The Balanced Hormone Solution

Episode Title: My Love-Hate Relationship with Essential Oils

Welcome to Tracy Erin Talks

• History and Initial Interest in Essential Oils
  • A brief history of essential oils becoming popular 10-20 years ago.
  • Initial fascination with natural health and joining Young Living.
  • Early experiences using essential oils for cleaning, aromatherapy, and family health.

The Waning Interest

• Over time, oils began to gather dust due to loss of interest.
• Challenges with multi-level marketing (MLM) structures and skepticism about effectiveness.
• Experiences with other brands and products.
• Transition to high-tech air purifiers reducing the need for diffusers.

Love-Hate Relationship

• Hate:
  • Dislike for MLMs and their marketing structures.
  • Doubts about the efficacy of essential oils.
  • Feeling overwhelmed with additional products to source.
  • Avoidance of being overly enthusiastic about oils like some enthusiasts.
• Love:
  • A defining moment at the ECO conference in 2023.
  • Struggles with pink eye and ineffective treatments.
  • Discovery of the rapid healing power of tea tree and lavender oils.
  • Experience with food poisoning and the healing effects of lime oil and DigestZen.

Rediscovering Essential Oils

• Signing up with doTERRA and integrating oils back into personal and family life.
• Highlighting favorite essential oils and their uses:
  • Frankincense for headaches, sun spots, dry skin patches, and eczema.
  • Citrus oils (lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangerine) for flavoring and drinks.
  • Meta Power Gum for satiety and metabolism.
  • Serenity Sleep Stick and oil for better sleep.
  • TerraShield for bug repellent.
  • Adaptive oil for stress and anxiety.
  • Deep Blue Muscle Stick for sore muscles.
  • On Guard products for immunity and hygiene.

Using Essential Oils in Practice

• Integrating essential oils into the Balanced Hormone Solution Program:
  • Lemon oil in water for detoxification.
  • Meta Power Beadlets for blood sugar balance.
  • Adaptive and Serenity oils for stress and cortisol management.
  • Clary Calm for hormonal balance, PMS, and menopause symptoms.

Encouragement and Conclusion

• Encouraging an open mind towards trying new things for health and wellness.
• Emphasizing the effectiveness and efficiency of essential oils in Tracy’s personal and professional life.
• Closing thoughts and invitation to listeners to start using essential oils.
• Reminder to subscribe and leave a review to help reach more women.

Show Notes Links:

• Essential Oils and Products Mentioned can be found here: my.doterra.com/tracyerin
  • doTERRA Essential Oils
  • Frankincense
  • Citrus Oils: Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Tangerine
  • Meta Power Gum and Beadlets
  • Serenity Sleep Stick and Oil
  • TerraShield Bug Repellent
  • Adaptive Oil
  • Deep Blue Muscle Stick
  • On Guard Line: Foaming Soap, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Beadlets
  • Tea Tree Oil and Lavender
  • Oregano Oil
  • DigestZen
  • Whisper and Passion Rollerballs
  • Clary Calm Rollerball
• Connect with Tracy Erin:
  • Website: www.tracyerinwellness.com
  • Social Media: @tracyerinwellness
  • Email: [email protected]

Remember, stay beautifully balanced and open to new possibilities!

Episode Title: Mind, Body, Spirit Release with Amanda Mays

Introduction:

• Welcome to Tracy Erin Talks, where functional medicine meets personal development.
• The aim is to simplify and equip you with the tools to be beautifully balanced from the inside out.
• Introduction of guest Amanda May, a holistic health practitioner and Mind Body Spirit Release (MBSR) practitioner.

Guest Introduction:

• Amanda May: Holistic health practitioner, integrative health practitioner, Mind Body Spirit Release practitioner.
• Holds certifications in Ayurveda, herbal medicine, holistic healing, homeopathy, quantum biology, and muscle testing.
• Personal background: wife and mama of six, coffee lover, houseplant enthusiast, and passionate about whales and podcasts.

Episode Highlights:

1. Meeting Amanda:
   • Tracy and Amanda met online years ago and recently in person.
   • Amanda’s background and how she started in the business.
2. Mind, Body, Spirit Release (MBSR):
   • Explanation of what MBSR is and its benefits.
   • MBSR helps in recognizing subconscious behaviors and emotions that affect daily life.
   • The process includes clearing negative emotions, limiting beliefs, and spiritual blocks.
3. Amanda’s Personal Experience:
   • Amanda shares her own healing journey with MBSR.
   • The impact of identifying and clearing the emotion of shame.
   • The concept of generational trauma and its effects.
4. The Clearing Process:
   • Detailed explanation of how a typical MBSR session works.
   • Muscle testing and identifying specific emotions, limiting beliefs, and spiritual blocks.
   • Case study of a client who greatly benefited from MBSR.
5. Tracy’s Clearing Session:
   • Tracy’s initial resonance and the identified emotions (envy, frightened, lack of belief, unsure).
   • The limiting beliefs specific to Tracy’s professional life.
   • The importance of setting a clear intention for the session.
6. Action Steps and Restorative Emotions:
   • Tracy’s personalized action steps: breathwork, infrared sauna, lymphatic drainage.
   • The restorative emotions: consistent, nurtured, vivacious.
   • Importance of focusing on these emotions to rewire subconscious beliefs.
7. Final Thoughts:
   • Amanda’s daily health habit: morning and evening walks with her dog.
   • Encouragement for listeners to explore MBSR and its potential benefits.
   • Amanda’s contact information for those interested in a session.

Closing:

• Tracy emphasizes the importance of belief, thoughts, actions, and the journey to true health and wellness in mind, body, and soul.
• Encouragement to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review.
• Reminder of Tracy’s mission to pursue holistic health and wellness.

Contact Information:

• Amanda Mays Instagram: @amayswellness
• Amanda Mays Website: amandamays.net

Next Episode:

• Stay tuned for more enriching conversations on holistic health and personal development on Tracy Erin Talks.

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Episode Description: Welcome back to Tracy Erin Talks, where functional medicine meets personal development. In this episode, Tracy is joined by Megan Barrett, an expert in human design. They discuss the fascinating concept of human design and how it can be life-changing. Learn how understanding your human design type can help you make more informed decisions, improve your health, and enhance your relationships.

Guest: Megan Barrett

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to Human Design:
  • Megan shares her background and journey to discovering human design.
  • Explanation of human design as a system to understand how we are designed and how it can guide us to live our best lives.
• Megan's Personal Journey:
  • Megan talks about her childhood experiences as a people pleaser and how it impacted her health and well-being.
  • The transition from ignoring her needs to using human design to make more informed decisions for a balanced life.
• Human Design Basics:
  • Overview of the five human design types: Manifestors, Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors.
  • Explanation of each type's characteristics and how they interact with one another.
• Applying Human Design:
  • Tracy and Megan discuss the practical applications of human design in daily life, decision-making, and understanding personal energy levels.
  • Megan shares insights on how knowing your type and authority can help avoid burnout and live in alignment with your true self.
• Real-Life Impact:
  • Megan shares a success story of a client who transformed her business and personal life by embracing her human design.
  • Discussion on the benefits of using human design in parenting and improving family dynamics.
• Final Thoughts:
  • Importance of embracing your unique design and not comparing yourself to others.
  • Encouragement to explore human design for personal growth and better understanding of oneself and others.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Human Design Guide: Get your free human design chart and guide by following the link provided: https://redeemingrootscoaching.com/free-gift
• Megan Barrett’s Contact Information:
  • Instagram: @itsmeganbarrett
  • Website: Redeeming Roots Coaching

Key Takeaways:

1. Understanding Your Design: Knowing your human design type can help you make more informed decisions and live a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are.
2. Avoiding Burnout: Awareness of your energy levels and respecting your body's need for rest can prevent burnout and improve overall well-being.
3. Enhancing Relationships: Human design can improve communication and understanding in personal relationships, including family dynamics.

Quote to Remember: "Anything you want and do not yet have will require a new set of beliefs, thoughts, actions, and a new you." - Tracy Erin

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• Instagram: @tracyerinwellness
• Website: Tracy Erin Talks

Thank you for joining us on this journey to true health and wellness in mind, body, and soul. See you next time on Tracy Erin Talks!

Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

• Overview of the Menstrual Cycle: The menstrual cycle's phases: menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal.
• Key Hormones: Introduce the main hormones: estrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Hormonal Changes & Their Impact

• Menstrual Phase:
  • Hormones: Low levels of estrogen and progesterone.
  • Common Symptoms: Fatigue, cramping, lower back pain. Discuss how these can be exacerbated by imbalances like estrogen dominance or low progesterone.
• Follicular Phase:
  • Hormones: Rising estrogen levels, peak of FSH.
  • Symptoms: Increased energy, better mood, but for some, heightened anxiety or migraines as estrogen peaks.
• Ovulation:
  • Hormones: Surge in LH, high estrogen, onset of progesterone.
  • Symptoms: Libido increase, heightened senses. Mention mid-cycle spotting or pain if there's hormonal imbalance.
• Luteal Phase:
  • Hormones: Dominance of progesterone, decline in estrogen.
  • Symptoms: Bloating, mood swings, cravings, sometimes exacerbated PMS or PMDD due to hormone fluctuation.

Lifestyle Tips to Manage Symptoms

• Diet: Emphasize blood sugar control and anti-inflammatory foods.
• Exercise: Tailor to phases of the cycle; gentle yoga during menstruation, more vigorous activity in follicular and ovulatory phases.
• Stress Management: Techniques like meditation, journaling, and adequate sleep, focusing on reducing cortisol spikes.
• Practical advice on using functional medicine testing to understand hormone levels (mention the DUTCH test, GI Map, etc.).

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Summary:
Join Tracy Erin in a heartfelt conversation with her long-time friend Kyla Festerly. They reconnect over their mutual journey through functional medicine, diving into the emotional and physical challenges of chronic illness, the path to healing, and the power of functional medicine interventions.

Show Notes:

• Introduction:
  • Tracy welcomes listeners to the episode and introduces her friend Kyla Festerly.
  • Background on how Tracy and Kyla met and reconnected through functional medicine training.
• Kyla's Health Journey:
  • Kyla shares the initial symptoms and challenges that led her to seek out functional medicine.
  • The turning point of meeting with Tracy and starting a comprehensive health protocol.
  • Discussion on the role of detoxification, diet changes, and lifestyle adjustments in Kyla's recovery.
• Deep Dive into Functional Medicine:
  • Tracy and Kyla discuss the importance of understanding the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms.
  • They explore the comprehensive testing and personalized approach that functional medicine offers.
• Challenges and Breakthroughs:
  • Kyla recounts the emotional and physical roller coaster of her health journey.
  • Insights into how managing stress, diet, and personal expectations played crucial roles in her health improvements.
• Kyla's Current Health Status:
  • Kyla reflects on how far she has come since the beginning of her journey.
  • Current health practices and routines that help her maintain her wellbeing.
• Closing Thoughts:
  • Tracy emphasizes the importance of persistence and holistic health management.
  • Encouragement to listeners to explore functional medicine if they are experiencing unexplained health issues.
• Call to Action:
  • Tracy encourages listeners to subscribe and leave a review if they found the podcast helpful.
  • Reminder of the podcast’s mission to support women in their health journeys through shared stories and expert insights.

Guest Bio: Kyla Festerly, a former resident of Tennessee and Idaho, has embarked on a transformative health journey under the guidance of Tracy Erin. Her experience highlights the challenges and victories associated with addressing chronic health conditions through functional medicine.

Host Bio: Tracy Erin is a functional medicine practitioner specializing in women’s health. She focuses on empowering women through understanding their bodies and managing hormonal balance to lead vibrant, healthy lives.

Key Points Discussed:

1. The Starting Point:
   • Overview of common issues among clients: low energy, mood swings, period problems, weight gain, and emotional turmoil.
   • Emphasis on the desire for change and the commitment to feeling different in order to live differently.
2. The Journey Through the Balanced Hormone Solution:
   • Month 1: Focus on addressing insulin and blood sugar issues, dietary adjustments, and beginning detoxification. Introduction of functional testing and personalized protocols.
   • Month 2: Prioritizing metabolism and stress hormone cortisol management using lifestyle changes and targeted supplements.
   • Month 3: Refining nutritional strategies specific to hormonal needs, building muscle mass for hormone balance, and a comprehensive detox to support liver and gut health.
3. The Four Pillars of the Program:
   • Functional Testing and Personalized Protocol.
   • Transformational Thinking.
   • Lifestyle Medicine.
   • Detoxification.
4. Program Milestones and Methodologies:
   • Details on the holistic approach taken, including the integration of mindset, physical health, and individualized care.
   • Strategies for sustainable health including the importance of muscle mass, managing stress with adaptogens, and the impact of a tailored diet on hormonal balance.
5. Support and Community:
   • Bi-weekly coaching calls, educational resources, and a supportive group setting that facilitates personalized health journeys.
   • Encouragement to engage with the community via a private Facebook group and chat, ensuring continuous support and motivation.

Wrap-Up:

• Reflection on the transformative impact of the Balanced Hormone Solution on clients’ lives, emphasizing increased energy, understanding of bodily functions, and an overall vibrant life.
• Invitation to listeners to consider joining the next group session if they resonate with the struggles and goals discussed.

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Tracy explain the process of detoxification in her Balanced Hormone Solution.  Please refer to these notes for more in depth explanation:

Dirty Dozen
Clean Fifteen
The 10 American Study on newborn cord blood
The EWG toxic chemical list

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• Lifestyle medicine is pivotal in achieving holistic health. The mantra "the basics work if you work the basics" underscores its importance.
• Tracy emphasizes the significance of daily habits in shaping overall health outcomes.

• Tracy breaks down lifestyle medicine into four key areas: physical, mental/emotional, social, and spiritual.
• She highlights the impact of nutrition, exercise, sunlight exposure, grounding, and stress reduction techniques on physical health.
• Mental/emotional well-being is addressed through practices like gratitude journaling, breathwork, and smiling.
• Social connections and community involvement are essential aspects of holistic health.
• Spiritual practices such as gratitude, personal development, and meditation contribute to overall well-being.

• Tracy shares personal favorites including walking, heart coherence practices, and binaural beats for relaxation.
• She emphasizes the importance of restorative sleep and unplugging from technology as part of lifestyle medicine.

• Tracy introduces the concept of the 30-30 challenge within her Balanced Hormone Solution program, focusing on creating morning and evening routines.
• Consistent habits and routines are compared to toddlers' need for structure and repetition.

• Tracy acknowledges common barriers to adopting lifestyle changes, emphasizing the role of transformational thinking in overcoming these challenges.
• She encourages listeners to challenge negative self-talk and adopt empowering beliefs about their health and capabilities.

• Tracy discusses the power of "I am" statements in shaping beliefs and behaviors.
• She contrasts limiting beliefs with empowering affirmations to illustrate their impact on actions and outcomes.

• Tracy urges listeners to prioritize self-care and commit to small, consistent lifestyle changes.
• She emphasizes the importance of daily actions over quick fixes or supplements in achieving optimal health.
• Tracy invites listeners to join her in prioritizing self-care and embracing a holistic approach to wellness.