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  • The Menopause Care Gap: Why Women 40+ Feel Dismissed by Medicine | Dana Culp EP335

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    Perimenopause and menopause are some of the most transformative—and misunderstood—seasons of a woman’s life. Yet many women seeking help for symptoms like brain fog, irritability, low libido, weight gain, and fatigue are told their labs are “normal” or that what they’re experiencing is simply part of aging.

    In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Dana Culp, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Certified Menopause Expert, to talk about the growing menopause care gap—and why so many women feel dismissed by the medical system during midlife.

    Dana works with women navigating perimenopause and menopause every day in her clinics. What makes her approach unique is her commitment to truly individualized care. Instead of relying only on lab numbers or rigid treatment guidelines, she looks at the full picture of a woman’s physiology, lifestyle, stress load, and hormonal transitions.

    Together, Cody and Dana unpack why midlife symptoms are often misunderstood, how dismissal from healthcare providers impacts women emotionally, and what supportive care during this stage of life should actually look like.

    If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or told to “just wait it out,” this conversation will help you understand what’s really happening in your body—and why you deserve better support.

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    In This Episode, We Discuss

    Why so many women feel dismissed by doctors during perimenopause and menopause

    Common symptoms women experience in midlife, including brain fog, mood changes, fatigue, and weight gain

    Why “normal labs” don’t always mean your hormones are balanced

    How hormonal fluctuations affect stress tolerance, resilience, and identity in midlife

    The emotional impact of being told your symptoms are “just aging”

    What individualized menopause care actually looks like

    When hormone therapy can help—and why hormones alone are not always the full solution

    The real drivers of low libido in midlife, including hormones, nervous system safety, and blood flow

    How women can rebuild trust with their bodies during the menopause transition

    Why midlife can become one of the most powerful seasons of a woman’s life

    Midlife is not the problem. The problem is a care model that often fails to see the whole woman.

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    Connect with Dana Culp

    Learn more about Dana’s work and clinics:

    https://ThrivemidlifeMed.com

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    Work With Cody Sanders

    If you’re navigating hormone shifts, metabolic changes, or feeling exhausted and inflamed in midlife, Cody’s CALM Body Reset program helps women restore energy, regulate their nervous system, and rebalance their hormones through personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and lab interpretation.

    Learn more about working with Cody:

    DM: CALM Here

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    Mixhers Support for Women’s Hormonal Health

    Cody is also the co-founder of Mixhers, a women’s wellness company creating supplements designed to support hormone balance, metabolism, mood, and energy.

    Explore Mixhers products:

    https://mixhers.com

    Use Cody’s personal code CODY for a discount.

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    56 min
  • When Strong Women Feel Disconnected (and How They Find Their Way Back) with Aubin Palmer EP334

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    In this meaningful episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Aubin Palmer—registered nurse turned author, mother of three daughters, and creator of the Power Women movement—for an honest conversation about what happens when strong, capable women start to feel quietly disconnected from themselves.

    Aubin shares her journey from working as an RN caring for women in vulnerable seasons to feeling the persistent inner nudge that there was more she was meant to create. That calling ultimately led to the creation of Power Women, a collaborative book featuring the lived experiences of more than 50 women whose stories remind readers that power doesn’t always look loud, polished, or linear.

    Together, Cody and Aubin explore the emotional and identity shifts many women face—especially during motherhood, burnout, hormonal transitions, and major life pivots—and why so many high-capacity women find themselves feeling stretched thin or disconnected despite doing everything “right.”

    They also discuss the powerful themes that emerged from compiling women’s stories, why storytelling can be deeply healing for the nervous system, and how the Power Women movement is giving forward by placing books into the hands of women navigating particularly tender seasons, including postpartum mothers.

    This episode is a supportive listen for any woman who has been the helper, the caretaker, or the one holding everything together—and is ready to come back home to herself.

    In this episode, listeners will learn:

    •Aubin Palmer’s transition from registered nurse to movement builder

    •Why strong women often experience seasons of disconnection

    •The most common themes that emerged from 50+ women’s stories

    •What power really looks like in quiet or difficult seasons

    •How storytelling supports emotional and nervous system healing

    •Who the Power Women book is especially meant to support

    •How the book is being donated to women in challenging circumstances

    •One small step women can take this week to reconnect with themselves

    This episode is especially for women who:

    •Feel torn between caring for others and caring for themselves

    •Are navigating postpartum, burnout, or identity shifts

    •Have been told they’re “doing great” but don’t feel like themselves

    •Are craving reconnection, clarity, and emotional steadiness

    •Want to feel seen and understood in this season of life

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    Resources & Links

    Connect with Aubin Palmer:

    Website

    Instagram

    Power Women Book

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    Work with Cody

    Women ready for deeper, personalized support can learn more about Cody’s CALM Body Reset, a functional, root-cause approach designed to help women 40+ move from exhausted and inflamed to calm, energized, and clear through labs, nervous system support, and metabolic healing.

    DM "CALM" to learn more about the CALM program: HERE

    Explore Mixhers supplements for women’s hormone and metabolic health:

    Use code CODY at checkout

    www.mixhers.com

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    44 min
  • The "Toxic Five" Draining Women's Energy (And How to Fix Fatigue) with Dr. Evan Hirsch EP333

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    Why are so many women still exhausted—even when they’re eating well, sleeping more, and being told their labs look “normal”?

    In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Dr. Evan Hirsch, also known as the EnergyMD, to unpack the real root causes behind chronic fatigue, long COVID, and persistent low energy in women. Drawing from both his personal health journey and clinical work, Dr. Hirsch explains why fatigue is rarely just about sleep or stress—and what actually needs to happen for true energy recovery.

    Together, Cody and Dr. Hirsch explore the systems-based drivers of fatigue, the role of nervous system dysregulation, and why many women feel worse when they try to “push through.” If you or someone you love feels tired all the time, wired but exhausted, or stuck in burnout despite doing all the right things, this conversation will bring clarity and hope.

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    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    •The difference between being tired and having true chronic fatigue

    •Why standard lab work often misses the root causes of low energy

    •How long COVID and ME/CFS overlap with hormone and nervous system dysfunction

    •The EnergyMD Method and the “Toxic Five” contributors to fatigue

    •Why pushing harder with exercise can sometimes backfire

    •How nervous system regulation impacts energy, recovery, and resilience

    •The first steps women can take to start rebuilding real, sustainable energy

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    About Dr. Evan Hirsch (EnergyMD)

    Dr. Evan Hirsch is a fatigue expert who specializes in helping people recover from chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID, and complex energy issues using a root-cause, functional medicine approach. After experiencing his own five-year battle with fatigue, he developed the EnergyMD Method to help patients systematically uncover and address the underlying drivers of low energy.

    Connect with Dr. Hirsch:

    •Free Fatigue Assessment: https://www.myfatiguescore.com

    •Website: https://www.energymdmethod.com

    •Book — Fix Your Fatigue: https://www.fixyourfatigue.org

    •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energymd

    •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnergyMDMethod

    •YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EnergyMD

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    Work with Cody Sanders

    If this episode resonated and you’re ready to stop guessing and start rebuilding your energy in a personalized, supportive way, Cody’s signature CALM Body Reset program is designed specifically for women 40+ who feel exhausted, inflamed, and out of sync with their bodies.

    The CALM framework (Capacity, Adaptation, Load, Modulation) helps women move from survival mode to steady, sustainable energy through targeted nutrition, lifestyle, nervous system support, and root-cause investigation.

    Learn more about the CALM Body Reset here:

    DM "CALM" to Cody HERE

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    Support Your Hormones with Mixhers

    Cody is also the co-founder of Mixhers, a women’s hormone health company focused on targeted, easy-to-use supplements that support energy, metabolism, mood, and cycle health.

    If you’re looking for additional support on your hormone and energy journey, you can explore Mixhers products here:

    Shop Mixhers: https://www.mixhers.com

    Use code CODY for 15% off your order.

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    Share it with a friend who’s tired of being tired. Your support helps more women get the answers they’ve been missing.

    Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.

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    57 min
  • Your Body Isn’t Broken — It’s Overloaded: The Nervous System Truth Behind Chronic Fatigue & Burnout with Miguel Bautista EP332

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    What if the problem isn’t that your body is broken… but that it’s overloaded?

    In this episode of It’s Hertime, women’s health practitioner and functional nutritionist Cody Sanders sits down with Miguel Bautista to explore a powerful reframe around chronic fatigue, burnout, Long COVID, and “mystery” symptoms.

    Miguel shares how he went from thriving personal trainer to completely bedridden and hospitalized — only to be told his labs were “normal.” What ultimately shifted his recovery wasn’t another protocol or supplement. It was understanding how nervous system overload was driving his symptoms.

    This conversation is especially relevant for high-functioning women who:

    •Feel exhausted despite normal lab work

    •Have been told “everything looks fine”

    •Push harder when their bodies push back

    •Feel like their system can’t handle stress the way it used to

    In this episode, we discuss:

    •What nervous system dysregulation actually means

    •Why symptoms feel intensely physical

    •Why over-efforting, biohacking, and pushing through often backfire

    •The emotional side of recovery

    •How to rebuild capacity safely and sustainably

    For women navigating midlife, perimenopause, hormone shifts, and high responsibility loads, this conversation offers both validation and strategy. When the nervous system doesn’t feel safe, hormones, sleep, blood sugar, and energy regulation become significantly harder.

    Healing isn’t about doing more. It’s about building capacity.

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    Connect with Miguel Bautista:

    Website

    Instagram

    Free Gifts: Recovery Stage Identifier and Personalized Recovery Report 

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    CALM Body Reset with Cody Sanders

    CALM Body Reset, a 6-week program designed to help women 40+ move from exhausted and inflamed to steady, energized, and clear.

    The CALM framework focuses on:

    •Nervous system regulation

    •Hormone and metabolic support

    •Strategic load management

    •Sustainable capacity-building

    For women who are tired of chasing symptoms and ready to work with their bodies instead of against them, the CALM Body Reset provides a structured, root-cause approach to rebuilding resilience.

    To learn more, connect with Cody on Instagram at @codyjeansanders and send the word “CALM” via DM.

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    Use Code: Cody to receive 15% off Mixhers Products. 


    Nothing has worked not because you failed — but because your body has been asking for a different approach.

    Healing is possible.

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    54 min
  • Tired, Touched-Out, and Wondering What Happened to Your Libido? with Dr Diane Mueller EP331

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    If you’ve ever thought, “I’m exhausted, overstimulated, and intimacy feels like one more thing on my to-do list,” this episode is for you.

    In today’s conversation, we’re finally talking about libido — honestly, openly, and without shame. So many women quietly wonder why they don’t feel like themselves anymore, especially after babies, during perimenopause, or in menopause. This episode is here to remind you: you are not broken — your body is communicating.

    Cody is joined by Dr. Diane Mueller, a board-certified sexologist, national speaker, best-selling author, and podcast host who has worked with over 33,000 couples. Dr. Diane brings both science and compassion to a topic that’s often ignored in women’s health conversations.

    Together, they explore how hormones, chronic stress, nervous system overload, and life transitions impact desire — and why low libido is not a personal failure, but a biological response. This is a girlfriend-to-girlfriend conversation designed to bring clarity, validation, and hope.

    In this episode, they discuss:

    •Why libido is often left out of the hormone conversation

    •What it really means to feel “touched-out”

    •How stress and exhaustion biologically suppress desire

    •Why low libido doesn’t mean you don’t love your partner

    •How shame and guilt disconnect women from intimacy

    •Practical first steps to begin reconnecting with your body and desire

    If you’ve been wondering where you went, you’re not alone. With the right support, intimacy and connection can feel accessible again.

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    Sponsored by Mixhers Libido

    This episode is brought to you by Mixhers Libido, a thoughtfully formulated supplement designed to support women’s desire, sensitivity, and stress resilience. Libido works by supporting healthy blood flow, calming the nervous system, and helping your body feel safe enough to experience pleasure again — because desire isn’t about willpower, it’s about biology.

    If you’re feeling tired, overstimulated, or disconnected from your body, Mixhers Libido can be a supportive place to start. You can save 15% with my code CODY at checkout.

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    Resources from Dr. Diane Mueller

    •Book: Want to Want It

    https://WantToWantIt.com

    •Libido Quiz:

    https://LibidoQuiz.com

    •Novelty Checklist:

    https://MySexDoc.com

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    Your desire matters. Your sexual health matters. And it’s never too late to reconnect with yourself, your body, and your partner.

    If this episode resonated, share it with a friend and help us keep breaking the silence around women’s health.

    Until next time — honor your hormones and give yourself permission to want more.

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    1 hr
  • When the World Feels Heavy: How to Protect Your Heart (and Nervous System) with Cody Sanders EP330

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    In today’s world, it’s easy to feel emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. Between constant news, social media, family responsibilities, and everyday stress, many women are quietly living in survival mode — without even realizing it.

    In this episode, Cody shares how to protect your heart, regulate your nervous system, and stay grounded in a loud, chaotic world.

    You’ll learn how stress shows up in the body, why so many women feel tired and disconnected, and how to recognize the symptoms your body is using to communicate with you. Cody also introduces her CALM framework — a gentle, holistic approach to nervous system healing, emotional resilience, and whole-body wellness.

    This episode is especially for you if you’ve been feeling:

    •Overwhelmed or emotionally drained

    •Anxious or constantly “on edge”

    •Burned out from carrying too much

    •Disconnected from yourself

    •Stuck in stress or survival mode

    •Frustrated with stubborn health symptoms

    You’ll walk away with practical tools, encouragement, and a deeper understanding of how to care for your heart — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

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    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    ✔ Why your nervous system reacts to news and social media like real danger

    ✔ How chronic stress affects hormones, sleep, digestion, and weight

    ✔ The real meaning behind common symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, and inflammation

    ✔ How to protect your emotional and mental energy

    ✔ Simple daily practices to calm your body and mind

    ✔ Why love, peace, and connection are powerful healing tools

    ✔ How nervous system regulation creates lasting health

    ✔ What it means to truly “protect your heart” in modern life

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    What Is the CALM Framework?

    Cody’s CALM framework is a holistic approach to healing and regulation that helps women understand what their symptoms are really saying.

    CALM stands for:

    C — Capacity

    Learning to honor your emotional and mental limits

    A — Adaptation

    Supporting your body’s ability to handle stress

    L — Load

    Reducing total physical, emotional, and hormonal overload

    M — Modulation

    Creating daily practices that bring you back to calm

    Inside her CALM program, Cody helps women personalize this framework to their unique bodies, labs, symptoms, and life circumstances — so healing becomes sustainable, not overwhelming.

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    Ready for Support?

    If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more connected to your body, Cody would love to support you inside her CALM program.

    CALM is Cody’s signature 1:1 coaching experience for women who want to:

    ✨ Regulate their nervous system

    ✨ Balance hormones naturally

    ✨ Reduce stress and inflammation

    ✨ Improve energy and sleep

    ✨ Feel safe in their bodies again

    ✨ Heal without burnout

    To learn more, DM Cody on Instagram:

    👉 @codyjeansanders

    👉 Send the word “CALM” and she’ll share the details with you 

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    38 min
  • The Money Conversation We All Need (Without The Anxiety) With Money Guru Priya Malani EP329

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    In today’s episode of It’s Hertime, host Cody Sanders sits down with Priya Malani, Founder & CEO of Stash Wealth, for the honest, reassuring money conversation so many women have been craving — without the stress, shame, or overwhelm.

    Money affects our nervous systems, hormones, relationships, energy, and sense of safety more than we often realize. Yet so many smart, capable women still feel anxious, behind, or unsure when it comes to finances. This episode is about changing that — together.

    After becoming one of the youngest Vice Presidents at Merrill Lynch, Priya left Wall Street to help women and high-achieving professionals build wealth in a way that feels aligned, calm, and sustainable. In this conversation, she and Cody break down how to create financial confidence without sacrificing joy, lifestyle, or peace of mind.

    If you’ve ever felt stressed about money, avoided looking at your bank account, worried about the future, or wished someone would just explain finances in a normal, supportive way — this episode is for you.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    •Why money stress quietly impacts hormones, energy, and mental health

    •How to stop living paycheck to paycheck without feeling deprived

    •What “living a life you can afford” really looks like in real life

    •Simple credit card and saving strategies that actually work

    •When renting may be smarter than buying

    •How couples can communicate better about money

    •Common financial mistakes women make — and how to avoid them

    •How to start investing with confidence (even if you feel behind)

    •What goal-based investing means and why it matters

    •When it’s time to work with a financial advisor

    Priya also shares how women can shift from fear and comparison around money to clarity, confidence, and trust — creating long-term stability for themselves and their families.

    This is a conversation about feeling safe in your body, calm in your mind, and confident in your financial future.

    About Today’s Guest: Priya Malani

    Priya Malani is the Founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, a modern financial firm that helps high-achieving professionals build wealth with intention. She is a former Merrill Lynch Vice President and a leading voice in making personal finance approachable, empowering, and lifestyle-aligned.

    Connect with Priya:

    Website: stashwealth.com

    Instagram: @stashwealth

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    If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a friend who could use a little more peace around money. And be sure to tell them to subscribe to It’s Hertime so you both never miss an episode on hormones, health, mindset, and living fully.

    Because financial wellness is self-care — and every woman deserves to feel safe, strong, and supported with her money.

    About Cody’s CALM Program

    CALM is Cody’s personalized 6-week reset that helps women calm their nervous systems, balance hormones, and understand what their bodies truly need to heal and thrive. Built around the Capacity, Adaptation, Load, and Modulation framework, it offers clear guidance and real support — without extremes. Learn more by DMing “CALM” to @codyjeansanders on Instagram.

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    52 min
  • When Your Body Stops Responding: How to Understand What It’s Asking for Next with Katie Hardie EP328

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    Have you ever found yourself thinking:

    “I’m eating well. I’m exercising. I’m trying so hard… so why does my body feel stuck?”

    If you’ve been doing all the “right” things but still feel tired, inflamed, frustrated, or disconnected from your body — this episode is for you.

    In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Katie Hardie, board-certified holistic nutritionist, performance psychology expert, and founder of My PEAK. Katie works with highly motivated, high-performing individuals — especially women — who are disciplined, committed, and quietly burning out.

    Instead of telling women to push harder or try another plan, Katie helps them understand what their symptoms are actually communicating. Together, we talk about how to shift from fighting your body to listening to it — and how to respond in ways that restore energy, resilience, and trust.

    This episode isn’t about doing more.

    It’s about doing different — with clarity instead of guilt.

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    In this episode, we discuss:

    •Why your body isn’t “failing” — it’s giving feedback

    •The most common signals women ignore or normalize (and why that matters)

    •Why disciplined, high-achieving women often hit a wall first

    •How to tell if your body needs fuel, recovery, or nervous system regulation — not more discipline

    •The difference between discipline and data (and how women get stuck in that loop)

    •How to use functional testing as a guide — without fear or obsession

    •Why recovery is essential for performance, not the opposite of it

    •Where to start when you feel seen… but also overwhelmed

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    A reminder from this episode:

    Your body isn’t broken.

    It isn’t working against you.

    It’s communicating — and when you learn how to listen, everything changes.

    If this conversation resonated with you, consider sharing it with a friend who’s been pushing a little too hard — or leave a review so more women can find these conversations.

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    Connect with Katie:

    •Website

    •Instagram

    •Learn more about her work through My PEAK

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    Mixhers Metabolic Balance was formulated specifically for women to support healthy blood sugar regulation, appetite signals, and metabolic function — without stimulants or harsh ingredients. I’ve seen and experienced firsthand how powerful it can be when women support their metabolism gently instead of pushing harder. Using Metabolic Balance daily has helped me lose 35lbs this past year! You can try Mixhers Metabolic Balance at Mixhers.com and use code CODY for a discount.

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    59 min
  • Your Labs Are ‘Normal’… So Why Do You Feel Like a Hot Mess? The Midlife Answers Women Aren’t Getting with Dyna Vink EP327

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    If you’ve ever been told “your labs look fine” while you’re sitting there exhausted, foggy, bloated, anxious, or feeling nothing like yourself — this episode is for you.

    Today on It’s Hertime, I’m joined by Dyna Vink, a certified Integrative Health Practitioner and founder of Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle, for a candid, eye-opening conversation about why so many midlife women fall through the cracks of conventional medicine — and what actually helps.

    Dyna shares her own perimenopause wake-up call: the symptoms that blindsided her, the frustration of being dismissed by doctors, and the moment she realized this couldn’t just be stress or aging. Through functional medicine testing, she uncovered hidden root causes that standard labs missed — and rebuilt her energy, confidence, and health from the ground up.

    This episode is validating, empowering, and packed with practical insight for any woman navigating perimenopause, midlife symptoms, or that unsettling feeling of “something is off, but no one can tell me why.”

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     In This Episode, We Cover:

    •Why perimenopause hits high-achieving women especially hard

    •The emotional toll of being told “everything is normal” when it clearly isn’t

    •How traditional medicine falls short for midlife women

    •What functional medicine does differently (and why it changes everything)

    •The surprising role parasites can play in fatigue, gut issues, and hormone chaos

    •Detox myths vs. realistic detox foundations that actually support hormones

    •The gut–hormone–brain connection and why gut health is non-negotiable

    •Why optimizing your health is not selfish — it’s a professional investment

    •The very first step to take if you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start

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    Connect With Dyna Vink

    Learn more about Dyna’s work, functional testing, and resources here:

    •Website: https://holisticnutritionlifestyle.com

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     Support Your Hormones with Mixhers

    If this episode has you realizing your body needs real support — not just reassurance — Mixhers was created exactly for women like you.

    Mixhers offers science-backed, hormone-supporting supplements designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, metabolic changes, energy crashes, sleep issues, and more.

    You can shop Mixhers and save 15% on your order with my code:

    Use code: CODY for 15% off

    Shop here: https://mixhers.com

    (This is a great place to start if you’re supporting hormones, stress, metabolism, or overall vitality.)

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    If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend — because no woman should have to navigate midlife feeling confused, dismissed, or alone.

    Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.

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    50 min
  • Why Overtraining Wrecks Women’s Hormones — and How Joyful Movement Heals with LEKFIT Founder Lauren Kleban EP326

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    If your workouts are leaving you exhausted instead of energized, this episode is for you.

    In today’s episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Lauren Kleban, celebrity trainer and founder of LEKFIT, to unpack why traditional fitness culture often works against women’s hormones — especially in perimenopause, menopause, and high-stress seasons of life.

    Lauren shares how overtraining, excessive HIIT, and chronic cardio can elevate cortisol, suppress thyroid function, disrupt blood sugar, and stall results — even when women are “doing everything right.”

    Together, Cody and Lauren explore:

    •Why women’s bodies need rhythm, recovery, and variety

    •How lymphatic flow is a missing piece in hormone balance

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The Its Hertime with Cody Sanders is a podcast aimed to change the conversation about periods and women's hormonal health. Your period is supposed to simply just show up each month, without the…

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