The Balanced Body Podcast

 If food and your body image take up way more mental space than you want to admit — the rules, the guilt, the constant second-guessing — this episode is for you.  In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Registered Holistic Nutritionist Cindy Spratt, who helps women heal their relationship with food so they can let go of disordered eating patterns, food guilt, and body shame — a...

If you’ve ever felt puffy, swollen, inflamed, heavy, or like your body is holding on no matter what you do, this episode will connect some very important dots. In today’s conversation, Monika sits down with Marisa Mohammed, Registered Massage Therapist and founder of La Mar Wellness, to explore the powerful — and often overlooked — role of the lymphatic system in women’s health. We break down the...

In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m sharing exactly what I did to prepare my body for pregnancy as a woman 35+ navigating hormonal shifts, subtle cycle changes, and labs that were technically “normal” but not optimal. After announcing my pregnancy on Instagram, I wanted to pull back the curtain on the work that led me here because it’s the same work I help women with every single day. In thi...

If you’re over 50, eating healthy, staying active, and still gaining weight, this episode is for you. In Episode 85 of The Balanced Body Podcast , I’m joined by Lori Balue, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, who lost 100 pounds naturally after 50 and now helps women rebalance their hormones, repair their metabolism, and achieve lasting weight loss without extreme dieting or me...

Feeling tired, wired, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of poor sleep, low energy, and hormonal chaos? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Angela Martinucci, FDNP, founder of Mind Balance Neuro and co-owner of the Bay Area Brain Spa, who has helped thousands of people regulate their nervous system through cutting-edge tools like neurofeedback. We break down how chronic stress disrupts hormones, the surpr...

Your thyroid isn’t broken; it’s responding.  The question most women aren’t getting answers to is: responding to what? In Episode 83, Monika sits down with Functional Nutrition Practitioner Divya Gupta, who specializes in helping women 30+ with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism  restore energy, reduce inflammation & feel like themselves again.  Together, we uncover three massively overlooked thyr...

If you’ve ever been told your thyroid labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, puffy, gaining weight, or unlike yourself… this episode is going to hit home. Before we dive in, I created something that will help you get real clarity fast:  ➡️ Download the Optimal Thyroid Lab Ranges Guide to see whether your thyroid is truly functioning at its best — not just “within range.” (You’ll be shocke...

If you’ve been dealing with cysts, fibroids, irregular periods, random spotting in between periods or your cycle has gone completely missing , this episode is your wake-up call. In Episode 81, Monika breaks down the real root cause behind these symptoms that most women—and most doctors—overlook: progesterone deficiency. You’ll learn how chronic stress, poor digestion, mineral depletion, unstable b...

Today’s conversation with Holistic Health Practitioner Shannon Dahlum unpacks one of the biggest blind spots in women’s health: how your liver and detox pathways determine how smoothly you move through perimenopause and menopause. We break down:  ✨ Why so many women hit a wall with weight, energy, and mood in their 40s  ✨ How estrogen changes bile flow — and why poor bile flow leads to bloating,...

In today’s episode, Monika sits down with Elena Kokotov, Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, FDN-P, and Herbalist, to explore one of the most overlooked pillars of hormonal and metabolic health: your nervous system. If you’ve ever felt “wired but tired,” struggled with stubborn weight despite doing everything “right,” or couldn’t understand why your mood, digestion, and energy swing from one extreme...

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast , Monika Eva sits down with Ellen Weiss — Certified Integrative Health Coach, Women’s Midlife Specialist, and Executive Wellness Consultant — to explore how constant digital stimulation is silently hijacking women’s hormones, focus, and emotional health. Together, they unpack what digital overload really looks like (and how to recognize it), the subtle...

You’re eating healthy, prioritizing protein & fiber, getting your workouts in — and yet… your body’s not changing. You’re bloated, tired, unmotivated, and wondering: Should I keep being consistent… or change my strategy? In this episode, Monika breaks down the truth every woman 35+ needs to hear: consistency only works when your strategy supports your hormones, gut, and metabolism. She dives i...

What if the reason you still feel drained, moody, or disconnected from your body isn’t about willpower, supplements, or even your hormones—but your energy? In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Sitek, an Energy Alchemist who blends advanced functional health practices with intuitive energy healing to uncover the real root causes of burnout and hormonal chaos in high-achieving women. Together we...

If you’ve ever been told to “just cut carbs” or that you can’t enjoy bananas or nuts because of your blood sugar or kidney health—this episode is going to blow your mind. Today, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian Jessie Carpenter, who’s spent over a decade helping people with diabetes and kidney conditions eat with confidence and food freedom —not fear. We’re busting some of the biggest myths arou...

Most women are told that birth control “balances” their hormones—but the truth is far more complicated. In this episode, Monika breaks down the hidden side of the pill: the difference between progestin and real progesterone, how birth control shuts down your natural cycle, the key nutrients it depletes (B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, selenium), and why masking symptoms can leave you strug...

Why does it feel like no matter what you do, your waistline expands in menopause? In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast , I sit down with Lora Ulrich—a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Metabolism Specialist, and Menopause Health Coach with 28+ years of experience in women’s wellness. We dive into the truth behind the “menopausal middle” and why the old “eat less, move more” advice fails wom...

Is your desk job secretly wrecking your body? In this episode, I sit down with Katy Miller, certified health coach and movement specialist, to uncover the truth about the negative effects of sitting—and what you can do to finally feel good in your body again. We dive into:  ✅ What really happens to your muscles, joints, and posture when you sit too long  ✅ Surprising effects of sitting beyond ju...

 In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast , I’m joined by Bekah Uhl, Trauma-Informed Bioenergetics Practitioner, to explore the deeper connections between unresolved trauma, mineral imbalances, and the nervous system that could be holding your body back. We dive into:  ✨ What bioenergetics really is (and how it gently uncovers hidden physiological + emotional blocks)  ✨ The surprising way mi...

Have you ever felt like your body changed overnight after 40… and nothing you used to do for weight loss works anymore? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this empowering episode, I sit down with Celest Riojas — a fitness coach who has helped hundreds of women over 50 transform their bodies using sustainable fitness, simple nutrition, and mindset shifts that stick. We dive deep into: Cel...

Are you feeling puffy, inflamed, exhausted, and frustrated with stubborn weight after summer? You are not alone — and it’s not your fault. In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful, simple ways to reduce bloating, rebalance your energy, and gently restart fat loss naturally after a season of looser routines, late nights, and patio drinks. We’ll talk about: Why your belly feels bloated even when y...

Are you navigating perimenopause or post-menopause and feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice on HRT? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Katie Redding, Certified Midlife Specialist, FDN-P, and founder of Hormone Health Boss, to break down everything you need to know about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — from preparing your body and choosing the right treatment to mon...

Motherhood isn’t about “bouncing back” — it’s about leaping forward . In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast , I sit down with Marlene Andersson — women’s mindset coach, toddler mom, and former elite CrossFit athlete — to unpack the real challenges and mindset shifts of motherhood. We dive into:  ✅ Why “bouncing back” is a trap and how to create a new, empowered identity as a mom  ✅ Lesson...

If you’ve been feeling the whispers of hormone changes—irregular cycles, stubborn weight, mood shifts, hot flashes, or sluggish digestion—this episode is your invitation to stop ignoring them before your body has to scream . I’m joined by Simmi Latulippe , an Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner and Menopause Coach, who has helped women navigate their perimenopausal and menopausal journey with more eas...

High-protein diets are having their moment — and yes, protein is incredible for women over 35 when it comes to metabolism, muscle, blood sugar, and hormones. But here’s the problem: most women aren’t actually digesting and absorbing their protein properly… which means they’re not getting the results they think they are. And to make it worse? A lot of the protein they are eating is coming from proc...

Wondering if there’s a natural way to support your hormones without jumping into hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to support your hormones naturally — whether you’re in your 30s, deep in perimenopause, or just starting to feel “off” and not like yourself. We’ll dive into: Why hormone levels decline faster if your body’s already depleted The #1 hidde...