Amanda Leigh is a health, happiness and hair mineral analysis expert and the owner of The Sozo Method. In this episode, we go through a very thoughtful discussion about our minerals, hair trace mineral analysis, and copper toxicity among other topics. I learned a lot from Amanda while we discussed some of the struggles that take place in our bodies regarding hormonal deficiencies and toxicity levels.

Amanda Leigh has helped women since 2012 transform from the inside out through balancing their minerals, becoming emotionally fit, and doing the inner work to become the best versions of themselves.

She has a background in women's wellness and fitness as both a health fitness coach, and an associate health and wellness director of the YMCA. With a BS in women's studies, CF Level One, Hormone Cure certification along with Hair Mineral Analysis and functional testing training she helps women balance their bodies, minds, and souls to be fully well.

She prides herself on getting to the root of hormonal imbalance, gut infections and emotional chaos causing the issues our bodies are experiencing.

Amanda and I share the same core values while seeking for hormone balance, using natural methods and great techniques to clear any fear to help you become the best version of yourself.

These are the main topics you will find in this amazing episode:

• ● Amanda talks about her personal journey with hormonal imbalance.
• ● The connection between our minerals and our hormones.
• ● What is Hair Mineral analysis?
• ● The importance of keeping calcium, magnesium, copper and potassium in balance.
• ● The consequences of mineral imbalance in your body.
• ● The role of each mineral and its importance.
• ● Trauma and stress cause mineral deficiencies.
• ● Levels of toxicity and their origin.
• ● Symptoms of high levels of toxicity.
• ● How to prepare the body for detoxification.
• ● The issue with supplements.
• ● The matter regarding emotions as triggers to hormonal and mineral imbalances.
• I hope you have learned as much as I did with this episode, and that it helped you achieve a better understanding of what your body, mind and emotions are showing you through your physical struggles. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
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• Do You Love your guts? The free online event where experts weigh in on the keys to experience vitality inside and out through gut health and emotional freedom.
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• Quotes: 
• “We were designed to absorb minerals from nature, drinking spring water, eating plants from mineral rich soil and from the ground we should be stepping in bare feet, on the contrary, we live in a toxic world now.”
• “Every mineral affects other minerals and even the way the vitamins are metabolized.”
• “We need minerals to build and make hormones.”
• “The balance of calcium, magnesium, copper and potassium determine how your thyroid and adrenals work.”
• “Copper can be passed in utero, you can be born with copper toxicity.”
• “Zinc affects the immune system.”
• “Do not take supplements until you have been properly tested, they can really cause damage.”
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• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.