It's HERTIME with Cody Sanders

Send us Fan Mail There’s tons of research that shows that backs this up. A healthy breakfast sets the stage for hormone balance throughout the day, which is critical for women at all stages of life.  On today's episode, Cody goes into it all. She talks about how to choose a hormone-loving breakfast and how to avoid breakfasts that are not supportive of our hormonal health.  As is the case wit...

Send us Fan Mail Emotional Vitality is the Neuroscience of Wellness. What can we learn from the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our subconscious mind and how they ultimately effect our physical health as well? On today's episode, Cody has invited Jared St. Clair, host of Vitality Radio to dive into all of this. In this conversation we’ll learn how the language we use with oursel...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that you may have been lied to when you were told that your lab work looks "normal"? There could be hidden gems in your labs that can reveal whether or not you have an infection or other deficiencies, and more.  On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Dr. Patricia Schneider, who is an expert in holistic health and functional medicine, to share her i...

Send us Fan Mail From muscle building and metabolism to hormonal balance and disease prevention, protein is an essential nutrient for women's health. Women of all ages need enough protein to help us with our  energy, focus, appetite control, and for tissue repair. Across different life stages like pregnancy and menopause, protein becomes even more critical, supporting fetal development, maint...

Send us Fan Mail Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think....

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to "age gracefully"? We want a future in which our lifespan is balanced with an extended healthspan, reduced illness, and age-related ailments to spend time with loved ones and maintain our independence well into our golden years. In this episode, Cody and Dr. Mani  Kukreja talk about how people of the same age can be so vastly different from one anothe...

Send us Fan Mail Are you living in a fog? Does your brain feel tired, and even everyday tasks are challenging because your brain isn’t cooperating with focus, thinking, and memory?  Brain fog is a common (but shouldn’t be considered a normal) symptom for women, especially during hormonal changes or with hormonal imbalances, as hormones play a vital role in brain health and function.  While a lot o...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Bria Gadd to discuss what not to drink when you're on your period, and how what you drink on the other days of the month can really impact how your next period shows up. What we put into our bodies can either be the best medicine or the worst poison. Tune in to learn more, Bria Gadd is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Functio...

Send us Fan Mail It seems like the “easiest” ways to lose weight today involve the use of medications, which can come with a range of side effects as you lose weight. For women who want to take a more natural approach to weight loss, there are ways to improve insulin sensitivity, balance hormones, and regulate blood sugar levels without medication. A Holistic Health approach takes into account the...

Send us Fan Mail Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have most likely caught wind of the recent Ozempic hype. Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA medications have entered the global spotlight as the hot health topic among celebrities and across news outlets. While the drug was originally prescribed for diabetes, this “miracle medication” has risen to fame over the last few years due to its impact o...

Send us Fan Mail When you hear the word ‘intimacy,’ it’s likely that something like sex pops into your head. While intimacy is commonly used in the context of making love, this only describes one aspect of it. Intimacy occurs not only between lovers, but also in friendships and in other platonic relationships. It can describe closeness on an emotional, physical, sexual, spiritual, or platonic leve...

Send us Fan Mail So many women struggle feeling their best every day of the month, because they don't realize that symptoms that come along with hormone imbalance, like cramps, bloating, moodiness, pain, acne, etc. are negotiable. That's right, just because we women, doesn't mean we are meant to suffer when it's that time of the month or when it is a certain time of our life, l...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of generic fitness advice that doesn’t cater to the specific needs of women in menopause? Jon today's episode, Cody invites Barb Hawken, a menopause fitness coach who’s dedicated her career to empowering menopausal women through specialized fitness and nutrition strategies. Barb shares her journey from being a fitness enthusiast at 16 to taking an eight-year bre...

Send us Fan Mail What exactly is collagen and do we really need it? Today, Cody takes us on a deep dive into collagen - the benefits of collagen, the best kind of collagen, and how it connects with our hormonal health. Collagen does have many benefits, but we don’t often hear how it can benefit our insides as much as our outsides, it has more than just beauty benefits. Did you learn something new...

Send us Fan Mail Physical and emotional trauma have ways of lodging themselves in our body's wrapping called the fascia.  These traumas cause interuptions in the bodys normal signaling to the brain and circulation creating chronic pain and tension.  On today's episode, Cody has invited Julia Blackwell to be her special guest. Julia is a fascial therapy specialist. Together they talk abou...

Send us Fan Mail We live in a “diet” culture. Quick quiz: how many diets can you name off the top of your head right now ? The average answer from women is at least 5. No matter what type of diet you are influenced to try, the fact is that how much and what you eat directly impact your hormones.  Today, Cody has invited Kaely McDevitt to join her for a discussion to break down which hormones are i...

Send us Fan Mail Endometriosis is a common health issue affecting women—one in ten women have it! And I would say that probably ten out of ten women have been dismissed by their doctor at some point in their journey. Because typically, you go to your doctor with signs and symptoms of endometriosis, and the first thing you're told is, “Oh, here, just take the pill. Here's a painkiller; pe...

Send us Fan Mail In today's fast-paced world, achieving optimal health and well-being has become a top priority for many individuals. As a result, there is a growing interest in finding the perfect balance between modern medicine and natural therapies as a means to achieve holistic health. On today's episode, Cody invites guest Tonya Fines, a Holistic Health Practitioner, to explore the...

Send us Fan Mail There are some crazy facts out there about women's health that you might be shocked about. For instance, did you know that it was only in 2015 when the NIH required medical investigators to consider sex as a biological variable?  In this episode, Cody invites Jess Toolson and Sine Bentley to join in on this conversation about current stats on women and their reproductive heal...

Send us Fan Mail It is surprising that for as long as we've had birth control available to women there is still so much we don't know about how it impacts our body, our relationships, and our overall life.  You may be familiar with some of the side effects of hormonal birth control, like depression, blood clots, and weight gain. You might also know that birth control pills, which are oft...

Send us Fan Mail Just like the rest of our body, our vagina changes as we age. The hormonal and physical changes we experience from pregnancy through to menopause can impact the appearance and the function of our vagina. On today's episode, Cody invites special guest , Traci Andreason, MSN, FNP-C, to help us all understand better about what vaginal changes we can expect in our 20s, 30s, 40s,...

Send us Fan Mail Sure, orgasms are fun, but did you know they are good for your health too? There are a number of benefits of orgasm for women's health. That's what we are talking about today! If you’ve been following Cody for a while, then you know she is a big fan of supporting women’s holistic health and women having orgasms is a big part of holistic health, because of the amazing hea...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could have sex & actually enjoy it?  What if you could exercise without leaking? if you could have a stronger core even after having kids? What if you could find answers to the problems that have plagued you and solutions that actually worked? What if you took some time to address the issues have bothered you since having kids— because you DESERVE it? On today&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that "your vibes" have a big impact on your overall health, wellbeing and healing? Being mindful of your energy is a transformative practice that can truly enhance your life and have huge positive  influence on those around you too. The best way to keep your vibes in check is to be aware of things that lower your vibration and that drain your energy. On toda...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that the products you're using on your body can be wreaking havoc on your hormones? While it’s hard to believe that conventional beauty companies would ever include toxic ingredients in their products, the fact is that they do—it’s still common practice and perfectly legal. To give you an idea of where we are, consider that there are 11 cosmetic ingredients curre...