Feeling exhausted, irritable, and stuck with weight that won’t budge—even though your labs are “normal”? You’re not alone.

In this episode of Women’s Wellness Authority, I sit down with Lindsey Clements, a functional nutrition and lifestyle coach and U.S. military veteran, who helps women decode what their bodies are trying to say through symptoms, labs, and daily habits.

We talk about:

• The blood work women should be asking for (beyond the basic panel)

• Why “common” symptoms like brain fog and burnout are not the same as “normal”

• How thyroid function, insulin resistance, vitamin D, iron, and cortisol tie into energy and weight

• The hidden impact of under-eating, skipping meals, and pushing harder in workouts

• Why strength training and muscle matter so much in your 30s, 40s, and beyond

• A balanced look at GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, and how to use them as a tool—not a quick fix.

  
  

  Lindsey’s philosophy is all about sustainable change, self-advocacy, and doing less, not more. If you’ve had a feeling that something is “off” in your body, this episode will help you feel informed, validated, and empowered to take the next step.

  
  

  Follow Lindsey @coachlindsayclements

  
  

  #womenswellness, #hormonehealth, #functionalnutrition, #metabolismhealth, #womenshealthover30, #womenshealthover40, #insulinresistance, #thyroidhealth, #strengthtrainingforwomen, #womenswellnessauthority, #brainfog, #burnoutrecovery, #glp1, #holistichealth, #fitforher

Feeling overstimulated, exhausted, or craving calm? 🫁 In this powerful episode, Melissa Anderson, RN, shares how somatic breathwork can help women release stress, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with their feminine energy.

Learn how breath can restore balance between the doing (masculine) and being (feminine), why women are 5x more sensitive to stress, and how a 3-minute daily breathwork practice can change everything—starting today.

🌬️ Take a breath, slow down, and come home to yourself—one inhale at a time.

Melissa Anderson, RN, is an Energy and Breathwork Coach who helps women regulate their nervous systems, release stress, and reconnect with their feminine energy through somatic breathwork. After years in traditional nursing, Melissa discovered the power of the breath as a pathway to healing, safety, and self-connection. Today she guides women to “find home within” through simple daily practices that restore calm, balance, and inner peace.

📲 Connect: @essentialwellnessbymelissa

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The moon mirrors our own cycles of reflection, release, and renewal—and when we tune into that rhythm, everything shifts. 🌙 In this episode, host Diana Ruszkowski welcomes back Reiki practitioner Lori Ogden to explore how moon phases and Reiki energy work together to support emotional balance and self-awareness.

Learn simple lunar rituals, journal prompts, and grounding breath practices, then experience a guided distance Reiki session you can replay anytime for calm and clarity.

#reikihealing, #mooncycles, #energyhealing, #womenswellness, #holistichealth

What if the “clean” products in your bathroom weren’t as safe as you think? In this empowering conversation, pharmacist Amy Enos joins host Diana Ruszkowski to uncover the truth about hidden toxins in personal-care and cleaning products—and how to make simple, stress-free swaps that actually protect your health.

After losing her mother to stage 4 kidney cancer, Amy made it her life’s mission to educate people about the ingredients hiding in our everyday products. Her personal story fuels a professional passion for transparency, awareness, and empowerment.

Learn how to spot greenwashing, why the word “fragrance” is a red flag, and which ingredients are quietly disrupting your hormones. Amy also shares her no-shame approach to building a low-tox lifestyle one product at a time—because progress, not perfection, is what truly creates change.

🎧 Topics include:

• Why the personal-care industry is so under-regulated

• 30 ingredients to avoid (and why “-eth” endings matter)

• How fragrance loopholes hide thousands of chemicals

• The power of small, consistent swaps for long-term health
  

✨ Connect with Amy: @lowtoxpharmacist | lowtoxpharmacists.com

Diana's Favorites from Young Living:

https://bit.ly/DianasYLFavorites

Amy's Favorite Products:

https://purehavennontox.com/?share=womenswellnessauthority

#lowtoxlifestyle, #womenswellnessauthority, #wellnesspodcast, #holistichealth, #cleanbeauty

What if the thing you’ve been told creates success—stress—is actually what’s holding you back? In this conversation, Erin Wallen, Stress Freedom Coach and I break down the science of the nervous system and why “busy” isn’t a badge of honor. You’ll learn simple, evidence-based practices that help you trade hustle for ease—without sacrificing ambition.

In this episode

• The real cost of living in fight/flight (and why 80% of women feel it daily)
  

• The mental, emotional, and physical signs of stress you might be ignoring
  

• The 4 Patterns of Ease and how to practice them in minutes a day
  

• Tools you can use right away: body scans, the physiological sigh, evidence journaling
  

• Why ease turns your prefrontal cortex back on (clarity, creativity, executive function)
  

• Community regulation: why we heal faster together
  

• How less stress → more success (performance bell curve explained)
  

Try this today

1. While brushing your teeth, do a 30-second body scan. Name where you feel tension.
   

2. Do 2–3 rounds of the physiological sigh (inhale, top-off inhale, long exhale).
   

3. Start an evidence journal: jot one small win that flowed when you chose ease.
   

Connect with Erin

• Instagram: @joybyerin
  

• Email: [email protected]
  

• Free group: The Gratitude Collective (100-day prompts & weekly giveaways)
  

• Program: The Power of Ease (6-week foundations + lifetime quarterly coaching)
  

Share & review If this episode resonated, share it with a friend and leave a 5-star review—it helps other women find the show

 #womenswellnessauthority, #stressfreedom, #nervoussystem, #easeoverhustle, #burnoutrecovery, #highachievingwomen, #momentrepreneur, #mindbodyhealth, #physiologicalsigh, #bodyscan, #gratitudepractice, #successmindset, #holistichealing, #selfregulation, #mentalhealth

Is cancer in your family? Genetic testing can feel overwhelming, but it can also bring clarity, peace of mind, and even life-saving options. In this episode of Women’s Wellness Authority, host Diana Ruszkowski talks with genetic counselor Rio Stenner about hereditary cancer, genetic testing myths, and how one person’s results can impact an entire family. Together, they explore what genetic counseling really is, why it matters, and how knowledge empowers women to make confident health decisions.

Resources: 

🔗 Connect with Rio: https://www.lakewyliegenetics.com/ ✨ If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and subscribe so you never miss what’s next.

#genetictesting, #geneticcounseling, #hereditarycancer, #womenshealth, #cancerprevention, #dna, #familyhealth, #womenswellness, #healthadvocacy, #wellnesstips

Fertility is more than a numbers game. In this episode of Women’s Wellness Authority, I sit down with Dr. Katie Wood, pharmacist and holistic fertility practitioner, to talk about the real factors that shape fertility—and the hope that comes with understanding your body.

We cover: • Why your menstrual cycle is your “fifth vital sign” • How stress, nutrition, and toxins impact fertility • Common myths about age, PCOS, and AMH • The overlooked role of male fertility • How emotional healing and energy play a part in conception

This is a must-listen for any woman who wants to feel more empowered about her reproductive health—whether you’re trying to conceive today or simply preparing for the future.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Katie Wood: Instagram @the_wellness_pharmacist or

Her Website at https://happynourishedmotherhood.com/ 🎧 Listen to her podcast: Finally Get Pregnant Naturally 📌 Related Resource: Episode 131 – The #1 Mistake Women Make When Tracking Their Fertile Window https://finallygetpregnantnaturally.captivate.fm/listen

#fertilityjourney, #womenswellness, #naturalfertility, #holistichealth, #mindbodyspirit, #cyclehealth, #consciousconception, #rootcausehealing, #fertilitysupport, #hormonehealth, #wombhealing, #wellnessauthority

Have you ever wondered why your mind says one thing but your body knows another? That’s where Human Design comes in—a powerful system that blends astrology, chakras, and energy mapping to show you how you’re uniquely wired.

In this episode of Women’s Wellness Authority, Diana sits down with Christina Rothstein, M.S. Ed., educator, literacy coach, and Human Design practitioner, for a deep dive into the basics of Human Design. Christina explains what a body graph is, the difference between types, strategy, and authority, and why this framework is different from personality tests like Myers-Briggs or Enneagram.

You’ll also hear Christina give Diana a live Human Design reading—revealing her type as a Generator with Sacral Authority and unpacking what that means for decision-making, energy flow, and leadership. Along the way, they explore how Human Design can transform parenting, relationships, and even business.

If you’ve been curious about Human Design—or just want clarity on how to live more in alignment—this conversation is an empowering place to start.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• How to use your unique chart for parenting and partnerships

• The power of living by what truly lights you up
  

💡 Ready to explore your own chart? Christina is offering listeners $50 off a Human Design reading at evergreenandwell.com.

Follow Christina at:

https://www.instagram.com/christina.rothstein/

https://www.instagram.com/evergreen.and.well/ 

Christina Rothstein, M.S. Ed. is a literacy specialist and executive function coach with over 20 years of experience supporting children and adolescents. She began her career at the Landmark School in Massachusetts, later working in both private and public schools, and now helps students and families through personalized interventions and advocacy. Christina is passionate about bridging the gap between language and literacy, fostering growth through compassionate curiosity, and sharing her love for natural living and mindset work.

#humandesign, #humandesignchart, #humandesignreading, #generatortype, #sacralauthority, #definedcenters, #selfdiscovery, #authenticself, #alignmentjourney, #mindbodyconnection, #wellnesspodcast, #personalgrowth, #innerwisdom, #selfawareness, #energyalignment

In this deeply personal episode, host Diana Ruszkowski sits down with her mother, Janet Pawul, to share a 37-year journey that began with a healthy newborn who quickly faced complex health challenges—and a mom who refused to be dismissed. Without the internet or online support, Janet followed her gut, asked hard questions, and built a care team that included chiropractic, naturopathy, reflexology, and energy work. The path transformed not only her son, Tim, but Janet herself—leading to 17 years of work in holistic healing and a legacy that shaped Diana’s mission today.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What “trusting your intuition” looked like in real time—when answers were scarce

• The turning points that shifted Janet from conventional-only to integrative care

• How community, faith, and resilience carried a family through uncertainty

• Why no single modality works for everyone—and what it means to keep seeking

• Practical encouragement for mothers advocating for their children today

  
  

  #warriormom, #womenswellnessauthority, #podcast, #womenshealth, #holistichealth, #motherhood, #healingjourney, #resilience, #faith, #mothersintuition, #advocacy, #familyhealth, #naturalwellness, #mindbodyspirit, #integrativehealth

Ready for the solutions? In Part 2 of my conversation with Dawn Strength, certified integrative nutrition health coach, we move beyond why your body feels different into how to support it naturally.

We cover: ✅ The discovery & repair phases for gut healing ✅ How to identify and remove inflammatory foods ✅ Supplements & foods that support gut lining and hormone balance ✅ Nutritional guidelines for protein, healthy fats, and carbs ✅ How cycle syncing and metabolic flexibility can help you feel energized again

If you’re ready to shift from frustration to empowerment, this episode will give you the practical tools you need to feel like yourself again.

Dawn Strengths Bio: 

Dawn Strength is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC) with over four years of experience guiding clients to transform their health using a personalized, root-cause approach. With a background in science and sustainability—holding both a B.S. in Environmental Studies and an M.S. in Sustainability from Slippery Rock University—Dawn blends evidence-based strategies with holistic, lifestyle-centered care. Dawn currently works at Freedom Integrative Wellness, a Functional and Integrative Medicine Clinic in Fort Mill where she is the Health Coach. She also is a board member for ReSET, an organization that empowers youth to recognize, manage, and grow through mental health challenges.

Her journey into health coaching was deeply personal. After autoimmune and gut health challenges abruptly ended her collegiate soccer career, Dawn became passionate about the healing power of food, mindset, and nervous system regulation. Today, she helps clients uncover and address the root causes of chronic symptoms through a unique approach that integrates functional nutrition, movement, stress resilience, and whole-person support.

Before coaching, Dawn spent over a decade in corporate sustainability and green building design, with a focus on non-toxic living and indoor environmental health—perspectives that still influence her work.

Dawn lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with her husband, two sons, and their dog. Outside of coaching, you’ll find her hiking, practicing yoga, gardening, or cheering at flag football and ninja warrior competitions.

Dawn is passionate about helping others reclaim vibrant health from the inside out—one sustainable habit at a time.

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