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Aug 7, 2023 • 50min

300: Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill with Dr. Udo Erasmus

Udo Erasmus, Ph.D. Nutrition is one of North America's foremost authorities on the role that dietary fats and oils play in human health. With a background in biochemistry, genetics, and nutrition, Udo has spent over four decades pioneering the healthy fats/oils movement. As the co-founder of Udo's Choice supplement brand and the author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, he has been a leading voice in raising manufacturing standards for food oils and has improved the health of millions of people through his work and advocacy. In this episode, Udo and I talk about myths about dietary fats, why the misconceptions around fat persist despite research proving otherwise, the problem with most commercial oils, the influence of processed foods on our overall health, butter versus margarine, why he created his healthy oil supplements, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/fats-that-heal-fats-that-kill-dr-udo-erasmus/.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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Jul 31, 2023 • 41min

299: Why Unexplained Infertility is an Unacceptable Diagnosis with Dr. Marc Sklar

Dr. Marc Sklar, a.k.a The Fertility Expert, is a natural fertility specialist who’s been helping couples get pregnant for twenty years. 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. Marc’s mission is to bring hope and confidence back into your fertility journey. His HOPE Fertility Program has supported thousands of people to get down to the root cause of their fertility issues and find the answers they need to heal and improve their reproductive health (and have beautiful babies!). In this episode, Marc and I talk about why an unexplained infertility diagnosis is so problematic, how to know when to consider seeking professional help, why the right testing is a critical aspect of the TTC journey, Marc’s perspective on advanced maternal age, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/why-unexplained-infertility-is-an-unacceptable-diagnosis-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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Jul 24, 2023 • 47min

298: The Gut-Brain Axis Connection to Migraines with Diane Ducarme

Diane Ducarme, Founder & CEO of Nectar Health, discusses the complex nature of migraines, the correlation between migraines and menstruation, misconceptions around treatment, and her pioneering approach to migraine management. They also explore the gut-brain connection, the significance of intuition in medical situations, and the genetic link between depression and migraines.
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Jul 17, 2023 • 52min

297: Why Women Aren't Winning at Health with Anca Griffiths

Anca Griffiths is the co-founder and CEO of OM, a precision medicine company where the best minds in health come together to support corporates and individuals. After working alongside renowned health professionals and speaking with women worldwide, Anca was shocked to discover the extent to which women are the biggest victims in the current medical and wellness system. To address these significant hurdles, she teamed up with Dr. Jenkins and Dr. McGregor to write the groundbreaking book, Why Women Aren’t Winning at Health. Drawing on their expertise and insights, this work provides a powerful foundation for women to achieve optimal health and wellness. With contributions from recognized global experts, this book has the potential to transform the way women and healthcare professionals approach health and empower women everywhere to thrive.In this episode, Anca and I talk about why we need to raise the standard for women's health, the four key factors impacting women's health today, the critical need for body literacy and self-advocacy in women's health, the lack of understanding and awareness that prevents meaningful change, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/why-women-arent-winning-at-health-anca-griffiths/.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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Jul 10, 2023 • 34min

296: From Burnout to Bliss: The Transformative Power of Embracing Joy with Caroline Zwickson

Caroline Zwickson is a Certified Health Coach and Joy Mentor on a mission to reframe how we think about and cultivate joy in our lives. Drawing from her background in Counseling Psychology and her journey, she has discovered that when joy takes center stage, everything in our lives, including our careers, relationships, and health, works better. As the creator of Easy Joy, a transformative 28-day challenge, Caroline has guided countless individuals toward embracing simple, daily joy rituals that have the power to create lasting change. She is also the host of the podcast Joy Class, where she interviews inspiring thinkers and experts to unlock the secrets of consistent joy. In this episode, Caroline and I talk about the need to shift the way we think about joy culturally, why many of us lose our natural connection to joy as we get older, what we can do to bring more joy into our lives intentionally, the power of discovering your individuality, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/from-burnout-to-bliss-the-transformative-power-of-embracing-joy-caroline-zwickson/.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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Jul 3, 2023 • 48min

295: What You Need to Know About Blood Work in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum with MaryAnn Marks & Sara Russell

MaryAnn Marks & Sara Russell have worked with hundreds of fertility clients in their combined 19 years of nutrition experience. They teamed up for their current project—What You Never Learned About Blood Work in Preconception, Pregnancy, & Postpartum—after discovering major gaps in the now widely used functional blood chemistry ranges that so many naturopathic and functional medicine doctors and practitioners use in their practices. In this episode, we talk about the specific blood tests that are helpful in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum, the need for pregnancy-specific ranges for thyroid hormones, discrepancies in pregnancy and postpartum ranges that other clinicians may overlook, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/what-you-need-to-know-about-blood-work-in-preconception-pregnancy-and-postpartum/.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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Jun 26, 2023 • 43min

294: The Spiritual and Emotional Root Causes of Reproductive Health Issues with Katie Beecher

Katie Beecher, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over thirty years of experience. Katie's profound personal story began when she was a teenager and has led her to become a leading authority in the field of medical intuition. She has a unique way of working with clients, creating a detailed, individualized, physical, emotional, and spiritual report and symbolic painting before ever seeing them, talking with them, or seeing a photograph, using only their name and age. In this episode, Katie and I talk about how her experiences with early puberty led to her work as a Medical and Emotional Intuitive, the scientific basis of intuition, spiritual and emotional root causes of reproductive health issues, why self-acceptance, self-love, and intuition are essential in healing, Katie’s life-changing technique for connecting to her intuition, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-spiritual-and-emotional-root-causes-of-reproductive-health-issues-katie-beecher/.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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Jun 19, 2023 • 47min

293: Honoring and Preserving Ancestral Wisdom & Healing Traditions with Panquetzani of Indigemama

Panquetzani honors the over 4,000-year-old traditions of her foremothers and integrates her 16 years of study into her practice. She comes from a matriarchal family of folk healers, growing up with bedtime stories of magic, miracles, and deep transformation. These impactful narratives have led Panquetzani to believe that all people have innate wisdom that can revolutionize their well-being and that of their families. As a holistic womb counselor, complete wellness coach, traditional birth attendant, and foundress of Indigemama: Ancestral Healing, her goal is to support, educate, inspire, and gently guide her clients and students.In this conversation, Panquetzani and I explore the profound impact of traditional Mexican healing stories on her work, how colonialism tragically disrupted and eroded ancestral healing practices and wisdom across cultures, the current resurgence of traditional medicine, and the stark differences between mainstream health and Panquetzani's unique approach, which is grounded in ancestral wisdom and guided by a holistic perspective.To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/honoring-and-preserving-ancestral-wisdom-healing-traditions-panquetzani-of-indigemama/.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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Jun 12, 2023 • 46min

292: Growing Old Disgracefully: Redefining Menopause and Embracing Change

After spending years feeling trapped in societal expectations, Lou Featherstone made a bold decision during lockdown to separate from her husband of many years. This courageous leap led her on a path of rediscovery and ignited her passion for empowering women of all ages. With her infectious energy and unwavering determination, Lou is leaving a remarkable legacy by sharing her journey.In this candid conversation, Lou confronts the taboo surrounding aging and challenges conventional norms. We talk about the stigma around growing older, the impact of ageism on women's self-perception, the transformative power of embracing change, sex and intimacy among older individuals, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/growing-old-disgracefully-redefining-menopause-and-embracing-change/.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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Jun 5, 2023 • 47min

291: Navigating Birth Choices: Insights from a Midwife on Home Birth and Hospital Birth with Judy Ribner

Judy Ribner, DNP, CNM, is a midwife doctor and the founder of New York City's largest home birth practice, Holistic Midwifery New York. 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 role of natural hormones in guiding labor and birth, potential risks associated with epidurals and synthetic labor hormones like pitocin, the safety of planned home births, the relative risk of hospital births in the United States, the profound impact that honoring the body's wisdom can have on birth outcomes, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/navigating-birth-choices-insights-from-a-midwife-on-home-birth-and-hospital-birth-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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