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

Weight loss has been oversimplified for far too long, and that narrative is costing women their health, confidence, and trust in their bodies. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Megan Moore, registered dietitian and founder of My Bariatric Dietitian, to dismantle the myth that weight is just about willpower. Together, we unpack the science behind obesity, bariatric surgery, and GLP-1...

Your hormones, gut, and energy can’t regulate when your nervous system feels under attack. In this episode, I sit down with Madalyn Baer of Wise Bite Wellness to break down how stress quietly drives fatigue, bloating, anxiety, and hormone chaos. We talk about why pushing harder with workouts and “perfect” nutrition can backfire when your nervous system is overloaded. Madalyn shares how her own gut...

Your thyroid can look “normal” on paper and still be driving fatigue, weight changes, constipation, mood shifts, painful periods, and fertility struggles In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Alison Percowycz of Well North Functional Medicine, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and functional medicine provider, to unpack what women are rarely told about thyroid health. Alison s...

Airway issues are derailing women’s energy, hormones, and sleep—and most never realize the mouth is where the story begins. This episode reveals the overlooked oral factors silently driving fatigue, anxiety, and chronic symptoms. In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with dentist and airway specialist Kristen Geist to unpack how breathing mechanics, tongue position, and oral health directly...

If you feel like you constantly are self-sabotaging, this episode is for you! In today’s episode of Healthy Buzz, I’m joined by menopause-informed health coach Renee Bellinger to explore what’s really behind self-sabotage. Not the surface-level explanation of “I have no willpower,” but the deeper habits, beliefs, and physiological changes that shape how we eat, move, cope, and show up for ourselve...

Your weight is the least interesting thing about you, and yet so many of us have been taught it’s the only thing that matters. This conversation flips that script and invites you to build strength, capacity, and confidence in the body you have right now.   In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Tara De Leon, award-winning personal trainer, fitness business coach, and co-host of the Welln...

Are you doing “all the right things” with food and exercise… yet your hormones, energy, or cycle still feel completely off? In this episode I sit down with integrative nutrition health coach Edie Horstman of Wellness With Edie to unpack a hidden epidemic in women’s health: chronic under-fueling and the relentless pressure of diet culture. Edie shares her powerful story of going from years of irreg...

What if the only reason money feels confusing is because no one ever gave you the language, tools, or education to understand it? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Lisa Eaton, founder of Firm Footing Financial Planning, to explore a part of life most women are left to navigate completely alone: their financial world. Lisa spent over 20 years as a physical therapist before shifting into financ...

Have you ever wondered whether creatine is actually worth taking or if it’s even meant for women at all? Are you curious why so many experts are suddenly talking about creatine as a “must-have” for long-term health? In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood supplements in women’s health: creatine. Not the gym bro stereotype or the bodybuilding myth. This is a deep, accessible, an...

Ever wondered how your gut health impacts your hormones? In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Dejak, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Colon Hydrotherapist based in Vancouver, Canada. Amanda has spent over a decade helping clients improve detoxification, digestion, and hormonal balance through natural approaches. With experience supporting clients dealing with cancer, Lyme diseas...

Trigger warning:  This episode discusses eating disorders and body image. If you’re struggling, please reach out for support: National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com Crisis Text Line: Text  NEDA  to 741741 In this episode of  Healthy Buzz , I sit down with Dr. Samantha Turetsky, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in eating disorders, p...

Can your gut health really impact your skin? Absolutely — and today’s episode breaks down exactly how. I am joined by Daina Rasutis founder of Table to Crave and certified Nutrition Therapist Master, to explore how acne is often a reflection of what’s happening inside your gut. From her journey as a civil engineer turned holistic nutritionist, Dina shares how science-backed testing and personalize...

Hormone health doesn’t have to be confusing. In this episode I am joined by Kate Nguy, Women’s Hormone & Wellness Specialist, Certified Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner, Executive Director of the Menopause Mission, and host of  Aligned Womb, Aligned You. We talk about  about practical cycle syncing and hormone literacy so you can work  with  your body instead of against it. We cover how to...

If your breakouts cluster around your chin and jaw, then flare before your period, this episode is your roadmap. We’re unpacking hormonal acne at the root (estrogen dominance, DHT, sluggish detox) and exactly how to support clear skin from the inside out. I am sitting down with Rachel Kirby, founder of Cocoon, to demystify hormonal acne for adult women. Rachel shares her decade-long journey throug...

Heavy periods, clots, back pain, “living around your cycle”?  In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Katashia Partee Kendrick, PharmD, BCACP, IHP to cut through the confusion on fibroids. We talk about what they are, how they’re found (ultrasound/MRI), and real-world options from meds to ablation, UFE, myomectomy, and when/why hysterectomy is considered.  We also touch on endo, pelvic floor PT, and s...

You’ve heard protein is important, but do you really know why it matters in perimenopause? In this episode I’m cutting through the noise and breaking down why protein is such a game-changer during perimenopause and postmenopause. Protein isn’t just about building muscle—it’s about supporting your hormones, protecting bone health, managing weight shifts, and even helping with mood and brain fog. In...

Think you’d know if you had a parasite? Not always. From mystery bloat and skin flares to anxiety and stubborn weight changes, parasites can hide in biofilms and mimic a dozen other issues. In this episode, we separate fear-based trends from facts—and talk through a safe, bio-individual approach. I’m joined by Hilary Beckwith, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who is also Board Certified in Holis...

Are you one of the many women who never really learned how the menstrual cycle actually works? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a mom, a teen, or well into midlife, this episode will change the way you think about your period. I’m joined by Mandy LeBlanc, certified nutrition consultant, women’s health coach, and EFT practitioner, who brings over 20 years of holistic wisdom to women at every stage—...

When you think about your core, you might picture six-pack abs. But the truth is, your pelvic floor is just as essential for strength, stability, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, so many women are told that issues like incontinence, painful sex, prolapse, or constipation are “just part of getting older” or “just what happens after kids.” They’re common... but they are not normal. In this epi...

For too many women, endometriosis is dismissed, misdiagnosed, or masked with quick-fix solutions like birth control. But what if there’s a better way to understand and support your body? In this episode I am sitting down with  Rita Utterback, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and founder of Radiate with Rita. Having walked her own long road with...

Being told you have “unexplained infertility” can feel devastating, and for many women, it’s a diagnosis that comes with more questions than answers. In this episode I am joined by Laura Ligos, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in fertility optimization, women’s hormone health, and functional nutrition. As a mom of two who’s personally experienced the emotional and physical challeng...

Are you tired of restrictive diets, endless cardio, and chasing a smaller number on the scale—only to feel exhausted and frustrated? In this empowering episode I am speaking with Hayley from Daily Hayley Coaching, an online fitness and nutrition coach helping women over 30 get strong, confident, and mobile without extreme restrictions. A former in-person trainer for 10 years, Hayley now works with...

If you're exhausted, bloated, losing hair, and your period’s gone MIA… you might not be eating enough. In this spicy episode, I’m joined by Danielle Kepics—aka the unicorn of women’s health—to break down what under-fueling does to your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. We talk about why basic habits (like eating more, sleeping better, and quitting toxic jobs) matter more than biohacks, and...

So many of us were taught to be strong, independent, and figure things out alone, but what happens when that mindset sabotages our relationships? I’m joined by Rachel Elder, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and owner of Connected Couples Counseling, to talk about how therapy can benefit couples at any stage, not just when things are falling apart. We chat about communication, conflict, connectio...

Are carbs the enemy? Is fat making you fat? Should you be eating more protein? In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and giving you the real, root-cause-based breakdown of what macronutrients actually do for your body—and why you need  all three  for optimal health. Host by me, Brandee Hommerding, a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and diet culture dropout, I am explaining why y...