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If You Want To Improve Your Mental Health Through Diet, You Should: Identify your own nutritional gaps and create a personalized nutrient replacement plan Increase your Vitamin C intake for better mental health, physical health, and detoxification Incorporate Omega 3’s, B vitamins, green veggies, proteins, and grass-fed red meats into your diet  Have you ever considered that your diet could be connected to your mental health and emotional wellbeing? Using food to heal your mind doesn't have to be complicated; you just need the proper knowledge and tools to empower yourself to start using food as medicine. The Power of Paleo With Autumn SmithAutumn Fladmo Smith is the co-founder of Paleovalley and Wild Pastures, holds a Masters in Holistic Nutrition, a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, and a Certified FDN Practitioner. Her passion for health began with her own struggles with IBS and anxiety when her health was in shambles. She and her husband Chas stumbled upon the paleo diet in 2011, and it completely transformed Autumn’s health. Since then, she has made it her mission to share the information she had learned with as many people as possible. The Connection Between Diet and Mental HealthAt this point in our lives, eating crap isn't an option if you want to function properly and show up to be your best self for yourself and everyone you love. Diet can have not only a huge impact on our physical condition but also our mental state. Studies have shown that dietary intervention can clear up your inflammation, and therefore the stress, anxiety, and depression that is weighing on your brain. The more we know, the better we can address that inflammation and put our symptoms into remission. Using Food as MedicineWe all know that sugar and fast food don't make us feel great. It can impact our energy, mood, and emotional state. By using food as medicine and identifying your unique nutritional gaps, you can optimize your mental health with food and improve your overall nutritional function. If you have been feeling anxious or depressed lately and want to use food to boost your mood, the habits that Autumn shares on this episode are what your body and brain need. Let's make smart choices with our fork every day to improve our mental health, physical health, and total body function.Are you ready to take control of your emotional health through proper nutrition and want to gain the expertise to use food as medicine? Share what you loved most about Autumn's approach with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode Learn how Autumn became passionate about helping support people through whole foods (8:23) What to do if you do not feel aligned with the recommendations you have been given for your symptoms (16:34) The top three nutrients that can help support your mental health (19:50) What you should know about the link between diet and mental health (26:00) Answers to some of your biggest questions about your nutrient status (39:18)  Resources Mentioned:Join Dr. Mariza’s Group Detox ProgramPaleo Valley Store - Use the Code DrMariza15 for 15% Off Paleo Valley Turmeric ComplexPaleo Valley 100% Grass-Fed Beef SticksPaleo Valley Essential C ComplexPaleo Valley WebsiteFollow Paleo Valley on Instagram | FacebookFollow Wild Pastures on Instagram | Facebook 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 Episodes: Essentially You Episode #288: How Glucose and Insulin Impact Our Reproductive HealthEssentially You Episode #228: Overcome Burnout and Improve Your Mental and Emotional Resilience with Juliet Obodo

This one simple sign can really give you an insight into how your body is working: If you're not pooping daily, not only is it a sign that your digestion is out of whack, but your hormones are probably struggling too. Tune in today to hear… Why chronic constipation can lead to hormonal imbalances like estrogen dominance How to know if your poop troubles are an issue What you can do to kickstart your digestive and hormone health Key nutrients your body needs for healthy detoxification and elimination of estrogen metabolites And so much more!  Mentioned in this episode:Join the live 14-Day Detox here!Magnesium RestorePure Daily Fiber Related Resources:Powerful Herbs and Supplements to Optimize Gut HealthWhat Is Estrogen Dominance and How Does it Affect Your Body

If You Want to Reduce Your Toxic Exposure, You Should: Make the switch to pesticide-free cleaning products Take small steps to remove toxic chemicals from other areas of your home Listen to your bodies signals and embrace the healing nature of real food  Are you struggling with not enough energy? One of the most significant indicators that something is off in your body is how much energy you have throughout the day. When looking at energy as a vital sign or an indicator, it is essential to know the root causes that could be throwing off your energy levels and natural remedies to fix these issues. The Power of Pure with Allison EvansAllison Evans was diagnosed with PCOS in high school and suffered chronic, mysterious pain through college. After years of seeing medical specialists and a laundry list of drugs, Allison was desperate for relief and turned to her Aunt Marilee in the Texas Hill Country. After two months at Marilee’s, eating only real food, using safe products, and staying in a healthy home, her life was transformed. Her ovarian cysts disappeared, and despite her diagnosis of Lyme disease due to toxic mold in her house, she can now live virtually symptom-free thanks to focusing on mental health and other detox treatments. Her story is a testament to the Power of Pure and her brand, Branch Basics. Toss the ToxinsAs a woman in the modern world, it is important to understand the impacts of toxic ingredients in our makeup, personal care products, food, and cleaning products. There is strong scientific evidence linking toxins in these products to an extensive list of symptoms and diseases. Removing pesticide-filled cleaning products from your home is an easy first step, and it can help you realize the medicinal healing power of food and clean living. You don't have to buy super expensive products or do a bunch of therapies to make the switch, either. All it takes is a commitment to listen to your body and get back to basics, one small step at a time. Getting Back to BasicsEnvironmental toxins take a huge toll on our gut, hormones, mitochondria, and more. This can impact our energy levels, aging, and hormonal imbalance. So, it is key to ensure that you are creating the safest space possible in your home. If you are looking for a place to start, swapping out your cleaning products can greatly impact your symptoms and risk of disease. By getting back to basics and tossing the toxins, you can get to a place of beautiful health just like Allison did for herself. Get ready to empower yourself with the knowledge necessary to regain your energy and feel like your best self.Are you ready to take the steps and remove the harmful toxins in your home? Share what you loved most about Allison’s story with me in the comments section of the episode page.Resources Mentioned:Find Dr. Mariza’s Detox Masterclass HereJoin Dr. Mariza’s Fall 2021 14 Day DetoxBranch Basics Website - Use the code DRMARIZA for 15%Follow Branch Basics on Instagram 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 Episodes: Essentially You Episode #292: Top 5 Toxins That Cause Hot Flashes, Weight Gain, and PMSEssentially You Episode #260: Becoming a Label Reding Ninja And Chemically Aware of Dangerous Everyday Toxins with Samantha WrightEssentially You Episode #132: The Four Types of PCOS and How To Heal PCOS Naturally

Your liver plays a crucial role in your health, but conditions like fatty liver disease are showing up more and more in people who don’t expect it. It’s not a disease that only impacts people who are overweight or alcoholics anymore—even lean, healthy people are getting it and there are some scary reasons why. Tune in to today’s episode to hear:  What fatty liver disease is and why it’s becoming so common Surprising signs that you may have fatty liver disease (these are things your doctor probably won’t tell you) How being in menopause impacts your likelihood of developing fatty liver disease 10 easy ways to love your liver and reverse damage to get yourself back on track  Mentioned in this episode:Top 10 Liver Cleansing Superfoods guide with included recipes Register for the FREE Detox Masterclass (September 23rd) Get the 14-Day Detox here! Related Resources:Does Your Body Need a Detox? Take This Assessment to Find Out... Why You Need to Detox Your Hormones Essentially You episode #163: How to Reset Your Hormones and Jumpstart Your Metabolism with a Detox

If You Want To Take On Your 40’s With Hormone Harmony, You Should: Change your mindset, believe your body works for you, and be willing to make changes as your body changes Stop resisting menopause as a sign of age and instead embrace the biological aspect of this new phase Get tested for insulin resistance if you can, improve your gut function, and decrease your stress  While your hormones may be changing in your 40’s, that does not mean you have to suffer. If you can adopt a great mindset, believe that your body works for you, and are open to making changes as your body changes, you could be entering one of the best times of your life. By creating a mindset of living your best life and adopting practices to help support the changes your hormones are going through, you can set yourself up for hormone harmony for as long as possible. Thrive in Your 40’s and Beyond With Dr. Lara BridenLara Briden is a dear friend, fellow hormone expert, naturopathic doctor, and author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. She has more than 20 years of experience in women’s health and currently has a consulting room in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormones and period-related health problems. Live Your Best LifeNavigating your hormones in your 40’s and beyond can seem a bit intimidating. The truth is, your symptoms could be showing up a lot earlier than you think, which is why it is essential to equip yourself with the knowledge you need to help your hormones during this transition. Unfortunately, our modern world has changed the way we experience perimenopause and menopause. But the good news is that you don’t need to suffer through symptoms or ‘feel old’. All you need is the information necessary to help yourself live your best life. Adapting to a New NormalDuring this time of transition, your brain, along with your hormones, is recalibrating to your new hormonal state. Helping your brain and your hormones complete this transition is key to improving your metabolic flexibility and lessening your symptoms. Dr. Briden and I want to challenge you to stop looking at menopause as ‘aging’, because this was always your body's plan. Instead, we want you to make changes in harmony with the changes your body is making to welcome this new phase of your life as the most successful and progressive. Perimenopause and menopause can be the best time of your life if you are able to adapt to your new needs and support your body in your 40’s and beyond.Are you ready to have healthy hormones in your 40’s? Share what steps you are taking with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode Understanding the connection between puberty, your ancestors, and menopause (6:30) What you should expect to experience as your hormones are transitioning (12:00) Debunking the myths around hormone replacement and the benefits of hormone supplements during perimenopause (18:42) The role of estrogen in relation to your ovaries and recommendations to support it during the ‘grand finale’ (28:14) How insulin resistance can factor into your perimenopause and menopause symptoms (35:44)  Resources Mentioned:The Essential Oils Menopause SolutionGet the First 2 Chapters of the Hormone Repair Manual Free HereThe Hormone Repair Manual by Dr. Lara BridenDr. Lara Briden WebsiteFollow Dr. Lara 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 Episodes: Essentially You Episode #42: What Happens To Your Hormones In Your Forties and How Progesterone Can Help with Lara BridenEssentially You Episode #299: How I Significantly Boosted My Metabolism By Working Out Less and Optimizing My Blood Sugar

When life feels incredibly busy and you’re burning the candle at both ends, it’s important to take moments to remind yourself of the good things you have going on. I don’t know about you, but that’s what this week has been for me! So today we’re celebrating… Over 3 million downloads.300 episodes.Hundreds of world-renowned experts. All here to give YOU the power over your hormones and health that you’ve been missing! As I break down the 10 most popular episodes of Essentially You, I hope you are also reminded of how far you’ve come on your healing journey. Whether you’ve just joined me and are beginning to take steps to better energy and vitality, or you’ve been on board since the beginning and have experienced massive wins, let’s all take a moment to celebrate YOU and how far you’ve come! Tune in today to hear:  My favorite evening ritual that keeps life in perspective How you can win some sexy prizes (valued at over $500) just by subscribing and reviewing What the common thread is among these popular episodes (and what it tells me about what you want to hear) The 10 episodes that have made the most impact in women’s lives  Mentioned in this episode:300th Episode Giveaway Essentially You episode #132: The Four Types of PCOS and How to Heal PCOS Naturally  Essentially You episode #133: Understanding Inflammation in the Body and Discovering Your Individual Food Triggers with Dr. Will Cole Essentially You episode #217: 5 Signs of Progesterone Deficiency and How to Fix It Essentially You episode #163: How to Reset Your Hormones and Jumpstart Your Metabolism with a Detox Essentially You episode #156: Could Breaking Up with Sugar be the Biggest Key to Healthy Eating? with Molly Carmel Essentially You episode #145: What Your Period Is Telling You About Your Hormones with Nicole Jardim Essentially You episode #159: Jumpstart Your Energy and Shrink Your Waist by Optimizing Your Blood Sugar with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo Essentially You episode #138: My Top 10 Supplements to Master Your Energy and Hormones Essentially You episode #154: How to Optimize Liver Function to Balance Your Hormones Essentially You episode #167: How to Naturally Reverse Estrogen Dominance, Especially During Perimenopause

If You Want to Get to The Bottom of Your Gluten-Based Inflammation, You Should: Use an elimination diet or testing to understand your unique sensitivities  Don't eat the foods that you are sensitive to, no matter what Make sure that you get enough fiber and gut-loving foods in your diet  Learning the truth about gluten and how it impacts our bodies has played a huge role in my autoimmune journey. Understanding the science of gluten, and debunking the common myths and lies we hear about its effect on the body, is key to healing any autoimmunity. When you truly know what it means to be gluten-free, you can start to reverse your autoimmune symptoms and feel like yourself again. Understanding Gluten with Dr. Peter OsborneDr. Peter Osborne is the clinical director of Origins Health Care in Sugar Land, Texas. He is a doctor of Chiropractic, a Doctor of Pastoral Science, and a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Often referred to as “The Gluten-Free Warrior,” Dr. Osborne is one of the most sought-after alternative health and nutrition experts in the world. His practice is centered on helping those with painful chronic degenerative and autoimmune diseases by using natural healing methods. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on gluten sensitivity, and lectures nationally on this and many other nutritionally related topics. Getting to the Bottom of Your AutoimmunityDr. Osborne is passionate about helping others cure their autoimmune conditions through a gluten-free diet that eliminates inflammation and helps people feel better. Through a tested method of listening to your body, paying attention to the foods that affect you, and getting real about the ways that gluten is marketed to the masses, Dr. Osborne has helped countless people get to the bottom of their autoimmune diseases and avoid worsening symptoms through pure science and information. The Power of Going Gluten-FreeAutoimmune diseases are often separated as if they are 100 different diseases. But this is not the case, as all autoimmunity is caused by inflammation. Gluten is the #1 most researched trigger for autoimmune disease globally, which is why if you are struggling with an autoimmune disease, you need to learn what a gluten-free diet looks like in all aspects. When you can understand the science behind why gluten is triggering your autoimmunity, you will be empowered to transition out of a gluten-free diet and find lasting relief from the autoimmunity symptoms that you have been searching for.Are you ready to alleviate your autoimmune conditions by educating yourself on gluten's harm to your body? Share your thoughts with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode Learn how to understand the connection between gluten and your gut, inflammation, and autoimmunity (15:25) The first thing you can do if you are a person with an autoimmune disease (19:38) Addressing the myths surrounding gluten, grains, and substituting foods (22:32) Discover the shocking US government link to grain production and grain subsidies (30:01) Ways that you can take steps towards eliminating your symptoms, even without testing (38:09)  Resources Mentioned:The Glutenology MasterclassGluten-Free Society WebsiteDr. Peter Osborne 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 Episodes: Essentially You Episode #80: Going Beyond Gluten-Free: How Your Diet Can Make or Break Your Hormone Health with Dr. Peter OsborneEssentially You Episode #229: The Truth Behind Which Foods Trigger Inflammation and Belly Fat

I know how hard it is to feel overweight and burned out, yet nothing you do seems to make any difference to budge the number on the scale. Earlier this year after having Kingston, I hit a weight plateau that was FAR above my goal—and I knew that working out harder and eating less wasn’t going to be an option for this new mama. So I started to focus on something critical: one of the biggest principles for sustainable weight loss is becoming metabolically flexible, which means being able to switch in and out of sugar-burning and fat-burning mode.  Honing in on metabolic flexibility instead of calorie restriction or intense cardio unlocked easier weight loss for me—and today I’m sharing exactly why it works so well and how you can implement it into your life, too! Tune in to hear:  Things I did (and didn’t) do when I started approaching losing weight this year What really determines if you’re able to lose weight, or if it just sticks no matter what you do How I’ve lost 25 pounds in 9 months WITHOUT starving myself or working out harder Simple ways to increase your metabolic flexibility every day Critical supplements, daily nutrients, and lifestyle practices will increase metabolism so you can lose weight the easy way  Mentioned in this episode:Essentially Whole® Birthday Sale! Related Resources:Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism5 Ways to Boost a Healthy MetabolismSimple Tricks to Burn More Calories, Boost Healthy Metabolism, and Build StrengthWhy Weight Sticks Even When You Don't Eat Sugar

If You Want To Have a Successful Breastfeeding Journey, You Should: Surround yourself with supportive and knowledgeable professionals to help you Let your baby control how much they are eating Be mindful and prepared for the barriers you will face Create a journey that works for you and your baby  Breastfeeding has been a taboo subject for decades too long. Normalizing breastfeeding will make it easier for mamas to seek out support while struggling and not shame mamas for doing the best they can. Getting real about the barriers you will face as a new mom and the benefits of this amazing time is key to opening up the conversation and shining a light on your breastfeeding journey. The Breastfeeding Doc: Dr. Steph LibsDr. Stephanie Libs is a pediatric and prenatal chiropractor in San Diego. After her own breastfeeding struggles, along with so many families in her office struggling, she quickly has become the “breastfeeding doc.” Dr. Steph is my go-to lactation consultant who personally helped me on my breastfeeding journey with Kingston. She’s been published in magazines, submitted case studies for peer-review publication, and hosts continuing education workshops and chiro philosophy meetings. The System Was Designed to FailIt is probably not your fault if you didn’t get to breastfeed as you wanted to or are worried about something going wrong on the breastfeeding journey. The system was designed to under-support women and has become so medicalized that we genetically forget how to give birth. You did not fail your child if things went wrong. You just need experts like Dr. Steph to get to the root cause of latch concerns and be better supported through this journey. Empower Yourself With the Knowledge You NeedEveryone’s breastfeeding journey is different. While Dr. Steph recommends breastfeeding for as long as you can, not everyone can do that. This is why Dr. Steph provides recommendations such as when to introduce solid foods, how to set yourself up for a better breastfeeding experience before you even give birth, and tips to leave your baby in control of how much they eat. As women, we deserve better than what the medical field provides for us. It is time to take back control of breastfeeding so that you can find an easier and less stressful way to be with your new baby.Where are you on your breastfeeding journey? Let me know what you need support with on the comment section of the episode page!In This Episode Why breastfeeding being seen as a taboo topic is doing a disservice to women (11:25) Which age most women stop breastfeeding and when to introduce solid foods (20:28) The connection between feminism and breastfeeding (28:40) Breastfeeding barriers to be mindful of during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery (34:25) Positive outcomes that come from breastfeeding for as long as you can (41:30)  Resources Mentioned:Must-Have Tips for Breastfeeding GuideCafe of Life WebsiteDr. Steph Libs WebsiteFollow Dr. Steph on Instagram 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 Episodes: Essentially You Episode #227: What I Did to Get Pregnant at 40

Life throws you so many curveballs that it can leave you wondering if THIS, where you are right now, is what it’s all about. Today I’m sharing a healthy dose of perspective that hopefully will be an encouragement that you ARE enough: you are beautiful, strong, capable, and powerful—even in the moments where you don’t feel like it. You deserve to feel satisfied and empowered by your life, and I hope that after listening that is what you walk away feeling! Tune in to hear:  How motherhood fit into my “life plans” and what I’ve learned over the past year The importance of finding your “why” and going for it, whatever that means for you When “having it all” doesn’t have to mean “doing it all”—and how to check yourself on this every single day How surrender fits into my daily life and how I’ve made peace with the way things are right now And more!  Related Resources:Daily Self-Care Journal Essentially Whole® Supplements My Warrior Mama: The Journey from Hormone Chaos to Thriving in Menopause Why Self-Care is the Key to Your Success