Prepare to be enlightened by an engaging discussion with a true powerhouse in women's health!
I have the pleasure of being joined once again by the esteemed Dr. Felice Gersh, a renowned physician with a cutting-edge career in obstetrics, gynecology, and integrative medicine. 
In today’s episode, Dr. Gersh and I explore the intricate interplay between estrogen and immune function, delving into the impact of ovarian aging, menopause, bone health, mental cognition, sleep, and mood. We traverse the vast landscape of the gut microbiome and vascular system, unraveling the secrets of different estrogen types and receptors while addressing the crucial role of inflammation. 
With a keen focus on hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Gersh also shares her invaluable insights on the critical window for intervention and her exceptional approach to caring for women in perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Felice Gersh is an invaluable resource on women’s health! Tune in for an enriching discussion that will leave you eagerly anticipating more episodes with this esteemed physician! 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Dr. Gersh discusses hormone supplementation and menopause. 

The role of estrogen in the immune system

The systemic effects of estrogens

How to turn on the off switch to inflammation

The connection between estrogen and the gut microbiome  

The role of estradiol in the body

Having a healthy gut will translate into a healthy liver and vice versa.

The magic of phytoestrogens

The perfect storm for creating breast cancer

Is there a magic window of time for menopause?

Estrogen receptors and the risk of blood clotting

 
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Ep. 221 Part 1- An Integrative Approach to PCOS and Menstrual Irregularities with Dr. Felice Gersh
Ep. 237 Perimenopause and Menopause: What You Didn’t Know with Dr. Felice Gersh

Ep. 297 Dr. Felice Gersh: Estrogen, Immunity & Menopause Mysteries

Welcome to the Everyday Wellness podcast with Cynthia Thurlow! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF45, 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and the host of Everyday Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives. Her goal with Everyday Wellness is to help her listeners make simple changes to their everyday lives that will result in improved overall wellness and long term health.

Alternative Health

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Science

Nutrition

Health & Fitness

Life Sciences

I am thrilled to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Tony Youn today. 
Dr. Youn is a nationally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon and the author of many best-selling books. He has a massive social media presence and hosts the widely acclaimed podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show.
In our conversation today, we dive into Dr. Youn’s new book, Younger for Life, and he offers valuable insights on skin health and overall well-being. We explore the aging process and address oxidative-free radical damage, chronic inflammation, autophagy, and the impact of processed foods. We also get into helpful supplements for skin support, examine the concept of greenwashing, and discuss sunscreen, exfoliation, in-office treatments, breast implant illness, and the power of lifestyle choices.
Stay tuned for more!

﻿IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How to avoid aging too quickly through nutrition and lifestyle changes

How sugar and seed oils impact skin aging

The benefits of collagen supplements for healthier skin 

Hormonal changes that affect the metabolism and skin health after menopause

The importance of screening the ingredients in skincare products

How chemical sunscreens differ from physical sunblocks

Using Retinol for anti-aging and skin health

Non-invasive fat reduction treatments and their potential risks

Dr. Youn discusses breast implant illness

What you need to look out for when using Botox


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BONUS A Fresh Perspective on Aging: Dr. Youn's Expert Insights  with Dr. Tony Youn

Today, I am thrilled to be connecting with Jillian Turecki, a renowned relationship coach, educator, author, and host of the Jillian on Love podcast. 
Sought out for her empathetic approach, Jillian has guided 1000s of individuals over the past two decades, driven by an unquenchable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive. Through her compassion, directness, and authenticity, she has helped them transform their relationships with themselves by focusing on self-growth. 
In our conversation, we explore the societal expectations for women and how improving our relationships with ourselves allows us to become more authentic in our other relationships. We address loneliness and trauma, unlearning parental conditioning, and dealing with situationships, and get into the difference between sexual chemistry and a real connection, narcissism, and warning signs in relationships. Jillian also shares her perspective on marriage and the importance of self-reflection. 
Join us for the invaluable insights Jillian has drawn from her extensive experience over the past twenty years. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How women internalize narratives of weakness due to societal expectations

How self-esteem impacts relationship choices

What people can do to empower themselves and avoid feeling alone

The benefits of self-validation

What we can do to heal past wounds and foster healthy relationships

The challenge of distinguishing lust from love

Why self-awareness is essential within relationships

Red flags to look out for in relationships

How to deal with communication breakdowns in relationships

Tips for moving on from a broken heart


BIO:
Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher, author, and host of the Podcast, Jillian On Love. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands over the last 20 years through her teachings, courses, and writing to revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their romantic relationships. Jillian is sought out for her compassionate, direct, and very authentic style of coaching, teaching, and writing.

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Ep. 364 Forming Healthy Relationships: Insights on Commitment and Partnership with Jillian Turecki

I am honored to connect with Dr. Dave Diamond today.
Dr. Diamond is a professor at the University of South Florida in their Department of Psychology, Molecular Pharmacology, and Physiology. He has a Ph.D. in biology, specializing in behavioral neuroscience.
In our discussion today, Dr. Diamond talks about his journey as a neuroscientist and his interest in heart disease, and we discuss how Ancel Keys, the nutritional department at Harvard, and governmental dietary guidelines have significantly hindered our state of health. We explore the diet-heart hypothesis, the effects of seed oils and low-fat diets, the misconceptions surrounding cholesterol, metabolic errors, and the role of insulin resistance in coronary artery disease and metabolic health. We also scrutinize the implications of scientific misconduct, the effects of statins, and the role of nutrition in shaping lipid panels. 
Join us for today’s valuable, insightful, and informative conversation with Dr. Dave Diamond. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How Dr. Diamond became a leading voice in heart disease research

The negative impact of a low-fat, high-carb diet 

How the American Heart Association ignored the effects of sugar on heart disease

How seed oils have contributed to the obesity epidemic 

Why a low-carb diet could increase the risk of heart disease

How the demonization of cholesterol deflects from nutritional factors exacerbating poor metabolic health

How the benefits of statins get overstated 

How statins can lead to strokes and heart attacks and contribute to metabolic damage

The perils of scientific misconduct and the profit-driven pharmaceutical industry

The benefits of a low-carb diet


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Ep. 363 Challenging the Diet-Heart Hypothesis: Reevaluating Nutrition and Health with Dr. David Diamond

I am happy to connect with Coach Bronson Dant today. He has spent over a decade guiding and training people in health and fitness. He discovered the benefits of a whole food animal-based ketogenic diet for optimizing metabolic health and performance and wrote The Ultimate Ketogenic Fitness Book.
In our discussion today, we dive into the powerful story of Coach Bronson’s pain-to-purpose journey. We explore the value of mindset and look at how age-related changes affect muscle, inflammation, and metabolic flexibility. He shares his three pillars of muscle health related to nutrient density, bioavailability, and satiety, and we examine the importance of sleep, the impact of extremes in exercise, and the value of stress management. We also unravel the complexities of weight loss resistance, and Coach Bronson discusses his research from the Journal of Nutrition Metabolism and Health Science, sharing his perspective on macros and functional movement in menopausal women.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Coach Bronson shares his three pillars for nutrition

The limitations of basing nutrition on calories alone

How the hormone piece impacts effective weight management

How to avoid physical deterioration through fitness and nutrition

Why Coach Bronson advocates for living life to the fullest and dying quickly

How does muscle mass impact metabolic health?

The importance of taking a balanced approach to weight loss

How sleep aids muscle recovery and growth 

Stress management, nutrition, and fitness for overall well-being

How alcohol affects our health and fitness

The benefits of combining functional movement training and proper nutrition for older adults 


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BONUS Muscle Matters: Transforming Metabolic Health for Weight Control with Bronson Dant

I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz today.
Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women's empowerment and public education, appearing frequently to share her expertise in women's health and integrative medicine. She received her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine and did her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She is the author of The Menopause Bootcamp. 
In our discussion, we dive into paradigm shifts and identity differentiation in middle age, debunking the common misconception that our worth ties into our physical attractiveness or the ability to have children. We talk about ageism and the impact of misogyny on sexual education and healthcare, exploring precursors to disease risk in menopause, pelvic floor advocacy, bone and muscle changes in menopause, and the effects of disordered eating on mental health. We also touch on brain remodeling, the three Ps, and how cycle changes can impact our ability to interact with our environment and affect our relationships. 
I am excited for you to listen to this insightful conversation, which is the first of two discussions with Dr. Gilberg-Lenz.

﻿IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How women get pressured to conform to societal standards 

Sexual health education is so important

Why we need policy changes to address gender-related health disparities

How our past medical history is essential for predicting our future health outcomes

The importance of pelvic floor health for women

The benefits of vaginal estrogen and energy-based devices during menopause 

Why annual pap smears are essential for sexually active women over 40

The musculoskeletal changes that occur in menopause

How disordered eating patterns often get hidden, and how they can worsen with hormonal changes and mood disorders

How the brain chemistry brain of women gets remodeled with puberty, pregnancy, and menopause


Bio: Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
A Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, received her medical degree in 1996 from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women’s empowerment and public education. She appears frequently as an expert in women’s health and integrative medicine in print, online, and on TV, where she is the Chief Medical Correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show. She is the author of MENOPAUSE BOOTCAMP: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age (Harper Wave; October 11th) 

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Dr. Gilberg-Lenz’s Menopause Bootcamp

Ep. 297 Dr. Felice Gersh: Estrogen, Immunity & Menopause Mysteries

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