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Hormones can feel like a mystery, especially when symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, hot flashes, low libido, UTIs, and even frozen shoulder seem to come out of nowhere. In this episode, I sit down with hormone specialist and pharmacist Dr. Tiffany Ruder to separate fact from fiction and help you understand what may really be happening inside your body.

Dr. Ruder explains how hormonal changes can affect nearly every aspect of health, why brain fog isn't something women should simply accept as a normal part of aging, and how personalized hormone therapy may help address common midlife symptoms. We also explore the growing interest in peptide therapy, what the science currently shows, and the questions women should ask when evaluating treatment options.

Whether you're curious about hormone replacement therapy, pellets, creatine, or struggling with symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, or simply want a clearer understanding of your body's changing needs, this conversation offers practical insights and evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions.

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Julieanna and Lauren talk about the concept of healthspan versus lifespan, the mechanisms of aging, the importance of a plant-based diet, and the role of phytonutrients. Then they get into a deep conversation about new evidence that women do need extra protein as they age. This is brand new information and the first time that Julieanna is speaking about this evolving topic. This is a lively conversation that covers the topic of marriage and matchmaking, to gratitude, to the six daily threes to help you get all the nutrients you need to live a long and healthy life.

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01:27 Journey to Plant-Based Nutrition
05:21 The Evolution of Plant-Based Diets
09:52 The Choose You Now Diet
14:23 Understanding Aging and HealthSpan
15:46 Understanding Healthspan vs Lifespan
16:48 The Mechanisms of Aging and Inflammation
18:58 The Importance of a Plant-Based Diet
19:17 Phytonutrients and Their Benefits
21:59 Rethinking Protein Needs
33:13 The Concept of Hara Hachibu and Eating Mindfully
35:53 The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods
40:22 Understanding Metabolic Winter
44:22 The Role of Methionine in Health
47:32 Advice for Aging Well and Beyond

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Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns, even when you know better?

Maybe you struggle to speak up for yourself, set boundaries, stop people-pleasing, or finally go after what you want. You know what to do. You've read the books. You've listened to the podcasts. Yet somehow, nothing really changes.

According to belief expert Shelly Lefkoe, the problem isn't a lack of willpower. It's the beliefs you've been carrying since childhood.

In this eye-opening conversation, Shelly explains how the meanings we assign to childhood experiences become beliefs about ourselves, and how those beliefs quietly shape our relationships, careers, parenting, confidence, and happiness for decades.

We discuss why evidence rarely changes deeply held beliefs, the five limiting beliefs most people carry, and why so many of us spend our lives trying to prove we're good enough, lovable enough, or worthy enough.

Shelly also shares powerful insights into parenting, including how well-meaning parents unintentionally create limiting beliefs in their children and how we can do things differently.

If you've ever felt stuck, self-critical, or trapped in patterns that don't make sense, this episode may completely change the way you see yourself and what's possible for your future.

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01:31 The Lefko Method and Its Origins
08:30 Understanding Limiting Beliefs
18:15 The Impact of Beliefs on Behavior
23:08 The Meaning We Assign to Events
31:10 Understanding the Meaning Behind Emotions
31:21 Eliminating Negative Emotions
33:18 Common Limiting Beliefs
37:17 The Impact of Beliefs on Relationships
41:19 Effective Parenting Strategies
45:28 Raising Confident Children
47:17 Steps to Eliminate Limiting Beliefs
50:24 Introduction and Appreciation
50:46 The Importance of Reviews and Community Support

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Could your sleep struggles be connected to your heart meridian?

In this week's mini-episode, Dreena Burton returns to explore the wisdom of Chinese medicine for summer, the season associated with the fire element, joy, connection, and the heart. Dreena explains how excess "fire" in the body may make it difficult to settle into sleep, why the heart is considered the home of the spirit, and how simple acupressure techniques may help calm the mind before bed.

You'll also learn about the Chinese organ clock, the fascinating connection between waking at specific times during the night and different organ systems, and how seasonal foods can help support balance during the hottest months of the year.

Plus, Dreena shares a simple heart-meridian fascia flow and an acupressure point you can try tonight.

In This Episode:

•  Why summer is associated with the fire element in Chinese medicine 
•  The connection between the heart, joy, and sleep 
•  How excess internal "heat" may interfere with falling asleep 
•  The Heart 7 ("Spirit Gate") acupressure point for relaxation 
•  What waking at 1 a.m., 3 a.m., or 5 a.m. may reveal about your body 
•  The Chinese organ clock explained 
•  Foods that help support heart energy during summer 
•  Why bitter greens, seasonal fruit, and cooling foods matter 
•  A simple heart-meridian fascia flow you can practice at home 
•  The importance of balancing activity, connection, and quiet time during summer 

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Dr. Fuhrman introduces us to the Nutritarian Diet; a diet of excellence that can help us live to 100 in good health. He also discusses the dangers of keto and paleo diets, emphasizing the negative impact of animal protein on lifespan. Additionally, he shares personal anecdotes of miraculous recoveries through a nutritarian diet.

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In this mini-episode, Lauren Bernick tells you what really works to get glowing skin. She even admits to some embarrassing practices. Lauren believes that if you wouldn't want a product in your mouth, you shouldn't put it on your skin. She has real recommendations for what works. Lauren also dives into the science behind hair loss, the main cause, what to test for, and how to regrow hair. You don't want to miss this episode!

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We are hearing good stories and getting important lessons with Molly Patrick of Clean Food Dirty Girl. From her parents' incredible meet-cute to living in a teepee without running water or electricity as a child to her quitting smoking and drinking, she lays it out. 

Molly is big into allowing and letting. She had to be to give up her two bottles of wine a day and smoking a pack a day habits. She embraced the suck, as she says. 

She now has a thriving business where she helps people change their health by eating a whole-food, plant-based diet through meal plans and groups. 

Listen as she shares her big life lessons. 

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Curious to know what lymphatic drainage is, what it does, and how to do it? Tune in. 

In this mini-episode, Dreena Burton joins Lauren Bernick to explain the connection between fascia 
health, lymphatic flow, and overall wellness. Drawing from both fascia science and Chinese medicine, Dreena shares simple practices that may help support detoxification, reduce stiffness, and improve how your body feels day to day.

They discuss dry brushing, diaphragmatic breathing, liver flow, and why movement matters for keeping your lymphatic system functioning well. 

Dreena demonstrates a fascia exercise for your liver that helps with pain on the outside of your leg and knee. She then goes through how to do a lymphatic drain, using your fingers. 

Topics include: fascia health, lymphatic drainage, pain reduction, dry brushing, deep breathing, liver support, and Chinese medicine.

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In this episode of Age Like a Badass Mother, Lauren sits down with spiritual acupuncturist and healer Banya Lim to explore intuition, emotional healing, and the connection between the body, mind, and spirit. Coming from a long lineage of healers, Banya shares her personal journey through depression and gastrointestinal issues, and how meditation, movement, and learning to “feel differently” helped her heal from the inside out.

The conversation dives into body wisdom, the emotional energy we carry, and the subtle ways intuition shows up in everyday life, even through the colors we’re drawn to wear. Banya explains how learning to listen to ourselves can lead to profound healing, better self-care, and a more aligned, harmonious life.

Topics Explored: 

• Banya’s background as a spiritual acupuncturist from a family of healers
• Her experience with depression and chronic gastrointestinal problems
• Healing through meditation, movement, and emotional awareness
• The connection between emotional and physical health
• How intuition can guide healing and life decisions
• Learning to trust your body’s signals and instincts
• The role of self-awareness in personal growth and well-being

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00:00 Introduction to Banya Lim and Her Journey

03:12 Understanding Spiritual Acupuncture

07:05 Overcoming Language Barriers and Cultural Challenges

08:30 Banya's Personal Struggles and Healing Journey

14:22 The Concept of Qi and Energy Blockages

18:23 Emotions and Their Connection to Organs

18:54 Understanding Emotions and Physical Health

25:03 The Five Elements and Their Impact

29:04 Chi Mastery: A Holistic Approach to Healing

32:37 Reconnecting with Intuition and Body Awareness

36:52 Navigating Menopause: Balancing Yin and Yang

41:15 Aging and Consciousness: The Journey Beyond the Body

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Can food really help you age better? In this episode of Age Like a Badass Mother, Lauren Bernick breaks down why a whole-food, plant-based diet is often called the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth.

Lauren shares how nutrition transformed her own health after reversing heart disease, and explains the science behind how plant foods support healthy aging from the inside out. From protecting your arteries and brain to improving skin, energy, and longevity, this episode explores the powerful connection between what’s on your plate and how you feel as you age.

You’ll also learn the top anti-aging foods Lauren swears by, why colorful plants matter, and simple ways to make plant-based eating more practical in everyday life.

In This Episode

•  How a whole-food, plant-based diet supports healthy aging 
•  The connection between nutrition and heart health 
•  Why inflammation and oxidative stress accelerate aging 
•  Foods that support brain, skin, and vascular health 
•  The role of fiber and gut health in longevity 
•  What “Blue Zone” populations teach us about living longer 
•  Simple ways to eat more plants without overcomplicating it

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