In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Mark to unpack cortisol—why it’s essential, how it works with our body’s natural rhythms, and what happens when stress starts affecting our digestion, energy, hormones, and fertility. We also dig into burnout and HPA axis dysregulation, and Rachel shares practical ways to support your nervous system, testing options, and helpful supplements.

What we cover:

• What cortisol is and why it’s not all bad
• The circadian rhythm of cortisol and how it impacts your day
• How stress shows up through digestion issues, fatigue, hormone imbalances, and fertility struggles
• Understanding burnout and HPA axis dysregulation
• Easy, real-life ways to support your nervous system
• When and how to get tested for cortisol and stress-related imbalances
• Supplements, herbs

To learn more about Rachel you can visit:

https://www.rachelmark.ca/

https://www.glowintegrative.com/about

In this episode, we take a holistic look at thyroid health—what's going wrong, why it happens, and what you can do to support your body.

We explore:

• The difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
• Key symptoms that are often overlooked
• Root causes like stress, nutrient deficiencies, gut issues, and liver overload
• Labs to ask your doctor for — and how to interpret functional vs. conventional ranges
• What functional testing like the GI-MAP and DUTCH test can reveal
• The psycho-spiritual side of thyroid health and emotional connection
• Nutritional and lifestyle tools to start feeling better now

This episode is for anyone who suspects their thyroid is off, has been told their labs are “normal” but doesn’t feel right, or wants a more root-cause approach to healing.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rachael Lovink, a naturopathic doctor with a passion for gut health. We dive into what’s really going on with bloating, IBS, SIBO, and food sensitivities — and why so many people feel lost when trying to heal their digestion.

We cover:

• What an IBS diagnosis actually means and why it’s often misunderstood
• The link between stress, trauma, and digestive symptoms
• When elimination diets and food sensitivity testing help — and when they cause harm
• How to support gut healing without extreme restriction
• Where to start if you feel overwhelmed by your symptoms

We’re unpacking the true cost of undernourishment and how undereating—especially for women—can quietly wreak havoc on your hormones, metabolism, and sense of self.

You’ll learn:

• How chronic undereating impacts your thyroid, cortisol, and sex hormones
• Why your metabolism isn't broken—it’s just trying to protect you
• What a feminine approach to nourishment really looks like
• How to let go of food noise so you can finally focus on the things that really matter
• How to rebuild trust with your body and let go of rigid food rules

In this episode, we dive into female-specific fat loss and why traditional weight loss advice often falls short for women. I break down how our hormones, menstrual cycle, and stress response play a major role in metabolism and fat loss — and why it’s not just about calories. You’ll learn key diet and lifestyle strategies that actually work with your body, not against it, so you can ditch the burnout and see real results.