Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill

In this episode, we discuss: Why implants are making people sick The effects of impants on autoimmune diseases Is having an explant right for you? How a rupture can effect your liver and other organs What is the biofilm theory Dr. Richard (Ricky) Brown is a highly skilled plastic surgeon with over a decade of experience in his field. As an expert plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Brown is dedicated to helping others feel confident in their own skin. A native of Atlanta, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. Before attending medical school in Chicago, Dr. Brown developed an interest in surgery while working as an orderly cleaning up operating rooms at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. He was eventually able to observe many surgeries, and the more he saw performed, the more he knew he wanted to become a surgeon. He earned his medical degree from The Chicago Medical School. Dr. Brown first came to appreciate the specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery during his general surgery training at one of Chicago's inner city hospitals. He saw the power of plastic surgery in changing and restoring lives after trauma. Working with plastic surgery residents there, he conducted innovative research on the topic of scarring and wound healing. During that time, he wrote papers that were published in one of the top plastic surgery journals, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After completing medical school, he attended Northwestern University to complete his General Surgery residency. Dr. Brown went on to become certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and complete his residency training in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha. He now has board certifications in both general surgery and plastic surgery. Follow Dr. Ricky Brown IG: www.instagram.com/drrichardjbrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealtiktokdoc

In this episode, you will learn: The role of stress and cortisol in our bodies The concept of a nutritious life and the 8 pillars Should you be consuming caffeine Why sleep is important for your cortisol levels Why stress management is important for cortisol levels Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, is a renowned celebrity nutritionist, healthy cooking expert, and wellness thought-leader. She is the founder and CEO of Nutritious Life and the Nutritious Life Studio, an online certification that provides unparalleled, forward-thinking education to individuals of various backgrounds looking to establish successful careers in the health and wellness industry. Keri is a Today Show Tastemaker and an advisory board member for Women's Health Magazine. She is the author of four bestselling books, including The New You and Improved Diet and The O2 Diet. She's also regularly featured on national television programs like The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The Rachael Ray Show and is a prolific contributor and commentator for countless other top media outlets. On a weekly basis, you might catch her on The Today Show talking protein-rich snacks, on The Doctors explaining sugar cravings, on The Rachael Ray Show sharing recipes, or in the pages of Women's Health answering readers' most pressing wellness questions.

Sign Up for the Bone Master Class Today: www. Midlifeconversations.com/bonecoach In this episode, you will learn: How to prevent loss in bone density What you need to start doing now to prevent future problems How to reverse some issues you may already have with bone loss How you can avoid osteoporosis Natural solutions to it all Kevin is an Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach, Stronger Bones Solution™ Program Instructor, osteoporosis "thriver," and founder of BoneCoach™. He has made it his mission to help over 1+ million people around the globe address bone loss, build bone strength, stop fearing fracture, and lead active lives. He's most famous for helping people with osteopenia and osteoporosis gain clarity and confidence that improving is possible. At BoneCoach™, they take pride in working with the best to deliver the best - the best evidence-based information; the best support; the best natural solutions for building strong bones and leading active lives. Their team members are some of the best in their respective fields, and they've got the credentials and experience to show for it.

In this episode, you will learn: What side effects can be caused by breast implants Why those side effects are happening How to prepare for your explant surgery Who should consider doing a deep dive on their breast implants What to look for when considering an explant Alternative medicine approach to healing from chronic symptoms What is the E.X.P.L.A.N.T Method Erin Souza is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) who helps women affected by breast implant illness overcome the root causes of their chronic symptoms through her signature E.X.P.L.A.N.T. method so they can reclaim their health and live life without limitations! She has worked with over 120 individuals since 2021 on improving their health by using a science-backed, alternative medicine approach. You can go to www.ecrestorative.com or www.everythingbii.com to work with Erin through your symptoms. (If you missed my last episode on my decision to get the explant surgery and more on my journey, you can listen to the last episode here or at https://www.midlifeconversations.com/breast-implants-the-decisions-the-regrets-the-issues-with-dr-amie-hornaman/)

In this episode, you will learn: The importance of intermittent fasting Why in Midlife you should be fasting The different types of intermittent fasting What method of IF would work for you How to begin fasting How fasting helps with cognitive functions Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She is passionate about helping women find wellness through the healing power of nutrition and fasting. Cynthia believes it is possible to feel better tomorrow than you do today and want to equip you to experience that freedom!

In this episode, you will learn: Why taking hormones is a must for midlife women How estrogen interacts with your body to keep you healthy The effects of estrogen on your muscles Skin & Vaginal Health About Kristin Johnson Kristin is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition as well as a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health. She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, a certified DUTCH hormone test practitioner, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association's Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. In addition, she has special training in amino acid therapy for anxiety and mood disorders as well as mindset coaching to facilitate change. Kristin completed a professional mentorship with naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse in 2020 and am also a "recovering" corporate attorney. She will perform a comprehensive functional analysis of your health history, nutrition status and lab tests to create an individualized protocol aimed at rebalancing your body's systems and solving for any deficiencies. She then guides you through shifts in diet, lifestyle and mindset while educating you on options to restore or support your hormones and optimize your health! About Maria Claps Maria is a functional health coach with a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause. She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and then went on to study in a hormone program for practitioners with Dr Sara Gottfried in 2014. She spent the first 8 months of 2015 completing the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr David Rosensweet. Maria has been personally mentored by hormone scholar Dr Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr Rebecca Provorse. She now mentors other health coaches and nutritionists to help them understand the unique and profound hormone changes of midlife. She combines holistic health coaching with functional lab tests to help you identify and assess your hormonal deficiencies, gut health and metabolic status. She then educates you on your options for hormone therapy so that you can work with a hormone provider (either your own or one of ours) from a position of knowledge and clarity instead of fear and confusion.

In this episode, you will learn: The many issues that come with breast implants What to consider before deciding to get implants How implants can affect you physically Is there alternative options Dr. Amie Hornaman "The Thyroid-Fixer", is host to the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer™, with listeners around the globe. She is the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization with transformational, proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction and support people in returning to full health. Dr. Amie is also the creator of The Fixxr™ Supplement line with revolutionary, proprietary supplements that are changing the lives of many people. Ultimately, she is a woman on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back. After her own experience of insufferable symptoms, misdiagnoses and improper treatment, Dr. Amie set out to help others who she KNEW were going through the same set of frustrations and who were on the same medical roller coaster. She grabs your hand, gives you answers about your health that no one has told you and gives you the actual tools and personalized treatment to fix you. What makes her program unique is the extra support and accessibility that you can't find anywhere else. That's the transformational journey. With a focus on optimizing thyroid and hormone function, and thus optimizing her patients, Dr. Amie looks at you as a unique individual and not JUST a lab value. She examines all factors that tie into thyroid dysfunction and thyroid symptoms and FIXES you to give you your life back.

In this episode, you will learn: Most effective ways to communicate What you need to be aware of in communication How to add value How to POP your brand Sam's work has been featured in New York Times, Fast Company, Investors Business Daily, MSNBC, Forbes, INC, Foreign Service Journal, NPR, and Huffington Post. Her books – including Talking on Eggshells, POP!, Tongue Fu!®, ConZentrate, What's Holding You Back? and Washington Post bestseller Got Your Attention? – have been endorsed by dozens of thought leaders including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins, and Miki Agrawal. Her 20+ year track record of results includes speaking for such clients as National Geographic, Cisco, SXSW, Fortune 500 Forum, Intel, YPO, Capital One, NASA, Accenture, Fidelity, the U.S .Navy and Four Seasons Resorts. She was the pitch coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped women entrepreneurs generate $36+ billion in funding / valuation.

In this episode, you will learn: How much protein you need to consume How and When to properly feed your body What's missing for you to build and mantain muscle Why maintaining muscle is important beyond how it looks Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, is the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr. Lyon is a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor specializing in brain and thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is board certified in Family Medicine and completed a combined research and clinical fellowship in Geriatrics and Nutritional Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her undergraduate training in Nutritional Sciences: Vitamin & Mineral Metabolism at the University of Illinois. Dr. Lyon is a subject matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein, types, and levels to health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She has continued to receive mentorship from Dr. Donald Layman, Ph.D. over the course of two decades to help bring protein metabolism and nutrition from the bench to the bedside. Her clinical practice services the leaders, innovators, mavericks, and executives in their prospective fields. Dr. Lyon works closely with the Special Operations Military and has a private practice that services patients worldwide. Get her new Best Seller, Forever Strong, here: https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/

In this episode, you will learn: How to navigate the process of healthcare for your parents What you need to have in place for a smooth transition after life The difference between medicare and medicade Why you should get long term care insurance What to setup for hospice Shivan Sarna is an author, TV host, investigative journalist, podcaster, and health advocate. She is the creator of SIBO SOS®, the Digestion SOS™documentary series, the Gut & Microbiome Rescue Summit, and the Lymphatic Rescue Summit. After a lifetime of struggling with health issues, Shivan made it her mission to demystify her own health struggles - and to share that information with others who were struggling. Her special skill is finding and connecting with the leading expert doctors and connecting those experts with the people who need their help. Her personal mantra is SOS: Save Our Selves, and that's what she has helped thousands of people do!