Episode 785: Root Cause Healing With Dr. Z
In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Brandy Zachary (Dr. Z) to talk about functional medicine, menopause, and why so many women are being dismissed when they need real answers most. Dr. Z shares her personal health journey, from life changing illness and being declared permanently disabled to rebuilding her health through functional medicine […]
784. Why You Can’t Lose Weight After 37 (And Why Eating Less Makes It Worse)
If you feel like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to, you’re not imagining it. Most weight loss advice out there was never designed for women, especially not women navigating hormone changes in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond. The idea that you just need to eat less and move more sounds […]
783. The Full 3am Wake-Up Protocol
Waking up at 3 a.m. is one of the most common sleep struggles for women, especially during times of stress and hormonal change. This is not random and it is not just anxiety. It is often tied to a deeper connection between your liver, cortisol, progesterone, and blood sugar regulation. Between 1 and 3 a.m., […]
782. What Your Face Is Telling You About Your Hormones
In this episode, I break down what “cortisol face” really is and why cortisol is not the enemy. Symptoms like facial puffiness, under eye bags, jaw tension, acne, and dull skin are not just cosmetic. They are signals that your stress response is out of balance. If your cortisol does not follow the ideal […]
781. Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out Of Stress
In this episode, I sit down with Leilani Stevens to talk about somatic work, what it really means, and why it can be such a powerful missing piece in healing. We dive into how somatic work focuses on the body, not just the mind. I share how many women try to think their way out […]
780. Why Your Body Won’t Let Go of the Baby Weight (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
In this episode, I break down why weight loss can feel impossible after pregnancy or during hormone shifts, even when you are doing everything “right.” The biggest takeaway is this: it is not about willpower, and it is not just about calories. If your hormones are off, your body will resist weight loss no matter […]
779. The Histamine and Hormone Connection: Why Wine, Leftovers and Fermented Foods Are Making You Feel Terrible
Have you ever felt terrible after just one glass of wine? Or noticed that foods you used to eat just fine are now giving you headaches, bloating, brain fog, or a racing heart? You’re not imagining it and you’re not just “getting older.” This might be a histamine problem, and today we’re getting into all […]
778. Why Your Anxiety Gets Worse in Your Late 30s: The Progesterone Decline Nobody Diagnosed
If you’ve been feeling more anxious, wired, and exhausted lately and nobody can seem to tell you why, this episode is for you. One of the most frustrating things I hear from women is that they’ve been told to just relax, go on a vacation, try yoga, journal, do some deep breathing. And look, I […]
777. Functional Vs. Conventional Labs: The Hormone Test That Actually Gives Answers
If you’ve ever said, “I asked my doctor to test my hormones and they only checked one thing,” this episode is for you. I break down the difference between conventional labs and functional testing, why you can be told everything is normal while you still feel awful, and what to ask for next. Conventional Labs: […]
776. The Best Test for Fertility (Are You Really Ovulating?)
How do you know if you’re truly ovulating and more importantly, if your body can support a healthy pregnancy? If you’ve been tracking your cycle, using apps, monitoring basal body temperature, or wearing a ring or watch… but still don’t have clear answers, this episode is for you. Today, I’m breaking down why tracking alone […]
