Episodes
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. A fierce patient advocate dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take...
Published 04/15/24
Published 04/15/24
Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS, is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, author, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction. After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol. Her approach improves brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health, and hormone balance. Dr. Brooke’s expertise extends beyond...
Published 04/01/24
Alison Boden is a functional dietitian specializing in hormonal health for moms - from postpartum to perimenopause and everything in between. She is the founder of Motherwell Nutrition, where she helps moms replenish their bodies, balance hormones, and feel good again after kids. Alison is on a mission to show moms that feeling like crap after giving birth does not have to be the norm. In this episode, we discuss the hormonal changes women face after childbirth, the duration of the postpartum...
Published 03/18/24
Mimi Millard is the founder and CEO of De Lune Wellness. After earning her environmental engineering degree from Cornell University, she worked in the world of sustainable design before striking out on her own to change how the world cares for menstrual health. She is deeply motivated by her own experience growing up with debilitating period pain and PMS and lacking healthy relief options. She works to eliminate this problem for her three younger sisters and future generations. Since bringing...
Published 03/04/24
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. In their new phenomenal book Real Food for Fertility, Lisa and Lily unravel the complexities of preconception...
Published 02/19/24
Vashti Kanahele is an author and functional medicine practitioner passionate about exploring diverse cultures and embracing immersive experiences. Her triumph over Lyme disease and complex chronic illness fuels her determination to empower others on their healing journeys. Having lived in Baghdad, Beirut, Phnom Penh, Lagos, and Curacao, Vashti's experiences have shaped her holistic approach to health and wellness. In this episode, Vashti takes us deep into her experiences in Iraq during the...
Published 02/05/24
Joy McCarthy is a Holistic Nutritionist, founder of JoyousHealth.com, co-founder of Hello Joyous, and the author of three bestselling cookbooks: Joyous Health, The Joyous Cookbook, and Joyous Detox. She is also the host of the Joyous Health Podcast, where she interviews natural health experts worldwide. Not just an expert in her field, Joy is also a beacon of inspiration for those navigating the often tumultuous journey of skin conditions, particularly rosacea. In this episode, we talk about...
Published 01/22/24
Dr. Ellen Cutler is a true trailblazer in the field of holistic health. She is a bestselling author, internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," now available in a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in desensitization to food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions perplexing the...
Published 01/08/24
Jennifer Woodward holds a Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and a Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach. She is also the creator of the acclaimed FDN Business School, and she’s joining me today to discuss a topic that impacts countless lives: breast implant illness (BII). BII is a complex health issue associated with breast implants, and Jennifer is here to share her personal journey and professional insights. In...
Published 12/18/23
Monique Dickson is a menstrual cycle coach and women's hormone health practitioner. More importantly, she is a wife and a mother of 4 free-range kids, changing the world by raising her children to be compassionate, healthy, and change-makers of the future. Monique learned the hard way that being exhausted and burnt out didn't serve her family or her community positively. She has gone from dismissing and ignoring her hormones to loving and honoring them and now supports other women to do the...
Published 12/11/23
Brandee Hommerding is a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and expert in holistic nutrition. A self-proclaimed diet culture dropout, she is the owner of Bee Collective Wellness, where she provides women with sustainable, holistic nutrition support to help women overcome bloating, fatigue, PMS, and irregular menstrual cycles so they may feel more in tune with their bodies and live a vibrant and energetic life. In this conversation, Brandee and I talk about the profound impact of diet...
Published 12/04/23
Renowned for his groundbreaking Rapid Health Restoration System, Dr. Lonnie Herman combines expertise in neurology, endocrinology, and autoimmune diseases to offer a cutting-edge approach to healing. Dr. Lonnie's passion for restoring hope shines through as he shares many patient success stories and the transformative impact his unique approach has on women’s health conditions like endometriosis, heavy bleeding, UTIs, chronic vaginitis, and more. In this conversation, Dr. Lonnie and I discuss...
Published 11/27/23
Dr. Maggie Abraham is a board-certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist with ABOG specialty certification in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. Dr. Abraham discovered the field of pediatric and adolescent gynecology while working as a young attending at the University of Florida. There, she recognized the lack of awareness of gynecological conditions among adolescents that often leaves them suffering for years without a diagnosis or appropriate treatment. These encounters inspired her to...
Published 11/20/23
Adele Johnston is on a mission to make menopause mainstream, and she’s back today for part two of our discussion about the journey into perimenopause and menopause. A world-leading and highly sought-after menopause expert, Adele is committed to breaking down female health taboos, helping women navigate their menopause experience with vibrancy and positivity, and training workplaces to offer more support to their people and clients. In this episode, we talk about why it seems like we're...
Published 11/13/23
Adele Johnston is on a mission to make menopause mainstream. A world-leading and highly sought-after menopause expert, Adele is committed to breaking down female health taboos, helping women navigate their menopause experience with vibrancy and positivity, and training workplaces to offer greater support to their people and clients. Adele's journey, professional expertise, and mission to shed more light on what’s normal concerning perimenopause and menopause will undoubtedly inspire, educate,...
Published 11/06/23
Kiana Reeves is an AASECT-certified somatic sex educator, certified sexological bodyworker, pelvic health practitioner, certified doula, and Foria's Chief Education Officer. With a lifelong passion for sexual wellness and plant-based medicine, Kiana has been practicing in the field of sexual wellness and female reproductive health for over ten years. Kiana believes sex is an essential part of wellbeing and offers a holistic perspective - bridging the topics of wellness, sex, birth, intimacy,...
Published 10/30/23
Diane Ducarme is the founder and CEO of Nectar Health, a company dedicated to adding years to the lives of those suffering from Migraine Disease. Diane's journey is as impressive as it is diverse. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master's in Science Engineering Technology and Mathematics, and studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, she brings a unique blend of expertise to the field of women's health. Diane's passion for making a difference and drive to understand the...
Published 10/23/23
Dr. Marc Sklar, a.k.a. The Fertility Expert, is a natural fertility specialist dedicated to helping couples navigate the often complex path to parenthood for the past 20 years. Marc’s mission is to illuminate your way forward and provide the answers you need to improve your reproductive health and achieve your dream of having a beautiful family. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Marc trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the...
Published 10/16/23
Dr. Taylor DeGroot is a Doctor of Optometry who is passionate about holistic medicine. Her goal is to help people get to the root cause of eye & health problems & improve their vision at any age. While she does specialize in the eyes, she does not believe in isolating one body part from the whole since the body is a dynamic, cohesive system. She focuses on full-body healing at the cellular and energetic levels and is passionate about providing clients with tools and education. In this...
Published 10/09/23
Dr. Michael Green, M.D. is a board-certified OB/GYN and the Chief Medical Officer of Winona, a telehealth service that offers hormone replacement therapy to women in perimenopause and menopause. In addition, he currently works as an OB hospitalist and site director for OBHG at Northridge Medical Center. In this episode, Dr. Mike and I talk about the types of hysterectomies, the benefits and drawbacks of different surgical approaches, what you need to think about when considering this...
Published 10/02/23
Dr. Anne Peled is an internationally renowned breast cancer and plastic surgeon based in San Francisco and a true pioneer in breast cancer surgery. Dr. Peled's journey is one of resilience and dedication, having overcome breast cancer herself and then dedicating her career to empowering others facing this challenging diagnosis. She has extensive research experience focused on improving outcomes after breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction. She is currently involved in research...
Published 09/25/23
Sandra Mikhail is an internationally-known and accredited dietitian, the founder of Nutrition A-Z, and the author of The Gut Chronicles: An Uncensored Journey into the World of Digestive Health and Illness. With over a decade of experience, Sandra’s passion for and work in gut health created a movement for normalizing ‘poo talk,’ shedding light on topics you may find yourself secretly searching for on the internet. Known as the gut health dietitian ‘making poo talk salon chic,’ she currently...
Published 09/18/23
Jeff Witten is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sheer Health, which will change how you deal with healthcare! Sheer Health demystifies health insurance, medical billing, and healthcare for individuals and families, and the platform enables you to connect your health insurance account to Sheer Health, just like how you connect your bank account to a service like Venmo or Paypal. It’s an app on your phone that takes 2-3 minutes to register and connect your insurance. The service is incredibly easy to...
Published 09/11/23
Ruby Warrington is an author and the creator of the term Sober Curious, a movement that has sparked a global reconsideration of our relationship with alcohol. Her books "Material Girl, Mystical World," and "The Sober Curious Reset" have inspired countless individuals to explore their inner worlds, challenge the status quo and reimagine their lives. Ruby’s latest book, “Women Without Kids,” is a candid exploration shattering stereotypes and bringing to light the intricacies of choosing a...
Published 09/04/23