The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel

Progesterone is an incredible hormone that plays a key role in many aspects of women's health. While it is widely known for its role in fertility and pregnancy, did you know that progesterone has many other benefits that you might not be aware of? In this exciting podcast, we will uncover the numerous benefits of progesterone that go beyond just fertility, and discuss the safety and effectiveness of bioidentical progesterone replacement therapy. You'll learn about the differences between synthetic progestins and natural progesterone. We'll also investigate the best methods for administering it, whether it be through oral, topical, or troche forms. We'll also talk about signs and symptoms that you may be low in progesterone or have too much, as well as the effects of progesterone on premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and much more! 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 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. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Dr. Robert Selig is a functional medicine practitioner, hair tissue mineral analysis expert, and owner of Back To Natural Health in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. After 30+ years of experience and research in the natural health field and learning how to cure his own adrenal exhaustion and copper toxicity, he offers adult and child patients individualized care plans tailored around their biochemistry using revolutionary new tests like HTMA rather than typical blood tests which don’t provide the important cellular information needed to get healthy. Patients can expect increased energy and hormone levels, less brain fog and chronic infections, natural weight management, and full body healing using the most efficient, time-tested, and effective therapies and methods. In this episode The importance of magnesium and why most people are deficient Magnesium and your energy levels What chelates the magnesium out of our body Best way to test for minerals and why standard blood work isn't good enough Mineral connection to old medicine Hair tissue mineral analysis and how it applies to the big picture in mineral levels The fab 4 for minerals and your health Why the mineral ratios are so important to look at Heavy metals and how minerals are needed for this Copper toxicity versus copper deficiency The iron and copper relationship  How to interpret the hair mineral analysis to find heavy metal toxicity Why we have a toxicity epidemic that is causing a lot of obesity in our society  Are we all copper toxic or deficient? Minerals and our adrenal system Minerals and hormone health DHEA and copper relationship and more! 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 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. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Less than 8% of people actually stick to their resolutions each year, yet millions of people continue to set goals with high hopes of a better year ahead. In this episode, we talk about Our personal goals for the year. What have been our biggest stumbling blocks as well as our clients when it comes to reaching goals? What are the top things that women can do to help reach their goals? Karen's number one tool is making sure you do what it is you set out to accomplish in life. The number #1 thing that women have to stop thinking! Why do we give up on our goals and what to do to change that? How to create sustainable changes for long-term results and more!! Pam has been a fitness professional for 25 years as an instructor, coach and trainer. She’s AFAA certified in group exercise and personal training. She is passionate about helping women make exercise a priority (especially strength training) and eating for their goals and longevity. Helping women realize that taking care of themselves is not selfish, it’s self-care as well as putting their needs first/on their calendar is so important to Pam. Her tagline is Your Health is Your Wealth! Jessica started in the fitness industry about 10 years ago as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. Soon after, she realized that helping people reach their health goals was a lot more than just how much you move your body, but also about what you eat, how you sleep and how you manage your stress levels. This motivated her to get a nutrition, hormone specialist and gut health specialist certification so she could help people tackle their health issues from a foundational perspective. Jessica’s firm belief is that health optimization is not only found just by changing things in your lifestyle but also by your mindset and realizing that health is a continuous journey of educating yourself. 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 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. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Elle Russ is a #1 bestselling author, world-renowned thyroid health expert, and thought leader on confidence and self-esteem. Elle has written for Entrepreneur and has been featured in Success, HuffPost, Podcasting Magazine, Mind Body Green, Prevention, and more.  Elle is the author of Confident As Fu*k and The Paleo Thyroid Solution – a book which has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. She is also a TV-Film writer and the screenwriter of the award-winning documentary film Headhunt Revisited. She holds a degree in Philosophy from The University of California - Santa Cruz. Elle has been coaching people all over the world in a variety of areas for over a decade. She is also the host of The Elle Russ Show - a weekly show intended to inspire, motivate, and educate. Elle has been podcasting for 8 years with hundreds of guests and 20 million downloads. Elle offers affordable online courses and free masterclasses. In this episode; Elle's hypothyroid journey. How hypothyroidism can affect your reproductive system. How her so called healthy diet and lifestyle may have been contributing to her hypothyroidism. What you need to do to feel your best on medication. How to go about figuring out the root cause of your hypothyroidism. The frustrations of dealing with the medical system and what you can do about it.  My own story of hypothyroidism and discovering my reverse t3 issues.  How your food choices and toxic load can greatly impact thyroid function. The effects of low thyroid on your gut. Why iron and other minerals can affect thyroid function. The power of ancestral diets. How common is it that your hypo treatment takes a while to figure out? Why you have to look at it from a holistic stand point to feel your best. The importance of taking charge when it comes to your thyroid treatment.  What to look for in a medical doctor to help you with hypothyroidism.  Why you can't base treatment on your TSH and why it is okay and normal for your TSH to be suppressed when on medication for thyroid.  and more! Get 15% off The Ultimate Thyroid Course with Elle Russ with coupon code KAREN. www.elleruss.com INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/_elleruss FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/elleruss If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Tune in to hear my most powerful weight loss and hormone hacks that you are likely ignoring!  Episodes discussed in the show and if you are looking for a deeper dive be sure to listen to the following episodes.  The Best Hacks to Beat Insomnia with Sleep Expert Mollie McGlocklin (karenmartel.com) The Revolutionary New Vitamin & Gut Treatment for Insomnia with Dr. Stasha Gominak (karenmartel.com) How to Beat Hormonal Insomnia (karenmartel.com) The Stress Epidemic Part 1 (karenmartel.com) Sleep, Stress and Circadian Rhythm with Lee Bougie (karenmartel.com) Could your biohacking (low carb diet, fasting, cold plunging, etc.) be causing you more harm than good with Jay Feldman? (karenmartel.com) An in-depth conversation about what adrenal fatigue really is, the truth about iron deficiency anemia and why we need copper with Dr. Joel Rosen (karenmartel.com) Fit and Fabulous in Your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and Beyond with Pam Sherman (karenmartel.com) Q&A Round Table with Marty Kendall, Matty Lansdown & Karen Martel Weight Loss, Hormones & Fitness a Round Table Talk with Dana Lawson & Pam Sherman (karenmartel.com) The Nitty Gritty on How to Transform Your Body Through Weightlifting with Philip Pape (karenmartel.com) Eat Like The Animals (karenmartel.com) Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here.  Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido?  Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram  

Sarah Rusbatch is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and the impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', Sarah made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. She now works with women across the globe, guiding them from feeling lost, stuck and out of control (something she fully understands herself), to a healthier and happier way of living. "You don’t have to identify as an ‘alcoholic’ to have a problem with alcohol."  "You don’t have to hit rock bottom to want to change your relationship with alcohol." "Does this resonate with you? If so, please know that you are not alone." Sarah https://sarahrusbatch.com/ If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Q&A with Karen Anonymous Hello, I have had hair loss, Hashimotos since 50yrs on thyroid medication t4. I tried supplements with vitamin b complex but my hair is very thin and has no shine. I have increased my protein intake. What else can I do? Mary What are the options if testosterone is low but taking it (BHRT cream) causes facial breakouts? My Dutch showed my a/b very slightly to the androgen side. Thank you, Karen! Roxy Hi Karen- I love your show and all that you do! I am really having trouble with progesterone. I've tried it in every form- pill, cream and now suppository, but I'm still getting very bad side effects (acne, bloating, alternating between anger and crying, heartburn). I am on estrogen replacement so I know I need progesterone, but I really hate it. My gut is fine (I've had all the tests) so it is not that--my body just really hates progesterone. The dose is still low (100 mg/day)- I was on a lower dose but had to have a D & C because it wasn't enough to balance the estrogen. What can I do to help my body adjust? Will these symptoms ever go away? Also, I know you recommend taking it only 2 weeks/month, but my doctor says I need to take it every day (otherwise, I get a period every 2 weeks). I have been to several doctors (including Dr. Gersh) and no one can figure it out. Please help! Thank you so much! Kathy H Hi Karen! Enjoy your podcast and personality. Learn a lot each time. Wanting to know your opinions on best delivery method of Estradiol—patch, gel, troche? Have definitely ruled out pellets. My age is 55 and recently transitioned into menopause. Thank you! Beverly Good morning Karen, your podcast popped up on my Spotify the other day and I was thinking… interesting…I have no idea about my hormones ….I just know that my hair is thinning, I’ve got 49 extra pounds on, muffin top, swollen ankles , aches and pains… hormone therapy required??? I’ve done the weight loss programs out there including keto….taken supplements from health food store and purchase from doTerra… I will say that for the past two weeks I have been doing an exercise video from YouTube… 15-30 min depending on how stiff I am, I’m also an early riser 5:30…. I think that’s it lol covered from head to toe lol …. I have listened to your podcast and so far so good ! I will be honest with you I am financially strapped, single and in my own … honestly, no reason to be overweight and sluggish…. I don’t have to cook for anyone but me… I’ve given up flour products, root vegetables, and alcohol, I do not smoke ….I think that’s it for now…lol definitely open for suggestions!! Thanks 🙏 Beverly Angie With bio-identical HRT in Menopause, is it important to follow the cyclic rhythm of your period, even though you no longer have one by increasing estradiol mid-cycle and stopping only progesterone the last week? Anonymous Can you talk about uterine fibroids: causes, cures (beside surgery), dietary help, anything that can shed light on this mystery that millions of women suffer from...? I am 44 and have 5 fibroids the size of lemons. Because of their position, they can only be removed by taking out the entire uterus. I would really like to avoid surgery! My doctor says the only other thing I can do is go on the pill to help with symptoms. I absolutely do not want to go on the pill! Thank you for your help! Lana I was wondering exactly how often I should use my progesterone cream. I started out using it every day and then went to every other week. But I think I heard you say it should be used no more often than every 2 weeks??? I use estradiol cream every day. Anonymous I am 45 and in perimenopause. I’m hearing a lot about leptin and how circadian rhythm influences your hormones. They are suggesting you eat within 30 minutes of getting up? Do you agree with that? (I have to get up at 5:00 every day)! I currently get up at 5:00, have a coffee with nutpods, exercise (yoga or low impact with dumbbells) and eat around 10:30-11, after I get the kids to school and get into the office. Thanks for all you do Karen! I am learning so much! Barbora What is the best way to naturally boost testosterone levels for a 44 yo cycling woman, who is lean and exercises regularly (both resistance training and mainly walking, yoga, barre..)? Anonymous What is the best form of birth control if you have to take it?  If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Annabel Bateman is a Hashimoto’s patient, author, advocate & 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 & 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. Whilst there is no magic “happy thyroid” formula or protocol, you’ve got to start somewhere. This book is that somewhere. Annabel lives in Brisbane, Australia with her husband and 3 teenage sons. www.annabelbateman.com If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In this show, we are going to dive into the intricacies of bioidentical hormones with one of my absolute favorite hormone doctors, Dr. Felice Gersh. Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women’s hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. She frequently collaborates with numerous research organizations and lectures internationally on women’s health topics. As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, Dr. Gersh focuses on understanding women’s innate physical and emotional make-up. Through her research and practical experience, she has come to understand that women have internal, natural rhythms that are absolutely essential to female health. These rhythms are controlled by hormones, particularly estrogen, and may be kept in balance through both conventional and holistic treatments. You can find her at integrativemgi.com) In this episode what is physiologic restoration of hormones when should a woman start using BHRT? why do our hormones fluctuate during the month and what are the health benefits of these rhythms what else does our cycle do besides makes us fertile? anti-cancer effects of hormones why you don't want the lowest possible dose of hormones how estrogen affects our immune system why we don't want to use estriol or BIEST in our HRT  why we need to take a break from using progesterone during the month rather than take it daily how long is it safe to use hormones is there an age that is too old to start BHRT what are the ideal hormone levels when you are on BHRT why pellets are not a good way to replace hormones why you have to be careful not to overdose your HRT what estrogen can do for weight loss why mitochondria dysfunction and inflammation can affect your HRT and more! Why You Absolutely Need Estrogen with Dr. Felice Gersh (karenmartel.com) If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Noticeable hair loss affects approximately 30 million women in the United States. By middle age, approximately 40% of women show signs of male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia). This is often devastating! In this episode, I speak with a leading hair loss expert Faraz Kahn to find out what drives middle aged hair loss in women and exactly what we can do about it.  Faraz Khan is a former computer scientist turned longevity educator, podcast host and biohacker. Faraz turned from helping large media, life sciences and pharma companies to helping everyday people beat back the scourge of aging. He launched his podcast "Anti-Aging Hacks" in 2019 on which he interviews the top minds in longevity, anti-aging and health. He is the founder of FullyVital, a company that specializes in hair wellness using cutting-edge all-natural products. Get 15% off your order with Fully Vital Hair Wellness with coupon code KAREN15.  If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Fill out our discovery form and book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram  *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.