Are you aware the hormones that regulate your sleep, blood sugar, blood pressure, menstrual cycle, cause stress etc., are actually influenced by your gut?

In this episode, Nikki discusses how our gut health influences our hormones. In a previous episode, she has already discussed how a number of issues and disorders, and even diseases, are actually rooted in the gut.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• The interconnection between hormones and gut health
• Few ways in which gut health can contribute to hormonal imbalances, as well as how to address them:

1. Not having healthy bowel movements

2. Chronic inflammation — if left unaddressed, it can lead to other hormonal imbalances

3. You're suffering from nutrient deficiencies

4. Stress and high cortisol

Memorable Quotes:

"If you are dealing with any hormonal imbalances, look at your gut first because that is going to be a key part of the process to rebalance your hormones."

"The foods we eat, the nutrients we provide our body, they are going to be used to create and support every cell in our body. And so if we're also not utilizing that amazing component to optimizing our health, we're missing out on so much."

"If you're struggling with bloating, constipation, or chronic digestive issues, you need to pay attention to the root cause. A lot of these kinds of more major hormonal issues, they can actually be rooted to the gut."

"Signs and symptoms are the body's way of telling us that it's struggling with something or it needs support."

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It is a challenging time globally, and as we endure this tough time, many people continue to fall behind in their goals, feel out of alignment and feel stuck in their lives, dreams, lifestyles, etc.

Nikki talks about our mindset during this challenging time and shares habits that you can do on a day-to-day basis to help you feel grounded and focused on your goals.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• The things Nikki does to stay productive
• Five daily habits that you can implement into your day-to-day routine to help you stay grounded:

1. Practising gratitude — a simple practice but can make a huge difference

2. Setting goals — don't be in a survival state and wait for things to get better

3. Review your daily habits — recognize what you are consuming and how it is affecting you

4. Daily movement — move your body, and get your blood flowing

5. Have a hobby — something you can incorporate into your daily life that brings you joy

Memorable Quotes:

"Set your goals even if you don't know what the future holds. None of us knows what is way in the future. We've never known what is way in the future."

"There are a lot of things that are super frustrating…but unfortunately, life goes on. Days will continue past you and the world will still run. So, choose today, how are you going to make today count?"

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Stress is very prevalent in our daily lives these days, and there are many ways to deal with it, such as meditation and working on our mindset. But do you know that nutrition can also help to reduce stress?

Nikki has already discussed how foods affect our mood in a previous episode. Today, she explores how nutrition is actually beneficial for stress reduction.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• Five ways how our nutrition can help us to reduce stress:
  • Gut inflammation — gut health has a significant impact on our mood
  • Blood sugar — balanced blood sugar leads to feeling better overall
  • You're not eating enough — this can influence your mood
  • Detox — irritability is a sign of an overburdened liver with high toxicity
  • Address nutritional deficiencies — have adequate nutrients to produce essential neurotransmitters that regulate our mood
• What Nikki did when she was stressed and burned out

Memorable Quotes:

"Although there's a ton of things out of our control these days, there's a lot of things we can change, and we can control how we actually respond and how it influences us."

"These days there are a lot of things beyond our control. However, there are also things we can do to help balance things out and still take care of ourselves."

Links Mentioned:

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Are you eating healthy yet still feeling bloated all the time? Do you want to find a solution to your bloating problem? Then, you need to find out what is causing your bloating. Nikki discusses four reasons you may still be suffering from bloating despite eating healthy food.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• Some reasons why you could still be bloated while eating healthy:

1. You may have food sensitivities or intolerances
2. You may be suffering from gut dysbiosis — the imbalance between good and bad bacteria
3. You might actually be dealing with low stomach acidity or low enzyme production
4. You have a distorted view of healthy food

• The problems with processed foods

Memorable Quotes:

"You may be thinking I eat healthy because I eat vegan or gluten free or I don't have sugar. But this doesn't necessarily mean that those foods are super nourishing, and they're super aligned with your goals and they're super supportive of your gut."

"Sometimes it's not about junk food, or like poor quality foods or ultra processed foods. Sometimes it's even healthy foods, unfortunately, like eggs… that are causing your bloating."

Links Mentioned:

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You're sick, tired, or off. You take some BLOOD TESTS and they come back FINE, but you still DON’T FEEL well. Why is that? Find out in this episode!

Nikki dives deep into blood work and hormone testing, how to figure out if you have hormonal imbalances, and how to test for certain things that may help you get better.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• How things could still be off even though your blood work comes back fine
• Factors that influence the production of hormones
• Other tests you should take in addition to your blood work
• Why do you need someone other than your doctor to review your tests or explain things to you
• What is the DUTCH Test, and how it will help you
• Why you should always pay attention to your psychological components and how they can affect your body
• What happens when your hormone levels come back normal but you still don’t feel well

Memorable Quotes:

“You know your body better than anybody on this planet because you live in your body, you feel your body every single day. And you also know when things are off. So if things feel off, dive deeper even if your blood work comes back fine.”

“If you feel things are off, or you're struggling with weight gain, bloodwork might not be the best way to test for those hormonal imbalances. There may be other things…there may be other solutions besides just medication."

Links Mentioned:

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Are you constantly wishing things were different but aren't able to make them so? Or are you having trouble getting out of your comfort zone to become a better version of yourself? If so, then this episode is for you!

Nikki discusses is it really hard to break out of one's comfort zone, and what is actually costing one by not making changes in oneself, one's habits, one's mentality, etc.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• Is changing your mindset, your habits, and your habits "hard"
• How changing certain habits and working on yourself makes the rest of your life so much easier
• What you are actually paying for not changing yourself
• Is it easier for you to stay in your comfort zone
• Nikki's journey of coming out of her comfort zone and how it paid off for her
• How you can keep your perception in check and work towards your goals

Memorable Quotes:

"We choose how we perceive situations. We can look at the road to our goals as hard, or we can look at it as opportunities. And, we can look at our comfort zone as easy or we can look at not changing as hard and staying the same as hard."

"We can look at the road to our goals as hard, or we can look at it as opportunities."

"If you want to change, if you want something to change, if you want to improve, if you want to be a better version of yourself, you need to do things differently. You can't expect things to go differently if you're not doing anything differently."

Links Mentioned:

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It's common for people to have cheat meals — cheat meals feel like a much-needed break from one's restrictive diet. There is nothing wrong with having cheat meals, but there is something wrong with feeling guilty and shame after having them.

In today's episode, Nikki shares her opinion about having cheat meals, how the concept of a cheat meal will affect your relationship with food, and what you can do to create the results with your body that you desire.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• Having a healthy mindset about having cheat meals
• The biggest game-changer when it comes to eating healthy
• Nikki's transition from craving certain foods to having no desire for them
• How to overcome the all or nothing mentality and stop self-sabotaging
• Strategies that help you enjoy "cheat meals" without ruining your diet
• How changing your perspective and dialogue around food can improve your relationship with it forever.

Memorable Quotes:

"There is a purpose behind certain foods. The biggest difference is your mindset around it, your narrative around it, and your purpose behind it."

"If you really want to be successful, when it comes to your nutrition and your health and certain goals, you need to work on your mindset. You need to stop associating certain foods as good foods or bad foods. Because that can change the goals you have, that can change in the season you're in, that can change with your priorities."

"You don't need to cheat on a diet or a way of eating when it's actually a part of our everyday lifestyle. You're not a cheater for having certain foods if it's part of your everyday lifestyle."

Links Mentioned:

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If you're eating well and exercising regularly but not getting enough quality sleep, then you're wasting all of your efforts!

Nikki talks about the importance of getting quality sleep and shares some of her favorite evening routine habits you can incorporate into your routine to help you get good sleep.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• The importance of good sleep and its effects on your body
• Why do many people have trouble falling asleep
• Melatonin production and its impact on your body
• Activities you can do to keep your cortisol low and support your sleep
• Supplements that can help you relax, calm your nervous system, and support optimal sleep
• Things that you can do on a daily evening basis to help you improve your sleep.

Memorable Quotes:

"Sleep is a foundational part of your health, and if you aren't getting enough sleep, it will impact everything in your body."

"Morning routines are about setting your intentions, planning your day, figuring out what your big intentions are for the day, building that motivation, and setting yourself up for success. And then evenings are great for reflection."

Links Mentioned:

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To learn more about our coaching programs, DM me "Health First" on IG:

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Apply to work with NIXIN Nutrition: www.nikkikorek.com

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Having trouble accomplishing your tasks or following through with your plans? It might be due to your body's natural hormonal fluctuations. Nikki discusses hormone fluctuations and how to work with your body and schedule things out so you will be healthy, productive, and happy.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• How you can cycle sync your tasks and your health
• The four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase, and how to plan your activities during each phase
• Hormonal fluctuations in the body and their effects
• Advice for apps and devices that will help you work on your tasks: Oura Ring, Flow App, Daysy Period Tracker
• Ways through which you can start feeling more connected with your body

Memorable Quotes:

“If you feel like your body is fighting you, you're probably fighting it, because you aren’t paying attention to certain things.”

“Nutrition can be so overwhelming and confusing because there's so much information out there. So how to decipher things, and get more connected with your body? First, listen to your body. Your body will tell you what's working and what's not.”

“If you feel like you're working against your body, if you feel like it's this constant uphill battle, ask yourself, can you actually support it better? Can you work with it more?... We should be guiding our body towards our goals, not just fighting it and pushing it all the time.”

Links Mentioned:

To join our FREE Facebook community, go here:

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To learn more about our coaching programs, DM me "Health First" on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/nikkikorek

Apply to work with NIXIN Nutrition: www.nikkikorek.com

Nikki's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nikkikorek/

Nikki's Website - https://www.nikkikorek.com/

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