635: THIS Could Be Behind Your Hormonal Challenges

Jul 29, 2019 | Podcast

In the last few weeks, I have been asked at least once a day to talk more about the link between gut health & hormones. I recently announced that I am pregnant and I’ve shared that I KNOW a big part of the reason I was able to get pregnant naturally is because I focused on improving my gut health in the months before conceiving.

If you’ve followed my story, you know it involves a number of hormonal imbalances. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) when I was 16 years old. In my mid-twenties, a fertility specialist told me I’d need medical interventions to get pregnant. In my early thirties I was diagnosed with hashimotos thyroiditis, an auto-immune thyroid condition. When I froze my eggs in 2017, I was again told that it was highly unlikely that I could get pregnant without intervention.

And yet, I did. In fact, we conceived the very first month we began to try.

But don’t fret – today’s episode isn’t about fertility (entirely). Our gut health impacts our hormones. Thyroid hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, insulin…gut health impacts menopause, energy, body composition and so much more.

That’s what we’re looking at today.

More On Gut Health

If you want to learn more about the gut, the gut brain axis and my path to a healthier body, check out the replay of this webinar I did with my dear friend Brooke a couple weeks ago.  If you’d like more info, leave a comment below and I’ll reach out to you via email, or you can email me directly.

There’s a follow up video here.

And another one here.

The getting started link I mention can be found right here but please reach out to me directly if you have any questions.

Ep 596: Your Gut Health Is Impacting Everything

I created a FB group where I talk more about my gut health and my partnership with THE Mental Wellness company focusing on healing via the gut/brain access. You can join us here if you’re interested!

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633: Obesagens, Endocrine Disruptors & Other Chemical Concerns

Jul 25, 2019 | Podcast

It’s been a while since we’ve talked about endocrine disruptors, obesagens and other chemical concerns that might play a role in your weight struggle, hormonal issues and other health challenges.

I’ve done a few episodes on the past, but this came up for me again as I was clearing out my kitchen for it’s renovation. Our kitchen collection has grown since my boyfriend moved in and people come by with plastic party-ware that gets left behind.

I am not here to say that making changes to your food wrap, dishware and cookware is an option for everyone or a priority for all. However, I do think it’s an important conversation to have, especially for those of us who are putting time and money into hormone issues, weight issues or any other health challenge.

What are endocrine disruptors?

Most importantly, listen to today’s episode in full. In short. they are exogenous chemicals that interfere with any hormone action. That could include blood sugar balance, thyroid function, fertility, fat burning and so much more.

What I’ve bought for my own kitchen:

Skillets, pots & bakeware from Le Creuset (in Indigo)

For less expensive options, choose stainless steel or cast iron. Glass is also a good bakeware option.

Weck for glass storage containers

Bee’s Wrap reusable food wrap

As I add baby gear to the mix, I’ll be sure to share my choices and why I made them.

For past episodes on this topic, check out episode 145 of the Primal Potential podcast

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