The Female Health Solution Podcast

It's one thing to be exausted at night, but waking up tired is very discouraging and often a sign that things are off with your hormones. There are artificial ways, like large amounts of caffeine, to boost that energy but this is not sustainable and can actually work against you in the long run. In this episode we will dive into what hormones are at play, how night time routines can impact sleep, and ways to recover that morning energy.  Learn more: https://drbethwestie.com/fhs-waitlist/

I am dedicating today's episode to discussing how to burn fat and why it may seem like you can't! There are so many products, pills and programs that promote fat burning, but it is important to look at the female physiology and how fat storage/loss works. The goal of this episode is to shed light on the frustrations around fat loss and how to achieve sustainable results.  Learn more: https://drbethwestie.com/fhs-waitlist/

This episode is dedicated to PMS, and whether it's actually normal to experience! Just becuase something is common, doesn't necessarily mean it's how things should be. While it is normal to experience a shift in your hormones before your period, certain symptoms that are severe should be addressed. Some women even experience what's called the "period flu"! PMS symptoms and what is normal to experience is also very individual. Dive into this episode to learn more about PMS and hormone regulation!  Learn more: https://drbethwestie.com/fhs-waitlist/

Presenter and author Jen Rafferty started her teaching career as a middle school teacher in Central New York for 15 years. She founded Empowered Educator in 2020 as a response to teacher burnout during the pandemic. Jen is known for bringing her energy, humor and expertise in her presentations while inspiring educators to stay connected to their "why." Jen is a certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. Since its inception, the Empowered Educator has reached teachers and school leaders all over the world. Jen has been featured in Authority Magazine, Medium, Thrive Global, VoyageMIA and was on the TEDx stage with her talk, Generational Change begins with Empowered Teachers. She is the author of the Amazon bestseller, A Place in the Staff: Finding Your Way as a Music Teacher. Jen's insatiable curiosity continues to make the Empowered Educator programs relevant and reflective of the most up-to-date research in mindset, leadership, and cognitive neuroscience. She is committed to inspiring teachers and school leaders to discover their voice and maintain a healthy longevity throughout their careers. Find Jen:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/empowerededucatorfacultyroom https://www.instagram.com/jenrafferty_/ https://twitter.com/jenrafferty_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTE_y6GSwqM    

Polycystic ovary syndrome impacts many women but there are many symptoms that come along with it. Most women with PCOS experience insulin issues, weight issues and weight loss resistance. When you have PCOS, doing the "normal" things to lose weight is actually not going to work! Many practitioners don't know how to deal with PCOS and women are left discouraged, cutting calories and feeling miserable. Dive into this episode to learn what's behind PCOS and how you can manage your weight and regulate your hormones!  Learn more: https://drbethwestie.com/fhs-waitlist/

Most women focus on losing fat/weight, when gaining muscle is just as important. There are many mistakes and misconceptions when building lean muscle and we are talking about them on this episode! I'm talking about working out fasted, ignoring muscle recovery, restricting muscle building nutrients and more. Believe it or not, working out at certain times can be WORSE for your health, not better.  Learn more: https://drbethwestie.com/fhs-waitlist/

Is your support person stressed? Your health depends on more than just yourself! The stress of your friends, family, partner, etc doesn't just impact their health, it also impacts yours. This is why it can feel so challenging personally, even if you are not directly impacted by the stress! In this episode, I share examples of what happens when your support system is under stress and how you can manage it!  Learn more: https://drbethwestie.com/fhs-waitlist/

Let's talk about the timeline for regulating hormones, losing weight, and healing your symptoms. I run both 12 week and 6 month programs and it's important to discuss expectations for results during these parameters. We are so comfortable with the fact that a broken bone may take months to heal, but expect our hormones and weight to respond differently! Most women experience immediate positive changes, but a complete transformation takes more time AND there are often ups and downs along the way. In this episode I share more about what to expect during a health transformation and where to get started!  Learn more: https://drbethwestie.com/fhs-waitlist/

Let's talk about distractions... distractions from our goals and progress. Digging into distractions, coping mechanisms and barriers is the key to creating habits for long term success without getting derailed. Hormone balance, weight loss, muscle growth - all of it takes consistency and distractions often get in the way. In order to get something you've never had, you have to get something you've never done.  Learn more: https://drbethwestie.com/fhs-waitlist/

Many women experience feeling wired but tired at the same time - exhausted, yet you can't relax or rest. This is often related to cortisol and other hormone issues, so it's a bigger deal than just feeling tired. In this episode, we will dive into the hormones at play, why this happens and ways to find consistent energy and hormone balance.  DUTCH Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/