Talking about a new hormone for MBB today, cortisol! What is it? What does it do? Effects of an imbalance? Why should we go outside every morning? Is it really just the "stress hormone"?

 

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podcast I recommended: Huberman Lab

So excited for the special guest to chat with on today's episode where we covered going to the gym with confidence, does it matter what you are eating with your workouts, how to listen to your body and hormones, and so much more!

3:38 Tips for someone who is new to the gym/exercise world and nervous to get started

7:51 Exercise recommended for someone who might be struggling with hormone imbalance

19:13 If/when/what should you be eating before and after exercise

29:54 Where to find reputable informational videos or articles for form

Certifications to look for in a trainer: CSCS or ACSM

Mentioned to look up: Mike Matthew Legion Athletics and Starting Strength on Youtube

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Today's episode parts:

1:55 What is IBS?

11:16 What is endometriosis?

17:08 How do the two relate? + Me going on a rant about women's health and what really is IBS

24:18 Wrapping up my thoughts

25:50 Closing remarks

 

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Explaining insulin, insulin resistance, blood glucose levels, PCOS, estrogen, SBGH, and how to balance it all for ideal levels of everything. The body works so hard to maintain homeostasis, but eating balanced meals and snacks can help significantly.

 

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Just as promised, all the pre and probiotic specific details. Talking about what they are, where to find them naturally in food, and how to be an informed consumer and purchaser! 

 

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Setting up a base of understanding for a little series on gut health. Discussing what that really means, what we are talking about when I say "gut health", and what macronutrients can help/hinder the microbiome. Getting us ready for a further conversation about all the gut health drama. 

 

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Article I was talking about: Influence of diet on the gut microbiome and implications for human health | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)

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Today is another Q+A episode from the listeners, for the listeners. I selected 3 questions about the menstrual cycle today. Listen as I cover whether or not foods need to be eaten on specific days of the cycle, how to bring up your cycle concerns with your medical team, and how to choose exercise for different cycle phases. 

 

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Today's episode is the final one in the menstrual cycle series. I am wrapping things up with the luteal phase and talking about the foods and nutrients you need to provide extra support during this time of the month. We are going to be specifically focusing on vitamin B6 and magnesium, come find out why!

 

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This episode breaks down what is going on during that short window that makes up ovulation in (ideally) every cycle and what to eat to optimize ovulation and how you are feeling during this time 

 

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