The Michele Broad Show

What the heck is fatty liver disease? I get that question all the time from my patients. The disease is gaining in popularity and is on the rise especially in younger women. People get confused by the term fatty liver and they think it means that they are fat-No it means that your liver has an overabundance of fat in it, causing it to not perform as well as it should be. While it is common for wom...

Change is synonymous with living. It may come into our lives out of the blue and take us by surprise. Other times you know it's coming and you have time to prepare. Yet even though change may be our choice, it still may feel scary and overwhelming. You may find yourself wondering: should I make the change or not? To help you out, I put together a list of five questions to determine if a situation...

This episode is unscripted and comes from my heart. It's about an issue that I am so passionate about and that is at the core of my mission and who I am as a women's healthcare provider. There are so many things out in the world today that divide us, not always by our own accord but ones that are driven at a much higher level. Throughout world history disparity among people is what has caused Nati...

According to a poll by the American Psychological Association, 61% of U.S. adults reported undesired weight change since the pandemic began. The results, released in March 2021, showed that during the pandemic, 42% of respondents gained unwanted weight – 29 pounds on average – and nearly 10% of those people gained more than 50 pounds. On the flip side, nearly 18% of Americans said they experienced...

The term "whole foods'' is thrown around a lot these days. While most of us are aware that whole foods are the way to go as it pertains to health and wellness, the exact definition is somewhat obscured. A whole food is any food product that remains in its natural form, free of any artificial additives, preservatives, or other man made ingredients. Examples include organic fruits and vegetables. Th...

Spring is upon us and it is time to put away those winter blues and open the blinds to warm weather and longer relaxing days. It's easy to get stuck in a life, workout, or even a business rut that's why as we move from one season to the next it is a great time to change up our routines. Dust them off and spruce them up with new things- new workouts, new meal plans, new business ideas and the list...

Ladies, do you struggle to keep yourself motivated? If so, you're definitely not alone!   It's easy to find initial motivation to change something because when you first set out a goal, you'll find you're excited and highly motivated to achieve it. However, fast forward a week or two and that motivation slowly starts to dwindle away.   Getting motivated is easy, but the research says maintaining i...

Funny thing happened this week. Not only did a lot of my in office patients ask me about what supplements they should be taking but so did a few of our online community members, so I thought I would turn on the mic and rattle off my top 11. I also get asked a lot where should I buy my supplements from and what brand of supplements should I buy, so I addressed these as well. I'm not a believer in t...

An awakening has happened, no pun intended, regarding the importance of sleep. Sometimes referred to as the "sleep revolution," people are realizing the necessity of a good night's sleep. Impaired sleep and insomnia can be extremely detrimental to our bodies. The repercussions of sleeping less than five solid hours per night can begin as fatigue, moodiness, and impaired cognitive response, i.e bra...

One complaint that I get every day in my practice is women of all ages having issues in getting a great night's sleep, but few of them like many of you may not realize that insomnia issues may be directly related to the lack of you having a sleep hygiene. If you are one of these women, you might know you have issues with getting proper sleep but aren't sure exactly why. While women experience slee...

With more of us women working from home, I have been getting a common question that has been coming up a lot, so I thought I would address it here today – and that question is: How do I get more exercise, stay healthy, and avoid eating too much-called the COVID 20, when I am working at home full-time?   First of all, I want you not to worry, because I am here to tell you that it is possible to imp...

Ladies, your heart is the most important muscle in the body, yet when was the last time you really took care of it?  If you're looking to get healthier throughout 2021, eating a heart-friendly diet is one of the first things you'll want to focus on.  So, to end this series on heart health we'll be looking at 5 healthy heart foods you'll want to stock up on. Send me a DM on the gram  @wellwomennetw...

Heart Disease is one of the leading killers of women. Ladies,even if you're genetically more predisposed to developing the disease, there's still ways to reduce the risks and live a happier, longer life.  In part 2 of our healthy heart series we are going to talk about 5 relatively easy ways to keep your heart healthy and in tip top shape. 3 of them are part of my 5-core healthy fundamentals. Send...

February not only kicks off heart health month, but it is also my birthday month, my anniversary month, and of course It has Valentine's day-the day of amour.   The idea for this series was born when I polled my four 28-year-old daughters friends with this question, at a recent girl's night in- not to worry all the girls at the small gathering already had COVID- so the question I asked them was "a...

In honor of January being Cervical Cancer Screening Month, I thought I'd gather the most frequent questions I get asked about this topic along with the popular ones the The American College Of Obstetrics and Gynecology gets and answer them here for you today.  By the time you get done listening you should be knowledgeable about cervical cancer screening aka the "pap smear". In this episode I discu...

Developing healthy habits isn't just for your physical and mental health ladies, but also for getting more done each day. These habits help you live your life and run your businesses more effectively, from your morning and nighttime routines, to your physical activity, to how you eat, including your free time for fun or self-care. If you want to boost your productivity, the first step is to change...

Most women are creatures of habit, and that includes our mindset and thought patterns. You have probably noticed this when something stressful or upsetting happens; your mind tends to go the same place it always does. While this can be frustrating, it is also very possible to change how you react by changing your entire mindset. Changing our mindset inevitably leads to better behavior changes. In...

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front side of your neck and is involved in so many complex processes that take place inside your body. It affects your health in so many ways. ·  It plays a crucial part in controlling your metabolism, regulating          your body temperature and for energy production.  ·  It also has an enormous influence on your mood and...

I truly believe that feeling safe and secure in your life comes when you have your health. It gives you the freedom to create whatever you want in your life. I say it all the time…. Your health is the best presents you can give yourself, your family, and business, not to mention these other gifts wrapped up with a bow: Confidence. Strength. Power. Leadership. Doesn't it feel good? And as you navig...

2020 has been a crazy, turbulent year for everyone, but despite all the setbacks, pivots, mindset shifts that we all have to try to navigate, I wanted to encourage you to look back and find the good moments and reflect on your gratitude. I'm sharing a few of my own in hopes to spark you to do the same. And whilst looking back is a good thing, I wanted to share with you 6 ways to look forward to pl...

One of the hardest subjects that I find women have trouble opening up about and discussing is on the topic of sexual health. Many women suffer in silence thinking that they are the only ones that have any sexual issues. We don't talk about this sensitive subject enough. Sex is painful I don't feel overly sexual a lot of the time My partner doesn't talk to me in the bedroom How to I get romance bac...

In today's show we are talking about the business of your health. We are exploring why we look at our business or our career one way and then at our health in a totally polar opposite way, when in fact they are two sides of the same coin. In order to have a successful business or career you need your health in order to accomplish that, but oddly most of us don't see it that way. We are more than w...

First, let me congratulate JoAnne and Own Your Time for winning our 100 episode contest prize of a 25.00 amazon gift card. In today's episode I'm sharing the interview that I had with Erika Diaz-Castro in her podcast Stronger Than You Think. We did it in Oct. which was National mental health awareness month. We dished on what is PMS vs PMDD and in general how you can boost your mood with little ev...

Bacterial and viral infections are different, but they also have plenty of similarities. Both infections are caused by "bad bugs". Bacterial infections are due to bacteria, and viral infections are due to viruses. Knowing their differences can help you understand how they are diagnosed and treated and that is what we are discussing in today's episode.  We also explore how to know if you have a wea...

Anxiety is a type of mental health disorder that affects millions of people, from generalized anxiety disorder to panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Different people get anxiety for many different reasons, year-round. However, there is one type of anxiety that mental health professionals are seeing more often, which is anxiety that starts around the fall season and is called Autumn...