Hormone Healing RD

In this episode I’m going to talk about business and motherhood, which is something I talk about in my stories sometimes and have gotten a lot of requests for a full podcast episode with thoughts. I have so many thoughts, so I’m going to try to keep this organized and easy to listen to. 

Here’s what I plan to cover:

• My outlook on choosing to have a business and also be a mother 
• How becoming a mom helped me as a business owner 
• What my day to day looks like 
• How I take care of myself 

Before I dig into everything, I want to preface this with a few things:

• As of recording this, I have a 7 month old and 2.5 year old. This is the season we are in. 
• Our situation: military, no family close by, no childcare 
• This is what works for our family/our best option right now. I’m sharing my personal experience. Take what resonates and helps you and leave the rest–just like whenever I share any information. 

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Links/Resouces:

Jerrica Sannes course: https://raisewildflowers.com/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the intricate world of mineral balance and its pivotal role in women's health. I explore how factors like diet, stress, and lifestyle impact our body's crucial "spark plugs" (minerals) which in turn affect our digestion, hormones, and overall well-being. I also share simple, sustainable lifestyle changes that can make a significant difference in your health journey, including tips on managing stress, organizing daily activities, and eating intentionally to support mineral and hormone health.

Today we cover:

• How your minerals can get out of balance
• Importance of focusing on daily lifestyle habits for mineral balance
• Nutrition intentionality, specifically regarding adequate food intake and breakfast importance
• Consequences of high blood sugar, including inflammation and mineral depletion
• Challenges in mineral intake for those with insulin resistance
• Dietary recommendations for blood sugar control
• Cautions and best practices for supplements
• When and how to test your minerals

Replenish Your Minerals course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/replenish-your-minerals/ 

Use code PODCAST to get $50 off. 

Links/Resources:

• Minerals 101 Free Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/ 
• Mineral Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h 
• Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide 
• Nutrition For Hormones episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e1-how-to-eat-to-support-your-hormones/ 
• Supplements that can cause more harm than good episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e3-can-supplements-harm-your-health/ 
• How to have healthy digestion episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e4-how-to-have-healthy-digestion/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I welcome back Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps from Wise and Well, their women’s health and hormone education practice, to dive deep into the complexities of menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the modern health challenges women face.

Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. 

Together, Kristin and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through their clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement therapy. In addition, they have both completed advanced training in various functional testing modalities which they actively use in their robust clinical practice educating and helping midlife women. Kristin and Maria are also the co-creators of a professional training program for other midlife women’s health practitioners.

This episode covers:

• Maria and Kristen's health challenges and experiences
• Menopausal trasition and body changes that are common among women
• Health concerns for menopausal women, including gut microbiome and thyroid health
• Proactive measures for maintaining your health before or during menopause
• What is hormone replacement therapy and why there is so much controversy around it
• Maria and Kristen's daily non negotiables to support their health

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Connect with Maria and Kristin:

Instagram: @wise_and_well_

Website: https://wiseandwell.me/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I am joined by Taylor Goldberg to discuss all things hypermobility. This is a diagnosis that I have seen in an increasing number of clients, so I’m excited to have Taylor on and educate more on the topic. We previously discussed hypermobility in the two MCAS episodes with Michelle Shapiro. I’ll link them below!

Taylor is a Chiropractor-turned Virtual Hypermobility Coach who helps people struggling with hypermobility (and related conditions) navigate the newness and unknowns of HSD/hEDS, enabling them to understand their body's unique needs and regain a fulfilling life. In addition to assisting clients with hypermobility, she recently launched a course aimed at helping clinicians better understand how to assist their hypermobile patients. Taylor possesses a unique perspective rooted in her education and personal experiences with hypermobility, which has driven her to initiate changes not only within the hypermobility community but also within the chiropractic field. She recently introduced a mentorship program called 'Clinical Concepts,' where they delve into the drawbacks of one-size-fits-all chiropractic practices and underscore the significance of an evidence-based approach to treatment and self-care. 

This episode covers:

• Taylor's journey from her background as a chiropractor to pivoting to be a hypermobility coach
• What is hypermobility and it impacts our health
• How MCAS impacts hypermobility
• Taylor's approach to supporting individuals with hypermobility thrive, including tracking flares and lab testing
• Advice for finding an exercise routine, including what to be careful with
• Actionable tips to support your hypermobility daily

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Links/Resources: 

• Work with Taylor
• Clinician course
• Resource page
• Clinical Concepts IG
• MCAS podcast episode with Michelle Shapiro part 1
• MCAS podcast episode with Michelle Shapiro part 2
• Guava app

Connect with Taylor:

Website: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/

Instagram: @thehypermobilechiro

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I’m answering a common question I get from this community and that is how can we prepare our bodies for perimenopause and beyond. I’ll be breaking down how to figure out when your transition may start and what areas you want to consider focusing on. 

As always, I’m a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian. Please discuss any changes you may want to make to your health with your medical provider. 

This episode covers:

• How to time your perimenopausal transition and health challenges that may occur
• Role of hormonal imbalances and its impact on health in midlife
• The importance of supporting the thyroid during perimenopause
• Tips for supporting your circadian rhythm and receiving light exposure to support your health
• Nutrition changes that occur during perimenopause and what you should focus on
• Using hot and cold therapy for managing symptoms
• Lifestyle adjustment recommendations for preparing for perimenopause

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Resources/Links:

• Circadian rhythm podcast with Carrie Bennett: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e22-light-your-circadian-rhythm-your-hormones-with-carrie-bennett/ 
• Strength Training podcast with Adina Rubin: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s2-e16-strength-training-for-happy-hormones-with-adina-rubin/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

We are back with part two with Michelle Shapiro! After our initial discussion in the last episode about how these conditions relate to one another, today we are diving into conventional treatments and functional approaches for MCAS, POTS, and hypermobility. Michelle and I discuss why jumping straight to restrictive diets might not be the best long-term solution, why stabilizing mast cells should come first, and why specialized care is crucial.

This episode covers:

• What is missing from conventional treatments for MCAS
• Why stabilizing mast cells and mediators needs to happen before addressing root causes
• The importance of personalized approaches for highly sensitive and hypermobility individuals
• Holistic management for POTS including sodium intake, compression socks, and potassium-rich foods
• Utilizing the Highly Sensitive Body Hub for MCAS and related symptoms

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

• Take the quiz to find out if you have a highly sensitive body:  https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147858703/QTiFyr9T 
• Join the HSB Hub: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147833897/QTiFyr9T 
• Reflux episode with Michelle: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e21-the-root-cause-of-reflux-with-michelle-shapiro-rd/
• Compression socks: https://vimvigr.com/collections/women-all-collections-compression-socks 
• The Chop Levine Protocol (exercise protocol for POTS)
• The Hypermobility Chiropractor we constantly mentioned: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/ 
• Gupta program: https://guptaprogram.com/ 
• Study link for long covid: https://www.helpadvisor.com/community-health/long-covid-report

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ 

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ 

Listen to Quiet The Diet: https://www.quietthediet.com/ 

Apply to work with Michelle and her team: https://michelleshapirord.com/private-practice 

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Today, Michelle Shapiro joins me again for another episode! Michelle is an integrative and functional registered dietitian who has helped over 1,000 clients reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and immune issues, and approach their weight in a loving way. Together, we discuss the complex world of long Covid, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and histamine issues and Michelle shares her personal journey and insights on how chronic stress, gut health, and hypermobility intersect with these conditions. This episode not only provides practical strategies for managing these conditions but also emphasizes the importance of understanding your body's unique needs. Michelle and I address how excessive mast cell activation can affect day-to-day life and pregnancy, offering a hopeful perspective on achieving full recovery through both conventional and non-conventional treatments.

This episode covers:

• Understanding your unique body requirements and creating a specific system for introducing necessary nutrients
• The critical role a hopeful and proactive mindset plays in managing and overcoming health challenges
• Complexities of treating conditions like MCAS and POTS
• Relation of hypermobility, nervous system, and connective tissue issues with MCAS and POTS
• Importance to see the interconnectedness of symptoms
• Function of mast cells and how COVID-19 can trigger MCAS

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

• Take the quiz to find out if you have a highly sensitive body:  https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147858703/QTiFyr9T 
• Join the HSB Hub: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147833897/QTiFyr9T 
• Reflux episode with Michelle: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e21-the-root-cause-of-reflux-with-michelle-shapiro-rd/
• Compression socks: https://vimvigr.com/collections/women-all-collections-compression-socks 
• The Chop Levine Protocol (exercise protocol for POTS)
• The Hypermobility Chiropractor we constantly mentioned: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/ 
• Gupta program: https://guptaprogram.com/ 
• Study link for long covid: https://www.helpadvisor.com/community-health/long-covid-report

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ 

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ 

Quiet The Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I’m going through some of the most helpful areas to focus on for an enjoyable postpartum season with your new baby. Before I dig in, I want to acknowledge that there are many times when things happen that make our postpartum experience less enjoyable that are completely out of our control. I also think we can recover and heal from a stressful postpartum experience. Both us and our babies. 

I share:

• The difference in my postpartum experiences with each of my daughters
• Tips for building sustainable postpartum habits
• How to prioritize self-care & postpartum support
• Focus on nervous system health practices to help regulate emotions and build resilience
• The importance to simplify, adjust expectations, and let go of perfectionism during the postpartum season

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Links/Resources:

• Prenatal blog: https://hormonehealingrd.com/blog/prenatal-nutrition/ 
• Adrenal cocktail: https://hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes/ 
• Irene Lyon nervous system episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e9-nervous-system-101/ 
• Pregnancy adrenal cocktail: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuFOjfLWOT/?img_index=1 
• Circadian rhythm episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e22-light-your-circadian-rhythm-your-hormones-with-carrie-bennett/ 
• Breastfeeding accounts:
  • https://www.instagram.com/happy.mama.healthy.baby/
  • https://www.instagram.com/theloveofbreastfeeding

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I am sharing my second daughter, Amaia’s birth story. I will also be answering questions this community submitted on IG! This is my birth experience and I will say, I had a beautiful birth at home, it could not have gone better. My first birth was very painful, I thought about giving up multiple times, and had a lot of fear in the beginning. I held a lot of resentment for a while about the pain I went through but I’ve come to change my tune and be grateful for that birth. Katelyn from Happy Homebirth Podcast once told me you have the birth you need. Making the transition from maiden to mother the first time is a lot, at least it was for me. The painful birth prepared me and gave me a little taste for what was ahead. I love being a mom and my entire life revolves around my girls, but it doesn’t mean it’s not hard. It has changed me in ways I couldn’t imagine. If your birth was challenging, I hope it changed you for the better too. 

I share:

• How and when my contractions started
• Tools I used for pain management during labor
• Not tensing my uterus or pelvic floor during contractions to make progress
• How my husband supported me the most
• Comparing the births of both daughters
• What I did and used after birth for recovery and healing

Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/

Links/Resources: 

• Sitz bath: https://www.momandme.com/products/organic-herbal-sitz-bath?variant=39366246400094¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLMvJjGSB7dm5FYhRfGWAeW1CIjECKvKNn7u84ueQIRPBbRkkYp9LBoaAhWgEALw_wcB 
• Bao Bei Body (Use code mamastefit for 25% off): https://www.baobeibody.com/products/bloomers-maternity-postpartum-undie-black  
• Herbs from milk moon herbs: https://www.themilkmoon.com/shop/milk-moon-collection  
• Silverettes: https://silveretteusa.com/  

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I am sharing my career's journey from traditional dietetics to specializing in women's health, as well as how my own health challenges sparked a passion for holistic approaches. I discuss how I am choosing to balance life as an entrepreneur, mother, and my social media presence, along with my favorite lab tests and my favorite resources for continuous learning.

What we cover:

• Where my career education started in traditional nutrition and dietetics
• Additional functional trainings I did to grow my knowledge about women's health
• My introduction to HTMA testing due to my own symptoms after stopping the pill
• How I started my business and finding my balance in entrepreneurship as a mom of 2
• The importance of continuing education and books for professional growth and success
• How I am choosing to focus on serving, not comparing, on social media

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

• Instant HTMA Professional Course For Practitioners: https://testdontguess.org/htmacourse (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD for $100 off)

List of books:

Mineral books

• Trace Elements and Other Essential Nutrients by Dr. David L. Watts
• The Strands of Health by Rick Malter
• The Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Carolyn Dean
• Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox: How a Little-Known Vitamin Could Save Your Life by Kate Rhéaume-Bleue BSc ND
• The Magnesium Factor by Mildred Seelig 
• Iodine- Why You Need It by David Brownstein 
• The Mineral Fix by James DiNicolantonio and Siim Land
• The Copper Revolution by Jason Hommel
• The Salt Fix by James DiNicolantonio

Hormone books

• Once A Month by Katharina Dalton
• The Premenstrual Syndrome and Progesterone Therapy by Katharina Dalton
• Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
• Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden

Stress/Nervous System books

• When The Body Says No by Gabor Mate
• The Stress Of Life by Hans Selye
• The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory

Thyroid books

• Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by Dr. David Brownstein
• Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness by Barnes and Galton

Fertility books

• Real Food For Fertility 
• Real Food For Pregnancy
• The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook by Dr. Christina Burns
• Awakening Fertility by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, and Marisa Belger

General books

• Nutrition & Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price
• Deep Nutrition by Catherine Shanahan
• Integrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy textbook (RDs can get CEUs from this one!)
• How To Heal Your Metabolism by Kate Deering

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course