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718: Low-Grade Inflammation: The Hidden Root of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Shivani Gupta

February 5, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

What if those frustrating symptoms you’ve been blaming on aging are actually signs of inflammation you can change?

In this episode, I sit down with expert Dr. Shivani Gupta to unpack how inflammation quietly shows up in perimenopause—and why it’s not something you have to just deal with.

We explore what Ayurvedic medicine is, and how it offers a holistic, intuitive approach to healing inflammation, soothing the gut, and restoring balance as your hormones shift in midlife.

Dr. Shivani offers simple, practical solutions to help your body feel more resilient from the inside out. She also shares how her targeted supplements are designed to support gut ease, hormone balance, and whole-body vitality.

Tune in here to help calm inflammation and feel more at home in your body again!

Dr. Shivani Gupta

Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher who helps women reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and boost energy. Her new book, The Inflammation Code, offers a clear, non-diet plan for reducing inflammation. She hosts the Fusionary Health Podcast and created the Emmy-nominated TV show: Vibrant Health with Dr. Shivani Gupta.

IN THIS EPISODE

How Dr. Shivani became the expert she is in inflammation
The benefits of turmeric for decreasing systemic inflammation
How integrative medicine is key to addressing the underlying symptoms of inflammation and imbalance
Dr. Shivani’s Ayurvedic teas for promoting sleep quality
The easiest self-care ritual you can do from your car
Supplementation dosing for best reducing inflammation
Top benefits from Dr. Shivani’s supplement recommendations
Successful management of inflammation in perimenopause
What to expect in Dr. Shivani’s new book: The Inflammation Code

QUOTES

“Most people don’t recognize or realize those subtle symptoms of inflammation that are accumulating.”

“We are all inflamed. Whoever you are, you are inflamed. It’s a slow-burning fire.”

“My goal is for everyone to take the elemental design quiz. Learn their constitution and know for themselves… Are they more fire or are they more earth and water in nature? Because once you understand those elements, you can really start applying it to every aspect of your life.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order Dr. Shivani Gupta’s Book: The Inflammation Code HERE!

Use code DRMARIZA and get 15% off on your Fusionary Formulas Supplements

Dr. Shivani’s Website: Take the Elemental Design Quiz HERE!

7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge

Dr. Shivani on Instagram

Dr. Shivani on Facebook

Dr. Shivani on YouTube

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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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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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692: Why Emotional Healing is Hormone Healing-The New Path to Midlife Empowerment with Ashley Turner

November 6, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Ever feel like you’re losing yourself in midlife?

In this powerful episode, I’m sitting down with expert Ashley Turner to explore the deeper meaning behind midlife hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause.

Ashley helps you discover how perimenopause can be a profound reckoning, discussing how this stage of life invites us to shift from ego-driven goals toward greater purpose and compassion for others… and more importantly, for yourself.

Ashley beautifully reframes midlife as not an ending, but a spiritual awakening — a chance to realign with who we are and what we value.

We also dive into how embracing this change can spark healing, empowerment, and advocacy for ourselves and others.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you ready to step into your next chapter with grace and intention.

Ashley Turner

Ashley Turner is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Psychedelic Therapist, renowned yoga–meditation teacher, writer, facilitator, speaker, and 7-figure entrepreneur. Her mission is to serve women – especially those in midlife and menopause. She helps visionary leaders tap into their confidence and amplify their wisdom, vision, and voice by embodying their full feminine power. Her own personal midlife struggles led her to found her Metamorphosis: Midlife & Menopause Mentorship and The Haven Membership. Ashley has been featured in media outlets such as The Washington Post, Shape, Self, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Health, MindBodyGreen, Well+Good, Sounds True, and many more.

IN THIS EPISODE

Recognizing the symptoms of perimenopause
Ashley’s work supporting women mentally and emotionally
How hormones can help some but not ALL symptoms
Why being intentional about your choices matters more in midlife
Lifestyle habits for optimal physical and mental health
How we can shift the culture around perimenopause awareness
How to cultivate your sense of community in midlife
How Perimenoapuse can be one of your greatest teachers

QUOTES

“Once I got on the hormones, that was extremely helpful and it totally saved my life, and I love them… [but] it didn’t solve all my problems. There’s still a huge developmental phase that we’re going through as women. People going through menopause, huge transitions in our sense of self, our ambition, our drive, who we are, our identity, of course sexuality, and that’s a lot to manage on top of everything else that’s happening in life.”

“For a lot of women, it’s taking 4 to 6 appointments for doctors to connect the dots between what they’re going through and it being perimenopause and menopause. And what that does is it delays care, it delays treatment, and it delays a woman’s quality of life.”

“I think telling the stories and sharing really authentically and vulnerably and transparently is such an important piece of this because we heal together. We are changing culture. We are weaving a new sisterhood, a new ethos. We also have to educate our partners, our children, our work environments, and really shape shift the culture.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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Ashley Turner The Haven Community

Metamorphosis: Master Menopause and Midlife

Ashley Turner on Instagram

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685: End Emotional Outsourcing: Break Free from Codependency, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing with Beatriz Albina

October 3, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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What do you really want the second half of your life to look like?

Being a doormat for others, then resenting it? Saying yes, when you really mean no? Doing more tasks or more work, taking responsibility for everything, and feeling overwhelmed in your life?

This can be how so many of us in midlife feel, but I’m here to tell you there IS another way.

In this episode, I sit down with expert Beatriz Albina to talk about a challenge so many women face but can’t always name—patterns of overgiving, perfectionism, and the ultimate people-pleasing trap.

Beatriz introduces the concept of emotional outsourcing and how it quietly drives these behaviors, leaving us feeling stuck and drained.

Together, we discuss how reframing your mindset is a powerful tool for reclaiming your emotional well-being. Plus, Beatriz gives us a sneak peek into her brand-new book, End Emotional Outsourcing—a guide to finding freedom, balance, and true self-connection.

Tune in here to reignite joy in your life, and find the inner peace you’ve been craving for years!

Beatriz Albina

Beatriz (Béa) Albina, NP, MPH, SEP (she/her) is a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, and author of the book “End Emotional Outsourcing: a Guide to Overcoming Codependent, Perfectionist and People Pleasing Habits“. She’s dedicated to helping people socialized as women reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and rewire their minds to break free from codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. Béa hosts the Feminist Wellness Podcast, and holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College.

IN THIS EPISODE

What is emotional outsourcing, and how can it impact women?
Getting back to the basics for our emotional needs
How our emotions lie in our nervous system– not just our minds
Calming techniques you can do in 5 seconds, anytime, anywhere
Detaching from labels like ‘co-dependent’ and ‘perfectionist’
How to stay regulated while also setting boundaries
Why reframing your mindset is so important for healing
All about Beatriz’s book: End Emotional Outsourcing

QUOTES

“This is what happens when we get activated or triggered in our nervous system. When we start being mean to ourselves, when we ignore our impulses, when we project, when we take things personally, when we get offended, all these things– our nervous system is in a different time and place.”

“That’s the self-worth work. Saying, ‘I trust myself, I believe in myself, and so I know that this isn’t a problem.’ And that’s that. Not allowing any other thoughts to enter your beautiful mind space, your world, your body. It’s really vital work.”

“What our children and our partners, and our friends and our communities and ourselves want and need from us the most, most, most, is presence. Intunement and presence.”

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Order Béa’s book: End Emotional Outsourcing HERE

Béa’s Website

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671: Perimenopause Meets Chronic Illness: What Women Really Need to Heal Now with Dr. Jessica Drummond

August 15, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Are you someone trying to manage perimenopause or menopause while ALSO dealing with frustrating chronic illness symptoms?

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Jessica Drummond—clinical nutritionist, physical therapist, and board-certified health coach—who has spent over 25 years helping women navigate the tangled intersection of hormones, immune health, and chronic illness.

We dive into what to do when your perimenopause symptoms blur into post-viral syndromes, autoimmune flares, chronic fatigue, and more.

Dr. Jessica shares how to discover when there’s something deeper going on—and how to uncover the real root causes of your symptoms.

Plus, she offers practical, science-backed strategies to support your hormones, immune system, and energy levels, even if you’ve felt stuck for years.

Tune in to feel empowered AND educated on your midlife symptoms!

Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute. She has 25 years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist, licensed clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach working with women who battle chronic pain, illnesses, and post-viral syndromes. Her integrative approach helps her patients overcome hormonal imbalances and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Drummond was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health.

IN THIS EPISODE

Dr. Drummond’s journey with chronic illness in perimenopause
How viral illnesses like COVID impact hormones, and particularly the health of middle-aged women
How Dr. Drummond’s time in Europe impacted her health
Distinguishing illness symptoms from perimenopause symptoms
Non-negotiable habits for improving midlife health and energy
How to prioritize yourself in perimenopause and menopause

QUOTES

“85% of women in perimenopause also have other chronic illnesses; endometriosis, autoimmune disease, pain syndromes, PCOS, chronic concussions, diabetes…”

“I always say this is kind of the only time in life you get to slow down for a minute. I highly suggest hiring a coach… You probably never had this opportunity to lead from your desires.”

“You’re in perimenopause. You have a lot going on physiologically. You have a lot going on in your career, your parenting, but also your decisions aren’t exactly your own. I feel like for me, they’ve always been integrated with at least my husband and my kids… so you also have to deepen your skillset of relationships, of listening, of prioritizing people’s desires and needs.”