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It's Hertime.

Cody Sanders, Jess Toolson

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It's hertime with Cody and Jess, is a podcast aimed to change the conversation about periods and women's hormonal health. Your period is supposed to simply just show up each month, without the pain and emotional upheaval that so often comes for the ride of hormonal imbalance. These two women health experts dive deep into the root causes and discuss holistic solutions that can lead to healthy hormones and happy periods at every age and stage of a woman's life.
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Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be short…
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What does it mean to "age gracefully"? We want a future in which our lifespan is balanced with an extended healthspan, reduced illness, and age-related ailments to spend time with loved ones and maintain our independence well into our golden years. In this episode, Cody and Dr. Mani Kukreja talk about how people of the same age can be so vastly dif…
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Are you living in a fog? Does your brain feel tired, and even everyday tasks are challenging because your brain isn’t cooperating with focus, thinking, and memory? Brain fog is a common (but shouldn’t be considered a normal) symptom for women, especially during hormonal changes or with hormonal imbalances, as hormones play a vital role in brain hea…
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On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Bria Gadd to discuss what not to drink when you're on your period, and how what you drink on the other days of the month can really impact how your next period shows up. What we put into our bodies can either be the best medicine or the worst poison. Tune in to learn more, Bria Gadd is a Certified Holisti…
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It seems like the “easiest” ways to lose weight today involve the use of medications, which can come with a range of side effects as you lose weight. For women who want to take a more natural approach to weight loss, there are ways to improve insulin sensitivity, balance hormones, and regulate blood sugar levels without medication. A Holistic Healt…
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have most likely caught wind of the recent Ozempic hype. Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA medications have entered the global spotlight as the hot health topic among celebrities and across news outlets. While the drug was originally prescribed for diabetes, this “miracle medication” has risen to fame over the l…
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When you hear the word ‘intimacy,’ it’s likely that something like sex pops into your head. While intimacy is commonly used in the context of making love, this only describes one aspect of it. Intimacy occurs not only between lovers, but also in friendships and in other platonic relationships. It can describe closeness on an emotional, physical, se…
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So many women struggle feeling their best every day of the month, because they don't realize that symptoms that come along with hormone imbalance, like cramps, bloating, moodiness, pain, acne, etc. are negotiable. That's right, just because we women, doesn't mean we are meant to suffer when it's that time of the month or when it is a certain time o…
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Are you tired of generic fitness advice that doesn’t cater to the specific needs of women in menopause? Jon today's episode, Cody invites Barb Hawken, a menopause fitness coach who’s dedicated her career to empowering menopausal women through specialized fitness and nutrition strategies. Barb shares her journey from being a fitness enthusiast at 16…
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What exactly is collagen and do we really need it? Today, Cody takes us on a deep dive into collagen - the benefits of collagen, the best kind of collagen, and how it connects with our hormonal health. Collagen does have many benefits, but we don’t often hear how it can benefit our insides as much as our outsides, it has more than just beauty benef…
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Physical and emotional trauma have ways of lodging themselves in our body's wrapping called the fascia. These traumas cause interuptions in the bodys normal signaling to the brain and circulation creating chronic pain and tension. On today's episode, Cody has invited Julia Blackwell to be her special guest. Julia is a fascial therapy specialist. To…
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We live in a “diet” culture. Quick quiz: how many diets can you name off the top of your head right now? The average answer from women is at least 5. No matter what type of diet you are influenced to try, the fact is that how much and what you eat directly impact your hormones. Today, Cody has invited Kaely McDevitt to join her for a discussion to …
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Endometriosis is a common health issue affecting women—one in ten women have it! And I would say that probably ten out of ten women have been dismissed by their doctor at some point in their journey. Because typically, you go to your doctor with signs and symptoms of endometriosis, and the first thing you're told is, “Oh, here, just take the pill. …
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In today's fast-paced world, achieving optimal health and well-being has become a top priority for many individuals. As a result, there is a growing interest in finding the perfect balance between modern medicine and natural therapies as a means to achieve holistic health. On today's episode, Cody invites guest Tonya Fines, a Holistic Health Practi…
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There are some crazy facts out there about women's health that you might be shocked about. For instance, did you know that it was only in 2015 when the NIH required medical investigators to consider sex as a biological variable? In this episode, Cody invites Jess Toolson and Sine Bentley to join in on this conversation about current stats on women …
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It is surprising that for as long as we've had birth control available to women there is still so much we don't know about how it impacts our body, our relationships, and our overall life. You may be familiar with some of the side effects of hormonal birth control, like depression, blood clots, and weight gain. You might also know that birth contro…
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Just like the rest of our body, our vagina changes as we age. The hormonal and physical changes we experience from pregnancy through to menopause can impact the appearance and the function of our vagina. On today's episode, Cody invites special guest , Traci Andreason, MSN, FNP-C, to help us all understand better about what vaginal changes we can e…
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Sure, orgasms are fun, but did you know they are good for your health too? There are a number of benefits of orgasm for women's health. That's what we are talking about today! If you’ve been following Cody for a while, then you know she is a big fan of supporting women’s holistic health and women having orgasms is a big part of holistic health, bec…
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What if you could have sex & actually enjoy it? What if you could exercise without leaking? if you could have a stronger core even after having kids? What if you could find answers to the problems that have plagued you and solutions that actually worked? What if you took some time to address the issues have bothered you since having kids— because y…
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Did you know that "your vibes" have a big impact on your overall health, wellbeing and healing? Being mindful of your energy is a transformative practice that can truly enhance your life and have huge positive influence on those around you too. The best way to keep your vibes in check is to be aware of things that lower your vibration and that drai…
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Did you know that the products you're using on your body can be wreaking havoc on your hormones? While it’s hard to believe that conventional beauty companies would ever include toxic ingredients in their products, the fact is that they do—it’s still common practice and perfectly legal. To give you an idea of where we are, consider that there are 1…
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Join Cody and Jess as they welcome guests Kass and Emily of "Little Bit's of Awesome" Podcast...and a LIVE studio audience! So fun! Together, they take questions from you, and from the live audience members to discuss how to set ourselves up for success in reaching our most important goals this year by focusing on our routines rather than just reso…
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Breast implant illness is starting to gain attention in the medical community. Breast implant illness (BII) is the term used to describe symptoms associated with breast implants and can range from joint pain, skin rashes, hair loss, and headaches to chronic fatigue, anxiety, neurological issues, brain fog and hormone imbalance. In this episode, Cod…
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There are things going on in our mouths that may be the root cause of some of our chronic health problems. On today's episode Cody and her special guest, Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, walk us through the most common toxic situations that can happen in our mouth - and what we can do about them. Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is an author, speaker, teacher, biolog…
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When it comes to creating a sustainable, healthy lifestyle consistency is key. It’s the actions you take MOST of the time that creates lasting results. But you probably know this, right? We know eating well and moving our body is important but we’re struggling with how to make it last. if you're feeling like this, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In …
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The gut, brain and skin may seem like three completely separate organs, but research shows they are intricately connected. In fact research on the gut-brain-skin connection has shown that poor gut health has been associated with a wide range of inflammatory skin conditions, including acne, rosacea, and psoriasis as well as mind and mood conditions,…
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Nothing is more frustrating than making lifestyle changes to support your health and lose a little weight, only to find that nothing changes despite your efforts. Everywhere you look, new fad diets, shots or workout programs seem to bring about dramatic transformations. So why don't they work for you? It may be related to a hormone imbalance. On to…
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Our nervous systems have been through a lot, whether we realize it or not! Many have been perpetually operating with high-stress levels due to work stress, health problems, financial struggles, or other pandemic-induced challenges. This, as you can imagine, really takes a toll on your overall well-being and can result in a dysregulated nervous syst…
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When it comes to female reproductive health, many women know the basics – estrogen and progesterone somehow work together to create a 28 day menstrual cycle every month until menopause. In reality, these hormones are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to female hormonal health. many people don’t realize the extent of the work that these migh…
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Which habits are most effective in a morning routine? Well, it depends on YOU and what YOU need. There has been so much research put into finding the most effective habits that are replicated by the world’s most successful (in all senses of the word) people. What are they and will they work for you? On today's episode Cody has invited Megan Lyons, …
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Antibiotics, stress, and a poor diet get a lot of attention when it comes to factors that can negatively impact the health of our gut. But did you know that using hormonal birth control can be equally as damaging to our gut health? The connection between gut health and hormonal birth control isn’t widely known. Women are so often blindly prescribed…
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Many of us are doing our best to take care of our health daily (both physically + mentally). We could even say it's a HUGE priority! Adding in daily habits that help us stay at our best and as our healthiest selves requires intention. Mixhers was made by women for women to address the many needs and changes our bodies go through in our lifetime. an…
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Breast cancer awareness is important, but breast cancer awareness put into action is an even more powerful prevention and treatment tool. As women, we deserve to feel empowered through easily accessible education. We know we are supposed to do monthly breast exams, but do we all feel confident about what that should actually look like? What are we …
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Some weeks you’re on - you’re crushing it at work, you’re killing it in the gym, and you have energy after work to meet up with friends or to engage in leisure activities you love. But other weeks? Not so much. You have to drag yourself out of bed, you feel like you’re phoning it in at work and during workouts, and after work, you crash on the sofa…
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We all need to set them—on today's episode we talk about what that means to set healthy boundaries and how to do it right. Join Cody and her invited guest Susie Pettit, to learn about how living and working with boundaries gives us the freedom to live life on our terms while boosting well-being, reducing stress levels, and increasing productivity a…
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Have you struggled with severe period symptoms? For the longest time, women have been put on birth control to help minimize acne, cramps, and migraines...But over the years, we've learned that these symptoms mean so much more. When you start making holistic changes to your health, you can begin to increase your quality of life and menstrual cycles …
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Do you ever feel like you've been filling your tank, but you're still running on empty? Do you wake up feeling groggy, like you have a hangover, but without the fun memories of the night before? You’re sure you just spent the work evening as usual, sat on the sofa binge watching every single episode of your new favorite show until late. There was p…
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On today’s episode, Cody has a special guest, Demi Tebow, former Miss Universe, to talk about creating true confidence, and learning how to set healthy boundaries so that you can feel powerful and be the woman you’re meant to be! You’ll enjoy learning about how Demi grew up in South Africa and how it compares to her life now living in the United St…
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that can benefit greatly from diet and lifestyle therapies. In this episode Cody leads us in a discussion about the best diet for PCOS, which should be part of a your treatment approach to this complex condition. Often, once diagnosed with PCOS the initial treatment options include hormonal birth co…
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ADHD in adult women has increased dramatically over the last couple of years. Sometimes the diagnosis is missed when a woman is young, and she’s diagnosed later in life. Other times ADHD is misdiagnosed as anxiety, depression, PMS. Or symptoms are simply overlooked because ADHD presents differently in women compared with men. In addition, symptoms …
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Many women who experience menopausal symptoms can easily feel overwhelmed and frustrated. From hot flashes and night sweats to vaginal symptoms and mood changes, the menopause transition can take a significant toll on a woman's body and quality of life. In this episode, Cody has invited Dr. Daved Rosensweet to be a guest and help us learn more abou…
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Come hang out with Cody and Jess! In this episode they celebrate Mixhers Fourth Birthday with all of us a they share about the four most important things they've learned and ways they've grown over the past four years. They also share about the four healthy habits they do each day to support their health and happiness that you'll definitely want to…
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At first glance, menstrual cups may seem daunting. While this period product still falls behind tampons and pads in popularity, many people are starting to see the benefits of switching to a menstrual cup. Menstrual cups can be worn longer than either tampons or pads, and can be reused for up to 10 years, making them a convenient, cost effective, a…
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If you make an appointment to see your doctor about hormonal acne, chances are you'll leave with a prescription for birth control. Hormonal birth control is a go-to for hormonal acne, but the truth is that it comes with its own set of side effects and it doesn’t always work.. Cody often get requests from women asking how to treat hormonal acne natu…
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The postpartum time is a roller-coaster period for women’s hormones, to say the least. You just grew a tiny human, which consumed a lot of your body’s resources. As you heal from delivery and begin nursing, the demands are even higher. Mix in the stress of adjusting to a new routine, having little time for yourself, and sleep deprivation, and you h…
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The unfortunate truth is that most weight-loss strategies don’t work long term, and some can even make matters worse when it comes to our health and hormones. Anyone who has ever dieted and has had those lost pounds return, knows the frustration that can bring. Most of us assume the reason is just a lack of discipline or a failure of willpower. We …
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Are you feeling the weight of your negative mindset keeping you from being intentional and present in your day-to-day life. Then you end up feeling ashamed that you are not being gentle and present like you want to be and the feeling of shame leads to more negative behaviors and actions of numbing like scrolling your phone, yelling or over-consumin…
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Are you a perfectionist? Do you often find yourself striving for excellence, but feel like you can never quite reach that perfect standard? While it’s admirable to have high expectations, perfectionism can actually be harmful to our mental health and well-being. It can cause us to feel stressed, anxious, and overly self-critical, and it can even pr…
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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hormones? If you're like most people, it's probably your period or reproduction. But did you know that hormones have a significant impact on your brain? Sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are involved with brain development even before birth and play a role in me…
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Your doctor brought up a hysterectomy, and as soon as you left the exam room, the questions started churning. What exactly is a hysterectomy? How long does it take to recover from a hysterectomy? How is a hysterectomy performed? Will I feel the same after I heal? It all feels more than a little overwhelming. In this episode, Cody walks us through e…
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