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Pregnancy is hard on your body, and it creates an environment of insulin resistance just because of all the changes that need to happen to create a new life.  But being insulin resistant before pregnancy, constantly riding a rollercoaster of blood sugar spikes and dips, and not being in tune with your body can all lead to complications and greater risk for your own and your baby’s health Tune in today to hear:  Why glucose and insulin are so important to watch before, during, and after pregnancy How PCOS is directly caused by insulin resistance (and how you can reverse it with some simple changes to your daily routine) What I did to stabilize my insulin because my genetic predisposition for type 2 diabetes and my age put me at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes How insulin resistance can actually be a healthy part of pregnancy—and when it goes too far Simple, daily tips to help you improve insulin sensitivity and stabilize blood sugar (whether you’re thinking of becoming pregnant or not) And more!  Mentioned in this episode:Shake and Smoothie Guide Essentially You episode #284: What a Continuous Glucose Monitor Taught Me About My Metabolic Health Essentially You episode #286: What You Need to Know About the Relationship Between Blood Sugar Levels and Your Menstrual Cycle Metabolic Restore Adrenal LoveRelated Resources:5 Easy Steps to Help Reverse Insulin Resistance Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism

If You Are Looking To Relieve Your Symptoms with Essential Oils, You Should: Use oils that help stimulate your vagus nerve and calm your anxiety Find an application method that works best for you and your symptoms Create a ritual around your oils to train your body in your favor  When was the last time you forgot where you put your keys or your glasses? The struggle is real when it comes to brain fog, memory, and attention span, but there is a simple solution. Essential oils can help you stay alert throughout the day to feel productive and on your game. Healing From Brain-Related Challenges With Jodi CohenJodi Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. She combines her nutritional therapy and aromatherapy training to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. She has helped over 50,000 clients heal from brain-related challenges, including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity, using her essential oil blends. Oils Can Do It AllIf you are struggling with brain fog or just want to heal your body, essential oils are a simple, effective, and natural way to boost your brain function. From supporting your hormones and mood to aiding your immune and digestive system and improving your brain function, oils really can do it all. By just smell alone, you can train your body to shift physiologically in your favor despite your mental chatter or stress. Essential oils, and the routines you create around them, can train your brain and body to calm your anxiety, sleep better, and promote natural detoxing so that your body can function the way it is supposed to. Understanding the ‘Why’Jodi provides multiple ways for you to use these oils in doable, actionable, and easy ways. She is passionate about helping others understand what is going on in their body and how these oils work so that you can address your symptoms and get the results you are looking for. If you are looking for simple and effective mood and brain support and want to understand the ‘why’ behind it, you have come to the right place.Are you ready to leverage the power of essential oils to boost your brain and heal your body? Share which of Jodi’s recipes you are going to try out first with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode How essential oils can immediately impact your brain and overall health and wellbeing (9:12) Which oils can help you stimulate your vagus nerve and calm your anxiety and stress (15:15) Tips for improving your brain fog, memory, alertness, and more (23:04) Specific oils to use to boost your lymphatic system and lymphatic drainage (29:26) Helpful oils and rituals to reduce your inflammation and improve your sleep (32:21)  Resources Mentioned:Hormone Essential Oil Blend Cheat SheetEssential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body BookGet Jodi's Free Gift for More Ways to Use Essential OilsVibrant Blue Oils WebsiteFollow Vibrant Blue Oils 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 #72: Overcome Brain Fog Instantly with Essential Oils and Other Powerful Tools with Dr. Mariza

This quick and powerful episode breaks down what you need to know about how the phases of your cycle impact your insulin sensitivity, blood sugar balance, and metabolic health. All of your hormones are intricately connected, and you’ll probably be surprised how much of an impact blood sugar and insulin have on your reproductive hormones!Tune in today to hear: How insulin and blood sugar affect your reproductive health Which part of your cycle puts you at a higher risk of being insulin resistant The importance of being in tune with your cycle and adjusting your exercise, lifestyle, and food choices to be what your body needs Specific food, exercise, and supplement recommendations to optimize metabolism at any time of the month

If You Want To Understand Your Hormones Better, You Should: Adapt your nutrition to include more animal protein and strength training to improve your metabolic health Acknowledge, embrace and make room for your stress Create routines and habits that enforce healthy behavior and promote longevity  Here is some real talk you may not want to hear: your protective hormones decline with age, no matter how ‘clean’ your lifestyle is. The good news is that if you equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to pivot with those fluctuations, you can become an up-leveled version of yourself after this big hormone transition instead of declining too. Passionate About Women’s Health Mid-LifeMaria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing, and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control. Understanding Your OptionsThe key to handling your declining hormones is to understand what your options are. You do not have to suffer in silence, and this can be the best part of your life if you prep your body in the right way. Lifestyle, stress, sleep, and modern life all impact whether your experience with perimenopause and menopause will be really quiet or really loud. Maria and Kristin aren’t here to tell you the conventional things you are going to hear from your doctor or OBGYN; they are here for real talk, real wisdom, and real recommendations to help you pivot along with your changing hormones. Deciding That You MatterAs women, we want to take care of everyone else, which often leaves us on the backburner. In reality, if you don't take care of yourself, all bets are off for everyone else you are taking care of. By finding habits and routines that add to your longevity and performance, you can inspire the people around you by deciding that you matter and taking action towards that.Perimenopause and menopause are unique experiences that impact everything in your life. By empowering yourself with the knowledge of non-negotiables that you need for your individual body, you can set yourself and your body up for success.Are you ready to take the journey of perimenopause and menopause back into your own hands? Share which of Maria and Kristin’s tips you are going to try out first with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode How your hormones change throughout the four major hormone transitions in your life (13:20) Discover the defining moment of menopause and what menopause really is (19:06) The foundational steps you need to take to pivot with your body's changes (21:47) Approaches that you can take to handle your stress while you take care of your family, career, and yourself (32:53) Tips for redefining what your menopause journey looks like going forward (40:15)  Resources Mentioned:The Essential Oils Menopause SolutionMastering Midlife MayhemWise and Well WebsiteFollow Kristin + Maria 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 #279: The Secret to Gliding Not Slamming Into Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Lakeischa, MDEssentially You Episode #269: Owning the Wisdom of Menopause with Dr. Christine Northrup, MD

I had some crazy breakthrough moments over the last month of seeing how different foods affect my blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity. Who knew sushi would be such a big culprit for me?! But through this journey of continuously monitoring my blood glucose levels, I also reinforced some beliefs I’ve held for a while: what you eat matters. How you pace your day, your food, and your exercise makes a difference. Whether you have invested in a continuous glucose monitor or are just looking for ways to stabilize your body’s levels, this episode will give you simple, actionable steps to identify your triggers and reclaim balance and insulin sensitivity naturally.  Why I decided a continuous glucose monitor was right for me, especially being over 40 and postpartum The importance of metabolic flexibility, especially during perimenopause and menopause Surprising (and some not-so-surprising) foods that disrupt your blood glucose and insulin balance Simple diet, lifestyle, and daily tips to help you reclaim your metabolic health from home, safely and naturally  Mentioned in this episode:The 14-Day DetoxHormone-Balancing Recipes GuideEssentially Whole® Supplements Related Resources:5 Ways to Boost a Healthy Metabolism5 Easy Steps to Help Reverse Insulin ResistanceEssentially You episode #274: Why Are So Many Women Struggling with Insulin Resistance and Poor Metabolic Function?

Hormone imbalances are best addressed through Testing Self-care Lowering toxicity Exercise  With so many falsehoods being shared on social media and doctor’s offices about women’s health, it’s hard to know what to believe. Many practitioners even say that there’s no such thing as hormonal imbalances. This really infuriates me, because our hormones are the most important communicators in our bodies. Today, I’ve invited my favorite integrative OBGYN and good friend to help to speak about the hormonal imbalances that he has seen and treated for decades. About Dr. Shawn TassoneShawn Tassone MD, Ph.D. is double board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a Ph.D. in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a practicing OBGYN in Austin, Tx, hormone specialist, author, speaker, and highly rated patient advocate. In his 20+ years of practice, Dr. Tassone has seen over 40,000 women and is determined to remove the myths surrounding women's health.As an integrative health practitioner, Dr. Tassone believes you should have an active role in your care. His work includes studies and publications on hormonal imbalances, spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone is featured in many publications including The New York Times, NBCNews Online, Stanford MedX. Addressing Common Hormonal ImbalancesIn this episode, Dr. Tassone describes how many women and practitioners are unaware of the most common hormone imbalance - testosterone deficiency. Part of this is because mainstream medicine lacks viable solutions to treat low testosterone in women. To make up for this deficit in medicine, Dr. Tassone has some recommendations. First of all, he wants us to eat better and reduce exposure to toxins. Proper exercise is also an important factor. With all these different elements at play, it is becoming more and more apparent that getting the right advice and direction is crucial to maintaining a healthy hormonal balance. The Common Effects of Imbalances and What They SignifyThe fact of the matter is that hormonal imbalances will affect you on many levels. They can lead to insulin resistance, reproductive issues, energy and mood swings, a decrease in cellular energy and metabolic rate, and so much more. That’s why it’s incredibly irresponsible for practitioners to act like these imbalances don’t exist. To this point, Dr. Tassone explains how we can make incremental shifts and changes in our health to prevent larger problems before they begin. Not only will taking an integrative approach to hormonal health help to prevent serious issues, they will also help you feel better in the interim.Have you been dealing with low testosterone? What steps have you tried to address it? Leave a comment on the episode page!In This Episode Why an integrative mindset is the best approach to addressing women’s hormonal health [7:06] Understanding the most common hormone imbalance in women [11:50] Steps to take to boost testosterone [21:09] The instances when a hormonal imbalance is normal [24:00] The best tests to identify hormonal imbalances [31:40] Having options about addressing your health needs [35:00]  Resources Mentioned:Get Dr. T's newest book, The Hormone Balance BibleTake Dr. T's Hormone Archetype QuizThe Hormone Lab Testing Checklist and GuideFind Dr. Shawn Tassone onlineFollow Dr. Tassone on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube8 Weeks to Optimum Health by Andrew Weil 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

We are all feeling more tired, more burned out, and more stuck in endless cycles of exhaustion than ever before. But these feelings could be driven by nutrient deficiencies more often than you think!There are 5 critical nutrients that almost all of us are deficient in, especially if you’re dealing with low energy levels and chronic fatigue. The good news is that these are easy to correct when you hear what I have to share in today’s episode! Tune in to hear:  Why nutrient deficiencies can still happen to you, even if you eat 12 servings of fruits and veggies each day The major indicators that you have a nutrient deficiency (and the dangers of ignoring these early warning signs) 5 critical nutrients that your body needs for energy and hormone production Some bonus herbs that can help you heal faster and easier  Mentioned in this episode:The Essentially Whole® July 4th Sale (get 20% off my hormone supplements here) Related Resources:Best Supplements to Overcome Stress and Get More Energy8 Reasons to Increase Your Magnesium IntakeTop 10 Reasons to Increase Your Vitamin D IntakeB Vitamin Q&A: Should You Take a B Vitamin Supplement?

If You Want To End Emotional Eating Now, You Should: Slow down and manage your stress Put your scale and the power it holds away Seek out a solid community support system  Ever since I was a teenager, I have used food to deal with my stress and low energy in the forms of caffeine and sugar. It wasn’t until I found new, healthy habits to replace my emotional eating habits that I realize just how destructive this pattern was. Luckily I have broken up with sugar for good, all thanks to experts like my friend Tricia Nelson. The Hidden Causes Behind Your Eating Habits with Tricia NelsonTricia Nelson lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. She has spent over thirty years researching the hidden causes of an addictive personality and is regarded as an Emotional Eating Expert, #1 bestselling author, a highly regarded TEDx speaker, and a certified health coach. Tricia is passionate about helping others dig deep so they can get to the root cause of their emotional eating. The Emotional Eating SpectrumTricia believes that we are all hardwired to have an emotional connection to food. But, not everybody has the ability to control our urges and course correct. The emotional eating spectrum comes down to the root causes of our relationship with food, so it is only by sitting with the emotions we associate with food that we can begin to heal.By working on your limiting beliefs, people-pleasing, and self-care routine, you can deal with your feelings before your feelings deal with you in terms of health issues, autoimmune issues, and disease. Getting to the Root CauseOften emotional eaters are eating to be able to suppress their emotions. ‘Magic diets’ or ‘easy hacks’ backfire because they do not address the root emotional causes behind your food choices. By dealing with the living problem, you can stop being afraid of the kitchen or out of control when around food because you have the tools necessary to deal with the emotional underpinning of why you are eating. Emotional eating is one of the hardest addictions to overcome, but with the right strategy, you can figure out the real feelings that are driving your snacking and heal your root causes for good.Are you ready to end your emotional eating today? Share your thoughts about Tricia’s insights with me in the comments section of the episode page.In This Episode The role of trauma and limiting beliefs in your relationship with food (8:32) How self-care can change the way you relate to yourself and others (19:20) Why diets don’t work and why it is not your fault when they don’t (23:31) How to differentiate between emotional and physical hunger (28:16) Three things that you can do to end emotional eating now (35:27)  Resources Mentioned:Heal Your Hunger WebsiteAre You An Emotional Eater QuizFree Emotional Eating Breakthrough Session ($300 Value)Follow Tricia on Instagram | Facebook Related Episodes: Essentially You Episode #194: Three Simple Ways to End Emotional Eating with Tricia NelsonEssentially You Episode #224: How to Finally Let Go of Emotional Eating and Self-Sabotage with Natasha Allen 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

There are simple things that you may not even realize in your life that are actually speeding up the age clock to make you look and feel older. Identifying these things and making some easy switches is a great way to keep yourself energized and youthful for years to come!Tune in to today’s episode to hear 10 surprising things that speed up your aging and simple tools to help you get in control of your health! Mentioned in this episode:Daily Self-Care Journal (33% off right now!)Essentially You episode #273: Why Do Women Need to Intermittent Fast Differently, Especially Over 40? With Dr. Mindy PelzEssentially You episode #278: Intermittent Fasting for Better Focus, Energy, and Overall Brain Function Related Resources:Essentially You episode #148: Hormone Balance is the Key to Aging with Grace and Vitality with Dr. Shawn TassoneEssentially You episode #136: What it Truly Means to Age in Reverse with Natalie JillEssentially You episode #126: Look 10 Years Younger with Non-Invasive Anti-Aging Tips and the Evolution of a Modern Surgeon with Dr. Anthony Youn

If You Want to Slide, Not Slam, into Perimenopause, You Should: Find a healthcare practitioner who listens to your own unique needs Focus on healing your gut, balancing your hormones, and managing your stress Keep raising the volume on these conversations to help empower all women  Have you worried you are in early or perimenopause but secretly hoped you are not? If you answered yes, you are not alone. The misinformation and stigma surrounding perimenopause, menopause, and beyond is what is keeping so many women from sauntering into this new phase of life, and it's time that stopped. The good news is there are many ways for you to take care of yourself and learn what is going on in your body to approach this new chapter with ease and grace. Become a Hormone Hottie with Dr. LaKeischaDr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan is a gifted speaker, OB-GYN and hormone specialist, and an Amazon Best-Selling Author. She has a passion for helping women struggling with depleting hormones and helps them balance their hormones, regain mental sharpness, and have the energy to last the entire day. She has a loyal following of ‘Hormone Hottie’s’ and is here today to share how you can glide, not slam, into perimenopause and beyond. Why We Need to Keep Having This ConversationDr. LaKeischa knows firsthand what it feels like to have the rug pulled out from under you regarding your hormones and overall health. She helps women connect the dots between symptoms and how they are showing up daily. Because of her own journey, Dr. LaKeischa knows how important it is to take the time to care for yourself, heal and get to the root causes of your symptoms through these important conversations. She believes that practitioners should feel privileged to be on this journey with you during this vulnerable time in your health and encourages others to keep raising the volume on these topics. Not Your Mother's MenopauseWhen it comes to perimenopause, not every woman has the same symptoms or timeline. Each of our bodies is unique, and it is only by empowering yourself through knowledge that you can gain the tools and resources necessary to take care of your body. This is not your mother's menopause, and it is possible to make empowered decisions about your body by gaining hormone literacy, having the courage to think outside of the box, and standing in your power of how you want to experience this new phase. While there is no magic pill, there are many natural ways that you can get to the root causes of your symptoms and take back your health.Are you confident about your level of hormone literacy and knowing your body? Share how you are working to become your own #healthceo with me in the comments section of the episode page. In This Episode The biggest needle movers for taking care of you during this time of transition (19:24) The importance of narrative medicine when it comes to finding out your root causes (24:16) What you can do to destigmatize and redefine perimenopause and menopause (26:22) Discover the truth about your symptoms and when they are showing up during this phase of life (34:10) Why turning up the volume on this conversation is beneficial to all women (38:02)  Resources Mentioned:Download My Hormone Supplement Guide HereTake the Hormone Quiz Here7 Day Hormone Video Mini-CourseFollow Dr. LaKeischa on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Related Episodes: Essentially You Episode #204: How to Reverse Reproductive Aging and Upgrade Your Baby’s Epigenetics with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen 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