hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic

In this episode, Dr. Taz delves, once again, into the complex world of weight loss and how hormonal shifts impact women's bodies. She emphasizes the role of stress in hormonally-based weight gain and the significance of addressing various factors that influence one's weight. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips for women looking to manage hormonally-driven weight gain.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• How hormone shifts affect metabolism and weight
• The importance of managing stress through quality sleep
• Ways to stabilize blood sugar and manage hormone fluctuations
• Optimizing nutrition to balance hormones and support weight loss

This show is supported by:

• Purity Woods | Get 17% off sitewide and use the code DRTAZ for an extra 10% discount on your first purchase at puritywoods.com/DRTAZ.

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In this episode, Dr. Taz sits with Chantal Donnelly, founder of Body Insight, to explore a refreshing approach to stress management. Chantal discusses the positive aspects of stress and the pitfalls of conventional stress relief methods. She highlights four common self-care traps and recommends quick 30-second tools to make lifestyle changes easier. Tune in to get valuable insights on practical ways for women to find calm and balance for holistic well-being.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• The Goldilocks Effect of stress
• How chronic stress cycle leads to constant frantic or frozen responses
• The importance of managing stress expectations
• Avoiding the four common self-care pitfalls
• Exploring the body-first approach and other quick stress-relief tools

This show is supported by:

• Purity Woods | Get 17% off sitewide and use the code DRTAZ for an extra 10% discount on your first purchase at puritywoods.com/DRTAZ.

Follow Chantal Donnelly:

• Website: bodyinsight.com
• Instagram: @bodyinsightinc
• Facebook: @BodyInsightInc
• Book: Settled: How to Find Calm in a Stress-Inducing World

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In this solo episode, Dr. Taz explores hormone replacement therapy and its various approaches. She highlights the benefits of gentle dosages and delves into the significance of vitamins and minerals in hormone balance. Dr. Taz emphasizes the value of bioidentical hormones for women's health, offering insight into achieving hormonal balance naturally. Tune in to empower yourself with the knowledge to optimize your well-being.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• Conventional vs. bioidentical hormone therapy
• The theory of hormone balancing in East-West medicine
• The different vitamins and nutrients for maintaining hormonal balance
• Hormonal health and achieving balance naturally

Resources:

• Watch: Demystifying Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide

This show is supported by:

• AG1 | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/DRTAZ!
• Purity Woods | Get 17% off sitewide and use the code DRTAZ for an extra 10% discount on your first purchase at puritywoods.com/DRTAZ.

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In this special episode, Dr. Taz shares a snippet from the first chapter of her book, "The Hormone Shift." Currently on her book tour, Dr. Taz wants to offer an exclusive sneak peek for her podcast listeners on the essential information every woman should know about their hormones from her book. Highlighting the gaslighting issue in mainstream medicine, Dr. Taz advocates for a holistic approach to empower women to understand and embrace the power of their hormones.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• The importance of understanding hormones shift throughout a woman's life
• Hormone-based conditions triggered during hormone shifts
• Misunderstood hormone shift symptoms and medical gaslighting
• The holistic approach to hormones and women's health

This show is supported by:

• EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. 

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today's solo episode, Dr. Taz explores the complexities of hormones and their impact on women's weight management. She empathizes with the frustration many women face despite their healthy lifestyles. She highlights key hormonal patterns like insulin resistance, thyroid issues, androgen levels, estrogen dominance, and cortisol's role in weight gain.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• The crucial role of hormones in weight management for women
• How insulin resistance leads to visceral fat and weight gain
• The importance of managing thyroid health
• Impact of estrogen dominance and androgen levels

This show is supported by:

• EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. 

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today, Dr. Greg Hammer, a renowned pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, and mindfulness expert, joins Dr. Taz to share invaluable insights on improving overall well-being and happiness. Dr. Hammer emphasizes the significance of sleep, exercise, and nutrition as the pillars supporting physical and emotional health. He introduces the GAIN Method, a powerful 3-minute meditation technique encompassing gratitude, acceptance, intention, and non judgment, which can rewire our brains over time to enhance mental resilience and positivity.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• The GAIN method to improve mental well-being
• Essential pillars that support physical and emotional health
• The importance of daily practice to gradually rewire the brain for positivity
• Managing negative thoughts and shifting to a positive mindset

This show is supported by:

• EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. 

Follow Dr. Greg Hammer:

• Website: greghammermd.com
• Facebook: @greghammermd
• Book: GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In this episode, Dr. Taz sits with Debra Silverman, an astrologer and psychotherapist, to explore how astrology can empower personal growth and address our world's challenges. She shares insights on using astrology to navigate radical change and how the elements of nature help individuals understand their lives and struggles. Debra passionately believes that astrology is a healing balm for the climate crisis, offering a unique psychological-spiritual model that empowers individuals to reach their full potential.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• Astrology as a tool for healing and self-discovery
• Addressing the climate crisis
• Using nature's elements to understand our lives and challenges
• The close connection between psychology and astrology

This show is supported by:

• AG1 | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/DRTAZ!

Follow Debra Silverman:

• Website: debrasilvermanastrology.com
• Instagram: @debrasilverman_astrology
• Book: The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with Amanda Butler, a prominent figure in the fitness world who has touched lives with her empowering health approach. Amanda's journey takes a poignant turn when she shares her experience of being diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer in 2022. Through surgeries and various treatments, Amanda's fitness background takes on new meaning in her recovery, becoming a source of strength and healing. Tune in to gain insights into Amanda's inspiring story, her resilience, and her unique perspective on embracing wellness, even amid life's toughest hurdles.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• Amanda's journey into the fitness world and her diagnosis
• The importance of support and shifting mindset in facing health challenges
• The different cancer treatments and surgeries Amanda has undergone
• Causes of cancer and the effects of birth control on young women
• The inspiration behind Amanda's guidebook 

This show is supported by:

• EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. 

Follow Amanda Butler:

• Instagram: @backpack_belle
• TikTok: @hiamandabutler
• Book: Remember When I Had Cancer? Your Complete Guidebook to Chemotherapy

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In this episode, Dr. Taz sits with author Tamika Christy, whose powerful storytelling delves into real-life issues like mental illness and family dysfunction. Tamika's journey took a poignant turn when she faced the heartbreaking loss of her daughter to suicide. This tragedy ignited her mission to promote mental health awareness, especially among women. Through relatable novels, Tamika weaves tales that offer messages of hope, second chances, and the importance of familial bonds, providing listeners with insights into recognizing and addressing mental health issues while highlighting the strength that emerges from embracing one's own truth.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• Tamika's heartbreaking journey that fueled her mental health awareness advocacy
• Addressing family challenges and breaking negative patterns
• Signs to look for in recognizing mental illness
• The importance of embracing personal truths and family bonds

This show is supported by:

• EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com. 

Follow Tamika Christy:

• Website: tamikachristy.com
• Instagram: @ourwritesmatter
• Tiktok: @writerlady1
• Book: Any Time Soon | Never Too Soon

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today on the show, Dr. Taz delves into the profound and sensitive topic of diet culture, body image, and eating disorders with guest Sheri Segal Glick, the author of "The Skinny." Sheri recounts her journey of battling anorexia, shedding light on her experiences from teenage struggles to adult challenges. Dr. Taz and Sheri discuss the significance of discussing these issues openly, understand how eating disorders impact all facets of life, and explore the steps toward comprehensive recovery.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• Sheri's journey of battling anorexia
• The importance of open conversation about eating disorders and recovery
• Common misconceptions surrounding eating disorders
• The concept of quasi-recovery
• The role parents play in instilling healthy body image in their children

This show is supported by:

• EastWest | Use code SWW30 to get 30% off at theeastwestway.com.

Follow Sheri Segal Glick:

• Website: sherisegalglick.com
• Instagram: @repair.not.despair
• Book: The Skinny: My messy, hopeful fight for full recovery from anorexia 

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 
• Pre-order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions