The Michele Broad Show

Today's episode is a raw and intimate look into my life. I'm not a person who opens up a lot about my life but if my company stands for disrupting the world of women's health education, then I must be the change that I want to see in this world. Taking care of someone who is in their right mind is one thing but to care for another whose mind travels to different places on the spur of the moment is...

We've talked about sleep and bedtime routines before on the podcast, but today I wanted to dive a bit deeper and give you several tips to help you have a better bedtime routine. Getting into a routine can be hard for a lot of us busy business women so having some great simple tips to help guide you can make the difference in whether or not you even start. In today's episode we discuss the followin...

Ladies, your brain is a three-pound organ that is the hub of how you think, feel, and move. Our brains are responsible for regulating the body and its various functions. The brain is divided into two hemispheres, right and left, and four lobes. It used to be thought that each lobe was responsible for specific functions, but now we know that though the lobes do have primary functions they work inte...

Autoimmune diseases for most women are life-changing and require cooperation from those who have been diagnosed. Autoimmune diseases cause the body's own immune system to attack itself, leading to a wide range of ailments and illnesses.   Some of the most notorious autoimmune diseases include Lupus, Hashimoto's, AIDs, and even Rheumatoid Arthritis. Most patients diagnosed with an autoimmune diseas...

Ladies, balancing your blood sugar is very important, but it is also challenging. Whether you are diabetic, pre-diabetic, or you just crave sugary items a lot, gaining control over it is very crucial for optimal hormonal health. But before you step into the journey of balancing your hormones and regulating your sugar levels accurately, it is essential for you to keep some things in mind and that i...

Because so many of you ladies ask me about sleep issues and things that you can do to help with it, I decided to bring on a guest that deals with sleep issues as well as the gut and as a triple whammy COVID 19 Long Hauler Syndrome. My guest today is Dr. Serena Satcher and I had the great honor to sit down with her and talk about these three things in today's episode. We Covered the following quest...

Sadly ladies, we're bombarded with multiple stress-inducing factors on a daily basis. From incessant pressure at work to responsibilities at home that never seem to end, life is hard. That said, stressors don't have to be small things that build up over time. They can also be one big life event that comes out of nowhere and turns your world upside down. Whichever way stress burrows into your life,...

Ladies, I know it can be frustrating when you go your entire life without any major acne problems, then suddenly in your 30s or 40s or even 50s, you are breaking out. Because adult acne can happen for many reasons, it is important to know the potential causes so you can look for a good solution. In today's show that is exactly what we are discussing ~ What causes female adult acne ~ What foods sho...

In today's episode I get the honor of talking with my dear friend and business accountability partner, Stephanie Thomas, of Stephanie Thomas Fitness. Steph and I sit down with water in hand and discuss all things fitness through the ages. I asked my clients and online group members what questions they had for Steph and she answered them all. ~ How do you increase your metabolism? ~ Are there diffe...

Ladies, I know you're where you want to be in your business or you're well on your but your health may not be. You have health goals, but you're inching toward them. You bring them to the front burner but somehow they always end up on the back burner. It can feel like every step is a struggle and you're just not seeing the results you want. Perhaps you don't feel motivated or perhaps you feel stuc...

Ladies, have you been feeling like you're constantly overwhelmed and drained by your tasks?  Are you having a hard time keeping up or just straight-up tired of everything on a daily basis? If so, you're probably dealing with a burnout and you may not even be aware of it . According to the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), burnout is an occupational phenomenon....

Ladies, if you are interested in natural and holistic remedies for things like pain, soreness, stress, your immune system, and even hormonal balance then adaptogenic herbs might be perfect for you.   Some experts call adaptogens "herbal medicine" due to the high amount of healing benefits they encompass. Adaptogens counteract a lot of the stress in your body, which in turn can lead to many issues...

About 55 percent of women experience some hair loss by the age of 70. The most common cause is female-pattern baldness, an inherited condition. It's characterized by gradual thinning of your hair, which may be noticeable as a widening part or a ponytail that's less hefty than it used to be (according to the mayo clinic) Generally, humans shed between 50 and 100 single hairs per day. Hair shedding...

(Diet and exercise for the four phases of cycle to balance the hormones) Ladies, do you suffer from PMS because your hormones are going haywire? Have you tried different ways to cope with these symptoms but did you know there's a way to 'optimize your life' during your menstrual cycle? Did you know there is a healthy way of 'hacking' your PMS symptoms and period pains which also improves your over...

With each decade comes different hormonal changes and imbalances. In today's show we are exploring these changes and why they occur and things that you can do to help yourself prepare for what is coming no matter whether you are in your 30's or 40's or 50's. Send me a DM on the gram  @wellwomennetwork Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don'...

Today's episode was a replay of a facebook live office hour that I did this week in my facebook group: Well Women 360. I asked the community on facebook and instagram to leave women's health questions that they would like me to answer and I would answer them during the live. I hope you enjoy it! Send me a DM on the gram  @wellwomennetwork Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to...

From Episode 167 we learned that we can control our fulfillment, however, being unfulfilled seems to be the new normal. So many of us have our faces stuck in our phones that they've lost the ability to enjoy our lives. Don't let that be you. "So, what do I do?" you may be asking. Well, you make use of the chemicals, hormones, and neurotransmitters in your brain. These natural substances work toget...

Ladies, stress is an evil demon. No one is immune to its effects and everyone will suffer different symptoms as a result of being stressed out. One absolute fact: Stress will affect your mood, your job performance, your relationships, and your health if you don't create a proactive plan for dealing with this evil.   So many of us busy working women consider a stress-filled life normal and that we...

Progesterone is one of your female hormones that is produced by the ovary, placenta and adrenal glands. This hormone is mainly secreted by the corpus luteum after ovulation. It plays a very  important role in your menstrual cycle and in the early stages of pregnancy. Several things can cause a progesterone deficiency in your body and on today's podcast I will be sharing 4 of the those causes. Now...

When spring arrives, a lot of us often want to reset our body and life.  I want to encourage you to start or revamp this new healthier lifestyle, with either beginning or dusting off your current morning routine. The way your morning goes can make all the difference in your energy, focus, and mindset throughout the rest of the day. In today's episode we will look at how to do this by incorporating...

From an early age, we're led to believe that nothing is more satisfying than finding happiness. But happiness is so elusive and intangible. Plus, happiness is different for everyone, so how do you know when you find it? And is there something out there that can make you feel even better than happiness? Yes! It's called having a sense of fulfillment. Yet, what is that exactly, and how do you get it...

When it comes to health and wellness, it typically embodies physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness. This is what makes up your "health" and overall wellbeing. With emotional wellness, it is all about your emotions, feelings, and many of your thoughts.   This includes how you handle your emotions after various events in your life and your ability to bounce back from challenges, as wel...

Ladies, you can start taking action and improve your digestive health today. Last week we talked all about the importance of good digestive health. What good digestive health looks like and doesn't look like. We talked about the most common digestive issues and what are things that you can do to help with them. And today I wanted to follow that episode and talk to you about 14 tips that can help y...

It's easy to take your digestion for granted. You eat, you digest, and you go on with your day. However, everything that you do impacts your digestion. And conversely, everything that you eat and how you digest it impacts your life. In Today's show we are going to explore the importance of having a healthy digestive system and what that looks like. We also look at the top most common digestive pro...

Cortisol is known as the stress hormone, and that may bring negative connotations to mind.  However, cortisol is not all bad. It plays an important role in our bodily functions, aside from being part of a stress response. When cortisol is ever-present due to persistent and chronic stress, it causes damaging health problems.   Today we are going to take a look at how cortisol works and when stress...