The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Episode 92:[The LOdown] PMDD vs. PMS

[The LOdown] PMDD vs. PMS
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and how does it compare to PMS?
The role of progesterone metabolism in PMDD
Why "optimal" progesterone levels may not be optimal for women with PMDD
Testing for PMDD
Common PMS symptoms and why they occur
The hormonal and inflammation-related causes of PMS
Natural treatment recommendations for PMS
 
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Episode 91: Anti-Aging and Acne Mistakes with Esthetician & Acne Expert Danielle Gronich

Anti-Aging and Acne Mistakes with Esthetician & Acne Expert Danielle Gronich
 
A few things we chat about 👇👇👇
The top 3 skincare mistakes people make that are experiencing cystic and fungal acne
What is fungal acne and how does it compare to acne vulgaris?
The key differences and similarities in products and treatment recommendations between acne vulgaris and fungal acne?
The ingredients in most acne products that can cause your skin to age faster
The common "clean" products people are using that can clog their pores?
The best route to approach acne - root cause treatment vs. fancy topical treatments
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Episode 90: [The LOdown] Protein & Lean Muscle Building

 [The LOdown] Protein & Lean Muscle Building
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
How protein supports lean muscle building
Determining how much protein to eat, how to time it and how carbohydrate intake influences this number
Why you should focus less on total daily protein intake and more on sources and amount per meal
How soon after exercise you should consume protein
The benefits of leucine and creatine monohydrate and where to find them in food sources
 
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Episode 89: [The LOdown] AMA: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Appetite and Hunger Hormones, and Inflammation

 [The LOdown] AMA: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Appetite and Hunger Hormones, and Inflammation
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Supporting healthy progesterone while trying to conceive
How to stimulate appetite and support digestion with REDS (relative energy deficiency in sport) or low energy availability 
Blood markers for Insulin Resistance
How to know if you're eating too healthy or too much fiber for HA (hypothalamic amenorrhea) recovery
Can anxiety and bad sleep be a sign of HA recovery?
Top things I would do for fertility preparation again
What to do if CRP (c reactive protein lab) is too high - what else to test for and how to lower
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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
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Pregnancy Nutrition, Supplement, and Must Haves blog post
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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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