In this episode, I interview my mom! We have a candid conversation about our eating disorders. How we grew up with no money and what my mom did to survive and raise her 3 daughters. How she found the strength to face her fears in life. What she did to overcome her eating disorders and what she still struggles with at the age of 68. Plus the two biggest lessons my mom taught me and could teach you as well.  Get the details and apply to be part of my 3 month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program.  Purchase your at home Hormone Test Kits here.  Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido?  Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

A Special Mothers Day Interview with My Mom

Welcome to The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel – your personal invitation to a world of hormone health, sustainable weight loss, holistic well-being, and embracing life's stages with a big old dose of vitality and confidence. (Remember, we used to go by The Other Side of Weight Loss – just in case you're wondering!)

Meet Karen Martel, your go-to gal, a Certified Hormone Specialist and a total pro when it comes to women's hormones and busting through weight loss resistance. From dealing with all the craziness that comes with midlife to embracing the strength that comes with age, she's here to be your trusty sidekick through thick and thin.

Our mission? Well, it's pretty simple: we're here to dish out practical solutions to those hormone-related puzzles that can drive you crazy, especially when perimenopause and menopause roll around. Expect to hear advice you can actually put into action, insights from the pros, and conversations that might just blow your mind.

Step into episodes filled with enlightening conversations alongside experts, thought leaders, and fellow warriors united in their quest to optimize women's health.

Ready to explore the vast universe of hormones and how they impact every little corner of your life? Yep, that's what we're all about. We're not afraid to shake things up, arm you with real tactics, and empower you with the knowledge to own your health journey.

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Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll whisk you away on a nostalgic journey through the highlights of her past conversations, giving you a taste of the wisdom, insights, and laughs shared by our incredible guests. Don't worry if you find yourself craving more; we've got you covered with links to the full episodes in our show notes.  We all know that alcohol is not good for us but do you really know what it is doing to your body? What about what it is doing to your hormones and metabolism? Have you ever thought about what it is doing to your kids the people around you?  In this episode, I explore the many consequences of having a few drinks to a lot of drinks. I share with you my own struggles with alcoholism and why ultimately I had to quit.  Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/alcohol-is-it-worth-it/   Sponsors Try Metabolism Fixxer by Amie Hornaman get 10% off your order with coupon km10 here. https://dramiehornaman.com/en-ca/collections/supplements/products/metabolism-fixxr?sca_ref=2644648.3i8YjQH9Xd Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Quick Hits: Alcohol...Is It Worth It?

 Jessica Brennan, started in the fitness industry 10 years ago as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, realized early on that achieving health goals went beyond physical activity. This realization led Jessica to pursue certifications in nutrition, hormone specialist, and gut health specialist, aiming to address health challenges holistically.     Working closely with Karen at Hormone Solutions, Jessica is dedicated to sharing her expertise with women globally. Her areas of expertise include bodybuilding, women’s hormone health, personalized nutrition, peptide therapy, and chronic illness management.     Jessica is with me this time to discuss our one-year anniversary of being on weight loss peptides. We also created our weight loss peptide group about a year ago which, in addition to our own experiences, has provided us many different points of view on the ups and downs that members face. We’ll share personal stories and lessons learned from our community of over 200 members, discussing the use of GLP-1 peptides, strategies for minimizing side effects, and the importance of muscle preservation. We also get into how peptides can improve sleep, athletic performance, and hormonal balance. In this episode:  How weight loss peptides and hormone optimization can transform wellness and fitness goals. Optimizing peptide regimens to minimize side effects and prevent muscle loss. Why holistic health approaches are crucial for long-term wellness beyond just weight reduction. Why addressing foundational health practices enhances the success of hormonal treatments. How hormone balance plays a crucial role in weight control and muscle preservation, especially during menopause. Why effort and the right mindset are non-negotiables for achieving fitness goals. How the CAROL Bike can aid in maximizing workout efficiency while using peptides. Why women should progress beyond comfort zones in weightlifting for muscle development. How peptides synergize with training, emphasizing workout efficiency for busy individuals. Why long-term peptide use may be necessary for ongoing health maintenance and weight management. How guilt associated with medication for weight control should be reframed as a preventive health measure. How GLP-1 agonists impact the immune system, mental health, and metabolic functions. Tirzepatide’s positive influence on thyroid function. How addressing hormonal imbalances in conjunction with weight loss efforts leads to better outcomes. Why community support can be transformative in the health and fitness journey.   Join the Women's Weight Loss Peptide Program TODAY! Tirzeaptide starts at $169 a month for a 10 mg vial!  Todays Sponsors: Sleep 8 Go to www.eightsleep.com/hormone and get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep. Use coupon code HORMONE. The CAROL Bike CAROL Bike was developed with leading exercise researchers to deliver the shortest, most effective workouts. Get $100 off your CAROL BIKE with coupon code HORMONE. Listen to the episode I did with Ulrich Dempfly on The CAROL BIKE on The Hormone Solution. Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. https://bioptimizers.com/hormone  Get 10% of your purchase with coupon code HORMONE. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

How to Do Weight Loss Peptides THE RIGHT WAY: Build Muscle, Lower Inflammation, & Lose Weight!

 After graduating in mechanical engineering from Germany’s leading tech university, Ulrich Dempfle worked with Europe’s top automobile manufacturers. From there, he moved to London, where he pioneered the use of AI for operational efficiency within UK health services. Watching a BBC documentary on Reduced Exertion HIIT (REHIT), Ulrich realized its potential as the most effective cardio workout. The problem? REHIT was only possible in a lab setting. The solution? Ulrich co-founded CAROL and worked with the world’s leading exercise researchers to take REHIT out of the lab. 40 prototypes later, the world’s only REHIT exercise bike was launched. CAROL Bike improved Ulrich’s cardio health by 50%. He lost 10kg and dropped his elevated blood pressure. He continues to lead all aspects of product development at CAROL, using the latest science to drive innovation and help others optimize their health.     Ulrich will guide us into the world of AI-enhanced fitness in this episode, particularly focusing on the CAROL Bike, which is revolutionizing the way we approach high-intensity workouts. We’ll learn about how CAROL Bike users have seen remarkable weight loss results, and why this piece of equipment can be particularly helpful for those going through perimenopause and menopause. We discuss the efficiency of AI-driven cycling for busy lifestyles and how it's breaking barriers in fitness by providing personalized, time-effective exercise solutions. In this episode:  Why the AI-driven CAROL Bike is considered a fitness evolution. The strategies Ulrich recommends to shift to a fitness-focused lifestyle. How AI and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) improve metabolic health markers. Why "not enough time" is an insufficient excuse for avoiding exercise. The benefits of consulting with exercise physiology experts when starting out with the CAROL Bike. How users can track their progress and improvement in fitness markers using the CAROL Bike’s interface. Additional features that make the experience even more personalized. How the AI feature of the CAROL Bike tailors workouts to individual fitness levels. Why VO2 max is an important health marker and how can it be improved with HIIT. How REHIT exercise contributes to weight management, alongside nutritional guidance. What support system CAROL offers to users to ensure a successful fitness journey. How the REHIT method triggers a fight-or-flight response that is beneficial for health. Why breathing patterns are important for engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. How the CAROL Bike’s optimized REHIT program affects post-exercise metabolic rate and insulin sensitivity.    Get $100 off your CAROL Bike with coupon code HORMONE. https://carolbike.com   SponsorsTry Metabolism Fixxer by Amie Hornaman get 10% off your order with coupon km10 here.  Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

AI-Powered Fitness: How This Breakthrough Exercise Equipment is Redefining Cardio in Just 3 - 5 minute Workouts a Week

 Dr. Kirk Parsley is certified in Hyperbaric Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and is currently pursuing national certification in Psychedelic Medicine Therapies. He dedicates a significant portion of his time to advising non-profit organizations that support the SEAL community and providing healthcare guidance and treatment to veterans. Operating his practice and supplement business from Austin, Texas, Kirk is an avid outdoorsman and fitness enthusiast. When he's not working or working out, you can usually find him in nature, continuously enhancing his medical skills.     We’re continuing our discussion into the intricate relationship between sleep, brain health, and inflammation with Dr. Parsley in this second of two parts. We discuss how sleep deprivation can lead to brain inflammation, along with the surprising effects of everyday activities on cognitive wellbeing. We’ll also reveal some experiences with microdosing psychedelics for their potential neuroprotective benefits, and explain the role of peptides and supplements in enhancing sleep quality. Our chat wraps up with cognitive therapy techniques to combat insomnia.    In this episode:  How sleep deprivation leads to the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques. Why chronic lack of sleep causes hormonal dysregulation, and the effects Dr. Parsley has seen on Navy SEALs. Examples of activities that can contribute to unexpected brain trauma and inflammation. How blast waves create shearing effects in the brain, leading to cognitive health issues. Why psychedelics like psilocybin may aid in mitochondrial vitality and neuron physiology. How microdosing substances could subtly enhance neurotropic factors and reduce amygdala tone. What role muscle health and mitochondrial function play during menopause. Why peptide therapies, such as Cerebrolysin, are likened to hyperbaric oxygen treatments for brain health. How peptides like Dihexa and BPC-157 contribute to inflammation reduction and neurotrophic growth. How melatonin production is influenced by factors such as blue light and alcohol consumption. Why GABA is crucial for slowing down brain activity and aiding sleep. How supplements like vitamin D3, magnesium, and L-theanine support natural sleep processes. What cognitive behavioral strategies combat insomnia and prepare the brain for rest. Why establishing a routine is key to signaling the body to wind down for sleep.    Sponsors Try combining all three of these products into one powerful drink!! Today's sponsors LMNT claim your free 8 pack of LMNT sample flavours to try! @ www.DrinkLMNT.com/KarenMartel Try Kion amino acids and get 20% off your purchase with link http://getkion.com/hormone. Listen to the episode  Maximize Your Muscle Growth with Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely. Try Timeline's Urolithin A (500mg of Mitopure) and Face Products at https://www.timelinenutrition.com/karenmartel, use coupon code HORMONE for 10% off. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Part 2: Navy SEAL Health Hacks: Sleep, Peptides, Psychedelics, Brain Health, and Hormones with Dr. Kirk Parsley

In this Quick Hits insightful episode, part of our Rise Up and Kick Ass Summit with Elle Russ, Karen Martel sits down with Jamie Kagianaris, a Womb Priestess, Qoya teacher, and filmmaker. Jamie shares her profound journey of healing and empowerment through connecting with her cycle and embracing feminine wisdom. Jamie is a Womb Priestess, Qoya teacher and filmmaker, she was initiated into the Womb Mysteries after a painful journey with endometriosis led her down a path of listening deeply to her most sacred center. Gaining knowledge of the feminine healing arts and integrating them into her life radically transformed her health, relationships, and purpose. She is passionate about teaching others how to awaken and heal the feminine through PeriodLove.com. Jamie creates sacred spaces to empower others to trust their body's wisdom, unlock their full potential, and live a life of health and wholeness.   1. The Power of Listening to Your Body: Jamie discusses how she found healing from chronic female issues like endometriosis by listening deeply to her body's messages. She emphasizes the importance of tuning in to what your body is telling you and how it can be the missing link to holistic healing.  2. Sacred Cycles and Feminine Wisdom: Jamie explores the sacred connection between women's cycles and the cycles of the moon. She delves into the profound wisdom that can be accessed by getting in touch with your feminine side and aligning with natural rhythms.  3. Healing Through PeriodLove:As a Womb Priestess, Jamie is passionate about teaching others how to awaken and heal the feminine through her platform, PeriodLove.com. She creates sacred spaces for empowering individuals to trust their body's wisdom, unlock their full potential, and live a life of health and wholeness.  4. Breaking Cultural and Familial Beliefs: Jamie shares her journey of undoing cultural and familial messaging around menstrual cycles, challenging old beliefs that perpetuate suffering for women. She advocates for viewing periods as sacred and embracing them as an incredible process.  5. Understanding Brain Changes and Messages:The episode explores what happens in the brain during the menstrual cycle, highlighting the shift from pain to wisdom that can occur when we tune into our bodies' messages. Jamie also discusses how sexual pleasure can be optimized by honoring our cycles.  6. Tools and Tips for Cycle Tuning: Listeners will gain valuable insights and practical tips on how to tune into their cycles to move away from pain and towards optimal well-being and pleasure.  Don't miss this empowering conversation with Jamie Kagianaris as she shares her wisdom on embracing the power of your cycle for holistic healing and empowerment. For more information and resources, visit www.periodlove.com.  Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/the-power-of-your-period-with-jamie-watkins/  Watch all of the episode form The Women's Empowerment Summit Rise Up Kick Ass https://www.youtube.com/@womensempowermentprojectri501   Sponsors  Try Metabolism Fixxer by Amie Hornaman get 10% off your order with coupon km10 here. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

A Special Mothers Day Interview with My Mom

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