The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Episode 68: Your Guide to Navigating Endocrine Disruptors and Clean Beauty That Actually Works with Avery Morales

Your Guide to Navigating Endocrine Disruptors and Clean Beauty That Actually Works with Avery Morales
You may have heard the term endocrine disruptors and know that they're lurking in many of the common household, beauty products and foods. The question is- where does one start? Is it really that important and which ones are worse than others? How do we reduce endocrine disruptor exposure and live a "non-toxic life" without driving ourselves crazy about every little exposure. I've brought on the expert, Avery Morales to shed light on this subject and gracefully guide you through how to navigate endocrine disruptors. We talk about the importance, especially around conception, and when and how to get started. This episode is a follow up to our first episode on Clean Living and Endocrine Disruptors.
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Recent regulatory changes in this space
How endocrine disruptors affect the body and the different types of EDC's
Greenwashing and its prevalence in the beauty space
PFA's and the right type of water filtration and cookware
What we should we look for in sunscreen
Contamination issues in food
Thoughts on essential oils functioning as an endocrine disruptor and if they're safer than synthetic fragrance
How to support detoxification if and when exposed
Resources for product guidance in this space
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Link to EWG clean water database
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Episode 67: [The LOdown] The Period Issue - Is it PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?

[The LOdown] The Period Issue - Is it PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is one of the most common causes of irregular periods in women. However, a less common but prevalent cause of irregular periods is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or HA. Each condition shares similarities but also many differences to one another. As someone who was personally mis-diagnosed with PCOS, this is an issue near and dear to my heart. Once I was able to uncover the real root cause of my irregular cycles that's when I finally was able to recover my period and be on the way to recovering the many hormonal, metabolic and digestive symptoms that came with not having one for several years. In this episode I share what you should know about the cause of irregular periods, the similarities and differences between these conditions and how this impacts treatment. Tune in to learn more!
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
An intro to what is PCOS and how it's diagnosed (hint: it's not just follicles/cysts on an ultrasound)
An intro to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and how it is diagnosed
The symptom and lab similarities between the two conditions
The symptom and lab differences between the two conditions
The adverse consequences of irregular cycles untreated caused by both conditions
How to get the blood work you need to figure out the cause of your irregular cycles so that you can recover them
What to do if your goal for cycle recovery is to conceive
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Episode 66: Your Questions Answered: Working with a Midwife, Placenta Encapsulation and Natural Birth with Courtney Scott

Your Questions Answered: Working with a Midwife, Placenta Encapsulation and Natural Birth with Courtney Scott
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is Midwifery 
The differences between working with a midwife vs. an OB-GYN for birth. How you can choose to also work with both via co-care.
Overview of natural birth, home birth and the safety and benefits of each
What is placenta encapsulation, it's safety and purposes
What is postpartum belly binding and how does it work
Support resources during pregnancy and for new moms from traditional birthing origin
 
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Episode 65: [The LOdown] I'm Pregnant! My Experience and What I'm Eating & Supplementing

[The LOdown] I'm Pregnant! My Experience and What I'm Eating & Supplementing
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
my journey from HA, hypothyroidism and ovarian dysfunction here
symptoms I experienced in the first trimester and how I managed them
labs I ordered for myself in the first trimester
foods and supplements I am taking right now and why
my birth hopes
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Episode 64: The Quality of Your Meat Matters More Than Produce For You- Here's Why

The Quality of Your Meat Matters More Than Produce For You- Here's Why
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What you need to know about conventional meat and the production and nutritional quality of it.
The different labelings in agriculture and what they mean for you and the animal's wellbeing: organic vs. cage free vs. grass fed vs. pasture raised
What is regenerative agriculture and why is it better for the animal and the environment?
Why I don't eat muscle meats and believe in the importance of bone in and full fat quality animal proteins for human health.
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Episode 63: [The LOdown] Functional Fueling® for Your Workouts

[The LOdown] Functional Fueling® for Your Workouts
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Nutritional needs before exercise with different timeframes of eating 
Nutritional needs after exercise
Fueling and hydration intake during exercise, if working out for more than 90 minutes
The physiology of fuel burning during exercise and why what you eat around it matters
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Episode 62: The Science Behind the Lagree Method & why so many women (like me) love it

The Science Behind the Lagree Method & why so many women (like me) love it
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is the Lagree Fitness workout and what's the science behind how it works
How and why is it different from traditional Pilates as well as traditional strength training?
The best way to implement Lagree workouts to reap the maximum benefits
What is something common you see that people are doing wrong with Lagree that could be sabotaging their results?
What modifications should women be aware about if they are pregnant?
Important show links 👇👇👇
Learn more about our Strength in Hormones workout program and join with a 7 day free trial. We teach you to integrate classes like Lagree once per week into your regimen if you enjoy doing them alongside our SIH workouts!
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TIMESTAMP:
00:00 Introduction
06:13 The Evolution of Lagree Method
09:31 Core Components of Lagree Fitness
15:00 Tempo and Isometric Contractions
26:09 Safer way to Strengthen Muscles
29:33 Benefits of Lagree Training
34:14 The Difference in Body Building and Lagree
40:07 The benefits of Lagree during pregnancy
41:44 Accessing Lagree outside of Studios
43:13 The Future of Lagree Equipment
 

Episode 61: [The LOdown] How Common Acne Treatments Work & Safer Effective Solutions

[The LOdown] How Common Acne Treatments Work & Safer Effective Solutions
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Common acne treatments and how they work to clear acne (spironolactone, birth control, retinoids and acutane)
The role of hormones in acne development and acne clearing
Dietary and supplemental treatment that mimics common acne treatments
Important show links 👇👇👇
Acne is one of the most common conditions we work with in practice. We have a 99% success rate in clearing even the most stubborn acne cases. Our hormone testing packages provide the answers and jumpstart you need to get started on your skin clearing journey. Book your DUTCH Testing package today and use code "podcast" now through 5/24 to save $50!
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Episode 60: Histamine's Role in Inflammation, the Immune System and Hormones

Histamine's Role in Inflammation, the Immune System and Hormones
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is histamine and what's the connection to the immune system and inflammatory response?
What is histamine intolerance and how does it compare to mast cell activation syndrome?
What are common histamine intolerance symptoms?
What are the common foods that people have problems with that have histamine intolerance issues?
What's the connection between autoimmunity, long COVID and POTS and histamine?
How does histamine influence mental health disorders?
Role of hormones and cyclical hormonal changes in estrogen and progesterone's influence on histamine
What does it look like to treat histamine with functional nutrition?
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Our Inflammation Hormony program kicks off on April 22nd! Join the Inflammation Hormony waitlist here
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Episode 59: How to Use Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) for Both Contraceptive and Fertility Purposes

How to Use Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) for Both Contraceptive and Fertility Purposes
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is Fertility Awareness Method and how did it come to be?
What are the different FAM tools (cervical mucus, BBT, etc.)?
Cervical mucus - what changes can we expect throughout the menstrual cycle? What do these changes mean (hormonal, sperm motility, etc.)
BBT - what changes can we expect throughout the menstrual cycle? What does this temperature change mean about hormonal function and where you are in the cycle?
What are the shortcomings with OPK or LH test strips?
What is the accuracy of FAM for contraception? When are our green/red days based off FAM?
What about fertility? When is the best day(s) to conceive based on FAM?
Where does someone start with FAM who is currently on an oral contraceptive but wants to switch to a non-hormonal contraception option?
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