The Female Health Solution Podcast

I am dedicating today's episode to discussing the importance of relationships on your health. Having people in your life (partners, kids, family, etc) can be so important for accountability and support.  Toxic relationships, on the other hand, can also create stress and cause emotional and physical issues. It is so important to create boundaries and stand up for yourself in these relationships. In...

Diana  is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. She is passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve a wide variety of financial goals.  Diana  utilizes pioneering methods rooted in practical financial concepts, business acumen, and mindset work to educate and empower her clients to achieve goals of finan...

Relationships and life events have a big impact on female health. We often look at the emotional side effects of unhealthy relationship dynamics, but what about the physical? Your hormones will change based on the stress you are under in certain relationships.  Feeling "stuck" in certain relationships and situations is a common scenario for many women! In this episode, I go through different examp...

Gut health and digestion impacts your hormones, which is why it is so important! Your ability to navigate the stress and hormone fluctuations throughout the month is heavily tied to your gut health.  Processing your hormones (metabolizing and detoxifying) happens primarily in the liver as well as other organs. Taking care of these detox organs is key! In this episode, I dive deeper into gut health...

Many women struggle with the fact that their male partners don't struggle with weight or body image like they do. I am sharing my personal experience and that of others around this topic!  When you are struggling to lose weight or love your body, it can be very challenging if your partner has an easy time with either of these things. In this episode, I dive deeper into why this is the case and way...

Building muscle is so important for women and hormones are often overlooked in this process. We think that if we just work out more or harder, we will get the results we want. This will actually have the opposite impact! Supporting hormones is key when trying to build muscle effectively.  In this episode, I discuss which hormones impact muscle building and how to support them while achieving long...

Cutting calories is a very popular weight loss tactic in the diet and health industry. This is actually not the best tool for the female body, especially in menopause. Menopause is a natural phase of life and something to lean into, instead of fight against.  In this episode I dive into why cutting calories can create problems during menopause and an alternate approach for the female body.  Female...

What are the signs of a slow metabolism and why does it matter? Weight loss resistance is a big sign of a slow metabolism along with fatigue, gut health & constipation issues, and more.  A slow metabolism can be really discouraging because all of the same tactics that helped you stay energetic and in shape might not be working or even making things worse! In this episode, I dive into these slow me...

Detoxification in the body happens naturally, however, many women need additional detox support. Genetics, disease and inflammation are just a few reasons that you would need to assist the body with detox.  The frequency of detox techniques and tools can depend on a number of things. There are different types of detox (gut, liver, etc) and each body has different needs, goals and barriers. In this...

As someone who struggles with autoimmune issues, I understand how much a flareup can set you back. I remember dealing with a compromised immune system from a young age and it can strain relationships and create trauma later in life.  Autoimmune issues arise when the body essentially attacks healthy cells, creating problems from the inside out. In this episode, I share more about my journey with au...

Methylation is an important process in the body that can repair DNA, improve hormones, supports detox, increase energy and more. Many times we don't even focus on methylation and ways to enhance this biochemical process.  Stress and trauma can really impede methylation and many women don't even think about these factors when it comes to improving their health. In this episode, I discuss more behin...

It's so easy to lose sight of the big picture when you are focused on making changes in your health. "Am I making enough progress?" "Am I seeing results fast enough?" can be some questions that we ask when we get stuck focused on the small scale changes.  Looking at things from a bigger perspective can help with the frustration of slow changes or small hang ups day to day. This mindset shift can m...

Hashimotos Thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid cells. This causes inflammation and decreased thyroid function, meaning your thyroid will not release certain thyroid hormones.  How do you know if you have Hashimotos? In this episode, I dive into the symptoms and signs of this thyroid issue, ways to test for Hashimotos and action steps to get your ho...

Thyroid issues stem from numerous factors, but what about genetics? Thyroid issues are often hereditary! As of right now, there is no genetic code that indicates a thyroid issue, but we see patterns throughout families.  Chances are, if you have someone in your family that struggles with thyroid, you may be at risk for the same issues. That being said, if thyroid issues are not apparent in your fa...

Your thyroid levels actually impact menopause! Going through menopause can actually mimic thyroid issues, making it harder to narrow down where your symptoms originate from. Some of these symptoms look like fatigue, mood issues, weight gain, irregular cycles and sleep disturbances!  In this episode, I discuss the hormone connection between thyroid and menopause and action steps you can take to tur...

Tracy Litt is a sought-after success mentor for visionary women leaders that are navigating huge paradigm shifts and elevating into the next level of themselves, so they can seamlessly generate the next level of their impact, wealth, and holistic success. Tracy is a science & spirituality teacher, rapid transformational hypnotherapist, best-selling author, and TEDx speaker. She is the Founder of T...

Supplementation can be so helpful for female health and hormones. Many women want to know when the supplements will work or how long they will be taking them. Because there are so many different forms of supplements (powders, tinctures, capsules, tablets, etc) this can create many variables. Genes, gut health and toxic overload can also impact the absorption of these nutrients.  In this video, I d...

What actually causes hot flashes? Hot flashes can appear in the female body for multiple reasons, most obviously hormone shifts. Thyroid issues, excess sugar & alcohol, for example can all contribute to hot flashes.  Hot flashes can be very uncomfortable in addition to signaling that something is off in the body. In this episode, I dive into ways you can resolve hot flashes and regulate the hormon...

Nutritional support is so important when navigating menopause and supplementation is a big part of that! Menopausal hormone changes can feel extreme and so many women get discouraged when nothing seems to be helping.  In this episode, I share some of my favorite general supplements to support menopausal changes. These supplements will help support hormone balance, muscle growth, fat loss, sleep an...

Deepa is a Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Author and Yogini at Phytothrive. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 13 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-u...

Cortisol levels and thyroid issues are connected! So often women get their thyroid levels checked, all that is tested is the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). There are also free floating levels of thyroid hormone in your body!  Your body will change how much thyroid hormones are released based on so many other factors and one of these is cortisol. In this episode, I dive into this cortisol-thyro...

Your thyroid levels can really impact your energy, weight, focus, muscle tone and more! Having an imbalance of thyroid hormones is one thing, but excess estrogen can actually exacerbate a thyroid issue.  In this episode, I discuss the estrogen and thyroid connection, how to test your levels and steps to resolve your hormone issues!  Thyroid Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-thyroid-testing/

Getting the right hormone test is so important! It can be so overwhelming to try to test everything at once and we really want to narrow down the root cause of hormone and health issues.  Because of that, I am now offering thyroid testing in addition to DUTCH hormone testing. Thyroid levels can have a huge impact on the female body, influencing energy levels, libido, muscle tone and more.  Check o...

One of the biggest setbacks to reaching your goals can be the opinions and judgement of other people. Setting boundaries around your time and who influences you has a big impact on your success!  In this episode, I discuss ways that listening to the wrong voices can get you off track and how to free yourself to follow your own path. DUTCH Test:  https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/

DUTCH hormone testing has new hormone markers! The DUTCH test not only the hormones but also the metabolism of those hormones. One of the things that DUTCH tests for is a "NeuroInflammation" Marker! This marker indicates issues with brain and nerve tissue.  The DUTCH test will show you where the hormone is imbalanced along the metabolism pathways so you can really pin point what needs to be worked...