The Hormone Lifestyle Zone

Episode #16: How to Create the Healthiest Version of You During COVID 19! I know this has been a challenging time for all. So, I'd like to extend a very warm Meg hug to everyone. How I miss our daily hugs! I'm excited about this episode and the opportunity to share some wonderful information that will help optimize your immune health and allow you to be the best version of YOU in today's world. Yo...

We live in a fast paced society that places tremendous emphasis on perfection in appearance. How do we create balance- embracing a healthy attitude around exercise, food and our sweet, sweet bodies? When does it cross the line when exercising a few days per week become compulsive? When does it cross the line, as food becomes restrictive or intermittent fasting turns into an eating disorder? And, w...

Most people think of sobriety as abstinence from drinking. But, for anyone in recovery, whether it be alcohol, cocaine, weed or another substance- there’s a depth of meaning- undeniably multi-faceted. Sobriety is a way of being in the world that extends to every aspect of who we are. Part of my journey and reason for choosing this topic- I struggled with anorexia and bulimia while thinking I could...

During my last podcast with fertility specialist, Dr. Jonathan Scher  -we took a deep dive into immunological factors contributing to recurrent miscarriages, implantation failure, failed IVFs and unexplained infertility. The reason for today's podcast is to elaborate on that discussion.  I felt it essential to break down further and explain how a compromised microbiome entwined with inflammation a...

On today's episode, we'll be exploring the world of infertility, a topic dear to my heart.  I've been working with women in this area for over 2 decades.  I hesitate to refer to it as infertility- I don't believe women are infertile. There are a variety of factors keeping many from having a child or holding a pregnancy to full term. My guest is Dr. Jonathan Scher and he will detail the multifactor...

What can we do to create more intimacy- inside and outside our bedroom walls?  What are the barriers that keep people from having sex on a regular basis?  Today's guest is Alina McClerklin - an incredible sex therapist practicing in Washington, DC.   • Did you know that 15% - 20% of couples are in a sexless relationship and 15% of the married population below the age of fifty haven't had sex in th...

Navigating Menopause with Bioidentical Hormones & Lifestyle Medicine My guest is Kim Richardson- owner and head pharmacist of Pitt Street Pharmacy in Mount Pleasant, Kim and I have an incredible conversation about bioidentical hormones that includes the following: • How can woman best utilize bioidentical hormones when transitioning through perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause? • Are bi...

My lovely guest is Cheryl Paswater- the Chief Fermentationist and CEO of Contraband Ferments. She is an educator, artist and writer that resides in Brooklyn, NY... my old hood. I had such a fun time with Cheryl because we talked about the importance of a healthy microbiome that is strongly influenced by fermented foods, diet and being creative in the kitchen on a budget! Cheryl came to see me abou...