The Female Health Solution Podcast

Welcome to another episode in my weight loss series! We are going to be answering the question "why can't I lose weight?" by addressing common and not so common topics that all factor into weight, fat and fat loss. In this episode, I am diving into the topic of methylation. Methylation is important for producing certain vitamins, neurotransmitters, hormones and more! Because of this, it also impac...

Welcome to the next episode in my weight loss series! We are going to be answering the question "why can't I lose weight?" by addressing common and not so common topics that all factor into weight, fat and fat loss. In this episode, I am diving into the topic of inflammation. This episode covers inflammation, where it comes from and how this factors into weight gain. Join the waitlist for my next...

Welcome to the next episode in my weight loss series! We are going to be answering the question "why can't I lose weight?" by addressing common and not so common topics that all factor into weight, fat and fat loss. In this episode, I am diving into the topic of cortisol. This episode covers cortisol, adrenal function, adrenal fatigue and how this factors into weight gain. Join the waitlist for my...

Welcome to the next episode in my new weight loss series! We are going to be answering the question "why can't I lose weight?" by addressing common and not so common topics that all factor into weight, fat and fat loss. In this episode, I am diving into the topic of thyroid. I have shared some of my journey with thyroid issues before, but this episode is catered around weight loss and how thyroid...

Dana Frost is a wellness expert and host of the Vitally You podcast, shining a light on how you can feel younger while growing older. Dana is a body, mind, and spirit alchemist who educates and coaches women toward optimal health so they can enjoy vibrant lives. She uses the Functional Nutrition lens, food and nature as medicine, the wisdom of their own bodies, and the practice of Kaiut Yoga. Dana...

Welcome to the first episode in the new weight loss series! We are going to be answering the question "why can't I lose weight?" by addressing common and not so common topics that all factor into this. In this first episode, I am diving into the topic of estrogen. I have talked about estrogen many times, but this episode is catered around weight loss and how estrogen plays into that. I hope you en...

Heidi Hill LPC is a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and founder of White Stag Wellness PLLC. She specializes in mind body spirit wellness, trauma healing and empowerment. Find Heidi:  Www.whitestagwellness.com

We don't hear it enough - you are doing a great job! We are so hard on ourselves as women, mothers, partners, friends, professionals and more. We could be doing 100 positive things every day and yet see one flaw and let that define how we view ourselves! I have talked with so many women that are making at least 20 positive new changes to their health routine, and yet, because they could only do 18...

Let's talk about the top symptoms of hypothyroidism! Fatigue & muscle weakness are two big ones, along with gaining weight and the inability to lose it. Hypothyroidism, like hypERthyroidism, can also be paired with other hormone imbalance issues. In this episode, I cover the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism and ways regulate your hormones and get things back on track. DUTCH Test:  https://dr...

Hyperthyroidism is often ignored or misdiagnosed because the symptoms can overlap with other issues. The truth is, you can definitely be struggling with thyroid issues on top of other hormone problems. I have had my own journey with thyroid issues and I dive deeper into it in this episode. I also cover the most common symptoms of hyperthyroidism and ways regulate your hormones and get things back...

Let's look at metabolism overall - things that impact your metabolism and ways that you can improve it! Many times people think they need to cut calories, eat less and lose weight to boost their metabolism. This is not how it works! Metabolism is a cellular function in your system that uses stored energy, uploads nutrients and is responsible for detoxification. It's impacted by age, muscle mass, g...

Dr. Cody Gao is a pharmacist, soccer coach, and girl mom of two on a mission to modernize women's fitness based on science that represents their unique physiology. Cody does not believe periods are something to shy away from but a superpower to harness. She is educating athletes and coaches on the total impact of cyclical female hormones on training and sport. Find Dr. Cody:  https://www.tiktok.co...

In this episode, I want to discuss how to create a family-centered health routine. As a mom and a wife, I know how hard it can be to take care of everyone so it can be so helpful to talk about implementing a routine, the challenges and how to get started. From crock pot freezer meals to learning how to delegate, we will cover it all.  Supplements for your hormones:  https://nutritionforyourhormone...

So you have hot flashes? Hot flashes often occur in perimenopause & menopause, but there are other hormonal shifts that can produce them as well. Your body detects a change and release the mechanism to feel hot and start sweating. This temperature regulation issue means that your body is struggling to process hormones, mainly the liver & digestive system. Many women even have night sweats/hot flas...

I get asked ALL the time, "Why am I so tired?" Many doctors will just look at someone and tell them to "just lose 20 lb and you won't be so tired" when really there is much more to the picture. Something to consider with fatigue - are you able to feel better after more sleep? If not, there is definitely a deeper issue and it has NOTHING to do with laziness. Many times it's an adrenal/cortisol issu...

Let's talk about overwhelm and how to overcome this at home and especially around the holidays. I have tried many tactics and tools to stay productive and keep everything organized and honestly, it's not always a matter of having a new or better list - it's a matter of brain space and capacity. In this episode, I dive into what this brain overwhelm looks like and what we can do to navigate it!  Le...

Where do toxins actually come from? There might be more places than you think! We usually think about our environment when it comes to toxins, like products, shampoos, cleaners, etc. This is absolutely true, however toxins can come from cellular waste and bacteria in your gut! Internal and external toxins factor into female health. Although our bodies are designed to filter through these toxins an...

When it comes to a holistic approach to health, we need to look at many different processes in the body. Health history and genetics also play heavily into what it takes to turn someone's health around. This is why I love testing! When I work with someone one on one, we actually test all of these things - gut markers, genetic markers and hormone levels! Many women come to me thinking they don't ha...

Most women find themselves struggling with their health at some point and it can be so isolating to navigate it alone. That being said, not everyone is comfortable in a group setting and sometimes the health issues need more one on one attention. It can be tempting to work on things alone, especially if you find yourself at rock bottom. Support and accountability is a game changer especially for l...

For the fourth and final episode in our DUTCH series, I wanted to discuss estrogen! Many women struggle with an imbalance of estrogen, often with excess estrogen or estrogen dominance. I am joined by Dr. Victoria Nelson who covers some of the common estrogen issues we see on DUTCH hormone tests and what this means for your health!  Learn more about DUTCH Hormone Testing : https://drbethwestie.com/...

This is the third episode in my four part DUTCH series and I wanted to address androgens. It is so important to look at the wide range of hormones in the female body together, because everything is connected and builds off one another. Androgen levels play a huge role in your overall health and we start by testing DHEA. This episode will cover more about androgens we test and what your levels can...

For the second episode in my four part DUTCH series, I want to address nutrients and neurotransmitters. It is so important to look at the wide range of hormones in the female body together, because everything is connected and builds off one another. One of the big questions we want to answer is "how did I get here with my health?"  When looking at nutrient levels, there are several things at play...

This is the first episode in my DUTCH hormone testing series! This series is dedicated to going through some of the important and common hormone issues that women experience and why testing is so helpful.  Today, let's talk about cortisol and the vicious cycle of stress, cortisol and weight gain. Increased stress and cortisol is something many of us deal with on a daily basis, and it can be very h...

When it comes to stress and cortisol, we are often talking about how to lower it or bad cortisol. What about a healthy cortisol response? We don't want to get rid of cortisol entirely. Cortisol is like the three bears, you need an amount that is "just right". A stress response can actually keep your body safe in some circumstances and a healthy stress response is more about how your body regulates...

Let's talk about the lies we've been told about our health. Women especially have been set up to fail with all the misinformation about the female body. For example, there are so many products that are marketed towards women's health that are actually full of toxic chemicals!  The big key to all of this is becoming your own health advocate and finding sources that you trust for everything. In this...