Best Big Naturals Records Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 24 - Big Days, History of Birding, Feral Cats - With Cole Roecker 1:16:37

4h ago1:16:37

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We talk to Wisconsin birder Cole Roecker about birding "Big Days", including the one from our latest video, the history of birding, and some of birding's biggest controversies, including feral cats.

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Why do cicadas come out every 17 years? 19:43

3h ago19:43

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This spring, trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground, where they’ve spent 13 or 17 years feeding on xylem (basically, tree juice). The two specific broods emerging this year have not come out at the same time since 1803, and kids may be hearing a lot of news about these loud insects. So today we’re tackling the cicada questions…

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16 | Can We Just Cuddle?: 3 Ways to Boost Low Libido in Women Over 40 (And Men!) Naturally (Part 1) 55:38

1h ago55:38

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"I’ve had a long day. I'm just too tired." "I'm too stressed out right now. I have so much on my mind." "I need a shower.” I’m feeling bloated.” “Can we just cuddle instead?” Sound familiar? If your low libido or lack of desire to have sex has started to become a more frequent thing….If your lack of intimacy or connectedness with your husband or pa…

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15 | Hypothyroidism And Weight Gain: 3 Healthy Hacks To Help Shed Those Extra Pounds 22:36

4d ago22:36

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Hey friend, Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance. In today’s episode, I’m taking a deep dive into Hypothyroidism. While some studies suggest up to 40% of the population suffers from at least so…

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Minisode #12: What Are the Noble Grapes? (And Why Should You Care?) 14:17

19m ago14:17

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! When it comes to wine grapes, it’s ok to play the field, but it is a good idea to get to know the Noble Grapes. And the good news is - you may already be really familiar with them. That’s because many of the most popular wines and wine blends, both red and white, are often made of these grapes. Bu…

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Episode 23 - Birding Indiana, Inaccessible Island - w/13 year-old Birder Manny 48:51

8d ago48:51

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We talk to 13 year-old birder Manny from Indiana about how he got into birding, birding in Indiana, the Inaccessible Island Rail, and more!

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14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal Weight Gain? 3 Quick Tips To Move The Scale 20:30

2h ago20:30

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Hey friend, Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance. In today’s episode, I’m taking a deep dive into Estrogen Dominance. The most common hormone imbalance in women in perimenopause, Estrogen Dominance affects a…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #8: Jennie Murphy of Oxlee Graham Wines! (From forensics to wine making, being a woman in the wine industry 41:57

7d ago41:57

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! Jennie Murphy is, like her grandmothers who she named her winery after, a tough, resilient, and determined woman. After losing her home in the 2017 wine country fires, she started to seriously think about starting her own winery. We learned a ton about the winemaking world in our conversation with…

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Episode 22 - Texas Hill Country, Big Days, Our New Guiding Network! - With Ty Allen 59:11

9h ago59:11

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We talk with Texas birder Ty Allen about Big Days, how he started birding, and about our new guiding network, which Ty is a part of! You can book a tour with Ty or any of our guides at www.badgerlandbirding.com.

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Where does the sky end? 23:11

4d ago23:11

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Where is the border between sky and space? That's what 5-year-old Matthias of Durham, New Hampshire wants to know. Alesandra, 3 of Bella Vista, Arkansas wants to know why we can't hold air. In this episode from 2020, we’re joined by anthropologist Hugh Raffles, a professor at The New School, and by astronomer John O'Meara, chief scientist at the Ke…

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13 | Why Am I Not in The Mood?--4 Myths About Low Libido in Women 37:45

1h ago37:45

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Hey friend, Can I call you ‘friend”? Cuz I already feel like we’re friends in my head. So just between us…. …How’s your sex life? No, I mean really….How Is Your Sex Life? If your answer on a scale of 1-10 is somewhere between 5 and non-existent, girl, you are not alone! On today’s episode, I’m joined once again by my husband, Rick, as we continue o…

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12 | Perimenopause Weight Gain: Are Your Hormones to Blame? 17:51

4d ago17:51

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Hey friend, Pop quiz: What comes first: hormonal imbalance or weight gain? According to the latest research, 99% of all weight loss resistance in women can be traced to a hormonal cause. Today, I’m kicking off my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series and unpacking the connection between hormones and weight gain in perimenopause. In today’s episode, yo…

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WTF is White Grenache? (AKA Garnatxa Blanca and Grenache Blanc, an underrated white wine, an alternative for Chardonnay lovers, a good summer wine) 38:48

14d ago38:48

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! Yes, it’s true, they make Grenache is white as well as red! And it’s a great summer wine! Popular in the Catalonia area of Spain where it is known as Garnatxa Blanca, and in the Rhône area of France where it is often used as a blending grape and known as Grenache Blanc, White Grenache is a tasty, …

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Episode 21 - The Biggest Week in American Birding 19:34

2h ago19:34

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We give a preview about what it's like going to The Biggest Week in American Birding, which happens annually in Ohio. We will be releasing a bunch of content about it in the future. You can learn more here: https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com

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11 | The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Made to Balance Hormones and Lose Weight 15:32

7d ago15:32

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Hey friend, Summer’s just 6 weeks away! So, in anticipation of sundresses and sleeveless shirt weather, I’m pulling back the curtain on the three biggest mistakes I made trying to balance my hormones and lose hormonal weight. From lab results to symptom management to calorie restricting and over-exercising, I’m stirring the tea on what NOT to do–al…

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Spain’s Answer to Champagne: Cava! (A step up from Prosecco at a similar price) 42:17

21d ago42:17

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! A 10 point wine in this episode! If you want a higher-class alternative to Prosecco at the same price point, then Cava is your wine. Cava is an underrated sparkling wine from Spain that is made in the same way as Champagne, but at a fraction of the cost. Cava is unique among sparkling wines - it i…

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What's cool about cockroaches? 29:36

19d ago29:36

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That’s a question a lot of people have, honestly. But a kid named Rosie was bold enough to ask us to investigate why. So, in the latest episode, we dig in on why cockroaches get such a bad rap and why you might want to reconsider if you’re not a fan. Only two percent of the world’s cockroaches are considered pests. Those are the ones that can live …

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Episode 20 - Birding in Vermont, shorebirds, peg-legged Oystercatchers, and more! - With Max Carroll 1:18:36

28d ago1:18:36

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We talked with birder and field tech Max Carroll about birding in Vermont, shorebird survey, and field tech work, a peg-legged American Oystercatcher that's still kicking, and more! You can follow Max on instagram @max.manhattan.

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10 | "Why Do I Hate My Husband?"--Relationship Advice for Couples Navigating Hormonal Imbalance 20:42

12d ago20:42

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Hey friend, On today’s episode, I’m joined once again by my husband of 26 years, Rick, as we continue our special “Love & Hormones” His-and-Her’s Day Spring Series (every other Thursday throughout the month of May.) Ladies, do you ever have days when you’re angry and irritated for no reason? … Guys, do you ever have days when you ask yourself, “Why…

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9 | Six Warning Signs Your Supplements for Menopause and Perimenopause Might Be a Scam (Part 2) 18:26

14d ago18:26

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Hey friend, In today’s episode, we’re continuing a vital conversation about the efficacy and safety of supplements. Supplements can be a real game-changer when it comes to our hormonal health, especially for those of us who want to balance our hormones without HRT or hormonal birth control....Or who don’t want to take prescription medication like s…

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WTF is Txakoli? (Fizzy, fruity, and fun dry white wine from Spain, aka Txakolina) 43:17

1M ago43:17

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! It may be hard to pronounce and spell, but is it ever easy to drink! In this episode, we introduce you to a fun, quaffable, and not so serious wine called Txakoli which hails from the Basque region of Spain. Sometimes also called Txakolina, this slightly fizzy white wine is a perfect summer sipper…

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Episode 19 - Raptor Research, Harris's Hawks, and More! - With Brooke Poplin 56:32

10d ago56:32

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We talk with Master's Student Brooke Poplin about her research studying Harris's Hawks in Texas, including capture methods, technological advancements, other raptors, and more.

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AS WE REST: Soraya Abdel-Hadi is Prompted by Nature 1:17:44

12d ago1:17:44

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Following on from the last episode on 'interviewing as an ally', this is the first episode in a series of crossovers where we share interviews with some of our previous panellists. This episode comes from a podcast called Prompted by Nature, from the very aptly named Helen Forester. Helen chats to creative people to learn how nature feeds into and …

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8 | Do Hormone Balancing Supplements Work? (Part 1) 17:56

21d ago17:56

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Hey friend, Do you take supplements? If so, do you know what’s in your supplements? And how do you know if your supplements are actually helping rather than hurting your health? In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain on the 37-billion supplement industry and share the good, the bad and the dangerous side of diet supplementation. In this episod…

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Costco Kirkland Signature 2019 Rioja Reserva Challenge! (A punch-you-in-the-face wine, perfect base for Sangria, for Cab Sauv lovers) 43:22

1M ago43:22

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! Rioja is the big dog of Spanish wines, but the question on everyone’s lips is - how does the Costco Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva stack up to other Riojas? Amiright?!? Well, without giving it away, we’re here to tell you that the Kirkland Signature Rioja is a worthy contender! But did it win in…

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Episode 18 - Bird Research, Plovers, Covid Birders, and More - With Maria Bleitz 44:51

1M ago44:51

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I talk with Graduate Research Assistant Maria Bleitz about how the Covid-19 pandemic got her into birding, some of her research and work in Michigan, California, and Oklahoma, how goofy plovers are, and more!

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How do crocodiles chomp? 32:04

1M ago32:04

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Why do lizards have scales? Why are reptiles cold-blooded? Why do lizards have long tongues? How do lizards grow their tails back? Are crocodiles dinosaurs? What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Why do crocodile eyes look like they have mirrors in the back? How do crocodiles chomp? Why do crocodile teeth stay sharp? Why are cr…

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7 | What Husbands Should Know About Perimenopause (And Menopause) 41:18

1M ago41:18

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Hey friend, Today’s episode kicks off a special “Love & Hormones” His-and-Her’s Day Spring Series, with new episodes every other Thursday throughout April, May and June. Join me and my partner of 26 years, Rick, as we spill the tea on how perimenopause and menopause have affected our marriage, including my personal story of hormonal imbalance, the …

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6 | What Foods Cause Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms?: 10 "Healthy" Foods To Avoid 25:48

1M ago25:48

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Hey friend, In today’s episode, I’m going to unpack one of the most misunderstood byproducts of hormone imbalance in perimenopause and menopause: food sensitivities. Understanding what foods may be exacerbating an underlying hormonal imbalance and causing issues like stomach pain, eczema, constipation, headaches, inflammation in your joints, brain …

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Spain’s Hidden Gem: Priorat! (One of the great wines of Spain, Grenache-based red wine) 38:16

1M ago38:16

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! When we say hidden gem, we are not kidding! When people think of Spanish red wines, they immediately think of Rioja, but don’t sleep on Priorat. Hailing from the Catalonia area of Spain, Priorat is a Grenache-based red wine blend that completely blew away our expectations! Rich, complex, and oh so…

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Episode 17 - Woodcocks, Crazy People, and Feral Cats 36:07

24d ago36:07

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We talk about going to see American Woodcocks in the spring, some interesting encounters we've had with people while birding, the controversy of feral cats, as well as some interesting new gadgets we've been testing.

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5 | How Can I Check My Hormone Levels Myself in Perimenopause or Menopause? 23:42

2M ago23:42

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Hey friend, In today’s episode I’m going to answer a question I get asked all the time: Should you bother getting your hormone levels checked and is there a way to check your hormone levels yourself? Understanding what’s going on with your hormones and what imbalance (or imbalances) you may have is the crucial first step in solving your hormonal pu…

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High QPR Pinot Noir #4! (How the American wine palate has been programmed by big wine, Pinot is a polarizing wine) 43:30

2M ago43:30

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! Pinot Noir can be a polarizing wine - some people love it, and some people just don’t get it. We think that happens for a few reasons. First, most wine drinkers have been trained to think that wines are supposed to taste like Cabernet Sauvignon - big, fruit forward, high in alcohol, and very tanni…

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Episode 16 - Birding in Washington, State Big Years, and Breaking Birding Records - With Liam Hutcheson 48:19

1M ago48:19

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We talk with young birder Liam Hutcheson who just broke the State Big Year record in Washington in 2023. Discussions include birding in Washington, his Big Year, the proposed Barred Owl cull, and more. You can check out Liam's Instagram @liamhutchesonwildlife.

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Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes? 18:03

2M ago18:03

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Why do people dance? Where did ballet come from? How do you make pointe shoes for ballet? How does practice make you better at things? But Why visited Dance Theatre of Harlem to get answers to these questions with company artists Derek Brockington and Lindsey Donnell. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript…

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4 | Why Is My Doctor Dismissing My Perimenopause Symptoms? 13:53

1M ago13:53

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Hey beautiful! Today, I’m going to spill the tea on a taboo topic: How much do our doctors really know about perimenopause–and share 6 reasons why your doctor may be dismissing your symptoms. This episode was inspired by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry’s recent confession that her doctor mistook her vaginal dryness–a common symptom of perimenopau…

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Wallet-Friendly Wine Reviews: Two Buck Chuck and More! (Reviewing wines under $5, cheap Cabernet Sauvignon, some pleasant and unpleasant surprises) 43:35

2M ago43:35

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! Believe it or not, 73% of the wine purchased in the United States is sold for less than $8. So, there are a LOT of people drinking those wines! But they don’t often get reviews, and so we thought we would take some time to taste and review some value wines to see just how different they are from s…

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Episode 15 - Stories From a Global Bird Guide from Wildside Nature Tours - With Alex Lamoreaux 43:52

2M ago43:52

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We talk with Alex Lamoreaux, one of the guides for Wildside Nature Tours, about his travels all over the world, his crazy stories, favorite experiences, and more! Learn more about Alex and his tours at: https://wildsidenaturetours.com/team-member/alex-lamoreaux/

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3 | What Are The Pros & Cons of Hormone Pellets? 15:11

2M ago15:11

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Hey girl! Today I’m answering a question from a listener and AYTM Insider, “What is your take on bioidentical hormone pellets? OMG! Where do I even begin?!? Disclaimer: While I’m admittedly a little biased when it comes to this controversial topic, I’m going to be as diplomatic as possible as I highlight the good, the bad, and the criminally insane…

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Bordeaux Bargains #1! (Haut-Médoc and Graves, Left Bank, why Bordeaux wines are so tricky to understand) 48:30

2M ago48:30

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! Bordeaux is home to some of the most famous - and most expensive - wines in the world. But can you find a great wine at a great price?!? You can!!! There is no reason to spend more than $20 a bottle to find highly rated and very enjoyable wines from this classic region. In this episode, we focus o…

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What is a solar eclipse? 29:11

2M ago29:11

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A solar eclipse is coming to North America on April 8, 2024. The moon will line up perfectly between the Earth and the sun, blocking out the sun’s light and casting a shadow that will pass over parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. People in the path of totality will experience a few minutes of darkness during the day as the moon perfectly…

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Episode 14 - Caribbean Birding, Bird Banding, and Todies - with Holly Garrod 58:03

2M ago58:03

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I talk with Holly Garrod, who is the coordinator of the Caribbean Bird Banding Network with Birds Caribbean about what it's like birding in the Caribbean, bird banding, and all things Todies! You can follow Holly on instagram @orn.ecology.

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2 | Why Does My Blood Test For Hormones Keep Coming Back “Normal”? 13:45

2M ago13:45

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Hey girl! In today’s episode, I will be diving into the US healthcare system, the ins and outs of conventional medicine, and why it's so darn difficult to get perimenopause support–especially from our doctors. I’m also going to break down the five reasons why your hormone blood panel keeps coming back “normal.” In this episode you will learn: - The…

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1 | How Do I Know If I’m In Perimenopause? 15:02

2M ago15:02

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Hey girl! In this first episode of the podcast, I will be answering a question I’m asked all of the time from clients: Perimenopause: What is it and how do I even know I am in it? I chose this question because I believe we can’t begin to heal and take back control of our hormones until we truly understand the shift that is happening in our midlife …

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WTF is Muscadet? (Melon de Bourgogne, the Sur Lie method, batonnage, the ultimate fish wine, the best French white wine under $20?) 41:50

2M ago41:50

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! If you’re like us, French wines can feel so confusing - and that’s exactly why we do these WTF episodes! This week, we dive into a great French white wine called Muscadet, which is not to be confused with Muscat or Moscato (which are, by the way, the same thing). Muscadet is a wine made in the Loi…

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Episode 13 - All About Warblers! Getting Excited for Spring Migration 43:47

3M ago43:47

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We talk about our favorite warblers, which ones are overrated and underrated, as well as what we're looking forward to this spring!

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TRAILER | What To Expect In Perimenopause…And Beyond. 5:15

2M ago5:15

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Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam. What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again! Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:＜) Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!? — Hello Friend. (Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:) Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me,…

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Italian Wine Adventure #11: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo! (An underrated and underappreciated Italian beauty, the ultimate cookout wine) 43:04

3M ago43:04

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Send us a Text, leave your email so we can respond! Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an easy wine to overlook. It is inexpensive, easy to find, and does not have the cachet that a Chianti or Barolo or Amarone has. But we are here to tell you that you should take a second look at this underappreciated and underrated Italian wine! In this episode, we taste…

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How do invasive species take over? 28:06

3M ago28:06

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Why are there Burmese pythons and chameleons in the Florida Everglades? We might not know how those animals arrived but they are causing damage to the natural ecosystem. An invasive species out competes native plants and animals in an ecosystem. So how does this happen? But Why travels to the Everglades to learn more about how and why species end u…