Our genetics have more of a role in our mental, physical, and emotional health than previously thought. They determine how our bodies metabolize certain foods and micronutrients, as well as which hormones in our bodies might be higher or lower than “normal.” 

Dr. Hailey Arnold, founder of DNA RX has sought to find answers to our most pressing questions through genetic testing. What type of diet we should be on, why certain people can’t metabolize gluten as well as others, and why some of us have anxiety and others don’t. These are all questions that can begin to be answered through genetic testing. 

In this episode, we’re nerding out about how Dr. Hailey got into genetic testing as her career path, why genetics are the blueprint to our bodies, and which genes are some of the most prominent indicators of how our bodies function. 

If you’ve ever wondered why you might not handle carbs as well as others, or why your body doesn’t react to dietary changes how you might expect it to, don’t miss this deep dive into how our genetics guide our health and bodily functions! 

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This week, I’m continuing to talk about the minerals that are so important to our energy levels and cellular health. Our focus in this episode is on magnesium and how it supports thousands of different bodily processes. 

Magnesium is a mineral that used to be abundant by eating vegetables and other produce, but due to our modern agricultural practices, it’s much harder to come by naturally in our diet these days. If we don’t get enough magnesium, it can have an impact on our entire body. It can affect our adrenal system, sleep cycles, menstrual cycles, blood sugar regulation, and so much more.

That’s why it’s important to know the signs of possible mineral deficiencies and how to test for them so you can start making a game plan for reversing the side effects. If you feel like you’re affected by chronic fatigue, muscle aches, depression, stress, and more, it could be as easy as identifying a magnesium deficiency to start feeling more like yourself again! 

Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.

According to the Migraine Institute, 43% of U.S. women will experience migraines at some point in their life. More than 4 million adults in the U.S. experience chronic migraine pain daily. An often debilitating and extremely painful form of headache, sufferers can experience symptoms from nausea to visual disturbances, which can leave you bed bound.  

Ex-migraneur, Dr. Tanya Paynter knows these symptoms all too well, after suffering from chronic migraines herself for nearly 20 years. In this episode, Tanya reveals how she managed to reverse her chronic condition and the strategies she uses to help other women manage their migraines more effectively.

You will hear about:

• Why medication alone may not be the complete solution
• The supportive nutritional supplements for chronic migraines
• The role of hormones and neurotransmitters 
• The link between gut health and chronic migraines

Chronic migraines can be crippling, but with the right tools, you can take action to eliminate them, naturally.

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00:15 - We learn about Tanya’s background and expertise.

01:38 - Tanya shares her own story of suffering with chronic headaches and how she reversed the issue.

5:58 - Sophie asks why medication alone may not be the complete solution and when it would be a tool to utilize.

08:43 - Tanya reveals the first steps she would suggest to someone who is suffering from migraines.

11:55 - Tanya and Sophie discuss supportive nutritional supplements for migraines.

12:18 - Tanya talks about the functional lab work she carries out to help resolve migraine cases.

17:59 - We learn about the role of hormones and how certain imbalances can cause problems.

22:05 - Sophie asks if there’s anything that can be done for a cycling female who might be extra sensitive to those hormones.

28:24 - Tanya tells us about the patterns she’s seen with neurotransmitters and brain chemistry.

32:50 - We find out about the kind of results Tanya sees from the women in her program.

34:22 - Sophie asks about the link between gut health and migraines.

Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.

It might come as a shock, but did you know that low sodium is more common than you might think? We’re often told that we should watch our sodium intake to prevent hypertension as we get older, but when we go too far in the other direction, other problems can arise. 

Couple that with low potassium intake, and you’re looking at having low energy, fatigue, adrenal issues, and quite a few other symptoms that are easily reversible with a few tweaks to our diet. 

If you’ve ever noticed that having an extra cup of coffee is just not enough to keep you from having an afternoon crash, this episode might give you some clues as to what could be causing it. I’ll cover why sodium and potassium work together to give our muscles energy, how chronic fatigue can lead to long-term issues, and some easy tweaks we can make to our diet and lifestyle to give us that boost we need to feel at our optimum energy levels.  

Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.

Since the evolution of electricity and the power grid, humans have been exposed to harmful electromagnetic fields, or EMFs, almost nonstop. As technology has progressed, it has been increasingly difficult to free ourselves from this harmful radiation and set boundaries around when we interact with it.

This week, I’m talking with R Blank, the CEO of Shield Your Body, to discuss how EMFs became so prevalent in the world today, the negative impact that has had on our bodies, cells, and DNA, and how we can set healthier boundaries around technology so that we can reduce our exposure to harmful EMFs.

R and his company have been featured on Dr. Phil, ABC, Inc. Magazine, and even more to spread the word about protecting ourselves from EMFs and living healthier lives by educating ourselves about our everyday surroundings.

Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.

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What an incredible year it has been here at the SHE Talks Health Podcast & HQ! We’ve released 23 episodes this year, and I’m so excited about the new content we have lined up for 2023.

For the final episode of 2022, I want to recap the amazing things SHE Talks Health has accomplished this year, what’s been happening in my own health journey, the stories we’ve shared, and the amazing people we’ve helped along the way!

The biggest lesson I learned this year is to do what really lights you up and surround yourself with supportive people who help you do those things. I hope you go into the new year with this energy and continue to follow along with us for all the exciting new things we have planned for next year!

Thank you so much for being a part of the SHE Talks Health community. Stay tuned for a new episode in a few weeks! Happy Holidays!

Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.

In the past, we’ve touched on the negative effects that prolonged exposure to mold can have, but today, this is the first time we’re dedicating a full episode to dig deep into the reality behind mold and micro toxin illness.

With the increased use of cheap building materials, increased heat and humidity globally, and more severe weather, mold illness is a growing worry that can sometimes be a silent offender in our lives.

This week, I am joined by Toréa Rodriguez, an expert FDNP who specializes in helping people take action against mold and the illnesses they cause. We’ll cover the signs to look out for that indicate mold might be lurking in your home, school, or workplace, the tests that are available to determine if you have a mold problem, and how to eradicate and heal from mold if you’ve been a victim of it.

Mold is scary, but with the right tools, you can take action to remove it from your life and heal from the damage it causes.

Deep Detox - Toréa Rodriguez's self-paced course

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Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplements use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.

How do you self-soothe when you’re feeling stressed and anxious? Do you know where to even begin? 

This week, I’m chatting with Linda Vazin, about how to incorporate breathwork into your regular wellness routine. There’s so much focus on physical wellness in western culture, but it’s just as important, if not more, to focus on your mental health. While it may not seem like it, our mental health is deeply connected to our physical wellbeing. If we bury our stress, it will manifest itself through aches, pains, and even disease in the body.   

Linda is here to teach us how the mind and body are connected, and how breathwork helps us access a state of mind that allows our body to process stuck energy and emotions. With over 30 years in yoga teaching, meditation, and life coaching, Linda has seen exactly what happens when we hold painful emotions in our bodies and the amazing benefits that are available if we finally let go, and breathe.

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Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplements use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.

PCOS is a complicated and frustrating illness that can take years to get properly diagnosed. With it comes a lot of symptoms that mimic other illnesses and there is no “one size fits all” solution to treating it. 

That’s why I’m talking with Jane Sagui, a friend who knows what it’s like to struggle with this chronic illness. After struggling to find a right-fit solution for her situation, she co-founded Pollie.co to help other women get to the bottom of their symptoms and discover a treatment plan that works right for them. 

PCOS affects roughly 1 in 10 people who menstruate, and like many chronic illnesses, there are different types, symptoms, and treatments. It’s important to advocate for yourself to get comprehensive testing to discover the type of PCOS you have and what might help alleviate uncomfortable symptoms for you.

In this episode, we’ll talk about Jane’s background with PCOS, the importance of getting the right diagnosis, the misconceptions of PCOS and how it buys into harmful diet culture, and how Pollie.co can help you finally get answers if you’re experiencing PCOS symptoms. 

• Visit Pollie.co and enjoy $100 off any lab packages with code SHETALKS100
• Download the Pollie.co free app
• Read the article/checklist on hormonal health: Is It PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (Undereating)?

When our hormones become imbalanced, there are a lot of signals that can tell us something is off. Often, these symptoms can mimic a lot of other health issues, which is why it’s important to look at the underlying causes of what’s going on in our bodies. 

This week, I’m back with another solo episode to break down the causes and symptoms of estrogen excess. With this hormonal imbalance, there are a ton of symptoms that could indicate an underlying issue. In this episode, I go over the long list of symptoms, where they manifest in the body, the scientific side of estrogen excess, and how we can address the issues once they’re identified. 

This episode is packed full of helpful information and resources to help you get to the root of estrogen excess and get back to feeling like your best self!

Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.