Hormones Community Calls

Today I invited the Hypothyroid Mom, Dana Trentini, to talk about the crucial connection between pregnancy and thyroid health. Join us as we discuss what every pregnant woman needs to know about hypothyroidism.In this episode, you will learn:How does the thyroid impact us in terms of getting and staying pregnant? What are the tests pregnant women should be insisting on getting from their doctors?What are "healthy" and recommended thyroid ranges we should see in pregnant women?Why are so many women experiencing postpartum thyroiditis and what can we do about it? Top tips from the Hypothyroid Mom to our pregnant and to-be pregnant listenersDana Trentini reveals mind-blowing secrets that will redefine health for the millions of mothers worldwide suffering from hypothyroidism (and the millions more who don’t even know they have it yet). Her blog, Hypothyroid Mom, is all about rocking the world and encouraging hypothyroid moms everywhere to stand up and take charge of their health. You can subscribe for her free H

 It's been a while since I've done an interview with fellow Hashimoto-ers - what a great time to host another show like this! Many people have a lot of fears around diet changes, they doubt that food can really matter, some are more interested in tweaking their medications alone and resist the power of detoxification, food, sleep and self-love. My hope for this show is to give hope and inspire all of you to make the changes necessary to progress in your healing journeys - it can happen and it doesn't have to be that hard.Today I'll be interviewing a few thyroid thrivers about:The key changes they made that made the biggest differenceThe biggest fears and hesitations they had on this pathWhat will they be working on in the future?Their words of encouragement to the community

 In today’s show we’ll be re-visiting the topic of PCOS. I invited Amy Medling, better known as the PCOS Diva, to join me discuss this important area in women’s hormonal health. If you are a woman struggling with PCOS, there is good news! While there is no cure for PCOS, we can alleviate symptoms through a holistic approach of diet and lifestyle changes. By understanding why and how PCOS presents itself and finding its root cause, we can go a long way in healing our hormonal health.In today’s episode, you will learn:What are the main symptoms of PCOS?How do we get diagnosed with PCOS?Why is this condition so infamously under-diagnosed?How does nutrition play into managing PCOS?What lifestyle changes are recommended to help manage PCOS?Join us and learn.PCOSDiva.com is an online resource for women with PCOS which embraces a holistic approach to healing and thriving.  As the founder of PCOS Diva, Amy Medling, CHC has worked with thousands of women, teaching them how to make sustainable lifestyle changes, which

Are your food choices turning cancer off or on? Today I invited Dr. Nalini Chilkov to discuss how we can control the risk factors that cause breast cancer in the first place: one of the most critical risk factors is the food we eat.In today's episode, you will learn:What is the prognosis of breast cancer in America and around the world?Why do women develop breast cancer?How much do genetics play a role?Why is it that often times a seemingly "healthy" woman with a clean past medical history can develop breast cancer?Should we be concerned if we "just have a lump"?What screening technologies and methods are recommended? How does nutrition and chemicals in our own household contribute to breast health?What are the top 3-5 things we can do today to prevent breast cancer?What about women who have been diagnosed - what are their options?Dr. Nalini Chilkov, L.Ac.O.M.D. is the Founder of IntegrativeCancerAnswers.com and a leading edge authority on integrative cancer care, immune enhancement, optimal nutrition and wel

This week I invited Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP and co-founder of Women to Women, to join me talk about the hormonal changes that happen to women during menopause and the power of diet and lifestyle in helping us heal.Today you will learn:Are menopausal symptoms a given or can they be avoided?How can a woman have estrogen dominance and be low on estrogen?Is bioidentical hormone therapy safe?What alternative treatments are available for menopause symptoms?The important role of diet and sleepMarcelle Pick, MSN, OB/GYN NP, co-founded Women to Women in 1983 with a vision to change women’s health care. The clinic pioneered the combination of alternative and conventional medicine, using a holistic approach that not only treats illness but also helps women make life choices to prevent disease. Women to Women continues seeing thousands of women from around the world each year. Marcelle earned a B.S. in nursing and a B.A. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire and an M.S. in nursing from Boston College–Harvar