Healthy, Period.

This episode is with a very special guest, Courtney Hunt! Courtney is a boudoir photographer in Omaha, Nebraska. In this episode, we get real about the emotions women carry, the (unrealistic) expectations of society on women, and how empowering it is to embrace the fully sexy nature of you!  https://www.wildandduskboudoir.com

I'm a big believer that your period tells you exactly what is going on with your health. If you've been searching for an answer to your gut health, fatigue, lack of weight loss, and more, the answer lies in the period symptoms that you think "aren't that bad." 

I have been actively living out the life that I have always dreamed of. But to get here, I didn't just wake up on day and have it all. There have been daily decisions, standards I've been holding, non-negotiables I live by. And it's not by accident. It's by intention. And by no means am I content. I still have big goals and dreams. In this episode, I give you the entire SOP to...

In this episode, I'm talking about the body composition changes that women experience during perimenopause. I am a believer that perimenopause symptom intensity is an expression of what has happened over the last 20 years - chronic dieting, pouring out of an empty cup, lack of nourishment, etc. When I am talking to women in perimenopause about weight loss, we want to start with nourishment in...

In this episode of the perimenopause series, I'm talking about how perimenopause symptoms are a report card of what has happened over the last 20 years. The symptoms tell us what has been supported (or not supported) and what needs to happen moving forward. The symptoms point to a deeper issue - which actually nourishing your body and understanding what she is saying to you, will improve your...

In this episode series, I am going to dive deep into Perimenopause - what it is, what the symptoms tell us, what is happening in your body, how to support your body, the myths, what is actually true, and what does this transition actually mean. In episode 1, I give you an overview. We talk about how blood sugar and muscle play a role. And I am excited to give you a podcast series that will help so...

In this episode, Coach Cate dives into the pillars of capacity. Capacity is the maximum amount that something can contain or the amount that something can produce. Some of you have really small capacities, which is why healing seems so hard. 

Coach Cate shares her story about how endometriosis became her identity and the mindset shifts that needed to happen to leave the sick girl identity behind, and step into a new version of health that allowed her to truly heal. 

A single LDL cholesterol number does not tell you the entire story. And if we only look at LDL without looking at blood sugar regulation, insulin, triglycerides, HDL, inflammation, thyroid function, liver health, diet history, stress, sleep, and family history, we are being incredibly irresponsible.  Context matters. Nuance Matters. There is absolutely a connection between LDL cholesterol and Bloo...

Wellness became its own version of the exact system it claims to be fighting - there's a supplement for every symptom. There's a gadget for better optimization. There's a "cleaner" product - but it's incredibly expensive.  And now you're scared of everything, because fear sells. 

Low progesterone has very real effects. It can show up as PMS, anxiety before your period, spotting, short cycles, irregular cycles, sleep issues, infertility, recurrent early pregnancy loss.  But if you are only asking, “How do I raise my progesterone?” without asking, “Why is my body not ovulating well or making enough progesterone?” you may be missing the whole story. Low progesterone isn'...

Knowing the pattern is one thing - you don't have random symptoms, they all work together. But how do you actually fix the root? Where do you start? The question isn't "how do I get rid of this symptom?" - but "when did I last feel well, and what changed?" That's where you start. 

You have a whole list of symptoms - that no one has ever connected. The acne, bloating + constipation... connected. The PMS, heavy bleeds, and bloating... connected. The anxiety, fatigue, and stubborn weight... connected. There is a pattern - symptoms are stemmed from the same root. Fix the root, fix the list of symptoms. 

I hate a supplement stack that has good marketing from the wellness industry. It's clickbait - and you fall for it every time. But that doesn't mean all supplements are bad. So, when does it make sense to add them in? How do I know my body is ready for the additional support? Listen to find out. 

In this episode, Coach Cate talks about trending supplements, what needs to happen before you buy another supplement from a brand you've never heard of (that likely won't work), and what you should do instead. 

Coach Cate talks about the importance of renaming PCOS to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). She talks about what this means for women's medicine, what work is still left to be done, and how this is (hopefully) going to change how PMOS is treated in conventional medicine. Functional Medicine has been saying PCOS is a metabolic condition for years - and conventional medicine is f...

In this episode, Coach Cate talks about the histamine bucket, what fills your histamine bucket, and why allergy season hits women so hard. She also talks about the histamine + estrogen connection - why women struggle with heightened allergy symptoms around ovulation.  DM "Histamine Bucket" to @_coachcate on Instagram for her free histamine bucket guide! 

Make sure you listen to PCOS Part 1 before jumping into this one. In this episode, Coach Cate is talking directly to the woman who tracks her food, is in the gym, preps her meals, takes her supplements, and takes her health so seriously - but her body isn't responding the way it should. Trainers + Doctors tell you that you need more discipline, but that isn't the problem. The problem is...

In this episode, Coach Cate dives into what it means to simplify your health. This doesn't mean you don't care or you give up. It just means that you're going to prioritize what your body really needs for long enough to see the results. You're not adding more input but allowing your body to finally increase capacity and resiliency. 

If you're on Instagram and tik tok following tons of influencers trying to piece together your health, you likely feel overwhelmed, confused, and feel like you're doing the absolute most for your health (without the results). In this episode, I am here to de influence you - the wellness industry overcomplicates health. Sometimes you don't need another fancy protocol, $500 in supplem...

In this episode, Coach Cate addresses cutting out gluten and dairy, when it makes sense, do you need to cut them out forever, and understanding why your body may be reacting poorly to gluten + dairy. 

If you've ever thought "I eat healthy, why am I always bloated?" - Coach Cate breaks down why just cutting out gluten and dairy might not be the answer. She talks through the biggest drivers of bloating, what is happening inside your gut, and how to fix it. 

In this episode, Coach Cate breaks down the nuance of PCOS - why it's so hard to manage symptoms, why just losing weight never works, and how to actually see results when managing PCOS symptoms. She also walks through the 4 different types of PCOS and the common misconceptions that women believe about PCOS. 

You may have a long list of symptoms. Your period is tough - painful, heavy, intense PMS - but it's not your main concern. Your gut is. You're bloated, constipated, digestion feels off, you look pregnant after eating. But your gut issues and your menstrual issues are connected. And this episode connects the dots.

Coach Cate dives into the different types of hormonal birth control, how they work, and how do you know which option is right for you. You may be experiencing symptoms you don't even realize are connected. AND Coach Cate walks through how to advocate for yourself so you can make a choice that is best for you (not rushed, out of fear, or pressured).