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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ episodes

May 03, 2023Ep. 268 Understanding the Biology of Aging with Evolved Supplementation and Nutrition
I’m honored to connect with Dr. Anurag Singh today!
Dr. Anurag Singh is the Chief Medical Officer at Timeline Nutrition, where they develop next-generation advanced nutritional and skincare products targeting improvements in mitochondrial and cellular health. His background is in internal medicine and immunology. He has authored over 40 articles for top science journals and has more than 15 patents. He has designed and led more than 50 randomized controlled studies.
Today, Dr. Singh and I dive into his background, key biological hallmarks of aging, what accelerates aging, and what we can do to address aging proactively. We discuss sarcopenia, mitochondrial health, the gut microbiome, supplementation, and the differences between prebiotics, probiotics, and post-biotics. We also get into the benefits of Mitopure and the research behind it.
Mitopure is a supplement I have been taking for several years. I feel it has been instrumental in improving and maintaining the mass and strength of my muscles. Research has been emerging specific to brain health and cognition, immune and metabolism, and topical applications of Mitopure.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
The key biological hallmarks of aging.
How healthy lifestyle choices can contribute to our health and longevity.
How can improving our mitochondrial health impact our lives and delay some of the comorbidities of aging?
The key role nutrition plays in everything we do, including how we age.
Some of the biggest contributors to the aging process.
Five lifestyle choices that can benefit mitochondrial health.
Dr. Singh gives a simple view of the mitochondrial life cycle and shares his approach to mitochondrial health.
How Urolithin A was discovered, and how it works.
The difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and post-biotics.
Dr. Singh discusses the research that resulted in the advent of Mitopure.
Dr. Singh dives into the natural aging process of muscles and sarcopenia.
Why is it critically important to boost and maintain our muscular health?
How modern-day lifestyles impact the gut microbiome.
What are all the benefits of Mitopure?
Bio:
Anurag Singh is currently Chief Medical Officer at Timeline Nutrition, which develops next-generation advanced nutritional and skincare products targeting improvements in mitochondrial and cellular health. With an M.D. in internal medicine and a Ph.D. in immunology, his experience includes work at top consumer health (Nestlé, Nestlé Health Science) and startup companies (Amazentis/Timeline). He’s authored > 40 articles for top science journals, been awarded >15 patents, and has designed and led > 50 randomized clinical trials. His research over the past decade across multiple clinical trials on the postbiotic Urolithin A and its health benefits has led to the launch of multiple consumer products.
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Websites are: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/ and https://www.mitopure.com/
45 min
April 29, 2023Ep. 267 Hashimoto's: What Is It and How It Impacts Our Health
I am delighted to connect with Dr. Anshul Gupta today!
Dr. Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and world expert on Hashimoto’s. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician who worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic alongside Dr. Mark Hyman.
In this episode, Dr. Gupta shares his personal story, and we speak about the root of autoimmunity, how Hashimoto’s causes the slow destruction of the thyroid gland, and the impact of chronic stress, food, and an imbalanced gut microbiome. We also talk about toxins and infections, labs to look out for, fasting and thyroid disease, as well as medication options, peptides, and the issues surrounding iodine supplementation.
I sincerely hope you enjoy listening to today’s conversation with Dr. Gupta as much as I did recording it!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How Dr. Gupta’s personal health journey sparked his passion for thyroid issues.
What is autoimmunity, and what is Hashimoto’s?
How increasing doses of thyroid medication indicates a deterioration of the thyroid gland.
Dr. Gupta shares five major root causes of Hashimoto’s.
Why do foods like gluten and dairy make it much harder for the thyroid gland to function?
Why are heavy metals such a big issue?
The impact of exposure to mold and mycotoxins.
How the Epstein-Barr virus interacts with the thyroid, to make people more susceptible to Hashimoto’s.
How does exposure to stress impact thyroid function?
Some natural ways to detoxify the body.
Dr. Gupta talks about lab testing for the thyroid and Hashimoto’s.
The benefits of fasting for mitochondrial health- particularly for people with thyroid issues.
Dr. Gupta discusses different medication options for people with Hashimoto’s, including peptides and LDN (low-dose naltrexone).
Dr. Gupta shares his thoughts on iodine.

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1 hr 8 min
April 22, 2023Ep. 266 Optimizing Adrenal Health: The Power of Lifestyle Changes with Dr. Izabella Wentz
I’m delighted to connect with Dr. Izabella Wentz today! She is a PharmD, an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist, and a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease. She is also the author of three books. Her most recent book is The Adrenal Transformation Protocol.
Dr. Wentz joins me to dive into how to identify what is going on with our adrenal health and why adrenal issues tend to occur along with thyroid issues. We speak about her background and how it influenced her life’s work, the myth of adrenal fatigue, and HPA dysfunction. We also discuss the physiology of the adrenals, acute versus chronic stress, signs of a dysregulated HPA axis, lifestyle, the impact of trauma, and how Dr. Wentz’s protocol works.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Dr. Wentz explains what led her to write The Adrenal Protocol.
What happens in the body when we experience significant amounts of fatigue?
How the physical impact of acute stress differs from that of chronic stress.
Symptoms of adrenal dysfunction (other than chronic fatigue).
How does sleep apnea tie to Hashimoto’s and mitochondrial health?
Lifestyle factors that may contribute to adrenal fatigue.
Adaptogens and supplements that can assist in balancing cortisol levels.
How to know when to cut back on exercise.
Foods that support thyroid and adrenal health, and foods that could negatively impact thyroid and adrenal health.
What is molecular mimicry?
How does trauma impact adrenal health?
Dr. Wentz talks about her latest book, The Adrenal Transformation Protocol.
Something you can do right now to improve your adrenal health.

Bio:
Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology, and Hashimoto’s Protocol, which became a #1 New York Times bestseller. Dr. Wentz currently lives in Texas with her husband, Michael, and their son, Dimitry.

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Books mentioned:
From Fatigued to Fantastic by Jacob Teitelbaum
50 min
April 15, 2023Ep. 265 Love From the Inside Out: The Key to Living a Fulfilling Life
Everyday Wellness Podcast – Episode 265 – Love From the Inside Out: The Key to Living a Fulfilling Life with Robert Mack
I have the honor of connecting with Robert Mack today! He is an Ivy-League-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Executive Coach, and Published Author. He recently released the book Love from the Inside Out: Lessons and Inspiration for Loving Yourself, Your Life, and Each Other.
We dive into Robert’s background in applied positive psychology and the influences of experts like Byron Katie and Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology. We discuss happiness, the potentiality of partners, adversity, resiliency, and love. Robert also gets into daily habits that can help us become healthier and happier humans.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Robert dives into his motivation for getting into applied positive psychology.
Most people believe that happiness comes from external circumstances. However, research shows it does not.
How simplicity contributes to a happy life.
Robert shares the formula for happiness.
How inner work makes a meaningful, lasting, and sustainable change to our happiness score.
How happiness tends to lead to and facilitate success.
What contributes to the general perception that happiness comes from external forces?
What love is, and how it relates to happiness.
How to make college a happier experience.
How to become more focused and present.
How to remain present when triggered.
Robert talks about surrender.

Bio:
Robert is an Ivy-League-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Executive Coach, and Published Author.
Robert studied under the direction of Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology, at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). UPenn is the only institution in the world to offer a Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology.
Robert's work has been endorsed by Oprah, Vanessa Williams, and many others, and he has been seen on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Access Hollywood, E!, OWN, GQ, Self, Health, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour.
Robert's first book, Happiness from the Inside Out: The Art and Science of Fulfillment, is celebrity-endorsed and critically acclaimed. His most recent release, Love from the Inside Out: Lessons and Inspiration for Loving Yourself, Your Life, and Each Other, is a best-seller.

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Love from the Inside Out: Lessons and Inspiration for Loving Yourself, Your Life, and Each Other
58 min
April 08, 2023Ep. 264 Peri/Menopause are a Natural Function of Aging: See you later, Ovulator!
I am honored to connect with Esther Blum today! She is the bestselling author of "Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat," "Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous," and most recently, "See Ya Later, Ovulator!". Esther currently maintains a busy virtual practice where she helps women balance hormones, lose stubborn body fat, and treat the root cause of health struggles.
Today we speak about medical gaslighting, how weight gain does not have to be a part of aging, andropause and menopause, and the Women’s Health Initiative. We dive into physical changes and significant symptoms during perimenopause and menopause, the role of the pelvic floor, deciphering what the dreaded “menopot” is, what does not work, and advocacy in terms of testing and hormones. We also address constipation, weight loss resistance, and how our tolerance for alcohol changes as we age, especially when using bioidenticals or hormone replacement therapy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How women can redefine their experience and continue having an active sex life after menopause.
How to surrender, lean in, and take the pressure off yourself while going through perimenopause and menopause.
Why is there so much misinformation and medical gaslighting in our society?
Why Esther wrote See Ya Later, Ovulator!
Some common symptoms of perimenopause.
Risks women may face after a hysterectomy.
Changes that happen in the vaginal canal and pelvic floor during menopause.
The significant and profound impact of the decline of sex hormones.
How to avoid weight gain in menopause.
What can menopausal women do to prevent fatty liver and digestive problems?
Lab tests women should be asking their health providers for.
Why should perimenopausal women avoid alcohol?
Some simple ways to address constipation.

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Get your free copy of Esther’s Happy Hormone Cocktail

Esther’s Books
Esther’s book, See Ya Later, Ovulator!, by Esther Blum
Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, by Esther Blum
Eat, Drink, and Be Happy, by Esther Blum
1 hr 3 min
April 01, 2023Ep. 263 AMA with Ben Azadi: How to Unlock Optimal Health
Today I am honored to connect with my good friend and multiple-time past guest, Ben Azadi!
Ben was most recently with me on Podcasts #149 and #101. He is a prolific social media star and a fasting and ketogenic dieting expert. He is known as “The Health Detective” because he investigates dysfunction and educates, not medicates, to return the body to normal function. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp and the popular Keto Kamp podcast.
Today, Ben and I use an Ask Me Anything format and dive into listener questions. We talk about the nuances of macronutrients, fasting, and supplements. We discuss gut health and how changing your diet and intermittent fasting can help the body realign and be better balanced. We get into troubleshooting with fasting, including insomnia-related issues, and we also discuss the DUTCH test and how it can be beneficial in conjunction with other lab tests.
I love doing AMAs, and I hope you will enjoy listening to my conversation with Ben Azadi.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Serita asks how to keep her energy up while on a keto diet and fasting.
Mary Julie wants to know what is happening inside her body when her ketones are 1.8, but her glucose is 115, 19 hours into a fast.
How does losing sex hormones when approaching perimenopause and menopause make women less metabolically flexible?
Why is it essential to stay hydrated and get enough good quality sleep every night?
How circadian rhythm impacts our metabolic flexibility.
How breathing exercises can help us get into the parasympathetic state.
Janie would like to know how much protein her body can absorb at once and how much protein she should consume over a 24-hour period.
Suzanne lives a clean lifestyle and wants to know if there is a way to shift the metabolism of estrogen away from the 4OH pathway. (She is referring to the DUTCH test.
A listener asks how to use fasting to help with candida.
Michaela was recently diagnosed with gallstones and has one blocked duct. She read that saturated fat is not good for her condition, so she wants to know what she can eat to stay on keto.
Lena has been doing strict keto with OMAD for three months, but her GGT is very high. She asks if that could be due to fasting.
Why we tend to experience insomnia while doing a ketogenic diet, and how to address chronic insomnia patterns.
Mary Jo wants to know when to take my creatine supplement powder.
Ben and I discuss the supplements we use.

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Episode 149 – Keto Flex, Feasting and Fasting: Bringing the Body Back to Normal
Episode 101 Keto and Fasting the RIGHT Way with Ben Azadi

Books mentioned:
The Circadian Diabetes Code by Dr. Satchin Panda
Wheat Belly by William Davis
Super Gut by William Davis
Breath by James Nestor
1 hr 9 min
March 25, 2023Ep. 262 Ozempic: Exploring the Benefits and Uses - A Comprehensive Review with Dr. Tracy Gapin
I am honored to reconnect with Dr. Tracy Gapin today. He is a board-certified urologist and men’s health expert.
The current state of metabolic health in the United States and most westernized countries has sparked a great interest in a GLP1 agonist, AKA Semaglutide Ozempic. So I wanted to talk to a clinician actively utilizing this medication.
Dr. Gapin and I discuss what this drug class represents. (These are synthetic peptides.) We speak about Semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, and oral Rybelsus. We get into current research, side effects, who should not take these medications, and the mechanisms of action specific to the pancreas and beta cells, reductions, gastric emptying, and the upregulation of satiety. We discuss changes in the brain regarding leptin and how these drugs work. We also talk about weight loss resistance, and I answer questions from listeners.
From my perspective, it all comes back to basics. I believe that if we are to prescribe these medications, we must help our patients understand how lifestyle impacts weight-loss resistance and metabolic health. I loved that Dr. Tracy spent some time talking about the specific ways he works with his patients, even before prescribing medications. He also explains how important he has felt this drug has been for his patients.
I approached today’s conversation with an open mind, and I hope you will do the same.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How the GLP1 agonists help Dr. Tracy motivate his patients to lose weight.
What are GLP1 agonists, and how do they work?
The physical benefits of GLP1 agonists.
Who is Semaglutide not appropriate for?
Some of the common side-effects of GLP1 agonists.
How those who fail to implement lifestyle changes when they stop using Semaglutide may regain all the weight they lost.
Why it is essential to stay hydrated when using Semaglutide.
Why you need to eat enough food- protein in particular when taking Semaglutide.
How to follow the metrics that matter.
Some factors that could hinder successful weight loss.
What Dr. Tracy does to ensure his patients do not regain the weight they lost after they stop using Semaglutide.
Listener questions:
Why is a diabetic drug being used for non-diabetics?
Does this drug target muscle versus fat in terms of weight loss?
For how long do most patients take it?
Are there unique characteristics in perimenopausal and menopausal women that must be accounted for differently?
Bio:
Dr. Tracy Gapin is a board-certified urologist, a world-renowned men’s health & performance expert, and the founder of the Gapin Institute, the global leader in High-Performance Health.
He has over 20 years of experience focused on men’s health optimization, human performance, and longevity, providing executives & entrepreneurs a personalized path to fulfill their highest potential. He’s been featured in Entrepreneur, Dave Asprey’s Biohacking Conference, and as a TEDx speaker.

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50 min
March 22, 2023Ep. 261 Myo-Inositol: Why Supplementation is so Beneficial for Our Health
I have the honor of reconnecting with Scott Emmens today! Scott is the COO of MD Logic and a fellow health entrepreneur.
Scott and I dive into Myo-inositol, one of my latest and favorite supplements! We explain what it is, its mechanism of action, and how it impacts the blood-brain barrier. We discuss its clinical considerations, relevant research regarding metabolic health, sleep, sleep architecture, and how we supplement ourselves. We also get into how we create Myo-inositol in our bodies, factors that could deplete endogenous Myo-inositol, and why supplementation can be beneficial.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
What Myo-inositol is and what it does.
Why I decided to make Myo-inositol my next supplement.
How does a supplement containing sugar alcohol support metabolic health?
How Myo-inositol benefits metabolic health.
Will it break your fast if you use Myo-inositol in a fasted state?
What is the mechanism of action of Myo-inositol in the cells?
How Myo-inositol impacts the blood-brain barrier and neurotransmitter pathways.
How Myo-inositol may reduce inflammation and impact thought-processing.
Why is it critically important to maintain metabolic health throughout our lifetime?
Some natural sources of Myo-inositol.
How our modern lifestyles can impact our ability to create endogenous Myo-inositol and make it harder to keep the levels optimized in the body.
How Myo-inositol improves the entire sleep structure.
What distinguishes MD Logic from other similar companies?

Bio:
Scott Emmens is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of MD Logic Health. His interest in BIOHACKING and nutrition began in college as an amateur natural bodybuilder and Biology major. While in college he sought to teach others how to stay strong, lean, and fit via recovery. It was in college he created his first fitness system and a 30-page booklet called “The Natural Body Building System” He continues to be on the cutting edge of bio-optimization and utilizes ice baths “cold immersion” photobiomodulation commonly referred to as redlight and infrared therapies among many nutrition and fasting techniques.
Scott utilized his knowledge and love of biology and fitness to help drive his career in Biotech where he held a variety of roles as a Sales Leader, Disease Education Awareness Director, Director of Operations, and executive. In 2018 Scott was the lead founder of Olaregen therapeutics (Pronounced Ola-Region therapeutics.) Specializing in wound and skin care using nutrients, peptides, and collagen for a variety of skin conditions.
During his 20 years as Biotech founder and executive, Scott focused on a blend of integrative and allopathic medicine. Working within many complex therapeutic areas, including neurology, rare disease, asthma, and diabetes. Scott has held various strategic and operational roles preparing him to be both a health advocate and entrepreneur. His personal mission is to help people become their own health advocates while providing them with the knowledge and resources to be physically spiritually and emotionally fit. Ultimately leading Scott to create MD Logic Health.

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Episode 244 - The Metabolic Effects of Creatine Monohydrate: Its Evidence of Efficacy for Muscle & Brain Health with Scott Emmens and Kara Lazauskas
54 min
March 18, 2023Ep. 260 Eat to Beat Your Diet: Achieve a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. William Li
I am happy to connect with Dr. William Li today! He is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author. He is known for leading the Angiogenesis Foundation, and his groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases. He is also a Ted-X speaker and the author of Eat to Beat Your Diet, one of my favorite books thus far this year.
Dr. Li’s latest book is about what happens in the body, how it should operate, and the steps we can take to restore the body to its hard-wired level. We dive into how body fat impacts our health, the role of metabolism throughout our lifetime, the differences between the three fat-impacting hormones, including leptin, adiponectin, and resistin, and gender differences. We speak about new drugs like Ozempic and Semaglutide, the role of brown fat, the impact of the microbiome and specific bacteria, and we also discuss nutrition and lifestyle.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Why Dr. Li chose this time to write his latest book.
Why Dr. Li believes 60 is the new 20.
The four stages of metabolism all humans have been hard-wired to go through throughout their lifespan.
How does excess body fat derail the metabolism, and how can we unleash our inner metabolism?
Why is it better to eat slowly?
Why should we learn to respect and tame our fat instead of hating or fearing it?
Dr. Li shares his views on new prescription drugs like Ozempic and Semaglutide.
Dr. Li shares some interesting facts about body fat.
Changes that occur in our body fat distribution as we get older.
How can we help our bodies fight excess body fat, let our inner metabolism come to the surface, and lower inflammation by being aware and mindful?
How modern-day lifestyle choices contribute to metabolic disease.
Dr. Li gets into the interplay between the gut microbiome and our metabolism and the role of Akkermansia.
Some everyday foods contain natural chemicals that can activate our body’s health defenses, tame the metabolism and fight body fat.

BIO
William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author of the forthcoming book “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, Live Longer”. His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, and the Rachael Ray Show, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, and O Magazine. He is the president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation.

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Dr. William Li’s latest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer is available from most bookstores.
51 min
March 11, 2023Ep. 259 Breaking Down Perimenopause, Menopause and Women's Health with Marcelle Pick
Today I am honored to connect with a friend and fellow nurse practitioner, Marcelle Pick! Marcelle is passionate about transforming how women experience healthcare through an integrative approach. She has successfully treated thousands of women through her unique approach to wellness.

Marcelle is currently a faculty member of The Institute of Functional Medicine and has served as a Medical Advisor to Healthy Living Magazine. She has written countless articles and multiple books, including Is It Me or My Hormones?

I always think of Marcelle as a pioneer in the women’s health/nurse practitioner space. In this episode, we dive into her background and the impact of the Women’s Health Initiative. We discuss the limitations of the traditional allopathic model regarding hormones, common misconceptions about adrenal health, perimenopause, and menopause, adverse childhood events and adrenal health, how lifestyle affects our sex hormones, fibroids, endometriosis, PMS, PMDD, and contraception for perimenopause. We speak about endocrine disruptors, mold, and micro toxins. We also get into ways to think about hormone replacement therapy and ways to address intimacy and low libido.

I love connecting with other nurses and nurse practitioners! I hope you will love today’s conversation with Marcelle as much as I did!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Marcelle was part of the first all-women practice in the country.
How the Women’s Health Initiative has impacted health care for women.
The limitations of the traditional allopathic model, particularly in terms of perimenopause, menopause, and hormones.
The less common labs that Marcelle likes to look at for her patients.
Marcelle shares her approach to unraveling the symptoms of perimenopause.
Some unique ways in which Marcelle deals with problems like fibroids and endometriosis.
How childhood trauma could lead to adrenal and autoimmune issues, weight-loss resistance, and various other health problems.
Many of the things Marcelle recommended for treating PMS and PMDD back in the day (1985) have now become the standard of care.
Contraceptive options for women in perimenopause.
The impact of stress on adrenal function during perimenopause and menopause.
Marcelle dives into liver health and detoxification, chemicals and other factors that could impact our health, and changes we can make to avoid problems and feel better.
What Marcelle does to help women with low libido.

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All of Marcelle’s books are available on Amazon
59 min