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If You Are Sick and Tired of Menopause Madness, You Can: Stop abdicating your health over to your practitioner and start taking your health into your own hands Get to the root cause of the things that aren’t working as properly as they used too Find solutions for your specific situation as quickly as possible so that you can reverse your menopause symptoms Be vigilant about finding the answers that you deserve and paying attention to what your body is telling you  Over 50 million women in the US are currently going through menopause, yet there is still a huge taboo and confusion around this transition in every woman's life. Society has taught us to fear menopause, but in reality, it can be one of the best chapters of your life if you understand how to support your body through it. Dismissing Menopause Myths With Dr. Kyrin DunstonDr. Kyrin Dunston is a retired OB-GYN who discovered the toolbox of functional medicine and has never looked back. Through functional medicine, Dr. Kyrin lost 100 pounds and healed herself from chronic illness and menopause madness through a root-cause approach to health. If you want to live a wonderful, healthy, vibrant, sexy, intelligent, stable menopause, Dr. Kyrin’s advice is invaluable. Your Symptoms Are a Sign of Something BiggerSymptoms like brain fog, anxiety, gut health, muscle mass, and bone density are all examples of ways that your body talks to you. It is important to pay attention to how you think and feel to get to the root causes of your symptoms. A rash or an ‘off day’ are often signs of something deep down as we enter perimenopause and menopause, and it's only by understanding how your body is communicating with you that you can correct your symptoms and embrace menopause with ease and grace. Why We Need To Stop the Menopause MadnessDrugs and surgery are not the only way to get a grip on your menopause symptoms and heal yourself from the inside out. It is possible to feel at home in your skin again, look and feel great, and do what you want in life when you can connect the dots and be vigilant about advocating for your own health. When you can get to the root cause of what is really going on, it is totally possible to thrive during your 40’s, 50’s and beyond. It is time to shift your outlook and start embracing what menopause can be for each and every one of us.Resources Mentioned:Register for Dr. Kyrin's free Stop the Menopause Madness SummitDr. Kyrin Dunston WebsiteFollow Dr. Kyrin on Facebook | Instagram | 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

Our culture, and even our doctors, continue to perpetuate myths that menopause is the “end” of your productive life… that you’re officially “old”... that your only solution is hormone replacement therapy or the birth control pill… that there’s nothing you can do about the hot flashes, weight gain, and uncomfortable symptoms that are making you miserable. It’s time to annihilate this misinformation with science-backed facts that restore your power and dignity and help you face menopause with ease and grace.  Menopause means the end of your reproductive ability, yes, but it also means you have abundant energy available to live life to the full for years to come! Tune in today to learn which lies you may be believing and how you can approach menopause with strength and power to keep living your best life!  Shedding light on the most pervasive menopause myths that our culture (and even some medical professionals) continue to believe Why menopause means you can actually live life with MORE energy and abundance than you could in your reproductive years The truth about menopausal weight gain and how you can avoid it Lies you may be believing about HRT and birth control, and why they are not always necessary to keep you feeling your best  Related Resources:The Essential Oils Menopause SolutionEssentially You episode 211: What is the Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause, and Why is it so Confusing?Essentially You episode 188: The Low-Down on Hormones and How to Get Your Mojo Back in Menopause with Dr. Anna CabecaEssentially You episode 174: How to Be a Menopause Boss—4 Steps to Thriving in Menopause with Kyrin Dunston

What we're talking about in this episode Ways to take preventative care when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor Why the reverse Kegel is like meditation for the vagina and how to receive its benefits What to do when you begin to notice pelvic floor and bladder leaking  How to take back control of your pelvic health by becoming an educated consumer The important role of a well-curated total body conditioning program for your pelvic health  Episode SummaryA topic that we don’t hear a lot about, yet impacts hundreds of millions of women is the issue of pelvic pain. Over 600 million women worldwide, including Isa Herrera, have had to deal with the confusing work of pelvic floor health only to be left in the dust by their doctors. Isa said no more and is here today to educate you on what you can do about your pelvic pain and teach you how to protect your pelvic floor. A certified physical therapist and expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies, Isa is here to shake up your idea of pelvic health and show you that it is about a lot more than just your basic Kegels. Isa is passionate about providing tools to maximize female healing, help women live in high vitality through the strengthening of their pelvic floor, and help women take their pelvic floor health into their own hands. Sitting is the new smoking when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor, and it is only by embracing your role as the master of your own destiny, and your own vagina, that you can learn the techniques necessary to remedy yourself and treat your pelvic pain naturally and safely. You are not alone when it comes to your pelvic floor pain, urinary incontinence, or chronic sexual pain. Other women are experiencing this too, and Isa is determined to break the stigma and clear up the confusion around pelvic floor physical therapy and the importance of circular healing.  Resources MentionedThe Ultimate Guide to Happier Lady PartsThe Pelvic Pain Relief Website Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Stress is so unconscious in today’s society. We all deal with it, and we explain it away as being normal. But what if there’s something better waiting for you on the other side? What if abundant peace were possible, while you’re still living your life and achieving your goals? That is what I have for you today. Listen to this episode to hear how you can still be your rockstar self, without being fueled (and sabotaged) by stress.  I have some specific insights and tips to help you get started today creating a life of energy, peace, and health so that you can get back out there and continue to kick booty and live your mission and purpose with a bit more ease and grace.    How I came to realize my addiction to stress and the chaos and sickness it was adding to my life What is Rushing Woman’s Syndrome, and how do you know if you have it? The first steps to releasing yourself from the toxic demands of stress Why a morning ritual is so important, and how to create one that works for your life  Mentioned in this episode:Top 11 Wellness Rituals Guide Related Resources:On the blog: I Suffered From Rushing Woman’s Syndrome. Learn My Secrets to Balance Top 5 Ways to Manage Stress Naturally Top Natural Ways to Heal Your Adrenals and Get More Energy Top 5 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety in Minutes 7 Essential Oils to Take You from Stress to Zen  On the podcast: Essentially You episode 198: How to Manage Your Brain Chemistry in Times of Stress and Worry with Dr. Kristen Race Essentially You episode 195: How Do You Get More Energy, Like Yesterday? Essentially You episode 183: Tips to Instantly Circuit-Break Stress and Overwhelm with Dr. Heidi Hanna Essentially You episode 178: Are You Addicted to Stress? How to Banish Stress with 3 Strategies

What we're talking about in this episode Natural treatment options for each of the four most common types of PCOS  Tips for creating a healing plan that is tailored to your unique needs and symptoms Which reproductive markers you need to look out for and which tests you should run How to harness intermittent fasting, diet, herbs and supplements and oils to find healing The best way to use essential oils and recipe blends for your PCOS symptoms   Episode SummaryPCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women, with 7 million women in the US alone suffering, and half of them not even knowing it. There is an array of possible symptoms and far-reaching health implications that can make diagnosis difficult but all the more necessary. Today I am shining a light on the similarities and differences found in the four most common types of PCOS and providing treatments for you to heal your PCOS naturally. If you want to learn which symptoms may warrant a further dive into the possibility of PCOS, risk factors, and how to create a tailored treatment specifically for your body, this is the episode for you.PCOS does not have to be a life sentence. When you are able to equip yourself with the knowledge you need you can find natural treatments that will work for your unique body and bring you healing. An information-packed episode all about helping you love your liver, balance your hormones, and find remedies for your PCOS symptoms, I am here to show you to guide you down the path of true full-body healing.  Resources MentionedRegister for the Essential Oil Hormone Summit HereEssentially You 050: Liver Loving Recommendations Essentially You 052: #1 Precursor to Hormone ChaosEssentially You 100: How to Treat Key Nutrient Deficiencies Essentially You 105: McCall McPhersonThe Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

When you’re building a baby, your body needs extra support at ALL stages—from before conception to postpartum. While you may think a prenatal has you covered, taking that alone leaves some major gaps. Tune in today to hear my specific recommendations for supplements to take in the months leading up to pregnancy, while you're pregnant, and after you deliver. Supporting your health with supplements is the best way to make sure you’re giving your baby the best start possible while protecting your health through the whole process!    Why it’s SO important to take supplements while you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum The essential nutrients that are lacking from pretty much all prenatal vitamins Which supplements to take during each stage of pregnancy from before you conceive to postpartum plus specific brands that I trust  Mentioned in this episode:Essentially You episode #227: What I Did to Get Pregnant at 40Essentially Whole® Vitamin D CompleteEssentially Whole® Magnesium RestoreTop 11 Supplements and Herbs to Balance Hormones Naturally Additional resources:8 Reasons to Increase Your Magnesium IntakeEssentially You episode #204: How to Reverse Reproductive Aging and Upgrade Your Baby's Epigenetics with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen

If you are looking to improve the function of your gut and overall health, you should: Start understanding the effects of antibiotics and chemicals on your gut and actively avoid them when possible Recondition the bacteria in your gut by using spore-based probiotics that do not focus necessarily on the number count or refrigeration  Improve your immune system that is found in the gut to fight off disease, leaky gut, and chronic illness  Gut health is on everybody's mind recently, but did you know that a leaky gut can also cause things such as eczema, allergies, cancer, heart disease, and even Alzheimer's? Your gut health plays an integral role in your overall health, and there is genuinely no aspect of your health that isn't related to your gut. This is why it is so essential to understand precisely what is going on with your gut, how you can decrease inflammation, and implement the right kind of probiotics so that your gut can start functioning optimally. The Importance of Gut Health with Tina AndersonTina Anderson’s journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual terms. Starting her career as a trial lawyer and then moving into pharmaceuticals, Tina was shocked by the prevalent attitude of pushing drugs regardless if it is in the best interest of the patient or not. Right then and there, Tina decided to turn towards the field of natural health and put her energy into disease prevention and good health maintenance. This led her to discover the connection between gut health, probiotics, and overall wellness for all. And she has made it her life's mission to share this information with as many people as possible. So, Why Is The Microbiome So Important?Did you know that we are made up of more bacteria than we are human cells? Your gut bacteria are regarded by many scientists and doctors alike as your ‘second brain.’ Given the antimicrobial and chemical-filled world we live in, it is up to you to take responsibility for the health of your microbiome and its ability to impact every other aspect of your life. If you are living off hand sanitizer and products that kill 99.9% of bacteria, you may be in for a surprise by the real talk on this episode. How To Fix Leaky Gut Through ProbioticsAbout 80% of the adult population in the US today has some spectrum of leaky gut, and most of us have no idea we are dealing with it because we are not attributing our symptoms to it. However, there is good news! By introducing probiotics into your gut that work on reconditioning the bacteria that you already have, you can balance out the beneficial and the pathogenic bacteria to find the right composition for your body. Today Tina is dismissing myths around the causes of leaky gut, which probiotics you should be focusing on, and how to increase diversity by working with your own microbiome so that you can connect the dots and find real solutions to restoring your bacteria to a properly functioning and healing state.Resources Mentioned:Join the 14 Day Hormone Detox Program HereJust Thrive Probiotics Website (get 15% off with coupon code Mariza15)Follow Just Thrive 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

You know what stubborn weight is like...it packs on in your midsection, and no matter how much you exercise, it just doesn’t go away. But that weight is actually a sign of something else going on under the surface: inflammation. The foods you eat are either inflaming your body or fueling it, there is no in between. Even if you’ve tried cutting foods out before without success, you’re going to want to check out today’s episode.  Tune in to hear exactly which foods are harming your body, how to cut them out WITHOUT starving yourself and how reducing inflammation can help you with more than just weight loss (hint: if you have trouble sleeping, feel tired all day, deal with hot flashes or brain fog, or have other hormone symptoms, you don’t want to miss this!)  What inflammation is, when it’s NOT bad, and why you need to pay attention to it Why food is the secret weapon you need to fight inflammation in your body A simple assessment to help you determine your level of inflammation The top food groups to eliminate to reduce inflammation (and how to do it without starving yourself) All the ways cutting your inflammation can give you your life back!  Mentioned in this episode:Live 14-Day Hormone Detox Additional resources:Essentially You episode #133: Understanding Inflammation in the Body and Discovering Your Individual Food Triggers with Dr. Will ColeEssentially You episode #79: Understanding Autoimmune Disease and How to Calm Inflammation in the Body with Dr. Guillermo Ruiz

To Improve Mental and Emotional Resilience You Should:  Take the space you need to reevaluate your life and actually figure out what your priorities are You have the ability to interrupt and break free from the patterns you’re used to following Daily meditation and journaling is a great way to start reprograming your brain, especially when used in combination with hypnotherapy  To overcome burnout, you need to focus on building your mental and emotional resilience. I’m joined by Juliet Obodo, a Master Hypnotherapist, to talk about interrupting thought patterns and loving yourself to better health. About Juliet ObodoJuliet C. Obodo is a certified Master Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner. She wants to create a stronger and more lasting impact for her clients. To become successful startup founders and business owners, it takes more than a 7-Step Framework. You need to make the shift subconsciously to make it EASY & EFFECTIVE.Juliet developed Mental Remapping™ and Neural Activations to enhance your shifts during & after your Hypnotherapy/NLP/T.I.M.E. sessions. Stress Is the World Leader of Chronic Health ProblemsWe have the space to stop, pause, and reevaluate our lives. Of course, it’s not necessarily the way any of us envisioned getting the space for this clarity, but the pandemic has brought a sense of international calm. As a society that’s faced with so much burnout, exhaustion, and hustle mentality, getting this space has truly been lifesaving for many. Stress is by far the biggest chronic health condition impacting humanity, and I really do hope that we start making changes.Us women are the worst offenders for pushing ourselves too far and too hard. We’re naturally high performers, whether by nature or nurture, but this is detrimental to our health. And on top of this, we’re facing imposter syndrome almost chronically.Is it any wonder we’re the most stressed-out population? How to Build Your Emotional ResilienceJuliet breaks down how she uses hypnosis to give you the tools you need to start breaking free of these repetitive and destructive cycles. She teaches you what emotional resilience is and how you can start building your own, bit by bit, every day.By stopping that mental struggle, you’ll finally feel some relief and give yourself space to build new pathways. You’ll see reality for what it is and potentially could be.Juliet also talks about the importance of loving yourself. Truly, madly, deeply loving yourself. We all know there’s too much hatred in this world; when you love yourself deeply, you really do stop caring as much what other people are doing.Finally, Juliet explains what a regular hypnotherapy practice looks like. From the actual hypnotherapy sessions to what you should do at home to bolster your resilience, she sets you up with the info you need to succeed.What is something you love about yourself? Actually, tell me three things you love about yourself! Let me know in the comments on the episode page. Resources Mentioned:Learn about Juliet’s Group Hypnosis-to-Heal ProgramFind Juliet Obodo OnlineFollow Juliet Obodo on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube 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 get to your mid- to late-30s, many doctors will tell you that it’s getting to be “too late” to have a healthy pregnancy. But the reality is, you have the power to reduce your reproductive age with the right food, supplement, and lifestyle choices. Tune in today to hear what I did to prepare my body for pregnancy and give my baby all the best! I’ll cover what I ate, what I didn’t, the supplements that were crucial, and other practices that are helping me have the healthies pregnancy I can, for myself and the baby! The freedom I embraced to live the life of my dreams and know the option to start a family would still be there when I was ready Why I needed to put my plans for getting pregnant on hold to focus on my health My story of pregnancy, miscarriage, and joy with this most recent pregnancy How I leveraged food, supplements, and self-care to create an ideal “primester” for both my husband and I so our baby would have optimal health from the get-go  Mentioned in this episode:Essentially You episode 225: What My Miscarriage Taught Me About SurrenderEssentially You episode 221: Root Causes of Hashimoto’s and How to Address ItEssentially You episode 204: How to Reverse Reproductive Aging and Upgrade Your Baby’s Epigenetics with Dr. Cleopatra KamperveenLive 14-Day DetoxEssentially Whole® Magnesium RestoreEssentially Whole® Activated B CompleteEssentially Whole® Vitamin D Complete Additional resources:Top 10 Self-Care Rituals for Today’s Woman8 Reasons to Increase Your Magnesium Intake