When I recently surveyed several thousand women in perimenopause about their most disruptive symptoms, what stood out the most was the reported mood issues. 

In perimenopause, your brain changes, causing a lack of stress resilience, lack of focus, and a lack of mental energy. 

With all that’s on our plates in this stage of life– between careers, parenting, our marriages, and keeping up with our health– declining mental energy is NOT what we need. 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, irritated, or more triggered along with

mood changes, it could be due to your changing hormones.

So how do you combat these symptoms to feel better… physically AND emotionally? 

In this podcast, I’m sharing ALL my tips to help you find peace and harmony because you deserve it.

Check out this episode to discover exactly what you need to combat stress and mood swings to feel your best! 

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Many of the women I talk to have been asking… 

What exactly is a blood sugar spike, how do they happen, and why does it matter?

Aside from causing all kinds of disruptive symptoms, blood sugar spikes are like tiny daggers that wear down your cells, your body, your organs, and your brain. 

Catch this shortie for everything you need to know about these harmful events, including how to track your own glucose at home AND a few simple hacks stay balanced. 

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Frustrated with not feeling heard by your primary care doc? 

You’re not the only one who feels like your menopause symptoms and concerns are getting dismissed. 

As women, we go through a whirlwind of changes– physically, emotionally, and hormonally– during perimenopause and menopause. 

And these days, we KNOW menopause isn’t only about hot flashes. 

It’s so much more. 

We become a different person on the other side of menopause.  

Women’s health practitioner and menopause expert Jackie Piasta joins me to speak to how we’re ALL affected by midlife hormonal changes– and how to feel empowered going through this time of your life. 

Listen to the show now for her top tips on navigating all aspects of midlife with ease, so you can feel your best through perimenopause and menopause!  

Jackie Piasta is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) and a certified clinician by the Menopause Society. She’s the founder and owner of Monarch Health– a midlife and menopause clinic in Marietta, GA– working to advance women's health over the past 15 years. Jaclyn is on the medical advisory committee for The National Menopause Foundation and is active in multiple professional medical and nursing societies including The Menopause Society.

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You may be struggling with metabolic dysfunction but don’t even know it. 

Subtle symptoms of metabolic dysfunction can present as everyday frustrations… but they grow into some big chronic issues if they’re not addressed. 

Low energy. Brain fog. Menstrual cycle irregularities. 

Cravings, crazy mood swings, consistent hunger throughout the day... 

Any of these sound familiar to you? 

If so, don’t worry– metabolic dysfunction can be reversible (and quickly!) with the right tools in place. 

Naturopathic Doctor Lara Briden joins the show again to help you make a few changes ASAP so you can improve your symptoms in just a few weeks– and they may even help change your weight on the scale!

Her science-based recommendations are here to help you move toward a healthier and happier future. Check out the podcast here so you don’t miss a tip on overcoming metabolic obstacles and becoming the best version of YOU!

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. She lives in New Zealand where she currently works with women to help them manage and overcome PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health concerns.

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It’s no surprise that over 85% of women in the US will experience disruptive hot flashes and night sweats… 

Our culture and even previous generations of women tell us that hot flashes are a “normal” part of the transition to menopause, but they could actually be an indication that something else is wrong.

And there absolutely IS a better way.

Catch today’s podcast to hear BREAKING RESEARCH that links blood sugar to hot flashes and what you can do to reduce (or eliminate) your symptoms–and learn:  

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The latest research shows that metabolic dysfunction is a root cause of many chronic diseases plaguing Americans today–

–including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and dementia. 

But there is a growing body of evidence that a number of the consequences of poor metabolic health actually hit women harder than they hit men.

Catch today’s podcast to find out the six ways metabolic dysfunction harms women, as well as how to heal from it–and learn:

1. What metabolic dysfunction actually looks (and feels) like

2. Why women are more likely to suffer than men

3. 6 of the most dire consequences of poor metabolic health

4. Why it’s happening and how to heal from it

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Brain fog is the real deal, and it hits women WAY harder than men. 

The symptoms can be debilitating, like forgetfulness, struggling to find words, inability to focus… And it only gets worse as we age.  

But it doesn’t have to! 

Catch today’s Six Powerful Ways to Keep Your Brain Young and Sharp–and learn:

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I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again…

Perimenopause– or the profound transition into menopause– is one of the MOST overlooked areas of women’s health. 

This 4 to 10-year perimenopausal transition deserves more attention because we’re taking on the MOST at this time. 

And although it’s a huge change in your body, you can implement several simple adjustments to significantly ease this transition. 

Packed with my top diet and blood sugar balancing hacks, daily movement practices, functional lab test recommendations, and my take on hormone replacement therapy… this episode covers it ALL. 

It’s time to OWN your power and become your best self. It’s not all about trying to navigate perimenopause and beyond… it’s about learning to live your best life and feel GREAT in your body. 

Tune into this episode to discover how to do just that!

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Almost 50% of kids today are diagnosed with a chronic condition. 

Let that sink in. 

Some studies state that children today are expected to have shorter lifespans than their parents for the first time in history. 

So what’s causing this disruption in our modern world… and how do we start with an integrative approach to care for our kids? 

Pediatric expert and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Song joins me on the show today to help us parents become MORE proactive. So no matter what our kids are exposed to– their immune systems, brains, and microbiomes can learn how to bounce back and stay healthier for longer.

Don’t miss this episode for top recommendations on how diet, movement, and gut microbiome health can help your child remain free from chronic illness, and live a healthier, happier life! 

Dr. Elisa Song is a Standford-, NYU-, UCSF- trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, AND a mom of 2 thriving children. Her mission is to revolutionize the future of children’s health. She’s the founder of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids– an online holistic pediatrics resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics. She’s chair of A4M’s pediatrics education and has lectured globally at various functional medicine conferences and parenting events. 

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With so much health knowledge at our fingertips, it’s amazing that Americans are getting sicker every year.

We’re more depressed. 

Our life expectancy is going down because we’re becoming infertile. 

So… what are we missing? 

Dr. Means joins me today to touch on shifting your perspective toward understanding an energy-centric nature of disease. More connection, and prioritizing good energy will help pave the way to a healthier future. 

Because good energy is the ultimate currency. 

Creating deep connections– between our body systems, ourselves and nature, and ourselves and other people helps drive the needle toward lasting health and longevity. 

Don’t miss today’s podcast to dive deep into what’s currently lacking in our country that’s leading to the decline in American health, and what YOU can do today to find good energy, heal your body, and create the healthiest version of yourself! Check it out here. 

Dr. Casey Means is a physician and the co-founder of Levels– a health technology company focused on reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to focus on the root cause of American illnesses. Her new book– Good Energy– comes out this May, and it’s a framework for the relationships between health, life, food, technology, mindset, and more.

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