Our guest today is Maddy Pollack - aka “Coach Maddy” - from our coaching team at Optimized Health. Maddy is an amazing Integrative Health Coach, and is also a certified Female Hormone Health Coach, which is what we’re focusing on in this conversation.

Today we’re doing a Female Hormone Health 101 episode. Maddy shares important info around topics like:

We also just announced Maddy’s third round of her "Optimizing Your Female Hormones" 8-week group program, which you can learn more about now at www.OptimizedHealthCoaching.com/hormones.

We’re offering $50 off the program for podcast listeners with checkout code “TrueHealth50”, available now through Sunday Jan 28, ahead of the program, which begins the first week of February. 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/maddypollack_health/

Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Ethan Online:

https://www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ethanschiff

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A massive misconception in the diet culture/wellness world is that you simply need more discipline to just "eat less" (and move more).

If it were that simple, everyone would do it.

Today we are going through 4 specific tools that will help you stay full, satisfied, and enjoying your eating while simultaneously eating the "controlled" portion you've always wanted.

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OH Web: https://www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com/

"4-Count Friday" Weekly Email:

https://optimizedhealth.myflodesk.com/4-count-friday

OH IG: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedhealthcoaching/

Ethan IG: https://www.instagram.com/ethanschiff

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My guest today needs no introduction! She is my biggest inspiration, my greatest support, and my happy place. Her perspective (and approach to life) is simultaneously sweet yet powerful, brilliant yet magical. I cannot wait for you all to get to delight in her.

This is definitely a "Part One", as we deliberately talked solely today about the topic of how to support a partner who is on a health journey, what actual unconditional love means, and share stories about the phases of my health journey from her perspective.

For More:

Web: https://www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com/

IG OH: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedhealthcoaching/

IG Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanschiff

We are closing out 2023 with what may be my most vulnerable episode yet. Today I am digging into three difficult-yet-ultimately-beautiful revelations I have had in the recent months around my personal health journey.

Here is a taste:

1. Middle School Emotional Self & Binge Eating

2. Discipline vs. Disorder (was I celebrated for disordered behavior?)

3. Self-Worth & the Ultimate Difference That Helped Me Lose 130lbs

Find Ethan Online:

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Web: https://www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ethanschiff

OH IG: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedhealthcoaching/

Reading is one of my favorite things in the world. I do it every morning with a cup of black coffee to begin my day. I get a lot of messages asking what books I recommend, asking if I've read something, etc. So I thought I would my favorites in one place, with context on each. Hopefully this helps you, wherever you are on your journey.

Links to each book:

1. Gabor Maté - "The Myth of Normal"

2. Oliver Burkeman - "Four Thousand Weeks"

3. bell hooks - "The Will To Change"

4. Geneen Roth - "Breaking Free from Emotional Eating"

5. Dr. Nicole LePera - "How To Do the Work"

Find Ethan Online:

Website: https://www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com/

Email: [email protected]

This episode gave me chills, and I had a feeling it would... I attended one of David's classes recently, and was so blown away by his spirit and approach that I invited him that day to be on the show.

This conversation is for anyone wanting to explore a more positive association with movement/fitness or wanting to debunk myths about yoga, wellness, and its approachability. It is also a masterclass on self-talk and how our self-image impacts our willingness to show up, on and off the mat.

David is a rare human. Enjoy delighting in his energy.

Find David Online:

Email: [email protected]

Renew Yoga: https://www.renew.yoga

Winter Solstice Event: https://www.renew.yoga/events

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dmcguirefitness/

Find Ethan Online:

https://www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/optimizedhealthcoaching/

Free Health Coaching Consultation: https://calendly.com/optimizedhealth/consultation

In this short episode, we dig into the statistics about New Years Resolutions. The types of goals people commonly set, the percentage of people that stick to their goals through the next year, and the ones who fall into what has become an unofficial new holiday - "Quitter's Day".

We're offering 40% off your first month of health coaching if you sign up through the end of the year. Just visit our website to learn more and book your free consultation with me to chat.

https://www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com/

While there is nothing regrettable or negative about saying "I don't want to even THINK about this food and health stuff through this holiday. I'm going to eat a bunch of whatever I want and enjoy it all", and I truly resonate and respect that if that is your decision - that is not who this episode is for.

This episode is for anyone who is heading into the holidays looking to enjoy, relax, and indulge at times, but ALSO want to stay consistent with their usual routines and aligned with their health goals. It's a tough line to walk, and this episode shares some practical examples and strategies for how to do just that.

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Find Ethan Online:

www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com (Web)

https://www.instagram.com/optimizedhealthcoaching (IG)

https://www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com/programs

*Note: this episode is not to be considered medical advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please seek proper care from a certified practitioner

Katie is the owner of Family Connection Chiropractic in San Diego, but her passion for exploring all things health, wellness and body go far beyond the chiropractic table. 

The relationship with food, body image and the intersection of the two within our culture is ever present within her practice and life. She sees first-hand the detrimental effects, cultural norms and mental health impact around these topics.

She is also one of the facilitators for our just-announced Diet Culture Day: San Diego event, happening Sat Jan 27, 2024.

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Find Katie Online:

https://www.familyconnectionchiropractic.com/

@dr.katieschlein

Diet Culture Day: San Diego:

https://www.dietcultureday.com/sandiego

One of the most commons things I hear from health coaching clients, workshop attendees, or just people in general is that they feel like they are snacking too much at night.

In this episode, we'll quickly go through the three main reasons people snack at night, and some straight-forward solutions for how to navigate it!

As always, if you have any further questions please never hesitate to reach out!