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If You Want To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Stressed, and Triggered, You Should: Sign up for the free Ziva Meditation Masterclass Find a community or guide to help you establish skills for life Take the time to prioritize you  Life is hard enough. Your meditation practice shouldn't be. Ziva Meditation has been my personal superpower to help me feel good in my body. Ziva Meditation has become a twice-a-day non-negotiable for me and helps me show up for myself and my family in a way I have never felt before, feel fewer triggers, and cleanse my body of stress from today and yesterday. The Ziva Difference With Emily FletcherEmily is the founder of Ziva and has taught the Ziva Technique to over 40,000 people. Her best-selling book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon and has been translated into 12 languages. In 2021, she launched zivaKIDS, the first meditation course of its kind for kids ages 4-14. Her work has been featured by The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Vogue, and ABC. She’s been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch and has taught at Apple, Google, and Harvard Business School. Embracing the 3 M’sWhen most people hear ‘meditation,’ they think of an app. However, the apps out there are really about mindfulness, not meditation. Ziva is different. Emily has taken a 6000-year-old meditation practice and combined mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting to help people with busy minds and busy lives find peace and release stress.Ziva takes a different approach to meditation by giving your body rest five times deeper than sleep. Just 15 minutes of a Ziva meditation is equivalent to an hour and a half of sleep. It is a simple and easy practice that can help you take off your stress goggles and see the beauty around you. You Don’t Have to Be a Monk to MeditateYou don't have to be a monk to meditate. Besides, you don't have the time to meditate like a monk either. There is a much simpler and easier way to meditate that will help you handle the stresses in your life easier, get better sleep and more energy, improve your genetics and epigenetics, hold more joy, and so much more.Are you ready to stop masking your stress symptoms and treat the root cause through the tools you can learn in a Ziva meditation? Share if you are signing up for Emily's Free Masterclass with me in the comments section of the episode page.  In This Episode Why meditation is the missing ingredient to longevity and being more present (10:56) The importance of consistency and viewing meditation as a non-negotiable (17:06) Dispelling the myths that meditation is hard and that you can fail at meditation (20:40) How Ziva can help you supercharge your sleep and help you get your time back (25:50) Discover how meditation can improve your relationships with others and with yourself (35:47)  Resources Mentioned:Use the Promo Code ‘podcast’ for 10% off your order at the Essentially Whole StoreJoin Emily's free class: Easy Magic: 3 ways to stop making your life harder than it needs to beZiva Meditation Website Other Resources:Check 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 Creative Related EpisodesEssentially You Episode #20: The Stress Solution with Emily FletcherEssentially You Episode #168: Why Meditation is Non-Negotiable in Today's Fast-Paced World with Emily Fletcher Essentially You Episode #326: Powerful Techniques to Feel and Process Your ‘Mess’, Including Breathwork, Meditation and Movement with Ashley Bernardi

We all want to be the best version of ourselves, but it’s so easy to push your body too hard. If you don’t learn to pay attention to your body and its signals, you neglect your valuable health, and your energy tank ends up empty.Wearable and biohacking devices give you a better understanding of your health, provide gentle accountability, and guide you to making positive changes. These changes create more energy and resilience…And lead to significant improvements in your health. Tune in today to hear… How my first wearable device changed my habits The device that gave me insight into my metabolic health What I do when my Heart Rate Variability and Respiratory Rate levels are off My go-to device for reducing stress and anxiety What to use to create more metabolic flexibility And more!  Mentioned in this episode:Essentially You episode: #284 What a Continuous Glucose Monitor Taught Me About My Metabolic HealthEssentially You episode #: 314 Why So Many Women Struggle with Stubborn Weight and the Benefits of Keto for Hormone Health with Dr. Sara GottfriedTools/techniques mentioned in this episode:Abbott Global FreeStyle LibreDexcom CGMThe Whoop StrapHeart MathKeto-MojoAbbott Global Precision XtraPeloton BikePeloton App Related Resources: Essentially You episode #: 236 The Truth About Metabolic Dysfunction and How to Address It Head On with Dr. Casey Means Essentially You episode #: 272 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels Instantly 5 Easy Steps to Help Reverse Insulin Resistance Top 5 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety in Minutes

Have you been told by health magazine articles, doctors, or experts that it’s ok not to have a period? It’s not true. Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, so suppressing it is not a good idea.  By using your cycle as a vital sign, practitioners can uncover clues that lead to the root cause of your symptoms. Otherwise, the root causes are hidden by hormonal birth control… If you want further proof of how important your menstrual cycle is, tune in today to hear… What happened to my body when I got on the pill Two ways the pill may worsen problems in your body How research from 2004 confirmed the fifth vital sign What our bodies are missing when we don’t ovulate How sex hormones affect other body systems And more!  Mentioned in this episode:Top 11 Hormone-Balancing Supplements for Women The EO Hormone Solution Essentially You episode: #100 Why Food is Key to Balancing Your Hormones Plus How to Treat Key Nutrient Deficiencies Essentially You episode #: 145 What Your Period is Telling You About Your Hormones with Nicole Jardim Essentially You episode: #186 Debunking Period Myths Once and for All with Nicole Jardim Essentially You episode: #350 Why Women Aren't Small Men and How to Navigate Poor Health Advice When You Have a PeriodRelated Resources: Top 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Period Problems Naturally How to Navigate Your Menstrual Cycle with Essential Oils

There is a big knowledge gap in the medical system when it comes to treating women. The system still has a limited understanding of women’s health. However, we are making slow progress. To optimize women’s health, we must first understand menstrual cycle phases. As a woman moves through the menstrual cycle phases, she will have different strengths and needs during each phase. You can thrive during every phase if you know how to support your body… Tune in today to hear… How the history of medical research affects women's health today The different ways your body works during each phase of your cycle The best period tracking apps The phase of your cycle when you are the most physiologically like a man The best time of the month for strength training And more!  Mentioned in this episode: Activated B Complete Magnesium Restore Superwoman Blend Sleep Support Related Resources:Essentially You episode: #147 How to Use Your Cycle as an Instrument of Unfair Advantage with Kirsten Karchmer Essentially You episode: #186 Debunking Period Myths Once and for All with Nicole Jardim Top 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Period Problems Naturally ClaryCalm Monthly Blend for Women: Essential Oil Uses & Benefits How to Navigate Your Menstrual Cycle with Essential Oils

The mineral magnesium is involved in over 600 chemical processes in the body, but 60% of Americans, or about 100 million people, don’t get enough of it through consumed nutrition. This is a startling statistic considering how vital magnesium is to our cells. Aside from the chemical processes, this mineral also improves sleep, and recent research has shown it helps stabilize blood sugar. So you want to ensure your body is getting enough magnesium… And there is one thing I recommend. Tune in today to hear… How magnesium affects glucose control and insulin metabolism The different ways magnesium boosts sleep quality The role magnesium has in Vitamin D levels My favorite magnesium-rich foods The number one magnesium that I recommend And more!  Mentioned in this episode:14 Hormone Balancing Recipes Magnesium Restore Sleep Bundle Related Resources:Essentially You episode: #201 What's the Number One Supplement You Recommend for Women? Essentially You episode: #241 5 Ways Magnesium Rescues Hormones and Energy8 Reasons to Increase Your Magnesium Intake Magnesium Q&A: How to Choose the Best Magnesium for Your Body Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism

If You Want To Stop Stubborn Weight and Transition to Menopause Gracefully, You Should: Remember to embrace life's transitions and take a moment to pause and reflect Assess your relationship with food and alcohol by taking 6-day steps to see what works for your body Use natural remedies like food, essential oils, and menu pausing to get you where you want to be  There is an insane amount of conflicting advice out there when it comes to staying healthy as we transition into menopause and throughout this new phase of our life. Many of us are confused about what is going on with our hormones, health, and overall wellbeing once we hit our 40s and beyond. While menopause is a natural transition that nobody gets to skip, suffering through it is totally optional. Food Is Medicine with Dr. Anna CabecaDr. Anna Cabeca is a triple board-certified physician and hormone expert. After being devastated by an early menopause diagnosis at age 38, she set out on a personal wellness journey that reversed her menopause side effects and resulted in the delivery of a healthy baby girl at the age of 41. She has changed the lives of thousands of women across the globe through her empowering transformation programs. Her new book, MenuPause, helps women get unstuck from weight plateaus and other menopause symptoms through the power of food as medicine.6 Days Is All It TakesIn her new book, Dr. Anna has created five different menu plans that last for six days, which can help you pause, check in with yourself, assess how food impacts you, and learn what you need to do to move forward with your healing journey. These foundational protocols can help you age gracefully, improve metabolic flexibility, support your immune system, and help you leverage food as medicine through menopause and beyond. By getting into a state of ketosis in a healthy way for your unique phase of health and life, you can manage your inflammation, alleviate your stubborn weight plateaus, and harness the medicinal power of food.Are you ready to change up your diet to find out how you can go back to living your best, symptom-free life? Share your thoughts on this episode with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode Why you need to embrace every moment of transition as a time of pause and reflection in life (8:33) How to pause how you are eating and when you are eating to create food freedom and better metabolic health (15:52) Tips for utilizing the Keto-Green method and fasting in order to support your hormones (21:38) What to do if you are struggling with stubborn weight issues and how to get to the root cause of your imbalance (25:02) How to lead by example when it comes to what is serving you and what you need to let go (35:51)  Resources Mentioned:Use Promo Code ‘podcast’ for 10% off your order of Essentially Whole Magnesium Restore SupplementMenuPause by Dr. Anna CabecaKeto-Green Recipe E-BookTake the Menu Pause Quiz HereDr. Anna Cabeca WebsiteJoin the Girlfriend Doctor ClubFollow Dr. Anna Cabeca on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Other Resources:Check 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 Creative Related EpisodesEssentially You Episode #188: The Low-Down on Hormones and How To Get Your Mojo Back in Menopause With Dr. Anna Cabeca Essentially You Episode #346: Why Are We Struggling to Lose Weight and How Does It Tie to Food Addiction? With Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson

Did you know that testosterone is the most abundant biologically active hormone in women? It’s produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands, and fat cells along with estrogen and progesterone. Low testosterone in women is surprisingly common and happens earlier in life than you would suspect. If you need to boost your testosterone levels… Lifestyle changes can help. Tune in today to hear… The age testosterone levels begin to decline Symptoms of both low testosterone and high testosterone in women The type of exercise to do to boost testosterone The best foods to eat to boost testosterone What vitamin optimizes testosterone levels in the elderly And more!  Mentioned in this episode:14 Hormone Balancing Recipes Magnesium Restore Vitamin D Complete Related Resources:Essentially You episode: #283 The Real Truth About Hormone Imbalances in Women with Shawn Tassone Essentially You episode: #302 How to Have Healthy Hormones in Your Forties with Lara Briden Hormone Makeover: 5 Easy Daily Steps to Get Back to Balance What to Eat to Balance Your Hormones Top 10 Supplements to Balance Hormones Naturally

If You Are Ready to Lose Weight and Overcome Food Addiction, You Should: Ditch the processed foods and sugars that we all know are not serving us Work towards the goal of ‘3 Meal Magic’ by creating a routine and structure around your food Know that you are not alone and work with an expert to help find a sustainable plan for you  Despite the fact that almost 50% of Americans try to lose weight every year, our country is in the midst of an obesity epidemic. The truth is, there is a scientific reason why we experience chemical dependency around certain foods. The good news is that with the right mindset and program to support you, you can shed that stubborn weight and get over your food addiction for good. The Psychology of Eating With Dr. Susan Peirce ThompsonSusan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester and an expert in the psychology of eating. After her own addiction struggles, Dr. Thompson dedicated herself and her research to the neuroscience of eating and the psychology of food addiction. She is President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss and the founder of the worldwide Bright Line Eating movement. Her first two books, including “Bright Line Eating: The Science of Living Happy, Thin, and Free,” became New York Times bestsellers and instant Hay House favorites. Food Addiction is AddictionFood addiction runs on the same brain circuits that drug and alcohol addiction do. Even if you don't feel as though you have a food addiction, the processed foods that are so prevalent in our society are chemically altered to be addictive. In fact, ⅔ of the food that the kids and adolescents are eating today falls under ‘ultra processed’.These chemically addictive foods, combined with the breakdown of meal structures and our reliance on willpower, are setting our communities up for failure when it comes to losing that stubborn weight and taking back power over the snacks. Finding Your Way to Food FreedomDr. Thompson’s Bright Line Program is designed to help you rewire your brain around what you eat, what you don't eat, and how you structure your meals. By thinking of eating in the same way you brush your teeth, you can transition your body from food addiction to food freedom.Food is a major player in all of our healing journeys. If you are ready to let go of that weight that isn't serving you, break your cycle of food addiction, and find a sustainable way to keep that weight off, Dr. Thompson is the expert you need to hear from.Do you or someone you love struggle with addiction? Share how addiction, food, or otherwise has played a role in your healing journey with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode Learn about the neurochemistry of addiction, both food-related and generally (9:46) Why we have such a massive obesity epidemic in our country today (12:26) The problem with relying on willpower to address your food addiction (20:13) What you can do to break the cycle of food addiction through meal scheduling (24:55) How to rewire how your brain works around any addiction in your life, not just food (30:07)  Resources Mentioned:Use Promo Code ‘podcast’ for 10% Off Your Order at the Essentially Whole StoreFood Freedom QuizBright Line Eating Other Resources:Check 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 Creative

As you age, the consequences of drinking alcohol become more difficult to ignore. After a night out drinking, you feel run down, numb, and stressed. But alcohol is such a big part of life for so many women, it’s really hard to make changes.If you're ready to take a break from alcohol…A gentle detox can help. Tune in today to hear… The blood alcohol concentration definition for binge drinking What Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is and how it affects the body The top tips I recommend for getting through a detox What you should know about drinking and estrogen Answers to why women get drunk faster than men And more!  Mentioned in this episode:The 14-Day Detox Related Resources:Essentially You episode: #156 Could Breaking Up With Sugar be the Biggest Key to Healthy Eating with Molly Carmel Essentially You episode: #303 5 Surprising Signs That You Have Fatty Liver Disease and How To Prevent It Most Common Causes of Brain Fog and How to Fix It Oil Pulling is the Best-Kept Detox Secret Peppermint Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

If You Want To Step Into Your Bravery, You Should: Make the choice to be vulnerable and explore what you really want from life Use the Elevated Intention Planner to help you create goals that don’t burn you out Develop your emotional intelligence to embrace new seasons of your life or unexpected outcomes  There comes a time in every woman's life where we must reevaluate and ask ourselves what we need to change, what we need support with, and what is not working to be better and step into the versions of ourselves we want to be. Now that we have settled into the new year, how are you feeling? Are you ready to leap into the goals you have for 2022 and beyond? Discovering Your Emotional Grit With Dr. Neeta BhushanDr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international educator, emotional health advocate & serial entrepreneur. Sparked by her own life experiences overcoming multiple extreme adversities, including being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and overcoming extensive loss, her breakthrough research in Emotional Grit has been endorsed & utilized by renowned leaders, corporations, students and organizations around the world. Stepping Into BraveryStepping into the bravery necessary to restart our lives, reignite our passions, and reemerge as who we are meant to be can feel a little scary. Dr. Neeta knows firsthand that the only way to embrace this bravery is by giving yourself permission to be vulnerable, ask for help, and get clear on your goals.When you are able to focus on how to create your own best well-being, you can say yes to the brave steps necessary to give your soul what it wants out of life. Creating Goals Without BurnoutCreating the success and beautiful life that you want doesn't mean you have to become burned out in the process. By creating your own rituals that light you up, allowing space for the new seasons of your life, and making a commitment to yourself, you can take the necessary steps to make your dreams happen.By using Dr. Neeta’s GRIT acronym, you can apply these transformative principles to every area of your life and work to improve your emotional intelligence so that you can show up when life doesn't go your way.What does it mean to be brave to you? Are you ready to take the leap? Share your thoughts with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode Tips for stepping into your bravery and creating the life that you deserve (11:03) How to get started setting goals for your life and who you are truly meant to be (20:37) The role of motherhood and other new seasons of life when setting intentions (29:52) Learn about Emotional Grit and how it can help your emotional intelligence (35:14) Explore the ‘Bounce Back Factor’ and how it can help you when life gets messy (40:42)  Resources Mentioned:Use Promo Code ‘podcast’ for 10% off your order at the Essentially Whole StoreGet Your Free Elevated Intention Planner HereThe Brave Table Website Other Resources:Check 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 Creative Related EpisodesEssentially You Episode #326: Powerful Techniques to Feel and Process Your ‘Mess’, Including Breathwork, Meditation, and Movement with Ashley BernardiEssentially You Episode #318: How to Create Ease In Your Day Life, No Matter What with Elena Bower