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In case we needed one more example of how conventional medicine fails women in perimenopause, let’s take a moment to consider heavy bleeding…
 Virtually every woman is going to experience at least occasional heavy bleeding during the perimenopause years; (and in this episode Cody discusses the real issues causing this problem and talk about the things we CAN do things to get relief and overcome this issue).
 
Things often heard from conventional doctors are something along the lines of:
 “Just buy heavier pads/tampons.”
“It’s not hurting your body to bleed so much; it’s ‘normal’ after all. So you can keep living your life.”
“Well, you can look forward to menopause and you won’t have to deal with it anymore!”

Can you see the thread running through these suggestions?

Deal with it.
It’ll end, so why should we try to fix it?
You’re a woman so you’re used to bleeding… it’s not that bad, right?

In this episode Cody is  here today to tell us all that we do NOT just have to suffer from heavy, painful periods in perimenopause. There’s a reason it’s happening, and there are natural, safe ways to get relief quickly!
 
 If you have a broken arm, do you wait until it heals to do something to fix it?
 
 Of course not.
 
 You get an x-ray, find the root cause of your pain, and make adjustments immediately.
 
 In the same way, you shouldn’t just think, “this will end in a few years when I’m in menopause; so I’ll just deal with the pain.”
 
 This episode is going to be your heavy bleeding “x-ray”—let’s dive into what’s causing this painful; disruptive symptom and (most importantly) how you can get relief!

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Your doctor, your favorite podcaster, and your best friend all tell you the same thing: You have got to stop stressing – it’s not good for you. And it’s sage advice since after all, stress kills. But it’s a lot easier said than done, right?

Stress is everywhere. Whether it’s the Sunday night sense of anxiety about your overwhelming, ever-growing to-do list for the upcoming week, or the Monday morning hustle to get the kids out the door and yourself to work on time, or a biological event like PMS or menopause wreaking havoc on your hormones and consequently your sleep and moods, the fact is, stress is simply a part of life that cannot be avoided.

On today's episode Cody share herTop Ten 5 minute stress-reducing tips! Building a stress-management arsenal with these stress-stopping hacks will position you as a force to be reckoned with. Our advice? Start practicing these tips today because you never know what tomorrow holds.

Bath Bomb Recipe:
Add 3 drops of Lavender and 2 drops of Frankincense to one cup of Epsom salt, pouring the mixture into a hot running bath. Soak for at least 15 minutes to absorb the oils on your skin.

Roller-ball Recipe:
For on-the-go stress relief, mix 10 drops of Lavender and 10 drops of Bergamot into a 10ml rollerball, filling the rest with a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil. Shake well and apply.

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When we travel, our sleep schedule tends to go sideways. Healthy eating can feel difficult, if not impossible, in airports and train stations. We might skip the key supplements we usually take and crossing time zones can mess up your internal clock. Exercise becomes an afterthought and hydration often goes out the window… at which point constipation can become the norm. And when your GI tract is backed up, excess estrogen gets stuck in our system and wreaks a bunch of havoc.

Needless to say, all these shifts are hard on hormones. Actually, that’s an understatement. Sleep, food, supplements, hydration, exercise… these are THE things that keep our hormones working for us and not against us. When you have these lifestyle strategies locked down, you put an end to period problems like acne, bloating, PMS, severe cramps, heavy or irregular periods, hormonal migraines, and irritability and moodiness.

But when you travel and your hormone-supportive strategies get thrown off track, you can feel rotten quickly…and who wants to be bloated, moody, and covered in zits on summer vacation?!

For this week’s episode,Cody has  gathered her best strategies for for keeping your hormones healthy and happy when you’re traveling. A few small tweaks can keep you feeling great when you’re on the move. Tune in and follow the steps she shares and your hormone health won’t have to go out the window when you go on vacation.

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Did you know that our thoughts and emotions can affect our health?  Emotions that are freely experienced and expressed without judgment or attachment tend to flow fluidly without impacting our health. On the other hand, repressed emotions (especially fearful or negative ones) can zap mental energy, negatively affect the body, and lead to health problems, like hormonal imbalance, and actually keep us from truly healing. 

Sometimes we can be doing "everything right" when it comes to healing, the main reason we do not heal is because we are motivated and driven by fear. Sadly, most people who eat healthy, move their bodies and make other positive lifestyle changes do it because they don't like themselves and/or their bodies (not because they do).

On today's episode, Cody invited Ashleigh DiLello to be her special guest. Together they dive into the power of our mindset and emotions and how we can put this power to good use. Ashleigh is a Mind Coach and creator of Bio Emotional Healing®, a process based in neuroscience that helps her clients rewire their subconscious mind. She teaches us how to disrupt our negative thought loop, calm our body and emotions , take control of your thoughts and get out of survival mode, so that we can heal and enjoy optimal health. Be ready to have your mind blown!

Want to learn even more form Ashleigh? You can connect with her here.
And on instagram here.

You can also listen to her previous episodes on the It's Hertime Podcast:

The Power of Positivity with Ashleigh DiLello Part One
The Power of Positivity with Ashleigh DiLello Part Two

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Because hormones have a hand in almost everything going on in our bodies, they also affect our brains and therefore, emotions. This is why hormones can directly influence our mental health, even if that change is just periodic and linked to our menstrual cycle.

Join Cody and Elizabeth as they talk about what hormones are up to during our cycle, so that we can better understand why we might be feeling a certain way. And while it won't give us the power to suddenly control how we're feeling all of the time, what they share today, can help us make sense of it.

Todays episode is a nice reminder to stop that inner critic giving us such a hard time, and to be kind to ourselves instead. With the right knowledge and self-care, we can turn meltdowns and angst into understanding and compassion.

Elizabeth and Cody discuss dealing with conditions like PMS, PMDD, ADHD, anxiety and depression and about how our hormones interplay with these existing conditions and how it all affects our mental health.

Also, they talk about how one of the best ways to make the most of our cycles and mood is to start tracking our cycle all month long. This tracking helps to uncover patterns and helps us to understand the language of our symptoms. This can help us to predict hormonal imbalance and emotional patterns throughout the month.

Check out Elizabeth's Period Tracker here.
You can also connect with Elizabeth Olson here.

Episode 106: How Undiagnosed ADHD Can Cause Anxiety and Depression was referenced in this episode and is a great way to learn more.

Recommended products: Hertime Daily, Hertime Extra Strength and Herpower

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Attention, Soda, Coffee, Tea and energy drink-drinkers: Did you know that caffeine disrupts your hormones — including insulin, cortisol, and reproductive hormones — for many hours after you drink it, interfering with blood sugar, sleep AND a wide range of physiological processes?

Did you know that only 9 in 10 people have trouble processing caffeine, if you are one of these 9 out of 10, you might be extra susceptible to caffeine’s hormone disrupting effects.

On today's episode Cody dives into key factors to consider like: 
How to know if you are caffeine intolerant
How to know if you have a hormone imbalance and if it's connected to caffeine consumption
How caffeine affects fertility and breast tissue
How to wean yourself off of caffeine without major side effects

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Did you know that approximately 10 to 15% of women suffer from postpartum mood disorders (PPMDs), ranging from clinical postpartum depression to mild postpartum depression? 

On today's episode, Cody does a deep dive into what postpartum depression is, what causes it, how to prevent it and where to look for support. Although you may be at a higher risk if you experience depression before pregnancy, and/or if you have a hormonal imbalance issue, it's important to know that anyone can be at risk from postpartum depression. 

Cody teaches about the power of leveraging good functional nutrition basics, lifestyle strategies and how you can give yourself all the support possible to keep yourself balanced during this huge transition.

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Can you move away from diets while living with PCOS? Can you find ways to feel better physically and emotionally without PCOS diets? Can you logistically recover from your eating disorder using Intuitive Eating while living with PCOS? That’s what this episode  is all about.

Cody and Jess invited Felice Ramallo to the It's Hertime Podcast to talk all about what is the best diet for PCOS. Felice is the Lead Dietitian at Allara, and a registered dietitian who specializes in women’s health. She completed her BS of Nutrition at Syracuse University, and went on to complete her MS of Clinical Nutrition and dietetic internship at the University at Buffalo. During her time at UB, she completed her thesis on nutrition and counseling approaches for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). She practices nutrition from the intersection of one’s dietary patterns, lifestyle, mental well-being, and relationship with their body and movement, integrating principles of Intuitive Eating™ and Health at Every Size (HAES).

We hope this episode gives you some great guidance and insights into PCOS and the importance of diet. To connect with Felice:
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Website

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Did you know that hormonal acne, aka "adult" acne affect adults between the ages of 20 and 50? Hormonal acne affects both men and women, but the majority of cases occur in women, pregnant women  and women going through menopause.

Acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S. It affects nearly about 80% of the population during their lifetime. About 50% of women in their 20's and 25% of women in their 40's get hormonal acne.

Acne is caused by clogged pores. Hormonal acne develops when hormonal changes, like excess testosterone, increase the amount of oil your skin produces. This oil interacts with bacteria on the pores of your skin where hair grows (hair follicles) and results in acne.

On today's episode, Cody and Jess talk about Jess' personal hormonal acne story and how she learned how to heal hormonal acne by first taking steps to heal her hormonal system. She learned how to work with her body rather than fighting against it.

Listen in to learn what she did, how she did it and what a difference it has made in her overall health and life.

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PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, affects between 5 to 10 percent of all women. PCOS symptoms include irregular or heavy periods, acne, facial hair, scalp hair loss, increased belly fat, and increased levels of testosterone. It is also strongly correlated with infertility. While conventional medicine typically views PCOS as a gynecological issue, it is actually commonly driven by things such as diet, environmental toxins, genetics, and more.

In this episode, Cody sits down with Jason Hone  to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating patients with PCOS. They delve into topics including the relationship between PCOS and insulin resistance, gut health, what tests to request and much more.

Jason Hone, MSN, APRN, C-FNP, practices as a holistic provider for patients of all walks of life, including working with hundreds of women suffering with hormonal imbalance and specifically, PCOS.  He has worked in various disciplines of healthcare since 1996. To connect with Jason, you can visit his website https://www.wholehealthteam.com/

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