Mind Your Hormones

I can’t wait for you to dive into today’s episode about all things migraines! I used to suffer monthly from debilitating migraines so I totally understand what you’re going through! But it’s important to see where these migraines are coming from so we can address the root cause instead of putting a bandaid on the situation. NSAIDS taken for migraines cause inflammation in your gut leading to leaky...

I can’t wait to chat with you today about how to properly use olive oil because it’s such an easy swap that makes a huge difference in our health!   Olive oil has a low smoke point which means when it’s exposed to heat it turns to a trans fat! Trans fats raise your LDL “bad” cholesterol & lower your HDL “good” cholesterol. High LDL & low HDL levels can cause cholesterol to build up in your...

I cannot wait for you to get into today's episode! It's so important for our overall health to have a healthy libido & to orgasm! Here are some reasons why. BENEFITS OF ORGASMS 1. BOOSTS OXYTOCIN- the cuddle, bonding, or love hormone combats stress. It buffers against the negative effects of cortisol and protects your body from being bombarded with stress hormones. 2. IMPOVES CIRCULA...

I can't wait for you to hear today's episode and actually implements these questions to improve your health & overall life. We tend to only self reflect on New Years Eve or maybe birthdays but it's so important to self reflect often in order to live intentionally. Here are 2 questions to ask yourself monthly, weekly, daily- whatever works for you. 1. What are you leaving behind?...

I cannot wait for you to hear today’s episode all about FAT! It is such a huge misconception that fat makes you fat so we are debunking that! We literally NEED fat to live optimally. Our BRAIN is fat. Our liver uses fat to produce cholesterol which is a building block for sex hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. It helps balance our blood sugar. It nourishes our gut. It’s anti...

I can’t wait for you to listen in on this Instagram LIVE I did all about bloodwork!   It's so important to get our levels tested to see what's going on in our body. BUT bloodwork isn’t the end all be all. ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.   If you’re experiencing symptoms, but your bloodwork comes back “normal” don’t ignore the symptoms you’re experiencing.   The normal ranges aren’t always OP...

I can't wait for you to listen in on this Q+A segment from a group of women I had the pleasure of speaking to! Here's what you can expect to hear in this episode? 1. Will working out during my period help my cramps? Will I gain weight if I don’t workout during my period? 2. How do I help my hormonal acne? 3. Could what I'm eating contribute to my MIA period? Is it because I'm p...

I can’t wait to you to hear today’s episode all about healthy poops! It is crucial that we assess the quality & frequency of our bowel movements.   At the very bare minimum you need to be pooping once a day. I prefer at least 2x a day. Generally 1 BM per major meal you have.   Ideally the first bowel momvement of the day within 1-2 hours of waking up.   If you’re not going that amount you most...

I’m so excited for you to hear today’s episode as we chat all things moon, energy, menstrual cycles, intentions, manifestations & meditation. Here’s a little bit of info about our guest Kacie! Kacie Merendino is a Spiritual Teacher & Energy Healer.  For almost a decade Kacie has been a catalyst for transformation & healing within her community. Through spiritual bodywork, energetic shi...

I’m excited to hear what you think about this mini episode! I love sharing with you things I do in my personal self care practice and this is one of them!   Here’s what we get into.   Dry brushing is exactly as it sounds- brushing your dry skin before a shower. The skin is typically brushed toward the heart, starting at the feet and hands and brushing toward the chest.   Why should we include this...

I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation that I had with Megan Luke (who works for 4th Trimester Fitness® Method) all about pelvic floor & core health! Here's a little bit about Megan: Megan Luke is a Navy wife to her helicopter flying husband and mother of 3 sweet little ones. She is graduate of Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She spent 5 years as...

I can't wait for you to dive into today's episode! It's CRUCIAL, now more than EVER, that we're taking control of our health & supporting our immune system in every way possible. Here are the 5 tips we dive into! 1. EATING ORGANIC Yes it’s more expensive but so are medical bills, time off of work, being sick, medications, trips to the doctors office, allergies, etc Your imm...

I’m so excited for you to hear today’s episode! We’re always chatting about hormones but never about what hormones actually are and how they’re involved in virtually every process of our body! Can’t wait to hear what you think about it!   The  endocrine system is a series of glands that produce and secrete hormones that the body uses for a wide range of functions such as: Respiration, Metabolism,...

I can’t wait for you to hear today’s conversation between me and Joelle Suess about how crucial it is to alter your work outs based off of our cycle phases.   Some quick information on Joelle:   My name is Joelle Suess (see-s) I have been in the health and fitness industry for 10 years. I studied dietetics in college, taught group fitness, personal trained clients, and then settled into the world...

I can’t wait for you to dive into this episode because it’s super important! There’s more and more talk on intermittent fasting and all of it’s benefits which I’m not denying! BUT there isn’t enough of a conversation about how it can ALSO DISRUPT OUR HORMONES.   To start, it’s crucial to have times when we aren’t eating. When you eat around the clock your body stays in storage mode. If it’s consta...

It's so important to include a Protein, Fiber & a HEALTHY Fat in each meal in order to balance blood sugar which helps balance hormones! Insulin regulates how much glucose or blood sugar actually gets into your cells. But when we are having poor eating habits or binging on tons of sugar, there's a problem. Insulin goes high but your cells eventually stop listening. This can also happ...

Today's episode is a little different than usual so I'm excited to get your feedback on it! 2020 was obviously a curve ball year with lots of devastation, heart break, transitions the whole 9. Despite all of that, I still believe 2020 was one of the best years for us in the fact that it was so transformative & really showed us the strength & adaptability we have.   Your life is a...

I’m so excited to get your feedback on today’s episode! We always hear all about how stress negatively affects our health but do you really know what it does on a hormonal level? Don’t worry it’s not all doom & gloom! I of course give you steps to take to bring more peace to stressful situations!   But first! If you have a health goal 2021 & you’re committed to improving your health, you c...

I’m so excited to hear what you think about today’s episode because I think this topic is super important! There are so many causes of anxiety & depression but today we’re talking about the hormone connection to it and what we can do to support ourselves. Alisa Vitti (author of Women Code & In the FLO) references this below study on her website floliving.com (all links are below). Birth Co...

I can't wait for you to dive into today's episode! I've been down the cravings rollercoaster & I know you probably have too! These tips are for combatting cravings in the moment.   So where do cravings COME FROM?! Because you know I'm all about that ROOT CAUSE! Comes from blood sugar disregulation & insulin resistance A main function of the endocrine system is to transp...

I am so excited for you to dive into today's episode! I think it's extremely important for us to hear the stories & experiences of other women. When it comes to hormones, many of us feel alone in our struggles. This episode is meant to show you that you're not alone and that there's hope & light at the end of the tunnel.   Here's what we get into with Gracy's...

I cannot wait to hear your feedback on today’s episode because I think you’re really going to vibe with it! Part of the reason this podcast is called “MIND your hormones” is because our MENTAL & EMOTIONAL health is JUST AS IMPORTANT as our PHYSICAL health & that’s what we’re getting into today!   We're HOLISTIC beings and in order to see TRUE TRANSFORMATION we need to heal & nurtu...

I’m SO happy you’re here for today’s conversation because it is EXTREMELY important to  know what’s normal & what isn’t. Our culture has made CRAMPS & period PAIN something that women should just “DEAL WITH” & “TOUGHEN UP” about because “that’s just what happens when you get your period.” ⁣ This is SO MESSED UP on SO MANY levels.⁣ ⁣ Not only does it MINIMIZE the STRUGGLE & PAIN tha...

I’m so excited for you to get into this episode because I think it’s SO COOL to be able to truly read our periods & understand the MESSAGES it’s sending us. Our period is our MONTHLY REPORT CARD. Let’s use this information to our advantage!   PERIOD COLORS BROWN : this signifies LOW PROGESTERONE. A Brownish color on DAY 1 or on the LAST FEW DAYS of your period show you may have LOW PROGESTERON...

In today’s episode I thought it would be cool for you to see the different symptoms one of my clients (we’ll call her Lisa) was experiencing and how those symptoms were able to be managed & reversed with nutrition, lifestyle & supplementation; NOT medication.   I had a client that came to me with extreme anxiety, bouts of depression, PCOS, her hair was falling out, she had interrupted slee...