Healthy Hormones For Women Podcast

How do you make peace with your food and with your body? Clinical nutritionist and founder of Going Beyond the Food Academy, Stephanie Dodier speaks about the connection between emotional eating and our desires behind wanting to lose weight, and how we can end the diet cycle and have a more positive body image.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode39. Topics Discussed in this Episode:Stephanie’s health journeyWhat it means to ‘go beyond the food’The ‘food obsessed’ paradigmWhy some women struggle with self-respect and self-careThe diet cultureBody positivity and body neutralityThe 4-step process to overcoming emotional eating, food craving, and bingingThe ‘all-or-nothing’ trap and how to avoid it Key Takeaways:Part of the job that food does is address the emotional component of eating. The question is, how are you using it? Are you using food to numb, to avoid, or to feel better? Do you use it to emphasize good emotions or do you just eat when you’re hung

Are you wondering what gifts to buy your healthy foodie friends this Christmas? If you’re still stumped on what to get them, listen in as I share my healthy holiday gift ideas. Enjoy!You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode38 Topics Discussed in this Episode:Healthy holiday gift ideasBooks recommendationsBeauty care giftsTrueDark Glasses and how they workSupplements as giftsProducts that protect from electromagnetic radiationThe Oura Ring and how it worksKey Takeaways:If you’re using beauty care products that have fragrance or perfume in its ingredient list, then that’s not natural. That is synthetic, chemical fragrance, and you don’t want that at all.Using TrueDark Glasses is great because the blue light that comes off the computer screen impacts your hormones. It impacts both your melatonin and serotonin production.Teas, coffees and chocolate bars make for really great stocking stuffers.Grounding is one of the best ways to cleanse and detox our bodies fro

How can we treat PCOS naturally? If you are one of the many women who is struggling with PCOS, take a dive into this topic with Dr. Felice Gersh as she shares lots of amazing strategies and tips for healing PCOS and talks about its root causes, the role of inflammation, nutritional intervention, and so much more!You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode37. Click here to Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify: iTunes – Click HereStitcher – Click HereSpotify – Click HereBe sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!Topics Discussed in this Episode:The different types of PCOSSome of the symptoms of PCOSThe effect of PCOS on fertilityThe negative effects of metforminHow to heal from PCOSThe Fasting Mimicking DietLab testing to get the proper diagnosis for PCOSLifestyle intervention for PCOS Key Takeaways:PCOS covers a spectrum of conditions and at its root cause, there is always some degree of inflammation.Studies show that t

Are you struggling with migraines and headaches? What causes them and how do you get rid of them? Headache specialist Dr. Robert Sheeler talks about the holistic integrative approach to treating migraines and headaches and finding the root causes that we can fix to make them go away.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode36. Topics Discussed in this Episode:The functional subtypes of migraineMigraine with aura versus migraine without auraThe four types of auraThe four hormonal subtypes of migraineThe steps to take to treat migraines in generalHow sex affects headaches and migraineKey Takeaways:Boys with migraine with aura often get it between ages 6 and 9, and girls will get it between ages 8 and 10.People with migraine, in general, will have more depression, bipolar disease, more asthma, more restless legs, and a number of comorbid conditions that go along with it, and it tends to be two or three times as much in the aura patients than in the non-aura pat

How do you plan your meals and set aside time to prepare food? Let’s get into meal prep mastery and learn simple strategies on how to prepare your meals, stay on track with your food and schedule them all into your meal plan.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode35.Topics Discussed in this Episode:The mentality we want to have when it comes to meal planningStrategies for meal prep masteryHow to evaluate your schedule when it comes to meal planningWhat it means to start small and to prioritize when it comes to meal prepClever ideas to save time and moneyGetting creative with delicious marinades and dressingsKey Takeaways:It’s so much harder to reach your health goals or manage some type of disease or condition if you’re not cooking your food at home.Studies show that cooking meals at home are linked to better dietary habits like eating more fruits and vegetables, and spending less than one hour a day preparing foods at home is associated with eating more f

How can you tell if your hormones are balanced or not? We have talked so much about hormones in the past, what more do you need to know? To have an even better understanding of hormonal health, let’s dive into adrenal and thyroid health and learn more about the roles that the liver and the gut play when it comes to our hormones.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode34Topics Discussed in this Episode:What it means to have healthy, balanced hormonesHow to achieve balanced hormonesThe important functions of the adrenals, the liver, the digestive system, the thyroid and the gut that are related to hormonal healthThe danger of having excess cortisolManaging your adrenals through foodFoods that support liver detoxificationWhat happens when we can’t properly digest our food and how to improve digestionFoods that support thyroid health and gut healthKey Takeaways:Having stable blood sugar means being able to last between 4 to 6 hours between your meals without sn

How can you incorporate small healthy habits to really create a sustainable approach to health and wellness? Holistic nutrition practitioner and weightlifting and mindset coach, Stephanie Gaudreau, talks about what these habits could be, from reframing the diet culture to weight training to cultivating mindfulness and more!Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:Steph’s own journey to better health and wellnessSteph’s core 4 pillars of healthThe things that Steph have had to unpack and unlearn for herselfWhat is wrong with the diet cultureThe bio-individual approach to nutritionSteph’s non-negotiables when it comes to health and wellnessTips and suggestions for women who want to get started in strength trainingSteph’s Fuck-It ListKey Takeaways:A nourishing way of eating is not just what you eat, it’s how you eat it and why you eat it. It’s eating food while understanding your goals and your bio-individuality.There is a hug

The thyroid tends to be at the root of so many health issues for so many women. What triggers these thyroid disorders and how can we fix these underlying problems? Today we continue the thyroid conversation with functional medicine practitioner Dr. Becky Campbell as she talks about her book, The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan, and how we can use it to heal our body for life.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:The seven different triggers that make us sick and how they’re related to our thyroidWhat tests to take to check your gut healthWhat can cause HPA axis imbalancesThe DUTCH test and other lab tests that you should ask for from your doctorHow vitamin deficiencies can impact your thyroid, Hashimoto’s, and your hormones overallHeavy metal testing and detoxifyingThe optimal diet for supporting thyroid health and Hashimoto’sKey Takeaways:Gaining weight out of nowhere without having changed your diet or your exercise is a rea

Have you ever experienced hair loss? For women who are suffering from this symptom, it’s really disheartening when you have all these gorgeous, lush hair falling out. Is there any way that you can reverse that? Find out all you need to know about hair loss plus some tips and strategies that you can do to have healthy hair.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.|Topics Discussed in this Episode:The reasons why you might be experiencing hair lossWhy you need to get a full thyroid panelSupplemental thyroid hormones and finding out what works for youOptimizing your diet for healthy hairHair product ingredients to be careful ofEssential oils for healthy hair and scalpHow to combat dandruffDIY natural shampoos and conditionersKey Takeaways:Hair loss is often a symptom of thyroid issues and hormonal imbalances.It’s important to have someone look at your lab results and be able to explain them to you because you can have thyroid dysfunction and symptoms includin

How do you deal with Hashimoto’s? Today, I interview my dear friend, nutritionist and chef, Marni Wasserman, who shares her health journey of transitioning from vegetarian to paleo and the strategies and self-care practices that she implements in healing and dealing with Hashimoto’s.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:Mari’s journey as she transitioned from a vegetarian diet to a paleo diet and introducing animal proteinsWhat grain-free eating looks likeMarni’s journey with Hashimoto’s and what that has been likeTips and strategies to really support autoimmunity and the importance of self-careCoffee alternatives that you need to know aboutOur four-week Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s programMari’s typical daily dietKey Takeaways:When transitioning from one form of diet to another, it’s really important that you listen to your body and tune in to your brain about what foods to add and what foods to take out.Most thyr

Has the Epstein-Barr virus ever been on your radar? The EBV is a very smart virus that basically hijacks our cells and hides in our immune system, and it’s about time that we know all about it. Get clarity around the steps to take to healing EBV or even just finding out if you have it with Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Kasia Kines.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Click here to Listen on iTunes or Stitcher:Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! Stitcher – Click Here iTunes – Click HereTopics Discussed in this Episode:What is chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)? How is it different from severe chronic active EBV?What is the appropriate testing for EBV?How does the mechanism of EBV reactivation happen?What are the different types of triggers for EBV?How relevant is nutrition to EBV?Key Takeaways:One of the things that can trigger EBV reactivation in your infected B-cells is if you happen to have another i

Are you worried about getting breast cancer? If you are looking for more information about breast cancer prevention and support during recovery, then you’ve come to the right podcast. I interview Carol Lourie who talks not only about breast cancer prevention and recovery but also about all things PCOS, blood sugar balancing, and emotional wellbeing.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:The link between hormonal conditions or imbalancesWhy PCOS often goes undiagnosedThe top-down vs the bottom-up approach to PCOSHow to get a Hashimoto’s diagnosis if you have itSome of the important testings involved in PCOSWhy blood sugar management is important for our overall hormonal healthWhat are some indications of having blood sugar problemsWhy you need to detoxify your body and your homeHow acupuncture can support hormonal healthThe Eclectic Triphasic Medical System (ETMS)What are the essential things to eat and things to avoid for

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the things that you need to get done? Sometimes we are so focused on trying to get to the top of the mountain but we forget the importance of the steps that it takes to actually get there. In this episode, I share some of my reflections and insights that will hopefully help to guide you to more power and possibility.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:The importance of acknowledging yourselfOverwhelm a.k.a My Way of Controlling the FutureTaking control of your health by making the right choicesShowing up from a place of integrity and cleaning up your life with the out-of-integrity listExperiencing joy and happinessStanding for the possibility of who people can beWhy you shouldn’t sacrifice your wellbeingWhy it’s never about the moneyComing from a place of love vs coming from a place of fearFunctioning in Have, Do, Be vs functioning in Be, Do, HaveHow more work could often lead t

What is the keto diet, and what does it mean to find your own keto? Learn all about keto from author and keto enthusiast Leanne Vogel as she talks about her own keto journey. Have a look into the keto lifestyle and learn how you can do keto right.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:What happens when you do the ketogenic diet wrongThe woman-friendly approach to the keto dietHow we can use our period as a biomarker for healthWhy you should do carb-ups and how to do itGoing dairy-free on ketoHow to do keto if you have an issue with saturated fatsKeto and thyroid healthTips on fastingNavigating the RV lifestyle on ketoKey Takeaways:There’s this thing in the ketogenic space that everyone is terrified of called gluconeogenesis, that could lead some people to go about the ketogenic diet the wrong way.There’s still a lot of misinformation about what works and what doesn’t work in the ketogenic diet.The ketogenic diet is such a

What exactly happens with our bodies around ovulation? What do we need to look out for and be conscious of in our cycle? Get ready to learn about these things and more as hormone biohacker and functional naturopath Nicole Harlow talks about all things cervical mucus. Enjoy!Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:How toxic ingredients in makeup can impact our hormonesWhere to start cleaning up your makeup bagApps that can help you discern about beauty care products and its ingredientsGreen beauty as an industryPersonal care products, menstrual products, and sexual healthThe fertility finger testWhat happens during the time we are ovulatingKey Takeaways:The more expensive a makeup is, it doesn’t mean the better it is for you.It doesn’t take a lot of toxic chemicals in your products to make a difference.If you live in the US, federal regulations allow a certain level of heavy metals in the pigments of makeup products.There’s

Are you and husband trying to start a family but are somehow beset with fertility issues? Fertility expert Dr. Marc Sklar is here to talk about how you can support your fertility and help you find a solution. Don’t lose hope, believe in your fertility, and empower your body to create a healthy pregnancy.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:My number one advice to finding the solution to fertility issuesThe Fertility Balanced Wheel (12 areas that affect fertility)The signs and symptoms telling you that you need to pay more attention to what you’re doing with your digestive systemThe 2 key areas that have a huge impact on any health conditionWhere we need to start making changes and howThe impact of environmental toxins on our overall healthAcupuncture and herbal medicine for fertilityHow men can support their fertilityPrenatal supplementationKey Takeaways:Three big areas that affect fertility, that often get missed and i

Are you one of those women who is looking for the solution to their weight gain and their hormonal issues? So many of these women are feeling really lost and unable to move forward in order to heal because they are so consumed by the ‘how’. Focus on your ‘why’ instead as we dive into this topic of weight loss and hormones.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode:Why you should step out of our comfort zoneWhy you need to focus on your ‘why’ rather than the ‘how’Why you must learn to effectively manage your insulinWhat insulin does in your bodyWhat causes insulin resistanceSome questions about the High Carb, Low Fat Weight Loss Program and what you can expect from it Key Takeaways:There are hundreds if not thousands of different weight loss programs, and they all work. At the end of the day, what matters is your consistency and dedication to follow through with these programs.Insulin is one of the hormones that dictate your

Did you know that thousands of women are struggling with thyroid issues and that many of them don’t even know it? McCall McPherson talks about thyroid health and how important it is that that we become educated about it. When we share this message, we could bring more healing to more women.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:Why the thyroid is so important for our overall hormonal healthWhat the right testing for thyroid health looks likeWhere medicine is at in terms of lab rangesSome of the limitations of the typical thyroid medicationWhat to look for to see if you have a significant conversion disorderSome of the things that would interrupt the conversion processThe difference between hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’sThe essential first steps that we can take to healing Hashimoto’sThe connection between adrenal health and thyroid healthThe foods we must avoid when it comes to optimizing thyroid healthWhat a thyroid-hea

Are you frustrated and fed up with struggling with unresolved hormonal health issues? Today, we dive into all things hormones with a certified naturopath, Dr. Naomi Judge, who is well-known in Australia for helping women connect the dots between their health, happiness, and hormones. Find out how a life of optimal vibrancy and joy can be your new normal!Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for complete show notes of every podcast episodeTopics Discussed in this Episode:Some of the common complaints and issues that women are struggling withThe impact of hormones on our cyclesThings you can do to help you gain a deeper understanding of your cycleThings that drive food sensitivitiesThe link between estrogen dominance and food intolerancesSome everyday foods that we can include in our diets to better support detoxification and our hormonal healthThe top strategies you can do to achieve your new normalThe benefits of groundingSimple things that we can do to support our adrenal healthHormones and skin healthKe

Are you ready for another exciting Q&A episode? Not only am I going to answer some of your questions that I’ve pulled up from Instagram but I’m going to share a crazy story about appendicitis, ovarian cysts, digestion, and all that good stuff that happened to me over these past few weeks. Let’s dive in!Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for complete show notes of every podcast episodeTopics Discussed in this Episode:The reasons why you’re waking up several times during the night and what to do about itThe ways you can make your elixirs and what to add to themKey things to keep in mind when you have Hashimoto’sThe things that can impact your menstrual cycleKey Takeaways:The top reason women are waking up multiple times during the night is due to blood sugar instability and cortisol issues.Your body cannot heal if you’re not sleeping. When you’re sleeping, that’s how you detoxify and how your body produces human growth hormones.Frankincense essential oil is really great for ovarian cysts.Castor oil i