Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

By Christa Biegler

Welcome to the Less Stressed Life. If you’re here, I bet we have a few things in common. We’re both in pursuit of a Less Stressed Life. But we don’t have it all figured out quite yet. We’re moms th

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Number 1: #467 Practical Guide to Environmental Mold and Biotoxins with Jenna De Kok, MS, RD
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Less Stressed Life, I'm joined again by my associate registered dietitian, Jenna De Kok, to continue our conversation about CIRS and mold, this time focusing on the health of your home. After navigating multiple mold exposures herself, Jenna has learned firsthand how overwhelming the environmental side of healing can feel. We talk about what she wishes she had known earlier, including proper mold removal, small particle cleaning, HVAC maintenance, humidity, and when an Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) may be helpful. We also discuss practical ways to support a healthier home without feeling like you have to figure everything out overnight. Check out Jenna's CIRS story here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/775589/episodes/19623415 KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🏠 What to do when you find mold or water damage 🧹 Why small particle cleaning matters after mold exposure 🧼 Why killing mold isn't the same as removing it 💨 HVAC maintenance, airflow & indoor air quality 💧 Why monitoring humidity can help prevent mold growth 🔎 When an Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) may help 🌱 Taking practical steps without letting mold overwhelm you ABOUT GUEST: Jenna is a registered dietitian via her business Nutritiously Jenna and associate practitioner at Less Stressed Life Nutrition. She started working with Christa in 2018 doing mentorship hours for her undergraduate degree. Her passion for women's wellness came from her firsthand struggles flaring with a variety of gut, detox/drainage, nervous system, and energy issues. In January 2026 was when she officially learned that CIRS was a piece of not only her health story but also, her husband's after a variety of exposures to biotoxins in their homes. Through this experience, her goal is helping other "misunderstood" clients better understand how their symptoms can be influenced by the health of their environment. WHERE TO FIND GUEST: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslyjenna/ SPONSOR: Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Get back into the swing of things with 🧴 MagRelief Lotion for stress and sleep, 🧠 Brain Boost Mag L-Threonate for focus, and 🍓🫐 Berry-Licious Electrolyte Supreme for daily hydration. 🥳🎉 September special: From September 1–30, use code LESSSTRESSED15 for 15% off any order! Plus, get a FREE stainless steel water bottle 💦 when you start a new Electrolyte Supreme subscription. ✨ Any other time, use code LESSSTRESSED10 for 10% off any order. NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: 🍽️ Over restriction is dead 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards) 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone ❤️ Do your best and leave the rest WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA: Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/ Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife Quick Links: https://www.christabiegler.com/links Cortisol Shop: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-shop ❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions
August 26, 202657min
Number 2: #471 Herbal Support for Perimenopause with Kari Natwick, RD
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Less Stressed Life, we're continuing our September focus on perimenopause with Integrative and Functional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Kari Natwick to talk about how herbs can support women throughout the perimenopause transition. We talk about why some women struggle more through perimenopause than others, how changing hormones can amplify stress on underlying systems, and why herbal support may look different depending on where you are in the transition. Kari shares herbs for hot flashes, sleep, mood, libido, and nervous system support, plus where herbs fit alongside HRT. Check out Kari's other episode, #299 Mind-Body Connection for Chronic Gut Issues: https://www.buzzsprout.com/775589/episodes/12938540 🌿 WISE WOMAN ERA: Kari's 12-week group program for navigating perimenopause with support around hormones, nutrition, gut health, the nervous system, and herbal medicine: https://www.gutbrainrd.com/wise-woman 🎁 FREE PRIVATE PODCAST: Go deeper into perimenopause myths and the roles of hormones, gut health, the nervous system, nutrition, and herbal medicine: https://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/f8c39ba9-f4cb-437d-815f-545bfb93a51b/signup KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🌿 How herbs can support perimenopause 🌱 Vitex for early perimenopause 🫖 Nourishing herbs for minerals & vitality 🧠 Nervines for stress, mood & sleep 🔥 Herbal support for hot flashes & night sweats 💊 How herbs fit alongside HRT ABOUT GUEST: Kari Natwick, RDN, LD, IFNCP, is an Integrative and Functional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Kari Natwick Nutrition | Gut Brain RD. She helps women navigate perimenopause by uncovering the biological story behind their symptoms and connecting gut health, the nervous system, metabolism, hormones, and the realities of modern life. WHERE TO FIND GUEST: Website: https://www.gutbrainrd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutbrainrd SPONSOR: Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Get back into the swing of things with 🧴 MagRelief Lotion for stress and sleep, 🧠 Brain Boost Mag L-Threonate for focus, and 🍓🫐 Berry-Licious Electrolyte Supreme for daily hydration. 🥳🎉 September special: From September 1–30, use code LESSSTRESSED15 for 15% off any order! Plus, get a FREE stainless steel water bottle 💦 when you start a new Electrolyte Supreme subscription. ✨ Any other time, use code LESSSTRESSED10 for 10% off any order. NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: 🍽️ Over restriction is dead 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards) 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone ❤️ Do your best and leave the rest WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA: Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/ Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife Quick Links: https://www.christabiegler.com/links Cortisol Shop: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-shop ❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions
September 23, 20261h 1min
Number 3: #470 Why Your Skin Ages "Overnight" in Perimenopause with Dr. Rey Hamidi
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Less Stressed Life, we're continuing our September focus on perimenopause with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rey Hamidi to unpack why skin can seem to age so quickly in midlife and what shifting hormones have to do with it. We talk about how declining estrogen and progesterone can affect collagen, elastin, pigmentation, acne, dryness, sensitivity, and sagging. Dr. Rey also explains why supporting your skin barrier should come before adding actives, which skincare ingredients she prioritizes, how sleep and other internal factors affect aging skin, and when treatments like microneedling or lasers may make sense. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🧬 How hormones affect aging skin ✨ Why skin can seem to age overnight 🧴 How to support your skin barrier 🫧 Why over-exfoliating can backfire 💧 Which skincare actives to prioritize 😴 How sleep & stress impact your skin 💆‍♀️ When microneedling & lasers may help ABOUT GUEST: Dr. Rey Hamidi is a board certified dermatologist, founder and CEO of Derm Media, Inc and creator of Ageless Alchemy, a digital program for women in midlife navigating signs of aging. She still practices dermatology part time in Southern California, where she lives with her husband and 2 children. Dr. Rey is passionate about helping women in midlife feel like themselves again, even amidst the hormone chaos of perimenopause and menopause. WHERE TO FIND GUEST: Work with Dr. Rey + Freebies: https://www.doctorrey.com/work-with-me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrReyHamidi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rey_hamidi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_rey_hamidi SPONSOR: Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Get back into the swing of things with 🧴 MagRelief Lotion for stress and sleep, 🧠 Brain Boost Mag L-Threonate for focus, and 🍓🫐 Berry-Licious Electrolyte Supreme for daily hydration. 🥳🎉 September special: From September 1–30, use code LESSSTRESSED15 for 15% off any order! Plus, get a FREE stainless steel water bottle 💦 when you start a new Electrolyte Supreme subscription. ✨ Any other time, use code LESSSTRESSED10 for 10% off any order. NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: 🍽️ Over restriction is dead 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards) 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone ❤️ Do your best and leave the rest WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA: Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/ Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife Quick Links: https://www.christabiegler.com/links Cortisol Shop: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-shop ❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions
September 16, 202647min
Number 4: #469 Is it perimenopause or something else? Testing, stages and fatigue with Dr. Carrie Jones
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Less Stressed Life, we're continuing our September focus on perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones, who is back to break down what actually happens to our hormones during the perimenopause transition and why symptoms aren't always as straightforward as they seem. We talk about the stages of perimenopause, early symptoms, hormone testing, and why fatigue or changing hormones may be related to perimenopause, something else, or both. Carrie also explains how declining estrogen can affect insulin resistance, body composition, belly fat, cholesterol, and blood pressure, plus how to know when HRT (hormone replacement therapy) may make sense, why HRT isn't one size fits all, and the foundational pieces that still matter throughout the transition. Check out Carrie's other episode, #93 Hormone Testing & Stress Hormones - https://www.buzzsprout.com/775589/episodes/2394305 KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🧬 The different stages of perimenopause 😴 Why fatigue isn't always just a hormone issue 🧪 What FSH, estrogen & progesterone testing can tell you 🍎 Why body composition & belly fat can change 🩸 How estrogen impacts glucose, insulin & cardiovascular health 💊 When HRT (hormone replacement therapy) may make sense 🧠 Why foundations still matter with or without HRT FREE PERIMENOPAUSE EBOOK: Not sure which stage of perimenopause you're in? Grab Carrie's free guide here: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stages ABOUT GUEST: Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, author and educator on women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dubbed the “Queen of Hormones” in functional medicine, Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who completed a two-year residency focused on women's health and endocrinology. She earned her Master of Public Health (MPH), became one of the first to be board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE), and is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). She was the first Medical Director for Precision Analytical (the DUTCH Test), the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health (a Fullscript Company) and served on Under Armour’s Human Performance Council. She regularly consults and educates for several women’s health, supplement, and lab-focused companies. Dr. Jones co-hosted the highly popular Root Cause Medicine Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads and now hosts her own podcast, Hello Hormones. WHERE TO FIND GUEST: Website: https://www.drcarriejones.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones Podcast: Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones find on Apple or Spotify SPONSOR: Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Get back into the swing of things with 🧴 MagRelief Lotion for stress and sleep, 🧠 Brain Boost Mag L-Threonate for focus, and 🍓🫐 Berry-Licious Electrolyte Supreme for daily hydration. 🥳🎉 September special: From September 1–30, use code LESSSTRESSED15 for 15% off any order! Plus, get a FREE stainless steel water bottle 💦 when you start a new Electrolyte Supreme subscription. ✨ Any other time, use code LESSSTRESSED10 for 10% off any order. NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: 🍽️ Over restriction is dead 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards) 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone ❤️ Do your best and leave the rest WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA: Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/ Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife Quick Links: https://www.christabiegler.com/links Cortisol Shop: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-shop ❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions
September 09, 202652min
Number 5: #468 Patches, Pellets & Progesterone: A Complete Guide to HRT Options with Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, IFMCP
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Less Stressed Life, we're diving into our September focus on perimenopause with Jennifer Gularson, who is back to break down the different hormone replacement therapy (HRT) options available during perimenopause and menopause. We talk about estrogen patches, progesterone, testosterone, creams, gels, and pellets, including how they work, why one option may be a better fit than another, and what to consider when starting HRT. Jennifer also explains hormone testing, why she often introduces hormones one at a time, and how treatment may change as you move through the menopause transition. Check out Jennifer's other episode, #453 Low libido, testosterone, estrogen and HRT - https://www.buzzsprout.com/775589/episodes/19164554 KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🧬 The different forms of estrogen, progesterone & testosterone 🩹 How estrogen patches, gels & oral options compare 🌙 Immediate vs. sustained-release progesterone 🌸 When HRT may be considered during perimenopause 🧪 Testing and adjusting hormones over time ⚖️ Pros & cons of hormone pellets 💗 Why vaginal estrogen may still be helpful with HRT ABOUT GUEST: Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, IFMCP is a board-certified Physician Assistant and functional medicine practitioner specializing in perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, and women’s midlife health. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she focuses on personalized, science-based care to support longevity, metabolic health, and overall wellness for women navigating hormonal changes. WHERE TO FIND GUEST: Website: https://www.yourbestlifewithjennifer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifergularson/ SPONSOR: Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Get back into the swing of things with 🧴 MagRelief Lotion for stress and sleep, 🧠 Brain Boost Mag L-Threonate for focus, and 🍓🫐 Berry-Licious Electrolyte Supreme for daily hydration. 🥳🎉 September special: From September 1–30, use code LESSSTRESSED15 for 15% off any order! Plus, get a FREE stainless steel water bottle 💦 when you start a new Electrolyte Supreme subscription. ✨ Any other time, use code LESSSTRESSED10 for 10% off any order. NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: 🍽️ Over restriction is dead 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards) 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone ❤️ Do your best and leave the rest WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA: Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/ Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife Quick Links: https://www.christabiegler.com/links Cortisol Shop: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-shop ❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions
September 02, 202659min