The Holistic Hormones Podcast

In this conversation, Dr. Anne Hussain breaks down the ins & outs of ovulation from how to boost progesterone naturally and overcome anovulatory periods to addressing common myths around ovulation! Dr. Anne Hussain, ND is a naturopathic doctor and author of “The Period Literacy Handbook.” Her personal journey with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and a lack of reproductive health education g...

Inside this conversation, Bhavna Devnani addresses the common misconceptions around exercise during your period, during pregnancy and postpartum. She also shares from her knowledge and expertise, benefits and safe and fun ways to include movement during these different times. Bhavna also shares simple and effective tips on how to start incorporating exercise if you are just getting started! Determ...

Inside this conversation, Jenn and I discuss the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, signs and symptoms, and why so many women are diagnosed with thyroid issues. Additionally, we discuss how to support thyroid health naturally!  Jenn Malecha supports busy, health-mind professionals in taking back control of their health by giving them access to the right lab tests and resources...

I’ve loved being able to turn the guilt, stress, and negative impact on my PCOS around to being able to enjoy the holidays, and delicious foods without feeling guilty and creating positive memories with my loved ones while being empowered about my hormone health! I share TEN of my top and favorite tips in today’s special episode! I was supposed to stop at 5 but I couldn’t help myself :)  If you’d...

Inside this conversation, Urvi and I discuss how we found our purpose and passion in life after it did not go according to our plan. Urvi shares the difference between mindfulness and meditation and using these tools to support you to conceive, through pregnancy and postpartum. If you are new to these practices, Urvi shares simple tips to get started!  Urvi is a certified mindfulness coach and spi...

Being obese, feeling like her body was breaking, struggling with anxiety and depression but with a never ending to do list and so many responsibilities as an entrepreneur and mom of two, Terry Tateossian continued to push through until she had a wake up call. Her wake up call was when she was in the ER a couple of times thinking she was having a heart attack in her mid-30s when it was really an an...

I’ve thought about egg freezing a lot since my divorce and because I am 34. Although it has become a popular trend it seems, there is a lot to consider and it is a personal choice. In this episode, I share my thought process so that I hope it helps you keep in mind all the things to consider before making the decision that is right for you. Check out my 2023 egg freezing decision episode Thank you...

Are you where you want to be with your PCOS goals & health goals? Are you where you want to be on the fertility timeline you made for yourself? If you said no, then this episode is for you! l go over some questions to allow you to be honest with yourself, even if it may be hard as well as tips and mindset strategies to overcome this.  Reflect on: What are your priorities?  What are your short...

One major aspect of managing your health in a holistic way is mindset. Mindset plays a huge role in the physical actions you take for your body. It impacts the choice you make for what to eat and how to exercise. Mindset also contributes to making a conscious choice to be and feel happy. Inside this conversation, Urvashi and I discuss having a strong why, decluttering, shifting your identity, visu...

Dr. Bhavna Singh is a naturopathic doctor who helps women regain control of their wellness. Dr. Bhavna's innovative approach, known as "Functional Ayurveda," combines the best of naturopathic, functional, and Ayurvedic medicine. Her focus is on helping women conquer gut and hormone imbalances, enabling them to live symptom-free and in harmony with their bodies. By harnessing the powe...

Wedding season can be a blast, filled with delicious food, lots of dancing, great music, catching up with friends and family! It can also be a time of stress with packing and traveling, with finding outfits and getting out of your healthy habit routine! I’ve had 4 weddings this season amongst other social events and travel! In this episode, I share my personal favorite tips that help me and my cli...

Dr. Millie Mohan is a physician turned holistic wellness coach helping burnt-out women beat exhaustion, stress eating, anxiety and weight gain. Having experienced the limitations of the conventional medical system, she embarked on a mission of empowering women to heal from within and get in the driver’s seat of their health for good. She believes true wellness is the greatest gift we can give ours...

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness month, in this week’s episode, Ektha and I discuss: A holistic approach to mental well-being, incorporating the mind, body and spirit  The factors that affect mental health in South Asian women v non-South Asian women, and in men v women Tips on how to get started with improving your mental well-being and how to get support This was such an insightful conversa...

Saying yes to yourself optimizes your physical health and mental health. Saying yes to yourself allows you to become the best version of yourself and to give this best version to others. Saying yes to yourself allows you to live a more aligned and purposeful life.  Saying yes to yourself gives you energy. Ready to say yes to having long-term relief from your hormone imbalance symptoms? This includ...

Hormone health is linked with mental health for many reasons. One of which is that hormone imbalance can also cause decreased levels of serotonin, the “feel good” hormone. Symptoms related to hormone imbalance such as weight, acne, unwanted hair growth and hair loss can contribute to feelings of low self-esteem, low self-confidence and over time these factors can contribute to anxiety and depressi...

It’s National Infertility Awareness Week and on this week’s episode inside the Holistic Hormones Podcast and YouTube channel, I have guest speaker @ drbeckhoehn who shares her expertise on how acupuncture can optimize fertility for both females and males! We also discuss how Western medicine and non-Western medicine can be utilized together with the role of acupuncture with IVF, the benefits of he...

If you are ready for a long term, once and for all solution to manage your hormone imbalance symptoms (unwanted weight, hair loss, acne, painful and/or irregular cycles, unwanted hair growth, migraine, fatigue or are TTC) join my 6 month group coaching program: HEAL!  HEAL stands for Holistically Empowered Aligned & Liberated! HEAL will give you the tools, knowledge & foundation to become...

Sometimes you could be getting in your own way and not even realize it. This can happen unintentionally with your thoughts, they can be putting limitations on yourself and keeping you in your comfort zone. Addressing limiting beliefs is one way to push past a plateau and break the feeling of going in circles! In today’s episode I share a 5 step process that I went through with one of my clients th...

In this conversation, Surina shares her journey with postpartum weight loss,  expertise on meal plans, how to increase your protein intake and the role frozen food can play! One of her core values is making nutrition and fitness practical and incorporating in small steps throughout your daily life. We discussed how to add in healthy habits without sacrificing sleep and how to get started today! Su...

This week’s episode is a quick update on why I changed my name and I share some exciting resources coming up! If you want to finally get a handle on your weight then join my free masterclass! - “Common Mistakes that are Preventing You from Losing Weight” You have two options to join: Wednesday, March 20 at 6 pm EST or Thursday, March 21 at 12 pm EST Save your spot here Join my transformative progr...

A holistic approach to conceiving also takes into consideration the spiritual side. I did not understand or really believe in the spiritual side of things until just the last couple of years.  Science and evidence-based medicine in combination with the spiritual side can give you the results you are hoping for and maybe even quicker.  A few years ago when I was hoping to conceive, I was struggling...

In this episode, I share how confidence was not part of my vocabulary for over 32 years of my life. When I first started feeling confident, I didn't even know what that feeling was until one of my friends pointed it out to me. I also share my journey on how I transformed to being confident as well as tips you can start following so you can feel confident despite having PCOS or hormone imbalanc...

Dr. Ranjot Bhogal is a Counseling Psychologist and a published author. She specializes in supporting South Asian women to break through cultural conditioning and limiting beliefs to live life on their terms.  In our conversation we discussed: -the role of various types of non-medication therapies for mental health support -truth about “clicking” with your therapist -what resilience is and how to i...

Incorporating self-care has been a journey for over 33 years… so basically my whole life!...and it still continues to be a journey. Before I would feel really guilty about doing anything for myself. I believe this stemmed from not seeing other women around me prioritizing themselves and their needs. Growing up as a South Asian, our culture encourages women to sacrifice their needs for the sake of...

Dr. Anita Bangale is an emergency physician, certified mindset coach, and international TEDx speaker. She has served as Medical Director of the Emergency Department at St. Luke’s Hospital and emphasized department wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. She currently works as a physician leader in the emergency department, where she creates true partnerships with her patients with compassion and em...