Hormones in Harmony

Episode #6

Sarah Kay Hoffman is the founder of A Gutsy Girl and the creator of The Gutsy Girl's Bible: an approach to healing the gut. As a Certified Health Coach (CHC) from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Sarah is a wellness expert specialising in food allergies/intolerances, digestive health, and women’s issues. She is passionate about discussing and helping women so they never have to walk the path alone. Southern Minnesota is home to Sarah, her husband, and three children. You will find Sarah Kay Hoffman hanging out mostly on: The A Gutsy Girl Blog | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook.

In this episode we discuss -

• Sarahs journey with digestive health issues
• The mistakes she made along the way when trying to heal her gut and how to avoid them
• Why probiotic supplements may not be helpful for everyone
• Why we need strong stomach acid and what can happen if we don’t
• What is SIBO & common symptoms
• The different diets recommended for digestive issues
• Why you need to work on mental/emotional aspects too when it comes to gut health
• Why gut healing is a life long journey

Got a podcast question? Send you emails to [email protected] 

Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women

Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page.

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] .

Episode #6

Sarah Kay Hoffman is the founder of A Gutsy Girl and the creator of The Gutsy Girl's Bible: an approach to healing the gut. As a Certified Health Coach (CHC) from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Sarah is a wellness expert specialising in food allergies/intolerances, digestive health, and women’s issues. She is passionate about discussing and helping women so they never have to walk the path alone. Southern Minnesota is home to Sarah, her husband, and three children. You will find Sarah Kay Hoffman hanging out mostly on: The A Gutsy Girl Blog | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook.

In this episode we discuss -

• Sarahs journey with digestive health issues
• The mistakes she made along the way when trying to heal her gut and how to avoid them
• Why probiotic supplements may not be helpful for everyone
• Why we need strong stomach acid and what can happen if we don’t
• What is SIBO & common symptoms
• The different diets recommended for digestive issues
• Why you need to work on mental/emotional aspects too when it comes to gut health
• Why gut healing is a life long journey

Got a podcast question? Send you emails to [email protected] 

Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women

Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page.

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] .

Felice L. Gersh, M.D. is a rare combination of a Board-Certified OB/GYN who is also Board Certified and fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.

She specialises in all aspects of female health and is especially renowned for her expertise managing hormonal dysfunctions of women, at all ages.

In addition to being a sought-after national and international speaker, she works full time as the Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine.

Dr. Gersh has been heard around the world on numerous podcasts and webinars and spoke internationally during the past year in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, London, Dubai, South Africa, and India. Dr. Gersh’s first book, PCOS SOS, will be available for purchase on Amazon by the end of 2018

What we cover

• Why Dr Gersh transitioned from conventional to functional medicine
• The harmful effects of the birth control pill
• The importance of rhythms, the moon and light exposure for hormones
• Why PCOS is actually an oestrogen deficient state, not oestrogen dominant
• The connection between gut health/microbiome and PCOS
• The importance of food quality and timing

Links

Website http://www.felicelgershmd.com/

PCOS SOS book http://www.felicelgershmd.com/book/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/felicegershmd/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drfelicegersh/?hl=en

Pure encapsulations https://www.pureencapsulations.com/

Prolon fasting mimicking diet https://prolon.co.uk/

Got a podcast question? Send you emails to [email protected] 

Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women

Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page.

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] .

Felice L. Gersh, M.D. is a rare combination of a Board-Certified OB/GYN who is also Board Certified and fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.

She specialises in all aspects of female health and is especially renowned for her expertise managing hormonal dysfunctions of women, at all ages.

In addition to being a sought-after national and international speaker, she works full time as the Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine.

Dr. Gersh has been heard around the world on numerous podcasts and webinars and spoke internationally during the past year in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, London, Dubai, South Africa, and India. Dr. Gersh’s first book, PCOS SOS, will be available for purchase on Amazon by the end of 2018

What we cover

• Why Dr Gersh transitioned from conventional to functional medicine
• The harmful effects of the birth control pill
• The importance of rhythms, the moon and light exposure for hormones
• Why PCOS is actually an oestrogen deficient state, not oestrogen dominant
• The connection between gut health/microbiome and PCOS
• The importance of food quality and timing

Links

Website http://www.felicelgershmd.com/

PCOS SOS book http://www.felicelgershmd.com/book/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/felicegershmd/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drfelicegersh/?hl=en

Pure encapsulations https://www.pureencapsulations.com/

Prolon fasting mimicking diet https://prolon.co.uk/

Got a podcast question? Send you emails to [email protected] 

Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women

Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page.

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] .

In this episode I answer 2 listeners questions...

Katie is struggling with weight issues and fatigue, despite having 'normal lab results'. These issues started after she gave birth to her first child 3 years ago.

I discuss -

• The connection between our thyroid gland with these symptoms, and why they can be triggered post-partum.
• How 'normal' lab test results are often not optimal
• Diet and lifestyle strategies to support thyroid health, weight loss and low energy

Next, I answer Jess's question as she is struggling with cystic acne on her face and body. She is also dealing with IBS symptoms and wants to know if these are connected and if so, where to start!

I discuss - 

• The gut/skin connectionFunctional lab tests I'd recommend & how to easily test your bowel transit time at home
• How to complete a gut healing protocol correctly.
• The role chronic stress plays in acne and digestive issues, and why intense exercise may not be a great thing while we are healing.

Got a podcast question? Send you emails to [email protected] 

Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women

Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page.

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] .

In this episode I answer 2 listeners questions...

Katie is struggling with weight issues and fatigue, despite having 'normal lab results'. These issues started after she gave birth to her first child 3 years ago.

I discuss -

• The connection between our thyroid gland with these symptoms, and why they can be triggered post-partum.
• How 'normal' lab test results are often not optimal
• Diet and lifestyle strategies to support thyroid health, weight loss and low energy

Next, I answer Jess's question as she is struggling with cystic acne on her face and body. She is also dealing with IBS symptoms and wants to know if these are connected and if so, where to start!

I discuss - 

• The gut/skin connectionFunctional lab tests I'd recommend & how to easily test your bowel transit time at home
• How to complete a gut healing protocol correctly.
• The role chronic stress plays in acne and digestive issues, and why intense exercise may not be a great thing while we are healing.

Got a podcast question? Send you emails to [email protected] 

Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women

Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page.

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] .

Rosie Tadman (DipCNM, BANT and CNHC Reg) is a Nutritional Therapist who studied at the prestigious College of Natural Medicine, in London.  Rosie uses Modern Science + Traditional Wisdom to get women in hormonal flow and support couples to conceive. She supports underlying causes, rather than just suppressing symptoms. Rosie works from both her home clinic in Chorlton, Manchester and also offers online consultations. 

 In this episode we discuss why we should still want to be ‘fertile’ even if we don’t want to have children right now or even at all, what our cervical mucus can tell us about our hormones, the foundational diet and lifestyle factors to address when it comes to fertility and the importance of fun and laughter for someone dealing with hormone or fertility challenges.

For more from Rosie...

www.rosielife.org

www.instagram.com/rosie_lifeuk 

www.facebook.com/rosielifeUK

[email protected] 

We discuss -

How to determine ovulation and fertility

What to look for in terms of cervical mucus

General food and lifestyle recommendations to include and avoid if you are trying to conceive

Why stress has such a negative impact on womens' fertility

How sometimes being too rigid and fixated on ‘health’ can be a negative

Why fun and laughter are key in the fertility journey

Links - 

Rosie's favourite gluten free bread:

 Diet Doctor 

Daysy fertility monitor

Natural cycles

Ovusense

Got a podcast question? Send you emails to [email protected] 

Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women

Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page.

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] .

Rosie Tadman (DipCNM, BANT and CNHC Reg) is a Nutritional Therapist who studied at the prestigious College of Natural Medicine, in London.  Rosie uses Modern Science + Traditional Wisdom to get women in hormonal flow and support couples to conceive. She supports underlying causes, rather than just suppressing symptoms. Rosie works from both her home clinic in Chorlton, Manchester and also offers online consultations. 

 In this episode we discuss why we should still want to be ‘fertile’ even if we don’t want to have children right now or even at all, what our cervical mucus can tell us about our hormones, the foundational diet and lifestyle factors to address when it comes to fertility and the importance of fun and laughter for someone dealing with hormone or fertility challenges.

For more from Rosie...

www.rosielife.org

www.instagram.com/rosie_lifeuk 

www.facebook.com/rosielifeUK

[email protected] 

We discuss -

How to determine ovulation and fertility

What to look for in terms of cervical mucus

General food and lifestyle recommendations to include and avoid if you are trying to conceive

Why stress has such a negative impact on womens' fertility

How sometimes being too rigid and fixated on ‘health’ can be a negative

Why fun and laughter are key in the fertility journey

Links - 

Rosie's favourite gluten free bread:

 Diet Doctor 

Daysy fertility monitor

Natural cycles

Ovusense

Got a podcast question? Send you emails to [email protected] 

Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women

Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page.

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] .

Jessica Ash is a SoCal based Functional Clinical Nutritionist & Health coach who specialises in female hormones, gut health, anti-aging and metabolism. Just five years ago, she was suffering from the symptoms of PCOS & 3 autoimmune diseases on a daily basis. Flash forward to now, she is healthier than ever and has transitioned from focusing on her own healing journey to helping hundreds of women change their mindset about their body and hack their hormones, so they can finally ditch their symptoms and live life on fire.

For more from Jessica...

 www.jessicaashwellness.com

www.instagram.com/jessicaashwellness

www.facebook.com/jessicaashwellness

[email protected]

We discuss -

The role our hormones play when it comes to fat loss

Indicators of insulin resistance

How to know if you are eating enough to fuel your body

How under eating could be contributing to your hormone imbalances

Jessica’s approach to nutrition for women wanting to lose weight

Why we need to build our leg muscles more than our booty #teamthickthighs

Got a podcast question? Send you emails to [email protected] 

Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women

Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page.

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] 

Hello!

Welcome to my first ever podcast episode, this is so exciting! 

In this solo episode I discuss how I got into health and nutrition, my struggles with cystic acne, PCOS, weight and chronic gut infections. Although this took place over 5-6 years, I have done my best to condense it into this short podcast episode.

For more free content, check out my social media platforms...

www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk www.instagram.com/vivanaturalhealth www.facebook.com/vivanaturalhealth

Send in your podcast Q&A questions to [email protected]  If you would like to send me a question, fill in the contact form on my website or send me an email [email protected] 

If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at [email protected] .

See you back next week for another episode of the Hormones in Harmony podcast!