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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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Episode Summary

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

Use code ENERGIZED and get 20% off on your Timeline order

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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Episode Summary

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.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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

Preorder the Perimenopause Revolution here and get your VIP ticket to the Perimenopause Solution event

Order Béa’s book: End Emotional Outsourcing HERE

Béa’s Website

Béa’s Instagram

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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.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Integrative Women’s Health Institute Website

Dr. Jessica Drummond’s Free workshop for women’s health and wellness professionals

Integrative Women’s Health Institute on Instagram

Pre-order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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660: Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging—and How to Break the Emotional Eating Pattern for Good with Amber Romaniuk

July 8, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ever find yourself standing in the pantry late at night, mindlessly eating your favorite salty snack straight from the bag? Been there! 👋

But we all know that’s not the best thing we could be doing for our metabolic health. Today, I’m joined by Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive, and Hormone Expert, for a raw and empowering conversation on why so many women—especially in midlife—feel stuck in cycles of emotional eating just as hormones, energy, and motivation start to shift.

We explore why this struggle isn’t about willpower, but a deeper call for healing, and how your body’s cravings are often tied to hidden hormone chaos during perimenopause and menopause.

Amber shares her own powerful journey of breaking free from binge eating while healing her gut and hormones, and offers practical tools to help you build trust with your body again.

If you’re ready to step out of guilt and into compassion and freedom with food and your body, tune in to this episode!

Amber Romaniuk

Amber Romaniuk is an emotional eating, digestive, and hormone expert with 12 years of experience helping women build body confidence, intuition, and optimal health. She’s the host of The No Sugarcoating Podcast, with 2+ million downloads across 500 episodes in 88 countries. Amber supports others by drawing from her own journey of overcoming emotional eating, losing and gaining over 1,000 pounds, and investing five years in healing her hormones and digestion. Her Body Freedom™ method guides women to achieve transformative healing, confidence, and vibrant health for fulfilling lives.

IN THIS EPISODE

The impact of emotional eating on hormonal health
Breaking old patterns instilled in us about eating and body image
Why consistency is better than an all-or-nothing mindset
Blood sugar balancing for optimal metabolism
Non-negotiable habits and recognizing negative eating triggers
Emotional eating, late-night snacking, and other food addictions
Beneficial ways of “rewarding” ourselves that feel GOOD
Mindful eating and other healthy eating habits at meal time

QUOTES

“Working on blood sugar balance– they start to have a more stable mood, more stable energy. Their cravings start to drop. They have less urge to emotionally eat or binge.”

“There’s gonna be many levels of dealing with that trigger, including probably hormone support and reprioritizing yourself on your schedule, which is going to take time setting boundaries.”

“Be patient, ladies. It’s not about willpower, it’s not about trying harder. It’s about knowing this kind of vulnerable time and going, ‘Okay, maybe I wanna build this time a little differently. If I know I’m vulnerable, what would be a habit or a self-care practice just to help me through this time?’”