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- 90. How to Build Strong Foundations for Happy Hormones & Optimal Progesterone Production with Meg Langston, FNTP
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm talking to Meg Langston. Meg is a holistic nutritional therapy practitioner, root cause protocol consultant, and restorative wellness practitioner. She works to help women restore their metabolic health in order to have balanced hormones, restore symptomless periods, and recover from digestive dysfunction.
In the episode, we cover:
- The key foundations for healthy hormones
- How to naturally support progesterone production
- Hidden stressors that deplete progesterone levels
- Easy ways to minimize stressors on the body
- Eating enough & optimizing macronutrient balance
- Essential nutrients for progesterone production & best food sources
- How to plan a day of eating for healthy hormones
- How to slow down, honor life’s rhythms, and focus on simplicity
- The power of a slow morning
- The importance of fun for health & how to have more fun in life
- Supporting liver health for hormone balance
- How to support minerals to minimize stress on the body
- Easy ways to get more sodium & potassium for thyroid, adrenal, & blood sugar health
- When to consider functional lab testing
- Is there such a thing as fully “healed,” or are we always on a healing journey?
For more from Meg:
Website: https://www.meglangston.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_langston/?hl=en
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: [email protected]
58 min - 89. Liver Health 101: How to Support Your Liver Naturally
In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I’m diving deep into all things liver health— why supporting the liver is so essential, and how to do so naturally without jumping straight to extreme cleanses or detoxes.
In the episode, I break down:
- The many functions your liver carries out daily to keep you healthy
- Signs & symptoms of a sluggish liver
- The connection between liver health, hormones, digestion, and blood sugar
- How bile flow impacts detoxification & why you might need to support it
- Everyday toxins that burden your liver (and how to reduce exposure)
- The best foods, nutrients, and herbs for optimal liver function
I also share practical, easy-to-implement habits that will help lighten the load on your liver so you can feel more energized and balanced. If you're dealing with bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn skin and hormone issues, this episode will help you uncover the hidden role your liver plays— and give you simple, effective ways to support it for lasting wellness. As always, thank you for listening!
Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:
- How to Balance Your Blood Sugar
- Understanding Quantum Biology to Optimize Circadian Rhythms, Mitochondrial Health, & Leptin Regulation with Carrie Bennett, MS
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletterhere!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
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Contact:[email protected]
29 min - 88. How to Heal Acne From Within Using an Integrative Approach to Dermatology with Dr. Julie Greenberg, ND
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm talking to Dr. Julie Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH (AHG) who specializes in integrative dermatology. She is the founder of the Center for Integrative Dermatology, a holistic clinic that approaches skin problems by finding and treating the root cause. Dr. Greenberg holds degrees from Northwestern University, Stanford University and Bastyr University. She lectures at naturopathic medical schools and speaks at conferences across the U.S. on the topics of hair, skin and nails. She is passionate about natural skin care and believes that many of today’s chronic skin diseases can be healed by using evidence-based alternative treatments.
In the episode, we cover:
- The pathophysiology of acne
- Root causes of acne
- The 2 functional lab tests that Dr. Greenberg runs on every acne patient
- The gut-skin connection
- What is pathogenic overgrowth in the gut?
- Common pathogens that may be causing your acne
- The different gut imbalances in those with acne vs. those with eczema
- H. pylori- why it’s a concern, common symptoms, & downstream effects of leaving it untreated
- Foods to include & foods to avoid for better skin
- How to add more fiber into your diet without causing digestive distress
- How long should it take to heal your acne?
- Supplements to consider for skin health (and which supplements to avoid)
- Is any amount of acne “normal”?
For more from Dr. Greenberg:
Website: https://www.integrativedermatologycenter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dermatologycenter/?hl=en
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: [email protected]
41 min - 87. How to Master Your Menstrual Cycle with the Fertility Awareness Method + The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control (& How to Get Off) with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I’m chatting with the incredible founder of Fertility Friday herself, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack! Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women’s health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship™ program, and she is the author of three bestselling books- The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN (my last guest on the podcast!). Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health.
In the episode, we cover:
- Why our menstrual cycle is a vital sign
- Why women should care about having optimal fertility even if we don’t plan on having children
- What does a healthy menstrual cycle actually look like?
- How to know if you’re *actually* ovulating
- Common cycle irregularities and their root causes
- Is any amount of period pain normal?
- What is fertility awareness?
- Utilizing the Fertility Awareness Method as a birth control method
- How to track shifts in cervical mucus and basal body temperature to track your cycle / ovulation
- Oura ring vs thermometers vs TempDrop + best practices for measuring BBT for cycle tracking
- Why you should reconsider hormonal birth control + the consequences of being on hormonal contraceptives
- How long does it take for your cycle to normalize when you get off the pill?
- When is the best time to get off the pill to optimize your fertility?
- How to address the root causes of PCOS + why birth control is not an effective cure for PCOS
...and so much more!
For more from Lisa:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilityfriday/?hl=en
Website: https://fertilityfriday.com/
Books: https://fertilityfriday.com/books/
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: [email protected]
1 hr 20 min - 86. Real Food for Optimal Hormone Health + Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm talking to an incredible voice in the women’s health nutrition space, Lily Nichols! Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition®, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally.
In the episode, we cover:
- Why infertility is on the rise & what we can do about it
- How to optimize egg + sperm quality and fertility outcomes through food
- Common lifestyle factors that affect fertility
- What is "real food”?
- The #1 nutrient that women aren't getting enough of
- Debunking macronutrient misconceptions
- Ideal protein intake for optimal hormone health- how many grams of protein should we really be eating daily?
- Animal vs plant proteins
- Is a vegan diet healthy for fertility and hormone health?
- The best types of fat to include in your diet for healthy hormones & why fat quality matters
- Why more fiber isn't always a good thing
- Micronutrients of concern for fertility & how to optimize your diet to get enough of these vitamins and minerals
- Yay or nay on common fertility and pregnancy nutrition recommendations
...and so much more!
For more from Lily:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilynicholsrdn/?hl=en
Website: https://lilynicholsrdn.com
Books: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/books/
Blog Posts Mentioned in the Episode:
-The Mediterranean Diet: A Western Construct: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/mediterranean-diet/
-5 Fertility Diet Myths: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/5-fertility-diet-myths/
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: [email protected]
53 min - 85. How to Stay Well During the Holidays
In this week's solo episode of Loving Wellness, I’m sharing my favorite practical tips and mindset shifts for staying balanced, nourished, and grounded during the holidays. Between travel, big family meals, and gathering with loved ones, it’s easy to feel like your health gets tossed out the window until January. But this definitely doesn’t have to be the case. Whether you’re hosting, traveling, or simply trying to navigate all the holiday noise, this episode is here to remind you that your well-being is always worth prioritizing! As always, thank you for listening!
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: [email protected]
25 min - 84. The Art of Adult Friendships: Navigating Growth, Boundaries, and Authentic Connections with Stella Stephanopoulos
This week on Loving Wellness, I’m joined by my dear friend and host of the Everyday Endorphins podcast, Stella Stephanopoulos, to talk about all things FRIENDSHIP! In this episode, we’re sharing our candid discussion on the ins and outs of navigating friendship in adulthood- from how to deal with growing apart from old friends, to how to make new friends that feel aligned to you, and everything in between. In the episode, we cover:
- How Stella and I became friends!
- Making new friends in adulthood
- How to prioritize deeper, more meaningful relationships
- How to keep friendships exciting & fresh
- Why taking risks in social situations can transform your friendships
- The loneliness epidemic- why does everyone feel like they have no friends?!
- Navigating being in different life stages from your friends
- How to handle drifting apart from friends
- What to do when a friendship doesn’t align anymore
- Finding a balance between alone time & social time
- How to let go of people pleasing in friendships & show up as your authentic self
- Setting boundaries in friendships
- What to do when a friend triggers you
- How to keep friendships alive long-term
- How to be a better friend
...and so much more!
Listen to my first episode with Stella on the podcast here.
For more from Stella:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayendorphins/
Website: https://everydayendorphins.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-endorphins/id1534100004
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: [email protected]
1 hr 1 min - 83. Non-Toxic Oral Care, Tooth Remineralization, & The Oral Microbiome with RiseWell Co-Founder, Kori Estrada
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm talking to Kori Estrada, the co-founder of my favorite toothpaste / oral care company, RiseWell. Kori is disrupting the oral care industry with an all-natural, sustainable brand that prioritizes safe ingredients and transparency. Driven by personal experiences with Celiac disease and the IVF process, Kori's dedication to overall health and wellness led her, along with former partner John Estrada and brother Derek Gatta, DDS, to create dentist-formulated products that are free from harmful chemicals like fluoride, sulfates, and synthetic additives. Collaborating with leading doctors and dentists, she discovered the power of hydroxyapatite during research in Japan, finding the star ingredient for RiseWell's best-selling toothpaste, which has led to a full line of oral health care products. With a background in finance and an unwavering commitment to innovation, Kori envisions a future where RiseWell transforms the industry and inspires holistic well-being.
In the episode, we cover:
- Kori’s fertility journey + how that led to founding RiseWell
- The dangers of fluoride in our oral care products (and in our water supply)
- The oral microbiome + the connection between oral care and gut health
- Why you should only use products that are safe to swallow for your oral care
- All about hydroxyapatite- the miracle mineral for oral care
- Ingredients to look out for / avoid when buying dental care products
- Easy, dentist-approved tips for remineralizing your teeth
- How to reduce tooth sensitivity
- The truth about charcoal toothpaste
- Is it possible to whiten your teeth without stripping enamel?
- The #1 ingredient to make sure your floss contains for optimal gum health
- Benefits of xylitol for oral health
- Should we be brushing our teeth before or after breakfast?
- The most important time of day to brush your teeth
...and so much more!
Check out RiseWell’s oral care products here & use code AVANOURI10 for 10% off your order!
For more from Kori + RiseWell:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risewellco/?hl=en
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: [email protected]
53 min - 82. How to Support Your Pelvic Floor & Why Pelvic Health Is a Sign of Overall Health with Dr. Chris Pieton, DPT
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm talking to Dr. Chris Pieton. Dr. Chris is the founder and owner of Pieton Physical Therapy. She is a licensed physical therapist who specializes in female pelvic floor, orthopedic and sport-specific conditions. Dr. Chris believes that everyone deserves individualized healthcare support that is as unique to them as they are themselves. She tailors her sessions to meet the goals of her patients, focusing on rehabilitation of specific injuries, cross-training to enhance athletic performance, and/or optimizing general health and wellness for all of life’s adventures.
In the episode, we cover:
- What is the pelvic floor & the 3 main functions of the pelvic floor
- Why kegels are not always the best exercise for pelvic floor health
- How to support pelvic health in all seasons of life
- Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction
- Why your low back pain may be a pelvic floor issue
- How to tell if your pelvic floor is too tight or too weak & easy tips for assessing pelvic health at home
- How to know if you need to see a pelvic floor physical therapist
- What to expect when working with a pelvic floor PT
- The 2 most importance exercises for assessing overall strength and pelvic health
- The importance of strength training for women & debunking strength training myths
- How hormones impact our pelvic health & how to support pelvic health as our hormones shift in different life stages
...and so much more!
For more from Dr. Chris:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pietonpt/?hl=en
Website: https://www.pietonpt.com/
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: [email protected]
1 hr 3 min - 81. How to Drown Out External Noise & Reclaim Your Inner Peace
Welcome back to a new season of the Loving Wellness podcast! To kick off season 2 of the pod, in this week’s solo episode, we’re diving deep into the art of tuning out external noise and reconnecting with your inner calm.
In a world filled with constant distractions, demands, and external pressures, it’s easy to lose touch with our inner voices and get swept away by the chaos. So, in today's episode, I am sharing about my personal journey with reclaiming my own inner peace. I share insights on how I've learned to filter out the "noise" of the world and lots of practical tools for setting boundaries with social media, screens, and even people. I also share the #1 change I've made to my daily routine this past year that's made the biggest difference in this entire journey and how I feel on a daily basis. As always, thank you for listening!
Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:
- Reflecting on 30 Days Without Social Media
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: [email protected]
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About Loving Wellness
From the publisher's feed
Loving Wellness is your compass to embracing a holistic approach to health—one that extends love not only to your body and spirit but also ripples it outward to those around you.
Join registered dietitian and your wellness BFF, Ava Nouri, as she dives deep into all the ways you can practice Loving Wellness in your own life through both solo episodes and interviews with experts in many fields. With new conversations released every Wednesday, this podcast is here to help you thrive beyond your limits and live in alignment with your healthiest, happiest self!
*Previously Thoughts on Thriving*
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