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Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert. In the past 27 years she has helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy. 

Esther is the bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator, Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. 

I loved her newest book See Ya Later, Ovulator and we had such a great chat about menopause and how with a few necessary changes, you can make the transition relatively seamless.  Learn more about Esther here & to get in touch:  https://estherblum.com/about/. She's also very active on Instagram @gorgeousesther and you can grab her newest book anywhere.

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As we age, many experience a decline in muscle, and even atrophy.   Another factor many women (and men too!) face is increasing cholesterol.

Life amino acids help with metabolic functions such as normalizing blood pressure and cholesterol.  Life is designed to help prevent the natural decline of muscle and heart function that begins at around age 40. In clinical trials, Life has been proven to enhance physical function and muscle strength, improve blood lipid profiles and support cardiovascular health.

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I'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.

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This week I welcomed Dr. Debbie Rice, ND, MPH who is the Director of Clinical Education for Precision Analytical, the creators of The Dutch Test.  She is a practicing naturopathic doctor where she focuses care on pediatric health, hormone health, thyroid health, and adrenal health. She has had experience working with communities in need, both in the United States and internationally. Her training has been primarily in women's health, pediatric care, hormone therapy and hormone function, as well as complimentary adjunct care. Dr. Rice utilizes multiple modalities including diet and lifestyle, botanical medicine, and conventional approaches that meet the patient where they are in their health journey.

Today we got into why you would want to take the Dutch Test over conventional blood draw testing.  We talk about:

- what are metabolites and why are they important to measure?
- what exactly does the Dutch Test measure?
- cortisol vs cortisone and why testing throughout a 24 hour period is important.
- what is the difference between blood tests for sex hormones and dried urine and even saliva testing.
- what does 5a reductase mean and why is this so important?

I have personally been doing the Dutch Test an average of twice a year since I was 45 - so 7 years, and I believe this is an incredible tool to help one navigate through hormonal imbalance challenges - and yes!  There is a lot we can do through food as medicine and therapeutic-grade supplements!

No medical advice here - see your own practitioner for what's right for you.

Today's Incredible Sponsor is The Amino Company.

As we age, many experience a decline in muscle, and even atrophy.   Another factor many women (and men too!) face is increasing cholesterol.

Life amino acids help with metabolic functions such as normalizing blood pressure and cholesterol.  Life is designed to help prevent the natural decline of muscle and heart function that begins at around age 40. In clinical trials, Life has been proven to enhance physical function and muscle strength, improve blood lipid profiles and support cardiovascular health.

Try Life by The Amino Company using my exclusive discount of 30% off using code SKN.  Grab yours here in the link.

Support the show

I'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.

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Today I sat down with Chris Burres to talk all about this little Nobel Prize winning molecule called ESS60, that has been shown to do so much including increasing lifespan.

Chris Burres is the Co-Owner of SES Research Inc. delivering carbon nano-materials to research institutions around the world since 1991. 

We get into all of it including:
- What is ESS60?
- What are some of the studies to support it's efficacy in skincare, aging, inflammation, cancer and more.

To try this out yourself, check out https://www.myvitalc.com/sandyk/ or just go to https://www.myvitalc.com/ and use code sandyk for a discount.

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I'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.

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Everyone can put away their dream dictionaries and listen & share this episode with anyone who might want more insight on how their dreams can help them.

Angela & I cover off the following topics in this episode:
- What is a journey dream?
- What is a day dream?
- Are dreams messages from the soul?
- What can these dreams mean?
- How can we remember our dreams?

And so much more.

Angela Prider (aka LittleBird) is a spiritual healer and coach, Somatic practitioner, and Psychedelic Integration guide. She has been teaching the spiritual path of Animism (aka shamanism/earth medicine) and leading transformational circles and ceremonies both in Canada and internationally for 25 years.  Angela has had extensive in-person training and initiation in Ireland, Peru, Canada, and Australia. Dreamwork is a big part of her work and she has a unique approach of weaving together Jungian dream analysis practices with animist journeying and ritual.

To be part of her 28 Days of Intentional Dreaming online, learn & register here:
https://www.angelaprider.com/events/28-days-of-dreaming-week1

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I'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.

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You all know by now how much I love to talk thyroid.  Today I welcomed the amazing Dr. Lauren Bramley and we go deep on so much you need to know about thyroid.  This show isn't just for those of you who knowingly have thyroid disease - really, it's for anyone to optimize overall wellness.

Dr Lauren Bramley is a Canadian trained and licensed medical doctor with a focus on functional and anti-aging medicine. She holds a Master's Degree in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She also completed Board Certification in Anti-Aging Medicine in the EU and completed a Fellowship of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).  She has helped countless people of all ages improve their health and quality of life using bioidentical hormones, genomics, nutraceuticals, peptides and meaningful lifestyle hacks. She is well known for her TedxTalk: "Know Your Numbers" based on her philosophy of improving your health by empowering yourself.

In this episode we discuss:
- what does the thyroid control - and yes, this may surprise some that it controls so much more than metabolism
- what are some subtle symptoms that maybe attributed to a sluggish thyroid often missed
- what markers should be checked for optimizing thyroid
- what are the optimal ranges 
- what happens to women's thyroids when they reach menopause

...and so much more. 

To get in touch with Dr. Lauren Bramley, you can book a consultation with her through her website here:  TheBetterWithAgeClub.com.

Today's Incredible Sponsor is The Amino Company.

You all know by now that I am a huge fan of Amino Co's Amino Acids.  Guess what?  You get early access to their Black Friday Sale from November 21 - 25 which is their biggest sale yet!  40% off ALL Amino Co's supplements using my code SKN and this link:  aminoco.com/SKN

Life amino acids help with metabolic functions such as normalizing blood pressure and cholesterol.  Life is designed to help prevent the natural decline of muscle and heart function that begins at around age 40. In clinical trials, Life has been proven to enhance physical function and muscle strength, improve blood lipid profiles and support cardiovascular health.

Support the show

I'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.

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Everyone in midlife knows someone with an autoimmune condition, which is unfortunate.  Today I had a great discussion with Dr. John Kim all about autoimmune disease.

Dr. Kim specializes in hormone replacement therapy and chronic disease management. In 2012, his passion for patient care and compounding led him to Robinson Drug and Compounding Center. John Kim is the owner and head clinical pharmacist.  To get in touch with Dr. Kim and book a consultation, check out his Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/dr.john.pharmd/ or his website here:  https://drkimwellness.com/products/private-consultation-with-dr-john-kim

In this episode we cover off:

- why the increase in autoimmune conditions?
- what are some of the signs before the disease progresses?
- can we cure autoimmune disease?
- what can we do if we are diagnosed?
- do we even have options for treatment?

...and so much more.

Today's Incredible Sponsor is The Amino Company.

As we age, many experience a decline in muscle, and even atrophy.   Another factor many women (and men too!) face is increasing cholesterol.

Life amino acids help with metabolic functions such as normalizing blood pressure and cholesterol.  Life is designed to help prevent the natural decline of muscle and heart function that begins at around age 40. In clinical trials, Life has been proven to enhance physical function and muscle strength, improve blood lipid profiles and support cardiovascular health.

Try Life by The Amino Company using my exclusive discount of 30% off using code SKN.  Grab yours here in the link.

Support the show

I'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.

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This week, on Halloween, this is a great episode to share.  An honest and open discussion with Jesse King, psychic and medium of The Paranormal Emporium.

Jesse King has over 600,000 followers on TikTok and certainly doesn't hold back on his opinions!

Prof. Jesse King a renowned and gifted Psychic Medium in Essex, and has studied a broad range of aspects of the paranormal.  He is an expert in most paranormal fields and is the ONLY psychic who has a PhD in Parapsychology (the study of the paranormal world).  Prof. King has a star studded client base and his gift is trusted by some of the hottest names in Hollywood and the UK's fame circuit. Having appeared on TV many times alongside A-listers, Prof. King is used by many of the famous elite as a spiritual adviser.

​To get in touch with Jesse, go to his website here:  https://www.theparanormalemporium.com/
And he is most active on TikTok here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalemporium

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How well is your brain aging?  Today I welcomed Lance Schuttler founder of Ascent Nutrition to talk all about  neurogenesis & neuroplasticity.

Discussed in this episode:

❓Are getting enough brain-boosting nutrients? 
❓Are you doing enough to help your brain age better?
❓Are you mitigating the effects of stress on your brain?
❓Can the quality of water effect your brain health?
❓What about EMF?
❓What daily activities do you engage in to help boost brain function?
❓What's the difference between EPA and DHA.

Loved my discussion with Lance!

All of us want to age better and our brain health is so important not to forget!

To learn more about Ascent Nutrition, check out their line of high quality products - I've personally tried their coffee in a French press and WOW it's amazing as well as their powerful DHA made from algae oil.  There's more to check out!  Go to:  https://goascentnutrition.com/.

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I'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.

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How do you prioritize sleep?  Or maybe the better question is, do you prioritize sleep?  Are you even aware of how some of actions/lifestyle habits might impede your sleep?  As we reach midlife - especially women - so much is going on with hormones which could also impede sleep.

Today I welcomed Morgan Adams, a Certified Holistic Sleep Coach to my show to talk all things sleep related.

We get into the following:

- sleeping medications - are they helpful or hurtful?
- sleep aids
- sleep hygiene
- sleep trackers

...and so much more!  Such a useful episode to get you sleeping better tonight.

To get in touch with Morgan, find her here:  https://www.morganadamswellness.com/

Did you know that reviews go such a long way for Podcasters?  I learned of "energy exchanges" a while ago and now I always pay attention to this!  Reviews help to give back in exchange for the content I provide each week to help you live your best life and help me to continue to secure incredible guests like today!  Please go to Apple Podcasts, search for Sandy K Nutrition and scroll down until you see "Write A Review".  I have so much gratitude to you for sharing and reviewing.  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sandy-k-nutrition-health-lifestyle-queen/id1496677282

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I'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.

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Where does one start on their wellness journey?  This episode might help you decipher where to start.

Today I welcomed Jennifer Hanway, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist with over 15 years of experience in the Health & Wellness industry.  Jennifer has worked with clients including the British Royal Family, Hollywood A-List and Olympic athletes.

We had a great discussion on body composition, vanity weight loss vs healthy weight loss, stress, gut health and we even got into a discussion on if "healthy at every size" makes sense.  Or not. 

To get in touch with Jennifer, check out her website here:  https://jenniferhanway.com/.  She's also active on Instagram & Facebook and you can find all her info on her website.

Today's Incredible Sponsor is The Amino Company.

As we age, many experience a decline in muscle, and even atrophy.   Another factor many women (and men too!) face is increasing cholesterol.

Life amino acids help with metabolic functions such as normalizing blood pressure and cholesterol.  Life is designed to help prevent the natural decline of muscle and heart function that begins at around age 40. In clinical trials, Life has been proven to enhance physical function and muscle strength, improve blood lipid profiles and support cardiovascular health.

Try Life by The Amino Company using my exclusive discount of 30% off using code SKN.  Grab yours here:  The Amino Company.

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I'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.

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