If you’re building your business, leading at a high level, and doing everything you “should” be doing… but your energy is inconsistent, your focus isn’t where it used to be, and you just don’t feel like yourself, this episode breaks down what’s actually going on.

I’m joined by functional health coach Jessica Van Antoine, who helps ambitious female entrepreneurs optimize their health so they can increase their capacity, sharpen their focus, and operate at their highest level without burning out.

We’re unpacking how chronic stress changes the way your body functions, why so many women normalize brain fog and fatigue, and how your health directly impacts your productivity, decision-making, and revenue potential.

We also dive into why the traditional approach to health often falls short for high-performing women, and what a proactive, functional approach really looks like when your goal isn’t just to “get by” but to feel clear, energized, and fully in control of how you show up in your life and business.

Connect with Jessica:
Website: www.phoenixfunctionalhealth.com

 Instagram: @phoenixfunctionalhealth

LinkedIn: Jessica Van Antoine FDN-P

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Still dealing with a stubborn belly, feeling disconnected from your core, or noticing things like leaking, pressure, or weakness—no matter how much you work out?

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Erica Ziel, creator of Core Athletica®, Pilates instructor, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with over 20 years of experience helping women restore their core and pelvic floor function.

We’re diving into what most women are never taught about their bodies—how pelvic floor dysfunction, poor core connection, and fascial tension can impact everything from how your belly looks to how your body feels and performs.

If you’ve ever felt like your body hasn’t been the same since having kids… or like you’re doing everything right but your midsection still feels “off,” this conversation will connect the dots.

Inside this episode, we cover:

•  The most common signs your pelvic floor isn’t functioning properly (even if you think it is) 
•  Why Kegels aren’t the solution for most women—and what to do instead 
•  What fascia is and how it affects core strength, posture, and belly fat 
•  Why your workouts might be making things worse (and keeping you stuck) 
•  How to start reconnecting with your core and supporting your body properly 

This is a must-listen if you want to feel stronger, more connected, and finally understand what your body actually needs.

Connect with Erica:
 Website: www.ericaziel.com

Instagram: @ericaziel
Free Pelvic Floor Guide: www.ericaziel.com/pelvicfloor

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What actually happens after you give birth… and why does no one properly prepare you for it?

In this solo episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, Monika shares a raw, real look into the fourth trimester — the phase after birth that is often overlooked but deeply impacts your hormones, mood, energy, and recovery.

From the intense hormone drop that hits just days postpartum, to the emotional shifts, exhaustion, and feeling unlike yourself… this episode breaks down what’s actually happening in your body — and what you can do to support it.

Monika shares her personal postpartum experience, including what caught her off guard, what helped her recover, and what she would do differently next time. She also dives into the critical role of minerals, digestion, nervous system regulation, circadian rhythm, and how to support your body so you don’t feel completely depleted in those early months.

If you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, or currently postpartum, this episode will help you feel more prepared, more supported, and more in control of your recovery.

In this episode, we cover:

•  What really happens to your hormones after birth 
•  Why day 3 postpartum can feel so intense 
•  Why the fourth trimester goes far beyond 6 weeks 
•  How mineral depletion impacts mood, energy, and metabolism 
•  The importance of digestion, bowel movements, and nourishment 
•  How your nervous system affects your baby (and vice versa) 
•  Why protecting your circadian rhythm matters postpartum 
•  What to prioritize for a smoother postpartum recovery 

This is the conversation every woman should hear before giving birth.

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If you’ve ever been told your fertility is “declining” just because you’re over 35… this episode is going to change the way you see your body.

Today, I’m joined by Anisa Woodall, Holistic Certified Nutritionist specializing in fertility and prenatal health, to break down what actually determines your chances of getting pregnant in your late 30s and 40s.

Because here’s the truth most women aren’t hearing…
 It’s not as simple as your age.

In this episode, we unpack:

•  Where the “fertility drops after 35” narrative really comes from (and why it’s misleading) 
•  What’s getting completely missed between “just keep trying” and being told IVF is your only option 
•  The real, overlooked factors that influence fertility outcomes 
•  How to support your body in a way that actually improves your chances of conception 
•  Why so many women feel like their body is failing them—and what’s actually going on 

If you’ve been feeling the pressure of time, confusion around your options, or like you’re doing everything “right” but not seeing results—this episode will give you a much more grounded, empowering perspective.

Connect with Anisa:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/anisawoodallnutrition

Website: https://anisawoodall.com

Fertile After 35 Course: https://shop.anisawoodall.com/FA35

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There’s nothing more frustrating than knowing something isn’t right in your body…
 and being told everything looks “fine.”

Today, I’m joined by Andrea Balzer, founder of Counterculture Health and Wellness and a Doctor of Nursing Practice turned functional health practitioner with over 25 years of experience inside the conventional medical system.

In this conversation, we unpack why so many women feel dismissed in traditional healthcare—especially in midlife—and what’s actually missing when it comes to understanding your body, your symptoms, and your health as a whole.

Andrea shares her personal turning point that led her to question the status quo, how functional health differs from (and complements) conventional medicine, and what it really looks like to feel supported, heard, and empowered in your body again.

We also dive into how to navigate both worlds without feeling confused or overwhelmed—so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start getting real answers.

If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still don’t feel like yourself… this episode will help you understand why—and what to do next.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why women are often told their symptoms are “normal”
• The biggest gaps in conventional healthcare for midlife women
• What functional health actually looks like in real life
• How to bridge conventional medicine and holistic health (without the overwhelm)
• What changes when you finally feel supported in your health journey

Connect with Andrea:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea_counterculturehealth/

Website: www.counterculturehw.com

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Perimenopause and menopause can bring a wave of unexpected symptoms—poor sleep, anxiety, irritability, hot flashes, stubborn weight gain, and feeling like your body suddenly isn’t working the way it used to.

But what if this transition wasn’t something to “fight” against… and instead something your body could be supported through?

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Anika Mendell, a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Health Coach who specializes in helping women navigate the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause through the lens of Chinese Medicine.

We dive into how Traditional Chinese Medicine views menopause differently than Western medicine, why symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, and fatigue occur during this stage of life, and how acupuncture can help restore balance to the body.

You’ll also learn the lifestyle shifts Chinese Medicine encourages for women during midlife—from managing stress and supporting energy to working with your body instead of against it.

If you’re entering your late 30s, 40s, or 50s and wondering why your body suddenly feels different, this episode will give you a completely new perspective on what’s happening—and how to support yourself through it.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Chinese Medicine views perimenopause and menopause
• The most common symptoms women experience during this transition
• How acupuncture can help with hot flashes, anxiety, sleep, and hormonal balance
• Lifestyle habits that support women in midlife
• Why menopause can be a powerful transition rather than a decline

Connect with Anika Mendell

www.meridianhealthcoaching.com
www.anikamendell.com
Instagram:
@anikamendell.acupuncture

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If you’re a woman over 40 who feels like your body suddenly stopped responding to the things that used to work, you’re not imagining it.

Many women in perimenopause and menopause are eating clean, exercising consistently, and doing “all the right things”… yet they still feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck with stubborn weight gain. Even more frustrating? Being told by their doctor that their labs are “normal” when they clearly don’t feel fine.

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jennifer Haessler, Naturopathic Doctor, fitness coach, and nutrition expert who helps women feel strong, energized, and supported as they move through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

Together we dive into what actually works for women in midlife when it comes to nutrition, metabolism, hormones, and lab testing.

Inside this conversation we discuss:

• The nutrition strategies that actually support women 40+ (and what often backfires)
• Why so many women are told their labs are “normal” while they still feel terrible
• The foundational lab work every midlife woman deserves
• How hormones, chronic stress, sleep, and muscle mass shift metabolism after 40
• Why strength training becomes essential for metabolic health and hormone balance
• Practical steps women can take to start feeling better today

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused about your symptoms, or like your body has suddenly changed the rules on you, this episode will help you better understand what’s happening and what actually supports women in this stage of life.

Connect with Dr. Jennifer:

Instagram:
@jenniferahaessler

Website + Free Resources:
 www.drjenniferhaesslernd.com

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Are you tired, bloated, foggy, or constantly running on empty — but your labs keep coming back “normal”?

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I sit down with Breanna Grace, Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in gut health, chronic fatigue, mold toxicity, and histamine intolerance. We dive into the emotional side of long-term health struggles — including the grief no one talks about when your body doesn’t feel like your own.

Breanna shares her personal journey navigating mold toxicity and histamine intolerance, the frustrations of the conventional medical system, and how so many women settle for “mediocre health” because they’ve been told their symptoms are normal.

We also explore a powerful truth: the body is incredibly capable of healing when properly supported at the root.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, discouraged, or afraid that your fatigue, bloating, brain fog, or hormone symptoms are “just part of getting older,” this conversation will feel deeply validating — and hopeful.

Connect with Breanna:
 Instagram: @BreannaGraceWellness
Website: BreannaGraceWellness.com

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Are you on medications you’re not sure you still need, but too afraid to stop?

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Stacey D’Angelo, pharmacist specializing in deprescribing and pharmacogenetics. We’re diving into what it really means to safely reduce medications like antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, PPIs (acid reflux medications), and hormonal birth control — and why tapering properly matters more than most people realize.

We also unpack pharmacogenetics (PGx) — a DNA-based test that predicts how your body responds to medications. This personalized approach can reduce the frustrating trial-and-error many women experience, especially with mental health prescriptions.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “Do I still need this medication?”
• “Why do I feel worse when I try to come off?”
• “Is there a safer, more personalized way to approach my health?”

This conversation will open your eyes.

Connect with Stacey:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursimplehealth
LinkedIn: Your Simple Health, Stacey D'Angelo
Website: www.simplehealthpharmacist.com

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For years, hormone replacement therapy has been clouded by fear, outdated research, and confusing messaging.

But the landscape has shifted.

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Elise Schroeder, a naturopathic doctor with over 20 years of experience helping women balance their hormones and feel vital at every stage of life.

We’re breaking down:

• What the Black Box warning on HRT actually meant — and why its removal matters
 • The biggest myths still circulating about hormone therapy
 • Why HRT shouldn’t be viewed as a “last resort”
 • How hormone therapy may play a role in preventing osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular disease
 • Why perimenopause may be the most important window for intervention

If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and noticing changes in your energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, or cycle, this episode will help you understand what’s happening and what your options truly are.

Hormones influence far more than hot flashes. They impact your brain, bones, heart, metabolism, and long-term vitality. The right information changes everything.

 👉 Watch my masterclass:
 Everything You Need to Know About Testing Your Hormones
https://www.monikaeva.com/masterclass-hormonetesting

Learn more from Dr. Elise here:
 Dreliseschroeder.com

Access her video on Should I Be Talking To My Doctor About HRT?

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