The Functional Fueling® Podcast

Let's talk about the trending Berberine supplement. Berberine isn't new, its been around for a long time and is a common supplement I use in practice. Tune in to learn more about Berberine and the five underlying causes of metabolic resistance that go beyond berberine supplementation.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is berberine and how does it work in the body What is metabolism? My personal metabolism resistance story and how I overcame it The 5 underlying causes we see in practice when clients are experiencing weight loss resistance Necessary testing for identifying your underlying causes Important show links 👇👇👇 Book a free call to learn more about 1:1 coaching Follow me on Instagram

Dr. Sam Zand is a psychiatrist with a holistic approach to treating mental health conditions. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Better U, a company offering at-home ketamine therapy and holistic mental health programs.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is holistic psychiatry and how does it compare to traditional psychiatry? Anti-depressants- how they work and their efficacy What the research says about ketamine in mental health conditions How ketamine therapy compares to other treatments like talk therapy and EMDR The one thing to do before you go to sleep every night to bring joy to your life Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about BetterU - at home ketamine therapy Learn more about Calm Clinic - psychiatry and therapy Join The Athenian Way for holistic mood and stress resources this month! - get $20 off your first month with code 'subscriber' Follow me on Instagram  

In this episode I share about the role that nutrition and hormones play in prevention of the top causes of death in women, according to the CDC. I share the essential information women should know at a young age to change cellular programming and turn off genes with the power of food as medicine. Tune into this episode to learn the role of nutrition and hormones in major diseases like heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer and what steps you can take at a young age to prevent these diseases.   Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about 1:1 coaching with advanced labs Connect with with me on  Instagram  

Hello Everyone - welcome to SEASON 5 of the Strength in Hormones Podcast! I am so excited for this season as we have some amazing guests. To kick off this season is Dionne Detraz, an Integrative and Functional Cancer Dietitian, author of “The Cancer Diet Cookbook”, and Founder of Ground & Root Cancer Nutrition. She shares tips on hormone related cancer prevention & treatment.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is cancer? Are hormone related cancers only genetic? What are the different types of hormone related cancers? Nutrition strategies for cancer prevention and preventing recurrence The role of emotional wellness in cancer outcomes Phytoestrogens - safe or not for hormone cancers? Important show links 👇👇👇 Try my anti-carcinogen meat marinade recipe Join The Athenian Way Community Waitlist Stay connected with me on my Instagram or book a consultation for private coaching

It's my birthday and I'm stepping into my 30's! As I embrace this new decade, I had a moment to reflect back on the past decade of healing and how my intentions have shifted so much and how this has strengthened me as a practitioner. One of my reflections (the biggest) was on my personal health journey of my 20's with hormonal imbalances, gut issues and the self applied regimens and testing I did to bring me where I am today.   As of late, I've really focused on lifestyle practices that benefit my mental health. So, I wanted to share with you a few things I've been doing that have made the greatest impact on how I take care of my health within my home, nutrition and physical activity.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 A review of my last healing decade My top 10 favorite things I'm doing for my health right now Some personal and professional updates Important show links 👇👇👇 Catch up on some older episodes of the podcast Stay connected with me on my Instagram  

Welcome to the show Dr. Barrie Tan! Dr. Tan is a trailblazer and expert on Vitamin E. In this episode we talk about Vitamin E's role in acne, PMS and women's hormones! For the last 35 years, Dr. Tan has immersed himself in researching vitamin E and is considered one of the world’s foremost experts, credited with discovering tocotrienol in three major natural sources – palm, rice and annatto. He is the co-founder, with his wife, Elizabeth, of American River Nutrition. His mission is to deliver the highest-quality nutritional products, based on sound scientific research, to help people live longer, fuller, healthier lives.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 An overview of Vitamin E and the different forms How and where he discovered the most effective form of Vitamin E What the research says on these different forms of Vitamin E and their efficacy The role of Vitamin E in acne, PMS and hormones Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about Vitamin E and Dr. Tans research at www.barrietan.com Purchase his book The Truth About Vitamin E Learn more about essential minerals in my blog post  

We welcome Sara Mercier to our show to educate us on the connection of oral health and hormones.  Sara is a registered dental hygienist (RDH), certified Myofunctional Airway Specialist and Orofacial Myologist. Myofunctional therapists collaborate with a team of providers who are licensed to diagnose and treat conditions that arise from the poor oral rest posture that myofunctional therapy is designed to correct.    The goal of Myofunctional Therapy is to achieve proper oral rest posture that allows the tongue to be lightly suctioned to the roof of the mouth from the tip all the way to the back of the tongue, lips lightly closed without the chin muscle helping, and nasal breathing 24/7.   Sara works with clients to correct sleep disordered breathing, sleep apnea, TMJ disorder, clenching/grinding, etc. to address and correct the root cause of these health problems.   Oral health and hormones is not a connection most people think about. However our oral health plays such in important role in so many facets of our health.  Tune in to learn more!     A few things we chat about 👇👇👇 What is proper tongue placement Sleep apnea root causes Oral microbiome, mouth breathing and gut health Teeth grinding and treatments Hydroxyappetite vs. Flouride toothpaste   Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about her practice at revealmyotherapy.com ! Listen to her podcast Healthy Mouth Healthy Life  Curious to know what your oral health says about your hormonal balance? Check out our 1:1 coaching program for testing

We welcome back Dr. Potter to our show. She is an expert in all things fertility and PCOS. In this episode we discuss a holistic approach to Gestational Diabetes. A condition which can be scary to some when diagnosed. We discuss questions like if GD is hereditary, will it increase risk of diabetes after pregnancy, the connection to PCOS and much  more. Common questions answered with simple practical solutions for a holistic approach to Gestational Diabetes.   Dr. Angela Potter is a functional medicine naturopathic doctor and leading expert in PCOS fertility. She is the creator of the PCOS Fertility Protocol that helps women with PCOS overcome infertility. Dr. Potter is also a speaker and has shared the stage with various CEO’s and global thought-leaders from corporations like Google, Microsoft and Headspace She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two kids.   A few things we chat about 👇👇👇 Explanation of Gestational Diabetes Risk factors GD may cause during pregnancy to mom and baby and during delivery process PCOS and GD connection Alternative options to the glucose challenge test Supplementation during pregnancy for GD Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about her practice at www.drangelapotter.com and follow her YouTube Channel! Follow me on Instagram @nutritionwithlo Work with us 1:1 for Gestational Diabetes

Dr. Platt joins us to talk about Hormone Replacement Therapy and Menopause. Dr. Platt has been a pioneer in the research and advancement of the therapeutic use of progesterone cream for use in managing progesterone deficiency. He is considered an important pioneer in observational, functional, alternative, and allopathic medicine focused on bio-identical hormones and adrenaline overload.  His three books “The Miracle of Bioidentical Hormones”, “Adrenaline Dominance” and “Platt Protocol” have received eleven literary awards. In this episode, Dr. Platt breaks down what women should know about hormone replacement therapy and menopause. He shares his perspective about working in the medicine and what he has seen in his years of practice using HRT. A few things we chat about 👇👇👇 What happens hormonally after menopause Women's fears around using HRT and what women should really know about the research The benefits of HRT on reducing menopausal symptoms and mitigating physiological changes that occur after menopause The difference between bioidentical HRT and synthetic HRT as well as oral and topical application Adrenaline and how it impacts us Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about his topical hormone replacement therapy at www.plattwellness.com Purchase copies of his books on Amazon Find out more about hormone testing through our 1:1 coaching program and lab testing

Dr. Heather Rhodes is a holistic pharmacist with a passion for women's health. In this episode we talk about the least talked about hormone - progesterone! Tune in to learn more about progesterone's role in hormone balance and why this hormone is so critical to our mood, cycle health and fertility.  While progesterone hormone replacement therapy is possible via a number of avenues (hormone replacement therapy, topical cream, etc), there is truly no perfect replacement for our body’s own progesterone production.  A few things we chat about 👇👇👇 What is progesterone and how it's made Benefits of natural progesterone production The progesterone and cortisol relationship How to naturally support progesterone Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn about the Total Hormone Reset with Heather  Stay connected on Instagram  Learn about your hormone levels with lab testing through our 1:1 Coaching program