The Female Health Solution Podcast

I am dedicating today's episode to discussing mood swings. So many women struggle with feeling out of control of their emotions and mental health, and it isn't a matter of just "being more positive." The truth is, your mood swings are often a hormonal issue and there are physiological imbalances at play.  The good news: you can improve your hormone balance and mood swings! Emotional highs and lows are not your fault, just a matter of having the right information and tools to resolve them. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health.  DUTCH Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/  

I am dedicating today's episode to discussing supplements. It can be tempting to throw supplements at a health issue because we heard that it worked for Aunt Pam, or to take anything that Dr. Google tells us. Supplements are much more individual, and although many won't hurt you, it's so important to understand what your specific body needs, how the supplements interact with each other and how to maximize the benefits.  I am a huge fan of supplementation in general, because our nutrition as a nation is severely lacking. As long as we are taking into consideration the right factors and individuality of health, supplements can go a long way! The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health.  DUTCH hormone testing: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/

Tallene is a PCOS Weight Loss registered dietitian and a strong believer that you don’t just have to live with PCOS, you can thrive with PCOS. She was diagnosed at age 18, and left scared and confused without much information or guidance from her practitioner. Unsatisfied with the generally accepted belief that birth control is the only way to manage a PCOS diagnosis (and disheartened after failed attempts at weight loss through excessive exercise and dieting), Tallene decided to look for alternative options. She studied nutritional science and became a dietitian, gathering information from her studies, speaking extensively with various health experts who are now guests on her and her husband’s podcast, and working with clients one-on-one. She discovered that eliminating gluten and dairy as a huge key to living healthier with PCOS, and together with her husband Sirak (a PCOS-focused personal trainer), developed a program meant to make living with the diagnosis easier to both understand and embrace. Tallene has helped thousands of women manage their PCOS symptoms and is living proof that anyone can overcome PCOS and lose weight naturally by going gluten and dairy free! Sirak is a PCOS Personal Trainer and a strong supporter of women struggling with PCOS. He has taken his skills as an engineer and applied his creative genius to editing and producing the content within our membership and social media channels. He co-hosts our podcast and brings a light hearted and understanding approach to PCOS management. When Tallene and Sirak met, he swept her off her feet with the slow, weighted workout approach that has now become part of the PCOS Weight Loss Method. Find Tallene & Sirak:  Podcast: A Cyster & Her Mister YouTube: PCOS Weight Loss Instagram: @pcos.weightloss Community: The Cysterhood

I am dedicating today's episode to checking in with YOU. How are you really doing? With all the stress of the last couple years and the holidays upon us, it is important to check in with your emotional, mental and physical health.  We are often bombarded by negatives around us and it can start to take a toll, sometimes without us even noticing. Once we are aware of how we are truly doing, we can take steps to create boundaries and set ourselves up for success. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health.  DUTCH hormone testing: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/

I am dedicating today's episode to sharing more gluten and PCOS. There is so much information about what to cut out and what to add in when you have PCOS and gluten is one of the big ones.  Most people say point blank that you MUST cut out gluten with PCOS. This generalization is not necessarily the best course of action for every body, but it is important to look at why gluten can create issues for PCOS and who should cut it out and when. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health.  DUTCH hormone testing: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/

Happy Thanksgiving! I am dedicating today's episode to sharing more about holiday traditions and how they impact your stress levels and health. Sometimes we forget what we truly value around the holidays in an attempt to keep up with traditions!  Thanksgiving and the holidays should be a time where you can relax and enjoy yourself, but this isn't always the case for many women. Stress and to-do's get in the way, so it may be time to re-evaluate what's on your holiday agenda. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health.  DUTCH hormone testing: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/

Dr. Mal Skoff is a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in concussion and brain trauma recovery as well as brain-based nutrition.  After suffering from a concussion in 2013, Dr. Mal regained her life and health with the help of proper brain-based nutrition and functional neurology chiropractic. This event ignited a passion for the importance of brain health. Dr. Mal recognized the critical need for proper recovery from trauma.  Dr. Mal’s mission, passion, and vision is to restore hope and positively impact individuals brain and physical health to pave the way for lasting brain health in all stages of life. Find Dr. Mal:  Instagram: @drmalskoff

I am dedicating today's episode to sharing more about female friendships and how they impact your health. Friendships and relationships are essential in many ways, but can also be difficult to navigate without the proper tools.  Making friends as an adult can be so difficult - we all carry baggage with us and it takes work to maintain healthy boundaries and communication. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health.  12 Week Program Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist

I am dedicating today's episode to sharing more about carbs and how they help burn fat. Carbs get such a bad rap, when really they are essential for energy, hormone regulation and optimal nutrition.   There are so many positive ways to include carbs into your diet, like carb cycling. This is individual to your goals and lifestyle, which is why it works so well. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health.  12 Week Program Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist

I am dedicating today's episode to discussing ADHD and the brain. I have had quite a few conversations with women recently who have a brain that functions differently and the struggles that come with it. This last season of life (hello, 2020) has been extra stressful and this stress impacts brain function and ADHD in different ways.  Many women with ADHD/ADD notice that things can shift throughout the month as well. The goal of this episode is to open the conversation around these issues and share ways you can improve your health.  12 Week Program Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist