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#233: Debunking Menopause Myths Once and for All

Our culture, and even our doctors, continue to perpetuate myths that menopause is the “end” of your productive life… that you’re officially “old”… that your only solution is hormone replacement therapy or the birth control pill… that there’s nothing you can do about the hot flashes, weight gain, and uncomfortable symptoms that are making you miserable. It’s time to annihilate this misinformation with science-backed facts that restore your power and dignity and help you face menopause with ease and grace.

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Top 10 Reasons to Increase Your Vitamin D Intake

Nutrient deficiencies are one of the biggest roadblocks to achieving hormone balance and whole-body health. When you don’t give your body key vitamins and minerals, you really can’t expect it to work the way it should. One key nutrient deficiency that impacts everything from immunity to hormones, skin health to mood (and everywhere in between) is vitamin D. So here’s the lowdown on why vitamin D is SO important, what role it plays in your health, how you can tell if you need more of it, and the best ways to simply and naturally boost your vitamin D levels.

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#232: How I Radically Transformed My Stressaholic Behaviors and Traded Them in for More Peace

Stress is so unconscious in today’s society. We all deal with it, and we explain it away as being normal. But what if there’s something better waiting for you on the other side? What if abundant peace were possible, while you’re still living your life and achieving your goals? That is what I have for you today. Listen to this episode to hear how you can still be your rockstar self, without being fueled (and sabotaged) by stress.

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#231: The Most Important Supplements to Take While Pregnant and in Postpartum

When you’re building a baby, your body needs extra support at ALL stages—from before conception to postpartum. While you may think a prenatal has you covered, taking that alone leaves some major gaps. Tune in today to hear my specific recommendations for supplements to take in the months leading up to pregnancy, while you’re pregnant, and after you deliver. Supporting your health with supplements is the best way to make sure you’re giving your baby the best start possible while protecting your health through the whole process!

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Stop Inflaming Your Thyroid with These 4 Foods

“What should I eat now that I have this diagnosis?” This is a question I hear all the time, from people who are either dealing with hormone imbalances, thyroid disorders, or autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s. While there is no concrete answer to this question (and believe me, I wish there were!), I want to empower you to make the best choices you can make for your body and your health. Let me first say that food is a personal thing. What works for one person may not work for someone else. The best advice I can give is that you listen to your body. This involves finding what makes you feel good and getting rid of the things that don’t!

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