The Women's Vibrancy Code: Women's Health And Wellness

In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya discusses why it's important for everyone (but women especially) to allow themselves the feeling of being vulnerable in their lives – but also how to achieve an authentic version of vulnerability unique to each individual.

On a trip recently, Maraya had a conversation with women on 2 separate occasions and they said they would rather swim with a SHARK than be vulnerable with other women. So what do we fear? If we expose ourselves, we will lose love, respect, and acceptance. For some reason, especially in groups of women, there are old stories, old trauma that shows up around losing love, respect and acceptance. Yet, true emotional connection requires honesty and trust.

Also in this episode:

• Why we're not born afraid of vulnerability, but we shift to it
• The many different ways women hide their vulnerability
• Why Brene Brown believes vulnerability is our most accurate barometer of courage
• Why the quality of your life is direct proportion to your uncertainty
• Women have lost the space to share their experiences and intimate conversations
• The most important question you need to ask yourself: "who am I being?"
• Vulnerability is not having expectations of what other people will give you in return for your exposure
• The best 11 tips on how to be more authentically vulnerable for you

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Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.

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In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya chats with Dr. Chris Chlebowski, a Homeopath Chiropractor, Naturopath, and author of The Virus and The Host.

Dr. Chlebowski and Maraya deep dive into the effects on our health that mold can cause, what symptoms mold can cause, and what you can do if you think you have been exposed to mold.

Also in this episode:

• How can you find an expert to test for mold
• Why mold is often misdiagnosed as Lyme disease or an autoimmune disorder
• The varied symptoms that can be caused by mold exposure
• We live around bacteria, viruses, and mold every day
• You can get sick from mold from as little as one exposure
• A lot of mold inspectors were former contractors and not experts in mold
• Mold was not recognized as a big health problem until 20 years ago
• How many people cause mold in their own homes using diffusers humidifiers

About Dr. Chris Chlebowski:

Dr. Chris Chlebowski is a naturopath, chiropractor, clinical herbalist, and homeopath. At his clinic, Ashland Natural Medicine, in southern Oregon, Dr. Chlebowski and his staff use cutting-edge technology blended with traditional therapies. He specializes in helping patients recover from chronic Lyme disease, mold illness, cancer, neurological disorders, and—most commonly—"mystery" diseases that other doctors have been unable to diagnose.

Dr. Chlebowski regularly lectures on the root causes of illness, and his articles have appeared in Naturopathic Doctor News and Review, Townsend Letter, and SImillimum. He holds medical degrees from Western States Chiropractic College and the National College of Natural Medicine.

His latest endeavor is a compelling new book about how to safely navigate the unfortunate eventuality of future pandemics and a natural medicine response to COVID-19. Published by Chelsea Green, The Virus and The Host arrived on bookstore shelves in September 2022.

When he isn't working on a difficult case, peering into his microscope, or spending time with his wife and their two children, you can find Dr. Chlebowski climbing up the rocks or skiing down the mountains of southern Oregon and northern California.

Connect With Dr. Chris

Website: AshlandNaturalMedicine.com

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Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.

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In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya discusses the science behind your sleep issues.

Everyone knows they need better sleep for various reasons. But there are many other scientific reasons why you can get better sleep. As such, we're going to talk about specific answers concerning lifestyle solutions, supplementation, meds, nutrition, and also what labs to ask for when you see your physician.

Also in this episode:

• How sleep affects our physiology
• Caffeine alternatives
• How much exercise you truly need
• Focus on hydrating throughout the day, but minimizing it into the evening hours
• How serotonin and melatonin are linked together
• The ideal temperature for your bedtime
• Why your wild weekends might be causing something called "sleep bulimia"
• Which supplements you need for better sleep
• Making sure you order a Dutch Plus test and checking your 24 hour Cortisol levels

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In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya discusses 6 solutions for getting better sleep, and how your life can change instantly once you start employing these practices.

One of the things which change drastically during the perimenopause/ menopause chapter of a woman's life is sleep. Many women have a harder time going to sleep or staying asleep. Worst of all, even more women think they are getting sleep but no matter what they do, they still wake up in the morning feeling groggy, sluggish, and not well-rested. With a few small (and BIG) changes, we can put an end to that terrible feeling.

Also in this episode:

• Keeping your blood sugar stable
• Why caffeine is more than just a problem for sleep
• Eating GABA rich foods
• Why alcohol is sedating you and not helping you sleep
• Why protein and fiber are your best friend at dinner time
• How the timing of what you eat can greatly affect your sleeping patterns
• Getting more plant rich foods into your diet

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Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.

In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya discusses the true power of sleep and how insomnia can affect you way more than just being "tired."

In fact, most women are having that 2am to 4am wake up when their mind is buzzing, but their body feels exhausted. Other women find it hard to go to sleep, or are waking multiple times per night. If you're thinking that maybe you can't lose weight, not putting on the same amount of muscle mass that you used to, or perhaps your confidence, energy and sex drive is down - it's probably because of a lack of sleep. Sleep is when your body is allowed to rest, digest and assimilate.

Also in this episode:

• How testosterone, progesterone, and cortisol all play a major role in your sleep
• Why sleeping six hours, or less, actually promotes dehydration
• Why you need to not have any caloric intake 2 hours before sleep
• Matthew Walker and the difference between REM sleep and Deep REM sleep
• How a loss of just ONE hour of sleep can increase the risk of heart attack
• Circadian Rhythms and Red Light Therapy
• Why there is such a thing called Sleep Debt and how Adenosine affects your ability to fall asleep

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Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.

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In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya chats with Krista Resnick, a Boundary Expert and Master Coach for female entrepreneurs and leaders, who are ready to step into peace, power and purpose.

Krista and Maraya dive deep on boundaries that we want to set, what they are, and how they can allow you to prioritize the space to be yourself.

Also in this episode:

• Why not having boundaries can create somatic symptoms and tension in your body
• How we have all picked up a pattern of "being" very early on in our life so we can receive validation now
• Why you can't set a boundary if you don't know who you are
• What a "boundary script" is, and how it can help you recognize your alignment
• Why rigid boundaries can help for the short term, but they are not meant for the long term
• Why boundaries feel dangerous because it goes against our hard wiring, and that conflict isn't necessarily bad but it's more like feedback for our growth
• Boundary setting outside of the words "no" and "stop", and how the boundaries are subject to the season or time you in which you find yourself
• The number one tip to start unwinding your nervous system

About Krista Resnick

Krista Resnick is a master coach, boundary expert podcaster and mother to 3 adultish boys. Her love and passion for boundaries is the byproduct of her own story. Having spent decades pleasing everyone else, Krista felt disempowered, inauthentic, and passionless in every aspect of her life. Through her own personal healing work, she began to find great empowerment through the art of boundaries and expressing her truth.

Now, serving hundreds of women across the globe, Krista has witnessed the transformative power of embodying healthy boundaries both from the cognitive level AND the physical or soma level. She strongly believes that a well boundaried life empowers women to stop people pleasing and come back home to themselves so they can create lives and relationships that are purposeful and passion-fueled.

Connect With Krista:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristaresnickcoaching

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Website: https://www.kristaresnick.com/

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Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.

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In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya discusses low Estrogen and the effects it has on women. She dives deep into how you should try lifestyle modifications, diet modifications, and supplementation modifications before potentially going on to hormone replacement therapy.

Also in this episode:

• Symptoms of low estrogen levels
• The difference between your HPA Axis and your HPO Axis - and what that means for you
• Honoring our Circadian Rythyms
• Adjusting your diet to include items like flax, soy, and healthy fats
• Fine tuning your supplements with Primrose oil, DHEA, Pueraria mirifica, and MCT oil
• Why Adaptogens are going to reduce your stress levels
• Why you may be suffering from vaginal dryness and how to fix it

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Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.

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In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya discusses why this episode is inspired by her latest Pap Smear test!

This is a very different episode because it is coming from an emotionally raw and introspective place. Most importantly though, you may not know what Cervical Polyps or Uterine Fibroids are, and it is extremely important to know how to respond if you discover if you have some. #SpoilerAlert - you're going to be ok.

Also in this episode:

• What exactly the cervix is, and why you can ask to see a polyp if you have one
• Why a Colon Polyp is different than a Cervical Polyp
• The effect of Uterine Fibroids
• Why you might need to change your diet, or take better care of what's going into your body
• What Louise Hay has to say about the Cervix
• How to self advocate during your checkups

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Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.

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In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya discusses the many causes, symptoms, and solutions to your adrenals not being healthy, or crashing altogether.

She is specifically speaking to ambitious women who are doing many things serving many people — particularly that female CEO, founder, or entrepreneur who is burning the candle at both ends. You're all doing your best to make it all happen, while also making sure you have quiet time to celebrate the holidays as well as giving gratitude and gifts. It's incredibly hard, and you need your adrenals to be in the best shape possible so you can be the best version of yourself.

Also in this episode:

• The many symptoms of adrenal failure – particularly poor sleep and insomnia

• Where your adrenals are in your body and the really important purpose they serve

• The production of DHEA and how that affects your adrenals

• Why your body has built up to adrenal fatigue for years, and why it will take some patience from you to recover

• How your hormones affect your cycle, and why you must honor your moon cycle at all times

• Foods to eat for better adrenal health and the specific vitamins you need from those foods

• Lastly, Maraya reads a heartwarming letter from a client who says Maraya completely changed her life

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Podcast to listen to on DHEA specifically: Episode #15 — DHEA: Stamina, Passion, Immune Health, Hormonal Health, One Simple Solution

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Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.

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In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya discusses the hard difficulties many women face while bleeding during their cycle.

She dives deep into why women in that 35 to 55 age range really start to suffer these tough effects. She also offers solutions for those who say they're bleeding so heavily that they are taken down, taken out of work, worrying about overflow, or have been diagnosed with anemia.

Also in this episode:

• Why heavy bleeding happens in the first place
• Hysterectomies and why you should fight for your right to keep your ovaries if possible
• The effect of progestin from the pill on your adrenals
• The effect of fibroids, polyps, and estrogen build up on your endometrial lining
• Why certain endocrine disruptors cause excess estrogen
• How blood sugar can cause inflammation in your system which results in irregular bleeding
• Why our DHEA goes down naturally as we cross into our mid thirties, and why you need to increase your probiotic rich foods
• Why all of these systems are connected, and how this is not a linear path that happens immediately

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Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.