The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

Does counting calories and macros help you lose weight? What is better fasting or calorie restriction for weight loss?  How do we lose weight without harming our metabolism? What does the research tell us?  In this episode, I answer these questions and more! Plus find out the BEST way to sustainably lose weight and keep it off for GOOD! Today's podcast episode is sponsored by  Libsyn . Start your...

Steven Wright is a medical engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist. He spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans. Steven is the founder of healthygut.com. He lives in Boulder, CO with his fiancé Shay and their two dogs. In this episode Steven's story of going from severe IBS with chronic...

Dr. Mache Seibel is a leading menopause expert who helps women get the information they need to feel better and have more control over their life, their work and their relationships. He is a 25-year member of the Harvard Medical Faculty, author of the best-selling books, The Estrogen Window and The Estrogen Fix, and Editor of the #1 digital magazine for midlife women HotYearsMag.com. His latest bo...

In part 2 of my round table with Maty and Marty, we answer listeners' questions. Does cholesterol level correlate with insulin and blood glucose level. If yes - why, what is a physiological explanation. If not, again why?   Do I have to dial in macros to have success with DDF?  I'm surgically menopausal (gees back in 2015) why can't I have any good carbs? I can only lose the weight/fat eating a li...

Get ready for an epic conversation on the latest diet trends from the top weight loss coaches in the industry! In this episode, I am joined by my two fav Aussies Marty Kendall and Matty Lansdown. We dive deep into some of the hottest diet trends out there today.  Fasting when is too much and why women need to be careful. How do we reap the benefits of fasting without taking it to the extreme. Why...

Dr. Samuel Shay, DC, IFMCP helps busy, health-conscious entrepreneurs & Mom-preneurs attain and sustain high performance, so that they can create more freedom for themselves and others. He has dedicated his life to helping others through functional medicine and functional genetics. Dr. Shay has recently authored a new eBook on Genetics where you can learn the different types of genetics-based weig...

In this episode, I set the record straight about estrogen dominance and what it really is.  It is important to understand the many different types of estrogen dominance. How to test for it and how to remedy it.  Many alternative practitioners believe that women have too much estrogen and are quick to recommend a supplement called diindolylmethane (DIM). There are dangers to taking DIM that you nee...

Dr. Jessica Peatross has a passion for uncovering the mystery behind chronic illness, whether that be stealth infections, heavy metals, stress, trauma, or other environmental toxicities. She is visionary for the future of healthcare and left her position as a board-certified, internal medicine hospitalist to pursue Functional Medicine in order to better serve her patients. By getting to the real,...

When it comes to a weight-loss journey it's oh-so-satisfying to see those numbers go down. BUT your weight is not the only thing you should be tracking. It is so important to your success to watch for non-scale victories and also have non-scale victories to work toward.  In this episode, I have a candid conversation with my friend, business partner, and personal trainer Pam Sherman. Our society an...

Mollie McGlocklin is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn't find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in...

In this episode, I interview my mom! We have a candid conversation about our eating disorders. How we grew up with no money and what my mom did to survive and raise her 3 daughters. How she found the strength to face her fears in life. What she did to overcome her eating disorders and what she still struggles with at the age of 68. Plus the two biggest lessons my mom taught me and could teach you...

Dr. Seema Kanwal, Naturopathic doctor and speaker, was voted one of Vancouver's top 10 Naturopathic doctors on Rate MD Dr. Kanwal has been a practicing naturopathic doctor in Vancouver since 2006 and is the only Naturopathic doctor trained in Canada in the Apo E Gene diet. She has extensive experience with and is passionate about working with individuals who have rare genetic diseases and suffer m...

One of the most common things to happen in perimenopause is changes to your periods and normal period cycle, including heavier bleeding or irregular periods, which can begin happening as early as your 30s.  Hysterectomies are routinely performed on women to solve abnormal, and heavy periods during this time. Yet women are not being told the risk of hysterectomies and this does not get to the root...

Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to h...

In this episode, I answer listeners' questions.  "I had a hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy in 2020 due to a large cyst. I was put on the estradiol patch. I also use OTC progesterone cream. It helps with hot flashes but after a few days makes me very, very bloaty and I've gained several pounds. I want to use HRT due to the health benefits, but I can't deal with this bloatedness and weight ga...

In this interview, I speak with compounding pharmacist Shawn Needham. Shawn's personal weight loss success story How he lost over 50 pounds in 6 months Why doctors are not being educated in hormone replacement for women What is wrong with the current medical system when it comes to treating disease Why do we have to change the way we treat lifestyle-based diseases What is the difference between a...

As humans, we come up with a lot of excuses when it comes to sticking with a healthy eating plan and workout regime. In this episode, I will share with you why we are so prone to make up excuses and how to squash them once and for all so you can finally reach your weight loss and health goals.  Shows mentioned in this episode. Ditch Your Sugar Addiction Once and For All with Danielle Daem.  Regist...

Toni Marinucci, is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Nutrition and the author of "Once Upon a Diet". She's made it her mission to help people heal their toxic relationship with food, gain self-confidence, and find balance in their eating habits. In this episode; how dieting is a lot like dating and unhealthy relationships why we have to get realistic about our weight loss goals how...

In women, testosterone can begin to decrease around the age of 40 to half of what she produced in her 20's. This is one of the first triggers for aging that is more often then not overlooked in the main stream medical community.  Testosterone is a hormone that affects the entire body as most hormones do. Women often associate testosterone with sex drive and muscle building which it is of course ve...

"One of the fastest ways to improve your health and longevity is to master the art and science of "biohacking" - the unique skill that enables you to work with your unique genetic makeup and bio individuality to unlock unparalleled levels of health and performance." Angela Foster In this episode Angela shares with us her journey of recovering from PCOS, endometriosis, mental illness and extreme st...

In this episode I share with you my  own personal health journey through the last 3 years. After experiencing what I call a thyroid storm that left me overweight, depressed, itchy and miserable I went on a hunt to figure out why my thyroid wasn't working right.  Finally, after 3 years of perseverance, self discovery and practicing a lot of patience I was finally able to figure out my weight loss c...

LIZ DICKINSON AND SHANNON SHEARN , are the co-founders of RELISH LIFE . Relish Life takes a 360-degree approach to weight loss by tackling the root causes of unhealthy eating habits. Their unique approach to weight loss combines prescription medication with psychological techniques that identify past traumas and lifestyle coaching to help clients understand the root causes of their weight gain and...

The first birth control pill was approved in 1960 and it has provided nearly 60 years of reproductive freedom for tens of millions of women.  Although birth control pills may be referred to as hormonal contraception, in reality, there are not any natural hormones found in birth control pills. Birth control "hormones" are not hormones. Instead, they are endocrine system disrupters. These chemicals...

Wendie Trubow, M.D., MBA is a functional medicine gynecologist. Trubow is passionate about helping women optimize their health and their lives. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and a variety of other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion for what her patients are facing. She co-authored the book "Dirty Girl -- Ditch the Toxins, Look Great...

Carlee Hayes is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the lead dietician at NutriSense – a metabolic health company that utilises Continuous Glucose Monitoring (GCM) technology to provide real-time data to clients. In this episode Learn the truth about how we react to certain foods in regards to our blood sugar response. How you can tailor your diet according. to your CGM results.  How the CGM w...