Menopause Mastery

Girls, it's time to take your power back!   In this week's inspiring episode, Betty speaks with Nell Merlino, founder of Take Our Daughters to Work Day and Count Me In.    Betty and Nell share their own realizations about being a woman in the workplace, and how far we've come when it comes to women's equality at work.   However, you'll also hear that there's a long way to go. Today, many women hid...

It is estimated that over 50 million Americans suffer with at least one autoimmune condition.   Today's guest, traditional naturopath, and Certified LEAP Therapist, Elizabeth Yarnell, has a deep knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions.   In this episode, Elizabeth chronicles her personal experience of being diagnosed with MS and how she reclaimed her health.   You'll learn...

Today, Betty is here to bring you more Brain Candy—bite-sized science in a way easy to understand!   In this episode, Betty talks about the connection between the thyroid and cortisol.   You'll learn how they interact together and why problems in the thyroid might not always show up in your labs.   By the time you're done listening, you'll be able to tell if you have any symptoms of cortisol or th...

Are you the CEO of your own health?   Sinclair Kennally is a certified nutrition consultant and toxicity and detox specialist here this week to teach you what might be negatively impacting your detox.   Sinclair will also share her healing journey—from barely being able to stand for 5 minutes to the strong and healthy woman she is today.    She'll encourage you to truly feel at home in your body s...

At some point in their lives, every single person will experience betrayal.   And while we might think that this is just a temporary problem, the fact is that betrayals can stay with us in our bodies, minds, and souls for much longer than we think.    Today, Betty speaks with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and a holistic psychologist.    Dr. Debi will guide...

Welcome to Brain Candy—where Betty gives you some bite-sized science in a way that's easy for you to understand.    In only 30 minutes Betty will reveal to you the root causes of self-sabotage and how it turns into a continuous cycle of shame, overwhelm, and inadequacy.   She'll take you back all the way to the times of hunter-gatherer societies, and reveal to you exactly why so many women live in...

Do you take time to pause in your health journey?   Dr. Anna Cabeca, triple certified OBGYN, is a pioneer in functional medicine redefining what it means to be a healthy woman.    In today's episode, Dr. Anna will share everything you need to know about hormones. There's a lot of information out there, but by the time you're done listening, you'll be able to form your own educated opinion.   She'l...

Can you make your second chapter the best years of your life?    Debra Atkinson is a menopause and fitness expert who works exclusively to empower women 50 and up. She argues that these can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling years of your life!   In this episode, she will teach you how to start and maintain a fitness routine that's unique to you.   You'll find out that fitness is never a...

Despite popular belief, recovery from osteoporosis IS possible.   As a health coach and founder of BoneCoach.com, Kevin Ellis has dedicated his career to helping people gain clarity and confidence around osteoporosis and bone health.    In today's episode, Kevin shares what osteoporosis is and how to learn if you have it. You'll discover that even if you have a diagnosis, there's still hope to str...

Welcome to the first-ever episode of This Functional Life!    Today, you'll hear Betty's love letter to you.   You'll learn why she started this podcast and how you can take the information she gives you and integrate it into your daily life.   As a certified nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, Betty will introduce herself to you and explain why she is so uniquely qualified to talk...

Welcome to This Functional Life. This show is for women who are ready for more - health - vitality - passion - purpose. I love taking complex science and making it easy to integrate into daily life. Every week I'll be giving you access to world-class doctors, scientists, psychologists, sex experts, movers and shakers, and those living their best life. Nutrition, hormones, functional medicine, and...