The Female Health Solution Podcast

PMS symptoms like mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats, bloating, fatigue, etc. can often be confused with symptoms of peri-menopause. The real question I want to address is do these symptoms actually increase with peri-menopause? It actually is pretty common to see a shift in these symptoms as your hormones change. This episode will address what's going on internally during peri-menopause and h...

Let's talk about the role of inflammation in the body! Many women feel inflammation as puffiness, bloating or excess fluid and it can be very uncomfortable. The truth is inflammation is actually an important part of the healing process in the body when there is an injury, infection, etc. There are some ways to assist the body in releasing this inflammation, both externally and internally. This epi...

Polycystic ovary syndrome impacts many women but there are many symptoms that come along with it. Most women with PCOS experience insulin issues, weight issues and weight loss resistance. Dietary changes are one of the first things to tweak when dealing with PCOS. Dive into this episode to learn what's behind PCOS and the top three nutrition changes you should make to support your PCOS recovery. ...

Let's talk about adrenal health and adrenal dysfunction. Increased stress and cortisol imbalance is something many of us deal with on a daily basis, and it can be very harmful to overall health and wellbeing. Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue or cortisol dis-regulation, which creates a cascade of symptoms. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around adrenal health and what...

Gut health is important for many reasons including, detoxification, absorption of nutrients, regular elimination and hormone processing, not to mention weight and fat loss! Your ability to navigate the stress and hormone fluctuations throughout the month is heavily tied to your gut health as well.  In this episode, I cover the top signs of poor gut health and how to identify that your digestion ne...

This episode is all about a practical morning routine to help you improve your gut health. There are so many ways to set yourself up for success in the morning to increase digestive function and enhance that microbiome.  Many women do not realize the power of a good morning routine, which can influence the entire day. And gut health is at the root of so many health and hormone issues!  DUTCH Test:...

This episode is a little different in that I wanted to share my experience with jury duty. I've gotten some questions on it recently and wanted to give you guys a behind the scenes into my life. Part of being an advocate for women's health is talking about life events and sharing things like getting through a long day of jury duty while managing stress and fueling properly.   BOGO 1/2 OFF adrenal...

Kelsey is the visionary behind The SalesQueen Sisterhood, a community of over 1200 women in sales, and Remote Sales Career, a boutique recruiting agency focused on connecting business owners with skilled sales professionals to drive revenue and impact.  Passionate about financial empowerment, Kelsey founded the Sales Queen Sisterhood in 2020, addressing the need for a supportive community for wome...

Mood swings and anger issues are not only uncomfortable and often disruptive to relationships, they signify a deeper issue in the body. It is not a matter of just "getting it together" or "finding your peace" - it's actually a physiological response!  As you may guess, hormones are typically at the root of these mood shifts. Fluctuations in hormones, like estrogen, impact your neurotransmitters an...

An important and often unaddressed topic of health is methylation. Methylation is important for producing certain vitamins, neurotransmitters, hormones and more. Methylation is also a key part of our metabolism. This includes cell detox and growth, tissue repair, genetic expression and more. Listen to this episode for a deep dive on methylation and how you can improve your health!  DUTCH Test:  ht...

Kristin Dainis is a Healing Journey Mentor for ambitious-yet-chronically- unwell high performers, and specializes in getting you back to your career or business by connecting you to better doctors. She also shares stories of the chronically undiagnosed on TikTok, validating the dismissive doctor experiences of these patients. Kristin helps analytical achievers get thoroughly diagnosed for the ailm...

Let's look at metabolism and how it changes with the female cycle. 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, gender, genetics, physical activity, a...

So your hot flashes are back? 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...

Mood swings are not only uncomfortable and often disruptive to relationships, they signify a deeper issue in the body. As you may guess, hormones are typically at the root of these mood shifts. Fluctuations in hormones, like estrogen, impact your neurotransmitters and create these mood shifts. This episode is dedicated to the biggest mistakes that women make when dealing with mood swings, and how...

I am dedicating today's episode to sharing more about adrenal fatigue and hormone balance. Increased stress and cortisol is something many of us deal with on a daily basis, and it can be very harmful to overall health and wellbeing. Most women do not realize how much stress is actually contributing to their symptoms.  Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue or cortisol dis-regulation, but there...

We often forget the healing happens in the mind and the body, and there are so many tools beyond food that can help us recover. I am very open about much of my past trauma and process I have used to grow out of it. Recently, I went on a healing retreat and had an incredible experience mentally, physically and emotionally. This episode covers my retreat and how these tools can benefit you too.  Joi...

There are so many benefits to fasting, but something that often isn't discussed is the mentality behind fasting. Mindset is a huge part of fasting, especially when it comes to having a good fasting experience. I talk alot about fasting for the female body and I always recommend fasting in a supportive way. In this episode, I share more about the mindset behind fasting to set yourself up for succes...

Let's talk about Dopamine and Estrogen! Neurotransmitters like dopamine influence your memory, movement, motivation and pleasure/happiness. Estrogen is the most dominant at in the first half of your cycle, and has an interesting relationship to dopamine. Without estrogen, dopamine is much less present in the brain. And you need these chemical signals to influence your mood, cortisol, heart rate, a...

I am dedicating today's episode to discussing the difference between losing fat and water weight. There are so many hacks and myths when it comes to weight loss and it can be hard to know what will give you sustainable results. Many women focus on the number on the scale but disregard body composition, which ultimately dictates how you look and physical performance.  DUTCH Test:  https://drbethwes...

If you've heard of endometriosis, you may know of a similar condition: adenomyosis. Adenomyosis is the growth of endometrial-like tissue growing into the muscle of your uterus. Adeno can create symptoms that are even more severe and difficult to resolve like pelvic pain and pain with your period. In this episode, I dive into the root cause of adenomyosis and some treatment options.  DUTCH Test:  h...

PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is an extreme form of PMS. It often looks like big shifts in mood, feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anger, etc. The mental and physical discomfort that comes with PMDD can be debilitating. It's important to look at the root cause in order to find a way to treat and minimize the impact of PMDD. This episode covers what's behind the discomfort of PMDD and way...

Moving your body is an important part of wellness. Many women assume that the more the better when it comes to exercise but this is typically not the best approach. The female body actually responds better when movement is synced to the hormone cycle. This episode dives into workouts, strength training and how often you really need to workout to see results.  DUTCH Test:  https://drbethwestie.com/...

Women who diet frequently often go through periods of restricting calories/nutrients or changing the type of foods they consume. This can have an impact on weight but it also impacts metabolic function. Metabolism is essentially how your body processes and converts into energy, so it's important to support it through nutrition and lifestyle. This episode dives into how dieting can impact metabolis...

Let's talk about mistakes when dealing with fatigue. Fatigue is a big sign that something is off in your body and how you deal with it really matters. Relying on caffeine or just pushing through can make things way worse! This episode is all about fatigue, how to deal with it and what not to do along the way.  DUTCH Test:  https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/

There are so many benefits to fasting, however not every body is ready for fasting and it can actually make things worse if not done correctly. Many women think that fasting is a quick way to weight loss. This is actually the wrong approach! In this episode, I share more about the basics of fasting and how to approach it for the female body.  Learn more:  https://drbethwestie.com/waitlist/