The Female Health Solution Podcast

When we hit menopause our bodies change hormonally, and our weight loss plan needs to change to accommodate that shift. The biggest mistake most women in menopause make when trying to lose weight is starting with weight loss. I know you are thinking "this lady is nuts!" But I promise I will explain why in this episode! I am going to dive into where to start with weight loss in menopause, and why i...

We are the founders and daily hustling duo of Fan Girl. We are two local Minnesota girls who have been growing our friendship since the second grade. As best friends, we have always been super supportive of one another's goals and dreams. Over the years, we have both followed an endless number of educational and job opportunities. While some were just ok and some were great, we always knew we want...

In this episode I am diving into the truth about metabolism.  Metabolism is a nice buzz word, but what does it REALLY mean. How do you jumpstart your metabolism, and how do you keep it going? Hint: it doesn't require cutting a bunch of things out! The exact opposite actually! I am going to cover all of this and more in this episode! I promise, it's much easier than you think! Get on the waitlist f...

Kristen Brown powers up your leadership and life as an international keynote speaker and bestselling author who drives growth at organizations like Rodan & Fields, General Mills, Boston Scientific, Cargill, Minnesota Vikings, national associations, and many more. Named a top 20 trailblazer in the industry by Meetings Today Magazine, she uses her Master's education and 15-years of corporate leaders...

Natalie Rogers is a 24 year-old entrepreneur from Orlando, FL. She started her first company at 18 years old as a senior in high school and has been in love with entrepreneurship ever since. With her first company reaching 6 figures before graduating college, Natalie understood what a life of freedom was like early on but also felt isolated and alone on her entrepreneurial journey. This feeling sp...

Dr. Jesse is a Doctor of Chiropractic, married, mama of 2 girls. She has been in the field for nearly a decade and has set out to design a clinic experience that caters to women's unique physical needs and busy schedules. Chiro For Moms was her vision. Her life runs on coffee (always hot + fresh in the clinic 😉) She loves to dance, do yoga, play with the kids, and repurposing side-of-the-road fin...

Cynthia is a Western medicine trained nurse practitioner, functional nutritionist, TedX thought leader and female hormonal health expert. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband, boys and two doodles. In this episode we dive into adrenal and thyroid health, why it's important and what you an do to make sure they're in tip top shape!   Follow Cynthia: FB: www.facebook.com/chtwellness IG: www.i...

After growing up in the Midwest, Lori felt an immediate pull to the energy of New York City. She spent the first six years of her career working on Wall Street, traveling the world as an interest rate swap broker for emerging markets. In the midst of a crackdown on Wall Street regulations, she pivoted and collaborated in building an electronic side of the business, and went on to become one of the...

In this episode I am diving into the 4 Steps to Fat Loss & Balancing Hormones all without having to do some crazy diet, or spending hours in the gym. Most women dive into a diet without actually priming their body to be ready for it, which results in yo-yo dieting.  You've probably experienced this same effect, you start off all in and confident this will be the thing to work for you. And you may...

Sam Barber is a female athlete who has achieve a high level of success in two separate sports.   We talked about what it takes to become a high level athlete, and transitioning through different sports.   We also talked about the struggle a lot of girls face growing up through sport when it comes to body image.   The positive and negative impact a coach can have on players.   The drive that it tak...

Tara is a Functional Nutritionist who helps busy mums lose weight, balance their hormones, and feel great so they can go from snappy, uncomfortable, and fatigued to feeling calm, being able to play with the kids again, fit into their favourite pair of jeans once more and live their best life without having to give up wine, chocolate, or coffee forever. In this episode we dive into gut health and h...

Have you ever started a new exercise routine in a new gym and felt super uncomfortable? Maybe you don't feel like you belong, or you aren't sure where to start, and you are all by yourself. But, while part of hitting your goals, is getting started it's important to find something you love. It's a matter of finding what works best for you. As women we are drawn to a sense of community. Which is why...

Alex (M.D.) and Megan (Health Coach & Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner) work with pre-menopausal women in an online group format. They focus on balancing hormones and supporting detoxification by teaching women to use the phases of their menstrual cycles to their advantage.  The natural ebb and flow that happens to our hormones, organ systems, and bodies overall as women is there to re...

In this episode I am diving into a few key things that can really help you improve your overall health, that don't cost anything. These may seem like simple reminders, but I would bet there are a couple you aren't currently doing. All of these are on my daily list, and I think they should be added to yours! We are going to talk about hydration, how to de-stress, and sleep.    If you are wanting to...

Ginny Mahar, founder of  Hypothyroid Chef , and Danna Bowman, founder of  Thyroid Nation , are two of those women, and they were brought together by the lack of resources and community available to women diagnosed with thyroid disease.  Adjusting to a new lifestyle, and particularly a new diet, can be challenging - especially when you're a Cordon Bleu-trained chef and cooking instructor like Ginny...

Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women's health, hormones and endocrinology. Later she graduated from Grand Canyon University's Mast...

Struggling with infertility is one of the hardest things women can go through. A lot of times it can come with hopelessness and guilt, and feeling like it might just not happen for you. In this podcast I am going to share with you, that this doesn't have to be the truth. You can boost your fertility naturally, even if you have tried everything else and been told there are no other options. I am go...

Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabe...

Infertility is such a heart breaking thing to go through as women. It can feel like somehow it's our fault, like somehow we are doing something wrong. All too often women are doing all of the right things, but are told there really isn't anything else that can be done. In this episode I'm going to talk more about why this isn't true.  I am going to talk about some of the myths that are out there a...

In honor of the 100th episode I have my husband on the podcast for a fun episode. We talk about how we first met. His story versus mine. We share a bit more about our relationship and how its evolved over the years, and some of our favorite memories. This episode is a bit different than what you normally hear on this podcast, but I think you will love it!  

Stacy T. Sims, PhD, is currently a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Waikato after returning to academia from a 6-year hiatus in industry. She is an applied researcher, innovator and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions.  Prior to being launched into industry, she served as an exercise physiologist and nut...

In this episode I am talking all about supplements. Are you taking the right ones? Do you need to be taking something specifically?  And I am going to deep dive into the one supplement you are probably missing that you should be taking!   If you have questions, or want more information for you specifically, schedule a call:  https://calendly.com/drbethwestie/free-consultation

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Naturopathic Medical Doctor and nutritional biochemist with a focus in women's endocrine health.   She is recognized as a leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives.   Dr. Brighten is the author of Beyond the Pill, a 30 day plan to support women on birth control, help them transition off,...

Do you know how much food you should really be eating? I have found that most women are severely under eating. When this happens it beings to deplete the body of key nutrients. This added stress on the female body results in cortisol release that turns on fat storage. In this episode I dive into how much food you really should be eating and why! Want to know more specifics for you? Schedule a free...

Isabel Spradlin is a licensed massage therapist and long-time abdominal practitioner. For more than a decade she has been helping people recover from abdominal surgery, adhesions, and other abdominal distress. Isabel's expertise has been built from years of study and working with women after childbirth, hysterectomies, and more. She has a particular passion for helping women regain comfort with th...