Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we’re diving into a topic that so many women are confused about but deeply affected by: perimenopause.

I’m joined by the amazing mother-daughter duo, Candace and Jess from Your Hormone Balance, and we’re breaking down what perimenopause actually is, why it can start earlier than most women expect, and how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation play a huge role in hormone imbalances, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and more.

This episode is especially for you if you’re in your 30s or 40s, feeling “off” in your body, struggling with sleep, energy, anxiety, or changes in your cycle – and being told everything is “normal.”

Here’s what we chat about:

• What perimenopause really is (and why it’s an 8–10 year transition, not a single moment)

• The early signs of perimenopause, including changes in your cycle, mood, sleep, and energy

• Why progesterone is often the first hormone to decline — and how that impacts anxiety, PMS, and stress tolerance

• How chronic stress, overworking, under-eating, and people-pleasing disrupt ovulation and hormone balance

• The connection between nervous system dysregulation and symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and low libido

• Why so many women are estrogen dominant — and how stress drives that imbalance

• The importance of hormone testing (and why symptoms alone don’t tell the full story)

• Simple, realistic nervous system practices to lower cortisol and support healing

• Breathwork techniques like the “physiological sigh” to calm anxiety in real time

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Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live and today we’re kicking off 2026 with a conversation all about longevity – not just living longer, but living better.

This episode is your realistic, no-extremes roadmap to building habits that support strength, energy, resilience, and joy for the long haul. If you’re tired of all-or-nothing New Year’s goals and want something that actually sticks, this one’s for you!

Here’s what we chat about:

• Why longevity goals matter more than vanity goals (and how to anchor your habits to a deeper “why”)
• The sweet spot for daily movement, including step count targets that actually support long-term health
• Functional strength benchmarks every woman should work toward for independence and resilience as we age
• The non-negotiable role sleep plays in inflammation, hormones, metabolism, and overall longevity
• How chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation can stall healing and impact long-term health
• Daily and weekly nervous system practices that support recovery, digestion, and emotional resilience
• Longevity-focused nutrition guidelines that prioritize protein, fiber, metabolic flexibility, and simplicity
• How to habit-stack your way into sustainable change—without overhauling your entire life

198: Longevity Goals, Strength & Sustainable Health Habits for the New Year

This episode is practical, empowering, and designed to help you feel strong, energized, and capable not just this year, but decades from now.

Take a listen and tell me which longevity habit you’re starting with first .

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Hi friends! I’m SO excited to share this week’s episode with biological dentist Dr. Toni Engram, and this one is truly eye-opening. We dive deep into the powerful connection between oral health, gut health, inflammation, and the rest of the body—and how what’s happening in your mouth could be impacting your hormones, immune system, brain, and more.

Dr. Toni shares her personal journey with Crohn’s disease that completely changed her approach to dentistry and led her into the world of biological and functional dentistry. We talk about hidden dental infections, root canals, sealants, airway health, jaw development, cavitations, and what it really means to treat the root cause; not just the symptoms.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your dental work could be affecting your overall health, or you’re trying to take a more holistic approach to healing… this episode is a MUST-listen.

197: Is Your Dental Work Making You Sick? Biological Dentist Toni Engram Explains Everything

Here’s what we discuss:

• Dr. Toni’s personal healing journey with Crohn’s disease and how it reshaped her approach to dentistry
• The powerful connection between oral health, gut health, and systemic inflammation
• Why nutrition and prevention are the foundation of true oral health
• The real risks and considerations of root canals and informed consent
• Palate expanders, jaw growth, airway health, sleep, and child development
• Implants vs. bridges vs. doing nothing: what’s best for overall health
• Simple daily habits for better oral and full body health (including tongue scraping!)
• And so. much. MORE!

This episode will completely change how you think about dentistry, prevention, and the mouth-body connection. If you care about your hormones, immune system, sleep, energy, or long-term health; you NEED this episode!

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Hi friends! I’m SO excited to share this week’s episode with symptom support coach Rachel Reimer, where we explore the fascinating connection between emotions and the body, and how unprocessed stress can show up as chronic symptoms, pain, and even autoimmune issues. Rachel shares how she helps clients uncover the emotional roots of their physical ailments – bridging the gap between traditional medicine and emotional healing. This conversation is such an eye-opener if you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing journey or wondered what your body might be trying to tell you.

Here’s what we discuss:

• Rachel’s path from chronic illness to becoming a symptom support coach, also known as a medical intuitive

• How the body uses symptoms as a signal that something deeper needs attention

• The difference between intellectual and emotional processing of stress

• How to identify unresolved emotions that may be stored in the body

• Common emotional roots behind conditions like back pain, thyroid issues, and autoimmune disease

• The link between self-criticism, Type-A tendencies, and chronic illness

• Rachel’s “knot” exercise for emotional release and symptom relief

• Real-life client transformations—from chronic pain to deep emotional healing

• Why physical healing alone isn’t enough without emotional integration

• And so. much. more!

This one’s for anyone who’s ever said “I’ve tried everything” and still hasn’t found answers: Rachel’s perspective just might change the way you think about your health forever.

196: Unlocking Emotional and Physical Healing Through Body Awareness with Rachel Reimer

Here’s more about Rachel and her background:

Rachel Reimer believes that the body can develop physical symptoms (acutely or chronically) when unresolved emotional stress is present. Instead of rationalizing that the emotional stressor “isn’t so bad”, Rachel h

Hi friends! I’m so excited to share this week’s episode with one of my good friends, Tina Haupert, where we dive into the fascinating world of peptides, functional nutrition, and how to actually build a healthy lifestyle that sticks. Tina opens up about her own health journey, how peptide therapy transformed her life, and why getting the basics of your health right is the real game-changer. If you’re curious about peptides but don’t know where to begin, THIS episode is a great place to start.

Here’s what we discuss:

• Tina’s journey from a healthy living blogger to a functional nutrition practitioner

• What peptides are and how they support natural body processes

• Understanding GLP-1s and the misconceptions surrounding them. She answers ALL of my tough questions about this.

• Microdosing peptides to minimize side effects and maximize benefits

• Why foundational health practices are crucial for effective peptide use

• How stigma around peptides is shifting as awareness grows

• And so. much. MORE!

Tina Haupert is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), Certified Nutrition Coach, and founder of Carrots ‘N’ Cake. For the past 17+ years, she’s helped thousands of women lose weight, gain energy, balance their hormones, and build stronger, leaner bodies without giving up the foods they love. After personally battling ulcerative colitis, post-birth control syndrome, and the frustration of doctors not listening, Tina made it her mission to help other women get real answers and real results. Through functional testing and data-driven coaching, she helps women uncover the root causes behind their weight loss resistance, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances, so they can finally feel in control of their bodies again. Tina lives south of Boston with her husband, son, and pug, and loves walking, hiking, traveling (especially to Vermont) and discovering new restaurants with her family.

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