Women’s health podcast sharing natural and holistic solutions to chronic health issues
Episodes
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Niki Gratrix is an award-winning functional health practitioner and transformation coach, helping people to optimize energy. In 2005 she co-founded one of the largest mind-body clinics in integrative medicine in the UK. The results with patients at the clinic were published as a preliminary study in 2012 in the British Medical Journal Open. In August 2015 she hosted the largest ever free online health summit on overcoming fatigue interviewing 29 world leading experts on optimizing energy with over 30,000 attendees. Since 2015 she has spoken on over 40 large online health summits reaching over 1 million people world-wide
Website: www.nikigratrix.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantenergyexpert/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/optimumenergyco/
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/nikigratrix
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/nikigratrix/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikig45/
29th June: Sign up to the Trauma Superconference
https://traumasuperconference.com/homelanding/
We discuss:
How stress/trauma affects our hormones
The emotion/weight connection
How important is diet/lifestyle compared to emotional health.
Adverse childhood events (ACE’s) and how this affects our health & disease risk
The Vagus nerve & how to stimulate it
Best therapies for trauma & why talk therapy often isn’t enough
Mentioned:
Modius health
#34 The Gut/Brain Connection & Root Causes of Anxiety with Dr Sara DeFrancesco
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387?i=1000449049810
#53 The Importance of Circadian Rhythm for Hormonal Health, Blocking Blue Light & Sleep Hacks with 'BluBlox' Founder Andy Mant
Get your ACE score
https://www.nikigratrix.com/acescore/
The body keeps the score - book
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Body-Keeps-Score-Transformation-Trauma/dp/0141978619
Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect - book
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Running-Empty-Overcome-Childhood-Emotional/dp/161448242X
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving - book
Healing Developmental Trauma - book
Enneagram
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
Dr Jonice Webb
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Leading by example OBGYN Dr. Kyrin Dunston lost a life-changing 100 lbs. and healed herself from chronic disease by addressing the root causes of her overweight and dysfunction. This personal transformation in turn caused a professional one and she left OBGYN practice in 2011 to pursue helping women heal with this revolutionary type of natural medicine after becoming fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine.
Dr. Kyrin’s book “Cracking the Bikini Code: 6 Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss Success” brought her in office natural weight and health restoration program to women everywhere. The virtual boot camp program based on the book launched shortly after and offers hands on guidance by Dr. Kyrin from remote locations so that women can use these tools to heal and move towards brilliant health.
Dr. Kyrin has been featured in numerous podcasts and summits and on NBC, Fox, Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, First for Woman & Best Self Magazines.
As the host of Her Brilliant Health Radio Podcast she offers interviews with inspiring and insightful experts in Functional Medicine for women desiring to heal and achieve optimum health naturally.
As the host of the Menopause Boss Youtube series Dr. Dunston educates and inspires women to take control of their bodies and their lives and to thrive in menopause, not just survive. She guides women through the exact steps she uses with private clients in her Menopause Boss Jumpstart virtual coaching program so they can correct the four root causes of menopause breakdown and begin regaining energy, losing weight, and feeling like themselves again.
Dr. Dunston has been Board Certified in OBGYN for over 20 years and is fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College, received her Doctorate in Medicine from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed her residency in OBGYN at the Medical Center of Delaware. She resides in Georgia with her two dogs, Otis and Carly.
We discuss:
Dr Kyrin’s weight loss journey
The biggest causes of weight loss resistance
Whether calories or hormones are more important for weight loss
How the food industry influences our cravings & food choices
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Mentioned:
The Dorito Effect
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dorito-Effect-Surprising-Truth-Flavor/dp/1476724237
Histamine and Your Hormones
https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk/single-post/Histamine-And-Your-Hormones
Natural solutions for Histamine Intolerance
https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk/single-post/Natural-Solutions-for-Histamine-Intolerance
Breast implant illness awareness Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Healingbreastimplantillness/
DNRS brain rewiring
https://retrainingthebrain.com/
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Lacey Dunn is breaking the mold in the “dietitian world” as a fitness professional, bodybuilder, and registered dietitian. Her mission is to educate others on evidence-based nutrition by promoting a healthy, sustainable lifestyle through flexible dieting. She believes that there is no “one size fits all” approach, and that self efficacy in food choice is a driving force for fostering healthy habits and encouraging behavioural change.
Lacey is the owner of a thriving online coaching platform, UpliftFit Nutrition, as well as host and founder of UpliftFit Nutrition radio. Lacey’s goal as a dietitian is to provide the tools that people need in order to achieve a healthy, and balanced diet while simultaneously helping them to grow and thrive in all aspects of their lives. She specialises in metabolic resistance, body recomposition, hormonal health, and thyroid imbalances.
https://www.instagram.com/faithandfit/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22peJGNW_VZo_eSrpwY0Rw
https://twitter.com/laceyadunn?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
We discuss:
The benefits of exercise - particularly strength training for women
Pre/post workout nutrition - what you need to know
What goes on behind the scenes of fitness competitions & how extreme dieting or over exercising can affect your hormonal health
Calorie counting & tracking macros & much more…
Mentioned:
RUNA electrolyte drinks
Cronometer
Peleton
Nike training app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nike.ntc&hl=en_GB
Alo Moves
Yoga by Adrienne
https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple board certified, Emory University trained physician and hormone expert was diagnosed with early menopause at age 38. Devastated, she set out on a personal wellness journey to reverse her menopause side effects, which resulted in her delivery of a healthy baby girl at the age of 41.
After experiencing her own health successes, Dr. Cabeca began counseling others, ultimately changing the lives of thousands of women across the globe. Her new book “The Hormone Fix” and other empowering transformation programs have helped women of all ages become their best selves again. Her successful line of all-natural products features the alkaline superfoods drink Mighty Maca® PLUS and the rejuvenating vulvar cream Julva®.
Recently, Dr. Cabeca was named “2018 Innovator of the Year” by Mindshare Collaborative, the premier community for health and wellness influencers and entrepreneurs. In 2017, the Age Management Medicine Group presented her the prestigious Alan P. Mintz Award for Clinical Excellence.
You can discover more about Dr. Cabeca at DrAnnaCabeca.com and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
We discuss:
The ketogenic diet, how it can be a beneficial tool for some women, and the common mistakes to avoid.
The Benefits of intermittent fasting
Alkalinity vs acidity, how to track this using urine PH strips & why its important for overall wellbeing
Causes & solutions to common symptoms like vaginal dryness, low mood & weight gain..
Mentioned:
Keto Green 16
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keto-Green-Foods-Weight-Hormone-Balance/dp/059315794X
UK product retailer
https://ketosupplements.co.uk/product/anna-cabeca-julva/
The Girlfriend Doctor podcast
https://drannacabeca.com/blogs/podcast
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Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Dr. Jill Crista is a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and internationally recognized health educator on mold-related health issues. Her passion is to improve health by raising women's awareness of the hazards of exposure to toxic mold.
If you're wanting to gain actionable steps to conquer hormone and health challenges related to toxic mold, check out her book, Break The Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health.
https://drcrista.com/
https://www.facebook.com/drjillcrista/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlvbDbMeEhBPGfcITUlMo9AH_ZIppDteR
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Break-Mold-Tools-Conquer-Health-ebook/dp/B07HM4JQMG
We discuss:
The difference between mould allergy & toxicity
How to test for mould in both our HOME & BODY
Signs and symptoms of mould illness
Her top recommendations for dealing with this issue
Mentioned:
GPL Mycotoxin Panel
https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/gplmycotox
Vibrant Wellness Test
https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/tests/mycotoxins/
VCS Test
https://www.survivingmold.com/diagnosis/visual-contrast-sensitivity-vcs
Clark’s Children Dose Calculator
https://www.etoolsage.com/Calculator/Pediatric_Dosing_Calculator.asp?toolsort=1500
Building Forensics UK
https://www.buildingforensics.co.uk/
Real time labs Mold Test Kit
https://realtimelab.com/product/environmental-mycotoxin-test/
Martine Davis - Air Inspector
http://airinspector.com/about-us/
Mold Masterclass
https://moldmasterclass.com/
Dr Ritchie Shoemaker
https://www.survivingmold.com/
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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Dr Eric Balcavage is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Glen Mills, PA. He is nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation and chronic illness. He has been in private practice in Glen Mills, PA since 1996.
Dr. Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Balcavage is the co-host of Thyroid Answers Podcast. The podcast focuses on answering the pressing questions those suffering with chronic hypothyroid symptoms can’t get answered elsewhere. You can find his educational Thyroid Thursday videos on Vimeo and Youtube.
Dr Balcavage has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism. He is currently working on a book that will address the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology. This is called 'The Thyroid Debacle' and is due to be released early Fall 2020, but you can preorder now!
Office:
Rejuvagen Functional & Regenerative Medicine 17 Regency Plaza Glen Mills, PA 19342
Phone: 610-558-8920
www.rejuvagencenter.com
Youtube: Rejuvagen
Vimeo: Rejuvagen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rejuvagencenter
Instagram: @drericbalcavage
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We discuss:
The basic thyroid physiology, what is does & signs of imbalance
The lab markers needed for a comprehensive assessment & how its more than just TSH & T4
The connection to other systems of the body - thyroid, sex hormones, even the gut and bile flow.
His approach to treating ‘cellular hypothyroidism’
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Mentioned:
The Thyroid Debacle book
https://www.amazon.com/Thyroid-Debacle-Eric-Balcavage/dp/1628603984 (due to be released Fall 2020)
Dr Khazzazian
https://kharrazianinstitute.com/
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Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
In today's solo episode I'm discussing more about how I stay healthy, my childhood, health history, fave products, what my diet & exercise routine is like currently!
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Mentioned:
Histamine and Your Hormones
https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk/single-post/Histamine-And-Your-Hormones
Natural solutions for Histamine Intolerance
https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk/single-post/Natural-Solutions-for-Histamine-Intolerance
My protein smoothie recipe
https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk/smoothie-recipe-download
Here's Why you Need to Ditch the Conventional Sunscreen!
https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk/single-post/2018/05/17/Heres-Why-you-Need-to-Ditch-the-Conventional-Sunscreen
College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM)
https://www.naturopathy-uk.com/
Astrology podcast episodes with Cassie Aurora
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387#episodeGuid=hormonesinharmony.podbean.com%2F46-astrology-my-birth-chart-energy-medicine-all-things-woo-woo-with-cassie-aurora-942f7083a8be34e8c4f7d772f8917fa4
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387#episodeGuid=hormonesinharmony.podbean.com%2Fa13272da-e663-5a40-bd01-75f890d72bab
Workouts on Youtube - Mad Fit, Popsugar Fitness
Makeup brands - Tropic, Ilia, 100% pure, Dr Hasuchka
Haircare - Green People, Odylique, Tropic, Andalou Naturals, Avalanon Organics
Facial sunscreens - Mychelle, Suntegrity, Juice Beauty
Body sunscreens - Badger, Tropic (see blog post too)
Skincare - The Ordinary, Indie Lee, Josh Rosenbrook, Lena Wild, Andalou Naturals, 100% Pure, Sunday Riley, Wedderspoon Manuka honey
Laundry - Ecover, Koh, Branch Basics
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Email
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Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Claudia Petrilli is a functional health coach who works with busy women to balance their hormones naturally, so they can improve their monthly cycle, energy & mood. She struggled with her own health as far back as she can remember, including digestive issues, irregular and painful periods, headaches, insomnia, depression, and a pituitary disorder. After years of not getting answers from her doctors, she decided to take control of her health by adopting a holistic approach, changing her food and lifestyle habits. The majority of her symptoms improved and she realized how passionate she was about teaching other women who were struggling as well.
She received her training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Institute for Functional Health Coaching, a mentorship with Women’s Hormone Expert, Maria Claps, and continues her education to stay up-to-date on all things hormone related. Through comprehensive hormone and stool testing, she creates a customized protocol to help women make healthier swaps to their food, lifestyle, and mindset (while still being able to indulge!), so they can feel and look their best. Claudia works with clients privately, as well as in her membership, the Healthy Hormones Hub, and in her upcoming group coaching program, The Hormone Rescue. If you are interested in this & want to be notified when it’s released, be sure to join the waitlist
https://www.instagram.com/healthcoachclaudia/?hl=en
https://claudiapetrilli.com/
We discussed:
Conventional vs functional medicine/holistic approach to mental health
Potential downsides of antidepressant drugs and other medications that people may not be aware of
Potential drivers of mental health issues, including poor gut health & hormonal imbalances
How much of a role Claudia thinks genetics are playing
Many FREE things to help improve your mood naturally
Mentioned:
A mind of your own
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Your-Own-Depression-Reclaim/dp/0062405578
Brainspotting
https://brainspotting.com/
EFT
https://www.thetappingsolution.com/what-is-eft-tapping/
Pique Tea
https://www.piquetea.com/
Pure chimp matcha
https://purechimp.com/products/pure-chimp-super-tea-a-k-a-matcha-green-tea
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Facebook
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Email
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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass. Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of women around the world in effectively addressing a wide variety of period problems, including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, painful & heavy periods, missing periods and many more.
Rather than treating problems or symptoms, Nicole treats women by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormonal imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age.
Nicole is the author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance, and the co-author of The Happy Balance, a recipe book filled with over 80 hormone balancing recipes. Finally, she’s the co-host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on iTunes—be sure to tune into that if you want to learn more about how to fix your period—and has been called on as a women’s health expert for sites such as The Guardian, Well+Good, mindbodygreen and Healthline.
Social Media:
Instagram – http://instagram.com/nicolemjardim
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nicolemjardim
Twitter – https://twitter.com/NicoleMJardim
Other Links:
Website – https://www.nicolejardim.com
Website for the book: https://www.fixyourperiod.com/
Nicole’s Period Quiz – https://nicolejardim.com/quiz/
Nicole’s Programs – https://nicolejardim.com/programs/
We discuss:
How Nicole ended up being known as ‘The Period Girl’
Signs of a HEALTHY period & the importance of ovulation
What exactly hormonal birth control is doing in our body
How our different body systems including gut health, liver detoxification & our adrenals are involved in period problems
External factors that might be influencing a woman’s natural cycle including nutrition, stress, caffeine & alcohol.
Mentioned:
Cassandra Wilder podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387?i=1000467161181
Vaginal steaming post
Rosita cod liver oil
https://oceansalive.co.uk/products/rosita-extra-virgin-cod-liver-oil-150ml
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Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
After turning her own life around, Cassie Aurora guides others to unleash their potential, authenticity and power through astrology, yoga, meditation & energy healing. She believes that everyone can transform their life through these tools and is passionate about healing from the inside out so that everyone can live with more pleasure, joy and freedom. You can get her free chakra healing guide, free blogs and her services at cassieaurora.com or her podcast Modern Goddess.
https://moderngoddess.podbean.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cassieauroracoaching/?hl=en
Listen to Episode 46 with Cassie
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