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Taking the hormonal birth control pill might be preventing unwanted pregnancy, but it could also be masking, or even causing, a whole host of chronic health conditions. Dr. Jolene Brighten , the author of Beyond the Pill, is here today, along with my daughter, Amanda, to talk about the effects of the pill on our bodies and what alternative birth control methods are available. Jolene is an expert i...

Your menstrual cycle gives you more indication into your body's overall health than just whether you have a regular period or not. As Lisa Hendrickson-Jack shares, by charting your menstrual cycle, you can not only track your fertility, you can also uncover other health problems you might not be aware of. Lisa is a holistic reproductive health practitioner, the author of The Fifth Vital Sign , blo...

It's not too late for women over 50 to take back control of their strength and cardiovascular health, even if they've never set foot in a gym before. All it takes is a solid morning routine, a bit of knowledge, and some confidence to get started.  Tracee Gluhaich  is here to talk about women's fitness and the secret to a long, healthy life.  Tracee saw first hand the impact a lack of exercise and...

Histamine intolerance can mimic or mask other diseases and illnesses in your body. And histamine is more than just your response to allergies! Dr. Brooke Kalanick is here to talk about what histamine intolerance is and how you can combat it in your own body. Dr. Brooke is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on women's health, hypothyroidism, and autoimmunity, especially when it relates to histamine...

If you've been feeling off but all your tests are coming back fine, it's possible that you have heavy metal poisoning. Heavy metals could be behind many of the diseases and illnesses our bodies have such as digestive issues, weight gain, autoimmune diseases, brain fog, and more. Wendy Myers from  Myers Detox explains how you can start to detox from heavy metals to regain control of your health and...

Acid reflux and GERD is a chronic stomach issue for many Americans, with growing numbers of people taking Prilosec or other long-term acid reflux medication for 10+ years. This is so unhealthy! Jenn Malecha , a holistic health coach, joins me to talk about why people get GERD and how they can correct their stomach issues. Jenn is a natural health coach who was diagnosed with skin cancer at the age...

Women have a greater risk of having Alzheimer's Disease when we get older than men. Alzheimer's starts in the brain, so it's important to protect our brain health from an early age. Dr. Lisa Mosconi joins us to talk about Alzheimer's, brain health, and women's changing bodies through menopause. Lisa is Italian, living in America, and holds two PhDs in Neuroscience and Nuclear Medicine. She's the a...

Reclaim the power of your sexual pleasure and start healing your relationship with my program, Sexual CPR . When I was having trouble in my marriage after losing my son before he was born, I wish I knew about the techniques that I know now. Sexual CPR is helping women and men rekindle their marriage and increase their sexual desire. In the United States, there is so much focus, funding, and resear...

Information is empowerment. The more you know about your hormones and body, the better chances you have with your cancer diagnosis. My guest, Dr. Nasha Winters , is an expert on helping women treat their cancer using integrative healthcare. At the age of 19, Nasha was diagnosed with a terminal cervical cancer diagnosis. Years of poor medical advice and heavy prescriptions to try to fix her hormona...

Fasting is not only something you do when you're trying to lose weight; it's been proven to help regulate your metabolic system during and after menopause. Plus, it's something that women should be doing throughout their lives in order to maintain healthy bodily functions. Dr. Felice Gersh is with us today to explain how our changing bodies are supported by fasting. Felice is a board-certified gyn...

Huge changes, especially emotional ones, have a big impact on your life. Not only from an emotional level, but stress also causes your body and hormones to react in many different ways. That's why it's absolutely vital to take time for yourself during these periods of upheaval, especially when your children go back to school. When the kids leave for school for the first time, or maybe for the last...

How we feel towards our bodies and our loved ones can actually impact the health we have inside. Love is medicine; feeling love increases our oxytocin and helps keep cortisol in check, so our stress levels don't contribute to the heart or other diseases. Razi Berry is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on the way love impacts our health. When Razi was a teenager, she had a severe eating disorder th...

Your physical appearance is important to you; it's something we all take pride in. But I think it's more important that our body is a direct reflection of how we treat ourselves on the inside. Today's guest, Bree Argetsinger, also known as The Betty Rocker , is all about practicing self-love from the inside out. Bree is a certified Exercise Coach, certified to help you realign your body through ma...

Our health is the most important thing we can have and nurture! And there are so many ways to obtain optimum health, but what our guest, Leanne Vogel , and I have in common is our love and support of the ketogenic way of life. Following a keto diet is one of the healthiest ways to lose weight, keep it off, and balance your hormones. Leanne is a nutrition educator, author, and podcast host. She has...

Grief affects all of us in so many different ways and can come over you at any point, even when you're not expecting it. For many, grief stems from the loss of a loved one, but that's not always the root cause. Grief comes from loss -- the loss of a job, business, pet, friendship, relationship, death, and so many other aspects of your life. My guest and friend, Lindsay McKinnon , is talking about...

You know the old saying, "if you can dream it, you can do it"? That is pretty much today's guest's motto in life. Naveen Jain is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist who believes in living life without limits. He's joining me today to tell you how you can start living your limitless life today. Naveen explores life with curiosity, imagination, and exponential innovation to defy any and all lim...

Nurturing your feminine side when in your household and your relationship will help strengthen your bond with your husband. All too often, women are seeing an increase in their testosterone levels, which is making us feel less comforted and nurtured at home. Today's guest, John Gray , author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus , joins me today to discuss how we can nurture our masculine and...

What is it about turning another year older that causes us to reflect and reassess our lives? I've just turned 53; today on Couch Talk, I'm talking about birthdays, reflection, and Blue Zones. Blue Zones are incredible locations across the world where the residents have a longer life expectancy. Birthdays come with many mixed emotions. Sometimes you approach them with joy and happiness, other time...

We've always been told how important calcium is for our bone health, but did you know that collagen is perhaps even more important? Collagen makes up over 90% of our bones, joints, and skin and is responsible for giving your body structure and strength. Today's guest, Lillian Zhao, is the founder of Further Foods, a company designed to make natural health easier and more accessible. Surrounded by...

If you've been struggling with your weight, feeling sluggish, and getting no luck with a doctor's diagnosis, you could still have thyroid disease. Unfortunately, most doctors don't have all the answers when it comes to correctly diagnosing hypothyroidism. Today's guest, Elle Russ , has taken her thyroid health into her own hands and now helps other women do the same. Elle has developed and written...

Intermittent fasting is the best way of eating you can follow when you're trying to heal and strengthen your body. By restricting your food intake to a set number of hours a day, your body will look for sustenance from within when you're not eating.  Dr. Mindy Pelz  joins me today to talk about intermittent fasting. Mindy is a chiropractor and nutritionist, specializing in keto and intermittent fa...

Have you ever had a disappointment that's turned out to be one of the best things that have ever happened to you? That's the concept of a beautiful no. Today's guest, author, and speaker Sheri Salata  is here to talk about her new book and share some of the experiences she's had that led her to write it. Sheri is a writer and producer, co-host of her own podcast The Sheri & Nancy Show , co-founder...

Has your thyroid stopped working? An unhealthy thyroid, caused by Hashimoto's disease or Hypothyroidism, can make you lethargic, overweight, and achy. Today's guest, Dr. Alan Christianson , is joining me to talk about thyroid health and how his new book, The Metabolism Reset Diet , can help you take back control of your health. Alan is a naturopathic physician who, like many of us, began his healt...

In this episode of Couch Talk, I'm answering all your questions about Julva , my all-natural, anti-aging cream for your vulva. I get a lot of questions from women wanting to find a solution to their vaginal dryness and tightening. Women, maybe just like you, who are looking for something to help them bring that spark back to their sex life. The upcoming Summer of Love Julva Sale is the perfect tim...

A lot of people don't realize that grief and tragedy can take literally years to get to a point of acceptance with it. And while it's a very real process for anyone going through it, so many people around them want you to just "get over it" and stop feeling the way you're feeling. It's not that easy, and today's guest, Dr. Laurie Nadel , is here to tell you how you can use humanity's greatest gift...