The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Episode 49: Adrenal Hormones w/ Dr. Kelly Ruef of the DUTCH Test

Let's get into all things adrenal hormones with Dr. Kelly Ruef. Dr. Ruef is a licensed naturopathic doctor. She has been a clinical educator for Precision Analytical, makers of the DUTCH Test since 2019, and she spends most of her time educating on how urine hormone testing can improve the field of women’s and men’s health.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What are the adrenals and the adrenal hormones How the adrenal hormones influence other hormones and common symptoms in women How stress impacts TSH vs. thyroid hormones The role of the adrenals in peri-menopause and menopause How the dried urine hormone testing compares to blood hormone testing   Important show links 👇👇👇 Follow Dr. Ruef on Instagram @drkellyruef Purchase your own DUTCH Test with our Hormone Testing Package Join our 5 Festive Days of Functional Fueling holiday guide

Episode 48: Understanding Egg Quality and How to Boost It w/ Dr. Angela Potter

Our repeat guest, Dr. Angela Potter is back to help us understand egg quality and how to boost it. Dr. Angela is an expert in all things fertility, especially for those with PCOS. In this episode she helps you understand the role of egg quality in pre-conception and egg freezing and the factors that can influence it.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is AMH and how does it correlate to ovarian reserves Testing beyond AMH that can determine egg quality Is age the main factor in egg quality? We answer this question Tips to boost egg quality When to start thinking about egg quality prior to conception Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about Dr. Potter at www.drangelapotter.com Learn more about 1:1 Coaching and follow me on Instagram

Episode 47: From Macros to Holistic Health w/ Eliza Gellman

I am so happy to have Eliza Gellman on the show to talk about moving from macros to eating for holistic health. In this episode she shares her story of being macros obsessed to healing her body with holistic health. As a Registered Dietitian, I believe macros can work for some people and I do use this approach for some. It can be helpful for a very short period of time to learn food portions and plate balancing. However, it's important to me to first determine if this is the best way to help someone achieve their goal and if they can use macros in a way that is supportive and in no way detrimental to their health. If you are currently following a numbers focused macro eating plan and know that there could be a better way of nourishing your body - this episode is for you. We share why macro counting can be a slippery slope that can lead to disordered eating behaviors. Eliza shares her personal story with macro counting and how she moved to a place of nourishing her body holistically.     A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is macro counting The psychological and physical effects of a number obsessed diet How to build your trust muscle with moving away from macros Why I recommend eating real ice cream vs. low calorie alternatives How to prepare yourself for eating out and at social events Important show links 👇👇👇 Listen to the Hotter Than Health podcast  Stay connected with me on my Instagram or book a consultation for private coaching

Episode 46: Beyond Berberine: The 5 Underlying Causes of Metabolism Resistance

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

Episode 45: Holistic Psychiatry and Alternative Mental Health Treatments w/ Dr. Sam Zand

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  

Episode 44: Labs and Women’s Longevity Factors

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  

Episode 43: Hormone Cancer Prevention & Natural Treatments with Dionne Detraz, RD

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

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