Her Healing Path

My postpartum lab results were surprising. In this episode, I'm walking you through what I tested and how pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, stress, sleep deprivation, and overall life left very real patterns in my body months later. We talk about the difference between conventional vs. functional lab interpretation and why context matters just as much as the lab values themselves. To that point, I also share more about my specific pregnancy/birth/postpartum experience and how those experiences influenced my results. I get into how I used my particular test results to connect the dots and create a streamlined recovery plan moving forward. More than anything, this episode is about understanding that your body is not random – it's responding in its own unique way to everything it's been through.

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In this episode:

01:05 — I finally got my postpartum lab results back

03:03 — Functional vs conventional lab testing

05:38 — Context matters just as much as the numbers

08:25 — My preconception lab testing + results

12:24 — The impact of my pregnancy/birth experience

17:01 — The foundations: women's health blood panel

22:04 — Micronutrient testing: vitamins, minerals, amino acids

26:22 — The GI-MAP: gut microbiome diversity and more

30:45 — Looking at the big picture

34:25 — Answers, validation, and a personalized plan

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Bloating is one of the most common symptoms I see in women's health, but not all bloating looks the same. The timing, patterns, and surrounding symptoms can actually tell us a lot about what may be causing it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the different types of bloating I commonly see clinically and some of the most common patterns I find on functional lab tests of women struggling with chronic bloating. I also share why approaches like cutting more foods or taking random supplements often backfire. If you've been feeling bloated and can't figure out why, this episode will help you better understand what your body may actually be trying to tell you.

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In this episode:

01:05 — Life updates

08:40 — Misunderstandings around bloating

11:53 — Bloating immediately after eating

16:17 — Bloating that builds throughout the day

18:23 — Constant bloating

20:07 — The "root" of the root cause

23:10 — Hormonal bloating

26:41 — Figuring out why you're bloated

27:46 — The most helpful tests for bloating

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If I could go back to the beginning of my health journey, I would do things very differently. I honestly made things a lot harder than they needed to be. For a long time, I thought healing meant doing more. More supplements, more routines, more restriction, more effort and constantly trying to optimize everything. But looking back, a lot of that was just adding stress to a system that was already majorly stressed. In this episode, I'm walking you through the biggest shifts that actually made a difference in my healing and the things I had to stop doing in order to finally feel better. If you feel like you're putting in so much effort and still not getting the results you want in your health, this one will help you create a better wellness strategy.

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In this episode:

01:06 – Finding balance as a working mom

03:35 – Looking back on my healing journey

05:56 – Why doing more didn't help me heal faster

07:17 – Simplifying everything

10:38 – Personalizing the "checklist"

12:40 – How functional lab testing helped me

14:40 – Back to the basics

18:06 – Leaning into a more natural life

19:57 – More advanced protocols

21:05 – Phasing out your health plan

22:30 – A real supplements strategy

25:23 – Using my current labs to create a targeted plan

26:35 – Noah joins us 😌

27:55 – Building a life that actually supports your health

29:19 – Nervous system support and slowing down

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In this episode, I'm breaking down what actually happens in your body on birth control and what it looks like to come off of it. Birth control is often presented as a quick fix for things like acne, PMS, irregular cycles, or menstrual pain (among other things). But what's rarely explained is that it doesn't actually resolve those issues — it suppresses your natural hormone cycle. So when you come off, your body has to relearn how to do all of that on its own again. We talk about what's actually normal during that transition, what symptoms are a sign your body needs more support, and what a realistic recovery timeline looks like.

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In this episode:

01:05 – A little life update

05:28 – Why birth control is so commonly prescribed

11:31 – What it's actually doing in your body

13:23 – Why menstruating is so important for your health

15:05 – What happens when you come off

17:25 – What's normal in the first few months

18:57 – A realistic recovery timeline

19:29 – Signs your body is struggling to recover

21:28 – Will your old symptoms return post-birth control?

24:33 – When to get off birth control before pregnancy

28:09 – Common mistakes that slow recovery

32:17 – What actually supports recovery

33:51 – Taking a more proactive approach

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In this episode, I'm talking about something I don't think we talk about enough in the health space: the overwhelming pressure to optimize everything. Your morning routine, your supplements, your workouts, your nutrition and at a certain point, your health becomes just another thing (or many things) on your to-do list. From what I've seen, that's exactly where things start to break down. Because even if everything looks good on paper, your body still needs the capacity to respond. When your system is overwhelmed (whether that's from mental stress, physiological stress, or both) that's going to impact you. We get into what it really looks like to support your system in a way that's sustainable and actually works in real life.

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In this episode:

01:06 – Stripping down to the basics

05:21 – The pressure to "optimize"

07:43 – Mental stress

10:26 – Physical stress

11:51 – What drives your stress response

13:15 – The HPA axis and cortisol

14:48 – High vs low cortisol patterns

17:56 – Stress and the gut-brain connection

20:42 – The downstream effects of stress

26:24 – Common mistakes slowing progress

30:03 – What actually supports your body

33:40 – A sustainable approach to healing

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In this episode, I'm joined by Kelly Love (co-founder of Branch Basics) to dive into one of the most overlooked pieces of health: everyday toxin exposure, especially in your home. Many women are so focused on nutrition, supplements, and workouts that they miss this key piece. In this conversation, we break down where these toxins are hiding and how these daily exposures can impact your hormones, fertility, and overall health. We also talk through where to start, which changes make the biggest difference, and how to approach this in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming.

If you want to start making clean swaps at home, you can check out Branch Basics here (use code HERHEALINGPATH for 20% off Starter Kits, valid through 4/16/2026), and access their free Toss the Toxins course here.

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In this episode:

01:05 – Toxin exposure is often overlooked

06:07 – Kelly's origin story + healing journey

14:42 – The founding of Branch Basics

17:35 – Cleaning products: an easy place to start

21:27 – Product labels are purposefully misleading you

24:40 – How to reduce your toxin load

28:24 – What it means when you're "sensitive" vs not

30:35 – Are your symptoms normal or just normalized?

31:35 – Endocrine disruptors in cleaning products

37:28 – Hidden exposures at home

46:05 – Where to start without feeling overwhelmed

50:56 – Rapid fire round: clean living edition

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In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common patterns I see in my practice: women doing everything "right" for their skin and still struggling with acne. Spoiler alert: it's rarely just a skincare issue and often reflects deeper imbalances. I walk you through the internal systems that most commonly drive skin issues and how the same symptoms can come from different root causes. If you've ever felt like you've tried everything and your skin still isn't responding, this episode will help you understand what might actually be going on.

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In this episode:

01:05 – A mini life update

08:20 – I'm back! (work with me)

09:04 – Client case study: skin edition

10:20 – Why skincare alone doesn't fix skin issues

12:27 – Skin as a reflection of internal imbalances

17:02 – Hormonal patterns behind acne (and common mistakes)

21:43 – The gut–skin connection and nutrient absorption

26:17 – Blood sugar and inflammation patterns

29:32 – Detox pathways and hormone clearance

31:43 – My personal experience and the surprising missing piece

35:01 – How to actually clear up your skin (for good)

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This episode is a highlight reel from the past few months, pulling together some of the most important conversations we've had around gut health, hormones, metabolism, fertility, and foundational healing. As I revisited these episodes, one theme kept coming up again and again: doing less, but doing it better. Instead of chasing trends, cutting more foods, or layering on more supplements, this season has really been about slowing down, understanding your body more deeply, and focusing on the core systems that actually drive healing. Gut health influences hormones. Hormones influence metabolism. Stress impacts everything. When you zoom out, it becomes clear that your body isn't a collection of separate symptoms – this episode will help you see that bigger picture and better understand what your body needs.

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In this episode:

03:40 – Why detox cleanses can backfire (Ep 74: The Truth About Detox)

08:49 – Ayurveda and seasonal support for your body (Ep 75: Holistic Seasonal Healing)

13:29 – How restrictive nutrition trends can make symptoms worse (Ep 76: Wellness From Within)

19:18 – A root-cause approach to fertility (Ep 77: Unexplained Infertility, Explained)

24:33 – The biggest misconception about gut health (Ep 78: The Gut Reset Mini Series, Ep 1)

30:33 – What gut testing actually reveals about "good" vs "bad" bacteria (Ep 79: The Gut Reset Mini Series, Ep 2)

39:29 – The framework I use for gut healing (Ep 80: The Gut Reset Mini Series, Ep 3)

44:34 – Making sense of common gut symptoms (Ep 81: The Gut Reset Mini Series, Ep 4)

50:24 – The common theme I see with stubborn weight (Ep 83: Why You're Not Losing Weight)

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In this episode, I'm walking you through a client case study that highlights how important nutrition is during pregnancy and postpartum. These are two of the most demanding phases for your body, and many women are still undernourished going into them. I break down what happens in your body during pregnancy when nutrients are low. We also talk about how this can show up postpartum and the key foundations that make the biggest difference in avoiding depletion and replenishing essential nutrients.

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In this episode:

01:05 – A little life update

01:52 – Pregnancy is nutritionally demanding

03:00 – Signs you may be undernourished

05:13 – Postpartum depletion and recovery

06:50 – The effect of underlying issues

08:06 – Key macronutrients

10:23 – Essential micronutrients and prenatals pitfalls

12:18 – Nervous system and stress in postpartum

14:12 – What to do when nutrition isn't enough

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In this episode, I'm talking about something that comes up with so many women who walk into my practice: stubborn weight. Many women I work with are already eating well, exercising, and trying to take care of their health—but the scale won't move or they're gaining weight without understanding why. That disconnect can feel incredibly frustrating. The reality is that weight isn't always about sheer willpower or calorie math. Your body's internal environment plays a huge role in how it uses and stores energy. Understanding the bigger picture of your health can change the way you approach stubborn weight.

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In this episode:

01:05 – The pattern I see with clients struggling to lose weight

04:35 – "Calories in, calories out" is an oversimplification

07:22 – Stress and cortisol patterns that affect weight

14:13 – Thyroid health and metabolism

19:20 – Blood sugar patterns that can drive weight gain

24:04 – The essential role of androgens

26:59 – Inflammation is a hidden driver of stubborn weight

30:40 – What actually helps the body release weight

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