If you’re experiencing frozen shoulder, joint pain, or random muscle spasms, welcome to the menopause club, ladies! Menopause causes more than just those infamous hot flashes!  In today's episode, we're diving deep into menopause and why it's got your shoulder feeling like an iceberg. You’ll learn why estrogen decline is probably the culprit, and why estrogen is basically your superhero when it comes to fighting menopausal inflammation. Ever wonder why women over 50 notoriously get hit with osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, muscle loss, and chronic pain? This episode will show you h ..read more

Have you been considering going off your hormone replacement (HRT)? Think again! Hormone replacement therapy can have profound effects on everything from your bone density to your immune system. The place it impacts the most is your pelvic area and vagina! Whether it's a cream, patch, or pellet, the right HRT can be the key to maintaining the life you enjoy while keeping the dreaded "hormone poverty" at bay.  In this episode, I share if there actually is a certain amount of time you should stay on hormone replacements, what can happen if you stop taking them, and how they might be the thi ..read more

Do you enjoy a nice glass of wine at night? Or maybe going out for drinks on the weekend with your friends? If so, you might want to rethink that choice. Today, in this mini episode, I’m talking about if alcohol causes breast cancer and what you need to consider to live your best, healthiest life! I talk more on: The shocking stats on the correlation between alcohol and cancer What happens in the liver when you drink alcohol  The connection between alcohol, estrogen and breast cancer And more! What's Your #1 Hormone Blocker? How Can You Optimize Hormonal Balance & Shed That Stubbor ..read more

Is your thyroid holding you back from living the life you want to live? Have you been told there’s nothing that can fix your thyroid issues and to just accept that this is what your life is now? If you can relate to this, know that you are alone and that there are things you can do to heal your thyroid. Today, McCall McPherson, the visionary behind Modern Thyroid Clinic, joins me on the podcast. Together, we dive deep into the different types of thyroid issues you may be experiencing, what conventional medicine is getting wrong about thyroid issues, and how you can take control and start to h ..read more

Are you satisfied? This may seem like a simple question, but it is one that is multifaceted, especially for women. And what can you do if you’re not feeling satisfied? If you want to answer this question then you need to listen to this episode! Today, my good friend, Meghan Heritage, joins me to chat about The Be Event! This is a conference for women, by women, and about women. During this event, we come together to support sisterhood as we strive to BE — better, not perfect. So if you’ve been feeling lonely, wanting change, or are simply striving to BE better, then I invite you to join us at ..read more

Do you feel like you're riding a hormone roller coaster? That every month is full of highs and lows? If so, then this quick episode is a must listen to! Today, I’m talking about why your estrogen fluctuates, when you’ll see estrogen spikes and dips, and why this applies to every woman! You’ll hear more about: A breakdown of the normal 28 day cycle for women The optimal times to check estrogen levels What happens when you don’t ovulate regularly (and what can impact your ovulation!) The link between perimenopause and estrogen  What estrogen spikes are  And more! Struggling with bal ..read more

Are you experiencing a headache or a migraine? Many women experience migraines throughout their lives, but certain factors that can increase the likelihood of migraines. So what can you do to prevent them? Today, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Rani Banik back on the show. She joined me on episode 204 to discuss the biggest eye issues in women.  In this episode though, we are diving into the world of migraines and why people, especially perimenopausal and menopausal women, may be experiencing them! You will hear: What a migraine is, how it differs from a headache, and if this matters The phas ..read more

Do you want to be able to tap into a deeper sense of inner strength and spiritual connection to be your best self? If so, then this quick episode is for you! Today, I’ll be sharing how you can make intermittent fasting your superpower, not only for weight loss but for your life too! You’ll hear more about: What fasting is How my program, Fast To Faith, can help you on this journey  Steps you can take to reconnect the mind, body and spirit The #1 Thing You MUST do to move forward And more! If you want to lose weight without the risk of gastroparesis, muscle loss, and rebound weight gain ..read more

Struggling with loss of libido? Increased appetite? Weight Gain? These are common and very real symptoms you may experience in menopause.  Can antidepressants help combat these symptoms? According to the American College of OBGYNs it can. But in reality antidepressants are not going to help at all!  Today, I'm discussing why antidepressants in menopause is not the right way to go. In reality,  the biggest thing women suffer from, in menopause, is a hormonal imbalance. To fix this imbalance women need to start thinking about one thing... and it's NOT antidepressants! Ready to f ..read more

Anxiety. Trouble sleeping. Feeling like you can’t focus. These are probably the top 3 complaints I hear in my practice. But what is the common thing all of these symptoms have in common? They may all be stemming from your brain!   Today, my guest, Dr. Romie Mushtaq and I will be diving into how to know if your brain is the reason for your health issues, the quiz she created that may give you some insight into if you have a “busy brain” or not, and the steps you can take to heal your brain!  You will hear: Why you are NOT alone in feeling burnt out Solutions for your busy brain that ..read more