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It was a delight to speak to Wade T Lightheart of ‪@Bioptimizers‬ on the podcast today. In this powerful conversation with Wade, we dive deep into the world of enzymes and their critical role in gut health, reducing inflammation, improving recovery, and supporting muscle growth. Wade - co-founder of BiOptimizers and a 3-time natural bodybuilding champion - shares his expert insights on how enzymes can be the missing link in your wellness (and longevity) journey.

Morley is back for our 3rd conversation and I think this is our best one yet. This was more of a Q&A style conversation - questions coming from many of you and Morleys answers knocked it out of the park. We really hope you enjoy this conversation. Morley can almost say "arn" properly. ;) In this conversation you will learn; Low ferritin in pregnancy considerations Testing iron and hemoglobin Iron infusions (invasions as Morley calls them) Hemochromatosis Gout as it relates to iron, the liver and thyroid Magnesium and the adrenals Pain receptors and our emotional states influence by copper Estrogen dominance and heavy menstrual bleeding (FYI Estrogen dominance is Iron Dominance) Feel free to post feedback or questions in the comments. Morley Robbins, MBA, CHC, aka “Magnesium Man”, is one of the foremost experts on magnesium's role in the body, as well as the delicate dance between Iron and Copper. He is a voice to listen to closely when considering Iron and is always ready to answer questions from his followe

Are you curious about your relationship with alcohol? In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist Silvia Subirana to explore how to build awareness around your drinking habits, understand why you drink, and consider what moderation or an alcohol-free life could look like. This is an important conversation and we hope you find it helpful. We discuss: Why we turn to alcohol for stress, socializing, escape or relaxation How to recognize unconscious drinking patterns Tools for moderating or quitting alcohol What sobriety or moderate drinking really means The mental and emotional impact of alcohol The hormonal and health impact of alcohol How to align your drinking with your health goals and lots more. Whether you’re sober-curious, considering cutting back, or just want to be more intentional, this episode offers valuable insights and practical guidance. Find out more about Silvias work at "Unconscious Moderation" here; Website: https://um.app/ Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drink-l... Ins

*20%discount code below* One of my goals with this podcast is not to only have some of the best speakers on topics that interest me on, but also to have a neuroscientist on. Which happened in this conversation! I was excited to have Amanda Higgins Neuroscience PhD on to discuss brain aging and why its not only hormones and our weight we should be paying attention to in perimenopause and mid life. We seem to forget about the brains importance when it comes to health and feeling good. And this is definitely an OVERLOOKED TOPIC when it comes to perimenopause. So what really happens to the brain as we age and what can we do about it? In this episode, I sit down with a neuroscientist to explore the science of cognitive decline, the root causes of dementia, and the practical strategies we can use to protect and enhance brain function over time. We discuss the latest research on brain aging, key lifestyle habits that support long-term cognitive health, and actionable steps you can take to keep your mind sharp, resi

Let me start by saying that I am so honored to have been able to have this conversation with Dr Justin Marchegiani. He didn't know it until today, but he has been a mentor of mine for years and has influenced my practice a lot. Thank you ‪@JustInHealth‬ ! In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Dr. Justin Marchegiani AKA Dr J. to dive deep into the complexities of adrenal fatigue, PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), and thyroid health. Discover the underlying causes, common misconceptions, and natural approaches to support hormone balance and optimal health. We really hope you will enjoy this conversation and maybe recognize some of the factors that may be influencing your fatigue and hormones. Dr. Marchegiani shares his expert insights on: The role of stress and lifestyle in adrenal fatigue How adrenal fatigue influences other hormones The importance of electrolytes and hydration for hormonal health Testing for Adrenal health and stress How hormonal imbalances contribute to PCOS symptoms Key factors affe

In this podcast episode I had a great conversation with the very funny Patrick Sullivan CEO and Co-founder of Jigsaw Health. We discussed the life behind Jigsaw health and what drives their creations - products and hilarious content. We also covered; - Restless legs syndrome and cramping - Magnesium deficiencies and needs - Magnesium deficiency symptoms - Magnesium types - Migraines and adrenal fatigue - The need for electrolytes and adequate hydration And lots more. We hope you really enjoy this conversation and look forward to reading your feedback in the comments. :) Links and references; @JigsawHealthTV 1) Jigsaws St. Patricks Day Skit - https://youtu.be/hgTZvua9DMY?si=YU3xVjjF61RlO4PM 2) Get some mag relief music video - https://www.jigsawhealth.com/blogs/news/get-some-magrelief-music-video 3) Patricks 5 Favorite ways to get Magnesium - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aC6cvP5aL8H7qbVlqSa5CASdA2MaRrpa/view?usp=sharing 4) 14 Drugs That Deplete Magnesium by Suzy Cohen, RPh https://www.jigsawhealth.com

The highly intelligent Carol Petersen is back to discuss Thyroid health but first...We apologize for some of the breaks in this conversation, we are both having issues with our WIFI but hopefully you still find this helpful. The podcast version has most of the breaks taken out, so will be clearer to listen to. Thank you for understanding. :) But this really is a fantastic very considered conversation around Thyroid health and hypothyroidism with Carol.

I had the most EPIC conversation on the podcast with KINEON CEO Forest Smith. Sooo many rabbit holes were visited! If you are not convinced that you need to try targeted red light therapy after listening to this conversation, then I don't know what to say. But I am confident you won't be disappointed in this podcast episode. You will learn the many ways red light therapy supports health and healing. What we discussed; - My powerful experience treating SIBO with KINEON targeted red light therapy - Healing the gut with PBMT (photo biomodulation therapy - another term for red light therapy) - Improving migraine, headaches and neck pain - Improving blood flow and cardiovascular health - Red light therapy showing amazing results for endometriosis and fertility - Mental health improvements - Cancer treatment support protocols - Pain management and arthritis - Energy production, metabolism, fatty liver and more! This conversation is a game changer for understanding the many roles of red light therapy and I am thankf

The legendary Dr Rosensweet is back on the podcast to further our conversation around hormones, hormone therapy, stress and cancer. This was a very enlightening conversation! Did you know... in ancient times, women were put into mensuration quarters for 7 days of their cycle each month, and cared for because of their "sensitivity" during this time of the month. So interesting right? We discuss this in more depth and more including; Stress may be the leading cause of hormone imbalances and how severe the symptoms may be in peri and post menopause. Stress may be the main cause of Cancer. Learning to deal with your emotions to help your hormones. Is Estrogen a cause of Cancer? Can you use hormone therapy in Estrogen positive Cancer? The protective action and importance of progesterone. Dr. Rosensweet graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1968. He has been in private medical practice since 1971, and has had offices in New Mexico, California, and Colorado and is currently in practice in So

In this podcast episode I had a very insightful conversation with Paul Kolodzik MD on the benefits of wearing a CGM or continuous blood glucose monitor for understanding your body, especially how it relates to your hormones. We discussed; how insulin resistance increases with age. how women are more insulin resistant in the second half of their cycle. using a CGM to understand your hormones and how you can work with them. exercise and its influence on how your body manages blood sugars. carbohydrates influence on insulin and blood sugars. how a CGM can be one of the best investments and tools for giving your real time data on what your body is doing. And how you can use that data. And lots more Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback in the comments. :) Dr. Paul Kolodzik is a national expert in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for nondiabetics. He is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book, The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution for Nondiabetics. Find out more about Dr Paul and

In this conversation I welcomed Renee Fitton onto the podcast to discuss some different ideas around fasting and how appropriate it is for women (and men), especially during peri menopause and as we get older. You will see there are a lot of considerations when it comes to fasting and in many cases, jumping into a water only fast is not smart for many of us. We discuss how fasting can directly influence hormones in both a good and bad way - improving insulin, yet impairing others like thyroid and progesterone. Again, a lot to be considered. We hope you enjoy this conversation and let us know if you have any questions or feedback in the comments. :) Renee Fitton MS, RD is a leader in the intersection of nutrition, healthcare, and education. As Director of Education & Healthcare Sales at Prolon, she shapes sales strategies and equips healthcare practitioners with cutting-edge insights into nutrition and longevity as it relates to fasting and dietary patterns. Her expertise in evidence-based practices and nutri

Morley Robbins joins me again to continue our discussion on Iron and hormones, including testosterone. Another fun conversation and I'm excited to welcome Morley back for PT3 in a few weeks ... let me know if you have any questions for him! In this podcast episode you will learn; A quick recap on low iron (ferritin) and anemia Irons connection to hormone health Do you need iron with heavy menstrual bleeding? How adrenaline and estrogen dominance influence iron The copper IUD as a source of copper Iron and metabolism for ATP production and understanding fatigue Iron overload and its connection to hot flashes and night sweats (this answer is INSANE!) And LOTS more! Find our more about Morley and his work here; https://therootcauseprotocol.com/abou... https://www.instagram.com/therootcaus... If you find these videos or the podcasts helpful or interesting and you want me to continue making them, you can support me in making these and the podcasts because they really do take a lot of time, especially where the

In this podcast episode I welcomed "The Vagina Coach" Kim Vopni for an in depth conversation about pelvic health for both women and men. Often we think of pelvic health being only important for women but as you see in this conversation, it is equally as important for me. In this episode you will learn; - why pelvic health is important for all at ALL ages - why Kegels and pelvic exercises should not only be a focus post partum - how current education around the pelvis and reproductive organs has done us all a disservice - prolapse and the different types of prolapse - prolapse in men - how heavy weight training and extreme forms of exercise can be a cause for pelvic damage in women - UTIs, vaginal dryness and more. Enjoy and let us know what your thinking in the comments! :) Kim Vopni known as The Vagina Coach holds a BA in Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness. She is a Restorative Exercise Specialist™, a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Pre/Post Natal Fitness Consultant, a Cert

Keith Littlewood and Alannah Connealy are back on the podcast, this time together for a discussion on Cancer. It was great to have this opportunity to bounce ideas back and forth on this very important topic, with these very knowledgeable hormone and metabolism experts. We covered many considerations around Cancer including; What causes it, including the notorious "But doesn't sugar cause Cancer?" question. PUFAs and Cancer. How metabolism and thyroid are implicated in Cancer. Stress being a trigger for Cancer development? What Keith and Alannah would do if they got a Cancer diagnosis. And lots more. We hope you enjoy this round table discussion on Cancer. :) Keith Littlewood holds a BSc in fitness & health and a post grad diploma and MSc in endocrinology. He is currently completing his PhD in endocrine research with a special focus on thyroid and Cancer. Find out more about Keith here; https://www.keithlittlewood.co.uk/about https://www.balancedbodymind.com/ Alannah Connealy is founder and CEO at RAE

The infamous Georgi Dinkov is back for a 2hr game changing conversation with his insights on Cancer. We are also joined by the lovely Alannah Connealy again too. :) In this Part 2 on out Cancer conversation we discussed (so much) what Georgi believes is the cause of current Cancer rates increasing, how inflammation and cortisol play a big part. Georgi also shared two of his lab results (including graphs) to show the outcomes of his research. And more Including; - Metabolic dysfunction. - Following a low fat diet. - Reducing PUFAs. - Estrogen and androgen therapy for Cancer treatment. - B vitamins and Aspirin. - Ozempic considerations. References cited by Georgi; https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/gi-bleeding-risks-of-aspirin-are-grossly-overstated.12338/ https://lowtoxinforum.com/threads/the-benefits-of-aspirin-outweigh-the-bleeding-risks.13851/ https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/aspirin-reduces-death-complications-from-gi-bleeding.6158/ https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/aspirin-act

Kitty Martone is back with us wearing her Healthy Gut Girl hat and to talk to us on many matters of gut health and hormones. And especially how trauma and stress are an important consideration that we should not overlook when considering our hormone health. If you recall, Kitty was with me on the podcast just before Christmas discussing ONAS natural hormone therapy and progesterone for feeling your best during the perimenopause transition. The start of this current conversation with Kitty sees us both open up about our beginning of life experiences and how that has molded us each as a person. We then transition into gut health, detoxification and addressing hormone imbalances. We hope you very much enjoy this conversation and we look forward to hearing your feedback. :) Kitty Martone, Healthy Gut Girl. is a holistic health educator, nutritional counselor, and master herbalist with over 17 years of experience in gut and hormone health. She serves as the social outreach and education lead for Ona’s Plant-Base

Amazing is all I can say about this conversation! Prepare to put you nerd hats on for this first conversation with Morley Robbins, where we debunk the idea that iron deficiency and anemia are a real concern. In this podcast episode Morley goes into great detail on how we can understand; where the current idea of iron deficiency and anemia came from. how current thinking around iron is misleading and potentially dangerous. the part oxygen plays in iron metabolism and energy production. how copper is essential for curing "anemia" and fatigue. how inflammation is a HUGE factor in both iron overload and low iron. how chlorophyll and dark chocolate can be great for improving low copper. And soooooo much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and maybe listen to it a few times to fully absorb all the awesome information therein. ;) And watch out for my next conversation with Morley where we will look closer at testing and ranges, along with one or two case studies from my own clients. *If you have any questions fo

I had a wonderful conversation with the very beautiful and intelligent Eric Hull this week on toxic fat and weight gain as we move through perimenopause. We discussed how many people as not being heard by their doctors or medical providers, and so many aspects of their struggles are being overlooks. We also discussed; - how imbalances start - monitoring the symptom picture - how you can't pour from an empty cup and how resiliency declines as we get old - addressing the foundations of health - the accumulation of toxins in the body - fat cells and estrogen - visceral fat and LOTS more! We think you will very much enjoy this conversation and please let us know in the comments. :) Erica Hull is a board-certified Physician Assistant with over 15 years of experience specializing in solid organ transplant, reconstructive surgery, and emergency medicine. Erica is a Certified Mastery Level Integrative Health Practitioner and also serves as faculty teaching Mastery Level studies at the Integrative Health Practitione

What a pleasure I had talking to Dr Daved Rosensweet about all the hormones today! Dr Rosensweet AKA the "Menopause Doctor" is a fountain of knowledge and we covered so much in such a short amount of time, including; - HRT versus BHRT (bioidentical hormone therapy) - symptoms of low hormones and perimenopause - NIGHT SWEATS and vaginal dryness - endocrine disruptors - nutrition and lifestyle factors for hormone health - our protective estrogens - converting pregnenolone to estrogen And lots more. You are sure to take away some nuggets of gold from this conversation. We both hope you thoroughly enjoy it. And be sure to grab your FREE COPE of "Happy Healthy Hormones" below! Dr. Rosensweet graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1968. He has been in private medical practice since 1971, and has had offices in New Mexico, California, and Colorado and is currently in practice in Southwest Florida. Dr. Rosensweet was the clinical physician involved in the very first Nurse Practitioner training p

This week I welcomed Carole Murko to the podcast for another very thoughtful conversation. I really enjoy these types of conversations as they allow me to tap into some ideas and concepts I have been pondering on. In this conversation we touched on many interesting topics including; pausing to stop and smell the roses how there's no such thing as work life "balance" the God particle female divinity consciousness prayer and manifestation self belief and success making radical changes to achieve happiness And much much more! Carole Murko is a consultant for Dr Joe Dispenza's company Neuro Change Solutions, a Qigong instructor, herbalist, and nutrition coach. As the founder of Love.Eat.Heal, Carole champions the belief that true healing begins with self-love, conscious eating, and wellness practices such as breathwork, meditation, and journaling. Find out more and her work here; https://www.loveeatheal.com/ linked in - carole-murko-2b310b instagram - loveeatheal As always, let us know what you think i