The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel

This podcast explores the prevalence of fibroids in women, their impact on the body and hormones, and effective solutions. Topics covered include signs of fibroids, their effects on periods and fertility, and common symptoms. The podcast also discusses important contributing factors, such as hormone sensitivity and exposure to xenoestrogens. Alternative approaches to fibroids, energy healing and emotional healing, are explored. The importance of self-care and finding support during menopause is emphasized.

Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist passionate about aging and menopause. She is on a mission to disrupt ageist stereotypes in social media and is host of the Hack My Age podcast focusing on biohacking for women going through the menopause transition.   Zora is a 52-year-old digital nomad, traveled to over 50 countries, lived in 8, and speaks 6 languages. She founded the website HackMyAge.com, the Hack My Age podcast, is the author of the Longevity Master Plan and cookbook Eating for Longevity, and creator of online programs for women in peri and post menopause. Her social media and podcast following reaches over 100,000 people and is growing quickly. She is also a member of the Gerontological Society of America and the Aging Society of America.   We all face the reality of aging, but we can approach it with curiosity and do it in a way that feels empowering. The way we approach aging can be fully informed and supported by the knowledge and tools learned from years of research across the world. Zora lives what she preaches and leads the charge in approaching aging in this insightful way.   In this episode: ●       What gerontology is, and how it helps us to understand aging. ●       How smaller communities support the social fabric. ●       The biggest factors that affect the aging process. ●       How unresolved trauma can accelerate aging. ●       How racism affects the healthspan and lifespan of minorities. ●       The effects of drugs and alcohol on your wellbeing. ●       The myth of red wine being an excellent source of reservatrol. ●       What “blue zones” are and what we can learn from them. ●       Issues with the way in which alcohol is consumed in North America. ●       Why nurturing your network is the greatest contributor to lifespan. ●       Why fatigue is not a normal symptom of aging. ●       What to think about first when trying to figure out why we feel so tired. ●       How mitochondria and NAD provide our bodies with energy. ●       Who to consult if you’re interested in supplements. ●       Zora’s personal opinion on the best way to exercise. ●       Tips on how to embrace aging with confidence. ●       Ways to combat the aging process that are unlikely to truly make you happy. ●       Why Zora began journaling and what she has been getting out of it. ●       An exercise that Zora recommends for raising heart rate variability.   https://hackmyage.com/ Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

This is a special episode from an interview with Annabel Bateman on her podcast Let’s Talk Thyroid. Annabel has been on The Other Side of Weight Loss for a recent episode and is an author, advocate, coach, and a friend who is passionate about thyroid health. There is an overwhelming amount of dieting schemes and programs out there, all full of empty promises. It can be hard to navigate through these to establish a healthy lifestyle, but there is freedom on the other side. This episode is about having real, authentic conversations around personal histories of dieting, along with what you can learn from working in this industry especially as it relates to thyroid hormones.  In this episode: ●    The impact that living with hypothyroidism has on losing weight. ●    What happens to your thyroid as you age. ●    How old Annabel and Karen were when they started their first diets. ●    How the potato diet experience was for Karen. ●    Karen’s personal struggles with disordered eating. ●    How Karen escaped the dieting mentality. ●    How a hormone test fundamentally changed Karen’s approach to weight loss. ●    Which wild fad diets Annabel has attempted in the past. ●    How to identify the weight that your body is happiest at. ●    The connection between the thyroid, personality, and perfectionism. ●    The lifestyle gamechanger that has made Annabel feel amazing. ●    Signs that your thyroid is on the decline. ●    Why the dieting influence is so ubiquitous. ●    The pivotal change Annabel made to cure her fixation on food. ●    How to practice calorie counting in a more mindful way. ●    Ways that fasting can affect someone with a thyroid condition. ●    Why having a coach can help you reach your weight loss goals.  Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Beaming in from the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Lisa believes we can all ‘take control’ & rise up through our pain and awaken the giant within. As a military veteran, public speaker, holistic health specialist, mindset coach, and neuroscience researcher, she possesses a diverse range of skills. Drawing from her own transformative experiences, Lisa has spent two decades inspiring others to overcome adversity and harness their inner strength. Her mission is to support heart-centered entrepreneurs and professionals in conquering challenges such as low confidence, overwhelm, fear, scarcity, and health issues. Through her expertise in neuroscience and a deep understanding of the human psyche, Lisa guides individuals to unlock their hidden potentials, transforming setbacks into triumphs. By unleashing their superpowers, her clients can achieve unparalleled success in health, wealth, relationships, and make a lasting impact on the world. In this episode: •    An introduction and background of Lisa Maree. •    Lisa's personal struggle with anorexia nervosa and autoimmune diseases. •    How Lisa's deep understanding of the human mind has allowed her to overcome her health issues. •    The power of self-forgiveness in unlocking potential for healing and growth. •    Examining the science of brain chemistry and how our environment and habits shape it. •    Reprogramming your subconscious mind to overcome trauma. •    An important mentoring relationship that helped Lisa in her own journey of self-discovery. •    Why we need to focus on all of the pillars of health. •    The power of mindset in helping us to power through difficult times. •    The effect our environment has on our brain chemistry, plus the addictive nature of stress hormones. •    Realizing that changing our habits takes time and consistency. •    Self-forgiveness and the important role that in can play in healing trauma. •    Discovering the root cause of anger, as well as how Karen was able to forgive her parents. •    How to reprogram our subconscious mind to become the best version of ourselves. •    How we can find the right therapeutic modality to heal unresolved emotional trauma. •    Using guided meditation and sound therapy as a way to heal trauma. •    The relationship between our chakra system and physical and emotional health. •    How to promote and maintain hormonal balance when it comes to weight loss.   Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

EXPLICIT Language used   Dr. Amie Hornaman “The Thyroid-Fixer”, is host to the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer™, with listeners around the globe. She is the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization with transformational, proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction and support people in returning to full health. Dr. Amie is also the creator of The Fixxr™ Supplement line with revolutionary, proprietary supplements that are changing the lives of many people. Ultimately, she is a woman on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back. https://dramiehornaman.com     Elle is a world-renowned thyroid health expert, master life coach, and a #1 bestselling author with a degree in Philosophy from The University of California at Santa Cruz. She has helped thousands of people worldwide reclaim their health through her book, The Paleo Thyroid Solution, her online courses and find confidence with her book Confidence as Fuck. Elle has been an admired leader in the paleo, primal, ancestral health industry for a decade. Elle coaches people all over the world - helping them achieve goals and dreams and improving their health. She offers online courses and free masterclasses to empower people to become the best version of themselves. www.elleruss.com     In this episode: •    How societal constructs and personal journeys shape the experiences we go through. •    What the personal journeys of both guests look like. •    Secrets to staying ageless. •    The joys of growing older, and the idea that every wrinkle tells a tale of wisdom, and every grey hair is a badge of honor. •    Hormone replacement therapy and the potential benefits and risks that are associated with it. •    How progesterone creams, testosterone creams, DHEA, and pregnenolone can impact our wellbeing. •    The importance of understanding your body’s unique needs. •    Societal pressures, self-identity, and authenticity as experienced throughout the aging process. •    The role of alcohol on health as we age. •    Feeling pressured to maintain a youthful appearance. •    Different approaches to weight loss, including why strength training can be so impactful. •    The physical and mental health benefits of different creams. •    What can be done to fix irregular periods and hormonal balance. •    Personal experiences from witnessing testosterone therapy. •    Ways that bio-identical hormones prevent cardiovascular disease. •    The role that hormones play in perimenopause. •    How estrogen dominance can lead to thyroid issues. •    Creating a healthy balance between embracing aging and taking care of ourselves. •    Pros and cons of looking "natural" or "overdone.” •    Experiences with Botox. •    How hormones can help women age in a graceful way. •    The risks associated with drinking alcohol as we age and exactly how it can impact our health. •    Midlife being a time of spiritual shifting, and the difficulties women face during this transition. •    The importance of embracing who we are and the life lessons that come with age.   If you are interested in our most comprehensive program the 4 month Mastering Peri and Post Menopause private coaching program, which now can include a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here   Fill out our discovery form and book your complimentary 15-minute discovery call here   Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Learning how to harness the power of the lesser-known hormones is an important part in your overall hormone health. Dr. Thierry Hertoghe joins today to discuss some of these hormones and how he uses them in his medical practice. Dr. Hertoghe is a hormone doctor in Brussels, Belgium and is an international authority on medical hormone and nutrition therapies. He believes aging is due to hormone, lifestyle, and nutrition deficiencies and shares his expertise with us today. In this episode: •    Clarifying the myths about growth hormone. •    How much younger you can look and feel with hormone therapy. •    How peptides can support your hormone treatment. •    Changing your body composition to look completely different. •    What the physical signs are of a decrease in thyroid hormone.  •    What drives a thyroid hormone deficiency. •    The biggest stimulator of thyroid function. •    The ways that your emotions impact your hormones. •    How your thyroid plays a vital role in heart function. •    How melatonin protects your heart from damage. •    The features of melatonin that make it an especially safe supplement. •    How to tell from appearance if you may have high or low cortisol. •    What the right dosage of cortisol is for you. •    How supplementing with oxytocin can change your life. •    The different forms of oxytocin that you can take. •    Pregnenolone and the benefits it provides. •    When your body’s growth hormone starts decreasing. •    Why you may want hormone therapy pre-menopause. •    What a 24-hour urine test can tell you about your hormones. •    The benefit of a urine test versus a saliva hormone test. •    What DHEA is, along with what the benefits and side effects are.   Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram   Dr. Thierry Hertoghe https://hertoghemedicalschool.eu/

There is an overwhelming amount of information out there about hormones, peptides, and medication side effects. It’s hard to know where to seek guidance. Today will be an illuminating episode where I answer some of your most burning personal questions. Someone could be asking the question that you need answers to, and the clarification that’s offered in this episode may be exactly what you need. In this episode: •    Managing menopause through hormone replacement therapy. •    The importance of working closely with a doctor or a specialist. •    The known risks of hormone replacement therapy. •    How you’ll know it's time to consult your doctor about estradiol. •    The side effects of progesterone and if oral or topical is the best form. •    Which hormone levels to check if you’re feeling “puffy.” •    Alternative treatment options for adenomyosis (besides a hysterectomy). •    Why it’s vital to cycle your hormone replacements. •    Why adequate testosterone is so important for women’s health. •    Why you should check your 24-hour cortisol levels. •    The role peptides can play in weight loss, and which ones to take. •    Combining peptides for various health goals. •    How progesterone is important in counterbalancing estrogen. •    Progesterone’s role in protecting your breasts. •    The best age and way to start undergoing hormone replacement therapy. •    The risks of taking oral contraceptives. •    Why contraceptives are hormone disruptors. •    How estrogen can support your sleep quality. •    How tirzepatide can help you lose weight on a weekly basis. •    Why we should mimic Mother Nature as closely as possible when it comes to HRT. •    How to re-stimulate hair growth after weight loss.   We are hiring! Are you passionate about women's health & hormones? Apply now and join our team by filling out the application form here.   Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

 Dr. John Lieurance is a chiropractic neurologist and dedicated naturopath who's been in private practice for more than twenty-five years. He’s based out of Advanced Rejuvenation, a forward-thinking multidisciplinary clinic with a focus on alternative and regenerative medicine, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic work, functional neurology, functional cranial release, and many more leading-edge treatment methodologies. Vitality of the body, mind mastery, and a direct experience of God are the pillars of his practice, stemming from a profound mystical experience at a plant medicine ceremony. Today, Dr. Lieurance will share what that all means, and also what it can mean specifically for you. Buy Methylene Blue and High Dose Melatonin at MitoZen.comuse coupon code KARENMARTEL for 15% off!  In this episode: ●      Dr. Lieurance’s eye-opening experience with psychedelic therapy. ●      Using transformative experience to create your own definition of the divine. ●      Personalizing your experience to discover what vitality and purpose mean to you. ●      What it means to have a vital brain and how it benefits your life experiences. ●      How the mind operates as a data collecting device. ●      The benefits of ketamine as an alternative medicine. ●      Using plant medicine to drop out of your brain’s “default mode” network. ●      Creating empathetic states to experience genuine love for ourselves. ●      Why an integration process is vital following powerful plant medicine experiences. ●      The vast diseases and conditions that plant medicine can treat. ●      The potential to overcome trauma through psychedelics. ●      The DMT protocol that Dr. Lieurance experienced and the impact it had on him. ●      What melatonin supplementation can do for health outside of sleep. ●      How melatonin interacts with your hormones and their rhythm. ●      Why combining methylene blue and melatonin is gaining popularity. ●      The clinical trials that back up methylene blue and its ability to support mental health. ●      What the locus coeruleus is and why it’s important to know about. ●      The many alternative medicine options to support every facet of your health.   Secure your spot today and be part of the Women's Health Summit live with Karen Martel or stream the event. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Blood sugar is a topic that must be included in a comprehensive conversation about weight loss. There is an intricate relationship between insulin, blood sugar, and hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormone, and cortisol. Controlled blood sugar typically results in happy hormones. You can master your blood sugar to achieve optimal health by developing a deeper understanding on insulin and how it relates to various hormones, as you’ll hear today.   In this episode: •    How insulin unravels the secrets behind hormone relationships. •    Exactly what blood sugar is, and how our bodies regulate it. •    The role that insulin plays in our blood sugar levels. •    What our bodies need to function optimally. •    How our modern day environment impacts our health and risk factors. •    The role of stress and sleep on blood glucose. •    What heavy metals can do inside our bodies. •    How nutrient depletion affects our metabolic health. •    The common chronic diseases related to blood sugar and insulin. •    The influence of insulin on thyroid hormone. •    The insulin/estrogen relationship, and how it functions optimally. •    How insulin resistance relates to fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty losing weight. •    Hypothyroidism as it relates to insulin resistance. •    Hormone replacement therapy and its metabolic benefits. •    How cortisol increases blood glucose levels. •    Why women with excess free testosterone develop hormone imbalances. •    Which foods negatively affect your body and spike your blood glucose. •    How monitoring your blood glucose levels can inform your diet. •    Why progesterone treatment may improve insulin sensitivity. •    How insulin resistance disrupts your body’s regulation systems. •    Which factors create a great hormonal environment in your body.   Join Blood Sugar Mastery with Danielle Hamilton and get $100 off with coupon code "HORMONES". https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmastery    Episodes mentioned:  The Importance of Detoxification with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Master Your Blood Sugar with Danielle Hamilton   Have a question for our next Q&A leave me an audio message at https://speakpipe/karenmartel     Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real time. You can visit www.nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.   Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram  

Have you ever wondered what your DNA says about your diet and hormones? Well in today’s episode we are going to explore the connection between genetics and popular diets like keto, vegan, and low carb. Additionally, we'll explore how DNA reports can help us better understand our hormones and their impact on our health.   Kashif Khan the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The DNA Company, where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome. He is also the host of the Unpilled podcast.   Growing up in Vancouver, Canada in an immigrant household, Kashif developed an industrious entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Prior to his tenure at the DNA Company, Kashif advised a number of high-growth start-ups in a variety of industries.   As Kashif dove into the field of functional genomics as the CEO of The DNA Company, it was revealed that his neural wiring was actually genetically designed to be entrepreneurial. However, his genes also revealed a particular sensitivity to pollutants.   Now seeing his health from a new lens Kashif dove further and started to see the genetic pathways that led to his own family’s challenges, and the opportunities to reverse chronic disease. His measure of success is not in dollars earned, but in lives improved.   In this episode: •    How Kashif’s discovery about his own DNA led him to become more entrepreneurial. •    A situation that made Kashif realize how our bio-individuality is so important. •    Identifying which processes and jobs your body struggles with. •    How DNA records help you proactively support your health. •    Why the healthcare system doesn’t adequately support female hormone health. •    The vitamin D issue that Kashif’s mother had and how he was able to help her. •    The purpose of looking for red flags in the genome. •    Treating the root cause of dysfunctions and not just focusing on the symptoms. •    Why functional medicine is uniquely good at treating various problems. •    Informing epigenetic habits and creating positive health changes. •    The intertwining nature of your body’s systems and cascades. •    Looking at biological maps to indicate exactly where to intervene. •    Changes in estrogen during menopause and other related symptoms. •    Signs that we’re not designed for living in today’s world and why detox can help. •    Why the hormonal cascade is so sensitive. •    The difference between being estrogenic compared to androgenic dominant. •    Estrogen toxicity and the associated symptoms that often come along with it. •    Supplements that may work best for you and what your body specifically needs. •    Why your body could struggle with heavy metal detoxification. •    How your genes can inform your workout routines to achieve optimal results. •    The impact of diet, and finding out if you are more prone to weight gain than others. •    How your body’s processes affect your ideal dosages and timings of supplements. •    The benefits of working directly with functional medicine practitioners.   Get 10% off your DNA Company Report with coupon code KARENMARTEL. Order your kit here.   Have a question for our next Q&A leave me an audio message at https://speakpipe/karenmartel    Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real time. You can visit www.nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.   Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram