It's HERTIME with Cody Sanders

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve tried different fitness routines to help solve your period problems, you know on some level that they don’t work for women. Maybe you made progress for a while, but then it stalled. Maybe you never made progress or, worse, your symptoms got more severe when you started a new health and fitness routine. This is all too common for too many women. I’ve worked with so many w...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel that even despite drinking what seems like a substantial amount of water, you still feel thirsty and dehydrated? This is a fairly common occurrence and can happen for a few reasons: there’s a chance you aren’t actually drinking enough hydrating water to meet your body’s needs, you might have an electrolyte imbalance, or maybe something else is happening internally...

Send us Fan Mail It's our 100th episode! The vision of getting here has always been there, but it feels surreal that the 100th episode of the It's Hertime Podcast has been recorded! To celebrate, Jess and Cody go into the "herstory" (get it, like history?) of where it all began. Learn about where Jess and Cody were before Mixhers and how Mixhers came to be. You'll get a be...

Send us Fan Mail We know that toxic exposure is something that many people turn a blind eye to, but did you know that it can increase your risk of cancer, infertility, cause period problems, effect our weight and so much more? On today's episode we have a real talk on how these sneaky toxins could be impacting everything from our hormones, to our liver, gut, brain, and mitochondria, which are...

Send us Fan Mail We truly believe that your morning routine sets the tone for the whole day. But did you know that your morning routine can also help you boost your metabolism and get rid of that stubborn weight just based on what you are putting in your body? On today's episode, Jess and Cody share some of the own routines, and Cody shares how having a solid morning routine helps women focus...

Send us Fan Mail We’re used to hearing about how too much of the sun’s warm rays can be harmful to our skin. But did you know the right balance can have lots of mood-lifting benefits as well as hormone health benefits? Sunlight and darkness trigger the release of hormones in your brain. Exposure to sunlight is thought to increase the brain’s release of a hormone called serotonin. Serotonin is asso...

Send us Fan Mail What if your big transformation was waiting on the other side of self-love? On today's episode Jess and Cody talk about these four important things to think about: IF YOU WANT TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH MORE SELF-LOVE YOU SHOULD: Get clear on your vision and your big ‘why’ Surround yourself with a tribe that will support you and bring you into tomorrow’s results Figure out w...

Send us Fan Mail If you pay attention to the health headlines, you’ve probably heard about the gut microbiome, or the collection of good and bad bugs that live in the GI tract and have an outsized influence on health. But here’s something you might not know: the gut microbiome has a direct and powerful effect on hormones. A group of bacteria in the gut known as the estrobolome metabolizes and elim...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as five million women in the United States and it is one of the most common causes of infertility.  PCOS symptoms—including weight gain, weight loss resistance, acne, missing or irregular periods, thinning hair on the top of the head and excess hair on the face and chest—can be annoying at best and debilitatin...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever started your day determined to avoid unhealthy snacking, then found yourself munching on potato chips two hours later? Welcome to the club, girl! Snacking is a weakness for many of us ladies, but that doesn’t mean we have to keep giving in to our cravings.  With a little knowledge, a healthy dose of determination, and a lot of self-love, we can gain control over our...

Send us Fan Mail Who would have thought that a substance found in bones and skin could become the need-to-have supplement? We’re talking collagen on today's episode! Collagen is a type of protein that plays an important role in building and supporting many tissues, from bones and cartilage to skin, hair, eyes, and the digestive system. Some of the benefits include: 1. Collagen helps to replac...

Send us Fan Mail Swimsuit season is almost here! But if you are struggling with the symptoms of hormone imbalance, you might not be too excited about showing off your “beach bod.” So let’s get your hormones “Summer ready”! Women can have a harder time maintaining a healthy weight and keeping precious muscle when their hormones are “out of balance.” When your hormones are out of whack, what’s happe...

Send us Fan Mail Definition of wear many hats : to have many jobs or roles. Does that sound like you? We know most women wear at least more than one hat, but the more hats we wear, the harder it is to balance. Not only is it hard to balance our life wearing all these hats, it can also cause challenges for our personal health. That's why it's helpful to know how to wear them well. On toda...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s start off with a debate, shall we? Are motherly instincts real or fake? On today's episode, Jess and Cody have fun discussing something that seems to come "naturally" that needs an explanation, but just doesn't have one, and that's why do mom's seem to know their child's cry in a room filled with babies? Why does nesting instinctually happe...

Send us Fan Mail It's often said that comparison is the theif of joy, but have you met comparisons evil twin sister? Her name is assumption. On today's episode Cody and Jess have Melisa Osmond joining in on the conversation about how to be that girl who is courageously confident and who supports other women without feeling like she's not enough. Listen in to learn about the power of...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that all humans have the same set of genes? In fact it’s estimated that the human body has somewhere between 20,000- 25,000 genes. Our differences come from the tiny variations in those genes. Those variations influence not only how we look or how we behave differently than others… but in how our body reacts differently to external factors. Especially how it reacts to...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode Cody and Jess welcome  guest, Melissa Chappell on the show to talk all about alternative pregnancy care and birthing experiences, such as working with a Midwife.  What's a Midwife? A Midwife is a healthcare provider that attends every aspect of a woman's pregnancy including prenatal care, labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery. They use a Holis...

Send us Fan Mail On today's Deep Dive Friday episode, Cody visits with Brittney Motzkus, a Certified Personal Trainer that specialized in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) Recovery. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is a condition in which menstruation stops for several months due to a problem involving the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is in the center of the brain that controls reproduction. Brittany sha...

Send us Fan Mail If you know someone who is struggling to conceive, consider how you could walk alongside this person. What would this friend or family member need? Maybe it's time and space to process, maybe it's a listening ear, or maybe it's a funny cat video on a depressing day. On today's episode Cody and Jess welcome their dear friend, Jen Perez. You may know her! She is...

Send us Fan Mail Infertility can be a lonely road, but you don’t need to walk it alone. There’s no denying the fact that infertility can take a major toll on your mental and physical health. The hormones, the disappointment, the needles and tests all impact your well-being. There is no way to describe the overwhelming pain associated with trying — and failing — to build a new life and new family w...

Send us Fan Mail When a woman is referred for pelvic floor physical therapy, what’s involved? Is there evidence behind the treatments, and what exactly does pelvic floor therapy look like?  Who should see a pelvic floor therapist? If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should look into it: Pain during urination or when the bladder is full Urine leakage when coughing, sneezing or laug...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle to get through the day, but have a second wind at night? Do you rely on caffeine to get you going and to function during the day? Are you gaining weight around your midsection and can't seem to lose it? Are you irritable, anxious and workout leave you feeling wiped out instead of energized? These could all be signs that your cortisol is out of balance. Your co...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that bladder leakage, known as bladder incontinence, is common in women? Everybody knows someone who laughs, sneezes, or coughs and accidentally pees themselves. Just because something is common, does not meant is normal! According to the most recent study, approximately 50% of women have female urinary incontinence. Yep! Thats a lot of women that are living life suff...

Send us Fan Mail If you are one of the 5 percent of menstruating women who experience PMDD, which stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, you know the havoc it can wreak on life! We're talking about relationships, work, school, and self-esteem, you name it! PMDD is not just disruptive, it’s disabling—and it can take over your life one week out of each month. Women that have PMDD describe...

Send us Fan Mail "Tell Us Tuesday's" are our favorite day of the week over at Mixhers on Instagram. Today Jess and Cody share some of the funny, sweet and amazing stories that you have shared with us!  Today's " Tell Us Tuesday" questions:  "Didn't have a menstrual product? Tell us your most creative substitutes." "What was your worst Valentines Da...