It's HERTIME with Cody Sanders

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Jess and Cody revisit two amazing conversations they had with sex therapist Kristin B. Hodson. Kristin shares about how improving our sex life starts with improving our ability to talk about sex with our partner. We don't need to over complicate it! Kristin B. Hodson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, believes that we all deserve to enjoy a vibrant a...

Send us Fan Mail First things first. Mood changes, including feeling more anxious than normal, are super typical before your period. Basically, it all comes down to hormonal shifts that happen as part of our menstrual cycle. Changes in hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which occur before our period, can have an effect on feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine. And that can trigger a...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that each week of our cycle, our hormones change and we need to approach our sex life accordingly? One week, we might just need a few minutes of quick stimulation, and other weeks, we might need more build up and more time. Our specific desire depends entirely on what’s happening with our hormones, and knowing that information will empower us to access the right tools...

Send us Fan Mail There’s nothing more frustrating than when weight shows up out of nowhere and won’t budge no matter what you try. But we've found that weight gain is ALWAYS a symptom of something else happening in your body, and today Cody and Jess share the most likely culprits! You guessed it, it comes down to our hormones! I know many of us when we notice some weight creeping on and we se...

Send us Fan Mail Does your appetite for pizza, pastries, chocolate, and anything with sugar in it skyrocket before or during your period? Some of us women have a unique ability to tell when our periods are about to start based on how intense our food cravings are. You can call it a sixth sense or a woman's intuition, but it's actually based on physiological changes happening in the body....

Send us Fan Mail Are you a dirty girl? Joint pain, chronic fatigue, hair loss, eczema, and plain old smelly gas. At first, you blamed it on getting older, even if you are in your twenties. Now? There are just too many issues to ignore. More importantly, you’re tired of waiting to feel better—after listening to today's episode you won’t ignore these symptoms anymore. No matter your age, gender...

Send us Fan Mail Do you set New Year Resolutions? Are you a goal setter? Did you know that people with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine? Join Jess and Cody today as they reminisce about this past year. It's been an absolutely amazing year, with lots of up's...but also with some downs. They talk about how the...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that stubborn fat can be harder to lose if your hormones aren’t in balance? So it’s a great idea to get all your hormones in check before you  create an exercise and nutrition plan in the new year. But which hormones are to blame? On today’s episode Cody is going to share with us which hormones we’ll want to get in check to ensure we can achieve the healthiest weight...

Send us Fan Mail Tis the season for the shops to be packed, for work to get manic and for you to have a zillion people to cook for. It's also the time of year when couples often have to balance two families and lots of traditions. And if you're spending the holiday season with the in-laws, or hosting some of these get-togethers, you may have some anxiety brewing. Because let’s face it -...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle with having enough energy to get through the day? Whether you wake up tired or your fatigue hits you like a wrecking ball between noon and 3:00 pm, you’ve got a lot of ladies in the same boat with you. Sink or swim, we’re in this together! The truth is, many women can relate to feeling like a member of The Walking Dead cast for at least a few hours every day, espec...

Send us Fan Mail Does this sound like you? You want to improve your life! You consciously set goals and intentions using your willpower. You create action steps to help you get there! The only problem is you are at a crossroads and not sure which path to take.  Do you ever feel this way...you are not sure how to trust your intuition anymore, you feel like you are committing to new goals but rarely...

Send us Fan Mail As you know, Cody always recommends that, when we can, we should take advantage of the many tests that are available that can give us an inside look into our current health status. It's a more efficient way to learn more about what's going on with our body, so that we can then have a clearer understanding, rather than a good guess, about how we need to adjust our lifesty...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we get an inside look into what it’s like to be in the “wellness world” as experts and entrepreneurs. Cody and Jess welcome fellow wellness podcasters and female nutrition business owners, Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss as their guests.  In 2007 Erica and Zoe founded BluePrintCleanse, cementing their legacy as pioneers in the now multi-billion dollar cold pressed j...

Send us Fan Mail Progesterone is one of the most important hormones in the female body. Along with estrogen, progesterone helps prepare our body to either become pregnant or shed the uterine lining every month. It plays a role in every stage of the female fertility cycle, meaning from our first period to our last and even beyond.  Knowing low progesterone symptoms can help you understand your body...

Send us Fan Mail Has vaginal discharge got you feeling down? Any unexpected secretion or cervical mucus from your lady parts can be worrying, annoying, and even embarrassing. Not to mention the discomfort that happens when your underwear are suddenly wet and soggy even when your period is still weeks away. We get it, and we can empathize with the unpleasant feeling of unwanted discharge before per...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that over 80% of all the women in the world report that they experienced monthly period problems that affect their quality of life? Are you one of these women seeking solutions that last and aren't just quick band-aid fixes? On today's episode Jess and Cody share a message of hope that it is possible to put an end to your monthly period pains. They share hop...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Cody answers a FAQ, "Why are my boobs so sore"? According to the Breast Health Center, 50% of women experience breast tenderness at some point in their lives. It can be a sign that something deeper is going on. Most likely It is a reflection that there's an imbalance with your sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. It's definitely trea...

Send us Fan Mail No one can be Wonder Woman all the time (though we try!), and it’s normal to feel periods of low motivation throughout life. Lack of motivation can pop up at random times due to excess stress in our lives, illness, or even fluctuations in our monthly hormones. Fortunately, hormone-balancing products such as those offered by Mixhers can help with the last item mentioned in the prev...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that the vagina is the most absorbent part of the female body? We know that it's important what we put in our body, as far as nutrition goes, but what we put on and in our body, as far as feminine hygiene products go, is just as important for our health. On today's episode Cody and Jess welcome their special guest Isabel Aagaard, owner and founder of the Den...

Send us Fan Mail Your femininity is so much more than your sexual desire. But if you're looking for ways to nurture your libido so you can get greater joy and fulfillment from your intimate encounters today's episode is for you! Cody and Jess dive into what you should know about these female sex drive. They cover topics such as how to know what is considered  a "healthy" sex dr...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a young woman with thick, luscious hair, you might think of hair loss as an old lady issue, something that strikes during perimenopause or menopause. But hair loss happens to women at every age, and it’s happening to younger women more and more. It’s estimated that 21 million women in the United States alone experience hair loss. Hair loss has become more common in women...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety and ADHD are very different, but sometimes the symptoms can look similar. The correct diagnosis is critical to guide treatment and to make sense of things. As much as the right diagnosis can heal, the wrong one can also harm. Understanding how anxiety might look like ADHD, and the telltale differences between the two, can make an important difference in avoiding a misdiagn...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that your diet is a great way to optimize each phase of your cycle?  Not only do you get to target potential symptoms with key nutrients, but your cycle is a built-in way to rotate your foods and ensure variety in your diet. On today's episode Cody and Jess discuss what foods to be sure to get plenty of during each of the four phases of your monthly cycle, and wh...

Send us Fan Mail The teenage years can be a tricky time. Teens are now testing out new independence, more responsibility at school and at home, and, of course, surging hormones! The hormonal piece of teenage life almost always comes with a few bumps. As hormones like estrogen rush through the body for the first time, a breakout here and a bout of big emotions there will be totally normal. But the...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that getting enough high-quality sleep helps women balance their hormones, and it’s a huge part of erasing period problems? It's true! But so many women are not getting the sleep they need. Sleep deprivation is tragically common in the United States. One in three people in the United States do not get enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the CDC, and man...