Healthy Hormones For Women Podcast

Let’s face it, as we get into our forties, our resilience is declining. There are so many hormonal shifts within the perimenopause period that can create a cascade of effects that leave us feeling stressed and unbalanced. If only there were some sort of magic elixir that could help us thrive through perimenopause, meeting all the shifts with grace and vigor. In today’s episode, Brandi Garden, from Eversio Wellness, returns to the show to tell you all about how functional, medicinal mushrooms can be the magic that helps you through your biggest hormonal shift yet. Brandi and Samantha talk all about which types of mushrooms to take at what times, and how much to take to ensure efficacy. With the proper medicinal mushroom protocol in place, you can move through perimenopause feeling balanced, rooted and grounded without pharmaceuticals.     In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:What are adaptogens and how they can help menopausal symptomsDiving into the data: Reishi’s benefits on sleepThe “Pixie Dusting”

Samantha chats with Victoria Albina, a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, meditation guide, and self-proclaimed Latina nervous system nerd, with a focus on codependency, people-pleasing and perfectionism. In this episode, Victoria passionately, and with expertise, explains how a host of different topics, such as hormones, orgasms and emotional outsourcing, relate to the sympathetic, dorsal and ventral vagal modes of the nervous system. With a better understanding of how and why our nervous system functions, we can become empowered to quit thinking our feelings, break free from toxic relationships and reclaim our joy.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Defining emotional outsourcing Codependency, people-pleasing and perfectionismSympathetic, dorsal and ventral vagal modes of the nervous systemCritiquing cancel culture: sympathy for the inner child Defining “triggered” as it relates to stress, distress or traumaThe impact that orgasms have on our nervous systemsThis show is sponsored by:Organifi | G

Today on the show, Samantha shares an episode from April 2022, where she was interviewed by her friend, the Personal Leadership Coach and Podcaster, Dr. Laura Foster. This episode lays out Samantha’s entire business journey, from hopeful college nutrition student, to the well-established wellness expert and business mentorship coach she is today, in a much more exciting fashion than she feels she could have managed with another solo endeavor. Samantha and Laura confess that they, just like the rest of us, still sometimes find themselves endlessly craving more, as well as offering advice on topics like pricing, social media, and work life-balance.   In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Ayahuasca, the muse – When and how Samantha decided to rebrandHow a poor English student became a best-selling authorWhy you shouldn’t get lost in the numbers: social media and attracting leadsTackling our deeply rooted money stories and the value in underchargingCreating an identity aside from your businessThis show is

As health-conscious individuals, we put a great deal of effort into cleaning up our environment. We eat an ancestrally consistent diet, make sure our makeup and cleaning products are non-toxic and avoid plastics like the plague, but we often overlook our clothes. The truth is, our clothing can be just as toxic as these other factors. Today on the show, Samantha invites Kristi Soomer, the founder and CEO of the sustainable slow fashion brand, Encircled, to fill us in on the negative effects of fast fashion on both our environment and hormones. As Kristi describes the ethical and ecological differences between fast and slow fashion, it becomes easy to see why her company, Encircled, is so passionate about making ultra-stylish and comfortable work-leisure clothes in a way that honors its consumers and the planet.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:From economics to fashion – Kristi’s bootstrapped start to her businessFast fashion vs. Slow fashion Common clothing chemicals to be mindful ofTips for creat

Hormonal imbalances lie at the root of so many health issues. In today’s solo, Samantha addresses some of the most common hormone-related listener questions, including the difference between progesterone and progestin, the birth control pill, whether or not women should be supplementing with bioidentical hormones and the common misconception that estrogen is the “bad hormone.” Given that our hormones can easily be impacted by so many environmental and dietary factors, it can be a lot to keep straight. Let this episode be the first step for you to begin taking charge of your hormones. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Natural ways to support the most common causes of estrogen dominanceThe importance of copper and retinol for overall thyroid health Progesterone vs. ProgestinHow to establish and maintain healthy progesterone levels What to expect from Samantha’s Naturally Nourished program This show is sponsored by:Organifi | Go to organifishop.com/wellnesswitch and save 20% off with code WELLNESSWIT

In most cultures around the world, alcohol is the focal point of almost all forms of entertainment. Sports games, comedy shows, concerts–you name it. It’s because alcohol is such an effective antidote to the social anxiety that plagues so many of us in our face-paced, densely populated, modern world. In an effort to break his own patterned use of alcohol and cocaine, Robbie Bent embarked on a ten day vipassana retreat in Israel, followed by multiple plant-medicine ceremonies, and returned home with a new lease on life. These experiences set the trajectory for him to begin helping others benefit in a similar, more accessible way with his own wellness company, Othership. In today’s episode, Robbie tells us how Othership has become an effective, healthy alternative to alcohol-fueled evenings, by providing a new form of entertainment where sauna, ice bath and breathwork are the centerpiece of a fun night out.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Robbie’s main takeaways from his 10 day vipassana retreatHow

Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner, Katrina Dollano is the co-founder and clinical director at “What’s Good,” a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness company grounded in honoring the wisdom of our bodies and the power of mother nature. In today’s episode, Katrina and Samantha talk about Katrina’s training in Daoist Chinese medicine and how it differs from the western approach, how the five elements impact womens’ health and hormones, big T and little T trauma, and plant medicine, particularly Katrina’s use of ayahuasca throughout the duration of her second pregnancy. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Big T and Little T trauma: How acupuncture can lift both from the bodyThe five elements and their impact on women’s health and hormonesAcknowledging the inherent power of the body to heal itselfHow Katrina designed her acupuncture space to feel ‘womblike’Katrina’s experiences with plant medicine–using ayahuasca throughout pregnancyThis show is sponsored by:Eversio Wellness |

Many of us enter the new year intending to establish more love, confidence, and money or maybe to lose some weight, but we often get stuck in the process and wind up with the same intention at the beginning of the next year. In today’s solo episode, Samantha explains how, from an early age, we’re programmed by the beliefs of others that can continue to weigh us down for the rest of our lives–unless we do something about it. The beginning of a new year is a great opportunity to distinguish your beliefs from the beliefs of others and reprogram your mindset so that you can begin to attract more of what you really want in life.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Have others’ beliefs been holding you back?The problem with generalizations aka “general-lies”Why it’s natural for the ego to resist changeHow Samantha used manifestation during her home buying processThis show is sponsored by:Organifi | Go to organifishop.com and save 20% off with code WELLNESSWITCHResources: Think Up | thinkup.meNaturally Nour

Just because the new year hasn’t arrived yet doesn’t mean you need to wait until January 1st to start making changes. In today’s solo, Samantha talks all about the cornerstone of our hormonal, thyroid and overall health: the liver. Your liver is your main detoxification organ and it works for you, around the clock, day in and day out. In order to best support this process, you need to know how it works, what effects it and what it needs to function optimally. This episode is the framework you need to help you–and your liver–give your body the kind of love and attention it deserves.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:The functions of the liver and why detoxification is so importantSamantha’s current relationship with alcoholThings in your diet and environment that may be affecting your liverSome common physical manifestations of a sluggish liverWhat you need to know about desiccated organ supplements and castor oil packsThis show is sponsored by:Perfect Supplements | Go to perfectsupplements.com and

Danielle LaPorte has been a leading figure in the spiritual space, helping people around the world to learn how to be more loving, for quite some time. Today on the show, Samantha chats with Danielle–one of her idols–and the two cover a wide range of topics, including, love, the ego, virtue signaling, spiritual bypassing, cancel culture and addiction. The culture and technology of the modern age have given us more reasons than ever to feel anxious. Danielle reminds us to meet and treat this seemingly inevitable anxiety with the same unwavering love and compassion that we would give to our five-year-old selves. By internally practicing true acceptance and self-love, and by living in a contemplative, heart-centered way, we are doing our part in inspiring others to also pursue the desire to embody love. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:What love is and is notThe problems that come along with overidentifying with our feelingsWhy it’s noble to desire & embody loveHealing our inner child – making a

Being light-conscious is one of the simplest, cheapest, yet most overlooked approaches to health and hormonal healing. In today’s episode, engineer and light expert Roudy Nassif, talks about how light affects our overall health, including its impact on our mitochondria, blood glucose, adrenal health, and sleep. He also explains why most bluelight-blocking glasses on the market are actually not that effective and how this inspired him to create his own bluelight-blocking glasses company, Viva Rays. Roudy offers up some simple, effective ways in which we can realign ourselves with the natural cycles that have forever driven our evolution and create lasting harmony with the environment that we live in.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Why light is so important in establishing a circadian rhythmHow to get proper light exposure in harsh seasons/climatesThe importance of eating seasonal foodsTips for making your home a healthy light environmentRoudy’s thoughts on magnetism and the benefits of being bare

Mimi Lindquist is a culinary nutrition expert, AHCC educator, and co-owner of MushyLove, a mushroom company here to help you develop a conscious relationship with your health through a delicious-tasting mushroom elixir. Her passion is helping others become empowered, active participants in proactively creating a life that they love. Today on the show, Mimi talks with Samantha about how she and her ex-husband, Chase, rekindled their relationship and became co-owners at MushyLove. They also discuss the data and anecdotal evidence supporting the profound healing powers of AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound, a component within mushrooms) and some of the known benefits of other medicinal mushrooms. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:What it’s like to start a company with your ex-husbandThe three main benefits of AHCC in mushroomsAdmiring the data showing AHCC’s ability to treat HPV & CancerExposing the dirt within the mainstream medicinal mushroom marketRecommended strains and dosing for mushro

Caitlin Kirkpatrick is a Human Design guide, holistic health coach, and 7D energy healer who’s obsessed with helping high achievers own their uniqueness, and create massive success on their own terms. Using human design as a framework, Caitlin supports clients in complete mind, body and spirit deconditioning to help them step into their fully expressed selves. Today on the show, Caitlin and Samantha have an intentional conversation about the many aspects of Human Design for those who are curious to learn more so they may begin living through their own profile.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:How Caitlin developed her unique approach to teaching Human DesignHighlighting each of the six lines in HDWhat it really means to live from your authorityWays and resources to start integrating your own Human DesignThis show is sponsored by:Cozy Earth | Go to cozyearth.com and save 35% off with code WELLNESSWITCHResources:Naturally Nourished | holisticwellness.ca/naturallynourishedBusiness Mentorship | samant

Today on the show, Samantha has an honest, transparent discussion with her former student and Functional Nutrition Practitioner, Felicia Cafego. In this episode, Samantha and Felicia talk through the development of Felicia’s program, The Holistic Menstrual Reset, which helps women suffering from hormonal imbalances that lead to symptoms like PMS, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, and cyclical depression and anxiety. Felicia talks about her journey to becoming the confident, assertive, and energetically aligned FNP she is today.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Felicia’s experience with Samantha’s business mentorship programTips for finding the confidence to trust your own voice and visionThe biggest lessons Felicia has learned while marketing herself and her businessThis show is sponsored by:Cozy Earth | Go to cozyearth.com and save 35% off with code WELLNESSWITCHResources:Business Mentorship | samanthagladish.com/mentorshipLead Gen Workshop | holisticwellness.ca/leadgenworkshop Where to find Feli

Alexa Bowditch is on a mission to reform sex-education and sexual expression across the globe. As a sex and love coach, Alexa is committed to helping women and couples have epic sex and deeply fulfilling relationships. In today’s episode, Samantha and Alexa talk all about sex and relationships, including the four things that ruin relationships and the power of scheduling sex. They unpack how what Alexa’s witnessed within her own familial upbringing, particularly from her mother, impacted her perception of sex and, ultimately, her relationships. Alexa’s wealth of tips and knowledge will help you reestablish your personal power within your relationship so that you and your partner(s) can begin having really. good. sex.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Alexa’s family dynamics & the pushback she received when becoming a sex coach The four things that ruin relationshipsThe benefits of relationship check-ins and scheduling sexWhy Alexa and her husband embrace conflict in front of othersThis show is

Today, we’re having a transparent and honest AF conversation with Kelli Moore, the co-founder, and CEO of Soulfire Productions, on her fertility and IVF journey. Kelli gives a play-by-play of the timeline of IVF, unpacking the extreme lows she experienced from the medications and how it painfully impacted her relationship with herself and her husband. Kelli gives insight into what to look for and questions to ask providers when considering IVF. She also shares differences in the 1st versus 2nd trimesters, pregnant sex struggles, and the necessity of therapy.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Kelli’s fertility journey & how she prepped her body for IVFThe extreme lows Kelli experienced from IVF medicationsThe necessity of couple’s therapyBody changes & pregnant sex strugglesSelf-advocacy with IVF & in the medical systemPostpartum plan as a CEOThis show is sponsored by:Cozy Earth | Visit cozyearth.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 35% off!Join Naturally Nourished: holisticwellness.ca

As the founder and CEO of BSB Tribe and CKCC, Lesya Holzapfel helps high-achieving, professional women shed fat utilizing a clean keto and carb cycling approach. Today, you’ll hear the ups and downs of her entrepreneurship journey, and what she’s learned about limiting beliefs and abundance while growing her business. Lesya unpacks how the success of her launches was linked to her mindset around money, and how raising her prices brought more success. Through her honest and transparent sharing, you’ll gain insight into money mindset work and how to combine strategy with self-trust in business.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:How raising Lesya’s prices brought more successChallenges Lesya overcame while growing her businessHow Lesya healed her limiting beliefsCombining strategy with self-trustMentors & coaches: why you NEED to invest in yourselfThis show is sponsored by:Branch Basics | Go to branchbasics.com/wellnesswitch and save 15% with code WELLNESSWITCH Cozy Earth | Visit cozyearth.com and

Today on the show, Samantha is joined by nightclub owner turned psychedelic guide Eddy Phimphrachang. After close to a decade of owning and operating a restaurant and nightclub, Eddy experienced a health and life crisis that became the catalyst for his transition into the health and fitness industry as a gym owner and beach body extraordinaire. Although this was a step in the right direction, Eddy’s physical and mental health complications still lingered in these roles. Nowadays, Eddy lives in Toronto, working on his urban home sanctuary where he helps clients shed layers of mental and emotional stress through bodywork, breathwork, and guided psychedelic experiences. In this episode, Eddy and Samantha break down each step of Eddy’s remarkably diverse journey from 19-year-old restaurant owner to becoming a full-time psychedelic facilitator.    In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:How Eddy went from 19-year-old entrepreneur to psychedelic facilitatorEddy’s shift of focus from his external world to his

With the ongoing, revolutionary research of psychedelic medicines, our collective understanding of mental health, and healthcare in general, is entering a new paradigm. There is a lot of new science about how these medicines can support addiction and depression, and widespread excitement about their ability to expand our understanding of transcendence and consciousness at large. In today’s solo, Samantha tells us what she learned when she recently took LSD for the first time and explains how, weeks later, the experience continues to positively influence her everyday life.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Normalizing the mindful use of psychedelic medicinesRecapping Samantha’s first LSD experiencePrecious time spent with the inner-childHow Samantha is integrating LSD into her everyday lifeThis show is sponsored by:Organifi | Go to organifishop.com/wellnesswitch and save 20% off with code “WELLNESSWITCH”Canprev | Go to canprev.ca for all your magnesium needsResources:Lead Gen Workshop | holisticwell

Today’s guest is award-winning documentary filmmaker, Abby Epstein. Abby has directed a number of eye-opening documentaries, alongside executive producer, Ricki Lake. Two of her most notable films are The Business of Being Born, and The Business of Birth Control which are aimed to educate and empower women–and expecting families–to make informed medical decisions. In this episode, Samantha and Abby discuss in length, the driving forces behind the creation of The Business of Birth Control, as well as some of the backlash the film has received. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:The inspiration + main elements of “The Business of Birth Control”Decoding the criticism Abby’s films have received  Exploring the racist roots of birth control Understanding the interest in alternative medicine amongst millennials The power behind educating women about their bodies This show is sponsored by:Organifi | Go to organifishop.com/wellnesswitch and save 20% off with code “WELLNESSWITCH”Canprev | Go to canprev.ca fo