Hormonally Speaking

Welcome to my new series, "Straight To The Hormones"!

We've put together this series of 5-10 minute episodes to cover the basics of hormones that I promise, you never learned. And it's going to make you SO MUCH MORE in tune with your body. 

Today we're covering why you feel like crap the day before your period. It's probably not the reason that you think. 

Have a question for this series? Drop me an email. 

Interested in learning more about Restorative Wellness Solutions training? Head over here.

Stress is very complex, and so many of us are dealing with it on a very extreme level, and it deeply affects our health.

These  stressful situations that we find ourselves in can go back to parts of  our life that we don’t necessarily remember or understand, but how do we  get access to those past stressors that are still showing up today and  really work through them?

My guest today will help you learn how to work through these issues so you can live a truly  happy life. Monica Obando who is a Colombian born American industrial designer by profession, who discovered her passion for helping others by  becoming a clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapist, her soul  searching journey took her to combine her love for the arts and her passion for yoga and hypnosis to create a new transformational modality  that has helped 1000s to create incredible life changing breakthroughs.

✨What is hypnosis and what does it do

✨The problem with running away from your inner self

✨What issues women come to Monica with

✨Balancing hormones and emotions

✨How ancestral pain impacts us in our current lives

We  can’t get rid of stress completely, that is just not a realistic goal, but learning about the root cause of a lot of stressors can help you work through them in a healthier way.

Monica Obando is a  Colombian-born American, Industrial Designer by profession who  discovered her passion for helping others by becoming a Clinical and  Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. Her soul-searching journey took her to  combine her love for the arts and her passion for yoga and hypnosis to  create a new transformational modality that has helped thousands to  create incredible life changing breakthroughs.

Learn more about hypnosis and Monica at her website and follow her on Instagram.

Sign-up for Sleep: How To Get It - And How To Keep It - All Night!

Sleep is a crucial aspect of our overall health and well-being, and yet, it seems like more and more people are struggling with getting a good night's rest. 

Women, in particular, seem to be affected by sleep issues as they age. 

But what exactly is the connection between sleep and our health, and why is it so important to get enough of it?

In this week's episode, Christine discusses the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual processes that take place in our bodies while we sleep, and why sleep is so crucial to our overall health. 

She also discusses the impact of stress on our sleep and how it affects our daily lives. 

She covers: 

Christine also talks about her upcoming sleep workshop, which delves deeper into these topics, including the role of food and supplements in promoting good sleep.

Sign-up for Sleep: How To Get It - And How To Keep It - All Night! here.

A lot of women struggle to get the correct diagnosis from  doctors concerning menstrual and reproductive issues. Often, it can take  a decade or more to find out what is happening.

Something we’ve never covered on the podcast before is Lichen  Sclerosus, an autoimmune disorder of the vulva that is majorly  under-diagnosed. That’s why I am super excited to chat with Jaclyn  Lanthier to go in-depth about this topic. Jacqueline Lanthier is the  founder of the Lost Labia Chronicles, a content hub for lichen sclerosus  information and education.

✨Jaclyn’s journey with lichen sclerosus.

✨What lichen sclerosus is and what it looks like in women.

✨What is the lead-up to lichen sclerosus symptoms.

✨What chronic pain and sexual dysfunction look like, and how to come out on the other side.

For those suffering with lichen  sclerosus, this episode will help you find more information on the  issue, provide you with a community to join, and help you learn tools to  manage the symptoms. Even if you don’t have it, you are going to learn  so much and have your mind blown!

Jaclyn Lanthier is the founder of The Lost Labia Chronicles,  a content hub for lichen sclerosus information and education. She is  also a content creator, board member, facilitator, and volunteer for  Lichen Sclerosus Support Network, a non-profit organization whose  mission is to empower people with Lichen Sclerosus by providing  evidence-based education.

Learn more about Jaclyn and lichen sclerosus at her website and follow her on Instagram.

Stress is something that affects every single person, and  although stress and mental health are discussed a lot, we forgot how  much stress can affect our bodies, especially our hormones.

Today’s guest is Rachel McLeod, who is a mental health therapist and  emotional wellness coach. Through years of successfully helping clients  move their anxiety, depression and trauma disorders into remission,  she’s developed a program that empowers people to skillfully get rid of  symptoms and heal.

✨How the brain handles anxiety.

✨How to process old trauma and heal.

✨What tapping is, and how it works.

✨The antidote for self-hatred.

✨The mind-body connection with stress.

✨And a lot more!

This is a great episode for those  that struggle to manage their stress and feel like it has taken over  their mind and body. This interview will give you tools to help you work  through that stress and trauma and help you find healing.

Rachelle McCloud,  LCSW is a Mental Health Therapist and Emotional Wellness coach. Through  years of successfully helping clients move their anxiety, depression,  and trauma disorders into remission, she has developed a program that  empowers people to skillfully get rid of symptoms and heal. She is also  the facilitator of the Facebook group Releasing the Baggage of Anxiety,  Depression, and Traumatic Stress where she delivers free training on  leading interventions that work well for getting rid of symptoms, not  just coping or managing them. Her mission is to empower people to do  their own healing work effectively, safely, and skillfully.

Learn more about Rachelle at her website and follow her on Instagram.

Grab your spot for the workshop Sleep: How To Get It - And How To Keep It - All Night!

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We know how important movement is for the body, but  unfortunately, we are not moving as much as we should, or can’t find  movement that works well for our bodies.

This is why I am so excited to bring on Dawnelle Arthur today to talk  about movement and how it doesn’t always have to look like traditional  exercise. Dawnelle is a movement therapist orthopedic exercise  specialist, health coach, and online fitness teacher with over 20 years  of experience. She specializes in helping people recover from injuries  and helps to improve their mobility, flexibility, strength, and agility  in every class she teaches.

✨Why Dawnelle got started in Movement Therapy

✨How Dawnelle recovered from hip replacement surgery at the age of 40

✨The importance of movement and the lymphatic system

✨Why mobility training is so important.

✨And much more!

If you struggle with moving your body  more, because you don’t like traditional exercise, or maybe your body  has trouble moving, then this is the perfect episode for you.

Dawnelle Arthur is the owner of AgeDEFY,  an online movement therapy studio that offers live workouts on Zoom,  FEEL BETTER movement therapy programs, and over 100 online workouts. She  is passionate about helping people recover after injury and has  experience making a comeback, having bounced back stronger than ever  after two hip replacements. With her unique blend of expertise and  experience, Dawnelle is dedicated to helping people feel better daily  through her movement therapy and fitness programs.

Learn more about Dawnelle at her AgeDEFY program on her website and follow her on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

We all have that inner voice that isn’t always so nice, and this  voice can sometimes be the barrier to experiencing true health,  happiness, and fulfillment in life.

Today I am speaking with Brooke Ansley, who is a certified  hypnotherapist and creator of Happy Body Blueprint. Brooke combines her  passion for the mind body connection with a bachelor’s degree in  psychology, a 200 hour yoga instructor certification, and her experience  as a former Applied Behavioral Analysis therapist to help women heal  their negative inner self talk.

✨How Brooke got started in hypnotherapy

✨Why hypnotherapy is probably a lot different than you think

✨How hypnotherapy helps stress, negative self-talk, AND your hormones

✨The best way to keep your progress going when it comes to health

✨And so much more!

Negative self-talk affects us all and that is what makes this episode such a great fit for everyone!

Brooke is a certified hypnotherapist and creator of Happy Body Blueprint,  a course that teaches women how to build a fit body with hypnosis, so  they can ditch the diet cycle for good.  She combines her passion for  the mind-body connection with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a 200  hour yoga instructor certification and a unique skillset as a former  Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist.

Brooke aims to help women heal their  negative inner self talk, so they can free up headspace for more  motivation, happiness and healthier choices.   It’s her goal to empower  women to reconnect with their bodies and create long-term, sustainable  health.

Learn more about Brooke and hypnosis at her website and follow her on Instagram.

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Please note, this is a recording of a workshop. Although the Hormone Breakthrough Blueprint deal is no longer available, you can sign-up on our waitlist to be notified when the next session begins. 

Tired of having your period be the thing you dread every month?  

Dealing with period issues for not only days, but weeks on end?  

Make 2023 the year you finally change your period story to one where you love and embrace her, because she's become a pleasure to have!  

During this 30-minute webinar, I'm going to give you the five keys to  balancing your hormones, which will:   

-Make your periods easier 

-Help you get rid of brain fog & headaches 

-Banish fatigue and insomnia 

-Give you focus 

-Get rid of mood swings 

-Increase your sex drive  

No matter what your period issue, if you are in your 20s with a wonky  menstrual cycle or in your 40s with perimenopause, these keys underlie  all hormonal issues, and knowing what to do with them will get you on  the right track.   

Start your new year off on the right foot to getting your cycle flowing  beautifully in 2023!

Happy holidays!

Sign-up for Five Keys To Make Your Menstrual Cycle Flow In 2023 here. 

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We're here with the 10 top ranked episodes of 2022, and we're counting 'em down from 10 to number 1 (like that old Kasey Kasem reference?). 

As I mention in the podcast, I want you to have easy access to all the episodes. So here are their direct links:

10. Season 4, Episode 11: Learn The Real Deal About Bioidentical HRT In Perimenopause w/Jill Chmielewski

9. Season 3, Episode 21: Restore Your Metabolism with Dr. Ashley Dwyer

8. Season 3, Episode 13: Underlying Causes Of Chronic Health Issues with Dr. Tenesha Wards

7. Season 3, Episode 20: Using Mindset, Protein, and Weight Training to Craft Your Body w/Cynthia Sims 

6. Season 3, Episode 15: Understanding Serum (Blood) Labs So You Know What To Ask Your Doctor w/Christine Garvin

5. Season 3, Episode 12: Boundaries, Fibroids 101, Gut Health and Quick Update with Christine Garvin

4. Season 3, Episode 17: Understanding Root Causes of PMS & PCOS + The Power Of Bioidenticals w/Dr. Pamela Smith

3. Season 3, Episode 10: Healing Breast Cancer Naturally with Katrina Foe

2. Season 3, Episode 14: How Attachment Theory and Whacked-Out Hormones Are Connected w/Elizabeth Gillette

1. Season 3, Episode 11: How Your Genes Impact Your Menstrual Cycle w/Christina Sanders 

Grab your free spot for Five Keys To Make Your Menstrual Cycle Flow In 2023.

Interested in learning more about Hormone Breakthrough Blueprint? Learn all about it here.

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When you think of health you probably think of mental and physical  health, but have you ever thought of what a healthy home means for your  overall wellness?

I’m so excited to speak with today’s guest, Ashley Spanovich, who is  the founder of Awakening Spaces, a consulting firm that supports health  conscious individuals and those who have been impacted by mold,  chemicals and EMS to create safe, nurturing spaces.

✨The foundation of a healthy home

✨Understanding what mold, chemicals, and EMFs in your home do to your body

✨Items to keep out of your room for a healthier mind and body

✨The impact that mycotoxins and mold have on your health

✨And so much more!

Creating a healthy home is something everyone should be aware of when it comes to healing and living an overall healthy life.

Awakening Spaces is a  full service interior design and consulting firm that support health  conscious individuals and those who have been impacted by mold,  chemicals, and EMFs create safe nurturing spaces. Whether you’re  renovating, building new, or looking to improve your existing space,  we’re here to help you navigate the massive project you’re taking on by  looking at your environment holistically and outlining the steps you  need to take so that you can feel confident that your home is supporting  your health and you can get back to your life.

Learn more about Ashley and Awakening Spaces at her website.