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702: How to Heal Trauma and Rebuild Trust Through Connectability with Anna Runkle

December 11, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

I’m one of millions of women specifically trying to parent themselves while parenting children… and it can be seriously exhausting. And when childhood trauma still comes back to haunt us in midlife and beyond, life can feel impossible.

That’s why I’ve invited trauma expert Anna Runkle on for this powerful episode to help unpack why so many midlife women are still impacted by old trauma, and how that buried stress shows up in our bodies.

We dive into the hidden ways trauma can lead us to isolate, dysregulate our nervous system, and disrupt key hormones like cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin.

Anna and I break down how this cascade of stress and deregulation can spark inflammation, oxidative stress, blood-sugar swings, and even contribute to autoimmune issues that so many women face.

But most importantly, Anna shares simple, compassionate tools to help regulate your nervous system and finally begin healing the deeper patterns driving overwhelm in midlife.

Ready to feel more grounded in this season of life? Hit play and listen now!

Anna Runkle

Anna Runkle is the creator of the popular YouTube channel, blog, courses, and coaching programs that provide tools for adults to heal dysregulation and other common trauma symptoms, helping them feel better and change their lives. Anna’s methods were developed through research, her mentoring of hundreds of individuals over the years, and her direct experience healing her own symptoms of early trauma. She’s the author of Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck and Connectability: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, and Feel (At Last) Like You Belong.

IN THIS EPISODE

Understanding nervous system deregulation
How Anna learned to adapt after childhood trauma
Symptoms that can manifest from over-functioning
How to manage stressors and stay regulated day to day
Top ways we can start to regulate, especially when deregulated
How connection can be a huge tool for healing
Free resources and where you can find more from Anna!

QUOTES

“All these weird symptoms that I had… It’s neurological dysregulation. It’s really normal. Everybody gets dysregulated sometimes, but those of us who are traumatized as kids are often more prone to it. It happens more easily. It’s more intense. It’s harder to get out of.”

“Early trauma is very strongly correlated later in life with high rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, reproductive disorders, just about everything bad.”

“Those three things– dysregulation, disconnection, and self-defeating behavior– those are the things that can just take you out and keep you stuck in trauma forever. So the good news is you can learn to reregulate.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order Anna’s Book: CONNECTABILITY: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, And Feel (At Last) Like You Belong HERE

Order Anna’s other book: Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck HERE

Anna’s Website

Anna Runkle on YouTube

Anna Runkle on Instagram

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701: Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Exhaustion: The Hormone Conversation You Deserve with Dr. Carrie Jones

December 9, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feel like you’re just not yourself mentally in midlife? Trust me, you are absolutely not crazy for wondering what’s going on in your brain.

In this episode, hormone expert Dr. Carrie Jones joins me to unpack the very real brain changes and hormone fluctuations that make midlife feel like a rollercoaster.

Dr. Carrie brings refreshing honesty about giving herself grace on the days when her brain simply says “no” and how that compassion is essential for all of us navigating this season of life.

We dive into the midlife “reckoning,” when so many women realize it’s time to reevaluate who they are, what they want, and say goodbye to what no longer serves them.

Together, we explore why midlife can leave you feeling out of whack, how hormones drive these shifts, and what you can do to support your brain with more clarity and ease.

Tune in to feel validated and empowered as you move through this transformative stage of life!

Carrie Jones ND, FABNE, MPH

Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on women’s health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women’s health and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health and was one of the first to become board-certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology. She was the first Medical Director for the DUTCH Test and the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health. Now, she’s the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix Formulations and Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University.

IN THIS EPISODE

Addressing common brain-related perimenopause symptoms
How bringing on hormones can ease midlife symptoms
Top lifestyle interventions for perimenopause and menopause
How hormone changes in midlife impact routine and efficiency
The odd perimenopause symptoms no one talks about
How Dr. Jones manages patient care differently as a Naturopath
How to confidently find an expert you can address symptoms with
Easy ways to add exercise and strength to your daily routine

QUOTES

“We still have good days and bad days and things we cannot control. And because I can’t control the rollercoaster that my inherent hormones are on, and I can’t control necessarily what the neurons in my brain are doing… I actually give myself a lot of grace.”

“Even for as educated as I am, I’m not alone. There are a lot of women struggling, and there are a lot of women struggling a lot more than me, unfortunately.”

“$26 billion are lost on women in perimenopause and early menopause due to absenteeism and loss in productivity because they just don’t feel like they can do it. Their brain feels like it’s on the fritz.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website

Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram

Dr Carrie Jones’ Podcast: Hello Hormones

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700: The Hidden Cause of Migraines And Headaches: Histamine, Hormones, and Perimenopause with Dr. Meg Mill

December 4, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

80% of migraine sufferers are women. And I hear way too many women say their doctors brush off their complaints of headaches and migraines, giving no real, lasting solutions.

So that ends here!

I’ve invited the brilliant Dr. Meg Mill on the podcast to unpack the real connection between hormones, histamine, and headaches, especially as it relates to midlife hormonal changes.

You’ll learn the first practical steps—like:

balancing blood sugar
reducing oxidative stress
spotting symptom patterns
simplifying food eliminations
and choosing the right supplements

—to finally get ahead of chronic migraines. This conversation is all about giving you the clarity, tools, and confidence to support your body instead of suffering in silence.

Tune in to discover the migraine solutions every woman deserves!

Dr. Meg Mill

Dr. Meg Mill is a leading women’s health expert, Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy, and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience. She’s the creator of the R.A.D.I.A.N.T. Method, a proprietary root-cause framework that empowers women to rebalance their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and reclaim their energy and confidence. Through her virtual Functional Medicine practice and membership community, the Women’s Wellness Collective, Dr. Meg has guided hundreds of women to lasting relief. A bestselling author and host of the top-rated podcast A Little Bit Healthier, she’s a sought-after speaker and summit host.

IN THIS EPISODE

Dr. Meg Mill’s experience with people suffering from headaches
Avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach to headache management
Understanding a variety of potential migraine triggers
The hormonal component to headaches and migraines
The connection between insulin resistance and headaches
Managing system-wide inflammation to help ease headaches
Specific foods that can contribute to migraines
How to get more support if you’re suffering from migraines

QUOTES

”Sometimes it’s looking at your hormones in the way you’re metabolizing. You may actually have low estrogen… so what we need to look at is how you metabolize your estrogen.”

“The more we can keep our blood sugar balanced throughout the day and night, the better [it is] for migraines.”

“If you can take away any message from this conversation, it’s that there’s hope and there ARE things you can do [for migraines].”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Meg Mill’s FREE GUIDE: Say Goodbye to Headaches Naturally

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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Dr. Meg Mill’s Website

Dr. Meg Mill on Instagram

Dr. Meg Mill’s Podcast: A Little Bit Healthier

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699: Managing Anxiety and Identity in Midlife + Why You Need Community More Than Supplements with Rosie Acosta

December 2, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Here’s your invitation to slow down, tune in, and truly support yourself through the midlife transition.

Because all the changes in menopause, emotionally and physically, can seriously rock your identity.

That’s why I’ve invited mindfulness expert Rosie Acosta on the podcast to explore the intersection of mindfulness and menopause, and how being in a community with other women can make this season of life feel less isolating and so much more empowering.

Rosie shares how anxiety can become a messenger to your body rather than an enemy, and offers simple breathing techniques so you can feel grounded anytime, anywhere.

Together, we redefine what womanhood and wellness look like in midlife and beyond—more connected and more intentional than ever.

Listen now to feel seen and inspired on your midlife journey!

Rosie Acosta

Rosie Acosta is a mindfulness teacher at Headspace and author of You Are Radically Loved: A Healing Journey to Self-Love. With over 20 years of study and a decade of teaching, she’s led transformative retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings worldwide. A devoted advocate for equity and intergenerational healing, she volunteers with the Re-Evolution Prison Project and is earning her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine. She’s also the host of The Radically Well Podcast.

IN THIS EPISODE

What relationships and community in midlife should look like
How to use mindfulness to support changes in menopause
Mindful ways to manage anxiety rather than fighting against it
The uptick in early perimenopause and autoimmune disorders
Using mindfulness to shift the menopause narrative
What radical love looks like for a woman in midlife
Embracing change and your evolving identity in menopause
About Rosie’s Book: You Are Radically Loved

QUOTES

“As a perimenopause expert, it’s like a moving target. Something that worked one day might not work the next. I think if I had to give the people listening right now just one technique that works, it’s learning how to use your breath to ground, to create safety even if it’s just for a couple of minutes.”

“I think the more that we have conversations like this, the more normalized it will become, and the more normalized having these conversations will become. It gives us the empowerment and the invitation to ask questions, to ask our doctors to do the right types of tests, to get different opinions, to explore.”

“Radical love to me means embracing the whole of who you are.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order Rosie’s book: YOU ARE RADICALLY LOVED HERE

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Use code ENERGIZED and get $100 off on your first CAROL Bike order

Rosie on Instagram

Rosie Acosta on Substack

Check out Rosie’s Podcast: The Radically Well Podcast

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698: Food Noise, Cravings, and Midlife Weight Gain: How to Regain Control Naturally with Sarah Kennedy

November 27, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

In midlife, I see TONS of women who are “doing all the right things”—eating clean, exercising harder, even restricting more—yet still are seeing the scale creep up.

That’s why I’ve invited Sarah Kennedy on the podcast, who’s the founder and CEO of Calocurb– a natural, non-prescription hunger control treatment option.

We’re unpacking why hunger can feel louder and more relentless than ever for women in midlife. Sarah breaks down how shifting hormones, chronic stress, poor sleep, and dwindling bandwidth all fuel food noise, cravings, and that constant tug-of-war with your appetite.

You’ll learn why willpower is not the problem—and why your biology deserves more compassion… not more restriction.

Most importantly, Sarah shares practical, science-backed ways to calm midlife cravings and support your changing metabolism with more ease. Tune in here and finally make a change that shows you results!

Sarah Kennedy

Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a revolutionary weight-management product based in New Zealand. Calocurb now sells in five international markets and continues to grow rapidly. Sarah, formerly with Fonterra, held senior roles including Vice President International Farming in China and Managing Director of Dairy Nutrition and RD1 retail stores. Prior to joining Fonterra, she spent over 20 years in dietary and animal nutrition. A veterinarian by training, Sarah completed the Sloan Fellowship in Global Leadership and Innovation at MIT.

IN THIS EPISODE

How Calocurb can help curb your hunger, especially in midlife
The physiology behind midlife hunger changes
How Calocurb works and why it’s different than synthetic GLP-1s
The benefits of taking Calocurb in midlife
Taking Calocurb safely alongside HRT and other supplements
Dose timing and the best way to take Calocurb for results
Fitting Calocurb into a broader wellness routine for women
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QUOTES

“When you reduce your calories by 25%, your hunger actually doubles over four months. So the brain is telling you to go out and look for food, and your body thinks you are going into a famine. So it’s upping and upping and upping… this is why 99% of diets fail.”

“I’ve been on it 6-7 years now. I don’t take it twice a day, only take it once. But I can honestly say to you, I’m at peace with food… I think many, many people will find that.”

“This has been revolutionary in the fact that we now understand what is happening in our body and what is driving this hunger and craving.”