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When life feels incredibly busy and you’re burning the candle at both ends, it’s important to take moments to remind yourself of the good things you have going on. I don’t know about you, but that’s what this week has been for me! So today we’re celebrating… Over 3 million downloads.300 episodes.Hundreds of world-renowned experts. All here to give YOU the power over your hormones and health that you’ve been missing! As I break down the 10 most popular episodes of Essentially You, I hope you are also reminded of how far you’ve come on your healing journey. Whether you’ve just joined me and are beginning to take steps to better energy and vitality, or you’ve been on board since the beginning and have experienced massive wins, let’s all take a moment to celebrate YOU and how far you’ve come! Tune in today to hear:  My favorite evening ritual that keeps life in perspective How you can win some sexy prizes (valued at over $500) just by subscribing and reviewing What the common thread is among these popular episodes (and what it tells me about what you want to hear) The 10 episodes that have made the most impact in women’s lives  Mentioned in this episode:300th Episode Giveaway Essentially You episode #132: The Four Types of PCOS and How to Heal PCOS Naturally  Essentially You episode #133: Understanding Inflammation in the Body and Discovering Your Individual Food Triggers with Dr. Will Cole Essentially You episode #217: 5 Signs of Progesterone Deficiency and How to Fix It Essentially You episode #163: How to Reset Your Hormones and Jumpstart Your Metabolism with a Detox Essentially You episode #156: Could Breaking Up with Sugar be the Biggest Key to Healthy Eating? with Molly Carmel Essentially You episode #145: What Your Period Is Telling You About Your Hormones with Nicole Jardim Essentially You episode #159: Jumpstart Your Energy and Shrink Your Waist by Optimizing Your Blood Sugar with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo Essentially You episode #138: My Top 10 Supplements to Master Your Energy and Hormones Essentially You episode #154: How to Optimize Liver Function to Balance Your Hormones Essentially You episode #167: How to Naturally Reverse Estrogen Dominance, Especially During Perimenopause

If You Want to Get to The Bottom of Your Gluten-Based Inflammation, You Should: Use an elimination diet or testing to understand your unique sensitivities  Don't eat the foods that you are sensitive to, no matter what Make sure that you get enough fiber and gut-loving foods in your diet  Learning the truth about gluten and how it impacts our bodies has played a huge role in my autoimmune journey. Understanding the science of gluten, and debunking the common myths and lies we hear about its effect on the body, is key to healing any autoimmunity. When you truly know what it means to be gluten-free, you can start to reverse your autoimmune symptoms and feel like yourself again. Understanding Gluten with Dr. Peter OsborneDr. Peter Osborne is the clinical director of Origins Health Care in Sugar Land, Texas. He is a doctor of Chiropractic, a Doctor of Pastoral Science, and a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Often referred to as “The Gluten-Free Warrior,” Dr. Osborne is one of the most sought-after alternative health and nutrition experts in the world. His practice is centered on helping those with painful chronic degenerative and autoimmune diseases by using natural healing methods. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on gluten sensitivity, and lectures nationally on this and many other nutritionally related topics. Getting to the Bottom of Your AutoimmunityDr. Osborne is passionate about helping others cure their autoimmune conditions through a gluten-free diet that eliminates inflammation and helps people feel better. Through a tested method of listening to your body, paying attention to the foods that affect you, and getting real about the ways that gluten is marketed to the masses, Dr. Osborne has helped countless people get to the bottom of their autoimmune diseases and avoid worsening symptoms through pure science and information. The Power of Going Gluten-FreeAutoimmune diseases are often separated as if they are 100 different diseases. But this is not the case, as all autoimmunity is caused by inflammation. Gluten is the #1 most researched trigger for autoimmune disease globally, which is why if you are struggling with an autoimmune disease, you need to learn what a gluten-free diet looks like in all aspects. When you can understand the science behind why gluten is triggering your autoimmunity, you will be empowered to transition out of a gluten-free diet and find lasting relief from the autoimmunity symptoms that you have been searching for.Are you ready to alleviate your autoimmune conditions by educating yourself on gluten's harm to your body? Share your thoughts with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode Learn how to understand the connection between gluten and your gut, inflammation, and autoimmunity (15:25) The first thing you can do if you are a person with an autoimmune disease (19:38) Addressing the myths surrounding gluten, grains, and substituting foods (22:32) Discover the shocking US government link to grain production and grain subsidies (30:01) Ways that you can take steps towards eliminating your symptoms, even without testing (38:09)  Resources Mentioned:The Glutenology MasterclassGluten-Free Society WebsiteDr. Peter Osborne Website Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes: Essentially You Episode #80: Going Beyond Gluten-Free: How Your Diet Can Make or Break Your Hormone Health with Dr. Peter OsborneEssentially You Episode #229: The Truth Behind Which Foods Trigger Inflammation and Belly Fat

I know how hard it is to feel overweight and burned out, yet nothing you do seems to make any difference to budge the number on the scale. Earlier this year after having Kingston, I hit a weight plateau that was FAR above my goal—and I knew that working out harder and eating less wasn’t going to be an option for this new mama. So I started to focus on something critical: one of the biggest principles for sustainable weight loss is becoming metabolically flexible, which means being able to switch in and out of sugar-burning and fat-burning mode.  Honing in on metabolic flexibility instead of calorie restriction or intense cardio unlocked easier weight loss for me—and today I’m sharing exactly why it works so well and how you can implement it into your life, too! Tune in to hear:  Things I did (and didn’t) do when I started approaching losing weight this year What really determines if you’re able to lose weight, or if it just sticks no matter what you do How I’ve lost 25 pounds in 9 months WITHOUT starving myself or working out harder Simple ways to increase your metabolic flexibility every day Critical supplements, daily nutrients, and lifestyle practices will increase metabolism so you can lose weight the easy way  Mentioned in this episode:Essentially Whole® Birthday Sale! Related Resources:Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism5 Ways to Boost a Healthy MetabolismSimple Tricks to Burn More Calories, Boost Healthy Metabolism, and Build StrengthWhy Weight Sticks Even When You Don't Eat Sugar

If You Want To Have a Successful Breastfeeding Journey, You Should: Surround yourself with supportive and knowledgeable professionals to help you Let your baby control how much they are eating Be mindful and prepared for the barriers you will face Create a journey that works for you and your baby  Breastfeeding has been a taboo subject for decades too long. Normalizing breastfeeding will make it easier for mamas to seek out support while struggling and not shame mamas for doing the best they can. Getting real about the barriers you will face as a new mom and the benefits of this amazing time is key to opening up the conversation and shining a light on your breastfeeding journey. The Breastfeeding Doc: Dr. Steph LibsDr. Stephanie Libs is a pediatric and prenatal chiropractor in San Diego. After her own breastfeeding struggles, along with so many families in her office struggling, she quickly has become the “breastfeeding doc.” Dr. Steph is my go-to lactation consultant who personally helped me on my breastfeeding journey with Kingston. She’s been published in magazines, submitted case studies for peer-review publication, and hosts continuing education workshops and chiro philosophy meetings. The System Was Designed to FailIt is probably not your fault if you didn’t get to breastfeed as you wanted to or are worried about something going wrong on the breastfeeding journey. The system was designed to under-support women and has become so medicalized that we genetically forget how to give birth. You did not fail your child if things went wrong. You just need experts like Dr. Steph to get to the root cause of latch concerns and be better supported through this journey. Empower Yourself With the Knowledge You NeedEveryone’s breastfeeding journey is different. While Dr. Steph recommends breastfeeding for as long as you can, not everyone can do that. This is why Dr. Steph provides recommendations such as when to introduce solid foods, how to set yourself up for a better breastfeeding experience before you even give birth, and tips to leave your baby in control of how much they eat. As women, we deserve better than what the medical field provides for us. It is time to take back control of breastfeeding so that you can find an easier and less stressful way to be with your new baby.Where are you on your breastfeeding journey? Let me know what you need support with on the comment section of the episode page!In This Episode Why breastfeeding being seen as a taboo topic is doing a disservice to women (11:25) Which age most women stop breastfeeding and when to introduce solid foods (20:28) The connection between feminism and breastfeeding (28:40) Breastfeeding barriers to be mindful of during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery (34:25) Positive outcomes that come from breastfeeding for as long as you can (41:30)  Resources Mentioned:Must-Have Tips for Breastfeeding GuideCafe of Life WebsiteDr. Steph Libs WebsiteFollow Dr. Steph on Instagram Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes: Essentially You Episode #227: What I Did to Get Pregnant at 40

Life throws you so many curveballs that it can leave you wondering if THIS, where you are right now, is what it’s all about. Today I’m sharing a healthy dose of perspective that hopefully will be an encouragement that you ARE enough: you are beautiful, strong, capable, and powerful—even in the moments where you don’t feel like it. You deserve to feel satisfied and empowered by your life, and I hope that after listening that is what you walk away feeling! Tune in to hear:  How motherhood fit into my “life plans” and what I’ve learned over the past year The importance of finding your “why” and going for it, whatever that means for you When “having it all” doesn’t have to mean “doing it all”—and how to check yourself on this every single day How surrender fits into my daily life and how I’ve made peace with the way things are right now And more!  Related Resources:Daily Self-Care Journal Essentially Whole® Supplements My Warrior Mama: The Journey from Hormone Chaos to Thriving in Menopause Why Self-Care is the Key to Your Success

If You Are Ready to Manage Your Menopause Naturally, You Should: Get to the bottom of your nutrient deficiencies and what foods can help fill those gaps Consider if getting lab work done will help you narrow in on which hormones are out of whack Test out natural remedies that help alleviate your symptoms and support the change your body is going through  Women in our society have been taught for decades that being miserable in menopause is unavoidable. The truth is, menopause can be filled with wisdom, grace, and vitality if we are able to listen to our bodies and improve our overall health. By supporting your body with natural remedies like nutrition and supplementation, you can live a high vitality life in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and beyond. Managing Menopause Naturally with Maryon StewartMaryon Stewart has been helping women manage their menopause naturally for 28 years. She is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books, a world-renowned healthcare expert, was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2018, and was recognized as one of the 50 most inspirational women by the Daily Mail. She is passionate about helping every single woman discover the knowledge they need to embrace menopause with ease and grace. The Building Blocks of HealthThe first step to managing your menopause naturally is to determine where your body is lacking nutrients. Nutritional deficiency is something that most women have, and it can affect your hormone function and brain chemistry. By using food as the building blocks, you can address your symptoms head-on and start making changes in the right direction. While it is important to recognize that different things work for different women, it is possible for every woman to do all of the things they want to do in life without being overwhelmed by symptoms. You Are Not AloneAs women, we have so much to offer the world. And as we get older, we only get wiser and bring more to the table. This is why us being healthy is such a critical part of this journey. There are many symptoms out there that aren't discussed, making women feel alone in this journey. But you are not alone! All it takes is the right mix of natural solutions like supplementation, food, self-care, and anti-inflammatory practices to help you feel vibrant when stepping into this next phase of your life.Are you ready to address your underlying causes so that you can embrace high vitality menopause? Share your thoughts or what you are struggling with, with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode Why so many women feel and think that they have to suffer through menopause (8:05) How to start to take care of yourself based on the changes your body is going through (11:25) Recommendations for women who are struggling with low libido, vaginal dryness, and atrophy (23:08) Learn the lesser-known symptoms of menopause that is seen frequently in the community (27:51) Tips for addressing your menopause symptoms through your diet and supplementation (32:27)  Resources Mentioned:Dr. Mariza’s Hormone Supplement GuideThe Essential Oils Menopause Solution by Dr. MarizaShop Dr. Mariza’s Supplements HereMaryon Stewart WebsiteJoin the Midlife Refuel Club HereManage Your Menopause Naturally by Maryon StewartFollow Maryon on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes: Essentially You Episode #269: Owning the Wisdom of Menopause with Christiane Northrup M.D.Essentially You Episode #263: Discover How to Shatter Menopause Myths, End Disruptive Hot Flashes and Energy Crashes, and Rev Up Your MetabolismEssentially You Episode #255: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Menopause

It’s a sad reality that most doctors realize the risks of nutrient deficiencies that come from being on the pill… Yet a majority of women are unaware of these effects until they suddenly feel exhausted, are struggling to get pregnant, or are facing other unexplained symptoms. Today I’m unpacking why hormonal birth control has this effect on your body as well as the top nutrient deficiencies you need to watch for, especially if you have been on the pill for any length of time. Tune in to hear...  How my friend was shocked by the levels of deficiencies she had after coming off the pill (and how I helped her reset these levels so she could conceive) The most prevalent deficiencies we can link to being on the pill Symptoms to watch for that indicate you’re having specific nutrient deficiencies in your body The top brands and products that I take and recommend for correcting your nutrient levels safely and quickly And more!  Mentioned in this episode:Essentially Whole® Free Shipping FLASH SALE (August 19-21) Essentially You episode #231: The Most Important Supplements to Take While Pregnant and in Postpartum Activated B Complete Vitamin C Boost Vitamin D Complete Magnesium Restore Essentially You episode #267: The Gut Hormone Connection and What You Can Do to Start Healing Your Gut Today with Tina Anderson Related Resources:Essentially You episode #128: This is Your Brain on Birth Control with Dr. Sarah Hill Essentially You episode #145: What Your Period is Telling You about Your Hormones with Nicole Jardim Essentially You episode #220: Master Your Menstrual Cycle and Optimize Your Fertility with Lisa Henderson-Jack

If You Are Ready to Recommit Yourself to Exercise, You Should: Create healthy metabolic habits by finding a way to hold yourself accountable Establish a base by trying different exercises that allow you to listen to your body Prioritize strength training and reaching muscular fatigue rather than burnout As women, we have been conditioned to believe that the harder and longer we work out, the better results and metabolism we'll get. While regular movement is critical for our heart, bones, brain, metabolism, hormones, and muscle, it is about the type of exercise and the length of time that really make a difference.Flipping 50 With Debra AtkinsonDebra Atkinson has helped over 200,000 women “flip” their second half with the vitality and energy they want. A wellness coach, hormone balancing expert, and the founder of Flipping 50, Debra is passionate about helping both women and men get metabolically fit through methods they enjoy and provide powerful lifestyle changes. With her 37-years of full-time fitness experience, she is an expert at helping women in menopause take back control of their bodies.Recommitting Yourself to ExerciseMany of us have found our exercise routines plateauing and our waistlines getting bigger throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed about if you can relate to this feeling and want to recommit yourself to your exercise routine. But did you know that it can take as little as 20 minutes a day of strength training to see the metabolic recovery you have been searching for? Debra’s approach is all about exercising smarter, not harder so that you can master your metabolism and get your fitness working for you.Get More Out of Your Workouts for LessBurning your mind and body out through exercise will never support your body in the way it needs to be supported. By focusing your workouts on achieving muscle fatigue, rather than the number of reps or minutes you spend at a machine, you can increase your metabolic rate and give your body the rest and recovery it needs to thrive.While exercise is vital for women of every age, it is especially important to have a tailor-made plan to set your body up for success during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. By checking in with yourself, stopping overdoing it, and learning what is not working for your body, you can get more bang for your buck when it comes to your workouts and health.Are you ready to reset, get back on the saddle, and create a plan to benefit your metabolism and your hormones? Share what accountability tools you are going to use, like the 10 Day Hot, Not Bothered Challenge, to get moving again with me in the comments on the episode page. In This Episode How the pandemic has impacted our weight, stress, inflammation, fitness, and more (6:58) What you can do to keep your healthy metabolic habits in place during the pandemic (13:44) Ways that strength training can stabilize your blood sugar and alleviate your anxiety and depression (20:25) The best plan of action to get back into your routine and rebound from the past year (23:14) Why cardio is not the best way to burn fat or achieve weight loss (31:59)  Resources Mentioned:10 Day Hot, Not Bothered ChallengeFlipping Fifty WebsiteFollow Flipping Fifty on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeFollow Debra on LinkedIn Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes: Essentialy You episode #279: The Secret to Gliding, Not Slamming, Into Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Lakeischa, MDEssentially You episode #213: What Is the Right Exercise If You Are Dealing with Hormone Issues? Essentially You episode #208: How Exercise Can Either Boost Your Metabolism or Damage It at Age 40+ with Debra Atkinson

At the end of the day, the big takeaway from this episode is that chronic stress is not doing any of us any favors… especially metabolically.  It’s a major player in driving women further into insulin resistance and even pre-diabetes. Luckily, there are things we can do about it, but it’s important that we are consistently implementing those strategies and tools. Tune in today to learn why being stressed is like eating a cupcake for your metabolism, plus things like...  How trauma and daily stress deregulate your insulin long-term The exact ways stress causes these blood sugar spikes 10+ of the everyday symptoms your stress could be causing without your knowledge, as well as the long-term dangers Easy, daily steps you can take to lower your stress and stabilize your body And more!  Mentioned in this episode:Calm and Restore supplement Adrenal Love Sleep Bundle (Magnesium and Zen Sleep) — 10% off Vitamin C Boost Essentially You episode #168: Why Meditation is Non-Negotiable in Today's Fast-Pace World with Emily Fletcher Related Resources:5 Easy Steps to Help Reverse Insulin Resistance Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism Essentially You episode #274: Why Are So Many Women Struggling with Insulin Resistance and Poor Metabolic Function? Essentially You episode #276: 10 Surprising Signs Your Stress is Out of Control and How to Fix It

Endometriosis contributes to over 80% of chronic pain found in women, yet many doctors are not confident in their ability to diagnosis endometriosis, and the symptoms can be all over the map. Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, author, board-certified health coach, and expert with over 20 years of experience working with women to cure their chronic pelvic pain. After finding functional medicine by necessity after giving birth herself, Dr. Jessica’s eyes were opened to the power of nutrition and lifestyle as a way to relieve some of the biggest symptoms around endometriosis and pelvic pain. Today Dr. Jessica is here to provide you with a new set of tools to bring together pelvic floor rehab, functional medicine, lifestyle, nutrition, and health coaching to get root cause healing for women with chronic pelvic pain conditions. Dr. Jessica is determined to educate you and other practitioners on ways that you can address endometriosis and other chronic pelvic pain conditions with root cause solutions, functional medicine, and nutrition. There are many components that play a role in your chronic pain such as lifestyle, hormonal birth control, inflammation, and autoimmunity, and it is only by understanding their role in your condition that you can begin to heal yourself.By taking a system-by-system approach to your body by supporting symptom relief and improving fertility, you can decrease your painful symptoms and start to implement the integrative care you need. Dr. Jessica is here to provide you with actionable ways that you can start to control your pain at home today and give you the tools you need to make a pain-free life a reality.Are you ready to take control of your symptoms and start treating your chronic pelvic pain in a way that works for your body? Share your experience with endometriosis with us in the comments section of the episode page!What we're talking about in this episode! Learn why endometriosis is so commonly undiagnosed by traditional medicine The most common symptoms around endometriosis and what you can do about them How to address your pelvic pain through functional medicine and functional nutrition Why hormonal birth control can put you at greater risk of infertility in the long term The importance of finding a trained surgeon when considering laparoscopic surgery What you can do right now at home to lessen your painful symptoms throughout the month Resources Mentioned:Outsmart Endometriosis by Dr. Jessica Drummond Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative