Doing It Different

As a society, we seem to have lost the ability to have meaningful conversations with people we don't agree with.

And while I struggle with this sometimes too, it's something I think is super important to work on. Today, my husband Austin is back with me for another Q&A, and we're sharing our tips for how to make those difficult conversations easier.

We're also diving deep into our experiences during the healing phase of my Hashimoto's -- how it affected our sex life, my libido, and our overall relationship. I deeply appreciate everyone who's reached out to me in the past when we've touched on how this experience impacted each of us, and so we wanted to go even deeper into it in this episode.

As always, a reminder that neither Austin or myself are experts when it comes to relationships, politics, or medical advice. We're just here to share our experiences as we're navigating them ourselves, and hope they help you make the decisions that are best for you.

Highlights

• 9:40 The impact healing from a chronic illness has on your sex life
• 23:01 How to have difficult conversations with people who don't agree with you
• 27:14 What to do when you're feeling pressure from others to change your views
• 28:35 Why we need to be the gatekeepers of our own health

Guest: Austin Brawner

Related Episodes:

• 051: Life After Chronic Illness: Lyme, Psychedelics and Bee Venom Therapy with Holly Owens (@Wellthybelly)
• 042: Conscious Choices: Becoming a German Citizen, Navigating Family Tension & Making Friends
• 036: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions on Sex, Politics, Fertility & Marriage Answered
• 029: Doing It Different Update: Politics, We Took A Sex Course, Our Family Values
• 001: Carly and her Husband introduce the Doing It Different Podcast

Health Resources:

• Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here.

Your pelvic floor muscles are some of the most important ones in your body. Are you taking care of them?

Dr. Rebecca Maidansky is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Specialist, has spent over 10,000 hours working in her specialty and is the owner of Lady Bird Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas. Pelvic floor health is such an under-discussed topic that is truly applicable for everyone and has far reaching impacts on your overall health.

Tune in to learn more signs your pelvic floor is or isn't functioning properly, how to navigate pelvic floor health throughout all phases of pre and postpartum and why your pelvic floor matters even if you aren't expecting a baby.

Highlights:

• 11:33 Symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction
• 19:37 How pelvic floor dysfunction causes downstream effects to your overall health
• 23:13 How pelvic floor dysfunction can impact your sex life
• 33:42 What happens to your pelvic floor during childbirth
• 48:52 Ways you can support your pelvic floor on a regular basis

Guest: Dr. Rebecca Maidansky

Resources We Mention:

• Lady Bird Physical Therapy Website
• Lady Bird Physical Therapy on Instagram
• Lady Bird Physical Therapy on YouTube
• Birth Preparation & Postpartum Planning Course

Related Episodes:

• Podcast: 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra

Health Resources:

• Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @frolicandflow

Complete Show Notes Here.

We're led to believe that period pain, endometriosis, and fertility and hormone issues are completely normal. The truth is, they're not, and today's guest is here to tell you why.

Hormone health is the foundation of overall health and here to help bring this area of your life back into balance is Dr. Aviva Romm. Aviva has been on my dream guest list for a long time. She's been a doctor, herbalist, and midwife for over 35 years and the depth of knowledge she has around hormone health shines through our episode.

Tune in to learn more about hormone health, hormone imbalances, and what having "healthy hormones" actually means. Dr. Aviva also shares how intertwined your hormone health is with your gut and thyroid, and how she is raising daughters to have hormone intelligence.

Highlights

• 10:05 What the Hidden Hormone Epidemic is
• 20:09 What having healthy hormones looks like
• 33:13 Daily practices Dr. Aviva Romm has in place to protect her health and hormones
• 38:29 The connection between gut health and hormone health
• 44:05 The fundamental pillars of hormone health

Guest: Dr. Aviva Romm

Resources We Mention:

• Dr. Aviva Romm's Website
• Dr. Aviva Romm on Instagram
• Pre-order Hormone Intelligence

Related Episodes:

• Podcast 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra
• Podcast 050: The Connection Between Your Oral Health and Your Hormones with Dr. Leedia Riman, DDS

Health Resources:

• Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Can close your mouth and breathe through your nose for 60 seconds? If not, you may want to consider a breathing evaluation.

Good oral health and proper breathing are key to your overall health and longevity. Unfortunately, breathing and orthodontic issues are becoming an epidemic.

In this episode, Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian of Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry goes into detail about the current oral health issues we're facing as a society, key things parents should be looking for as their children's jaws and breathing habits are developing, and what you need to know to maintain good oral health well into the future.

Highlights

• 10:27 Common breathing issues and what healthy breathing looks like
• 19:35 The origins of the small jaw, high palate, crooked teeth epidemic and how these things contribute to breathing issues
• 33:58 Breathing issues to look for in your kids, starting at birth
• 48:47 The best things parents can do to support healthy teeth and jaw in their children

Guest: Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS

Related Content:

• 020: What Your Oral Health Reveals About Your Overall Health with Functional Dentist Dr. Burhenne
• Blog: My Oral Care Routine and the Exact Products I Use

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here.

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The effects of chronic illness can take a toll on nearly every area of your life. Today's guest shares how she took back control.

Holly Owens is a model, Instagram influencer, and health + wellness advocate who popularized bee venom therapy after her diagnosis with Lyme disease. Her openness and honesty around her health has resonated with so many people and her rapid growth on Instagram is a testament to that fact.

Today we talk about her recovery from Lyme, what's helped her become 100% symptom-free, and how plant medicine has been a part of her healing journey. We also dive into her relationship with her partner, what their recipe for relationship success is and how chronic illness can affect your sex life and libido.

Highlights

• 7:53 Holly's diagnoses with Lyme disease and using bee venom therapy is for healing
• 20:18 Becoming an Instagram influencer
• 32:55 Carly's profound experiences with Ayahuasca
• 48:41 Navigating sex and different levels of libido in a relationship
• 55:43 Redefining productivity based on your human design

Guest: Holly Owens

Related Episodes:

• 011: The Ayahuasca Experience: Relationship Revelations, Finding God, and Deep Healing
• 018: The Healing Power of Bee Venom Therapy with Brooke Geahan
• 044: Signs from the Universe, Relationship Realness, and Daily Practices for Health with Organic Olivia

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @frolicandflow

Complete Show Notes Here.

Sponsor: Our health and our life are only as balanced as our hormones are and unfortunately, we're living during a time when hormone imbalance and the consequences of it are rampant. One thing I've been doing to support my hormone health is drinking Organifi Harmony. It's a new blend and here's why I love it. It's full of things I was taking in supplement form daily to specifically support my hormone health, things like maca, chasteberry and turmeric, and it has a chocolatey taste so feels like I'm drinking a hot chocolate. Harmony has quickly become my favorite Organifi option and as always, it's 100% organic, and from a brand I trust and love. It's made by women for women and if you've been looking for a blend to support your hormone health, this is it. If you want to try it out, go to organifi.com/carly and use the code "Carly" for 15% off.

Half of the people on earth suffer from dental disease. Dr. Leedia is here to help you avoid being one of them.

Dr. Leedia Riman, DDS is clear when she says, you can't have a healthy body without a healthy mouth. With a focus in supporting the dental health of women before, during, and after pregnancy, Dr. Leedia joins us today to talk about how your hormones can be affecting your dental health.

From periods and birth control to pregnancy and menopause, Dr. Leedia shares what you can do to reduce or mitigate some of these negative impacts.

Highlights

• 8:45 Why you can't have a healthy body without a healthy mouth
• 15:53 How women can support their dental health throughout pregnancy
• 28:26 How birth control affects your teeth
• 38:03 How Dr. Leedia sets the foundation for healthy dental habits with her children
• 1:01:10 The oral care routine Dr. Leedia suggests to her patients

Guest: Dr. Leedia Riman, DDS

Resources We Mention:

• R Dental Group's Website
• R Dental Group's Instagram
• Dr. Leedia on Instagram

Related Episodes:

• 045: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? Implant Illness, PCOS & Patient Empowerment with Dr. Zen
• 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra

Health Resources:

• Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @frolicandflow

Complete Show Notes Here.

Sponsor:

Our health and our life are only as balanced as our hormones are and unfortunately, we're living during a time when hormone imbalance and the consequences of it are rampant. One thing I've been doing to support my hormone health is drinking Organifi Harmony. It's a new blend and here's why I love it. It's full of things I was taking in supplement form daily to specifically support my hormone health, things like maca, chasteberry and turmeric, and it has a chocolatey taste so feels like I'm drinking a hot chocolate. Harmony has quickly become my favorite Organifi option and as always, it's 100% organic, and from a brand I trust and love. It's made by women for women and if you've been looking for a blend to support your hormone health, this is it. If you want to try it out, go to organifi.com/carly and use the code "Carly" for 15% off.

The most successful and satisfied people have one thing in common: the ability to create and communicate healthy boundaries.

If you are a Type A overachiever who often struggles to create balance and harmony in your life, chances are, your boundaries are not as strong as they could be.

Here to help you flip the script is Terri Cole. Terri is a psychotherapist who holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from New York University and is the author of Boundary Boss.

In this episode, we talk about how to become an expert at creating, communicating, and keeping your boundaries.

Highlights

• 7:41 Why setting boundaries lets you live a life of freedom
• 20:42 How to check in on the strength of your boundaries
• 30:02 The first step in setting strong boundaries
• 38:41 How to navigate relationships with people who don't respect your boundaries

Guest: Terri Cole

Resources We Mention:

• Terri Cole's Website
• Free gifts from Terri
• The Terri Cole Show
• Terri on Instagram
• Boundary Boss Book
• Terri's Boundary Quiz

Related Episodes

• 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla
• 039: Motherhood Her Own Way: Self Identity, Marriage, & Intimacy After Birth with Adee Cazayoux
• 046: The Secrets to Lasting Marriage and Having the Love You Really Want with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, PhD

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @frolicandflow

Complete Show Notes Here.

Do you want to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and have the healthiest baby possible? Today's guest is here to tell you how. Fertility is so much more than just sex hormones. It's a complex network of systems that encompass everything from your nervous system to the social and cultural factors of your upbringing. Here to tell how you to get these all aligned is Dr. Cleopatra Abdou Kamperveen.

Dr. Cleopatra is the Fertility Strategist and Executive Director of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute. Today we talk about preconception, fertility, making superbabies, and the importance of having a Primemester - a protocol developed and refined by Dr. Cleopatra over the past 24 years. We also dive into The Fertility Pyramid, the most important elements of conception, whether or not infertility is real, and at what point in your conception journey you should think about seeking guidance from a medical professional. Episode Highlights:

• 5:36 Dr. Cleopatra's "primemester "and why it's important for getting pregnant
• 15:19 The 5 levels of The Fertility Pyramid
• 28:06 Social and cultural factors that impact your ability to get pregnant
• 34:46 Dr. Cleopatra's advice for women with autoimmune diseases
• 45:07 Signs that moving away from natural conception is the right idea for you

Links and Resources:

• Fertility & Pregnancy Institute
• Dr. Cleopatra on Instagram
• Fertility & Pregnancy Institute on Instagram

Related Episodes:

• Podcast 027: An Unconventional Approach to Motherhood and Parenting
• Podcast 041: Navigating Infertility: Causes, Testing And Your Options Before IVF

Health Resources:

• Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @frolicandflow

Complete Show Notes Here.

1 in 10 individuals will develop eczema during their lifetime. Are you one of them?

Skin issues are rampant. With a combined total of over 30 million Americans suffering from either eczema or rosacea alone, chances are you know someone who is struggling to have healthy skin.

Here to shed some light on this issue is Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS. Jennifer is a clinical nutritionist who uses a functional medicine perspective to help her clients heal their skin. When working with her patients, not only do they end up with clearer skin- their "stomach problems", chronic fatigue, and autoimmunity are often resolved, too.

On the show, Jennifer sets the record straight on whether or not your skin is reflective of your overall health. She also shares 7 of her top lifestyle and dietary hacks that promote healthy skin, what nutrients are needed for skin health, signs of underlying health conditions, and how much sun you should actually be getting. (Hint: No tanning beds required... or suggested.)

• 4:50 How Jennifer's experience with eczema opened her eyes to skin health
• 11:46 Does your skin indicate how healthy you really are?
• 15:21 Signs of having healthy skin
• 20:06 Seven lifestyle and dietary hacks that promote healthy skin
• 24:46 Understanding your skin's microbiome and getting clear on what symptoms you're experiencing
• 29:02 How to communicate your skin issues with your doctor and the #1 thing to do if they refuse to run tests
• 30:45 The right amount of sun for healthy skin
• 34:25 The most common skin conditions Jennifer sees in her practice
• 36:17 What eczema really is and how it shows up on the body
• 41:06 Root causes of eczema
• 43:47 Tests you can run to get to the bottom of eczema
• 46:47 How conventional, functional, and holistic providers approach skin health differently
• 52:06 The underlying condition that 77% of people suffering from rosacea have in common
• 56:35 What to expect when trying to treat rosacea
• 1:00:41 How to get in touch with Jennifer

Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a functional clinical nutritionist, founder of Skinterrupt, and the host of the Healthy Skin Show.

Jennifer received her Master's in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and Bachelors from New School University. She's a member of the American Nutrition Association, an Advisory Board member for the Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance, and a faculty member of LearnSkin.

In her clinical practice, she helps women and men with never-ending "stomach problems", chronic skin rashes, brain fog, chronic fatigue, and autoimmunity find a way back to their best health. Jennifer listens to her clients and looks for missed or dismissed clues that ultimately point towards the root causes that underlie their nagging physical symptoms.

As a sought-after expert, advocate & speaker, Jennifer has been featured on Dr. Oz, Yahoo! News, CNN, Paleo Magazine, and Philadelphia Magazine.

She is the author behind the best-selling book "The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper: How to Eat Healthy without Breaking the Bank" and creator of the Eczema & Psoriasis Awareness Weeks.

• Jennifer Fugo's Website
• Skinterrupt.com
• Healthy Skin Show
• Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soap
• GI-Map Test

• Podcast 028: What A Normal Period Actually Looks Like And How To Fix Yours
• Podcast 037: SIBO + Gut Health Simplified: Identifying, Navigating, and Treating SIBO with Phoebe Lapine

• Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @frolicandflow

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Love can be life-changing or it can be lackluster - it's up to you to decide.

Here to help you have the love you really want is Dr. Alexandra Solomon. Dr. Solomon is a relationship therapist, teacher, author, and sought-after speaker who is passionate about translating research and clinical wisdom into practical tools that people can use to level up their relationships. In this episode, she brings so many tools to the table that are great for singles or couples to have in their back pocket.

Stay tuned as we discuss what relational self-awareness is and how to increase yours, how to have a deeper emotional connection with a male partner, and the art of pausing during conflict. Dr. Solomon also shares the keys to reigniting your sexual expression, four relationship killers, and when it's time to walk away. Enjoy!

• 3:26 Dr. Solomon's work at Northwestern and in her practice
• 5:43 What relational self-awareness is
• 8:42 Discovering your own relational self-awareness rating
• 12:27 Dr. Solomon's two books for your reading list
• 15:00 How to increase your relational self-awareness
• 17:19 Why learning to pause and taking a sacred timeout can work wonders during conflict
• 20:07 The four horseman of a relationship apocalypse
• 23:58 Why men are conditioned to have trouble communicating
• 27:24 How a female can support her male partner in emotional connection
• 29:40 Tips for a man to explore being more emotionally expressed
• 35:14 Why sex is an important part of a lasting partnership
• 40:44 How to reignite your sexual expression
• 47:40 When it's time to leave a relationship
• 52:53 What integration means and how to know if you're ready for a new relationship

• Dr. Alexandra Solomon
• Loving Bravely
• Taking Sexy Back
• The Mankind Project
• Becoming Cliterate
• Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla
• Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux
• Podcast 035: Have More Orgasms, Debunk Society's Sex Myths, and Become Cliterate with Dr. Laurie Mintz

Over the last two decades, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon has become one of today's most trusted voices in the world of relationships. A professor, therapist, speaker, author, retreat leader, and media personality, Dr. Solomon is passionate about translating cutting-edge research and clinical wisdom into practical tools people can use to bring awareness, curiosity, and authenticity to their relationships. Her work on relational self-awareness has reached millions of people around the world.

Dr. Solomon is a faculty member in the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) at Northwestern University and a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

In addition to writing articles and chapters for leading academic journals and books in the field of marriage and family, she is the author of two bestselling books, Loving Bravely: Twenty Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want and Taking Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationship You Want.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.