Ladies, Cut the Crap! : Women’s health made simple: hormones, fatigue, weight, and wellness

 "This is a new frontier. Like, the tides are changing, and there's going to be so much shift in women's health because of that." - Dr. Rodriguez Welcome back to the conclusion of this conversation with the Dr. Rodriguez, a functional medicine specialist, focusing on root cause medicine, who had lots to say about the world of female hormones and hormone replacement therapy.    ...

 "If we can do that, we're such powerful creators of our reality, why can't we also create health." - Dr. Liana Rodriguez Dr. Liana Rodriguez and I talked in depth about the power of mindset when it comes to transforming your health. We uncovered how our language and self-talk can either propel us forward or keep us stuck in a cycle of frustration. From discussing the importanc...

 "I really hope that I have emphasized the importance of stress management for your health. It, in your mindset around your health, it is truly the lost pillar!"     Hey there! Today's podcast episode is all about stress management and how it can totally change the game when it comes to reaching your health goals. I'm super excited to share with you the power of mindset in tran...

 "So many of us get trapped or stuck in thinking that if you're thin, that means that you're healthy. And those two things could not be more untrue." - Ashley Bagni  This is a transformative episode where I dig into the six pillars of health. Imagine viewing your well-being as you would a car - each component needing attention for optimal function. A shift in your perspective w...

Are you battling with your body fat and feeling like your metabolism might just not be on your side anymore? Did you know there are three types of fat? I'm diving deep into the myths about body fat, metabolism, and how they drastically affect our health, especially for women over 40. I debunked pervasive myths around metabolism and introduced groundbreaking research that reveals the true natu...

Do you find yourself starting a new health routine with the best of intentions, only to lose momentum and feel worse than before? You're not alone, and this episode is just what you need. In "How to Really Change Habits," I dive deep into the secrets of sustainable habit formation. Whether it's tweaking your diet, embarking on a new exercise regimen, or cutting down on sugar. L...

You hear you should eat nutrient-dense food right? But what does that mean?  We have been so programmed to read the nutrition label but it's become more about the ingredient list!  I felt like it was time to share the 4 important ingredients to avoid when purchasing food in the grocery store! And why is everyone talking about whole nutrient-dense foods?  Nutrient Dense Foods Are... Produce •...

The final frontier is all about finding a new equilibrium. Why? Well, listen in to learn the official definition of Menopause, common symptoms, and about decreased Estrogen production in your body during this massive transformation. Did you know Menopause is actually only one day? And majority of women in other countries do not experience the common symptoms American women do! Estrogen is so impor...

Perimenopause, say what? The days of hosting the dinner parties are winding down and you are in Perimenopause. Perimenopause is roughly the last 10 years before you are in Menopause. Seems like you are headed to a good place with no more periods right? But then cue the slowing production of estrogen and your hormone equilibrium goes haywire. Most of you may not have even heard of Perimenopause bef...

We have finally made it to the 4th part of our dinner party! Everyone is rejuvenated from resting and ready for some dessert! Our dominant party guest is Progesterone and she's a sweet gentle kind soul. Find out how you can best support her and who she does not get along with. I really hope this 4 part series has helped you to know how to be the best dinner party hostess you can be and has gi...

Girlfriend needs a break! We’ve gotten the dinner party started and this is phase three of the party where everyone has full bellies and decides to chills out on the couch! Our hormones take a break in preparation for progesterone. I’m explaining what to expect and how you may be feeling. It still shocks me that no one really tells women what their bodies are actually doing. We just figure it out...

So you were mindful of insulin during the first phase of the party which lasts 10 days. But Estrogen is ready to take the spotlight off of her because for the next 5 days a different dinner guest becomes dominant. Who could it be and why don’t they like cortisol? In this episode, I will share ways of keeping cortisol at bay so Testosterone effectively do what it’s suppose to do, and learn what tha...

Have you ever held a dinner party? There is so much prep, entertaining, and then the clean up. As women we figuratively are always hosting a dinner party for our hormones. It’s like we become “women” with no thorough explanation and it just keeps going for roughly the next 40 years. There are four phases to this perpetual dinner party and over the next 4 episodes I’m going to explain who is the do...