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What if the symptoms we experience are actually important clues about what the body is navigating beneath the surface?

In today’s episode, Cody sits down with naturopathic practitioner and certified homeopath Anne Dunev for a deep conversation about the powerful connection between stress, hormones, gut health, mindset, and chronic illness.

After her own battle with ulcerative colitis and being told she may never fully recover, Anne began asking deeper questions about what was happening physically, emotionally, and neurologically. That search led her into over 30 years of studying how the body responds to stress, unresolved emotional patterns, infections, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance.

Together, Cody and Anne explore:

• Why so many women feel dismissed when labs come back “normal”
• The connection between chronic stress and hormone dysfunction
• How gut symptoms are often tied to the nervous system
• Why unresolved emotional stress can affect physical healing
• The relationship between inflammation, cortisol, and digestive issues
• The importance of learning the language of symptoms instead of suppressing them

Anne also shares how her work has incorporated principles from Dianetics, a self-development philosophy created by L. Ron Hubbard that explores how past experiences, stress patterns, and subconscious reactions may influence emotional and physical well-being. Cody and Anne discuss the broader idea that the mind and body are deeply connected and that healing often requires addressing both physiology and perception.

This episode is thoughtful, layered, and eye-opening for anyone who has ever felt like they’ve been searching for deeper answers about their health.

Whether you’re struggling with hormone imbalance, digestive symptoms, chronic stress, burnout, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this conversation will leave you looking at healing through a completely different lens.

Connect with Anne:
Website www.annedunev.com

Instagram @annedunev

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 Instagram: @codyjeansanders

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In this deep dive episode, Cody Sanders breaks down Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and explains why it has become one of her favorite tools for understanding women’s health through an entirely different lens.

This conversation goes far beyond “just minerals.”

Cody explores how stress, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, blood sugar instability, trauma, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, fertility struggles, and menopause all influence the body’s internal terrain — and why so many women feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious, and dismissed despite being told their labs look “normal.”

You’ll learn how the body adapts to chronic stress over time, why minerals are foundational for energy and hormone signaling, and how healing shifts when we stop fighting the body and start understanding what it’s been trying to communicate all along.

Throughout the episode, Cody shares powerful client stories that illustrate how rebuilding the body’s terrain through nourishment, mineral support, nervous system regulation, blood sugar stability, and recovery can completely change a woman’s healing journey.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• What HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) actually is
• Why minerals matter for hormones, metabolism, and nervous system regulation
• The connection between chronic stress and mineral depletion
• Why women can have “normal” thyroid labs but still feel hypothyroid
• Cellular energy, mineral balance, and hormone signaling
• Fast oxidizers vs. slow oxidizers explained simply
• How HTMA can reveal stress adaptation patterns
• PCOS through a terrain-based and nervous system lens
• Why restriction and overtraining can backfire
• The importance of mineral reserves before pregnancy
• How menopause can expose underlying depletion patterns
• Autoimmunity, burnout, and loss of resilience
• Why healing is about support, not punishment
• How nervous system regulation changes everything

Key Takeaways

• Symptoms are communication, not failure
• The body adapts to the environment it believes it’s living in
• Hormones cannot be separated from the terrain they operate within
• Mineral balance affects energy production, stress resilience, thyroid function, detoxification, blood sugar regulation, and nervous system health
• Many women are functioning in survival mode without realizing it
• Healing often begins when the body finally feels safe enough to stop compensating

Resources and Links:

Learn more about Cody’s CALM Framework

Interested in HTMA testing and mineral balancing support?

Connect with Cody:

Reach out at [email protected], and put HTMA in the subjest title to request a consultation.

Instagram: @codyjeansanders

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If you’ve ever thought…

“I’m doing everything right… so why isn’t this working?”

This episode is going to connect some major dots.

Because what if it’s not that your body is broken…

…it’s that your body needs something different?

In today’s conversation, Cody sits down with Becca Roses, founder of Mind Body Genes, to break down epigenetics in a way that actually makes sense—and actually applies to your life.

You’ll learn how your genes act as a blueprint… but your lifestyle, stress, and environment determine how that blueprint is expressed.

And why two women can follow the exact same plan—and get completely different results.

In This Episode:

• What epigenetics actually means (in real life, not textbook language)
• Why “doing everything right” can still leave you feeling stuck
• How your genes influence your stress response and nervous system
• The connection between epigenetics and hormone balance
• Why some women struggle more with PMS, heavy periods, or perimenopause
• How to start supporting your body without overwhelm

Key Takeaways:

• Your body is not random—it’s responding
• Your genes are not your destiny, they’re your blueprint
• Stress sensitivity is not a weakness—it’s information
• Hormone symptoms often point to deeper patterns
• Personalization is the missing piece for so many women

LINKS

Connect with Becca:

• Instagram: @mindbodygenes
• Website: https://www.mindbodygenes.com

Work with Cody:

• CALM Reset
• HTMA Testing
• Instagram @codyjeansanders

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• https://www.mixhers.com
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”…

eating well, taking the supplements, showing up for your life…

…but you’re still exhausted, stuck, or not seeing the results you expected—

this episode is going to connect some major dots for you.

Because sometimes…

it’s not about doing more.

It’s about what’s happening underneath it all.

Your nervous system.

In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Annie Yatch, who brings a fascinating perspective from her background in counterterrorism—where she was trained to identify hidden threats before they became visible problems.

Now, she applies that same lens to high-performing women, helping them uncover the internal patterns, nervous system overload, and subconscious dynamics that quietly keep them stuck… even when everything on the outside looks like it should be working.

This conversation is powerful, eye-opening, and deeply validating for any woman who has ever asked:

“Why do I feel this way when I’m doing everything right?”

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why doing “all the right things” still isn’t enough for many women

• How your nervous system quietly shapes your energy, hormones, and capacity

• The concept of internal vs external threats—and why internal ones matter more

• How being “the strong one” can actually keep you stuck

• The connection between your home life, stress patterns, and physical health

• Why your body won’t respond if it doesn’t feel safe

• Practical ways to begin regulating your nervous system today

• How to finally shift from pushing harder → to actually feeling better

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Key Takeaway

You cannot out-diet, out-supplement, or out-strategize a body that doesn’t feel safe.

When you begin supporting both your nervous system and your physical body…

that’s when your energy shifts, your hormones respond, and things start to feel lighter.

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Learn more about Annie Yatch:

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Your body isn’t broken.

It’s communicating.

And when you learn how to listen… everything changes. 🩷

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If you feel like your body suddenly stopped responding in your 40s or 50s… you’re not imagining it.

You’re eating well. You’re trying to stay active. You’re doing what used to work.

And yet — you still feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from your body.

In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with midlife fitness expert Heike Yates to unpack what’s really happening in your body during this phase of life—and why pushing harder is often the exact thing working against you.

With over 35 years in the health and fitness space, Heike brings a grounded, compassionate approach to helping women rebuild strength, confidence, and energy in midlife—without burnout, extremes, or unrealistic expectations.

Together, they explore the deeper layers of midlife health—where hormones, metabolism, stress, identity, and nervous system regulation all intersect.

This is the conversation that helps you finally understand why your body feels different—and what to do about it.

In This Episode, We Cover:

•  Why “what used to work” stops working in your 40s and 50s 
•  The real reason your metabolism feels slower (and what’s actually happening) 
•  How stress, hormones, and the nervous system impact fat loss and energy 
•  The hidden layer of midlife burnout (it’s not just physical) 
•  How identity shifts affect your motivation, confidence, and consistency 
•  The biggest fitness mistakes women make in midlife (and how to fix them) 
•  How to approach strength training, cardio, and recovery in a hormone-supportive way 
• SPARK Framework explained in a simple, practical way 
•  How to rebuild trust with your body when it feels like it’s “working against you” 
•  A simple, realistic reset if you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or overwhelmed 

This Episode Is For You If:

•  You feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to 
•  You’re navigating perimenopause or menopause 
•  You’re doing “all the right things” but not seeing results 
•  You feel burned out, stuck, or disconnected from yourself 
•  You want a more sustainable, realistic approach to fitness and health 

Connect with Heike Yates

•  Website: https://heikeyates.com
  
  
•  Podcast: Pursue Your Spark Podcast
•  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/
  
  
•  Book - Pursue Your Spark: https://amzn.to/4mD5xL7 

🌿 Work With Cody

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs, Cody offers personalized support for women navigating hormone imbalance, fatigue, metabolism issues, and midlife transitions.

•  HTMA Mineral Testing + Coaching 
•  Functional Lab Testing (hormones, metabolism, nutrients) 
•  1:1 Coaching for perimenopause and menopause 

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What if one of the most important factors in fertility… isn’t something you’re eating, supplementing, or tracking—but something you’re breathing?

In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, a globally recognized expert in reproductive science and environmental health, to uncover a hidden piece of the fertility conversation that most women—and even many clinics—aren’t talking about:

Air quality.

With over 20 years in reproductive medicine and more than 75 scientific publications, Dr. Worrilow shares how invisible airborne contaminants can directly impact reproductive health, embryo development, and pregnancy outcomes.

And here’s where it gets especially eye-opening—

this research began inside IVF labs.

Environments that are meant to be some of the most controlled and protective…

yet even there, air quality has been shown to significantly influence success rates.

Which raises a bigger question:

If it matters that much there… what about the air we’re exposed to every day?

In this conversation, we explore:

•The moment Dr. Worrilow realized air quality could be impacting fertility outcomes

•What’s actually in the air (and how it affects the body)

•Why this matters even if you’re trying to conceive naturally

•What most fertility clinics aren’t talking about

•The data behind improved IVF success rates with better air quality

•Simple, practical ways to improve the air quality in your home

This episode is a powerful reminder that your body is constantly responding to its environment—and sometimes, the most overlooked factors are the ones that matter most.

Whether you’re on a fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or simply want to create a healthier space for your body to thrive, this conversation will open your eyes in the best way.

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Connect with Dr. Kathryn Worrilow & LifeAire Systems:

•Website: https://lifeaire.com

•Learn more about their air purification technology for healthcare and fertility clinics

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Work With Cody:

If you’re ready to better understand what your body has been trying to tell you, Cody offers personalized testing and support through her private practice.

•HTMA Mineral Testing + Coaching

•Functional lab testing (hormones, metabolism, nutrients)

•1:1 support for women navigating hormone imbalances, perimenopause, and menopause

Email her at [email protected]

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What if the symptoms you’ve been trying to fix…

aren’t actually hormone problems?

In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, to explore a perspective most women have never been taught:

That what we often label as “hormone imbalance”… may actually be a nervous system that doesn’t feel safe.

From PMDD and mood swings to libido and cycle-related anxiety, this conversation reframes what’s really happening in the body—and why so many women feel like a completely different person throughout the month.

If you’ve ever felt like:

•You’re doing everything “right” but still feel off

•Your mood shifts feel intense or unpredictable

•You dread certain phases of your cycle

•Your libido feels inconsistent or confusing

•You’ve been told it’s “just hormones”… but it doesn’t fully explain it

This episode will connect some powerful dots.

In this conversation, we talk about:

•What it actually means to live in a “bracing” state

•The connection between nervous system safety and hormone symptoms

•A deeper look at PMDD and mood shifts (beyond just hormones)

•Why cycle tracking apps can sometimes disconnect you from your body

•How to start tracking your cycle intuitively, without relying on an app

•The relationship between safety, stress, and libido

•Simple, realistic ways to begin building safety in your body

This episode is an invitation to stop asking,

“What’s wrong with me?”

…and start asking,

“What is my body trying to tell me?”

Because when your body feels safe,

everything—from your hormones to your energy to your mood—starts to shift.

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📚 Connect with Laura & Morgan:

Book: The Cycle Book

Instagram: @thecyclebook

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🌿 Work With Cody:

If you’re ready to understand your body on a deeper level and stop guessing, Cody offers personalized testing and support through her private practice.

•HTMA Mineral Testing + Coaching

•Functional lab testing (hormones, metabolism, nutrients)

•1:1 support for women navigating hormone imbalance, perimenopause, and menopause

Instagram: @codyjeansanders

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Heavy periods. Constant fatigue. Brain fog. Hair loss.

And yet… your labs come back “normal.”

So you’re told everything looks fine—and maybe to take more iron.

But what if the issue isn’t that you don’t have enough iron…

what if your body just isn’t able to use it effectively?

In this episode of the It’s Hertime Podcast,Cody is joined by Samantha Chandler from Wellness & Womb to explore a perspective that’s often missing in women’s health conversations: iron regulation.

Together they talk about why so many women experience heavy periods and low energy—even when their iron levels appear normal—and how iron can become “stuck” in the body, meaning it’s not being properly transported to the tissues that need it most.

As a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Cody also shares how she uses Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) to look at mineral patterns and better understand what’s happening beneath the surface—especially when symptoms don’t match standard lab results.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed by “normal” labs… or frustrated that what you’re doing isn’t working—this episode will help you start asking better questions.

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What You’ll Learn

•Why heavy periods aren’t always caused by low iron

•The difference between iron levels vs. iron regulation

•What it means for iron to be “stuck” in the body

•Why you can feel exhausted even with “normal” labs

•How iron impacts menstrual health, hormones, and fertility

•The role of minerals like copper, zinc, and magnesium in iron metabolism

•Why iron supplements don’t always improve symptoms

•How inflammation and stress can block iron utilization (hello, hepcidin)

•A more holistic way to approach fatigue and hormone imbalance

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Resources & Links

Learn more about Samantha Chandler wellnesswomb.com:

Follow Samantha on Instagram @wellnesswomb_

Work with Cody (HTMA + Hormone Support)

Mixhers Supplements (Use code CODY for 15% off):

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Why do some diets work beautifully for one person… and completely backfire for another?

In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Neha Shah, founder of Diaspora Nutrition, to explore a more nuanced question:

Should we be eating based on our ancestry?

Together, they unpack the growing conversation around personalized nutrition — and whether our genetics, lineage, and cultural food patterns play a meaningful role in how our bodies respond to food.

This conversation moves beyond trendy diets and into something deeper:

understanding the context of your body.

They explore:

•Whether ancestry actually impacts metabolism, digestion, and food tolerance

•The science behind lactase persistence, amylase variation, and microbiome adaptation

•Why “eat for your ancestry” can be helpful… or overly simplified

•What to consider if you have mixed or unknown heritage

•Whether genetic and microbiome testing is worth it — or overhyped

•Why many women in midlife suddenly feel more sensitive to foods they used to tolerate

•How to approach nutrition with curiosity instead of control

This episode is especially powerful for women in their 40s and 50s who feel like their body is changing — and want a more personalized, intelligent way to support it.

Because maybe the better question isn’t:

“What diet works?”

It’s: “What does my body actually respond well to now?”

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🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

✨ Connect on instagram with Neha Shah:

Website: https://diasporanutrition.com

✨ Work with Cody / Join the CALM waitlist:

Join the CALM Body Reset Waitlist

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Hot flashes. Brain fog. Weight gain. Poor sleep. Anxiety. Low libido.

For many women over 40, these symptoms begin during perimenopause and menopause, yet they’re often dismissed as simply “normal aging.”

In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Dr. Melissa Miskell, a physician with more than 30 years of experience helping women navigate menopause, hormone imbalance, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Together they break down what bioidentical hormone therapy actually is, how it differs from older synthetic hormone treatments, and why many women still struggle to receive proper hormone care.

After the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative study, the conversation around hormone therapy shifted dramatically. Many physicians stopped prescribing HRT, leaving countless women navigating perimenopause symptoms and menopause symptoms without clear guidance or support.

Dr. Miskell explains how individualized hormone therapy works, why hormone changes impact so many aspects of health, and how restoring hormonal balance may improve both quality of life and long-term health outcomes.

This conversation also explores the connection between hormones and heart health, brain health, bone density, and metabolic health—topics every woman should understand as she enters midlife.

If you’re a woman over 40 experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, brain fog, or mood changes, this episode will help you better understand your options and advocate for your health.

• What bioidentical hormone therapy (HRT) is and how it works
• The difference between synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormones
• Why many women are dismissed when seeking help for menopause symptoms
• What changed in hormone therapy after the Women’s Health Initiative study
• Why antidepressants are often prescribed instead of evaluating hormones
• How hormones influence heart health, brain health, and bone density
• Why individualized hormone therapy can improve quality of life in midlife
• The first steps women can take if they suspect hormone imbalance

Hormones by Design
 https://hormonesbydesign.com

PINCC (Preventing Cervical Cancer Worldwide)
 https://www.pincc.org

Follow Cody for education on women’s hormones, metabolic health, and midlife wellness.

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It’s Hertime is hosted by Cody Sanders, functional nutritionist, hormone health educator, and co-founder of Mixhers. Each week Cody interviews leading experts in women’s health, hormones, metabolism, and longevity to help women better understand their bodies and take control of their health.

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