Master Your Mindset and Metabolism - Mid-Life Edition

In this episode, Kelly Dunlap discusses the importance of understanding hormonal changes in women, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. She emphasizes the need for foundational health practices, such as prioritizing sleep and nutrition, to support overall well-being. Kelly also highlights the significance of functional medicine, including hormone therapy and mineral analysis, in addressing health issues. The conversation encourages listeners to take control of their health journey and design a personalized approach to wellness. Takeaways Hormonal changes can affect body composition. Doctors often focus on immediate health threats. Functional medicine offers a deeper understanding of health. Sleep is crucial for hormonal balance and overall health. Nutrition plays a significant role in managing hormones. Vitamin D levels should be optimized for health. Movement is essential, but exercise should be balanced with recovery. Understanding your body's needs is key to wellness. You have the power to design your own health journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:51 Understanding Hormonal Changes in Women 06:11 The Importance of Foundational Health 09:57 Prioritizing Sleep for Better Health 15:50 The Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle 19:37 Addressing Cholesterol and Blood Sugar 25:45 The Impact of Vitamin D and Mineral Balance 31:36 Creating a Personalized Health Playbook 38:53 Conclusion and Future Directions Enroll now in Activate 21: Enroll in Activate 21 NOW!

Summary In this episode, Kelly Dunlap shares her experience attending a Tate McCray concert with her daughter, emphasizing the importance of stepping into one's 'main character energy.' She reflects on Tate's authenticity, performance style, and the lessons learned from her journey as an artist. The conversation explores the balance between being true to oneself and embracing a confident, vibrant presence in life. Takeaways Main character energy is essential for personal expression. Tate McCray embodies authenticity in her performances. The concert experience highlighted the joy of self-expression. Surprising the girls with concert tickets was a memorable moment. Tate's journey shows the power of consistency and authenticity. Authenticity and main character energy can coexist harmoniously. The importance of stepping into one's confidence. Tate's performance style is relatable and inspiring. Creating a supportive environment enhances experiences. Embracing one's true self unlocks joy and creativity. Chapters 00:00 Embracing Main Character Energy 05:26 The Power of Authenticity in Performance 15:11 Lessons from Tate McCray's Journey 20:24 Coexisting Authenticity and Main Character Energy

In this engaging podcast episode, Kelly Dunlap shares her personal journey of self-discovery, identity transformation, and the challenges of maintaining consistency in her life. She discusses her recent experiences with hair extensions, her pivot from metabolic coaching to embracing her role as an influencer, and the importance of identity in personal growth. Kelly also reflects on her health journey, the significance of community and belonging, and her exciting adventures, including a memorable birthday celebration and concert experiences. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the importance of self-care, wellness, and taking action despite feelings of overwhelm. Takeaways Recognizing default patterns is the first step to change. Embracing joy and fun can lead to personal fulfillment. Being an influencer can be impactful when done authentically. Identity plays a crucial role in personal transformation. Listening to your body is essential for health. Breathwork can aid in emotional and physical healing. Celebrating milestones can enhance feelings of belonging. Community support is vital for personal growth. Taking action is necessary to overcome feelings of overwhelm. Self-care practices contribute to overall well-being. Chapters 00:00 Embracing Change and Inconsistency 02:50 Personal Updates: Hair Extensions and Identity 06:02 Shifting Focus: From Metabolic Coaching to Influencing 08:56 Identity and Transformation: The Journey Within 11:49 Health Insights: Listening to Your Body 14:57 The Human Game: Breathwork and Inner Work 17:51 Celebrating Life: Birthday Reflections and Experiences 23:53 Embracing the Model Identity 30:03 Connecting with Like to Know It: A New Venture 36:05 Taking Action: Overcoming Resistance and Fear 41:48 Releasing Old Patterns: Lunar Reflections

In this episode, Kelly Dunlap discusses the significance of understanding lab markers and how they relate to overall health, particularly for women over 35. She emphasizes the limitations of conventional lab ranges and advocates for a functional approach to interpreting lab results. The conversation covers key lab markers, their implications for health, and the importance of being proactive in health management. Kelly shares personal anecdotes and client stories to illustrate the impact of proper lab analysis on health outcomes. Takeaways Lab markers provide crucial insights into health. Conventional doctors may not always advocate for optimal health. Functional lab ranges are more indicative of health than conventional ranges. Vitamin D levels are critical for overall health and weight loss. Ferritin levels can indicate iron storage issues and overall health. Thyroid health is often overlooked in conventional testing. Blood sugar regulation is essential for managing weight and health. A1C levels provide a 90-day snapshot of blood sugar management. CBC tests can reveal underlying infections and immune system status. Liver and kidney function tests are vital for assessing overall health. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Lab Markers and Health 05:02 The Importance of Functional Lab Ranges 09:05 Key Lab Markers Explained 18:51 Blood Sugar and Its Impact on Health 23:28 Understanding CBC and Inflammation 30:16 Liver and Kidney Function Tests

In this episode, Kelly Dunlap shares her journey over the past two years, including her near-death experience, new certifications, and personal growth. She discusses her recent modeling career, the importance of embracing joy, and her return to school for nursing. Kelly also opens up about her health crisis with pneumonia, the support she received, and her reflections on life during recovery. Additionally, she talks about her hormone replacement therapy journey and her plans for future workshops and podcast relaunch. If you are interested in checking out the boutique, Glitz and Ears, Kelly mentions, go here: https://glitzandears.com To check out Jackie Richards and her Main Character Energy Content Membership go here: Click here to find Jackie on Instagram. Main Character Energy The college education resource Kelly mentioned: https://www.michigan.gov/reconnect Kelly's Hormone Replacement Therapy Doctor: Dr. Steven Dean (the father not the son) True Gynocology 38815 Dequindre Unit 101 Troy, MI 48083 248-528-1010 Takeaways Kelly shares her excitement about returning to podcasting after a two-year hiatus. She became a certified functional blood chemistry analyst, which has transformed her practice. Modeling has brought joy and fulfillment to her life after a health scare. Joining the Main Character Energy membership helped her step into a more confident version of herself. Returning to school for nursing was a significant decision at 52 years old. Her pneumonia experience taught her valuable lessons about health and support. The importance of community support during health crises is emphasized. Kelly is excited about upcoming workshops and collaborations in her field. She is exploring hormone replacement therapy and its effects on her health. The podcast relaunch focuses on midlife health and wellness, particularly for women.

“Because the female body is so, so sensitive to stress, especially in perimenopause and menopause, we need to support it the right way, not only during the fast, but before the fast. And that means supporting your body with the correct amount of protein, the correct amount of nutrients. And then during the fast, I actually encourage small snacks throughout the day because there's research out there that shows that as long as we keep our calories less than 500 and we're still getting all the benefits of the intermittent fasting, but we're keeping our blood sugar stable because as you know, when our blood sugar crashes, our cortisol goes up and we don't want that. That's our fat storing hormone.” In this episode of Master Your Mindset and Metabolism, listen in as guest Amy Kandetzke shares her mission to help women find the root case of the symptoms and provide a solution to achieve optimal health through nutrition, lifestyle modifications and supplementations. Some of the topics covered in the episode are: ·       Her Journey in Fitness to Focusing on Preventative Health ·       The Proper Way to do Intermittent Fasting and the Health Benefits ·       Why Snacking Throughout the Day is Important to Keep Blood Sugar Stable If you enjoyed this episode, please take a screenshot of the episode and tag me in your stories with your biggest takeaway - @kellyadunlap If you would like to connect with me, please email me at:   Join Kelly’s free Facebook Community: Connect with Kelly: Email: Check out my website:   Connect with Amy:

“Just like anything in life, if we want something, we get to decide. I think it's all perspective and this is where I tie in the mindset component of the work with my clients is it's all around empowered decisions. So when we think I couldn't do that because I'd have to give up X, Y and Z, we take our power away, right? Instead of being like, well, what's possible, could it be possible, what would it look like? Has anybody else ever done this with kids balance, this lifestyle with kids because I did it in college and it's the same with my stepdad. It was really just I didn't see what was possible within me until he suggested it from a place of love. And it was kind of the same way with bodybuilding when I saw a friend of mine and she was a bodybuilder and thought her body, her physique was amazing, but I never thought I could do it. And she just such confidence says, of course you could. Yeah, of course I'll show you and it was just no big deal and I thought, really and so you learn through every stage.” In this episode of Master Your Mindset and Metabolism, listen in as guest Tabitha Goldsmith, a life and health coach and bodybuilding enthusiast shares how she helps purpose-driven women to create results without giving up the things they love. Some of the topics covered in the episode are: ·       The role of evidence collection in our brains and how it affects our perception of situations ·       How to avoid negative comparisons and instead see the possibilities that arise from seeing others doing cool things ·       The power of recognizing thoughts and how it impacts actions and choices ·       Tab's flexible food strategy based on intuitive eating, fueling with plants and proteins, and tapping into hunger cues If you enjoyed this episode, please take a screenshot of the episode and tag me in your stories with your biggest takeaway - @kellyadunlap If you would like to connect with me, please email me at:   Join Kelly’s free Facebook Community: Connect with Kelly: Email: Check out my website:   Connect with Tabitha:

“I really like to focus on balancing blood sugar and that in itself can help fix waking up in the night. It can help fix the brain fog with the belly fat and it is a big transition and I like to work with just like women eating three meals a day and really like making those that breakfast, that lunch and that dinner, like, very substantial, but having a little bit of fasting time and fasting overnight as well. However, I know that change isn't the easiest to do and I think that is one of the hardest things, there's no magic pill that we can take to make things easy. And as we start to see these hormones decrease, like everything gets harder and we have to work harder, we have to allow ourselves the time for self-care so we can put that in.” In this episode of Master Your Mindset and Metabolism, listen in as guest Tricia Cammaart shares how she helps women over 40 reduce inflammation and improve their metabolic health so they can feel and look their best. Some of the topics covered in the episode are: ·       Symptoms of menopause (hot flashes, constipation, overwhelm, lack of clarity, sleep problems, belly fat, hopelessness) ·       Strategies to alleviate menopause symptoms (balancing blood sugar, three substantial meals a day, overnight fasting) ·       The importance of addressing blood sugar regulation for overall health ·       The challenges of making lifestyle changes during menopause ·       The role of a coach in supporting and motivating clients through lifestyle changes.   If you enjoyed this episode, please take a screenshot of the episode and tag me in your stories with your biggest takeaway - @kellyadunlap If you would like to connect with me, please email me at:   Join Kelly’s free Facebook Community: Connect with Kelly: Email: Check out my website:   Connect with Tricia:

"It's been a slow progression and I just have to keep reminding myself, I have so much shit that's been buried within because I didn't deal with that for 35 years. I have to slowly unpeel the layers back and not feeling shame or guilt around putting myself in this position because sometimes people can think, well, God, I just put myself into position. It's funny when we start to listen to the conversations we have with ourselves and how cruel we can be with ourselves. And it's just in just being gentle with ourselves and noticing the thought and letting it go and being okay." In this episode of Master Your Mindset and Metabolism, listen in as guest Nikki K shares how she teaches type A women to ditch the hustle for good so they can live unapologetically on their own terms and show up as the most bold, badass soulful version of themselves. Some of the topics covered in the episode are: · How her Challenging Upbringing has Driven her to Become a Better Person · What Started her Journey to Create a Soulful Business · The Importance of Connecting with Your Inner Wisdom If you enjoyed this episode please take a screenshot of the episode and tag me in your stories with your biggest takeaway - @kellyadunlap If you would like to connect with me, please email me at: [email protected] Join Kelly's free Facebook Community: Master Your Mindset & Metabolism with Kelly Dunlap Connect with Kelly: Email: [email protected] Check out my website: www.kellydunlap.com Facebook Instagram Connect with Nikki: Instagram Facebook Group

"Most of the time when people are in my sphere, you know, they're basically having trouble with weight loss. They're struggling with symptoms such as they keep gaining weight, they can't lose weight or they're losing weight, gaining weight, losing weight, gaining weight. They can't sleep. Maybe they have trouble following sleep, Maybe they have trouble staying asleep or maybe they fall asleep just fine. But then wake up in the middle of the night between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. They have belly fat. They have extra fat on their back. They don't feel like themselves. They have no energy. Their snappy short fuse, low energy. They get energy dips throughout the day. Or maybe they wake up and they just feel very, very tired and they just can't seem to get a grip. And they just feel like their brain is chaos because they can't focus and there's just this nonstop noise going on in their brain. Right. Totally sucks. I've been there. And so that is a prime example of somebody that would need this assessment and they could really, really, really benefit from the assessment." In this episode of Master Your Mindset and Metabolism, I share how digging deep into your potential roadblocks with your metabolism, such as Metabolic Dysfunction and Damage can really be the core issue getting in your way. I share my current offer which is a full Metabolic Assessment and the opportunity to win a FREE assessment by taking a screenshot and tagging me along with the secret word "assessment" in social media between February 13th and February 28, 2023. Some of the topics covered in the episode are: Specific symptoms to look for How the Metabolic Assessment could be the answer to a new beginning for you. If you enjoyed this episode please take a screenshot of the episode and tag me in your stories with your biggest takeaway - @kellyadunlapIf you would like to connect with me, please email me at: [email protected] Join Kelly's free Facebook Community: Hormonal Balance & Weight Loss for Women 35 and Over Connect with Kelly: Email: [email protected] Check out my website: www.kellydunlap.com Facebook Instagram