The Other Side of Weight Loss

By Karen Martel Hormone Specialist

Alternative Health

What's The Other Side of Weight Loss about?

The Other Side of Weight Loss host and women's weight loss and hormone expert Karen Martel is here to deliver women the truth about what it really takes to lose weight and age gracefully. If you're looking for a life-changing weight loss podcast, look no further. Voted top 20 weight loss podcasts of 2021, with over 1 million downloads and hundreds of episodes packed with useable information that is sure to inspire! Each week, this podcast brings you specific tools and resources to help you balance and optimize your hormones and find your weight loss code. Aside from advice on diet, and hormones you will hear from leading experts on sleep, nutrition, fitness, mindset, menopause, and more!
After struggling with her own health issues, Karen was determined to bring her knowledge to others with a bold new approach to women’s hormone health and weight management. Karen’s passion lies in helping women balance and optimize their hormones in peri and post menopause and breakthrough weight loss resistance. Karen is a certified Hormone Expert and Transformational Nutrition Coach.
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Excuses, excuses, excuses. We all have them, especially when it comes to sticking to a healthy lifestyle. But it's time to put those excuses to rest! In this episode, host and health enthusiast, Pa Sherman, and her friend dive into ...

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03.18.2023 Excuse Me? Dropping the Top 10 Excuses That Are Preventing You from Losing Weight Excuses, excuses, excuses. We all have them, especially when it comes to sticking to a healthy lifestyle. But it's time to put those excuses to rest! In this episode, host and health enthusiast, Pa Sherman, and her friend dive into ...
03.11.2023 Estrogen and Breast Cancer: Separating Fact from Fiction with Dr. Tara Scott Join Dr. Tara Scott, the Hormone Guru, as she delves deep into the complex relationship between estrogen and breast cancer. In this episode, Dr. Scott sheds light on the role of estrogen in breast cancer, the truth about estrogen replacement ...
03.04.2023 Q&A: hormone testing, BHRT vs HRT, peptides for weight loss, progesterone's negative side effects, uterine overgrowth, avoiding stupid advice and more! In this Q&A; Karen answers listeners' questions on all things hormones and weight loss. maymoon_design When you refer to HRT are these natural or synthetic hormones? I am having a very hard time with hot flushes. janelleminto Can HRT cause/ ...
02.25.2023 Breaking the Taboo: Exploring Testosterone Replacement for Women with Dr. Rand McClain Dr. Rand McClain is a dedicated regenerative & sports medicine specialist who enjoys helping patients with their complex medical care and providing insightful patient education at Regenerative & Sports Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Rand’s patients (many of which ...
02.18.2023 Part 2 of The Sugar Fix: Balancing Hormones, Reversing Insulin Resistance and Breaking the Addiction Cycle- a Round Table Talk. Join host Karen as she sits down with two of her favorite women, Danielle Daem and Danielle Hamilton, for a roundtable discussion on the wild world of sugar addiction. In this episode, we answer listeners' questions on all things sugar! ...
02.11.2023 The Sugar Fix: Balancing Hormones, Reversing Insulin Resistance and Breaking the Addiction Cycle- a Round Table Talk. Join host Karen as she sits down with two of her favorite women, Danielle Daem and Danielle Hamilton, for a roundtable discussion on the wild world of sugar addiction. In this episode The science behind why we crave the sweet ...
02.04.2023 How to use peptides to blast through stubborn fat, boost the immune system, repair leaky gut, reverse aging and more with Nat Niddam Nathalie Niddam is a holistic nutritionist, human potential & epigenetic coach with a particular interest in Longevity. She runs a large community on Facebook (and Mighty Networks) and is the host of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast. Nat was introduced ...
01.28.2023 Part 2 The Progesterone Puzzle Unraveled: Understanding the Differences Between Natural, and Synthetic Progesterone and the Surprising Benefits of this Hormone in the Body, Recognizing Symptoms of Pro In part 2 of the progesterone series, I talk about what types of bioidentical progesterone are best. What progesterone sensitivity and PMDD are caused by and what you can do about it. Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines ...
01.21.2023 The Progesterone Puzzle Unraveled: Understanding the Differences Between Natural, and Synthetic Progesterone and the Surprising Benefits of this Hormone in the Body, Recognizing Symptoms of Progestero Progesterone is an incredible hormone that plays a key role in many aspects of women's health. While it is widely known for its role in fertility and pregnancy, did you know that progesterone has many other benefits that you might ...
01.14.2023 The Detrimental Effects of Mineral Deficiency and Toxic Effects of Heavy Metals with Dr. Robert Selig Dr. Robert Selig is a functional medicine practitioner, hair tissue mineral analysis expert, and owner of Back To Natural Health in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. After 30+ years of experience and research in the natural health field and ...
01.07.2023 Round Table Talk with Pam Sherman & Jessica Brennan on How to Smash Your Weight Loss & Health Goals! Less than 8% of people actually stick to their resolutions each year, yet millions of people continue to set goals with high hopes of a better year ahead. In this episode, we talk about Our personal goals for the year. ...
12.31.2022 How to Best Manage Your Hypothyroidism and How to Find a Good Pratitioner with Elle Russ Elle Russ is a #1 bestselling author, world-renowned thyroid health expert, and thought leader on confidence and self-esteem. Elle has written for Entrepreneur and has been featured in Success, HuffPost, Podcasting Magazine, Mind Body Green, Prevention, and more. Elle is ...
12.17.2022 The Most Effective Weight Loss Tools You Are Likely Ignoring Tune in to hear my most powerful weight loss and hormone hacks that you are likely ignoring! Episodes discussed in the show and if you are looking for a deeper dive be sure to listen to the following episodes. The ...
12.10.2022 Are you a grey area drinker? Find out with Sarah Rusbatch Sarah Rusbatch is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and the impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. After developing what she ...
12.03.2022 Q&A: Progesterone Sensitivity, Boosting Testosterone, Best form of Estrogen HRT, Leptin Resistance, Fibroids, Rhythmic HRT, and More! Q&A; with Karen Anonymous Hello, I have had hair loss, Hashimotos since 50yrs on thyroid medication t4. I tried supplements with vitamin b complex but my hair is very thin and has no shine. I have increased my protein intake. ...
11.26.2022 Lets Talk Thyroid Positive & Practical Thyroid Help with Annabel Bateman Annabel Bateman is a Hashimoto’s patient, author, advocate & coach. She has learnt in 25+ years of living with Hashimoto's that the key is developing a lifestyle that supports (and doesn't stress) her thyroid health. Drawing on skills learnt in ...
11.19.2022 The Best Ways to Use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh In this show, we are going to dive into the intricacies of bioidentical hormones with one of my absolute favorite hormone doctors, Dr. Felice Gersh. Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women’s hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. ...
11.12.2022 Female Hair Loss 101 Why it Happens and What you Can do About it with Faraz Kahn Noticeable hair loss affects approximately 30 million women in the United States. By middle age, approximately 40% of women show signs of male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia). This is often devastating! In this episode, I speak with a leading ...
11.05.2022 20 Pounds Down No more Pain and Energy is Back! Plus, what to look for and what to avoid in a hormone replacement prescriber In the medical world when it comes to hormones fail women all too often. You go to your medical provider complaining of symptoms like weight gain, low libido, hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety and the list goes on. We are typically ...
10.29.2022 The Nitty Gritty on How to Transform Your Body Through Weightlifting with Philip Pape Philip Pape is a certified Nutrition Coach, mindset specialist, strength training expert, and host of the Wits & Weights podcast. Through his personal journey of weight loss and strength, Philip learned about evidence-based nutrition, resistance training, and body composition. He ...
10.22.2022 Urine Metabolite Testing for Hormones & What it Tells You, Who It is for & Why It is The Gold Standard of Testing with Karen Martel & Cohost Dr. Amie Hornaman In this episode, my cohost Dr. Amie Hornaman and I go through her urine hormone metabolite test results. Whether you are a practitioner or lay person this show will teach you in great detail exactly what the urine metabolite hormone ...
10.15.2022 The Power of Emotional Detox for Healing & Weight Loss with Dr. Wendy Myers We are currently living in a world full of toxins in the food we eat the air we breathe the products we use in our house and on our skin we are literally being bombarded by them everywhere we go. ...
10.08.2022 How to Drop the Last or The Only 10 pounds You Want to Lose Whether you have lost a good amount of weight but have that last 10 pounds to go or if you only have 5-10 pounds to lose this is the podcast for you! The last or only 10 pounds is always ...
10.01.2022 Could your biohacking (low carb diet, fasting, cold plunging etc.) be causing more harm than good with Jay Feldman? Jay is a health coach, independent health researcher, and the host of The Energy Balance Podcast. He has degrees in neuroscience and exercise physiology from the University of Miami and decided to forgo medical school after realizing that the conventional ...
09.24.2022 How to stop information overwhelm so you can drop the excuses and take action on reaching your weight loss and health goals In today's world, we have access to endless amounts of information. This can be a blessing or a curse. You may find yourself going down endless rabbit holes trying to find the solution to your health and weight loss goals. ...
09.10.2022 An in depth conversation about what adrenal fatigue really is, the truth about iron deficiency anemia and why we need copper with Dr. Joel Rosen Dr Joel Rosen is the founder of thetruthaboutadrenalfatigue.com and creator of Your Adrenal Fix Podcast. His mission is to expose the truth about adrenal fatigue burnt-out men and women so that we can empower 100 million people to go from ...
09.03.2022 Part 2 Hypothyroidism, a new look at what causes it and how to reverse it with Dr. Eric Balcavage Part 2 In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage and I discuss the root causes of hypothyroidism. What is cellular hypothyroidism and how do we treat it? Why the conventional and the functional world may be looking at hypothyroidism in the ...
08.27.2022 Hypothyroidism, a new look at what causes it and how to reverse it with Dr. Eric Balcavage In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage and I discuss the root causes of hypothyroidism. What is cellular hypothyroidism and how do we treat it? Why the conventional and the functional world may be looking at hypothyroidism in the wrong light. ...
08.20.2022 Part 2 Q&A with Karen optimal hormone levels in menopause, menopause weight gain, PMS cravings, sex drive, estrogen detox and more! In this part 2 of my Q&A; Deb What are optimal blood levels for progesterone, estrogen and testosterone in women over 60? Is there a ratio between estrogen and progesterone that is optimal? Lisa I am 54 and in full ...
08.13.2022 Part 1 Q&A with Karen all things hormone replacement, thyroid, sex drive, weight loss and more! In this Q&A; Kesha Hi, Karen. I am 44 and peri menopausal. My periods are all over the place. I’ll go 50+ days with no cycle and then start my cycle. Recently I had a full cycle for 7 days. ...
08.06.2022 Ditch the Chemicals & Eat Live Foods to Thrive with Tim James Tim is one of those guys that will leave you feeling younger and more energetic just by hearing him speak. He’s turning 49 but feels like he’s 18 (with more energy!) What’s his secret? After suffering from multiple health issues, ...
07.30.2022 How to Increase Your Fat Burning Hormone Adiponectin Adiponectin is what helps you to burn fat! Find out everything you need to know about this, not talked about, hormone that could be stopping you from losing weight. Download the podcast Wits & Weights: Strength and Nutrition for Skeptics ...
07.23.2022 How to Optimize Your Journey Through Perimenopause & Beyond with Dr. Tabatha Barber Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. She has the unique situation of being licensed to practice medicine in over half the country, so you now have the ability to work with a ...
07.16.2022 Does counting calories and macros help you lose weight? What is better fasting or calorie restriction for weight loss? Does counting calories and macros help you lose weight? What is better fasting or calorie restriction for weight loss? How do we lose weight without harming our metabolism? What does the research tell us? In this episode, I answer these ...
07.09.2022 All things Gut Health and How It Can Affect Your Weight, Hormones and More with Steven Wright Steven Wright is a medical engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist. He spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans. Steven is the founder of healthygut.com. He lives ...
07.02.2022 Women Working Through Menopause with Dr. Mache Seibel Dr. Mache Seibel is a leading menopause expert who helps women get the information they need to feel better and have more control over their life, their work and their relationships. He is a 25-year member of the Harvard Medical ...
06.25.2022 Q&A Round Table with Marty Kendall, Matty Lansdown & Karen Martel In part 2 of my round table with Maty and Marty, we answer listeners' questions. Does cholesterol level correlate with insulin and blood glucose level. If yes - why, what is a physiological explanation. If not, again why? Do I ...
06.18.2022 Round Table Talk on The Hottest Diet Trends Out There with Matty Lansdown & Marty Kendall Get ready for an epic conversation on the latest diet trends from the top weight loss coaches in the industry! In this episode, I am joined by my two fav Aussies Marty Kendall and Matty Lansdown. We dive deep into ...
06.11.2022 The Power of Your Genes and What They Can Tell You About Your Health, Ability to Lose Weight, Detox and More! Dr. Samuel Shay, DC, IFMCP helps busy, health-conscious entrepreneurs & Mom-preneurs attain and sustain high performance, so that they can create more freedom for themselves and others. He has dedicated his life to helping others through functional medicine and functional ...
06.04.2022 Deep Dive into Estrogen Dominance and Why You Need to Be Careful Taking DIM In this episode, I set the record straight about estrogen dominance and what it really is. It is important to understand the many different types of estrogen dominance. How to test for it and how to remedy it. Many alternative ...
05.28.2022 Stealth Infections That Could Be Driving Your Weight Gain & Health Issues Dr. Jessica Peatross has a passion for uncovering the mystery behind chronic illness, whether that be stealth infections, heavy metals, stress, trauma, or other environmental toxicities. She is visionary for the future of healthcare and left her position as a ...
05.21.2022 Non Scale Victories with Pam and Karen When it comes to a weight-loss journey it’s oh-so-satisfying to see those numbers go down. BUT your weight is not the only thing you should be tracking. It is so important to your success to watch for non-scale victories and ...
05.14.2022 The Best Hacks to Beat Insomnia with Sleep Expert Mollie McGlocklin Mollie McGlocklin is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral ...
05.07.2022 A Special Mothers Day Interview with My Mom In this episode, I interview my mom! We have a candid conversation about our eating disorders. How we grew up with no money and what my mom did to survive and raise her 3 daughters. How she found the strength ...
04.30.2022 What your genes can tell you about your hormones & success with hormone replacement Dr. Seema Kanwal Dr. Seema Kanwal, Naturopathic doctor and speaker, was voted one of Vancouver’s top 10 Naturopathic doctors on Rate MD Dr. Kanwal has been a practicing naturopathic doctor in Vancouver since 2006 and is the only Naturopathic doctor trained in Canada ...
04.23.2022 The Root Causes to Heavy Periods and Side Effects of Hysterectomies One of the most common things to happen in perimenopause is changes to your periods and normal period cycle, including heavier bleeding or irregular periods, which can begin happening as early as your 30s. Hysterectomies are routinely performed on women ...
04.16.2022 Master Your Blood Sugar with Danielle Hamilton Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. ...
04.09.2022 Q&A with Karen hunger control in menopause, chronic UTI's, low morning Cortisol In this episode, I answer listeners' questions. "I had a hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy in 2020 due to a large cyst. I was put on the estradiol patch. I also use OTC progesterone cream. It helps with hot flashes but ...
04.02.2022 Compounding Pharmacist Shawn Needham speaks out about bioidentical hormones weight loss our failing medical system and how to best use compounded hormones to optimize your health In this interview, I speak with compounding pharmacist Shawn Needham. Shawn's personal weight loss success story How he lost over 50 pounds in 6 months Why doctors are not being educated in hormone replacement for women What is wrong with ...
03.26.2022 Drop the Excuses...Tough Love Weight Loss Advice As humans, we come up with a lot of excuses when it comes to sticking with a healthy eating plan and workout regime. In this episode, I will share with you why we are so prone to make up excuses ...

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