The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Episode 88: Holiday Survival Tips with Ro

Holiday Survival Tips with Ro
In this episode I chat with my right hand gal, Romana Brennan. Romana is our other functional medicine registered dietitian here at Functional Fueling. In this episode we provide our best holiday survival tips, sharing with you how we navigate the holiday season, and what to do and what not to do to make this your healthiest year yet. You can find all of the practical strategies we discuss in this episode in this year's Holiday Guide here.
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Our top traditional Thanksgiving recipe swaps
How to beat constipation and bloating with travel and holiday meals
Navigating conversations around your eating decisions at meals
How to set yourself up for success before Holiday meals with a step-by-step game plan for a morning and evening Holiday party
Our favorite supplements for digestion around Holiday meals
How to navigate alcohol - whats a safe amount, how to prep before and after for success. Healthier wine and drink alternatives.
Strategies to support your circadian rhythm during the Holiday season
How to manage time and financial stress with nutrition changes
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Episode 87: Understanding and Navigating Secondary Infertility with Functional Medicine with Dr. Kalea Wattles

Understanding and Navigating Secondary Infertility with Functional Medicine with Dr. Kalea Wattles
Secondary infertility is when mothers experience difficulties conceiving or carrying their second baby to term. In this episode I interview naturopathic doctor and fertility expert, Dr. Kalea Wattles of Functional Fertility to share why secondary infertility occurs and how functional medicine is helping thousands of women overcome secondary infertility. Whether you are experiencing secondary infertility or trying to conceive with your first, second or fifth baby, this episode is a must listen to learn more about pre-conception health!
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is secondary infertility and who is most afflicted?
Are there things that occur during pregnancy or after that can put a woman at higher risk of experiencing secondary infertility?
Are there things a mom can do during her first pregnancy to decrease chances of secondary infertility?
The link between HLA antibodies and the risk of secondary infertility
Can secondary infertility be caused by a change in sperm morphology or motility or is it primarily changes in the mother’s health?
Dr. Kalea's recommended secondary infertility lab workup
The functional treatment options for secondary infertility
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Episode 86: [The LOdown] The Role of Bile and the Gallbladder in Hashimotos and Hypothyroidism

[The LOdown] The Role of Bile and the Gallbladder in Hashimotos and Hypothyroidism
Bile is a digestive fluid that plays a profound role in thyroid health. Bile is made and released from the liver but stored in the gallbladder. In this episode we explore the connection between both the gallbladder and bile with the thyroid. I share about why many women are prone to hypothyroidism and estrogen dominance after a cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery and how thyroid hormones also play a role in bile flow.
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is bile
How bile impacts thyroid hormone levels
How the thyroid impacts bile salt production
The benefits of bile on the gut, estrogen and thyroid levels, cholesterol and more
Labs that can indicate bile issues
My top foods and supplements for supporting bile flow
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Episode 85: [The LOdown] My Labor & Post Birth Nutrition Plan

[The LOdown] My Labor & Post Birth Nutrition Plan
In this episode I share the exact foods, hydration solutions and herbs I put together for both labor and the first forty days after birth. I explain the rationale behind these and the exact meals and snacks I made. If you're currently pregnant, trying to conceive or even just curious about what the nutritional needs are during labor and in the fourth trimester, tune in to learn more!
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
the fuel demands of labor
what I prepped for labor and why
nutrition and hydration considerations for quick healing from birth
my meal ideas for the fourth trimester
galactagogue herbs to help support breastmilk production
Mentioned Show links 👇👇👇
Pregnancy Nutrition, Supplement, and Must Haves blog post
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Force of Nature Regenerative Meat 
 
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Episode 84: Can Stem Cell Therapy Help with Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism w/ Dr. Jeff Gross

Can Stem Cell Therapy Help with Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism?
Stem cell therapy is becoming a more common regenerative medicine treatment. It targets promoting repair and healing of damaged or diseased cells and tissues to restore normal function. In this week's podcast episode I interview Dr. Jeff Gross, an esteemed neurosurgeon and the founder of Recellebrate to tell us all about stem cell therapy. We discuss the potential benefits, how stem cell therapy works, and complimentary treatments that can be done alongside stem cell therapy.
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is stem cell therapy and the mechanisms of how it works
The different types of stem cells that may be used for a patient and their sourcing
The potential benefits of stem cell therapy for Hashimoto's and non-autoimmune hypothyroidism
The average timeline of treatment for stem cell therapy for endocrine conditions
How athletic populations use stem cell therapy for injury recovery
Treatments like RX, herbs and supplementation that can be done alongside stem cell therapy
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Episode 83: [The LOdown] How Mold Disrupts Reproductive & Thyroid Hormones

[The LOdown] How Mold Disrupts Reproductive & Thyroid Hormones
In my functional medicine training I spent time learning about mold and environmental toxins and their impact on the endocrine system. I even did additional training in this subject because I found it truly fascinating. At that point I had already been working in the space of hormones for several years but was never *looking* for mold or heavy metals as a root cause. I knew they mattered and what to do if they were ever an issue but didn’t know just how much these things could have an impact in really resistant and peculiar health issues. Until I dealt with it myself...In this podcast episode I share more about my story, how mold impacts thyroid and reproductive hormones and symptoms that could indicate mold illness. 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
how mold functions as endocrine disruptor
the impact of mold on testosterone, progesterone and estrogen levels
the link to leptin and insulin resistance
how mold toxins can trigger autoimmunity and thyroid issues
the important role of deiodoinase enzymes in thyroid hormone conversion
symptoms of mold illness
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Link to Mold & Gut Health episode
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Episode 82: [The LOdown] Long COVID and EBV's Role in Thyroid & Period Problems

[The LOdown] Long COVID and EBV's Role in Thyroid & Period Problems
Infections like COVID and EBV play an important role in sex and thyroid hormones. COVID has been shown to affect female reproductive health, causing dysmenorrhea or irregular menstrual cycles, and premenstrual symptoms. EBV has strong ties to its role in thyroid imbalances. A 2015 Polish study found the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in the thyroid cells of 80% of people with Hashimoto’s and 62.5 percent of people with Graves’ disease. And it's estimated that 66.7% of individuals that have long COVID had EBV reactivation. In this episode we dive into exactly what these viruses are, how these two viruses affect hormones and I share some insight into our treatment strategies. If you are currently experiencing the long term symptoms of COVID and/or have a history of mono, tune in to learn more!
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Long COVID and Post COVID risk factors
Functional testing for Long COVID
How COVID affects hormones
The link between COVID and the Epstein–Barr virus
 
The diagnostic criteria for EBV
The prevalence of EBV in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Our 4-part treatment approach to EBV deactivation
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Episode 81: Micro-immunotherapy: A Novel Treatment for Hashimoto's and Autoimmunity

Micro-immunotherapy: A Novel Treatment for Hashimoto's and Autoimmunity
Micro-immunotherapy is a novel treatment approach that has taken popularity throughout functional medicine in Europe. You may be familiar with the more common treatment, immunotherapy. We define how they differ and why their differences is a key piece to the safety of micro-immunotherapy. In this episode I interview Christian Sohmen with the makers of Micro-immunotherapy to tell us about how this treatment approach works for those with autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is micro-immunotherapy and how it works, its similarities and differences to immunotherapy?
What is happening with the immune system in autoimmune conditions?
What are the therapeutic targets of micro-immunotherapy in Hashimoto’s?
How does one administer micro-immunotherapy and what is sequential dosing?
Can micro-immunotherapy be combined with other treatments like naltrexone, herbs, vitamins, etc?
The length of time one can expect to utilize micro-immunotherapy for autoimmune diseases
Outcomes patients have seen with micro-immunotherapy for autoimmunity
The support roles micro-immunotherapy in mitochondrial function, allergies and long COVID
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Episode 80: [AMA]: Thyroid Healing, Colostrum vs. Collagen, Amenorrhea, Workout Fueling & More

[The LOdown] Ask me Anything: Thyroid Healing, Colostrum vs. Collagen, Amenorrhea, Workout Fueling & More
Welcome to our first ask me anything episode! I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to answer some of the most asked questions you guys have asked this month over on Instagram. In this episode we chat about how to heal your thyroid when thyroid medicine isn't cutting it, how to know if you need specific supplements, amenorrhea and fueling strategies around workouts and more. Tune in to learn more and let me know if you guys want me to do these more often!
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
1:53: Can and should you balance your hormones with an eating disorder?
4:44: Getting off thyroid RX and healing thyroid naturally
9:54: Is the erythritol in oral care products safe?
13:55: Collagen vs. Colostrum  - which one do you need, if any?
17:39: Non-toxic coffee recommendations and what to look for
23:16: Meals around workouts and how to address weight loss resistance
27:15: The use of wearables like Oura, their accuracy and how to interpret the data
32:10: How much fat should you eat around workouts?
Important show links 👇👇👇
How to Reverse Low Thyroid Function W/O Pills Episode
Cellular Stress in Hypothyroidism with Dr. Eric Balcavage Episode
7 Day Free Trial of Strength in Hormones Workouts (fueling for workouts masterclass & recipes included!)
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Episode 79: [The LOdown] Bacterial Vaginosis, Yeast Infections and the Vaginal Microbiome to Hormone Connection

[The LOdown] Bacterial Vaginosis, Yeast Infections and the Vaginal Microbiome to Hormone Connection
 Vaginal infections like Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and Yeast Infections afflict women at every age. In this episode we discuss the interplay between these infections and hormones. We discuss why these infections are more common during pregnancy, oral contraceptive use and menopause. We also chat about natural ways to positively influence the vaginal microbiome through food and supplemental strategies to help prevent and heal vaginal infections. 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
why BV and yeast infections occur
why vaginal infections matter for fertility
the role of pH and things that influence pH
the link between hormones and vaginal infections
the role of lactobacillus in the vaginal microbiome and how to influence it
the link between your gut microbiome and vaginal microbiome
testing recommendations for recurrent vaginal infections
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