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Oct 16, 2023 • 46min

310: The Truth About Egg Freezing with Dr. Marc Sklar

Dr. Marc Sklar, a.k.a. The Fertility Expert, is a natural fertility specialist dedicated to helping couples navigate the often complex path to parenthood for the past 20 years. Marc’s mission is to illuminate your way forward and provide the answers you need to improve your reproductive health and achieve your dream of having a beautiful family. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Marc trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, the co-author of Secret to Conception, and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Natural Health International.In this episode, Marc demystifies the egg-freezing process from start to finish. We talk about what happens at each stage of the process, the ideal age for freezing your eggs, the actual success rates, symptoms and side effects associated with the process, how to properly prepare your body for the egg-freezing journey, alternative options for fertility preservation, and so much more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-truth-about-egg-freezing-dr-marc-sklar/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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Oct 9, 2023 • 50min

309: Understanding Holistic Eye Care with Dr. Taylor DeGroot

Dr. Taylor DeGroot is a Doctor of Optometry who is passionate about holistic medicine. Her goal is to help people get to the root cause of eye & health problems & improve their vision at any age. While she does specialize in the eyes, she does not believe in isolating one body part from the whole since the body is a dynamic, cohesive system. She focuses on full-body healing at the cellular and energetic levels and is passionate about providing clients with tools and education.In this episode, Taylor and I discuss some of the most common eye-related problems, potential issues with contact lenses, the intriguing connection between your posture and your vision, why she doesn't recommend LASIK, how your eye drops might be impacting your overall eye health, and so much more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/understanding-holistic-eye-care-dr-taylor-degroot/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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Oct 2, 2023 • 49min

308: A Deep Dive Into Hysterectomy with Dr. Michael Green

Dr. Michael Green, M.D. is a board-certified OB/GYN and the Chief Medical Officer of Winona, a telehealth service that offers hormone replacement therapy to women in perimenopause and menopause. In addition, he currently works as an OB hospitalist and site director for OBHG at Northridge Medical Center. In this episode, Dr. Mike and I talk about the types of hysterectomies, the benefits and drawbacks of different surgical approaches, what you need to think about when considering this procedure, why hysterectomy might be recommended, the impact of hysterectomies on ovarian function and hormone levels, post-operative care and recovery expectations, how hormone replacement therapy can support overall health and hormone balance in the long term, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/a-deep-dive-into-hysterectomy-dr-michael-green/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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Sep 25, 2023 • 43min

307: Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Surgery: The Sensation-Preserving Mastectomy with Dr. Anne Peled

Dr. Anne Peled is an internationally renowned breast cancer and plastic surgeon based in San Francisco and a true pioneer in breast cancer surgery. Dr. Peled's journey is one of resilience and dedication, having overcome breast cancer herself and then dedicating her career to empowering others facing this challenging diagnosis. She has extensive research experience focused on improving outcomes after breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction. She is currently involved in research looking at novel approaches to optimize patient satisfaction and quality of life after breast surgery. Dr. Peled and her husband, Dr. Ziv Peled, have also pioneered a surgical technique to allow people to preserve breast sensation following mastectomy.In this episode, we talk about her experience with breast cancer, her innovative nipple, and sensation-preserving mastectomy technique, breast cancer treatment options, advancements in the field, the importance of early detection and treatment, the drawbacks of traditional mastectomies, breast reconstruction options, the importance of genetic testing, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/revolutionizing-breast-cancer-surgery-the-sensation-preserving-mastectomy-dr-anne-peled/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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Sep 18, 2023 • 43min

306: Your Gut Health Simplified with Sandra Mikhail

Sandra Mikhail is an internationally-known and accredited dietitian, the founder of Nutrition A-Z, and the author of The Gut Chronicles: An Uncensored Journey into the World of Digestive Health and Illness. With over a decade of experience, Sandra’s passion for and work in gut health created a movement for normalizing ‘poo talk,’ shedding light on topics you may find yourself secretly searching for on the internet. Known as the gut health dietitian ‘making poo talk salon chic,’ she currently lives in Zürich, Switzerland, with her husband and children, with a thriving private practice and a signature tea blend for turbulent tummies. In this episode, Sandra and I discuss gut health and its crucial role in women's health. We talk about the role of the gut in overall health, why we need to normalize poo conversations, the gut-hormone connection, how you can start tracking your gut symptoms, what to look for in a gut specialist, Sandra’s thoughts on food intolerance testing, how the FODMAP process works, and so much more. Stay tuned for an eye-opening conversation!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/your-gut-health-simplified-sarah-mikhail/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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Sep 11, 2023 • 58min

305: How to Expertly Navigate Your Health Insurance and Medical Billing in the US with Jeff Witten

Jeff Witten is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sheer Health, which will change how you deal with healthcare! Sheer Health demystifies health insurance, medical billing, and healthcare for individuals and families, and the platform enables you to connect your health insurance account to Sheer Health, just like how you connect your bank account to a service like Venmo or Paypal. It’s an app on your phone that takes 2-3 minutes to register and connect your insurance. The service is incredibly easy to use and is truly aligned with you and your interests in maximizing your benefits and saving time and money. You can sign up for Sheer Health here: app.sheerhealth.com/registration?src=nicolejardim.In this episode, we talk about my emergency surgery and the shocking hospital bill, the challenges many of us face navigating the opaque and often inefficient US healthcare system, the complexities of health insurance, protections for consumers, the financial burden of medical expenses, options for managing or reducing these expenses, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/how-to-expertly-navigate-your-health-insurance-and-medical-billing-in-the-us-jeff-witten/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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Sep 4, 2023 • 57min

304: Unpacking the Decision to Be Child-Free with Ruby Warrington

Ruby Warrington is an author and the creator of the term Sober Curious, a movement that has sparked a global reconsideration of our relationship with alcohol. Her books "Material Girl, Mystical World," and "The Sober Curious Reset" have inspired countless individuals to explore their inner worlds, challenge the status quo and reimagine their lives. Ruby’s latest book, “Women Without Kids,” is a candid exploration shattering stereotypes and bringing to light the intricacies of choosing a child-free path. In this episode, Ruby and I discuss the emotional journey of deciding not to have children, confronting cultural expectations, embracing personal empowerment around this subject, societal narratives and internal struggles that so many of us experience, Ruby’s dedication to making the conversation around childlessness mainstream, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/unpacking-the-decision-to-be-child-free-ruby-warrington/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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Aug 28, 2023 • 41min

303: How to Reduce Your Risk of Tearing and Injury During Childbirth with Judy Ribner

Judy Ribner is a midwife doctor and the founder of Holistic Midwifery New York, the largest home birth practice in New York City. Judy's journey into midwifery was sparked by her deep appreciation for the innate power and intuition within the birthing process. Having completed her doctorate and graduating as the NYU Valedictorian, Judy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. With a focus on preserving the physiologic process of birth, she cherishes helping individuals tap into their own strength and wisdom.In this episode, Judy and I talk about the different degrees of tearing in childbirth, other injuries that can occur during labor and delivery, how strategic positioning can significantly reduce the risk of injury, whether practices like perineal massage actually work, advice for individuals who have torn in previous births, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-tearing-and-injury-during-childbirth-judy-ribner/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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Aug 21, 2023 • 45min

302: The Hidden Risks and Dangers of Botox with Emily Trampetti

Emily Trampetti is a multi-state licensed esthetician, skincare expert, and the visionary founder of Skin Property Virtual Esthetics. After successfully owning and running her spa in Chicago, she expanded virtually with her proprietary skin coaching program, which now supports clients from over 20 U.S. states and parts of Europe. Her mission is to empower her clients to finally feel in control of their skin and reach their goals through personalized skincare, tailored education, and lifetime empowerment! In this episode, Emily and I talk about Botox and other cosmetic procedures like face and lip fillers, the psychological factors that contribute to the hype surrounding invasive procedures, how society's beauty ideals influence our choices, why it's crucial to consider all aspects before opting for such treatments, pros and cons of fillers and Botox, Emily’s holistic approach to skincare, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-hidden-risks-and-dangers-of-botox-emily-trampetti/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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Aug 14, 2023 • 48min

301: Exploring the Evolution of Periods, Menopause, and Pregnancy with Deena Emera

Deena Emera, Ph.D., is an evolutionary geneticist, teacher, and the author of A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be. She earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, a master’s degree from NYU, and a PhD from Yale. Deena is a scientist and writer-in-residence at the Buck Institute’s Center for Reproductive Longevity and Equality. In this conversation, Deena and I discuss the evolutionary origins of menstruation, the evolutionary advantages and adaptations associated with menstruation, the evolutionary significance of menopause, the profound changes in maternal-fetal interactions, common myths about the female body, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/exploring-the-evolution-of-periods-menopause-and-pregnancy-deena-emera/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective

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