Healing Hormones

Please welcome to the pod, Dr. Hanisha Patel! Dr. Patel is a naturopathic doctor located in Columbus, OH. When we met, I immediately connected with her philosophy on how nutrition, lifestyle, and natural medicine can heal women’s health and hormones.

We kick it off with Dr. Patel unraveling why she switched from the conventional medicine route to natural, and how traveling the world influenced this decision. As herb enthusiasts, we talk about how antimicrobial herbs can be just as powerful and more effective than antibiotics! This leads us into a discussion on supplements, and why the quality and brand you buy is so important. 

Our main points of conversation are all about gene mutation, epigenetics, and balancing hormones! Dr. Patel explains the amount of disease that’s affected by environmental factors, and which factors you can change. She dives into the gene mutations that affect hormone balance, and how these mutations are very common. Dr. Patel also shares practical tools to support the body, like the best form of B12 and folate to take!

We Chat About:

• Gluten sensitivities & processed grains
• Investing in your health vs. paying for it later
• Changing your gene expression
• The amount of disease that is caused by environmental causes
• What affects our genetic expression
• The gene mutation that affects the way we process estrogen
• Genetic mutations and miscarriages 
• Slow vs. fast COMT gene mutation
• The benefit of genetic testing
• Avoiding toxic products + which app to use

Resources:

• Learn more: drhanishapatel.com
• Instagram: @holistichanisha
• Listen: Mahan Health with Dr. Hanisha
• Recommended Books: Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch

Connect With Me:

• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Google Podcasts
• Join the Private FB Group: Healing Hormones
• Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina
• Private Hormone Coaching

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Today I had the pleasure of talking to entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO of Viome, Naveen Jain! We met at the Global Wellness Summit, and he was truly speaking my language when it came to gut health. Today, he is here to explore how understanding your gut and knowing which foods to eat and avoid is essential for reducing inflammation and chronic disease.

Naveen shares how he thought he was doing the right thing for his body by eating certain foods, but realized after testing that he was actually harming it. This led him to create his new company, Viome! In our conversation, we also discuss why taking a probiotic can be harmful, and why focusing on diversity of food and fermented foods is essential. Naveen also digs into the problem with the pharmaceutical companies and suppressing symptoms. Tune in for this highly informative episode to learn about the microbiome!

We Chat About:

• How fearing failure limits our growth
• Your immune system is tied to your gut
• How bacteria affect our moods
• Pharmaceuticals negatively impacting our gut
• How vegetables may be harming you
• Recommended reading for gut health

Resources:

• Learn more: viome.com
• Instagram: @naveenjainceo ; @myviome
• Referenced Books: The Gut-Brain Connection ; The Human Superorganism ; 10% Human ; The Whole-Body Microbiome ; The Body

Connect With Me:

• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Google Podcasts
• Join the Private FB Group: Healing Hormones
• Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina
• Private Hormone Coaching

Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media

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FAM Training

Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).

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Please welcome women’s health dietitian and functional nutrition practitioner, Amanda Montalvo! You’ll hear how Amanda’s personal journey with hormone imbalance led her to helping women heal their hormone related issues, increase energy levels, and have healthy menstrual cycles. Did you know hormonal birth control causes nutrient deficiencies?

Amanda educates us on the role birth control plays in micronutrient imbalances, how this affects hormonal health, and the benefits of testing. We talk about the specific nutrients the birth control pill depletes, and when supplementing is beneficial. Amanda explains how each of us is unique, and why taking just any supplement may not be helping you. We also cover the different types of tests, like the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, and Amanda shares her favorite tests to start with when you begin your hormone and gut healing journey!

We Chat About:

• Anxiety & synthetic hormones
• Blood testing vs. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
• Digestion & absorption of supplements
• Synthetic vs. whole food supplements
• The four main areas for healing the gut
• Putting boundaries around phone use

Resources:

• Learn more: yournontoxiclife.com
• Instagram: @hormonehealingrd
• Listen: The Balanced Babes Podcast

Connect With Me:

• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Google Podcasts
• Join the Private FB Group: Healing Hormones
• Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina
• Private Hormone Coaching

Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media

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FAM Training

Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).

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Please welcome certified women’s health and nutrition coach, host of All is Well podcast, and author of The Happy Balance, Megan Hallett! Today we are going deep into the hormonal condition PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. After years of struggling with her own PCOS symptoms, Megan now uses her love of food to help women with endocrine or hormonal issues. She places a strong emphasis on focusing on foods you CAN eat, versus the ones you can’t!

We kick off the conversation by covering the symptoms of PCOS and which tests you should request from your doctor. There are a wide range of symptoms that may occur, but Megan explains the three diagnosable symptoms with PCOS, like cysts on your ovaries. We talk about ways to manage the hormonal imbalance, such as balancing blood sugar, stress reduction, and supplements. Megan then shares plant-based food tips for balancing your hormones, and the benefits of eating seasonally and locally!

We Chat About:

• Megan’s experience with disordered eating
• Brain, glands, and hormone production
• Chronic vs. acute stress
• Herbs & supplements used with PCOS
• GI mapping, DUTCH testing, stool testing
• How often you should test hormone levels
• Transitioning to going vegan

Resources:

• Learn more: meganhallett.com
• Instagram: @meganhallett
• Listen: All is Well ; Nourished with Nina: Hormone Health, Anxiety and Reiki
• Book: The Happy Balance

Connect With Me:

• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Google Podcasts
• Join the Private FB Group: Healing Hormones
• -Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina
• Private Hormone Coaching

Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media

Mentioned in this episode:

FAM Training

Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).

Join my FREE FAM Training

Today I am thrilled to be talking to Functional Health Coach, Christine Garvin! She specializes in helping women heal their gut and achieve hormone balance. In our conversation, we are diving deep into the topic of fibroids and ovarian cysts. We kick off with Christine sharing her story of having a fibroid surgery go terribly wrong—to the point of developing sepsis! We cover the difference between a fibroid and ovarian cyst, where to start in preventing both from developing, and the role hormone imbalance plays. Christine details foods and supplements to help with estrogen detox and how to begin Seed Cycling for hormone balance! We also talk greatly about gut health and incorporating stress reduction techniques into your day so you don’t have to deal with these health issues later in life.

Keep an eye out for Christine’s program starting in 2020 called Get Your Hormones Right! It tackles the physical, emotional, and energetic sides of estrogen dominant situations, like fibroids and ovarian cysts.

We Chat About:

• What is a fibroid? Why does it develop?
• The options doctors provide for fibroid removal
• Questions to ask to advocate for yourself
• How estrogen feeds fibroids & the environment fibroids thrive in
• When fibroids development in women
• The statistics of women who get fibroids
• Understanding grass-fed and grass-finished
• The phases of liver detox
• The spiritual implication of fibroids

Resources:

• Learn more: christinegarvin.com
• Instagram: @christinegarvin

Connect With Me:

• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Google Podcasts
• Join the Private FB Group: Healing Hormones
• Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina
• Private Hormone Coaching

Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media

Mentioned in this episode:

FAM Training

Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).

Join my FREE FAM Training

Today we are talking gut health, parasite cleansing, and plant-based eating for hormone healing with certified hormone specialist, Shannon Leparski! Shannon is the author of The Happy Hormone Guide, as well as the creator and wellness blogger behind The Glowing Fridge. Checkout her blog for yummy vegan recipes to support your hormones!

Shannon begins by diving into her struggle with acne, experience with birth control, and her journey of healing her gut. We talk about foods to help with candida overgrowth and gut inflammation, which both affect hormone health. Shannon then details how she eliminated issues with bloating and food sensitivities by parasite cleansing.

Our conversation explores which foods to eat during the phases of your cycle (menstruation, follicular, ovulation and luteal) to support your hormones! For example, Shannon shares how some of her favorite foods to eat during the menstrual phase are miso soups, black beans, beets, and kale. Even if you don’t follow a plant-based diet, there are so many takeaways from this episode. I can’t wait to share it with you!

We Chat About:

• Sugar, candida & gut inflammation
• Foods to help eliminate candida
• The parasite protocol Shannon used to eliminate them
• Plant-based protein sources
• Tying the seasons to your cycle phases
• Using warming spices in smoothies
• Glutathione & detoxing estrogen

Resources:

• Learn more: theglowingfridge.com
• Instagram: @theglowingfridge
• Book: The Happy Hormone Guide
• Checkout: WomanCode by Alisa Vitti

Connect With Me:

• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Google Podcasts
• Join the Private FB Group: Healing Hormones
• Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina
• Private Hormone Coaching

Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media

Mentioned in this episode:

FAM Training

Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).

Join my FREE FAM Training

Today I’m joined by functional medicine doctor and internationally recognized speaker, consultant and educator for women’s health and hormones, Dr. Carrie Jones!

We are getting into the nitty gritty of estrogen detox and the importance of hormone testing. Dr. Carrie explains the science behind estrogen detox, how it is NOT a cleanse, and details the phases and pathways. We also discuss how you can start supporting detox pathways to eliminate excess hormones from your body. This information is vital for balancing hormones!

Dr. Carrie is also the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc., who created the DUTCH test for hormones. She shares the benefits of DUTCH testing (a.k.a. urine testing) over blood and saliva tests. At the end, Dr. Carrie also gives advice for hormone testing, such as the ideal time in your cycle!

We Chat About:

• How our education system is failing women
• Dr. Carrie’s experience with the birth control pill
• Endometriosis, secondary amenorrhea & the pill
• Depo-Provera birth control shot: side effects & when to use
• Estrogen detox when you have little estrogen and a lot
• The gut and liver’s role in balancing hormones
• COMT enzyme, magnesium and estrogen neutralization
• DIM and lowering estrogen levels

Resources:

• Learn more: www.dutchtest.com
• Instagram: @dr.carriejones
• Book: Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch

Connect With Me:

• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Google Podcasts
• Join the Private FB Group: Healing Hormones
• Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina
• Private Hormone Coaching

Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media

Mentioned in this episode:

FAM Training

Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).

Join my FREE FAM Training

Please welcome certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack! I have to say, today’s conversation is one of my favorites. Lisa is here to share untold truths around the birth control pill, and educate us on the Fertility Awareness Method.

Did you know the pill is associated with increased feelings of depression and anxiety, along with decreased libido and painful sex? Lisa reveals the lack of education around the side effects of the pill, and how doctors aren’t trained to address the root of menstrual issues. We then dive into how Fertility Awareness gives you an understanding of your cycle, such as monitoring the three main signs of fertility. It helps you understand how your cycle is truly a window into your overall health. This conversation is jam-packed with vital information that will help you feel empowered around your menstrual cycle and health. I can’t wait to share it with you!

We Chat About:

• Lisa’s experience with birth control
• How the birth control pill affects our hormones
• What is the Fertility Awareness Method?
• Effectiveness of Fertility Awareness for preventing pregnancy
• Amount of days pregnancy is possible
• The amount of days sperm lives in your cervical mucus
• Understanding your cervical fluid
• Using the Fertility Awareness Method for birth control

Resources:

• Learn more: fertilityfriday.com
• Instagram: @fertilityfriday
• Listen: Fertility Friday Radio
• Book: The Fifth Vital Sign

Connect With Us:

• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Google Podcasts
• Join the Private FB Group: Healing Hormones
• Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina
• Private Hormone Coaching

Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media

Mentioned in this episode:

FAM Training

Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).

Join my FREE FAM Training

Welcome to the FIRST official episode of the Healing Hormones Podcast! In today’s show, Nina discusses some of the common roadblocks women face in the western medicine world, highlighting that you don’t have to settle for feeling less than your best, and it IS possible to get the answers you’re looking for from your doctors. In this episode, you will begin to gain the confidence you need to confront your doctors, and you’ll feel confident to become an advocate for your own health.

Nina chats about:

• Why she started the podcast
• The state of women’s health 
• Common issues women are facing today
• Her personal story through hormone imbalance and anxiety

Connect With Us:

• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
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• Join the Private FB Group: Healing Hormones
• Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina
• Private Hormone Coaching



Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media

Mentioned in this episode:

FAM Training

Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).

Join my FREE FAM Training

Welcome to a space for real talk about all things menstrual health and women’s issues. It's time we drop the stigma around periods and start opening up about the beautiful complexity of the female body.

Learn from the top women's health experts as they bring awareness to topics so often dismissed in western medicine, including PMS, infertility, mental health, sex, and even motherhood - nothing is off limits.

Get ready to step into your feminine power as we blend both science and spirituality to fully transform the way we understand women’s health and hormones.

(Formerly the 'Finding Your Shine' Podcast)

Mentioned in this episode:

FAM Training

Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).

Join my FREE FAM Training