Listen in to hear me share: How far we’ve come from the original cultural norms around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods.How our diets and the food industry have changed and we haven’t evolved to handle it.How even the way we breathe and chew has changed our jaw and throat structure, affecting our gut microbiome and immune systems.How we’ve lost touch with the land, nature, sunshine, and movements that used to be a fixture of life.How we’ve lost touch with the land, nature, sunshine,...

Tamari Jacob is a Certified Lactation Counselor, wife, mom of three and the founder of One With The Pump. After being forced into exclusive pumping when she became a mom, she made it her mission to learn everything she could about how to hack her pump to get the best experience and shared her tips with other moms on Instagram. She has helped thousands of moms learn how to pump better and she is on a mission to help every mom become a confident mother pumper through her free resources, live...

Listen in to hear Lauren share: Insights into the cultural stigma surrounding menstruation and its impact on women's health.An exploration of the menstrual cycle, including the hormonal changes and their effects on common symptoms such as cramps, PMS, and bloating.Practical strategies for alleviating period pain and PMS through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplements, as well as addressing conditions like endometriosis and PMDD.Nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement interventions to help...

Jillian is a Functional Dietitian and Women's health specialist, and the creator of the PCOS Root Reversal Program. Jillian and her team of functional dietitians provide comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on hormone balance, fertility, and digestive health. Jillian helps clients identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive symptoms using advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition, and supportive lifestyle therapies as...

In this episode we’re talking all about the idea of a BALANCED diet. Balance can mean different things for every person, and in this episode we discuss different styles of what balance can look like, and practical tips to help you find the balance that supports you on your health journey, while also honoring your relationship with food and your lifestyle! Listen in to hear: The difference between abstaining and moderatingHow addiction can play a role in our relationships with foodHow a...

Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, fertility nutrition expert and founder, formulator, and CEO of FullWell, has dedicated over 20 years to advancing reproductive health through nutritional science and functional medicine. She champions reproductive wellness by delivering uncompromising products supported by the latest clinical evidence and education that helps women and their partners make choices that proactively care for their reproductive health, nourishing themselves and future...

In this episode, the host provides detailed tips and personal insights on how to navigate the Jewish holidays, particularly Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, while maintaining a focus on health and wellness. The host emphasizes the importance of balancing spiritual goals with physical health and offers practical advice on meal preparation, managing stress, and maintaining healthy habits despite the disruptions of the festive season. Discussions include the significance of food in...

Galya Falkson is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to enhance their sex lives, relationships, and overall personal growth. Galya believes that everyone already has the potential within to achieve their best self, but barriers can sometimes get in the way. She is committed to helping people identify and remove these obstacles, allowing them to fully enjoy life both inside and outside the bedroom. Whether it’s discovering the path to orgasm, boosting self-esteem, or reigniting...

In this episode, Lauren Allen discusses how to overcome the fear of judgment when making health-related changes such as making changes in your diet, starting an exercise routine, or prioritizing sleep. Drawing from personal experiences and client stories, Lauren explores strategies to handle negative comments, stay committed to personal health goals, and build self-confidence along the way. Listen in to hear Lauren share: Why the haters are hating- where the judgment comes from and why other...

In this bonus mini-episode, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the 'About Health and Hormones' podcast. Reflecting on the journey, growth, and feedback over the past year, Lauren expresses immense gratitude to the listeners. To mark the occasion, a special giveaway is announced, offering a chance for 2 winners to receive a $150 amazon gift card. Rules to enter: Take a screenshot of your favorite episode.Share it on your instagram stories, social media, whatsapp groups, or however you...

Dr. Kayla Miller is a couples therapist and currently specializes in helping couples foster healthier, more connected relationships. She has a deep passion for working with couples to address common marital challenges and believes in the power of communication and vulnerability as key factors in relationship success. Dr. Miller holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on marriage therapy, and is also a certified marriage educator. Listen in to hear Dr. Kayla Miller share: Her journey...

What we consume matters. It matters in terms of nutrition, it matters in terms of environmental toxins, and it matters in terms of content- entertainment, conversations, and social media. It changes your brain. It changes the way you think. It’s incredibly powerful…for better or worse. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to have a healthier relationship with social media, since it’s become such a big part of our lives and has taken up so much mental real estate for so many of...

Eli Brecher is a Registered Nutritionist specializing in gut health. She is currently leading her own practice, where she helps individuals improve their well-being through a focus on digestive health. Eli’s passion for gut health stems from her personal battle with Crohn’s disease, which has driven her to explore the connection between gut health and overall wellness deeply. She is particularly interested in the links between gut health and mental health, immunity, and lifestyle...

In this episode, I’m giving you a little history lesson and a deep dive into the development of our modern food industry and the USA nutrition guidelines. It’s probably no surprise that the nutrition advice and the food pyramid we learned about growing up hasn’t really set Americans up to achieve better health results (if anything, rates of heart disease and diabetes have only gone up…) but so much of this misguided nutrition information has made its way into schools, doctors offices,...

Elana Blanchard Goldsmith is an Organizational Psychologist and is currently on staff at Kingsley Gate, an international executive search firm. Elana has a special interest in helping employees find joy and meaning both in their work and family systems and is currently pursuing doctoral work on this topic.  Elana has a Masters in OD from Reichman University and is a trained Executive and Career Coach. Elana is originally from New York City and now lives in Tel Aviv with her husband and 2...

Since this is one of the topics I get asked the most questions about, I figured it was time to do a whole deep dive episode on birth control. I hope this episode can serve as a non-judgemental, educational, evidence-based resource for you as you navigate making the very personal decision about what type of contraception you choose to use. Listen in to hear me share: The key factors to consider when choosing a birth control methodUnderstanding the ways that different contraceptive devices...

Avigyle Zeitchik, founder of Yogigyle, is a 500 hour certified multi-style yoga facilitator, headstand lover, and meditation instructor, who is passionate about building communities and inspiring others to show up for themselves through movement-based habits + routines. In her classes, she embodies the belief that each student is their own best teacher, blending fluid sequencing with breath-centered movement to help students of all levels find the freedom to take on whatever challenge they...

Episode #41: Solo Catch: Weaning, traveling, current habits, cyclical living, food as a pathway to higher healing and more Food is the foundation of physical health for me, but it’s also a pathway to a much higher, deeper type of healing. I need to take care of the physical to even get to the emotional/mental/spiritual/relational healing. I’ve been on a journey recently with going a lot deeper in these other areas of my health and wellbeing. In this episode, I’m catching you up with where I’m...

Sarah Seymour is a dedicated and compassionate homebirth midwife with over two decades of experience in guiding families through the transformative journey of childbirth. Sarah holds degrees in Nursing and Midwifery from the Universities of Manchester and London, UK. Her extensive training and hands-on experience have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both natural and medically assisted childbirth. Sarah has attended hundreds of homebirths. Her approach is centered on...

In this episode I break down the topic of toxins, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and why what we’re putting on our bodies matters just as much as what we put into our bodies. As always, I do my best in this episode to present the research and information about this topic without it being too overwhelming or scary (since there is so much fear mongering about this topic in particular!) Listen in to hear me share: How harmful chemicals became so ubiquitous in our worldWhat are endocrine...

Tamar Feldman, RDN CDE is a dietitian whose mission is to improve lives by empowering individuals to use nutrition to improve their gut health and hormone balance. She is a recognized expert on IBS/SIBO and has developed the Gut Dietitian training protocols on IBS and IBD for Registered Dietitian education. She writes, lectures, and counsels extensively on IBD, IBS, PCOS/fertility, and thyroid health and is the founder of thegutdietitian.com virtual practice and co-founder of the app...

What do you think of when you hear the word labor? If you’re anything like me, your first associations are probably horrible  scenes out of a movie with women screaming in pain. If you have scary associations with labor, it makes sense! That’s all that most of us have heard. But what if it isn’t necessarily true? In this special solo episode, I share my two birth stories, which were the most beautiful, empowering, embodied experiences of my life!  Listen in to hear me share: Why my deep fear...

Tova Benisty is a certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, gym coach, TRX coach, and pre and post-natal trainer. Through her work with women, she realized that many women are unaware of what happens to their bodies postpartum, how to exercise correctly after giving birth, and that a weak core is healable. She began learning about diastasis recti in-depth, and after starting to train women with specifically tailored exercises, she understood that there was a real need for a broken-down...

Our thoughts shape our feelings, which shape our actions. Understanding the factors that shape our thoughts can help us create a mindset that sets us up for success when it comes to the way we think, feel, and take action towards taking care of our health. Listen in to hear Lauren share: The connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions.Practical tips for recognizing and altering negative thought patterns.The significance of mindfulness and intentional consumption.Strategies to...