The Perimenopause Solution Podcast

On this episode I spoke with Catherine Staffieri from Nutrisense. Catherine is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist currently working as a Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense, one of the fastest-growing health tech start-ups aimed to help anyone discover and reach their health potential. Catherine has counseled thousands of clients on their glucose scores reviewing over 750,000 hours of glucose data and recorded meals in the process while recommending nutritional adjustments to improve metabolic health. Catherine’s philosophy is that you’re never too old to make changes in your life to better your mind, your body and your well-being. We spoke about what CGMs are, how accurate they are (including against finger prick testing), how they can help you whether you have a diagnosis or not, what to look for in your CGM data, things that can help you better control your blood sugar, why the Nutrisense app is such a great tool to use, and so much more. If you’re interested in trying the Nutrisense app + CGM go HERE and use my code TARATHORNE25 for 25% off. You can also find the very informative blog posts Catherine mentioned on this episode, on the Nutrisense website: https://www.nutrisense.io/   Find out more about The Hormone Balance Solution and apply to join us HERE. Mentioned in this episode: Equip prime protein - Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off MegaSporeBiotic - Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore

May is thyroid awareness month in Australia and so this episode is all about thyroid health with Annabel Bateman. Annabel is a Hashimoto’s patient, author, advocate and coach. She has learnt, in 25+ years of living with Hashimoto’s, that the key is developing a lifestyle that supports, (and doesn't stress) her thyroid health. Drawing on skills learnt in previous careers as a lawyer, life coach, family law mediator and author, Annabel seeks to empower, educate and encourage women with thyroid conditions to develop their own thyroid-friendly lifestyle approach to their health so they can thrive and not just survive. She hosts a successful podcast, Let’s Talk Thyroid which seeks to spread thyroid awareness and information and is active on social media to spread positive and practical thyroid related information. Annabel's latest book, Let’s Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help, is all about how to live a thyroid-friendly lifestyle. You can find Annabel here: https://annabelbateman.com/ and on Instagram HERE.  ⭐ Download chapter 1 of Annabel’s book HERE   Mentioned in this episode: Grab your PaleoValley goodies as mentioned in this episode, HERE 

Welcome to this episode of The Hormone Balance Solution podcast where I answer some of the most commonly asked questions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I know many women have concerns about HRT, and I hope to provide some clarity on this topic via this episode. Also, please go back and listen to episodes #40 and #41 to gain greater clarity around HRT and why it’s not only safe when done right, but also an important consideration for women if they wish to mitigate their peri-menopausal and menopausal symptoms as well as reduce risk for multiple different diseases. Some of the questions I answered on this episode include weight gain and HRT, spotting or bleeding when starting HRT, whether it’s ever appropriate to take estrogen without progesterone, dosages of HRT, and more. I hope you enjoy this episode and please - share it with all your female friends who need this information. To find out more about The Hormone Balance Solution 6 month program, (where we educate about healthy HRT and so much more) click HERE. Mentioned in this episode: Grab your PaleoValley goodies as mentioned in this episode, HERE 

This episode carries on from last week’s episode, so if you’ve not yet listened to that, definitely go back and have a listen HERE. In this episode we discuss how to tell when the time is right for you to try hormone replacement therapy. I touch on what indicates the time may be right to try HRT, which hormones we often start with, and how to find your optimal dose. Grab a warm beverage and let’s dive in! And please make sure you share this with your female family and friends who would benefit. Hormone replacement therapy not only reduces - sometimes eliminates - symptoms, but it can also save lives. To find out more about The Hormone Balance Solution 6 month program, (where we educate about healthy HRT and so much more) click HERE. Mentioned in this episode: Equip prime protein – Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off your first order Grab your PaleoValley goodies as mentioned in this episode, HERE 

As we age into our 40’s and beyond, we need to start thinking seriously about hormone replacement therapy, (HRT). HRT is very health-protective and can significantly reduce our risk of disease states such as dementia, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. But there’s still so much fear surrounding HRT, and this is frustrating because this fear is misplaced. There are reasons why people are fearful of HRT but you shouldn’t be, and in this episode I explain how the fear started, why it's misplaced, and how HRT - when done right - isn’t only safe, but very health-protective and a necessary part of healthy ageing. To find out more about The Hormone Balance Solution 6 month program, (where we educate about healthy HRT and so much more) click HERE.   Mentioned in this episode: Grab your PaleoValley goodies as mentioned in this episode, HERE  

Balanced blood sugar is foundational to hormonal balance and also to your overall health in general. Balanced blood sugar is foundational to hormonal balance and also to your overall health in general. It’s one of the foundational things we must do first, before we can even hope to overcome our symptoms and improve our health. Not only is balancing our blood sugar a hormone supportive foundation, but having imbalanced blood sugar is also extremely dangerous - especially as we enter into our 40’s and beyond. And the thing is, your blood sugar is probably imbalanced. Consistant, balanced blood sugar takes some effort. You see, it does take some effort to consistently balance blood sugar, but this is such an important thing you need to do if you don’t want to feel like crap or set yourself up for disease states later in life like dementia, weight gain, Type 2 Diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, (strokes and heart attacks etc). In this episode I talk about: the symptoms of imbalanced blood sugar how to test your blood sugar at home and why you should what numbers you want to hit when testing your blood sugar, continuous glucose monitors vs. finger prick tests, and what you must consider doing in order to balance your blood sugar I hope you enjoy this episode! Listen to Episode 22 HERE:

In this episode I touch on something that is SUPER important - more important than many understand I believe, and this isn’t anyone’s fault. We’re all trying to do our best and trying to feel our best, and often women are desperate to feel better so they will try almost anything. This includes supplements they read about online or see in-store, over the counter. But just because a health practitioner talks about a supplement online doesn’t mean this will be helpful for YOU. And just because something is sold over the counter doesn’t mean it can’t be harmful. There’s so much out there that people think are, not only benign, but HELPFUL - and this isn’t always the case. My point? DIY-ing your supplements can be a waste of money at best and harmful at worst and in this episode I dive into this in more detail. If you're ready to stop DIY-ing your health please apply to join us inside The Hormone Balance Solution HERE.  **I am not a doctor and I do not know you or your individual unique case. Do not take any supplements mentioned in my podcast without first consulting with your doctor.** Mentioned in this episode: Equip prime protein - Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off MegaSporeBiotic - Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore

In this episode I spoke with my right hand gal in The HBS; Michelle Robinson, and wow! What an amazing conversation we had. We spoke about the importance of nervous system work and - before you turn away! This episode is a must-listen for you if:  you feel like you’re constantly anxious  you don't sleep well you speak really fast all the time, perhaps you interrupt people you never feel like you have enough time in your day - you’re always “busy”  you continuously struggle with your health no matter what you do or how many tests you run / practitioners you work with  you can’t relax or find it hard to slow down or do “nothing" you feel like you’re constantly in “fight or flight”  you’re often sad  you have trouble with relationships  you’re a perfectionist or over-analyse things    Michelle was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and premature ovarian failure in her mid 30s. This kicked her out of her global corporate career and made her reassess her life. It was a functional medicine approach that gave her the answers she was seeking and got her back on her feet again. Over the past 10 years, Michelle has undertaken extensive training in the principals of functional medicine, advanced functional testing, and the complex web of infections. She has a deep passion for healing and is fully trained in advanced healing techniques that help to release emotional trauma, uncover old limiting beliefs as well as self sabotaging behaviour. She found that calming her dysregulated nervous system was a big piece of her health puzzle and she now guides her clients in these healing modalities as well.  We spoke about WHY nervous system or “emotional” work is so important in a healing journey, and Michelle explained some of the modalities she teaches which she’s seen produce huge shifts in her clients.  We spoke about how it’s a flexible mind that equals resilience and why being resilient is important in life, especially as we go through hormonal changes such as we do in our peri-menopausal years. And we spoke about how nervous system work supports this resiliency. We also spoke about the 9 saboteurs that impact us all and why becoming aware of these saboteurs is instrumental in improving mental health and the functioning of the nervous system.  Please do not ignore this episode. Healing your nervous system is one of the most important parts of healing your body, so you cannot overlook it. Grab a tea, dive in, and enjoy!  Where you can find Michelle: On Instagram HERE  On her website www.chasingvitality.com Check out her Nervous System SOS program HERE Apply to work with Michelle and I in The Hormone Balance Solution HERE Mentioned in this episode: Equip prime protein - Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off MegaSporeBiotic - Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore  

This is a 2 part episode in which I discuss the very important topic of the dangers of birth control pills that you may not be aware of. Unfortunately, this information isn’t readily available, which in my opinion is a crime. This is why I ask that you share this episode with as many female friends and family members you can, so we can spread this knowledge and hopefully prevent some nasty side effects from women who take the pill when there are other safer alternatives they can explore. In this episode I speak about: Alternative natural, safe, and effective remedies for those thinking about going on the pill for peri-menopause symptoms Contraceptive alternatives to the pill What to expect if you’re thinking of coming off the pill and how to decrease post-pill symptoms … and a ton more. Mentioned in this episode: Equip prime protein - Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off MegaSporeBiotic - Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore Linked studies: https://journals.lww.com/co-obgyn/Abstract/2021/12000/Oestrogen_component_of_COCs__have_we_finally_found.3.aspx#:~:text=Estetrol%20is%20the%20newest%20oestrogen,as%20compared%20to%20ethinyl%20estradiol PMID: 30658282 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/669152/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3567872/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2256527/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1500656/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27725646/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26919969/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28542115/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27182211/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9698126/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8549943/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1637902/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8030630/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8505183/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12198379/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3967214/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28115639/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9805216/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5173458/ https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e046607 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6807507/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23852908/ https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/hair-loss-oral-contraceptives https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2256527/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1637902/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25832993/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8549943/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8030630/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12198379/ https://womensmentalhealth.org/posts/hormonal-contraceptives-and-risk-for-depression-and-suicide/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28184328/

This is a 2 part episode in which I discuss the very important topic of the dangers of birth control pills that you may not be aware of. Unfortunately, this information isn’t readily available, which in my opinion is a crime. This is why I ask that you share this episode with as many female friends and family members you can, so we can spread this knowledge and hopefully prevent some nasty side effects from women who take the pill when there are other safer alternatives they can explore. In this episode I speak about: The increased risk of blood clots and stroke in those taking the pill The negative impact of the pill on bone health, libido, metabolic health and more The adverse impact of the pill on mental health The impact of the pill on various nutrients in the body The long-term consequences of taking the pill on thyroid health The increased risk of certain cancers that can occur when on the pill The significant increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease when taking the pill, which has been known about since the 70’s … and a ton more.   Linked studies: https://journals.lww.com/co-obgyn/Abstract/2021/12000/Oestrogen_component_of_COCs__have_we_finally_found.3.aspx#:~:text=Estetrol%20is%20the%20newest%20oestrogen,as%20compared%20to%20ethinyl%20estradiol PMID: 30658282 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/669152/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3567872/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2256527/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1500656/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27725646/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26919969/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28542115/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27182211/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9698126/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8549943/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1637902/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8030630/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8505183/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12198379/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3967214/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28115639/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9805216/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5173458/ https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e046607 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6807507/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23852908/ https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/hair-loss-oral-contraceptives https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2256527/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1637902/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25832993/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8549943/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8030630/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12198379/ https://womensmentalhealth.org/posts/hormonal-contraceptives-and-risk-for-depression-and-suicide/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28184328/   Mentioned in this episode: Equip prime protein - Click HERE to grab yours and use my code: TARA20 to get 20% off MegaSporeBiotic - Click HERE to grab this probiotic and use my practitioner code, which also gets you 10% off: TaraMegaSpore