In this episode, I sit down again with respected compounding pharmacist, educator, and hormone specialist Carol Petersen to explore the often misunderstood topic of "Adrenal Fatigue" - what it really is, why it happens, and how we can begin to restore balance and resiliency. Carol returns for a fourth conversation with an abundance of knowledge that will not disappoint. Enjoy!

We discuss:

🌿 What adrenal fatigue is and what the adrenals need to function optimally

⚖️ How chronic stress, thyroid health, and sex hormones all play a role

🧬 Why methylation matters for adrenal and overall hormone function

🥦 The foundations of recovery - starting with nutrition, blood sugar balance, and sleep - ALWAYS!

💊 Key supplements and nutrients that can support the body through adrenal repair.

And lots more!

Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, burnout, or hormone imbalance, this conversation will help you understand the why behind adrenal issues and the steps you can take to start feeling stronger and more resilient again.

Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She is the owner of ‪‪@thewellnessbydesignproject‬ and a force to be reckoned with when it comes to hormones and health.

You can check her out here;

Web - https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com

Take charge of your health radio show on Youtube - ‪@takechargeofyourhealthradio‬

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Are minerals more important than nutrients? I think there is a strong argument to be made for sure! In this episode, I sit down with Wade Lightheart to explore the often-overlooked world (and importance) of minerals and electrolytes, and why they’re the foundation for every metabolic and biological process in your body.

We discuss:

How minerals and electrolytes are the same (and why they’re not exactly the same)

How hundreds of minerals work together to support your energy, hormones, and nervous system

Why stress, how we live, and modern diets rapidly deplete mineral stores - especially in women and cause us to need a LOT more than we think

The real truth about hydration and why most people are chronically under-hydrated

The argument that minerals may be even more important than vitamins for optimizing health and performance

And lots more!

Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, hormone imbalance, stress, or recovery - this conversation will help you understand why replenishing minerals can be a game changer for your body, performance, and brain.

👉 Watch, listen, and share with someone who needs to hear this today.

📚 Learn more about Wade T. Lightheart & BiOptimizers:

https://bioptimizers.ca/

DISCOUNT CODE - modelhealth10

Instagram - / bioptimizers

YouTube - ‪@Bioptimizers‬

The Ultimate Nutrition Bible Book - https://a.co/d/dy0EZhI

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Dr. David Brownstein is back, for an exploration into the miracle of natural bioidentical hormones and how he has used them in his practice for the last three decades. This conversation will give you valuable insight on different considerations around the use of hormone therapy for both women and men. From depression to cardiovascular disease, to reading causing nausea. We think you will learn lots with this conversation.

We discuss:

💡 What natural bioidentical hormones really are and how they differ from synthetic hormones

🏥 What’s actually being taught in medical schools about hormone therapy

🧬 Real client cases from Dr. Brownstein’s practice and what we can learn from them

💊 The role of pregnenolone and why not everyone needs it

⚖️ How to use bioidentical hormones in synchronicity for balanced, optimal results

And so much more.

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, thyroid issues, or simply want to understand your hormones better, this conversation is full of valuable clinical insights and practical wisdom.

👉 Watch now to learn how natural, bioidentical hormone therapy can transform health, energy, and longevity.

Dr. David Brownstein is a Board-Certified, family physician. He is one of the foremost practitioners of holistic medicine and is the Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians and others about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice, including the importance of Iodine therapy. He is author of 17 books including the highly respected and referenced book, "Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It".

Find out more about Dr Brownstein here;

Book - Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It - https://a.co/d/bO1TUGb

YouTube - ‪‪@drdavidbrownstein‬

Instagram - / centerforholisticmedicine

Website - https://www.drbrownstein.com/

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In this powerful 400th episode (Whoop), I’m joined by Dr. Jerilynn Prior, a world-renowned expert in women’s hormones and reproductive health. Together, we unpack what really happens during perimenopause and why understanding progesterone can be life-changing for women navigating this transition.

We discuss:

✨ What perimenopause actually is and how it differs from menopause

✨ The common symptoms/issues women experience during perimenopause’s hormonal chaos

✨ Why estrogen levels are often highest (not lowest!) during this phase

✨ The vital role of progesterone and why it should be the go-to treatment for relief

✨ How progesterone therapy supports sleep, mood, heart health and more

✨ The link between progesterone and hot flashes, night sweats, and heart attack risk

✨ Why birth control pills and estrogen therapy can sometimes make perimenopause symptoms worse

✨ And much more empowering, evidence-based hormone care!

If you’ve ever wondered why perimenopause feels so unpredictable or how to support your hormones naturally - this conversation will bring clarity and hope.💜 Watch now to understand perimenopause, estrogen excess, and the power of progesterone.

Jerilynn C. Prior BA, MD, FRCPC (former ABIM, ABEM) was a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. She has spent her career studying menstrual cycles and the effects of the cycle’s changing estrogen and progesterone hormone levels on women’s health. She founded the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) in 2002 and serves as the Centre’s Scientific Director. She was also the British Columbia Centre Director of the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study (CaMos), that is studying osteoporosis, fractures and bone mineral density and has followed over 9000 adult women and men across the country for over 19 years, plus about a 1000 younger women and men aged 16-24 for two years.

Find out more about Dr Priors work here;

DONATE to keep CeMCOR going - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/donate/

YouTube - @cemcorubc

Website - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/

Daily Diaries - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/the-daily-diary/

Current & Past Studies - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/past-current-projects/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cemcor_research/

Estrogens Storm Season BOOK - https://a.co/d/irOZfJv

Estrogen Errors BOOK - https://a.co/d/a0UWL7D

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In this episode, I sit down with the genius that is Dr. Sam Shay to uncover the true drivers of hormonal imbalance and how everything from your gut to your mindset can influence your hormonal health.

We explore how metabolic health, liver detoxification, and gut function all work together to keep your hormones in balance… or throw them into chaos. From alcohol’s impact on estrogen and liver health, to the powerful gut-brain-hormone connection, this conversation brings clarity to the complex web of hormone regulation.

✨ You’ll learn:

The top root causes behind “hormone havoc”

How poor gut health burdens the liver and disrupts estrogen detoxification

The link between estrogen and histamine intolerance (and how to calm it)

Why alcohol can completely derail hormonal balance

The impact of stress and emotional health on hormones

The role of testing and what labs are worth your attention in Dr Sam's opinion

And lots more.

If you’ve been struggling with hormone symptoms, fatigue, mood swings, or metabolism issues, this episode will help you understand why and where to start. We hope you enjoy it and please let us know if you have any questions or feedback in the comments.

Known as the friendly "lab nerd", Dr. Shay specializes in functional lab and genetics analysis for data-driven results. Dr. Shay is also a Stand-Up Comic, using clean, observational comedy to educate and entertain. He is a joy to speak to! Find out more about Dr Sam Shay here;

Main website: www.DrSamShay.com

FREE ebooks:

Genetics testing: www.DrSamShay.com

Ideal Diet eGuide: www.DrSamShay.com/ideal-diet-eguide

Stand-Up Comedy Playlist on Dr. Shay's Youtube Channel @DrSamShay

D3 education : • Vitamin D: Which genes harness the sun, be... (you will find more follow up videos to this on his channel).

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ty Vincent to unpack the truth about testosterone therapy not just for men, but for women and even teenagers.

We discuss why testosterone is essential for both physical and emotional health, the symptoms of low testosterone, and the benefits of therapy when levels are optimized. Dr. Vincent shares his perspective on why testosterone levels are dropping in the general population and how this decline affects energy, mood, muscle, metabolism, and motivation.

We also dive into:

🔹 How testosterone converts to estrogen and the symptoms of conversion

🔹 Testosterone use in teens and what to consider before starting therapy

🔹 Why Dr. Vincent often prefers DHEA for women instead of direct testosterone

🔹 Forms, dosages, and timing of testosterone therapy and what works best

And much more!

👉🏻 If you’ve ever wondered whether testosterone therapy might benefit you or just want to understand the hormone better, this conversation will give you a full, fresh, science-backed perspective. This is a truly awesome conversation!

Dr. Ty Vincent, MD is an integrative physician who began practice in 2005 in Wasilla, Alaska where he had a large multidisciplinary integrative clinic. He completed medical school through the University of Washington, and a residency in family medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Vincent has gained additional training in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, environmental medicine, allergy and immunology, bio-identical hormone therapy, chelation therapy, hyperbaric medicine, integrative cancer therapy, Reiki and nutritional medicine. Dr. Vincent has lectured nationally many times on the subjects of bio-identical hormone therapies, vitamin D, and Low Dose Immunotherapy.

Find out more about Dr Vincent here;

YouTube ‪@globalimmunotherapyllctele4661‬

Website - https://globalimmunotherapy.com

Instagram - / dr.tyvincentmd

Upcoming BHRT event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bioident...

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Are women paying too high a price for success today?

In this honest and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with psychologist Irina Tarasenco to explore what success really costs women - from health struggles and body image, to marriages under strain, children’s mental health, and the deep unhappiness that often sits beneath the desire for outward achievement.

We ask the hard questions:

✨ Is recognition and career success worth it if it costs our wellbeing and relationships?

✨ Should women work and what is the effect it has on society?

✨ What role does the family unit, love, and responsibility play in finding true fulfillment and happiness?

✨ How can women create a life plan that feels balanced - where the “price of success” is chosen, not imposed?

And lots more!

This episode is for every woman striving to “have it all” while wondering if the sacrifices are truly worth it. This was a hard conversation to have but I felt it was needed. You may not agree with everything that is said in this conversation, but at the very least we hope it helps you think about things a bit more. If you’ve ever felt the tension between your career, ambition, love, family, and personal happiness - then this conversation will resonate with you.

Irina Tarasenco is a registered psychologist in the province of British Columbia and province of Alberta. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Psychotherapy. Irina provides therapy for mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, sex addiction, as well as support overcoming life challenges and transitions including relationship struggles. Find out more about Irina here;

Website - https://www.irinatarasenco.com

Instagram - / irina.tarasenco

Facebook - / tarasencops

‪@irinatarasenco‬

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In this episode, I chat with the wonderful and very sweet Jules Vasquez (Brain Body by Jules) about how to keep yours and your children's brains healthy in today’s modern world. We dive into the science of stress and inflammation, and how they destroy the brain. The importance of sleep and dreaming, blue light, and even the role that technology (like ChatGPT) might play in shaping our memory and cognitive health (decline). I soooo enjoyed this conversation and was blown away by Jules and her knowledge, including how she delivers information. I think you will too!

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

Stress and Inflammations impact on the brain

How the amygdala, the brain's emotional processing center, plays a critical role in the stress the "fight-or-flight" or "rest-and-digest" reaction

The prefrontal cortex's part in rational logical thinking

How blue light and poor sleep impair brain performance

Why you need to dream for memory

Natural and nutritional approaches to supporting your brain

Is ChatGPT destroying our brain performance and ability to think for ourselves

And LOTS more!

If you’ve ever wondered how to support your brain against the challenges of modern life and aging, this conversation will give you both clarity and practical tools.

👉 Jules Vazquez holds a Master’s in Health Informatics and works as a Health Scientist and Data Scientist, bridging the gap between research, practice, and innovation. She also teaches a graduate-level course in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and is a Certified Somatic Reprocessing Practitioner for Illness and Pain through Wellsprings Academy, which deepens her work in nervous system and mind-body healing. Jules has a very popular Instagram page where she provides fun brain game videos and brain health tips. Check her out here;

Instagram - brainbodybyjules

https://brainbodybyjules.podia.com

https://www.skool.com/brainbodybyjules

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In this podcast episode I spoke to the wonderful Lauren Vaknine about getting comfortable in our discomfort and what we may not be being told about mammograms and Paps - are these screenings common sense or more controversial than we're told? You decide. What we discuss in this conversation;

Why true informed choice matters when it comes to medical treatments

Laurens personal vaccine experience and how it shaped her perspective

Should conventional medicine be fully trusted without question

Mammogram considerations, do they help or cause more damage

Mammogram alternatives

Pap (smear) tests inssights - what every woman should know before booking

And lots more!

This is a conversation about empowerment, awareness, and making informed decisions around your health. We hope you enjoy it!

Lauren is a leading master holistic health and life coach, internationally-recognised speaker, health writer, podcast host and entrepreneur. She uses her experience with her 3-decade-long journey from disability to wellness, to help people transform their wellbeing and step into their purpose.

Find out more about Lauren and her teachings here;

Website - https://www.laurenvaknine.co.uk/

Laurens Mammogram Article - https://www.laurenvaknine.co.uk/mammogram

YouTube - ‪@laurenvakninelife‬

Instagram - / laurenvaknine

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In this episode, I welcome back my pal Morley Robbins to unpack the truth behind iron deficiency and why the conventional story doesn’t add up. This conversation should help to tie together everything we have discussed in our previous three conversations. But if you have any questions, please let me know and Morley will come back on to the podcast to answer them. :)

What we discuss:

Why low iron on blood tests is often linked to metabolic dysfunction, low thyroid function, and inflammation

The critical role of the liver and copper in moving iron and supporting hormone balance

Why testing serum iron is misleading and what to look at instead

Morley’s controversial take on why anemia isn’t real

Why Morley is against vitamin D supplements

How low copper may contribute to hair loss and skin breakouts

The connection between iron overload and cancer risk

Why retinol (vitamin A) is essential for optimizing human health

And much more on minerals, energy, and hormone balance.

Morley Robbins, MBA, CHC, aka “Magnesium Man”, is one of the foremost experts on magnesium's role in the body, as well as the delicate dance between Iron and Copper. He is a voice to listen to closely when considering Iron and always ready to answer questions from his followers.

If you found Morley’s information interesting and would like to learn more, you can start here:

If you’re interested in Morley’s new book [Cu]Re Your Fatigue: Second Edition, you can learn more here: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/cure...

Download the FREE RCP Starter Guide here: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/star...

Check out the RCP Premium Community, which includes two live Q&A Zoom meetings each month alongside an incredible library of resources to meet you where you are at. You can learn more here:

https://therootcauseprotocol.com/join...

Consider taking a deeper dive with the Root Cause Protocol Institute. You can learn more: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/rcp-...

Website address is https://therootcauseprotocol.com/

‪@TheRootCauseProtocol‬

Morleys BOOK on Amazon - https://a.co/d/8CWwcMs

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