In this episode of Mind Body Besties, Caty and Rachel dive into the growing buzz around GLP-1 medications, peptides, celebrity weight-loss trends, and the future of wellness. They explore the potential benefits and risks of GLP-1s, discuss their emerging use for autoimmune and chronic health conditions like MCAS and Lyme, and share Rachel’s personal experience microdosing tirzepatide. Along the way, they unpack body image trends, mental health, peptide therapy, and what these powerful new tools could mean for the future of health and aging.

Could constipation be behind your brain fog, anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, or low mood?

In this solo episode, Rachel breaks down one of the most overlooked contributors to mental and physical health: constipation. Many people assume they're not constipated because they're having regular bowel movements, but healthy digestion is about more than frequency. Rachel explains what optimal bowel movements actually look like, why slow transit time can increase inflammation and toxic burden, and how this can affect the gut-brain axis, hormones, histamine, sleep, energy, and mood.

You'll also learn a simple at-home transit time test, common signs of hidden constipation, and some of the safest approaches clinicians use to support healthy bowel movements and detoxification pathways.

In This Episode

• Why constipation can contribute to brain fog, anxiety, depression, and insomnia
• How slow transit time may increase inflammation and toxin recirculation
• The connection between constipation, hormones, histamine, and the gut-brain axis
• Signs you may be constipated even if you're having bowel movements
• The "corn transit test" for estimating digestive transit time
• Magnesium citrate vs. magnesium oxide vs. magnesium glycinate
• Why addressing constipation may improve energy, mood, and overall health

Resources Mentioned

• Magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide are commonly used osmotic supports for stool softening (discuss with your healthcare provider before making changes to your routine).

Disclaimer
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kym Klimek to talk about women’s health, endometriosis, hormone issues, and the frustration so many women experience when they know something is wrong but feel dismissed by the medical system.

After years of struggling with digestive issues, endometriosis, multiple surgeries, and unanswered questions, Dr. Kym found true healing through a holistic, root-cause approach using functional medicine and lifestyle changes. Today, she combines her background as a PharmD, functional medicine practitioner, and hormone replacement therapy specialist to help women better understand their bodies and finally get the support they deserve.

We dive into:

• Endometriosis and common hormone-related symptoms women are told to “just live with”

• Medical gaslighting and why so many women feel unheard

• The connection between gut health, hormones, and overall wellness

• Root-cause healing vs. symptom management

• Learning to trust your body and advocate for your health

• Holistic and functional approaches to women’s health and healing

This conversation is validating, empowering, and packed with insight for any woman who has ever felt dismissed, exhausted, or confused by her symptoms.

Connect with Dr. Kym:

https://innatehp.com/

Instagram: @dr.kym.klimek

Why do so many new moms feel like they’re losing themselves?

In this episode, we sit down with licensed therapist and birth & postpartum doula Irene Kim to unpack the mental and emotional shift of motherhood—also known as matrescence. We talk about identity loss, intrusive thoughts, trauma, and why becoming a mother is so much more than just a “happy” transition.

We also explore the importance of being truly seen in the healing process, support for pregnancy after loss, and how women can navigate this season with more compassion for themselves.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or not like yourself after having a baby… this conversation will help you understand why—and remind you that you’re not alone.

Website: https://www.kindledlifetherapy.com
Instagram: @thekindleddoula

Book: How Eunhae Found Her Light Again by Irene Kim(Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers)

In this episode, we’re joined by relationship therapist and intimacy coach, Ayala Parker, to unpack the truth about intimacy, obligation sex, and emotional disconnection in modern relationships. We talk about why many women have sex when they don’t want to and why sexual problems are often rooted in deeper emotional needs. We also explore how intimacy changes after kids, the role of the mental load, and why even “good” relationships can struggle in the bedroom. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, low desire, or confused about your sex life, this conversation will give you clarity and practical insight.

Connect with Ayala: https://www.instagram.com/loveandsexpert/

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What if your symptoms weren’t just something to fix—but something to listen to? What if symptoms were messages, and not just problems?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Erin Hayford, a naturopathic doctor and somatic experiencing practitioner, to explore a powerful mind-body approach to chronic illness. Erin shares how the body communicates through symptoms, how trauma and emotions can be stored physically, and how learning to “talk” to your body can open the door to deeper healing.

We also dive into empowerment in the healing journey, the balance between medical treatment and mind-body work, and how to start building a more connected relationship with your body.

What You’ll Learn

• What it actually means to “talk to your body”
• How symptoms can be messages—not just problems
• The connection between trauma, emotions, and chronic illness
• Why your body isn’t working against you
• How somatic experiencing helps access subconscious patterns
• The difference between understanding vs. embodying healing
• Why healing isn’t about blame—but about awareness and agency
• Simple ways to start listening to your body today

Connect with Dr. Erin:
Website: https://www.aurorasomatic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drerinhayford/Substack: https://drerinhayford.substack.com

Podcast: Sacred Illness Podcast

If therapy isn’t working for you, it doesn’t mean you’re broken—or that you’ve “failed” at healing. In this episode, we break down the most common reasons therapy can feel stuck, frustrating, or ineffective, even when you’re showing up and doing the work. You’ll learn what might be missing from your current approach and how to tell if it’s time to shift strategies, modalities, or expectations. We’ll also talk about the difference between insight and real change, and why that gap keeps so many people feeling stuck. If you’ve ever wondered “why isn’t this helping?”—this episode is for you.

In this episode, Dr. April Jones (ND) joins Caty Miller (licensed therapist) and Dr. Rachel Yeager (ND) to unpack what actually impacts fertility—and what most people aren’t being told about fertility prep, cycle tracking, stress & nervous system regulation, supplements for egg quality, and integrative approaches to fertility.

From why it can take months (or longer) to prepare the body for pregnancy, to the emotional toll of trying and the overlooked factors like stress, nutrition, and subtle hormone imbalances, this conversation blends science with real-life experience. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive or just want to better understand your body, this episode offers both practical insights and a refreshing dose of hope.

Contact info

• Follow April on Instagram: @drapriljonesnd
• Website: ⁠www.apriljonesnd.com⁠
• Book a no-cost 15-minute alignment call (for Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan residents) via her website

In this episode, we break down what PMDD actually is, why it happens, and how it impacts both your mind and body. We explore a root-cause approach to healing, looking beyond symptom management to the deeper hormonal, nervous system, and lifestyle factors at play. You’ll also learn how therapy can serve as a powerful support—helping you navigate the emotional intensity, build resilience, and feel more in control throughout your cycle. If you’ve ever felt like you’re a different person each month, this conversation will help you feel seen and give you a path forward.

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If your mood shifts throughout the month—feeling clear and grounded one week, then anxious, irritable, or low the next—this isn’t random.

In this episode, we’re unpacking how hormone patterns influence your brain, your emotions, and your energy on a much deeper level than most women are ever taught.

We walk through what’s actually happening across your cycle, why certain phases can feel so different, and how to tell the difference between what’s common… and what your body is trying to signal.

We also get into the labs that are often overlooked—but can completely change how you understand your symptoms when interpreted correctly and timed properly.

Inside the episode, we cover:

• how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shape mood, motivation, and emotional regulation

• why ferritin and thyroid function are foundational (and frequently missed)

• how hormone ratios matter just as much as individual levels

• why testing on the wrong day can give you misleading results

• what changes when you’re on—or coming off—birth control

If you’ve ever felt like a different version of yourself at certain points in your cycle, this will help you understand why—and what to actually look at next.

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