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

When Dr. Mache Seibel's wife had surgery that threw her into early menopause only months after a study incorrectly reported that estrogen caused breast cancer, her doctors were reluctant to treat her with hormone therapy. He HAD to find out the truth. As a result, Dr. Mache transitioned from one of the leading fertility experts to researching estrogen and menopause. He's passionate about helping w...

How do you feel about yourself as you go through perimenopause or enter into menopause? Do you love your body are you embracing the grey hair and the softer body? Probably not and that is because society tells us we need to fight it every step up of the way. Botox, extreme diets, filler, breast implants, tummy tucks the list is endless when it comes to female interventions to help stave off the in...

Dr. Lois Nahirney is the President and CEO of dnaPower Inc. She is passionate about empowering people to make smarter diet, fitness and health decisions based on their unique genetic makeup. She solved years of personal health problems by discovering simple diet weaknesses in her genes that helped her regain her health and lose weight, and is committed to bringing this knowledge to others. In this...

1. What is a good source of progesterone and estriol to buy in Canada. (I get into the different ways you can buy hormones in the States and Canada.) 2. I just heard a keto educator say that women with thyroid issues should not eat too many cruciferous vegetables. I haven't heard this before. What do you think about this?  3. I listened to your interview with Kate Deering who talked with you about...

Cristina Curp is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and former restaurant chef.  After hitting her own rock bottom with a number of mystery symptoms and a diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder Cristina took to the kitchen to find wellness. Using her kitchen prowess and love of research, she began to discover the connection between her symptoms and the food she ate. This ongoing experiment...

Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is being called a silent epidemic with over 30 million Americans and 3 million Canadians being affected by this disease. Find out in this episode the best diet and supplements to reverse it. I will share with you how different types of toxins and hormones can also contribute to this deathly disease.  This episode is sponsored by Letsgetchecked. Get at home testing...

Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships. Considered the "Dear Abby of Sex," Susan's fresh approach and original ideas have helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender, spectrum transform sex into passion. In this episode The best foods for your sexual health How your digestion can impact your sexual desire Why you need to increase your n...

In this Q&A I answer some great questions from our listeners. 1. Carb tolerance testing and weight loss 2. Diet variation, metabolic flexibility and recovering from a low carb diet. 3. Thyroid and adrenal insufficiency specifically about the safety and efficacy of adrenal cortex. Adrenal cortex versus Cortef. If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. Take the Hormone Quiz...

For over 25 years Kate Deering has been involved in the health and fitness industry helping men and women of all ages achieve optimal health and wellness. Her expertise is based on certifications as a CHEK Exercise Coach, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach 2, Olympic Lifting Coach, Z-health practitioner and a Certified Nutritional Consultant. Kate is the author of the book, "How to Heal Your Metabolism...

Often times eating right and exercising simply are not enough to get the body to lose weight.  There are two other big players when it comes to losing weight your gut and your mitochondria. If one or both of these are not functioning properly weight loss will be hard and likely impossible.  In todays episode I give you the low down on how to prepare your body for losing weight successfully without...

Stacey Robbins is a soulful storyteller and key influencer in the global conversation on healing your life through Hashimoto's. Her award-winning book, "You're Not Crazy and You're Not Alone" is filled with hilarious, honest, and heart-aching moments along the journey of doctors telling her the symptoms were all in her head, to telling her a year and a half later to get her affairs in order.  In h...

In today's episode Karen answers some of the listeners questions!  1. Hi Karen first off I love your podcast! I have a question for your Q&A on whether or not you recommend a keto for diet type diet for me. I have heard you discuss the benefits of a keto or carnivore diet to help revers insulin resistance and type two diabetes, But I also have heard you say that those diets aren't good for people...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive disorder in the world, affecting an estimated eight to 20 percent of women of reproductive age, almost half of whom are unable to conceive. PCOS is also associated with increased risks of heart disease, ovarian and endometrial cancers, and type 2 diabetes. ​In this episode I talk with fasting and PCOS expert Dr. Nadia Brito Pateguana...

Hormone imbalance is the #1 cause of weight loss resistance in women. Unfortunately these imbalances are happening much earlier for women and often times appear in our late 30's or early 40's. In today's episode; The four options you have to test your hormones  Benefits of testing your hormones Which 7 hormones are key to have tested  Which tests can be done from home and ordered online and which...

In today's episode, I speak with celebrity nutritionist JJ Virgin about food intolerances and weight loss resistance. JJ Virgin is a food intolerance specialist, fitness expert, host of her own podcast, author of four New York Times bestsellers including The Virgin Diet, co-host of TLC's Freaky Eaters, and a regular guest on shows like Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, and many others. In this episode; the differ...

Have you ever reached your weight loss goals only to discover that you are still unsatisfied and full of self-hatred? Have you ever sabotaged your weight loss efforts? Do you look in the mirror each day and cut yourself down? Very few women have a positive outlook on their body when they are trying to lose weight. This lack of self acceptance and self love can stop you from losing weight and/or ma...

In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression, rage, and self-loathing, Byron Katie woke up one morning to a state of constant joy that has never left her. She realized that when she believed her stressful thoughts, she suffered, but that when she questioned them, she didn't suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Her simple yet powerful process of inquiry is called The...

When you hear the word stress most people associate it with working too much, kids getting on our nerves, having to much on our plate etc. But there is a lot more to stress then what you think. Stress is everywhere and has become an epidemic in our modern society. Take a listen to part 1 and 2 of The Stress Epidemic and learn exactly what it means to have stress in your body and how it can greatly...

Dr. Pompa is a walking testimony of the body's amazing aptitude for healing itself. Following the debilitating effects of a three-year battle against chronic fatigue syndrome, his deteriorating health manifested in anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, panic attacks, nervousness, auditory and chemical sensitivities, mood swings, irritability, irrational anger, severe gastrointestinal disturbances, blister...

When you hear the word stress most people associate it with working too much, kids getting on our nerves, having to much on our plate etc. But there is a lot more to stress then what you think. Stress is everywhere and has become an epidemic in our modern society. Take a listen to part 1 of The Stress Epidemic and learn exactly what it means to have stress in your body and how it can greatly effec...

Don Jose Ruiz is the international bestselling author of The Fifth Agreement and his latest book The Wisdom of the Shamans. As a Toltec Master of Transformation & Modern day Shaman, he has dedicated his life to sharing the wisdom of the ancient Toltec through his books, lectures, and journeys to sacred sites around the world. In this episode; How can the ancient wisdom of the Toltec influence our...

In this episode I go beyond the typical dieting advice when it comes to overeating like "Use a smaller plate" "Chew 30 times before you swallow" "Keep a food journal". Instead I dive deep into the phycological, hormonal and emotional causes of overeating and what you can do about it.  Episodes mentioned in this podcast: Your Guide to Leptin Resistance Insulin Resistance and Weight Loss Stop Bullsh...

For 20 years, Janie Bowthorpe suffered at the hands of doctors who failed to see the connection between her chronic & debilitating symptoms and being on Synthroid for her hypothyroidism. But Bowthorpe proved them all wrong by 2002. She switched to Natural Desiccated Thyroid, raised and found her optimal amount, and every single debilitating symptom went completely away. That change spurred her to...

In this episode, I talk with Arriane Alexander about the blessings of tough times and why it's important to overcome your fears so you can live the life of your dreams! Arriane Alexander is a Rock Your Business Coach, actress and host of two TV shows with over 15 years of massive success in Sales and Marketing in Corporate America and has a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology.  You have seen he...

Kim Vopni is a self professed pelvic health evangelist and is known as The Vagina Coach. She is a certified fitness professional who became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health when she was pregnant with her first child. She is a published author, a passionate speaker and women's health educator as well as a mom to two boys. In this episode; Urinary incontinence and how to heal...