Strong + Unfiltered: Perimenopause, Hormones, Gut Health + Metabolic Optimization

Last minute impromptu episode this week. For a couple of months now I haven't had any alcohol. Not because I think it is the demon, or drinking is bad or anything. But I noticed I've slept REALLY well for the past couple of months and wondered if there was a correlation.

I traveled for a wedding, where normally I would drink-- but the turn around time was FAST and a red eye was involved and I thought you know what, its NOT going to serve me to have any alcohol this trip. So, I didn't.

I recorded some thoughts about my experience being sober where most people expect you to drink. And about the thought process I work through when making these types of decisions.

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Special shout out to D + Ash on their wedding. Love you guys!

Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and holds a master's degree in Nutrition Science and Policy from Tufts University and is also a certified diabetes educator. She is the co-founded Reversing T2D, an online platform that helps individuals manage and reverse pre- and type 2 diabetes. Diana become very passionate about the "sober curious" movement after embarking on a booze-free month. She has been alcohol-free for almost a year now and loves empowering others to reexamine their relationship with alcohol.

Follow Diana: @dietitian.diana @thesoberdietitians Buy her books: Mocktail Party Drinking for Two

Today I sat down on a whim with my friend Ashley Broderick and we just talked all things womens health. This episode was also released on their platform (hence the intro).

We talk everything from how your hormones actually work, how hormonal contraception works, what the REAL side effects are that most doctors aren't talking about, fertility awareness, cervical mucus, periods-- whats normal, whats not and SO SO much more.

If you have listened or followed me for a while you know I am incredibly passionate about women understanding their bodies and giving alternative options besides the pill to shut down natural hormone production to help women who struggle with heavy or painful periods. Or plain old educating women on how their bodies actually work.

We had a great response on their platform so I decided to also release here. ENJOY!

As always all information heard on the podcast is to be used as INFORMATION ONLY and does not provide medical advice (or nutrition or mental health advice) :)

Kylie Gamelier is an old friend as well as a nutrition coach. In fact Kylie got into the nutrition game LONG before it was well established on instagram.

Today we sit down and talk all about her pregnancy and postpartum journey. Including all aspects of health and wellness from micronutrients to stress reduction. Exercise, returning to exercise, what priorities really matter and smashing societal expectations for women in the 4th trimester (aka postpartum)

She is PACKED with good information. Find her on instagram at @kgamelier and follow her business @volitionperformancenutrition to learn more about working with Kylie!

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It took me 51 episodes to bring someone on with dirt back to my college days on me. Chris was my college roommate my senior year of college. I guess with the picture preview cat is out of the bag that I was in a sorority (I know everyone is shocked)

We chat about family estrangement and all types of family issues. We also talk about the state of the world and various controversial topics. This one definitely got spicy and I'm not surprised.

There are also plenty of lighthearted moments and laughter as always! ENJOY!

As always-- no information by me or my guests is medical/mental health/nutrition advice. INFO only :)

EPISODE 50 is here! And so are all my instagram giveaways! Go check them out @danielle.kepics on IG.

Jamie Wiesner was my second nutrition coach who evolved into someone who while she doesn't have an elevator pitch for what she does with her life-- she meets people where they are to harness what they need to live their best life.

She has a special niche working with type A overachievers in helping individuals identify their emotions and needs as well as over come perfectionism.

We talk about everything from learning how to recognize early signs of anxiety to how food and nutrition is never just about the food and everything in between.

Follow her on instagram @jamieleawiesner

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Allison is the found of She Dreams of Alpine where she works as an outdoor educator and empowerment coach. She teaches women how to become safe, confident and self sufficient backpackers.

She is the reason I scored a permit NOBO on the JMT this summer. We talk everything from safety, gear, nutrition-- the episode has a little bit of everything about how to get started hiking or backpacking.

Check out her website She Dreams of Alpine + follow her on instagram at @shedreamsofalpine

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If you're an OG listener you know Ashley Broderick. She is co-founder of Ballistic Performance and also one of my best friends.

We talk about her and Derrick QUITTING their jobs to pursue Ballistic Performance full time, life changes and of COURSE chatting about fitness and nutrition. I'm sure there are a number of tips y'all can get in there.

She also talks about her *short lived* experience with carb cycling. (spoiler alert: she felt like garbage)

Follow the links below to learn more about how to work with Derrick + Ashley. I can't wait for them to keep contributing to turn the fitness + nutrition industry upside-down and crush diet culture

www.trainballistic.com

Instagram: @ballistic.performance

Sarah Emma is an incredibly qualified strength and nutrition coach. She currently works as a coach with level 10 coaching. She is a former water polo player and has spent 10+ years coaching high school, college + olympic level athletes.

Sarah and I sit down and talk today about all aspects of mental + physical health as well as some of our histories of losing our moms in our teenage years.

We also dive into how our past trauma experiences shaped our experiences with food + exercise. Tune in.

Follow Sarah on instagram @sarah.emma.strength

My friend Grace and I sit down and have some fun. We talk about things we do in therapy, preparing for PA school, precepting a student, organizing our lives and so much more. This one is pretty light hearted and a fun conversation between friends.

We also talk about her nutrition journey with Ballistic Performance and habits she is working on to set herself up for a busy season of life with starting PA school.