As we kick off a new season on the show, I felt it was essential I also end the season of the year with an episode that I feel is beneficial to us all. I have shared this previously on the show, but sometimes we need to hear things more than once for it really to land and maybe the season you are in is exactly when you are ready for it.

4 years ago I started doing something that helped me enter the New Year more intentionally. It wasn't about doing another vision board, but yes I like to do those as well, It was a process that helped me end the year off peacefully and enter the new year powerfully. It wasn't about setting some New year's resolution that falls away after the first month. This was about reflecting, releasing, renewing, and creating; and then wrapping it all with a bow and setting my intention. Because this process has been so beneficial to me, I wanted to share it with all of you.

My hope is after this episode today, you will think about how you are leading your life with intention and if you are not, this is your permission to pause, reflect, and honor the season you are in. Maybe what you need is that precious time to be intentional in what matters most to you right now so that the next steps you take will be led with clarity, more focus, and a better sense of purpose and direction.

In this episode I discuss:

• The importance of leading with intention
• Honoring the seasons
• Powerful questions to ask yourself
• Setting intentions for the new year
• Powerful process to living intentionally

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Welcome to our new season on the show! For my return listeners you might have noticed the break we took between our last season. I wanted to drop in with a solo episode and talk about why I took a short pause…which the title might say it all.

So we are back at it, the show of course continues…we had a little pause in releasing episodes over the last months, as some really big things have been happening and well… I might as well come out and say it. I AM PREGNANT!

It is such a blessing and I am overjoyed to share this news to you. Altho ugh this episode isn't just for that. I wanted this episode to be valuable and actually share how I got here. I mean some might think…well we know how you got here, but actually there is much more to it than that. So I'm going to get personal and share things that I feel can be helpful for anyone either on the journey of fertility and wanting to have a family or anyone that is struggling to conceive. First I must say, I have such compassion for those that have struggled, just through this process I have become utterly grateful and blessed for our journey and I'm aware for many it has been a struggle and emotional rollercoaster. So my hope is that by what I share today it can provide some hope, confidence and the knowledge of the steps you can take to possibly help your outcome.

In this episode I discuss:

• Becoming pregnant and how I got here
• What I did to prepare my body
• The exact supplements I took
• The lifestyle changes I made
• Surrendering to God in this journey
• Timeline to prepare

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Excited to welcome a returning guest to the show, Dr. Mariza Snyder. Today's topic is for my women out there that are wanting to feel their absolute best in all stages of life. We discuss how we can best navigate the symptoms and changes that happen in perimenopause. I know many women start to notice little shifts in how they are feeling as they enter a new stage in life. Maybe what once worked isn't working the same anymore, your concentration isn't as sharp, you aren't as motivated, or your sleep is all over the place. These symptoms are for a reason and what you will learn today will help you navigate these and help support you as you transition through this time so that we can feel our very best again.

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a powerhouse advocate for midlife women, leveraging 17+ years as a practitioner, author, and speaker to spark a massive movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. With her top-rated Energized with Dr. Mariza podcast (13 million downloads) and a passionate social media audience of over 400K and 8 million monthly views, she's a trusted guide—offering science-backed solutions for perimenopause, and metabolic health.

Her upcoming book, The Perimenopause Revolution (Hay House, October 2025), is the ultimate resource for women ready to take charge of their health and embrace perimenopause with resilience and confidence.

In this episode we discuss:

• Understanding Early Perimenopause
• Holistic Approaches to Support Transition
• Essential Supplements for Women in Perimenopause
• Understanding PCOS and Hormonal Imbalances
• Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Perimenopause
• Taking Ownership of Your Health and Advocating For It

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I know today's episode is a sensitive subject for so many and you are listening to this most likely because either you yourself are struggling or know someone else that is and you care to help them out. What my guest and I talked about today is the struggle of emotional eating, binge eating, and common eating disorders that are destroying people's health and overall wellbeing. My guest personally has experienced the struggle and now helps thousands of women heal their relationship with food.

Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 12 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food.

She does this through addressing the key negative thoughts, patterns and limiting beliefs that keep women stuck in the same behaviors for years and decades, that they haven't been able to break.

Her podcast "The No Sugarcoating Podcast" has 2+ million downloads, over 500 episodes and is listened to in over 90 countries.

Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods, and spending 5 years balancing her hormones and digestion. She also dismantled her deep limiting beliefs and behaviors keeping her stuck in the same looping patterns. Now she helps others achieve the biggest healing miracles of Body Freedom™ so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives.

In this episode we discuss:

• Rewiring Identity and Self-Responsibility
• The Impact of Childhood on Eating Habits
• Healing Your Relationship with Food
• Transitioning from Dieting to a Sustainable Lifestyle
• Why you have weight loss blocks
• Why you have weight loss blocks
• Thoughts on GLP1's and more…

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I know there are so many women and couples that are currently experiencing a deeply personal journey in trying to start a family. Infertility is on the rise and it is deeply affecting couples on a spiritual, emotional and physical level. Couples feel hopeless, depleted, and even financially overwhelmed. That is why I feel like today's conversation is meant for you to hear today. I believe we all should have answers to why we are struggling in the first place and maybe we have yet to find the solution to that struggle. I brought on my guest today to explain why we may be struggling to get pregnant, how we can get to the root cause of our infertility, and then most importantly set ourselves up for success so that not only can you get pregnant, but as well hold the pregnancy

Welcome my guest, Dr. Aumatma Simmons. She is a double board-certified Naturopathic Doctor & Endocrinologist, in practice for close to 15 years. She specializes in fertility and is the best-selling author of two books: "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making" and "(In)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes" Dr. Aumatma was awarded the "Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor″ award locally in 2015 & 2020 and recognized as a top "Women In Medicine" Doctor in 2020 & 2021. Dr. Aumatma is also the Creator of Fertile Foundations™ supplements, a line of research-driven nutrients to support your fertility journey and the Host of the Egg Meets Sperm podcast.

In addition to supporting couples through individualized care in person and long distance, Dr. Aumatma also trains practitioners who want to specialize in fertility. She has been featured as the holistic fertility expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, The Bump, etc., along with being interviewed for countless podcasts on topics of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.

In episode we discuss:

• Understanding Geriatric Pregnancy Myths
• Essential Lab Tests for Fertility
• The Importance of Thyroid Health
• Natural Strategies for Hormonal Balance
• Understanding AMH and Fertility
• Toxicity and Its Impact on Fertility
• The Critical Role of Gut Health
• Creating a safe body and more

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Today's topic is one I feel is critical to know more about if you want to have optimal health and wellness. I bring on leading gut health pioneer and microbiologist Kiran Krishnan to discuss the common problems we are seeing with gut health, our microbiome, and the symptoms that come along with them. What you will learn today will equip you with the knowledge to heal your gut today.

Kiran is a research microbiologist and health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable for everyone. He has founded several successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years, including Microbiome Labs, the preeminent microbiome therapeutics-focused brand amongst healthcare professionals. Kiran has also conducted many research studies and published chapters in scientific textbooks. He has global patents and has become a sought-after speaker on human health and the microbiome.

In today's episode we discuss:

• Leaky Gut and Its Implications
• Protocols for Healing the Gut
• The Five Pillars of Gut Health,Addressing SIBO Natural Approaches
• Improving Oral Health for Gut Function
• Foundational things to improve any bloating
• Improving Oral Health for Gut Function

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Consider today a masterclass on biohacking for a woman. For so long the biohacking space or other word known as health optimization has been based on men's studies and data. Although thankfully it's coming to the surface that women aren't biochemically the same as men and we need to address things differently, especially in our reproductive years. My guest today has been in this space since the early days of biohacking and since then has not only learned how women need to approach things differently, but also has trained thousands of other women to do the same.

Kristin Weitzel is a health and high performance maven, with expertise across a broad range of health topics and Founder or WELLPOWER, SHERPA Breath & Cold. She is a biohacking proponent, certified fitness trainer, podcast host, breathwork guide, ice bath instructor, and nutritionist with a focus on guiding people to optimal health.

During her 15 years as a brand strategist and global marketer for Fortune 500 brands, Kristin sought opportunities to work with some of the top minds and mentors across the wellness world. She applied these learnings to her own weight management, energy, and lifestyle challenges, and continues to research and share them with her audience. She ultimately left behind her successful corporate career to pursue her peak expression: Leading others to break out of their comfort zones and rise into optimal wellbeing.

In this episode we talk about:

• The Difference in a women's approach in biohacking
• Fasting for women
• Why we need to eat more protein
• Common problems women are having and why
• Cycle syncing and fitness
• Cold exposure and breath
• Trusting your intuition
• How to Optimize your sleep and more…

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Today's topic I know, especially in our world today, is critically important. I brought on mental health advocate, Karena Dawn. In our conversation we discuss how to navigate shame, guilt and isolation that come with mental health issues. I know each and everyone of us at sometime in our life has experienced this themselves or at very least with someone they love. So many live in silence and the silence is what is hurting ourselves and others. My hope is the conversation will help start a path of healing or how to help another suffering in silence.

Welcome my guest, Karena Dawn is a co-founder of Tone It Up, the leading women's fitness community, the founder of The Big Silence, the mental health nonprofit foundation, and host of The Big Silence Podcast, a leading mental health and self-development podcast.

Karena has authored several books focused on fitness, wellness, and personal growth including New York Times bestseller Tone It Up: 28 Days to Fit Fierce, and Fabulous, Balanced and Beautiful: 5-Day Reset for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit, and The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing. In her memoir, Karena shares her personal story of growing up with a mother suffering from severe mental health issues and schizophrenia, her own struggles with depression and addiction, and her path to healing and self-discovery.

In today's episode we discuss:

• Overcoming Guilt and Shame
• The Role of Community in Healing
• Identity and Self-Discovery
• Generational Trauma and Its Effects
• Empathy and Support: Navigating Family Mental Illness
• Self-Care: The Key to Sustaining Caregiving

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In this episode I have a returning guest on the show, Case Kenny — mindfulness leader, host of the top-rated podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?, and author of the new book The Opposite of Settling: How to Get Everything You Want Out of Love and Life Without Losing Your Spark. Case has inspired millions through his writing, journals, and viral red pen notes, and now he's on a mission to help us stop accepting less than we deserve in love.

Are you settling in love without even realizing it? We talk about why self-love is the foundation of every healthy relationship, how to raise your standards without "being too picky," and the mindset shifts that stop you from accepting less than you deserve. If you've ever questioned whether you're compromising too much or simply waiting for the right person, this conversation will change the way you see love forever.

Case Kenny is on a mission to help people live more optimistic, mindful, and authentic lives. Since 2014, he has been writing, speaking, and teaching practical ways to cultivate self-awareness, build confidence, and quiet the overthinking mind. His podcast New Mindset, Who Dis? has resonated with millions of listeners, and his viral red pen writing on Instagram reaches hundreds of millions more. Through his best-selling journals, debut book That's Bold of You, and live workshops around the world, he empowers people to challenge self-doubt through actionable mindfulness practices and trust that the best is yet to come.

In this episode we talk about:

• Independence in Relationships
• Radical Self-Honesty in Relationships
• Navigating Confusion in Relationships
• Healthy Compromise vs. Unhealthy Settling
• The Formula for a Healthy Relationship and more

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Today I bring on Nathalia Melo, a former Bikini Olympia Champion and a global recognized fitness coach with over 15 years of experience. Having spoken in over 30 countries and featured in magazines worldwide, Nathalia's expertise extends far beyond her title as a former Olympia champion. Her unique approach to fitness, health, and mindset has made her a sought-after speaker and coach. Today, she works with busy working women over 35, guiding them through the challenges of balancing health, career, and family by implementing strategies that lead to success that lasts. Her successful fitness company has helped over 5000+ ambitious high caliber women create the sexy powerhouse body of their dreams.

Today we talk about what it takes to achieve sustainable results and stop the constant yo-yo dieting and self criticism that is preventing us from loving life in all seasons we are in.

In this episode we discuss:

• Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Results
• Rebuilding Relationship with Food
• The Toxic Cycle of Dieting
• Foundational Pieces for Sustainable Health
• Addressing Fat Loss: Myths and Realities
• Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause in Fitness and more.

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