Jessica Ofer, founder of Neshama Breathwork, is a trauma-informed breathwork & somatic healing coach devoted to helping heart-centered leaders ignite the purpose imprinted on their souls. Her soul-body-mind approach creates a haven for clients to reconfigure limiting beliefs & patterns, release traumas stored in the body and establish a deeper connection to their intuition. Her compassionate, grounding presence creates a haven for clients to heal emotional burdens, create self-coherence and nurture a regulated nervous system through various expertise, including breathing techniques, body awareness and inner child work. Jess is based in NYC and works with clients privately and in groups both virtually and in person. 

Listen in to hear Jessica share:

• Why she left the tech industry and entered the world of health and wellness
• How her first breathwork experience changed her life and why she decided to get certified as a breathwork coach
• The mental, physical, and emotional benefits of breathwork
• How breathwork serves as a powerful tool to navigate stress, expand our nervous system's capacity, and promote overall resilience in the face of life's challenges
• How breathwork can support immunity, enhance blood circulation, and foster a deeper connection with the soul.
• Get a little taste of breathwork with a practical breathwork session led by Jessica
• Why breathwork is an important tool in healing trauma
• + so much more!

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Neshama Breathwork

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

2023 was a rough year for a lot of us. Lauren doesn’t hold back in this episode, sharing about how she felt like this year ended with her falling off the wagon in many areas related to her personal health and wellbeing. If you’re ready to start your year off on the right foot by setting goals and actually sticking to them, this episode is for you! Get ready for an episode filled with practical methods to embrace a healthier and more fulfilling year. From self-reflection to goal-setting, Lauren guides you through the essential steps to reset and enhance your physical health, mental well-being, and overall sense of fulfillment.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

Why New Year's Resolutions Matter

Her Personal Struggles at the end of this year and the need for a reset

The Importance of Routine and Structure

How to identify What's Not Working for you right now

The Power of Setting intentions for the future

The 4 tendencies of accountability and the importance of knowing what will help hold you accountable

The 8 steps of setting goals and how to actually stick to them

Discover the pivotal role of consistency in building and sustaining positive habits as Lauren shares insights into the transformative power of daily routines.

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Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Are you struggling with how to navigate healthy eating habits with your kids?

Wondering where the line is between helping them eat nutritious foods but worried about them developing food fears or disordered eating habits?

Join us in this episode of 'About Health and Hormones' as Lauren Allen dives deep into the intricacies of this really important topic. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, Lauren shares practical tips to foster a positive relationship with food in your kids.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• 8 ways to help your kids cultivate a positive relationship with healthy foods
• What is your job as a parent when it comes to helping your kids eat healthy (and what isn’t your job!)
• The Role of Family Meals: Explore the significance of shared family meals in cultivating lifelong healthy eating habits.
• Getting Kids Involved in Cooking- how to uncover the joy and benefits of involving your children in the kitchen.
• Expressing Gratitude for Food: Understand the transformative power of instilling gratitude in your children's approach to food.
• Join Lauren as she discusses the evolution of her feeding strategies, dealing with external influences, and the vital role of clear goals in your child's nutrition. From the joys of home gardening to teaching kids to trust their bodies, this episode is packed with actionable insights to make healthy eating a natural part of your family's lifestyle.
• How to navigate uncomfortable conversations with other adults and caretakers in your children’s lives around food.

Whether you're a parent, guardian, or simply interested in promoting healthy habits, this episode has something valuable for everyone. Lauren's passion and expertise will inspire you to create a nourishing environment that fosters lifelong well-being.

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Millie Schweky, PT, DPT, CPT is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in pelvic health for women. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she practices in Ra’anana and as well as virtually overseas. As a runner, strength trainer and mother, Millie understands what it takes to return to safe exercise after giving birth and is passionate about helping her patients return to their favorite activities as quickly and possible. 

Listen in to hear Millie share:

• Who pelvic floor therapy is for
• The Impact of Hormones on the Pelvic Floor:
• The Connection Between the Jaw and Pelvic Floor: 
• The Effect of Pregnancy on the Pelvic Floor: 
• Pelvic Floor Health Post C-Section: 
• Pelvic floor health for Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: 
• Good Bowel, Bladder, and Sexual Habits:
• Painful Sex- it’s root causes and possible solutions
• Why Sucking in Your Stomach is terrible for your pelvic floor, 
• And so much more!

Catch Millie's FREE Masterclass Here- PUSHING ESSENTIALS: Learn how to decrease your risk of tearing during birth

Connect with Millie here:

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Looking for more support in optimizing your fertility? 

Join The Empowered Path to Pregnancy today to get started on your 10 week program to balance your hormones, boost your egg quality, and get pregnant with confidence instead of confusion and overwhelm. When you sign up in December you'll receive a special bonus:

• The Preconception Labs Checklist + explanation- a comprehensive checklist of the hormones and nutrients you want to get checked before you try to get pregnant, + a 12 page guide to understanding your lab results.

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

There is so much noise out there when it comes to how nutrition can impact your fertility. Lauren wants to clear away the nonsense and bring you clarity when it comes to the myths out there on how food affects fertility.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• The truth about when you can actually get pregnant
• The science behind how gluten and dairy affect fertility 
• The impact of gut health on fertility 
• The impact of hormonal birth control pills on your fertility and nutrient absorption
• The issue with the diagnosis of “infertility” after you’ve been trying for 12 months and haven’t gotten pregnant yet
• And so much more

Catch Lauren's Free Masterclass before it expires: Why Just Getting Off The Pill Isn’t Enough: 4 Steps to Optimize Your Fertility [note: the replay is only available until Dec. 31st, so make sure to catch it before it’s gone!]

Looking for more support in optimizing your fertility? 

Join The Empowered Path to Pregnancy today to get started on your 10 week program to balance your hormones, boost your egg quality, and get pregnant with confidence instead of confusion and overwhelm. When you sign up in December you'll receive a special bonus:

• The Preconception Labs Checklist + explanation- a comprehensive checklist of the hormones and nutrients you want to get checked before you try to get pregnant, + a 12 page guide to understanding your lab results.

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

The postpartum experience is wild. There are so many changes that happen so quickly- going through labor, having a new human to take care of, recovering from birth, feeding the baby, all while your body has been completely changed from experiencing pregnancy and birth. This was my second time giving birth and being postpartum, but the first time I really struggled with my body image, which felt shocking, confusing, and disappointing to me. I thought I was unaffected by diet culture, and my postpartum experience really busted that myth. I realized just how deeply diet culture is embedded into our brains and how it manifested during my postpartum experience. This episode details my postpartum struggle to love and accept my new body as a mom of two and hopefully will give you some tips and insights if you’re in the same boat.

Listen in to hear me share:

• How I struggled to gain enough weight in my first pregnancy and my baby was diagnosed with IUGR (intrauterine growth retardation)
• How I ate really differently in my second pregnancy and gained 50 lbs
• How I struggled with thoughts around dieting and not feeling like myself after giving birth
• My struggle to accept my postpartum bump when I had been totally fine with the baby bump while pregnant
• How women of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to the dangerous messaging of diet culture 
• Why I ditched my postpartum workout program
• What I actually focused on for recovery during my postpartum period 
• How I work on my relationship with my body and make sure that the foundation of that relationship isn’t based on how big or small it is or how it looks in the mirror
• + so much more

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Dr. Herman Weiss is an OBGYN expert in hormonal irregularities and reproductive health and has been helping women with PCOS to regain control of their ovarian health for over 2 decades.

He experience has lead him to the importance of tailoring treatments to the unique needs of individual patients, recognizing that medicine is an art that requires intuition, compassion, and a profound understanding of each patient's journey.

Drawing from his rich experience, Dr. Weiss shares his insights on the challenges of treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects a significant portion of the female population. He reveals the complexities of addressing PCOS within the medical and pharmaceutical landscape, highlighting the vital yet often overlooked role of individualized care.

Dr. Weiss takes us through his personal journey in the field of gynecology, from his initial fascination with surgical prowess to his commitment to nurturing patients through every stage of life.

With warmth and wisdom, he discusses the transformative power of holistic interventions, encompassing nutrition, exercise, mental wellness, and the intricate world of the microbiome. He speaks candidly about the impact of mental wellness on hormonal health, shedding light on the profound interconnectedness of the body and mind.

Dr. Weiss's dedication to bridging the gap between scientific advancements and compassionate patient-centered care is evident as he explores the delicate balance between pharmaceutical solutions and lifestyle modifications.

get ready to discover how the art of medicine intertwines with the science of healing, guiding us toward a future of empowered and holistic well-being.

Rivkie Zeidman was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City and studied psychology at Barnard College. After completing four years of medical school in Chicago, Rivkie moved home to NYC to complete residency in Internal Medicine. She recently published her middle grade novel Secrets Are No Fun based on her experience as the daughter of a mother grappling with a breast cancer diagnosis. She hopes to combine her love of medicine and writing to educate and empower others to take control of their health.

Tune in to hear Rivkie Share:

• Her experience going through middle school when her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer
• Why she wrote her book, Secrets are No Fun to help girls grappling with a parent’s cancer diagnosis have support and realize they’re not alone
• How to take a preventative approach to breast health depending on your age and health history
• How to get the most out of your doctors appointments and build a good relationship with your doctor
• What you need to know about the BRCA gene and breast cancer
• Why some BRCA carriers might consider IVF
• Why some women with a high breast cancer risk may consider Mastectomies, implants, and we even touched on Breast implant illness
• + so much more!

GIVEAWAY

Rivkie has been generous enough to offer a giveaway of a signed copy of the book so check out the instructions for how to do that on our instagram pages this week! 

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Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness! 

Rorie Weisberg is a wife, mom of four, a health coach certified in integrative nutrition, Kallah teacher, diehard recipe developer, and author of the popular Artscroll cookbook, Food You Love: That Loves You Back. Her passion is Making a healthy lifestyle doable and delicious, favorite foods included. Rorie is the founder and CEO of Full ‘N Free, LLC, an exclusive line of better-for-you baking essentials. 

Tune in to hear Rorie share:

• Her personal journey from growing up on the Standard American Diet to developing debilitating postpartum thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis, to discovering how food is medicine and heal her body, reverse her diagnoses and thrive in her health today
• Why she decided to become a health coach and started experimenting with healthy recipe development for her friends, family, and clients
• How she developed her product line of better-for-you baking products to make healthy choices more accessible for kosher families
• How practicing healthy habits helps you truly live the life you love.
• What real self care looks like and how to truly nurture your body and be a mother to yourself.
• What habits to get started with to set yourself up for success. 

Connect with Rorie:

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Full N Free

Food You Love That Loves You Back

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness! 

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This episode was produced and edited by Intent Media

Knowledge about your health and hormones can’t get you that far. Applied knowledge in the form of healthy habits is what will make all the difference. 

In this episode Lauren talks about how small changes add up to big results and why you need to focus on cultivating healthy habits instead of striving for perfection.

Listen in to hear Lauren share:

• The compounding effect of our habits and how they shape the trajectory of our health
• How to create healthy habits that are obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying (based on the principles from Atomic Habits by James Clear)
• How becoming aware of your current habits is the first step to creating new, intentional habits
• The importance of anchoring your desired habits into your schedule
• How to set up your environment to make your good habits easily accessible
• The science around unhealthy habits (scrolling, junk food, etc.) and how we can break some of these bad habits
• How to make your desired habits more attractive to you 
• How consistent habits will shape a new identity for you
• + so much more

Books mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Podcast episodes mentioned: Episode #4- Why You Need to Get Off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

Follow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!

I’m so glad you were here today and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.