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There is so much information, and misinformation, out there about what the best way to eat is. We think that you need to figure out the diet and lifestyle that works best for YOU. Brad Kearns joins me to talk about following the Keto diet, fasting, micro-exercising. Brad explains how you can speed start the Keto diet by following his tips. Particularly, it is about being very strict right from the...

While confidence is a natural state of being for a lot of people, it is something that you can learn even if it doesn't come easily to you. Elle Russ , writer and author of Confidence as Fu*k, joins me to talk about what led her to pursue confidence as a career. There are so many different ways to be confident. And for so many confident people, they're at the top of their game. This doesn't mean,...

Your brain on birth control can have some pretty horrific side effects on your body. That's why, when you're considering going on the birth control pill, you need to research the current evidence out there, weigh up the pros and cons, and make an educated decision. Sarah E. Hill , author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control, joins me to talk about what actually happens to our bodies when we're o...

Our previous sexual experiences, even traumas, don't have to define our approach to sexuality as we get older. As Oprah says, trauma is an explanation, not an excuse. Lisa Davis , the author of Clean Eating, Dirty Sex , joins me today to talk about releasing past traumas through clean eating and self-love. Lisa explains how we can be held back by our previous sexual experiences. She shares about a...

Pelvic floor health can decline for women of all ages, whether they've had a pregnancy or not. Though severe issues are more common after giving birth, some degree of trouble happens as a woman grows older. Dr. Brianne Grogan is here to talk about the link between pelvic floor health and mental health and what we can do to prevent the decline. Brianne had her own pelvic floor scare when she went f...

Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet and reducing our screen time are some of the best ways to combat long-term degenerative health and brain diseases. I'm joined by Dr. David Perlmutter , my dear friend, neurologist, and co-author of Brain Wash, to talk about disconnection syndrome and our brain's health. The first thing David talks about is how important sleep is. It's the most important thing we...

Whether you're terrified of conflict or you thrive on it, learning how to embrace conflict in the healthiest way possible is incredibly important for successful relationships. Today's guests go so far as to say there's a certain level of beauty that develops during conflict. CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke are here to talk about why we should all embrace the moments that bring conflict to our...

This episode of Couch Talk features an incredibly informative and touching review from Lisa, whom I've been working with through my Magic Menopause program and is a big advocate of my book, The Hormone Fix . Lisa touches on what questionnaires and charts you can find in The Hormone Fix. These will help you track your progress, health improvements and changes, and more.  I'm also a follower of The...

The farming industry has changed dramatically over the years. With the introduction of factory farming, animal agriculture is causing more harm than good to not only our health but our environment. Joe Heitzeberg joins me to talk about his business, Crowd Cow, that focuses on supporting small, local farmers to rear the best meat and fish possible. Crowd Cow works with farmers who care about their...

How does eating a diet rich in olives, fish, vegetables, and pasta sound? If you think it sounds perfect, then you're in luck, because the Mediterranean way of eating is the best out there and perfect for weight loss. I'm joined by Dr. Steven Masley who has researched and written about the Mediterranean diet as a way of bringing health and wellness to America. Steven explains why the Mediterranean...

Erectile dysfunction is a pretty common thing that affects men as they get older. Erectile dysfunction affects more than just a man's sexual performance, it impacts his confidence, relationship, and other aspects of his health. Orest Komarnyckyj from Old Guy Talks is here to talk about what we can do to help our partners with erectile dysfunction. The most important thing to understand about erect...

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...