The Dr. Jen Show: Hormones, Health & Living Well After 40

This is not just for women in menopause, but women in their 20s and 30s need to know what they do now will affect how they go through menopause.
That’s why I wanted to bring in a guest expert who has known how to help women with hormonal imbalance live the life they dream of.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Felice Gersh, founder of the Integrative Medicine Center of Irvine.
Globally recognized women's health expert, author, and speaker.
In this episode, we discuss
1. The stages of Menopause
     Perimenopause
     Menopause (early)-the first 10 years
     Menopause (late)-the rest of your life

2. How pregnancy affects your hormones and menopause later

3. How do the reproductive hormones cause menopause symptoms like chin hair, thinning hair, acne, etc.
4. The role of lifestyle changes and medications in treating peri-menopause.
5. What's up with anti-aging, what age are you?
6. Take Home Message: It's not in your head.

How to reach Dr. Gersh
Instagram
Her book: 50 things about Menopause

Are your hormones a little crazy? Want to find out what is causing your symptoms?
Take my Free QUIZ to find out how to thrive not survive each month.

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice that allows your doctor to be your partner.

Direct access to your doctor
A collaborative team of doctors and nutritionists that use comprehensive lab testing is not available in your standard Drs office.
Interested in learning more about how to become a patient, click here.

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Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
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Health is not just about your physical health only, it's about wellness.
Worklife balance, boundaries, relationships. It all impacts our health especially if you have a chronic disease like hypertension or diabetes. There is a mind-body connection that needs to be addressed to heal. 

That’s why I wanted to bring in a guest expert who has knows how to help women with chronic illness feel better and live a vibrant life. 

In this episode, I interview Dr. J,  an IM & Sports Med Doc
She helps busy professional women reverse chronic illness to feel more energetic, youthful, & vibrant 💪🏾. 

We discuss: 

• Her journey when she realized getting healthy only happens if you develop good habits.
• How are the mind and body connected? Does our mind help us heal?
• Her protocol is to help women with chronic diseases beat their disease.

H: Healthy Mindset and limiting beliefs
A: Affirmations
B: Belief in Greater
I: Incorporate your change
T: Transform the lives of others

• How mind-body medicine should be a part of conventional medicine? 
• Tips on how to change your mindset about your health.

I referenced this episode on journaling and gratitude
How to practice gratitude in 10 minutes a day

How to reach Dr. J
Dr. J (@medfitdo) • Instagram photos and videos
Free Call with Dr. J

Are your hormones a little crazy? Want to find out what is causing your symptoms?
Take my Free QUIZ to find out how to thrive not survive each month.

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice that allows your doctor to be your partner.

• Direct access to your doctor
• A collaborative team of doctors and nutritionists that use comprehensive lab testing is not available in your standard Drs office.

Interested in learning more about how to become a patient, click here. 

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
Follow me on IG, @wellwomanmd
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Stress can significantly impact your ability to lose or maintain a healthy weight. Whether it's the result of high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, unhealthy stress-induced behaviors, or a combination of the two, the link between stress and weight gain is critical to understand.

THIS IS A 2 PART SERIES: PART 2 How Can I reduce my cortisol and belly fat: 4 steps
In this episode, I discuss the 4 step plan I use with my patients:
Step 1: Nutrition, and anti-inflammatory diet

Step 2: Timed Eating

Step 3: Stress Reduction 

Step 4: Add supplements

I referenced this episode on Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting with Laurie Lewis
I referenced this mushroom coffee
Mudwtr

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice that allows your doctor to be your partner.

• Direct access to your doctor
• A collaborative team of doctors and nutritionists that use comprehensive lab testing is not available in your standard Drs office.

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
Follow me on IG, @wellwomanmd
Follow me on TIkTIK Jennifer Roelands MD, OB/GYN (@wellwomanmd) | TikTok

Stress can significantly impact your ability to lose or maintain a healthy weight. Whether it's the result of high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, unhealthy stress-induced behaviors, or a combination of the two, the link between stress and weight gain is critical to understand.

THIS IS A @ PART SERIES: PART 1 How Stress Interferes with our Hormones
In this episode, I discuss:
1. Causes weight gain: Inflammation (chronic stress), Thyroid, Hormone Conditions like PCOS.
2. Signs of stress-related weight gain: brain fog, afternoon fatigue, spotting before period, anxiety/depression.
3. How does stress cause weight gain?
4. Cortisol causes hormone dysfunction:
Blood sugar imbalance
Female Hormone Imbalance
Thyroid Function Imbalance.
5. It is not your fault if you can not lose weight: Stress causes hormone dysfunction and bad habit formation. 

Part 2, 4 step protocol for decreasing cortisol levels.

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice that allows your doctor to be your partner.

• Direct access to your doctor
• A collaborative team of doctors and nutritionists that use comprehensive lab testing is not available in your standard Drs office.

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
Follow me on IG, @wellwomanmd
Follow me on TIkTIK Jennifer Roelands MD, OB/GYN (@wellwomanmd) | TikTok

This week we’re diving into a common problem for people with PCOS - what to eat with PCOS. Who do you listen to regarding what is the right food for a woman with PCOS?

With PCOS, it’s not as easy as calories in/calories out or hopping on the latest diet trend. There are many factors that contribute to what you should eat when you have pesky symptoms of PCOS. And the importance of finding a person to help you who is trained in PCOS. 

That’s why I wanted to bring in a guest expert who has a whole program built around what to eat with PCOS.

In this episode, I interview Melissa  Groves Azzaro, an award-winning integrative women’s health dietitian. Host of Podcast, Hormonally Yours. We discuss: 

• Her journey from corporate to nutrition and working with women with PCOS.
• Misinformation about PCOS and need to find a trusted source.
• The deal with dairy and gluten and PCOS.
• Personalized, evidence-based protocols that are about your body.
• Tips of what to eat when you have PCOS. 

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice that allows your doctor to be your partner.

• Direct access to your doctor
• A collaborative team of doctors and nutritionists that use comprehensive lab testing is not available in your standard Drs office.

The Women's Dietitian info: 

Website: www.thewomensdietitian.com

Instagram: @thewomensdietitian

Facebook: The Women's Dietitian

LinkedIn: The Women's Dietitian

Ready to gain Freedom From PCOS?

PCOS Symptoms can be difficult to manage, and for many, an actual PCOS diagnosis can take up to two years and as many as three different doctors. 

When you experience Integrative Medicine at Well Woman MD, we'll listen to your concerns and provide you with solutions to heal your body, not merely mask symptoms.

Whether your goal is hormone balance, becoming pregnant, or better health overall, your Well Woman MD team will help you manage PCOS in the way that's best for you.

Learn more about what to expect with integrative women's health.

Freebies

Steps you can start NOW to heal your PCOS without a doctor's visit. You have the instructions to start healing.

PCOS Nutrition Guide
It's time to ditch the diets and find out what works for YOUR PCOS. In this guide, I will bust the myths surrounding what women with PCOS should eat. And give you a 5-day meal plan with easy recipes for the busy week.

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
Follow me on IG, @wellwomanmd
Follow me on TIkTIK Jennifer Roelands MD, OB/GYN (@wellwomanmd) | TikTok

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice that allows your doctor to be your partner.

• Direct access to your doctor
• A whole-body not symptom-based approach to medicine
• A collaborative team of doctors and nutritionists that use comprehensive lab testing is not available in your standard Drs office.

For more information, head to the website, Well Woman MD

In this episode I discuss:

• Why is it difficult for women to get pregnant with PCOS?
• Managing PCOS with Integrated Medicine.
• How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant with PCOS.
• Fertility Supplements

Ready to gain Freedom From PCOS?

PCOS Symptoms can be difficult to manage, and for many, an actual PCOS diagnosis can take up to two years and as many as three different doctors. 

When you experience Integrative Medicine at Well Woman MD, we'll listen to your concerns and provide you with solutions to heal your body, not merely mask symptoms.

Whether your goal is hormone balance, becoming pregnant, or better health overall, your Well Woman MD team will help you manage PCOS in the way that's best for you.

Learn more about what to expect with integrative women's health.

Freebies

Steps you can start NOW to heal your PCOS without a doctor's visit. You have the instructions to start healing.

PCOS Nutrition Guide
It's time to ditch the diets and find out what works for YOUR PCOS. In this guide, I will bust the myths surrounding what women with PCOS should eat. And give you a 5-day meal plan with easy recipes for the busy week.

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
Follow me on IG, @wellwomanmd
Follow me on TIkTIK Jennifer Roelands MD, OB/GYN (@wellwomanmd) | TikTok

New Year 2022
6 Ways To Reset For Any Health Goal You Have.

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice that allows your doctor to be your partner.

• Direct access to your doctor
• A whole-body not symptom-based approach to medicine
• A collaborative team of doctors and nutritionists that use comprehensive lab testing is not available in your standard Drs office.

In this episode I discuss:
Women often have a list of New Year's resolutions
These are specific strategies anyone can do that will help you achieve whatever new years resolution you may have.

1. Set Realistic Goals (03:05)
2. Drink more water (04:14)
3. Start the day off right (05:18)
4. Move Your Body Daily (06:38)
5. Practice Gratitude (08:40)

Other episodes I reference:
How to Practice Gratitude in 10 minutes or less a day


Freebies

Steps you can start NOW to heal your PCOS without a doctor's visit. You have the instructions to start healing.

PCOS Nutrition Guide
It's time to ditch the diets and find out what works for YOUR PCOS. In this guide, I will bust the myths surrounding what women with PCOS should eat. And give you a 5-day meal plan with easy recipes for the busy week.

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
Follow me on IG, @wellwomanmd
Follow me on TIkTIK Jennifer Roelands MD, OB/GYN (@wellwomanmd) | TikTok

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
Follow me on IG, @wellwomanmd
Follow me on TIkTIK Jennifer Roelands MD, OB/GYN (@wellwomanmd) | TikTok

Resources I mention:
5 Steps to Detox For Hormone Health
Discover how to detox your body from harmful toxins so that you feel better in your body.

Snag your FREE guide where I walk you through the 5 simple steps to detox for healthy hormones.

Join me as I chat with Dr. Robyn Tiger of Stree Free MD

In this episode we chat about:

• Her journey of how she realized she had to do something about her deteriorating health. 
• Why the current medical system did not help her find the answers she needed.
• Why did she get started working with people who have chronic stress?
• How stress needs to be addressed with an approach that encompasses both physical as well as mental  
• How do we know if we need to address our stress?
• She teaches us a simple breathwork technique to use immediately.

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode. I’m beyond honored that you’re here and would be grateful if you could take 2 minutes to leave me a 5-star review in iTunes or on your podcast app, this way together we can inspire, connect and educate even more women.

Let’s connect? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram tagging me in with Jennifer Roelands, MD │Coach (@wellwomanmd) • Instagram photos and videos and the hashtag #WellWomanMD – can’t wait to connect.

Here is Dr. Tigers Info
Stress Free MD

Freebies
PCOS Nutrition Guide
It's time to ditch the diets and find out what works for YOUR PCOS. In this guide, I will bust the myths surrounding what women with PCOS should eat. And give you a 5-day meal plan with easy recipes for the busy week.

Want to learn why your hormones are a hot mess? Trying to get pregnant and want answers?

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!

This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
Follow me on IG, @wellwomanmd
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Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern.

Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative approach to your health and wellness.
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