The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Episode 42: Review of My Last Healing Decade and My Current Staple Habits

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  

Episode 41: Vitamin E in Acne, PMS and Hormones w/ Dr. Barrie Tan

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  

Episode 40: Oral Health and Hormones with Sara Mercier

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

Episode 39: A Holistic Approach to Gestational Diabetes w/ Dr. Angela Potter

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

Episode 38: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Menopause w/ Michael E. Platt, MD

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

Episode 37: Progesterone’s Role in Hormone Balance w/ Heather Rhodes

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  

Episode 36: A Peek Inside Strength in Hormones Workouts with Joe

I am so excited to have my husband back on the show! For those of you who don't know Joe is an athletic performance coach and the lead programmer/coach of the Strength in Hormones Workouts. In this episode, we discuss the Strength in Hormones Workout Program. We share how this program came to be and my personal journey with my own workouts and hormone healing. We also go over some common questions we have received about the program and how to navigate the app once you join us. Most importantly we discuss the effectiveness behind our Strength in Hormones workouts in balancing your hormones, supporting metabolism and improving fitness!   A few things we chat about 👇👇👇 The core components of the Strength in Hormones Workout program Zone 2 training and it's benefit for women's health The key to hormone supportive workouts The importance of progressive training in your workout results Important show links 👇👇👇 Download one free week of Strength in Hormones Workouts Learn more about Coach Joe

Episode 35: How to Slow the Aging Process Naturally with Dr. Peter Kozlowski

With endless products on the market that claim to slow down the process of aging, Dr. Peter Kozlowski shares the truth about the simple steps needed to slow the aging process naturally. Dr. Peter Kozlowski uses a broad array of tools to find the source of the body's dysfunction. He takes the time to listen to his patients and plots their history on a timeline, considering what makes them unique and co-creating with them a truly individualized care plan. Currently, he works with patients online and in person via his Chicago, Illinois, and Bozeman, Montana-based offices. Dr. Kozlowski did his residency in Family Practice but started training in Functional Medicine as an intern. He trained in the clinics with leaders in his field, including Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Susan Blum. A few things we chat about 👇👇👇 How toxins and the gut affect the aging process High levels of cortisol and its connection to aging Eliminating environmental toxins for anti-aging Lab testing for optimizing the aging process Important show links 👇👇👇 Order your copy of Get The Func Out on Amazon! Follow Dr. Koz on Facebook and Instagram Learn more about lab testing through our 1:1 Coaching program 

Episode 34: Nurturing Our Feminine Spirit with Camille

A little something wild for this episode, as Camille Willemain shares about the wild within every woman as we embody the feminine spirit. Being part of the Whole Woman cohort of the Earth Daughters community - I can 100% share it has been an absolutely life-changing experience for me. I've found come to find parallel connections between working with the divine feminine spirit within and root cause hormone healing. Tune in to learn what nurturing our feminine spirit means. A few things we chat about 👇👇👇 What is the wild within every woman How to claim the divine feminine The mythological archetypes of the feminine spirit The power of vulnerability in root cause hormone healing Important show links 👇👇👇 Join thousands of women in the sacred sisterhood and receive free resources for divine feminine embodiment For your wild woman inspiration, follow @earthdaughters on Instagram  Learn about our hormone programs

Episode 33: PCOS and Fertility with Dr. Angela Potter

PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the leading causes of infertility in women, affecting as many as 5 million women according to the CDC. In this episode, Dr. Angela Potter explains why PCOS leads to infertility and the steps you can take prior to conception to make fertility possible for you. 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 👇👇👇 How and why PCOS affects fertility Checklist for optimum fertility When to start addressing your PCOS symptoms prior to fertility How to support egg quality 1st trimester care with PCOS and prevention of Gestational Diabetes (GDM) Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about her practice at www.drangelapotter.com and follow her YouTube Channel! PCOS Fertility Protocol Follow me on Instagram @nutritionwithlo Work with us 1:1 for PCOS hormone balancing