Her Healing Path

In this week's episode, I'm answering your questions about a mix of women's health topics, from digestive issues and hormone imbalances to fertility, postpartum recovery, and navigating the world of functional testing and supplements. We talk about why symptoms that seem similar can have completely different underlying causes, what your menstrual cycle can tell you about your health, and how to approach testing and supplements without overcomplicating things. I'm also sharing what my journey into functional health looked like, balancing motherhood with running a business, and preparing for baby #2.

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In this episode:

02:17 – Why you're suddenly bloated after everything you eat

07:00 – Can you have PCOS without high testosterone?

11:32 – Trying to conceive: regular periods but no pregnancy

16:07 – How I became a women's functional health practitioner

20:35 – Hormone bloodwork vs. DUTCH testing

24:20 – Preparing for pregnancy: what to do six months before trying

28:36 – Is your acne hormonal or gut-related?

31:46 – How I balance running a business and motherhood

35:31 – Is it normal to have heavier periods postpartum?

38:16 – The blood tests you should request annually

42:14 – How I'm feeling about having babies so close in age

45:21 – Do you really need to poop every day?

47:00 – My thoughts on creatine for women

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Pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding place enormous nutritional demands on our bodies, but postpartum nutrition rarely gets the attention it deserves. In this episode, we're talking about how nutrient depletion can impact your energy, hormones, mood, and overall recovery after having a baby. I'm sharing my own experience in postpartum, the key nutrients I pay attention to with my clients, which labs can help identify deficiencies, and how to actually rebuild your nutrient stores. Whether you're newly postpartum or still not feeling quite like yourself months (or years!) after having a baby, this episode is for you.

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In this episode:

01:05 – Getting ready for Halloween

03:09 – How does postpartum depletion happen?

08:15 – A lot shifts during pregnancy

10:41 – Birth & blood loss

16:02 – Breastfeeding and increased nutritional demands

18:24 – Signs and symptoms of postpartum depletion

21:40 – Key nutrients to pay attention to postpartum

29:24 – Bloodwork + functional testing for postpartum recovery

32:16 – Rebuilding your nutrient stores

34:48 – What realistic postpartum recovery looks like

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Fall is one of my favorite seasonal transitions, and Ayurveda gives us such a practical way to think about supporting our bodies as the environment around us starts to change. In this episode, I'm sharing a modern approach to transitioning into fall using Ayurvedic principles, along with some of the science behind why seasonal changes can affect how we feel. We'll talk about seasonal shifts in nutrition, sleep, movement, daily routines, stress, and self-care, and how small, intentional adjustments can help you feel your best this fall.

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In this episode:

01:05 – Pregnancy update + getting excited for fall

05:15 – Ayurvedic principles of seasonal change

09:51 – The transition into fall

14:52 – Warm, nourishing foods

17:25 – Seasonal eating + gut health

19:22 – Creating more consistency in your routine

21:13 – Daylight, circadian rhythm, sleep

24:32 – Movement and recovery

28:02 – Grounding practices for a busy season

31:36 – Fall skincare practices

34:19 – Creating your own realistic fall reset

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Skin issues and detoxification are often talked about hand-in-hand — especially when it comes to acne. But does breaking out actually mean your body is overloaded with toxins or that you need to detox? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real connection between your skin and your body's detoxification systems, why skin issues don't automatically point to a detox problem, and what could actually be driving them instead. I also share how I approach chronic skin concerns with my own clients to understand what's happening beneath the surface and determine what their skin actually needs.

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In this episode:

02:50 – Skin issues + the detox conversation

05:36 – The detoxification process

08:39 – What actually causes acne?

10:00 – Hormones + your skin

12:22 – Blood sugar, insulin + acne

14:24 – The gut-skin connection

16:28 – Nutrient deficiencies + skin supplements

18:59 – Stress, lifestyle + skincare

21:41 – Reducing environmental toxin exposure

24:39 – How to support your body's natural detoxification

27:43 – When a detox protocol may actually be appropriate

28:58 – How I investigate chronic skin issues + testing

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If cutting out certain foods makes your bloating, gas, reflux, or other digestive symptoms disappear, it's easy to assume you've found the problem. But feeling better without a certain food doesn't necessarily mean that food was the root cause of your symptoms. Sometimes you've simply removed the trigger while the reason your body stopped tolerating it is still there. In this episode, we're talking about elimination diets: when they can actually be helpful, where they can go wrong, and why I don't want food restriction to become your long-term gut health plan. Our ultimate goal is to improve your gut health and give you more freedom around food.

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In this episode:

01:06 – Life update: Dog chaos and a big scare

12:53 – Why we need to be careful with elimination diets

16:39 – Food is often NOT the root cause

19:06 – When elimination diets can actually be helpful

21:01 – Temporary restrictions can't be the whole plan

24:04 – Low FODMAP: how it's actually meant to be used

25:56 – Why your food tolerance may have changed

27:38 – How your gut microbiome factors in

28:32 – Why there's no universal "gut-healing protocol"

30:43 – The digestive process

32:37 – How stress impacts your gut health

34:52 – The questions I ask my gut health clients

37:41 – Figuring out what's actually happening in your gut

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Your menstrual cycle can tell you so much more about your health than whether your period shows up every month. In fact, it's one of the first things I look at with my female clients because changes in your cycle can give us clues about your hormones, ovulation, nutrient status, thyroid, metabolism, stress response, and overall health. In this episode, we're breaking down some of the biggest signs that something may be off with your cycle, what's considered "common" vs "normal," why your own baseline matters, and how I use these patterns to determine what might be worth investigating further.

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In this episode:

01:06 – Life updates: so ready for fall…

07:16 – Your cycle provides clues for your overall health

11:28 – Cycle length and what's normal

14:52 – Irregular cycles and ovulation

16:06 – What happens throughout your cycle

19:59 – Heavy periods and the connection with iron depletion

22:33 – What light periods can signify

26:29 – Spotting: when it happens matters

28:00 – Is period pain normal?

30:59 – PMS beyond normal hormonal fluctuations

32:59 – Sudden changes in your cycle

35:50 – What to track + which labs are actually worth running

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It's been a little while since we've had a proper catch-up, and there's been a lot going on behind the scenes over here. In this episode, I'm finally sharing a pretty big life update that I've been keeping to myself for the past few months. I talk about what life has looked like lately, some of the physical challenges I've been navigating, motherhood, my changing relationship with movement, and what has me really slowing down and becoming more present.

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In this episode:

01:06 – I have some news…

02:59 – Exhaustion, low iron & nausea

04:34 – A new season of motherhood

05:51 – Noah updates

08:35 – Finally getting my energy back

09:46 – My relationship with movement

11:19 – Why I haven't run in two years

13:13 – Setting some goals for next yeat

16:57 – Body changes & a wardrobe update

18:43 – Learning to be more present

20:24 – What's coming next

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In this episode, we're looking back at some of the most-listened-to podcast conversations over the past few months. We talked about how your past life experiences can physically shape your body, why getting back to the foundations changed the way I approach my own health, what healthy female hormone function actually looks like, and why postpartum symptoms aren't always something we should simply accept as "normal." We also get into how to use functional lab testing strategically, simple ways to reduce toxin exposure at home, and why doing more in the name of wellness isn't always better. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been listening for a while, I hope you find a new perspective (or reminder) in this highlights episode.

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In this episode:

03:31 – How trauma can shape your nervous system and physical health (Ep. 96: Trauma in the Body; June 12, 2026)

08:23 – What happened when I stopped chasing wellness trends and started focusing on the basics (Ep. 90: My Biggest Health Mistakes; May 1, 2026)

13:37 – What healthy female hormones actually look like with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton (Ep. 104: A Functional Guide to Hormones; August 7, 2026)

18:41 – Postpartum recovery, depletion, and when it's time to look deeper (Ep. 93: Postpartum Q&A; May 22, 2026)

23:53 – Why more functional lab testing isn't always better and how I test strategically (Ep. 97: The Functional Lab Testing Series; June 19, 2026)

28:19 – How to reduce toxin exposure without becoming overwhelmed with Kelly Love (Ep. 87: Hidden Toxins at Home; April 10, 2026)

33:42 – When wellness becomes too much and why more supplements don't equal better health (Ep. 103: Supplements, Explained; July 31, 2026)

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Hormones influence so much more than your menstrual cycle or fertility. They affect your energy, mood, metabolism, sleep, brain health, and so much more. Yet many women don't start thinking about their hormones until they're trying to get pregnant or beginning perimenopause. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, Naturopathic Doctor and Chief Medical Officer at Precision Analytical (creators of the DUTCH Test), to talk about what your hormones might be trying to tell you throughout every stage of womanhood. We cover everything from menstrual cycles to fertility, postpartum, and perimenopause, along with some of the biggest misconceptions around hormone balance, functional hormone testing, and how to become a better advocate for your health.

You can find Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton on Instagram @dr.jaclynsmeaton, listen to the DUTCH podcast on Apple & Spotify, and learn more about the DUTCH Test here.

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In this episode:

01:05 – Introducing Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, Naturopathic Doctor & CMO at Precision Analytical (creators of the DUTCH Test)

03:59 – Dr. Jaclyn's background story and path to the medical field

05:34 – Why birth control is so commonly prescribed

09:58 – How to advocate for yourself in the medical system

11:02 – What functional medicine does best

12:37 – How healthy female hormones actually function

16:36 – Why "balancing your hormones" isn't as simple as it sounds

18:53 – Why hormone health matters even if you never plan to conceive

23:42 – Common hormonal patterns behind fertility challenges

25:24 – Tools to track ovulation

30:08 – How functional testing differs from conventional testing

37:20 – Androgens are often overlooked

40:36 – Hormones during postpartum and when to investigate symptoms

48:58 – What happens hormonally during perimenopause

52:50 – Rapid-fire hormone myths, habits, and practical tips

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It feels like there's a supplement for everything these days. Hormone supplements, gut supplements, cortisol supplements, metabolism supplements... the list never ends. But how do you know which ones your body actually needs? In this episode, I'm sharing how I think about supplements as a functional practitioner – including when they're helpful, when they're unnecessary, and why taking the wrong supplements can sometimes make symptoms worse. I also share my methodology for building clients' personalized supplement plans.

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In this episode:

01:05 – Life updates

06:28 – Why supplements are so confusing

08:04 – Supplement marketing is absolutely bananas

12:22 – More supplements does not = better health

16:23 – Supplements are tools

19:16 – When supplements are actually helpful

22:04 – When supplements can backfire

26:08 – How I build supplement recommendations

27:39 – Why supplement quality matters a lot

29:20 – The connection with your nervous system

31:08 – The optimization trap

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