Are You Menstrual?

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are talking about how to rewire your brain and support your body during the healing journey with Theresa Piela. Theresa is the founder of Living Roots Wellness. A Colon Hydrotherapist by training, she now works as an independent health researcher & brain rewiring coach.  Theresa holds space for 1:1, group coaching, and hosts a brain rewiring membership, emphasizing “brain rewiring & EFT tapping” for those with complex histories of gut-brain-trauma disorders.  She focuses on supporting the most complicated cases of “chronic illness” that may have lost hope & the ability to connect to joy as a result of their illnesses.  With pro-metabolic nutrition, learning to truly embody safety at the level of the nervous system, and release inherited & stored trauma, she empowers her clients with simple tools to reclaim their elegance, confidence, and strength and to ultimately, heal themselves.~ Links & Resources:Follow Theresa on InstagramTapping with T membershipLiving Roots Wellness YoutubeFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are discussing pelvic floor health and how much of an impact this can have on fertility. I’m joined by Dr. Ryan Bailey. Ryan is a Women’s Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, mom of 2 and owner of Expecting Pelvic Health and has been helping women for over 12 years reconnect to their body, heal injury and restore function. Her philosophy is to use every moment in your day as a way to be mindful of your movement, posture, fitness, and overall health. Bringing this thinking into practice by nurturing a balance between efficiency and functionality in day to day tasks, exercise, body work and self care to promote long term pelvic health benefits. Dr. Bailey earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England, becoming a Board Certified Women’s Health Physical Therapist and Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Specialist with training in Pilates. Dr. Bailey’s passion is to help women harness their fullest pelvic health potential to achieve their motherhood dreams of conceiving, feeling amazing in pregnancy, having a positive birth experience and transitioning into motherhood feeling empowered and strong in your amazing body.The goal with this episode is to raise awareness about the pelvic floor and hopefully help women gain a better understanding of how they can support their one pelvic floor health, especially for fertility. ~Links & Resources:Visit Ryan’s WebsiteFollow Ryan on InstagramGrab your free guide to pelvic floor self assessmentPelvic floor quizFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are discussing an important topic that applies to all women that want to feel their best and thrive--fertility. Fertility is often made a priority when we start thinking about having kids, but truthfully, optimizing your fertility means optimizing your hormones. And that is why I invited my friend Kiara here, who specializes in this in her nutrition practice to chat about it.Kiara is a Functional Fertility Nutritionist who works closely with women to teach and create sustainable lifestyle + nutrition habits to cultivate a body and life that supports healthy hormones. She has attended the Nutritional Therapy Association, Institute of Functional Nutrition + the Root Cause Protocol Institute to further her education. Kiara offers 1:1 services + an online course, Period Restoration, to help guide you on your fertility journey.~ Links & Resources:Check out Kiara’s websiteFollow Kiara on InstagramListen to Kiara’s podcast: Functional FertilityBalanced Bod (use code AMANDA for a discount)Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance QuizBook Rec: The Body Keeps the ScoreBook Rec: It Didn’t Start With YouBook Rec: How To Do The WorkPelvic Floor PT for Fertility: Expecting Pelvic Health

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are diving into a fun and sometimes controversial topic--vaginal steaming! I’m joined by Kit Maloney, who has been in the world of women’s health and wellness for over twenty years. Over the past two decades, she’s been an academic, entrepreneur, victim advocate, and pleasure activist.  Kit earned a Masters degree in Gender and Social Policy from the London School of Economics and has been featured widely in the media, including Glamour, Self, and Bustle. Marie Claire named Kit an "Amazing Woman" for her work celebrating women's sexuality. After experiencing for herself the tremendous healing benefits of vaginal steaming, Kit set out to help spread the word of yoni steam magic all over the world by launching her newest venture, Kitara. Kitara makes beautifully designed and hand crafted products for safe and easy in-home vaginal steaming and you can check it out at kitaralove.com.The Kitara product line includes everything you need to steam!  From 1:1 consultations, to gorgeous steam seats, to custom organic herbs, to special hand dyed robes and blankets, Kitara makes it safe, easy and joyful to benefit from the ancient healing modality of vaginal steaming in the comfort of your home. ~ Links & Resources:Follow Kitara on IGCheck out Kitara’s website (use code HormoneLove for $10 off a kit)Postpartum Steaming Study InfoKit’s blog on how to steam at home without a seatFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are discussing the postpartum journey and how you can support your body during this time with Kim Perez. Kim is a Functional Nutritionist (FNTP, RWP) supporting women through the transition into motherhood and beyond. Her own health journey, especially the struggles she experienced postpartum, have catalyzed her mission to help other mamas regain vibrant health after having babies and feel happy and at home in their bodies.Through her signature method, Kim helps women uncover root causes of depletion and imbalance and learn to fully nourish and strengthen their bodies, especially in the face of the demands of motherhood. Through her 1:1 work, group programs, and online education, she carries out her mission of helping more moms feel good- because not only are we worthy of that, but we truly require it!If you’re wanting to learn more about preconception and prenatal nutrition, please listen to the last two episodes where we covered these topics. ~ Links & Resources:Follow Kim on IG. Check out Kim’s website and programs. Postpartum Guide Vitamin A StudyFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, we are back for round two with Loren De La Cruz, or you may know her as @innatefunctionalnutrition on Instagram to expand on our last episode on preconception nutrition and dig more into nutrition for pregnancy. Loren is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner that specializes in preconception nutrition. Her mission is to empower women with the tools and the knowledge they need to regulate their cycles, balance their hormones, heal their metabolism, optimize their fertility and have a thriving pregnancy.There’s a lot of fear around nutrition and pregnancy. It seems like a woman will take all of these steps to eat more nutrient-dense foods, including things like organ meats, shellfish, maybe raw dairy, and optimize their supplements, then they get pregnant, and everything goes out the window. My goal with this episode is to help remove the fear around nutrition during pregnancy, especially certain foods and supplements. ~Links & Resources:Follow Loren on IG Loren’s course: Conscious ConceptionIron and the Third TrimesterFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, I am joined by Loren de la Cruz or you may know her as @innatefunctionalnutrition on Instagram to share knowledge on how to prepare your body for conception. Loren is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner that specializes in preconception nutrition. Her mission is to empower women with the tools and the knowledge they need to regulate their cycles, balance their hormones, heal their metabolism, optimize their fertility, and have a thriving pregnancy.Preparing for pregnancy is such an important time, but can also be confusing. Our goal today is to help you understand what is most important to focus on and dispel some common preconception myths. ~Links & Resources:Follow Loren on IG Loren’s course: Conscious ConceptionFree Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance Quiz

Are You Menstrual? In this episode, we are discussing a topic I think most women can relate to and that is acne. I’m here with my friend and colleague, Robyn Johnson AKA @nutritionbyrobyn on IG. Robyn is a Functional Medicine Dietitian Nutritionist. Her passion of using food and lifestyle as medicine found her after a personal battle and triumph with psoriasis. She specializes in helping women optimize their hormones, gut and skin by finding the root cause to their symptoms. Robyn runs a virtual private practice and is the creator of The Clear Skin Lab. Robyn believes healthcare should be individualized and that starts with each person understanding how their body works and what their body needs to truly thrive!We are going to dig into the different types of acne, possible root causes, face mapping, accutane, and so much more!~Links:www.theclearskinlab.comTake the acne quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5e8e240692f0bd00144eff25Free Acne Guide: https://nutritionbyrobyn.kartra.com/page/r4l36Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbyrobyn/Kossma Skincare: https://bit.ly/2J0uC4C

Are You Menstrual? –In this episode, we cover a topic we get endless questions and DM’s about--the ups and downs of the healing journey and specifically what causes this--shifts in estrogen or what we like to call estrogen waves. Healing isn’t linear, but man, sometimes it is rough. We’ve been there. You see some improvements, then your next cycle hits you like a bag of bricks, you’re breaking out, and your clothes are getting tighter. When starting our healing journey, we often have a picture in our minds of what this will look like. Typically we are thinking of feeling better after a few weeks or a couple of months, and while this is the case for some people, sometimes it takes longer, and most women feel a little worse before they feel better. This is all a result of your body adjusting to its environment and rebalancing hormones and minerals. ~Links & Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMkMineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4hCastor Oil Pack Blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/castor-oilMitolife Dairy Absorb: https://bit.ly/36k4Hy2Estrogen Detox Blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/estrogen-detoxSlowing Down To Speed Up Blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/slowing-down-to-speed-up

Are You Menstrual? – In this episode, I am joined by my friend and colleague, Kaely McDevitt, also known as KaelyRD on Instagram. Kaely is a Registered Dietitian specializing in women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients overcome hormone and digestive issues through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to take the driver's seat over their health and wellbeing. The goal of this podcast episode is to help you understand the body’s stress response and how to build resiliency. So often we are focusing all of our energy on eliminating stress, when in reality we are always going to deal with stress. We want to help you build your body’s resiliency to stress and respond to stress better. ~Links/Resources:Free Busting Burnout Training with Kaely: https://kaelyrd.kartra.com/page/IMi69Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMkMineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h