It's HERTIME with Cody Sanders

Send us Fan Mail Nothing checks our superwoman status like brain fog. How can we do and be all the things for all the people when we can’t even remember where our purse is? Though people (and doctors) are quick to point the finger at hormones or sleep issues,  Cody is here to tell us on this episode that:  1) BRAIN FOG IT ISN’T NORMAL, and  2) WE DON’T HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT! We are not doomed to ex...

Send us Fan Mail So many women are grossed out by their bleed. We spend as much time as possible during our menstrual phase trying to disguise the fact that we are bleeding. We go to great lengths! While you might be trying hard to hide your bleed from everyone else, on todays episode Cody talks to us about how important it is to not hide it from ourselves. She teaches us that how paying attention...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt misunderstood or simply not heard at all by a doctor you pursued in an effort to feel better or find healing? Did you feel talked down to or less than, simply for raising concerns or asking questions? Have you ever been told that your Google search doesn’t trump their medical degree? Trust-based patient-doctor relationships are the cornerstone of quality health...

Send us Fan Mail Okay ladies, this episode is a good one about all things youthful skin, and no, we aren't just talking about our faces. Our face isn't the only part of our body that could use a little extra rejuvenation. Yes, we all want to look and feel our best both in and out of the bedroom, but  this episode isn't just about "looks", that's the least important pa...

Send us Fan Mail New moms are barraged with messages about getting their body back after baby. We’re fed advice on reclaiming our energetic, happy, and in-the-mood selves ASAP after delivery. But the truth is that being pregnant and nurturing another life for nine months is a full-time, energy-and-nutrient-consuming job for the body. On todays episode, Cody invites two women health experts to join...

Send us Fan Mail No matter your age, menopause can be frustrating — with your hormones changing, it can cause your whole body to feel off. Hot flashes, mood changes, and trouble sleeping are just a few of the many symptoms of menopause. Most women begin menopause around the age of 50. Sometimes, women undergo certain surgeries that jump-start this biological process years early — and have no perim...

Send us Fan Mail This episode could change your life! Implementing this one thing can really make a big difference for your hormones, your body composition, your health and longevity!  Have you ever heard of "postprandial exercise"? It's a fancy word that describes a very simple form of exercise (you probably do it everyday) that can have the following benefits when you time it righ...

Send us Fan Mail In case we needed one more example of how conventional medicine fails women in perimenopause, let’s take a moment to consider heavy bleeding…  Virtually every woman is going to experience at least occasional heavy bleeding during the perimenopause years; (and in this episode Cody discusses the real issues causing this problem and talk about the things we CAN do things to get relie...

Send us Fan Mail Your doctor, your favorite podcaster, and your best friend all tell you the same thing: You have got to stop stressing – it’s not good for you. And it’s sage advice since after all, stress kills. But it’s a lot easier said than done, right? Stress is everywhere. Whether it’s the Sunday night sense of anxiety about your overwhelming, ever-growing to-do list for the upcoming week, o...

Send us Fan Mail When we travel, our sleep schedule tends to go sideways. Healthy eating can feel difficult, if not impossible, in airports and train stations. We might skip the key supplements we usually take and crossing time zones can mess up your internal clock. Exercise becomes an afterthought and hydration often goes out the window… at which point constipation can become the norm. And when y...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that our thoughts and emotions can affect our health?  Emotions that are freely experienced and expressed without judgment or attachment tend to flow fluidly without impacting our health. On the other hand, repressed emotions (especially fearful or negative ones) can zap mental energy, negatively affect the body, and lead to health problems, like hormonal imbalance, a...

Send us Fan Mail Because hormones have a hand in almost everything going on in our bodies, they also affect our brains and therefore, emotions. This is why hormones can directly influence our mental health, even if that change is just periodic and linked to our menstrual cycle. Join Cody and Elizabeth as they talk about what hormones are up to during our cycle, so that we can better understand why...

Send us Fan Mail Attention, Soda, Coffee, Tea and energy drink-drinkers: Did you know that caffeine disrupts your hormones — including insulin, cortisol, and reproductive hormones — for many hours after you drink it, interfering with blood sugar, sleep AND a wide range of physiological processes? Did you know that only 9 in 10 people have trouble processing caffeine, if you are one of these 9 out...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that approximately 10 to 15% of women suffer from postpartum mood disorders (PPMDs), ranging from clinical postpartum depression to mild postpartum depression?  On today's episode, Cody does a deep dive into what postpartum depression is, what causes it, how to prevent it and where to look for support. Although you may be at a higher risk if you experience depres...

Send us Fan Mail Can you move away from diets while living with PCOS? Can you find ways to feel better physically and emotionally without PCOS diets? Can you logistically recover from your eating disorder using Intuitive Eating while living with PCOS? That’s what this episode  is all about. Cody and Jess invited Felice Ramallo to the It's Hertime Podcast to talk all about what is the best die...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that hormonal acne, aka "adult" acne affect adults between the ages of 20 and 50? Hormonal acne affects both men and women, but the majority of cases occur in women, pregnant women  and women going through menopause. Acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S. It affects nearly about 80% of the population during their lifetime. About 50% of women in t...

Send us Fan Mail PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, affects between 5 to 10 percent of all women. PCOS symptoms include irregular or heavy periods, acne, facial hair, scalp hair loss, increased belly fat, and increased levels of testosterone. It is also strongly correlated with infertility. While conventional medicine typically views PCOS as a gynecological issue, it is actually commonly driven...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode Cody welcomes guest Lindsay Eager, a real life Mixhers customer and lover of Hertime.  For years of having doctors insist she just had “bad period cramps,” or implying that her pain was psychological. Shamed and stigmatized, Lindsay fought to figure out what was going on with her body and pushed against the ignorance of many doctors about women’s anatomy, b...

Send us Fan Mail With 1 in 5 girls missing school due to lack of menstrual products1, period poverty is an important, yet often ignored, public health crisis. “Period poverty” refers to the problem many women are facing  of being unable to afford products such as pads, tampons, or liners to manage menstrual bleeding. In place of sanitary products, many girls are forced to use items like rags, pape...

Send us Fan Mail There are certain ideas and ideals that are tied to what “healthy” actually means; we think that in order to be healthy, women need to be a certain weight, follow a certain diet, and hit certain fitness and wellness goals. But those ideals can actually put unnecessary pressure on women. Thinking you need to live up to these strict, and often inaccurate, ideals in order to be “heal...

Send us Fan Mail Something that Jess loves to relate to other women about is the powerful intuition that women have. Jess feels that Mixhers has been built off of a lot of gut instinct decisions and willingness to do hard things when you know it’s the right thing. What Jess loved to talk to Corinne, of Mint Arrow, about is exactly that… how has she grown a business based off of her willingness to...

Send us Fan Mail Happy International Women's Day! As you know, women are amazing and we can achieve any dream we have! Putting in the hard work doesn't mean that we have to  work against our female hormonal cycle. In fact, we can use it as our girl SUPER POWER! On today’s episode Jess was able to interview Mykayla Skinner, an incredible Olympic gymnast. Jess loved sitting down with Mykay...

Send us Fan Mail Most of us have been on hormonal birth control (aka the pill and hormonal IUD) at some point – in fact, there’s a statistic that 98% of women have taken it at least for a little while in their lifetime. Many of us take it for a long time – 5, 10, 15, and even 20+ years. It is handed out as easily as candy at the doctor’s office and many women don’t really even think about it as a...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking all about poop! Nothing is TMI around here – and while this is an uncomfortable topic to talk about, it’s super important when it comes to your health. Constipation is a pretty regular problem, it’s something that is very uncomfortable, sometimes even miserable, it also can be problematic. So why do Cody and Jess  want to talk about this? Our stool is where a l...

Send us Fan Mail Maryon Stewart is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally, The Six-Week Guide to Calming Hot Flashes & Night Sweats, Getting Your Sex Drive Back, Sharpening Memory & Reclaiming Well-Being (New World Library, November 10, 2020). She has also published 27 other self-help health books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around...