The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

In this Quick Hits insightful episode, part of our Rise Up and Kick Ass Summit with Elle Russ, Karen Martel sits down with Jamie Kagianaris, a Womb Priestess, Qoya teacher, and filmmaker. Jamie shares her profound journey of healing and empowerment through connecting with her cycle and embracing feminine wisdom. Jamie is a Womb Priestess, Qoya teacher and filmmaker, she was initiated into the Womb Mysteries after a painful journey with endometriosis led her down a path of listening deeply to her most sacred center. Gaining knowledge of the feminine healing arts and integrating them into her life radically transformed her health, relationships, and purpose. She is passionate about teaching others how to awaken and heal the feminine through PeriodLove.com. Jamie creates sacred spaces to empower others to trust their body's wisdom, unlock their full potential, and live a life of health and wholeness. 1. The Power of Listening to Your Body: Jamie discusses how she found healing from chronic female issues like endometriosis by listening deeply to her body's messages. She emphasizes the importance of tuning in to what your body is telling you and how it can be the missing link to holistic healing. 2. Sacred Cycles and Feminine Wisdom: Jamie explores the sacred connection between women's cycles and the cycles of the moon. She delves into the profound wisdom that can be accessed by getting in touch with your feminine side and aligning with natural rhythms. 3. Healing Through PeriodLove:As a Womb Priestess, Jamie is passionate about teaching others how to awaken and heal the feminine through her platform, PeriodLove.com. She creates sacred spaces for empowering individuals to trust their body's wisdom, unlock their full potential, and live a life of health and wholeness. 4. Breaking Cultural and Familial Beliefs: Jamie shares her journey of undoing cultural and familial messaging around menstrual cycles, challenging old beliefs that perpetuate suffering for women. She advocates for viewing periods as sacred and embracing them as an incredible process. 5. Understanding Brain Changes and Messages:The episode explores what happens in the brain during the menstrual cycle, highlighting the shift from pain to wisdom that can occur when we tune into our bodies' messages. Jamie also discusses how sexual pleasure can be optimized by honoring our cycles. 6. Tools and Tips for Cycle Tuning: Listeners will gain valuable insights and practical tips on how to tune into their cycles to move away from pain and towards optimal well-being and pleasure. Don't miss this empowering conversation with Jamie Kagianaris as she shares her wisdom on embracing the power of your cycle for holistic healing and empowerment. For more information and resources, visit www.periodlove.com. Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/the-power-of-your-period-with-jamie-watkins/ Watch all of the episode form The Women's Empowerment Summit Rise Up Kick Ass https://www.youtube.com/@womensempowermentprojectri501 Sponsors Try Metabolism Fixxer by Amie Hornaman get 10% off your order with coupon km10 here.

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Dr. Kirk Parsley is certified in Hyperbaric Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and is currently pursuing national certification in Psychedelic Medicine Therapies. He dedicates a significant portion of his time to advising non-profit organizations that support the SEAL community and providing healthcare guidance and treatment to veterans. Operating his practice and supplement business from Austin, Texas, Kirk is an avid outdoorsman and fitness enthusiast. When he's not working or working out, you can usually find him in nature, continuously enhancing his medical skills.

In the first of this two-part episode, Dr. Parsley is talking all about the world of sleep. We unpack the perils of sleep deprivation and the misuse of sleep medications like Ambien, especially among military personnel. Dr. Parsley shares his transformative approach to restoring natural sleep through holistic methods, emphasizing the impact of rest on our hormonal balance and overall health.

In this episode:

• How Dr. Parsley's background shaped his expertise in sleep and health.
• Why sleep deprivation is a critical issue among military personnel.
• How Dr. Parsley transitioned from a high school dropout to a Navy SEAL doctor.
• Why Ambien and other sleep medications can be so detrimental to long-term health.
• How natural sleep hygiene practices can outperform pharmaceutical sleep aids.
• Why prioritizing restorative sleep is essential for physical and mental resilience.
• How Dr. Parsley's approach to sleep improved SEAL performance and hormonal health.
• Why understanding the stages of sleep is crucial for overall well-being.
• How the body's hormonal balance is deeply connected to sleep quality.
• Why deep sleep is vital for hormone secretion and stress management.
• How poor sleep can mirror the hormonal effects of traumatic brain injury.
• Why chronic insomnia and sleep drug use can lead to a reduced life expectancy.
• How the World Health Organization classifies shift work as a carcinogen due to sleep disruption.
• Why sleep trackers might be a source of stress rather than a tool for improvement.
• How sleep deprivation affects cognitive performance and self-awareness.
• Why the body relies on stress hormones like cortisol when deprived of adequate rest.
• How metabolic dysfunction influences dietary choices and is affected by sleep quality.

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Dr. Kenneth Brown believes that delivering positive patient outcomes and exceptional service is the cornerstone of his gastroenterology practice in Plano, TX. Having been inspired by his clinical research performed on IBS drugs, the Kenneth Brown, MD practice has a special focus on finding solutions to IBS-related symptoms – especially where pharmaceutical drugs have underperformed. He formed KBS Research in 2012 with the goal of creating innovative natural products for digestive issues. Our first product, Atrantíl, launched in 2015 and has been clinically proven to relieve frustrating IBS symptoms like bloating and abdominal discomfort. In this episode, I talk to you Dr. Kenneth Brown board-certified gastroenterologist about IBS. What irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is. How it can affect your weight. Why standard protocols often don't work. What chronic digestive issues can do to your brain and hormones. What diet and supplement Dr. Brown recommends most! Buy Antrantil https://www.lovemytummy.com/martel/ Use coupon code "Martel" and receive %10 off! Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/how-to-eradicate-your-ibs-and-sibo-with-dr-kenneth-brown-2/ Sponsors: Thyroid Fixxer by Amie Hornaman get 10% off your order with coupon km10 here.

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This week I'm welcoming Nat Niddam and Danielle Hamilton for a roundtable discussion to debunk the latest health trends we're seeing out there. We'll be discussing the use of hormone therapy, sharing our personal experiences with managing weight during menopause, and talking about the saturation of blood sugar info on social media. We also touch on the impact of blue light exposure in weight loss and the importance of aligning eating patterns with our natural cycles for optimal health.

In this episode:

• How peptides and hormone replacement therapy can revolutionize women's health.
• Why sourcing high-quality peptides is crucial and how to avoid online scams.
• Personal experiences with the CAROL Bike and how it can sync with the body's rhythms.
• Why general nutritional advice fails, such as how oats may impact blood sugar differently from person to person.
• Why hormone pellets and weight loss peptides need a nuanced understanding for effective use.
• How blue light exposure and circadian rhythms significantly affect weight management and overall health.
• Why a protein-rich breakfast might be more beneficial than skipping meals.
• How bio-individuality plays a key role in nutrition and health strategies, challenging one-size-fits-all approaches.
• Why understanding the metabolic activity of adipose tissue is essential for healthy weight loss.
• How GLP-1 agonists may aid in weight loss, but require caution in certain health conditions.
• Why it's important to align eating patterns with natural cycles.
• Why humor and candid conversations are integral in discussing the complexities of women's health.
• More thoughts on how to approach weight loss with strategies that consider individual needs and unique health factors.

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Listen to my past round table episodes!Roundtable Talk on The Hottest New Diet Trends with Matty Lansdown & Marty KendallRoundtable Talk: Embracing Your Badass Self – A Guide to Aging with Confidence with Elle Russ & Dr. Amie HornamanWeight Loss, Hormones & Fitness a Roundtable Talk with Dana Lawson & Pam Sherman

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Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll whisk you away on a nostalgic journey through the highlights of her past conversations, giving you a taste of the wisdom, insights, and laughs shared by our incredible guests. Don't worry if you find yourself craving more; we've got you covered with links to the full episodes in our show notes. In todays first Quick Hits episode we are hearing from Janie Bowthorpe. For 20 years, Janie Bowthorpe suffered at the hands of doctors who failed to see the connection between her chronic & debilitating symptoms and being on Synthroid for her hypothyroidism. But Bowthorpe proved them all wrong by 2002. She switched to Natural Desiccated Thyroid, raised and found her optimal amount, and every single debilitating symptom went completely away. That change spurred her to create the patient-to-patient movement later called Stop the Thyroid Madness, aka STTM. Whether or not you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or you suspect you have it you will want to listen to this episode! Janie and I dive deep into all things hypothyroidism including optimizing your thyroid medication, addressing underlying issues, testing, our failed medical system and pharmaceuticals and so much more. The website http://stopthethyroidmadness.com is a compilation of years of patient experiences and wisdom—causing changed lives with the solid information, as well as shifts in the way many doctors treat their thyroid patients. Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/stop-the-thyroid-madness-with-janie-bowthorpe/ Sponsors: Thyroid Fixxer by Amie Hornaman get 10% off your order with coupon km10 here. https://dramiehornaman.com/en-ca/collections/supplements/products/metabolism-fixxr?sca_ref=2644648.3i8YjQH9Xd

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Amitay Eshel is an entrepreneur in the biohacking and beauty fields. He has held executive roles in the health, wellness, and beauty industry for over a decade, as well as being a business development consultant in that space.

As co-founder and CEO of Young Goose, and host of the Young Goose's Biohacking Beauty podcast, Amitay has been making waves in the wellness industry through education and innovation. Young Goose embodies his two passions, performance optimization, and skin health, with products that boost the functions of natural rejuvenation processes in the skin. He is an avid history student and aims to always educate himself on the latest science of health, longevity and wellbeing.

The fascinating world of anti-aging skincare is what we'll be exploring this week with Amitay. We discuss everything from the truth about popular ingredients like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to the surprising impact of mitochondrial health on skin and muscle strength. Amitay debunks common myths and shares expert insights into creating an effective skincare regimen. We also cover the nuances of NAD, retinol, and personalized skincare.

In this episode:

• How skin rejuvenation is influenced by vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
• Why stable forms of vitamin C are preferable for skincare.
• How true hydration for the skin is achieved from within the body, not topically.
• Why mitochondrial health is vital for both skin and muscle strength.
• How Mitopure enhances muscle strength without diet or exercise changes.
• Why lower concentrations of retinol are more sustainable for skin health.
• How the efficacy of skincare ingredients is maintained from shelf to skin.
• How encapsulation techniques protect active ingredients like NMN from degradation.
• Why collagen and NAD have different effects when ingested versus applied topically.
• The innovative usage of spermidine in skincare.
• Why personalized care is crucial for addressing unique skincare needs.
• How gentle, regular skincare practices are favored over aggressive treatments.
• Why occasional laser resurfacing can be beneficial compared to frequent potent treatments.
• How Young Goose chooses which products to recommend individuals.
• Why understanding the impact of menopause on skin health is important for care routines.
• How the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation can be improved through targeted skincare.
• Why the body's response to damage repair signals is key to addressing wrinkles effectively.

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Alongside Jennifer Scheinman, this episode is exploring the critical role mitochondria play in our aging process, especially during menopause. We'll discuss how mitochondrial health impacts our energy levels and the promising benefits of Urolithin A for muscle endurance. We'll also be covering the importance of protein intake, resistance training, and the connection between skincare, supplements, and overall health. Jennifer's insights provide a holistic approach to maintaining vitality and optimizing health as we age.

In this episode:

• How mitochondria influence women's energy and aging, particularly during menopause.
• Why mitochondrial health is crucial for sustaining vitality and longevity.
• How Urolithin A, derived from pomegranate polyphenols, supports muscle strength and induces mitophagy.
• Why including women in clinical studies has marked a new era in longevity research, acknowledging biological shifts with age.
• Common myths about protein and muscle mass are dismantled.
• Why mitochondria's role in energy production changes with hormonal fluctuations during menopause.
• How skincare and nutritional supplements can synergistically affect aging skin, with personal experiences.
• Practical tips for integrating health supplements into daily life, and their benefits.
• An example of the transformative benefits of consistent skincare product use.
• How the skin absorbs urolithin A, leading to reduced fine lines and increased resilience against UV damage.
• Why the gut microbiome's role in converting food into beneficial compounds like Urolithin A is significant.
• How age and lifestyle factors can either slow down or accelerate mitochondrial decline, impacting overall energy.
• What the latest research says about the link between Urolithin A, estrogen receptors, and cancer proliferation.
• Why improved gym performance might be linked to better muscle recovery and mitochondrial health.

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Today I'm examining the intricacies of overeating for women in midlife, and explaining how it can be managed through an understanding of hormones and technology. I share my personal experiences with weight loss peptides and continuous glucose monitoring, revealing the surprising ways different foods impact blood sugar levels. We'll explore the roles of dopamine, insulin, and other hormones in appetite and metabolism, and address the emotional roots of eating habits. Let's uncover the science behind satiety, emotional eating, and mindful eating practices that can lead to a healthier, more balanced life.

In this episode:

• Why understanding blood sugar impacts food choices and overall health.
• How specific dietary needs of midlife women affect their health and weight.
• Why finishing everything on your plate isn't always beneficial for your body.
• Why understanding your brain's hardwiring is essential in combating overeating.
• How dopamine and key hormones like insulin influence our cravings and eating habits.
• Why restrictive diets often fail due to their impact on dopamine levels.
• What the roles of hormones like leptin and ghrelin are in appetite control and weight management.
• How emotional eating connects to our brain's pleasure pathways and hormonal balance.
• Why gender differences exist in neurological responses to eating.
• Why confronting emotional issues is critical for addressing overeating and achieving weight loss.
• How leveraging personal motivations can help in tackling emotional eating patterns.
• What strategies to adopt for managing the psychological, hormonal, and emotional aspects of eating.
• The moment I realized that I needed to beat my addictions.
• How overcoming various addictions can lead to better eating habits and hormone balance.
• Why you should be looking at the root cause of overeating instead of just changing your diet.

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Dr. Deanna Minich, is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, with a Masters of Science degree in Human Nutrition , and a Doctorate in Medical Sciences. She is an international lecturer, educator, and author, with over twenty years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries, currently serving as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health. Through her talks, workshops, groups, and in-person retreats, she helps people to practically and artfully transform their lives through nutrition and lifestyle. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com

Dr. Minich, brings us into the world of melatonin in today's episode, going beyond its well-known role in sleep regulation to explore its lesser-known functions. We discuss how melatonin impacts digestive health, its profound implications for women in menopause, and the influence of nutrients on circadian rhythms. We also examine the controversies surrounding melatonin supplementation, unraveling its powerful antioxidant properties and the importance of finding the right dosage for individual health needs.

In this episode:

• Why understanding melatonin's roles is crucial for women, particularly during menopause.
• How melatonin production occurs in the pineal gland and the gut.
• Why nutrient intake affects circadian rhythms and overall health.
• How irregular schedules can disrupt natural body rhythms, plus solutions to mitigate this.
• Why it's important to take an individualized approach to nutrient supplementation.
• How high-dose melatonin may impact the body's systems and hormone balance.
• Why receptor saturation from high melatonin doses can decrease effectiveness.
• How melatonin serves as a powerful antioxidant with an appropriate dosage.
• Why moderation in antioxidant use, including melatonin, is necessary for health.
• How personalized healthcare helps in understanding supplement and medication interactions.
• Why melatonin's role extends to the health of bones, joints, the gut, hair, skin, and nails.
• How lifestyle choices and hormonal balance impact menstrual health.
• Why melatonin can help manage perimenopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.
• How the timing and dosage of melatonin supplementation can be optimized for individual needs.
• Why continuous adjustments in melatonin intake may be needed as one's health circumstances change.

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Angelo Keely is the co-founder and CEO of Kion, an active lifestyle, supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping people fully experience a fun and active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions. He joins us today as we discuss the hormone therapy and the rejuvenating power of amino acids and collagen. We'll talk about how balancing hormones and nourishing the body with essential nutrients can transform health, particularly during menopause. Angelo explains the benefits of Kion Aminos and provides some practical advice on optimizing wellness through diet, exercise, detoxification, and stress management. We also explore the power of community and motivation in navigating midlife changes and achieving hormonal harmony.

In this episode:

• How amino acids and collagen can maintain muscle mass, improve gut health, and support mental clarity during menopause.
• Why high-quality proteins and essential amino acids are key to maintaining vitality at any age.
• How hormone optimization and nutrient support can navigate the challenges of midlife changes.
• Why understanding amino acid timing is crucial for a holistic health approach.
• How the combination of essential amino acids with collagen can synergize for better protein synthesis.
• Why drinking quality coffee matters and how it affects overall health and hormonal balance.
• How experimenting with nutritional supplementation can impact well-being and hormonal health.
• Why maintaining muscle mass is crucial, especially for women during hormonal changes.
• How high-quality protein intake can prevent overeating carbohydrates and support macronutrient balance.
• Why electrolytes and amino acids are significant for hydration, digestion, skin health, sleep, and hormones.
• How the protein leverage hypothesis explains overeating patterns when protein needs are unmet.
• How biohacking with essential nutrients and hormone insights can lead to increased vitality.

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