Her Healing Path

This episode brings together the best moments from the podcast this year. You'll hear the truth about my experience in pregnancy/birth/postpartum, why fatigue isn't random, what your metabolism really needs, how fertility reflects your whole-body health (even if you're not trying to conceive), and the essential daily habits that support hormones and gut function. If you've been trying to connect the dots with your symptoms or you're planning to take your health more seriously in the new year, this episode is a great place to start.

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In this episode:

02:23 – My wild birth story (ep 61 – Oct 10, 2025)

25:48 – Is my fatigue hormonal? (ep 57 – Sep 12, 2025)

28:27 – Dadhood & pregnancy, convo with Alé (ep 70 – Dec 12, 2025)

37:04 – The importance of fertility for women's health (ep 43 – Jun 6, 2025)

41:17 – Pregnancy body image: my honest truth (ep 55 – Aug 29, 2025)

51:31 – What a functional practitioner actually does (ep 57 – Sep 12, 2025)

58:09 – How long should I prepare my body before TTC? (ep 47 – Jul 4, 2025)

1:00:51 – How restriction affected my metabolism (ep 68 – Nov 28, 2025)

1:05:06 – The most important aspect of gut health (ep 60 – Oct 3, 2025)

1:08:14 – The most common reason energy flatlines (ep 59 – Sep 26, 2025)

1:12:30 – The simplest, most underrated hormone habit (ep 58 – Sep 19, 2025)

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It's time for our annual new year intention-setting ritual. We begin by reflecting on 2025: considering your highs and lows, and deciding what to bring with you and what to leave behind as you move into 2026. Then, we look ahead to the new year: your biggest dreams, holistic health goals, and vision for 2026 – and we'll identify the actionable steps that will turn your vision into reality. This episode will help you set deeply meaningful intentions for the year ahead.

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In this episode:

01:05 – Welcome to your intention setting ritual

03:51 – Setting up your space

04:57 – Quick guided meditation

07:23 – Reflecting on your 2025 high

10:05 – Reflecting on your 2025 low

14:35 – What supported your health in 2025?

17:54 – Where health felt out of balance

21:39 – A gratitude practice

26:47 – What are you carrying into 2026?

30:09 – Biggest dream for the year ahead

32:33 – Inviting more joy and lightness

35:30 – Defining balance on your terms

39:18 – Choosing your top health priorities

43:48 – Redefining self-care for 2026

45:22 – Turning your goals into actionable steps

51:13 – Choosing your 2026 theme

54:50 – Planning your year intentionally

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Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and becoming Noah's parents completely reshaped our lives this year. In this episode, I'm joined by my husband for an unfiltered conversation about what it's really been like: from pregnancy and birth to navigating postpartum recovery and what's shifted in our marriage. We answer your questions, share how the same moments felt very different from each side, talk about what surprised him most about pregnancy and birth, what supporting a partner truly looks like, and how parenthood changes everything. This episode is a real (at times funny) behind-the-scenes look.

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In this episode:

03:23 – Alé's back!

04:20 – His experience of the birth

07:14 – The hardest part of the birth

09:12 – Alé during the pregnancy

10:35 – My lab testing guinea pig

11:21 – Cold plunging + sauna

14:17 – What Alé loves about being a dad

16:52 – The best ways to support a pregnant woman

20:19 – Baby #2?

24:10 – Parenthood changed our relationship

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When life feels like a nonstop cycle of to-do lists, deadlines, and obligations, it's easy to get stuck in survival mode without even realizing it. In this episode, I'll break down what survival mode really is, the signs your nervous system is stuck there, and how chronic stress impacts your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. You'll also learn simple, practical steps to signal safety to your body. And since the holiday season can magnify stress more than any other time of year, I'll share how to move through this time of year while staying grounded, protecting your energy, and actually enjoying the season.

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In this episode:

01:05 — December craziness

05:20 — Why you're body goes into survival mode when you're stressed

06:22 — Signs your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight

08:29 — Feeling guilty about resting

10:24 — How your body adapts to survival mode (and why it stays stuck)

12:47 — 5 practical steps you can take to signal safety to your body

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When it comes to metabolism, you might think that eating less, skipping meals, or cutting calories will help you lose weight. In reality, restriction has the opposite effect: it slows your metabolism, spikes stress hormones, disrupts blood sugar, and drains your energy. Over time, it can impact everything from your thyroid and fertility to your mood and immunity. In this episode, I share why restrictive eating backfires, what true food freedom looks like, and how nourishing your body with enough protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs is essential for long-term metabolic health. And because this restrictive mindset often shows up even more strongly during the holidays, we'll also talk about how to move through the season feeling grounded and guilt-free.

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In this episode:

01:05 — Restriction vs. food freedom

04:37 — Skipping meals, caffeine, and over-exercising

06:52 — An all-or-nothing mindset will backfire

08:53 — Energy, hormones, digestion,fertility, mood, immunity

11:32 — What food freedom really looks like

16:49 — The physical & mental benefits

17:35 — Mindset shifts to support better habits

19:38 — Practical tips for food freedom

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Life update! This episode is a real one. I'm about seven weeks postpartum and finally feeling ready to talk about what these last two months have truly been like. I'm sharing the parts we don't usually say out loud: how the shock of labor stayed with me long after we got home, how intense the early hormone swings were, the moments I didn't recognize myself at all, and the way my body slowly healed. I'm also sharing what has helped: the support I lean on, the simple rituals that ground me, the supplements and testing I'm doing, and the mindset that carried me through the hardest days. If you're anywhere in the postpartum experience (preparing for it, deep in it, reflecting back on it, or supporting someone you love through it), I hope this episode makes you feel less alone and more understood.

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In this episode:

01:05 — Shifting with the season change

05:32 — Balancing motherhood and work

07:37 — What I was missing going into birth

10:50 — Noah's guest appearance on the pod

11:13 — The early (hormonal) postpartum weeks

13:35 — What helped me heal physically + mentally

14:38 — Letting go of expectations

16:34 — Taking care of my physical body

17:19 — Supplements and testing for me (& baby!)

19:19 — Advice for healing postpartum

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This week, we're continuing "The Guest Series" — a curated collection of the most loved and listened-to interviews on the podcast. In this 5-part conversation series, you'll hear from trusted voices in women's health on topics like menstrual cycles, hormone balance, body image, relationships, nervous system healing, and integrative medicine.

In this episode, we discuss the art and science of acupuncture with Sydney Herbst, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a board certified acupuncturist. Sydney explains important topics like liver qi stagnation, common misconceptions about acupuncture, and how Chinese herbal medicine plays a role in finding balance in the body. Sydney pulls back the curtain on what an acupuncture session actually looks like, how needle placement is chosen, the insights your tongue can reveal about your health, and actual case studies from her practice. Tune in to discover the roots of acupuncture and the science that cemented its place in the alternative medicine world.

You can find Sydney on Instagram @herbstoacupuncture and on her website!

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What we discuss:

02:49 — Introducing Sydney Herbst, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

08:21 — The connection between Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine

12:02 — The art of acupuncture

14:01 — The science and research behind acupuncture

20:06 — What a first acupuncture session actually looks like

20:54 — Your tongue as a map of your entire body

23:20 — What liver qi stagnation looks like

27:27 — How Chinese herbal medicine is incorporated

30:49 — What's your constitution?

33:18 — Common misconceptions about acupuncture

44:44 — How acupuncture integrates with conventional medicine

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This week, we're continuing "The Guest Series" — a curated collection of the most loved and listened-to interviews on the podcast. In this 5-part conversation series, you'll hear from trusted voices in women's health on topics like menstrual cycles, hormone balance, body image, relationships, nervous system healing, and integrative medicine.

In this episode, I'm joined by Alizon Cohen, an amazing kundalini yoga teacher and dear friend. Alizon shares her story of finding yoga, tips for choosing the right teacher, and how to quiet your mind using the power of mantras. We also explore the mind-body benefits of yoga, what makes kundalini yoga so unique, and how to take yoga "beyond the mat" to create a more balanced life. Alizon guides us through a quick 30-second kundalini meditation you can try anywhere. This episode is full of insights — a great place to find yogic inspiration, whether you're new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice.

You can find Alizon on Instagram @alizonyoga or on her website!

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What we talk about:

02:31 — Introducing Alizon, kundalini yoga teacher

05:37 — The mind-body benefits of yoga + finding the right teacher

14:08 — What makes kundalini yoga different

16:33 — Mantras and how they're used in kundalini

19:10 — Each yoga class has a different energy

23:02 — Taking yoga "beyond the mat" into your life

23:55 — A quick 30-second kundalini meditation

26:43 — How to quiet your mind using mantras

30:01 — The multi-dimensional benefits of yoga

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This week, we're continuing "The Guest Series" — a curated collection of the most loved and listened-to interviews on the podcast. In this 5-part conversation series, you'll hear from trusted voices in women's health on topics like menstrual cycles, hormone balance, body image, relationships, nervous system healing, and integrative medicine.

In this episode, we're joined by Kristin Maczko — neuroscience PhD, well-being expert, and integral coach. Kristin breaks down the neurobiology behind our need for connection and how understanding your brain can deepen self-care. We discuss how childhood attachment styles shape adult relationships and how healing happens through healthy connection. Kristin also shares practical ways to calm your inner critic through self-compassion. Plus, we dive into how attachment styles can show up at work and how to support well-being in the workplace (as both an individual contributor and as a manager). If you're seeking a more holistic approach to self-care and relationships, don't miss this conversation.

You can find Kristin through her website, and check out the books we mentioned: A General Theory of Love & The Body Keeps the Score.

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In this episode:

02:32 — Introducing Kristin Maczko, neuroscience PhD and integral coach

03:58 — How our brains are wired

08:11 — The neuroscience behind your need to connect

11:42 — How your childhood affects your relationships as an adult

17:04 — The 4 attachment styles and how they show up IRL

22:25 — Questioning your thoughts and healing in relationship

30:16 — Balancing self-care with taking care of those around you

32:16 — Calming your inner critic through self-compassion

36:57 — How our attachment styles can show up in the workplace

40:27 — Practical steps to creating a healthier work environment

51:33 — The first step to take if you're burnt out or struggling in relationships

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This week, we're continuing "The Guest Series" — a curated collection of the most loved and listened-to interviews on the podcast. In this 5-part conversation series, you'll hear from trusted voices in women's health on topics like menstrual cycles, hormone balance, body image, relationships, nervous system healing, and integrative medicine.

In this episode, we're joined by Celeste Harrington, a fitness coach and global well-being program manager for some of the largest tech companies in the world. We discuss mind-body health and address the connection between body image, societal norms, and the stigma around wanting to look a certain way. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic fitness expectations and shares practical strategies for body recomposition (including how eating more can often actually lead to weight loss). We talk about the role of hormones, the importance of protein intake, and putting together a fitness plan that allows for both motivation and flexibility.

You can find Celeste on Instagram @celeste__harrington and on her website!

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What we cover:

02:37 — Introducing Celeste Harrington, fitness coach and well-being expert

03:16 — Connecting mental and physical health

07:11 — Releasing stuck beliefs around body image

09:40 — How eating more can result in losing weight

15:50 — Societal norms for women's bodies + changing negative self-talk

25:19 — How to hit your daily protein intake goal

33:31 — Mindset as the foundation for fitness and nutrition

36:54 — Strategies for staying consistent with fitness goals

42:13 — Listen to your body, not your brain

44:36 — Why workplace culture is so important

52:35 — Creating better health at work

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