Hormone Healing RD

In this episode we are going to dive into what it means to have a brain based approach to healing with Alyssa Chang. Alyssa is a brain-based health coach for women seeking a different approach to health and healing, so you can learn how to live a life designed with listening, attuning and trusting your body's unique needs.
 
With the health industry currently saturating the market with "quick fix" and "cookie cutter" approaches, Alyssa aims to challenge these norms. With over 10 years studying neuroscience, she works with clients on improving their connection between their brain and body, so they can heal their metabolism, rewire their mindset and move pain free.
 
Through partnerships with her clients, Alyssa develops programs that create sustainable lifestyle shifts and interrupt seemingly never-ending searches for new solutions. She trusts you as the expert, and serves as your guide on this journey back home to your body.
 
Links/Resources:
Follow Alyssa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachalyssachang/

Visit Alyssa’s website: http://www.coachalyssachang.com

www.coachalyssachang.com/threat-bucket

Brain map post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZLUTeDFTNh/

Nervous System Fawn response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKnAWIksTzr/

Nervous System Freeze response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKXop5SMj8P/

Nervous System Flight response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKC-NtuskpI/

Nervous System Fight response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJry22csTy8/

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, I’m covering a highly requested topic: how to support your body when transitioning off of hormonal birth control. Coming off the birth control pill is what sparked my own hormone healing journey and there’s so much that I wish I knew back then that I will be sharing with you in this episode. We will be focusing on five main areas that you want to consider when rebalancing post birth control. These are what I find the most important to address with clients and my own experience. 

One quick thing I want to note is that you can apply pretty much all of these principles to support your body while continuing hormonal birth control as well. This is probably the top question I get when I talk about this, so I figured I’d address it right away. If you’re currently on hormonal birth control and plan on staying on, this episode is still for you. 

Links/Resources:

• LUNA Learn Fertilty Awareness Method Course: https://bit.ly/3AKQuq2 
• Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
• Mineral Imbalance Quiz 
• Supportive Supplements podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E9
• Supplements To Reconsider podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E8 
• The Connection Between Copper & Iron podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E6
• Nourishing Nutrition Foundation podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E2
• Metabolism 101 podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E1 
• Fertility Awareness Method podcast episode: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/S1E17 
• Beef Liver Supplement: https://bit.ly/3rEybhp (use code AMANDA10OFF)
• Mitolife Vitamin E: https://www.mitolife.co/discount/HORMONEHEALINGRD  
• Just Thrive Probiotic: https://amzn.to/2mzjDki 
• Mitolife Probiotic: https://www.mitolife.co/collections/wellness/products/probiotic-and-endotoxin-reducer 
• Castor Oil Pack Kit: https://bit.ly/3ouix7e (use code AMANDA)

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are covering an important topic for the healing journey and that is the vagus nerve. I’m joined by Ami Brannon. Ami is a co-founder of Neuvana and was the company's Chief Executive Officer in its startup phase.  She currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer, focusing on marketing, sales, and the customer experience.  She is devoted to optimizing wellness and mental health through neuroscience to fight the devastating health effects of stress-induced illness.  Ami is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years’ experience in hospital-based healthcare.  She served in both clinical and leadership roles in ICU and invasive procedural areas. Ami holds a BS in Nursing and a BS in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.

The goal of this episode is to give you an introduction of how the vagus nerve works and how you can support it on your healing journey.

Links/Resources:

Neuvana website: https://neuvanalife.com/

Check out Xen: https://neuvanalife.com/products/xen?...

Neuvana IG:  https://www.instagram.com/neuvanalife/

Coupon code for Xen: AMANDA10

IG post on pelvic floor:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQY0KvdtBZP/ 

Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance:
https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk

Mineral Imbalance Quiz:
https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h

Are You Menstrual?
In this episode, we are covering a topic I’ve been learning more and more about and has not stopped amazing me and that is the lymphatic system! I’m joined by Leah Levitan. 

Leah is a licensed massage therapist, educator, and certified lymphatic drainage specialist. In her Austin clinic, she supports and works with women on all sorts of unique healing journeys. From mold toxicity to gut health, and even post-operative care. She founded Lymph Love Club in 2020 and began sharing her lymph moving tips and tricks on social media as a resource for her clients to support their lymphatic health outside of the work they were doing 1:1. The response from women all over the world was overwhelming and she knew she had to get the word out. Now she's teaching online courses and in-person workshops on how easy it is to keep that healing river flowing, right from home! Her philosophy and approach is simple. Keep the good stuff circulating and get the bad stuff out. She says "In order to be in radiant health, we have to support and work with the body on every level. Our lymphatic system has an intimate relationship with every other system in our body and is designed to do just that."

The goal of this episode is to give you an introduction to the lymphatic system and some ways you can start supporting your lymph today. 

Links/Resources:

• Follow Leah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lymphloveclub/ 
• Check out Leah’s website: https://alignmassagecompany.com 
• Get notified of the intro to lymph flow course: https://mailchi.mp/0d624c2cb754/lymphloveclub 
• Myofascial release and lymph video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT4slfslIEo/ 
• Dry brushing for arms: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZ6yB8zJDsH/ 
• Dry brushing for legs: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZacJufjR6q/ 
• Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
• Mineral Imbalance Quiz 

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are diving deeper into blood sugar balance and insulin resistance with PCOS expert and functional dietitian, Jillian Greaves. Jillian provides comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on PCOS, hormone balance, and digestive health. Jillian helps clients identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive symptoms naturally using advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition and supportive lifestyle therapies as the first line of intervention. Jillian runs a virtual private practice and is the creator of the Empowered PCOS Program. It's her mission to empower women to take back control of their health, reclaim their confidence, and experience life at its fullest potential.

The goal with this episode is to help you better understand how our blood sugar gets out of balance and how to support your body maintaining healthy blood sugars long term. 

Links/Resources:

• Check out Jillian’s website here
• Follow Jillian on Instagram
• Blood Sugar Quiz
• Free Guide 10 Key Strategies To Balance Your Blood Sugar For PCOS
• Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
• Mineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into what causes hair loss and how we can support healthy hair. As with most things related to women’s health, the topic of hair loss is complicated.  Rarely is there a sole reason for hair loss. For example, hypothyroidism and inadequate thyroid hormone levels are among the most common causes of hair loss. The underlying question then becomes what is causing the hypothyroidism?  More often than not, it is not merely one cause.  There are a few things to consider, such as the individual’s nutrition, lifestyle, and stress level.  Are they eating enough?  Are they consuming enough nutrient-dense foods?  Do they have a nutrient deficiency that isn’t being met by their current diet?  How stressed are they?  Cortisol, a stress hormone, directly blocks the conversion of thyroid hormone.  When it comes to supporting healthy hair and healing hair loss, we have to consider several different areas, which is what we are going to get into in this episode. 

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Links/Resources:

• Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
• Mineral Imbalance Quiz
• Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide 
• Episode 2: Nourishing Nutrition Foundation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourishing-nutrition-foundation/id1568547321?i=1000525418203 
• Episode 6: Copper and Iron: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432 
• Episode 8: Supplements That Do More Harm Than Good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supplements-that-do-more-harm-than-good/id1568547321?i=1000530004049 
• Vitamin E supplement: https://bit.ly/36k4Hy2 
• Iodine hair loss blog: http://msfullhair.com/topical-iodine-alopecia-areata-cure/ 
• Morrocco Method ACV Shampoo: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/apple-cider-vinegar-shampoo?variant=40217963135185 
• Morrocco Method Detox Mask: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/zen-detox-hair-scalp-masque?variant=40218202276049 
• Morrocco Method Bristle Brush: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/mixed-pure-boar-bristle-and-nylon-brush-small 
• Morrocco Method Shampoo bar: https://shop.morroccomethod.com/products/shampoo-bar?variant=40296561541329
• Under Luna Warrior Shampoo: https://underluna.com/collections/all-products/products/warrior-shampoo  

Are You Menstural? –
In this episode, we are covering one of our most requested topics and that is gut health and its connection to our skin. To dig into this more, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Christa Biegler. Christa is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts with her podcast, programs and private practice. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest. The Less Stressed Life Podcast & Nutrition mission is to educate and inspire women with science to take control of their health and heal their bodies, creating a positive domino effect on family health.

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Resources/Links:

• Take Christa’s Eczema Type Quiz
• Follow Christa on Instagram
• Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
• Mineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual ? –
One of the most common questions we get is how to naturally increase progesterone. And to be honest, this is a loaded question. Often people are looking for a magical food or supplement to boost their progesterone levels, but in reality, there’s a lot more at play. 

There are 3 main areas we want to look at when supporting progesterone levels naturally that we will focus on in this episode:

1. Metabolism: this is how your body makes energy--in order to make enough progesterone, we need to have enough energy. 
2. Nourishment: both macronutrients (protein, fat, & cabr) and micronutrients (vitamins & minerals)
3. Stress: this is a blanket term meant to cover many areas such as mental, emotional, and physical stressors

Let’s dig into each of these areas and teach you how to support healthy progesterone levels. 

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Resources/Links:

• Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/c575ecd7c3 
• Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9 
• LUNA: fertility awareness course
• Metabolic Type Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892 
• Nourishing Nutrition Foundation Episode: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourishing-nutrition-foundation/id1568547321?i=1000525418203 
• Rewiring Your Brain Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewiring-your-brain-with-theresa-piela/id1568547321?i=1000544052703 
• Free HeartMath Video Course: https://www.heartmath.com/experience/ 

Are You Menstrual? –
In this episode, we will be focusing on the nuanced subject of anxiety and our failing healthcare system. I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Michelle Shapiro. Michelle is an Integrative/ Functional Registered Dietitian and Patient Advocate practicing virtually in New York City. In her one on one practice, Michelle helps executives heal from stress and digestive issues so they can lose weight and restore their energy, while experiencing a deeper connection with themselves and with life. 

Michelle created Wellness Map, a functional medicine patient advocacy membership to empower clients to become the boss of their own healthcare and teach them to navigate the healthcare system , all while getting access to discounted services. Michelle works to connect members with Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Practitioners to create sacred spaces for healing.

The goal of this episode is to shed light on the possible root causes of anxiety and break down how to get the health results you want in a healthcare system that can feel like it’s failing you. 

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Links & Resources:

• Follow Michelle on Instagram
• Check out Wellness Map
• How To Leave Your Doctor’s Appointment Without Feeling Like Crap
• Visit Michelle’s website
• Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
• Mineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? –
I have a special solo episode for you all about my pregnancy journey so far. I’m currently 26 weeks pregnant as of the time I’m recording this, and I plan to cover some preconception topics and first and second trimester questions. I did a question box on Instagram and got a ton of great questions and topics you wanted to learn more about. I’m excited to share more about how we ended up conceiving, what my experience with pregnancy has been so far, testing I’ve done, nutrition, supplements, and so much more. 

Remember, this episode is my personal pregnancy experience and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. 
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Links/Resources:

• Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance
• Mineral Imbalance Quiz
• Magnesium bicarbonate: https://mitigatestress.com/?afmc=AMANDA (use code AMANDA for a discount) 
• Prenatal Strength Training Program: https://www.mamastefit.com/ 
• Pain Free Birth Course: https://painfreebirth.com/pain-free-birth/