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I know from first-hand experience that if you let limiting beliefs rule your life, they will. Creating success and a life that you love can only be done with the right mindset and belief that you are worthy of everything that you desire. Gratitude, joy, success, and happiness are within your reach; all you have to do is adjust your beliefs and mindset to achieve them.Living a Life of Passion and PurposeDr. Cheryl Wood is a 2x TEDx International Empowerment Speaker and 19x Best-Selling Author. She specializes in empowering women globally with the tools to master their mindset in order to manifest a life they’re in love with. She teaches women strategies to boldly pursue their big dreams, faces their fears, challenge their negative inner talk, and develop increased confidence on their journey to living a life of passion and purpose.In This Episode How to push through the status quo in order to find your happiness (12:19) Tips for mastering your mindset through affirmation techniques (17:54) What you should be looking for when creating affirmations that will actually stick (23:07) Why you need to shut down limiting beliefs in order to experience abundance (28:17) How to set the tone of your day through the powerful source of gratitude (33:03) Mentioned In This EpisodeDr. Cheryl Woods WebsiteFollow Cheryl on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInRelated ResourcesCheck out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight CreativeRelated EpisodesEssentially You Episode #149: Why Mindfulness and Mindset are Key to Healing Miracles with Elania RayEssentially You Episode #435: The Most Effective Way to Transform Your Self-Image with Tonya Leigh

DID YOU KNOW: Testosterone is actually the most biologically active hormone in women too!And like progesterone, levels decline as you age–with a deficiency showing up as hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, mood issues, and more.Some foods can make things even worse.Catch today’s shortie for a list of foods that lower your testosterone the most, PLUS a few things you can do to increase your T levels naturally.

Let's face it: Sometimes, it feels like no matter what you do, how hardcore your workouts are, or how detailed your food journal is, the stubborn weight just won't budge. And for many of us, that extra weight is hanging out in the dreaded midsection. Between bloating and jeans that don’t fit by 5 pm that same day, battling belly fat can be more than just trying to fit into your favorite pair of pants—it can be the RESULT of a sluggish metabolism caused by a few sneaky foods.Catch today’s belly-busting podcast to find out the WORST foods that are destroying your metabolism, why they’re so dangerous, and how to make better choices–and learn:  The #1 reason for almost all unexplained weight gain The truth about processed foods 5 sneaky foods that are destroying your metabolism 4 things you can do to start making better choices immediately Mentioned in this Episode:The Essential Oils Menopause Solution – My #1 Best-Selling BookGluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Additional Resources: Supplements and Herbs that Balance Blood SugarPodcast #320: Top 10 Worst Foods for Blood SugarPodcast Shortie: How to Spot a Glucose Spike on any Nutritional LabelPodcast Episode 421: How and why a Glucose Spike Causes Intense Cravings5 things you can do After Overeating to Stabilize Blood Sugar

You know that feeling when you’re lying in bed at night, eyes closed, and you’re FINALLY about to drift off…...then suddenly, you’re jolted back into your body by a super intense craving.It’s THE worst!Catch today’s shortie for five big reasons why you should stop caving into these late-night cravings sooner than later. 

When it comes to estrogen dominance, there is a lot to unpack. I see so many women struggling with the symptoms of estrogen dominance, unsure of where to start, or even unaware that this is the root cause of their symptoms. I want to be a part of the solution that helps women get out of these disruptive symptoms, which is why I have invited estrogen dominance expert Magdalena Wszelaki onto the show today.Happy Sisters with Magdalena WszelakiMagdalena Wszelaki, author and founder of the popular Hormones Balance community knows firsthand what it means to overcome estrogen dominance. She literally wrote the book on it! Magdalena shares her practical, proven knowledge so that other women may benefit.In This Episode Where to start when identifying what is happening with your hormones, breasts, and menstrual cycle (11:58) The main causes of estrogen dominance and what you can be doing to clearly estrogen properly on the daily (13:54) How to feel relief and reduce the inflammation and pain you are feeling in your breast tissue (19:57) Why you need to detox your breast tissue, especially if you are starting to breastfeed (22:32) What you can do to alleviate your symptoms and get the root cause of your estrogen dominance under control (25:01) Mentioned In This EpisodeHappy Sisters KitDr. Mariza’s Estrogen Support KitCooking for Hormone Balance by Magdalena WszelakiFollow Magdalena on InstagramRelated ResourcesCheck out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight CreativeRelated EpisodesEssentially You Episode #387: The Most Common Reason for Heavy, Painful Periods, Lumpy Breasts, and Uncomfortable BloatingEssentially You Episode #434: How to Reverse Disruptive Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance at Any AgeEssentially You Episode #305: Why Pooping Every Day is Crucial for Women’s Hormone Balance

Let’s face it: Thyroid dysfunction is everywhere.Estimates show that 1 in 8 women will develop thyroid dysfunction—and up to 60% of those may be going around for YEARS undiagnosed.On today’s shortie, I’m going to share the five BIG benefits of balancing your Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) and how to do it naturally, so you never have to worry about thyroid issues down the road.

I found out about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) the hard way–when a friend got diagnosed out of the blue and told she couldn’t have kids unless she underwent infertility treatment and started taking birth control pills.I was BAFFLED that there wasn’t another way… But a LOT has changed and now we know there is once we understand the root cause!Catch today’s truth bomb-filled podcast to explore what PCOS actually is, how it’s diagnosed, the real root cause and how to overcome it, and learn: All about PCOS and its effects on women  How PCOS is typically diagnosed The one and only ROOT CAUSE of POS 8 hacks to address the root cause and overcome PCOS for good Mentioned in this Episode:Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind:Try it today by going to https://www.magicmind.co/mariza and use my code “MARIZA20" for 20% off all orders and for a limited time 40% off a subscription!Additional Resources:Root Cause Approaches for PCOS4 Types of PCOS and What to do About themEpisode #304: Naturally Recovering from PCOS through Living a Clean LifestyleEpisode #422: 3 Reasons Why it’s Critical to Have Metabolic Flexibility at any AgeSupplements and Herbs that Balance Blood Sugar

You’re probably thinking…How can a dessert even be a dessert and NOT cause a blood sugar spike?Let me be the first to tell you… There are ways to make this kind of magic happen!Catch today’s shortie for 10 delicious, nutritious desserts that are much less likely to spike your blood sugar than the norm.

When it comes to birth control and IUDs, there is an unspoken conversation that women desperately need to hear. If you have had crazy side effects and doctors keep telling you you are crazy, this episode is proof that you aren't. You are not crazy, and you deserve to know all the facts so that you can make an informed choice about what is best for your body, circumstances, and health.The Business of Birth Control with Abby EpsteinAbby Epstein made her film directing debut at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the documentary V-Day: Until the Violence Stops. In 2007, she teamed up with Ricki Lake for their widely acclaimed documentary, The Business of Being Born. The film's success led to their follow-up series, More Business of Being Born, featuring Cindy Crawford, Alanis Morissette, Gisele Bündchen, and Christy Turlington, and their book, Your Best Birth. Under their company, BOBB Films, Ms. Epstein and Ms. Lake produced the documentaries Breastmilk and The Mama Sherpas and, most recently, The Business of Birth Control.In This Episode Why birth control may not be the ‘empowering option’ you have been led to believe it is (14:56) Understanding the role of misogyny when it comes to female healthcare options (21:27) How birth control could be impacting your long-term health and reproductive fertility (27:20) The importance of understanding the role your hormones play in your body and so much more (32:54) Tips for extending your reproductive longevity for long-lasting health throughout menopause (41:04) Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Business of Birth Control DocumentaryThis Episode is sponsored by Natural CyclesJoin me in using Natural Cycles and Get ready to plan or prevent pregnancy with the FDA cleared birth control app. Since Natural Cycles is an app, it’s 100% natural (non hormonal) and has no side effects. It also helps teach you about your own body and unique cycle. Now to make it easy to get started: Use my code EssentiallyYou at Naturalcycles.com to get 20% off your annual Natural Cycles subscription + free thermometer, so get the app today. It’s Important to note that NC° is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs.Related ResourcesCheck out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight CreativeRelated EpisodesEssentially You Episode #424: Move Over Birth Control Pills, There’s a New Type of Contraception in Town That’s Completley Natural with Elina BerglundEssentially You Episode #389: Are Birth Control Pills the Best Remedy for Perimenopause Symptoms?Essentially You Episode #60: What to Know about Perimenopause and Birth Control Pills with Dr. Jolene Brighten

When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep and waking up ready to rock your day, nothing is more important than the powerhouse hormone: Melatonin!But like most hormones, it decreases as we age and MANY of us are actually deficient. On today’s shortie, I’m going to share the five BIG benefits of Melatonin, plus a few easy ways to increase your levels naturally.