

The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Karen Martel: Certified Hormone Specialist
The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women's health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation.
Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what's really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it.
If you're struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way.
Each episode features:
• Evidence-based hormone education
• Expert interviews
• Real-world HRT guidance
• Midlife weight loss strategies
• Thyroid and metabolic health insights
With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health.
New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday.
Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com
Shop Midlife Products and Solutions at midlifesolutions.org
Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what's really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it.
If you're struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way.
Each episode features:
• Evidence-based hormone education
• Expert interviews
• Real-world HRT guidance
• Midlife weight loss strategies
• Thyroid and metabolic health insights
With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health.
New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday.
Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com
Shop Midlife Products and Solutions at midlifesolutions.org
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Aug 8, 2019 • 41min
Your Body is Telling You Something....LISTEN with Patty Alfonso
Patty Alfonso is a Master Facilitator, Renowned Coach, Bestselling Author and Founder of the Pole Dancing For Consciousness™. Patty is a sought-after motivational speaker, writer and teacher who has notably changed the lives of thousands. She is the author of the #1 Best-Selling books: Your Body as the Creation of Consciousness and Dancing as the Body of Consciousness. Patty hosts the TV show Orgasmic Living where she helps listeners unlock the innate wisdom in their bodies so they can live orgasmically! In this episode: Pole dancing for healing How to tune into your body and get to know what your body loves. The body and how it gives you information about money, health, diet, relationships and more! Tools you can use TODAY to learn how to tune into your body to discover what you need in your life. Patty Alfonso Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes with a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 6, 2019 • 51min
The Six Pillars to Healing Hashimotos with Marni Wasserman
The Advanced Thyroid Series In this episode I interview Marni Wasserman about her journey to healing her own Hashimotos and what she believes are the absolute must 6 interventions to healing your Hashimotos. Marni's personal story and what she learned from going from vegetarian to a paleo based diet. Parasites and Hashimotos connection The importance of healing your gut The stress connection The down fall of cardio Your environment and autoimmune conditions Sleep and movement to help heal The best foods to eat https://marniwasserman.com/ Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes with a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 5, 2019 • 54min
Parasitic Infections and Hypothyroidism with Dr. Todd Watts
The Advanced Thyroid Series Dr. Todd Watts is a national board certified Chiropractic Physician, a Functional Wellness Practitioner and is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association. Many know him as the "Parasite Guy", but he also has extensive knowledge in Functional Blood Chemistry, Biochemistry, and in helping those with chronic illness overcome their struggles to restore their health. In this episode Why parasitic infections are now so prevalent in our society Herpes virus and the effects on hypothyroidism Parasites and our immunity The importance of treating parasites and virus at the same time The different causes of Hashimotos Heavy metals and how parasites can hide them The importance of drainage in any healing regime Different thyroid labs and how they can indicate parasitic infection How to test properly for infections The power of Mimosa Pudica Todd is also the cofounder of Microbe Formulas and CellCore Biosciences and loves to research to formulate products which will change the world. Dr. Watts was the first to bring Mimosa Pudica seed to the general health market in the US. He has an amazing health journey which has led him to be able to help others. Dr. Todd Watts Watch the episode on our YouTube channel! Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes with a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 5, 2019 • 6min
Intro to the Advanced Thyroid Series
Introductory to The Advanced Thyroid Series In The Advanced Thyroid Series, you'll learn the underlying causes and advanced treatment protocols for Hypothyroidism. Interviews with top thyroid experts: - Underlying infections like parasites that contribute to hypothyroidism - Identifying and properly treating reverse T3 - Circadian T3 method and pituitary dysfunction - Six pillars to addressing Hashimotos disease - How to lose weight with hypothyroidism and much MORE! Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes wth a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 1, 2019 • 47min
Are Your Thoughts Keeping You Fat and Sick?
Are your thoughts and limiting beliefs stopping you from losing weight? In this episode, I explore the effects of your limiting beliefs on your weight and health. In this episode; What are limiting beliefs Typical beliefs that can get in the way of weight loss or recovering from a health problem How you can self-sabotage your efforts to reach your goals How to recognize your own limiting beliefs What you can do about it Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Jul 25, 2019 • 1h 3min
Female Phase Training for Weight Loss with Dr. Jade Teta
Dr. Jade Teta is an integrative physician and personal trainer with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Teta has a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry and a Doctorate in naturopathic medicine, a distinct specialty of medicine focusing on lifestyle approaches to health, fitness and weight loss. In this episode; What is female phase training? How do we as women workout to optimize our hormones and therefore optimize our weight loss? The trap that too many women fall into that stopping them from losing weight. Why conventional diets and exercise don't work. How do we work out as a cycling woman compared to a perimenopausal or menopausal woman? The shift that women and men go through and the importance of tuning into that. Watch the episode on our YouTube channel! https://www.jadeteta.com Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes with a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Jul 18, 2019 • 49min
The Dark Side of the Keto Diet for Women
I have seen the keto diet literally transform women's health. Including improvements in weight, gut, skin and mental health! But I have also seen women lose their hair, gain weight and become extremely tired. In today's episode, I am going to share with you the dark side of the keto diet and how you can avoid the negative side effects. In this episode: The biggest mistakes women make on the keto diet Why women's weight loss will stall a few months into the diet What are the top five hormone imbalances that can help you determine which type of keto you should be eating. The four keto diet types I recommend How to find your keto Join the Intro to Keto for Women's Hormone Health registration is open! Use coupon code "listen" and get $30 off! Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $12 a month! Your first meal plan is FREE! Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Jul 11, 2019 • 1h 2min
The Power of Meat with Dr. Shawn Baker
Shawn is a lifelong multisport elite-level athlete and a medical doctor who served as a combat trauma surgeon and chief of orthopedics while deployed to Afghanistan with the United States Air Force. His focus in recent years has been on using the carnivore diet as a tool for health, performance and overall well-being. You can find Shawn at www.shawn-baker.com Order Shawn's book. In this episode: Why Shawn decided to eat a carnivore based diet. The evolutionary standpoint of meat eating Common health issues that can be helped by the carnivore diet. What is essentially "bad" in vegetables that people could be reacting to. Health markers like cholesterol and the impact a meat only diet could have in it. How a meat only diet can impact our hormones and weight. It's impact on inflammation. Get the Intro to the Carnivore Diet Program ON SALE for only $10 comes with a 3-week meal plan. Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $12 a month! Comes wth a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Jul 4, 2019 • 48min
The Good Within the Bad with Sarah Boyd
Sarah Boyd is an authority on resilience, courage, and creativity. She holds a Masters in Educational Psychology & a Diploma of Neuroscience of Leadership. Sarah has a deeply personal experience in navigating stressful life events, such as cancer and chronic health conditions while building and running successful businesses in America and Australia. She is passionate about lifting the limits off an individuals potential so they can pursue their dreams & live a meaningful life. In this episode: - Sarah's personal journey through thyroid cancer. - The power of hardship - What you can learn from illness - Listening to life's wake up calls - How to carry on after trauma, grief or illness - Your identity and how to shift it for a better life - Questions to ask yourself during hardship in order to move through it and learn from it. Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $12 a month! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Jun 27, 2019 • 26min
The Do's and Don'ts of Fasting for Women
In this epsiode; What is fasting How does fasting help with weight loss What implications it has on your hormones Why you need to do it How to do it right How not to do it Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo or Ketogenic meal plans get started for as low as $9 a month! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram


