healthy Buzz, I dive into the fiber maxxing trend taking over social media—and why pushing 50-80 grams of fiber a day can backfire when your digestive system isn't ready for it. Fiber is essential for hormone health,...

If you've ever felt like you've reached the end of the road with specialists, scans, and "fixes" for your physical pain, this episode is for you. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, Brandee sits down with Alaura Winning of Alaura Grace Wellness to talk about the reality of chronic pain, explained and unexplained, and how to reclaim your life even when pain is still humming in the ba...

Longevity isn’t built through punishment, restriction, or chasing the next wellness trend. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with registered dietitian Emily Horstman of Healthier Span to unpack what longevity really means — and why healthspan, not hustle, should be the goal. We challenge the biohacking-first narrative and talk about building long-term health through self-respect, joy, an...

Healing isn’t just about what you do—it’s about uncovering what’s been buried. Psilocybin can help women access the parts of themselves they’ve long ignored and reclaim their inner power. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Ericka Day, a psilocybin medicine facilitator and microdosing guide, to explore how this ancient tool is being used today for personal transformation. Ericka break...

Cancer prevention isn’t a punishment plan and fear is not a strategy. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Dr. Meghan Zech of Sana Pacifica, a naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative oncology (FABNO), to talk about cancer prevention, treatment support, and survivorship through a whole-person lens. We move beyond “standard of care” and into the body’s terrain — including inflamm...

Most women with PCOS aren’t failing their bodies, they’re surviving a system that keeps them uninformed. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Agnieszka Fronia, psychologist and PCOS advocate behind Eviva Health, to uncover the invisible layers of PCOS that rarely get addressed. We dive into the emotional toll of delayed diagnosis, why restrictive advice backfires, and how understanding...

Muscle isn’t a “fitness goal”. It’s a survival skill for your hormones, metabolism, and long-term health. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Allie Jackson of Mainstay Performance to break down why strength training matters so much for women, especially in perimenopause. We talk about how muscle supports metabolic health, hormone stability, and healthy aging—and why “more cardio and l...