#463: Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformation Nutrition Coach Karen Martel joins us today! Karen is the host of the top 100 rated women’s health podcast “The Other Side of Weight Loss,” where she helps women decode the complexities of female fat loss and hormone imbalance. Inspired by her own health struggles, Karen has developed a bold, innovative approach to women’s hormone health and weight management. Her passion lies in empowering women to balance and optimize their hormones, particularly during peri and post-menopause, to overcome weight loss resistance and achieve their health goals.

In this episode, we dive into various types of hormone testing, the benefits of phytoestrogens, the importance of hormone cycling, and the hormone that will transform your skin! We also discuss the challenges women face in receiving proper hormonal care from medical providers, the alarming reality that so few doctors are trained in perimenopause, when you should actually start hormone therapy (it may surprise you!), and the most important hormone for women. This is a must-listen for women in midlife!

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#462: Today we are joined by WeNatal founders Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim. After both struggling with miscarriages, Ronit and Vida discovered a gap in the prenatal supplement market—no one was addressing male fertility! So together, they set out to change that.

They share their personal journeys that led to the creation of the WeNatal supplement brand and reveal the overlooked role of male fertility in pregnancy losses. We discuss the importance of both partners in the fertility equation, sperm metagenesis, key nutrients and components of a quality prenatal supplement, the value of preconception care, and the significance of third-party testing. Plus, find out the word we need to eliminate from our fertility vocabulary! This episode is packed with practical tips and resources for couples navigating the complex path to parenthood.

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#461: Today we sit down with holistic nutritionist Ali Shapiro, creator of "Truce with Food," to uncover the intricate relationship between nutrition, weight loss, attachment, and belonging. Ali shares her personal journey with food, weight, and how being diagnosed with cancer at age 13 impacted her beliefs about health. She reveals how early life experiences and societal pressures shape our eating habits and the importance of feeling safe and valued—physically, emotionally, and socially.

We dive into developmental psychology and its impact on our behaviors with food, complexity fitness, community, and weight loss (and why our definition of “health” is misconstrued). We also explore optimal conflict and how attachment and belonging affect our eating habits. This conversation will change the way you think about food and nutrition!

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#460: Today we sit down with Jennifer Fugo, a clinical nutritionist and host of The Healthy Skin Show podcast, to dive deep into the complexities of chronic skin issues. Jennifer shares her personal journey with skin conditions such as dyshidrotic eczema and hidradenitis suppurativa, and how her passion for integrative approaches has driven her to help others heal. We discuss the often-overlooked connections between gut health, liver function, and skin problems, challenging the one-size-fits-all mentality of conventional treatments. Jennifer provides practical advice on nutrition, debunks common myths, and emphasizes the importance of nervous system regulation and the potential benefits of combining conventional and natural methods. This transformative conversation offers hope and practical strategies for anyone struggling with chronic skin conditions.

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#459: You’ve got questions and Liz has got the answers! Today Liz reveals why every woman in midlife should take Daily Aminos+ and responds to TONS of questions that listeners have asked over the past few weeks. She also reveals why so many women are seeing AMAZING results from IdealAge Daily Aminos+ (hint: it has to do with a secret ingredient that none of our competitors use!)

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#458: We’re continuing our conversation with Olivia Amitrano! Today, Olivia delves into her personal journey shaped by the medical struggles of her parents and her pivot towards holistic health. We discuss the spectrum of Western and functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of making informed, personalized decisions for one’s body while exploring alternative wisdom and the nuances of herbal remedies.

In this episode, Olivia shares her thoughts on emotional health, the influence of our environment, and how to find balance in a rapidly changing world. Liz shares her transformative realizations, including her personal battle with anxiety and how expressive writing became a pivotal tool that changed her life. Olivia also introduces a surprising new therapy she's been exploring (and it’s not what you think!).

This episode is rich with insights on balancing the old and the new, the scientific and the spiritual, offering profound revelations for anyone seeking harmony and well-being.

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#457 Olivia Amitrano (aka Organic Olivia) joins us today for a truly profound and meaningful conversation. We dive deep into a wide range of topics, from the pressures we place on children to the power of community and the intricacies of herbal medicine. We also explore religion, the duality of life, and much more. Our discussion covers the evolution of relationships in adulthood, living in awe, how our nervous systems coregulate with others, and why connection is crucial to a healthy life. This conversation is packed with insightful revelations and personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of finding balance in our modern world.

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#456: Before you buy bug spray this summer, you’ll want to tune into this episode! In this replay, we gets to the bottom of the question: Is DEET really bad? Liz discusses permethrin, picaridin and even some natural options and shares what she REALLY thinks the best option is (it may not be what you expect!) and why she’s not a fan of essential oils.

Liz also shares tips on using bug sprays with sunscreen and which insect repellents you should NEVER combine. She reveals what to do if you get a tick bite (and what you should NEVER do!), her pediatrician’s advice for bug spray, and the truth about which blood type mosquitoes love the most. If you want optimal protection from bugs this summer, this is a MUST listen!

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