This podcast aims to teach you how to understand your body, take care of yourself and learn how to constantly stack conditions in your favor. Integrative Health practitioner, Nutritional Therapist, Biohacker, Certified Iridologist, Personal trainer and Pilates instructor. I specialize in orthomolecular nutrition, long term sustainable weight loss, female hormones, metabolic health, sleep quality, brain health and more. Commit to learning how your body really works and achieve sustainable res ...
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#337 4 at home tests you can do to assess your thyroid function.
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Its very common that I speak to someone who believes they have low thyroid function or "hypothyroidism", and they are not getting help from conventional medicine. You may get TSH tested, which is almost irrelevant, and then sent home after being told "everything looks normal". But I believe many of us know our own body better then any doctor - we h…
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#336 Berberine Revisited - blood sugars, fat loss, inflammation & more.
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With the rise of Ozempic over the last year, I have been getting questions about alternatives - one such question that keeps popping up is around Berberine. And not just for weight loss but also for its anti inflammatory properties. So it was time to "revisit" Berberine and take a look at how its works and what its benefits are. Check it out! Refer…
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#335 Serotonin connected to nausea and vomiting in kids.
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I was called to record this episode this past weekend based on a question in a moms group and my own experiences as a child. If you child vomits regularly, especially during the night and or even gets motion sickness, serotonin needs to be considered. Check out this short episode and let me know if you have any questions or feedback. You can contac…
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#334 A conversation on aging with Dr. Prudence Hall.
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In this episode I had a casual conversation with Dr Prudence Hall about aging, understanding yourself and your body as you age, and reclaiming your life. We also discuss THYROID and MENSTRUAL ISSUES. I think you will find some of our perspectives on the medical industry interesting too. We hope you enjoy this conversation, let us know in the commen…
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#333 Gaba Revisited - our calming supplement.
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Its been 3 years since my first podcast episode on GABA was released (still super informative EP 193) WOW! GABA is till something I get asked about regularly, still something I recommend a lot, and its still one of my all time favorite supplements! But it was time we revisited GABA, because more research has surfaced showing GABAs effects on focus,…
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#332 What is the "Parathyroid" and why should you care?
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With all the talk around Thyroid health, we often forget or overlook the "Parathyroid". This is a mistake because PTH can be directly influenced by stress and in turn can cause leaching of calcium from the bones and increase swelling or fluid retention in the body. The research also shows us that people with with an overactive parathyroid, also hav…
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SPECIAL; Thyroid Masterclass - thyroid basics and how low thyroid function effects the body.
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This masterclass was recorded live in my Facebook Biohacking group. We discussed the basics of the thyroid and how it influences the body. Also the downstream effect that low thyroid function has on all metabolic systems and organs. I hope you find this helpful and if you have any questions at all, please reach out!support@chemainesmodelhealth.comA…
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#331 Functional diagnostics, adrenal fatigue, and more with Reed Davis.
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Recently I had the chance to catch up with Reed Davis, the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN). We discusses the different aspects of functional diagnostic nutrition and testing, and how these differ from conventional health recommendations and testing ranges. Also how conventional medicine can often overlook a lot of the root causes …
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#330 Thyroid, metabolic hormones, liver stagnation and more with Keith Littlewood.
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I had the brilliant Keith Littlewood B.Sc., PgD, M.Sc. on the podcast to go deep on Thyroid function, hypothyroidism, hormones and their influence on metabolism, liver health and lots more. We made several references to Dr Ray Peat, Dr Broda Barnes, and Georgi Dinkov. This conversation was excellent and I learned so much. Prepare to put your thinki…
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Over the next while I will be doing a series of podcast episodes on at home testing. I hope to further empower you to take more responsibility for your health with these tools. We are starting with the DUTCH test which is a dry urine test that tests hormones and circadian rhythm imbalances. Find out more about the DUTCH test in this solo podcast ep…
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#328 Why we keep gaining weight or struggle to lose weight
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In this episode I give my opinion on why we, as a society, keep gaining weight and/or struggle to lose weight. I discuss multiple topics including thyroid, inflammation, gut health, sadness, stress, food affordability, and more. Check it out and let me know what you think!As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. I apprecia…
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327 Understanding Ketamine for mental health with Christina Thomas
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In this episode I had the chance to talk to Christina Thomas, president and co-founder of My Self Wellness, and co-founder of Warriors of Consciousness, on how Ketamine and other psychedelics can be efficacious and beneficial for addressing mental health issues, including clinical depression. In this conversation I also mention a study performed ba…
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#326 HRT, Estrogen perspectives, and Testosterone for women with Dr Malaika Woods.
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I had an interesting conversation with double board certified Dr Malaika Woods. The conversation started off with mental health and social media, and then transitioned into hormonal changes in women as we age. Different perspectives on estrogen and how it effects the body. How testosterone can be very beneficial in women and is also destroyed by st…
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#325 A calorie deficit is needed for fat loss but...
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In this episode we look at why their absolutely needs to be a calorie deficit for fat loss but...there is context that needs to be considered. Take a listen and let me know what you think or if any of this is relevant to you! :)As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven/t already. Thank you!…
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#324 Why I started taking a baby Aspirin each morning!
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As a woman who has struggled with her weight, thyroid and hormones for most of her life, I knew I was looking for another tool to optimize my metabolism and keep my inflammation low as I move through my years. A few months ago I came across some research from Dr Ray Peat on the beneficial effects of Aspirin, which was further supported by Georgi Di…
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#323 Serotonin, Estrogen, PUFAs, Aspirin, and more with Georgi Dinkov
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I am so blessed to be able to have the most amazing conversation with the brilliant Georgi Dinkov on the podcast. Georgie is so knowledgeable in everything bioenergetics, biochemistry, hormones, mental health and much much more! You will see how amazingly intelligent this guy is once you listen to our conversation. You will learn;- How high seroton…
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#322 Polyunsaturated fatty acids are poisoning your body!
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids are poising your body and its not a matter of maybe, its a definite. And the research is solid in this area. These fatty acids AKA "PUFAs" destroy all health markers, reduce thyroid function and metabolism, increase estrogen activity and inflammation, destroy mental health, and are one of the leading factors in cancer. B…
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#321 The Randle Cycle - another reason to avoid fat and carb combinations
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The Randle Cycle is a metabolic switch that shows us that the body can not burn two fuels at the same time. Specifically fats and carbs. This is another reason why we need to be cognizant of our food combinations and understand they may be effecting our health more then we realize. Check out this short solo episode to understand exactly how "The Ra…
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#320 A casual conversation with Avigail Lev PsyD
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My colleague Avigail Lev, PsyD, is back for another conversation. This time we had no agenda, we just went where ever the conversation took us. We discussed how social media effects mental health and society on a large scale. We discussed unhappiness, AI, chat GPT and more. This was a great conversation and we think you will find it really interest…
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#319 The importance of exercise and regular movement with Dr Jim Stoppani.
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I recently had a very fun and interesting conversation with @DrJimStoppani! We discussed how important daily exercise and movement is...not just for health but for LIFE! The human body was designed to move. And the research shows us that exercise and movement are great preventative therapies for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, hormone i…
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#318 My favorite amino acids - #3 Proline another super amino!
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Proline is the 3rd amino acid in my 3 favorite amino acids list - another super amino acid which I'm sure you will agree with once you listen to this episode (along with the previous 2). Proline is NEEDED for collagen production in the body, for healing skin, immunity, and lots more. Take a listen - learning takes your health journey tot he next le…
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#317 The Busy brain & finding happiness with Dr Romie Mustaq
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I had a conversation with the brilliant Dr Romie Mushtaq on the busy brain, anxiety, overwhelm and why many of us are unhappy this week. This was a great conversation and I really enjoyed it. I hope you do too! Let us know what your thinking in the comments. Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, a distinguished neurologist and creator of the br…
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#316 My favorite amino acids - #2 Glycine the magic bullet.
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Glycine, the one ring/amino acid to bind them all. Glycine is number 2 in this episode of my top 3 favorite amino acids series, but its actually my favorite. I have been taking glycine for months now, specifically for its anti aging, anti inflammatory, and anti cancer benefits. But this little amino acids touts a LOT more when it comes to health be…
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#315 My favorite amino acids - #1 Taurine as a therapeutic agent.
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Over the next few weeks we will be learning about my 3 favorite amino acids and why they are my 3 favorite. Starting with "Taurine". Taurine has many MANY awesome health benefits, many you probably haven't heard of. Taurine has important functions in the heart and brain. It helps support nerve growth, improves metabolism, reduces inflammation, supp…
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#314 Menopause and emotional eating with Dr Deb Butler.
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Check out this very interesting conversation that I had with Dr Deborah Butler recently on menopause and how the change in emotions at this time of life can influence our eating habits. We also took a deep look at why women are so unhappy now, how to find your joy and why women stop showing up for themselves. This conversation was very interesting …
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#313 Raising healthy kids & more with David Steinman.
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This week I had a wonderful conversation with the very interesting and very wise David Steinman. David is one of Americas premier environmental activists, with a deep passion to educate people on environmental toxins and how they affect us and our families. He is author of his newest book "Raising healthy kids", and also "The safe shoppers bible" a…
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In this solo episode I walk you through how alcohol consumption effects your hormone health. FYI its not a small impact and it can make symptoms of perimenopause a LOT worse. It can stop fat loss and reduce thyroid function. And alcohol doesn't just effect women's hormones, it effect men too! Take a listen to learn more and let me know what your th…
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In this solo podcast episode we are learning about the really awful damaging effects that greasy foods (including deep fried, fast food and processed foods) have on our health. These foods are hyper inflammatory, slow down metabolism, drive disease (including diabetes) and more. Listen and learn and let me know what your thinking!Refs;https://pubme…
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#310 Changes in skin & vaginal health as we age with Lana Kerr
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Recently I spoke with the very beautiful and interesting Lana Kerr about how our skin and lady parts change with aging. As women, we can experience hormonal changes in the ways of perimenopause from the age of 25 onwards. So it is very important that we understand our body. This way we can hopefully make or transition through the different stages o…
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This week I had a really interesting conversation with Dr Yug Varma, Cofounder and CEO of Phyla. Dr. Varma’s mission is to change the way we treat chronic bacterial diseases, specifically to acne and other skin issues, and is working tirelessly to achieve this goal with a microbiome-based technology platform. In this episode you will learn;- what c…
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Is cheese addictive??? Did you know cheese has opioid activity in the brain? Do you think you have an issue with cheese? ;)Let get straight into the topic in this short solo podcast episode. As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already.By Chemaine Linnie
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#307 Why You NEED Dark Chocolate In Your Days!
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Dark chocolate is literally one of my favorite "health" promoting foods and I insist my clients consume it daily, but why? A new client asked me recently, why do I push dark chocolate so much? The science supporting this amazing food is VAST! Including adrenal and hormone support, reduction in visceral fat, protection for cardiovascular health, and…
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#306 The Importance Of Minerals For Hormones
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MINERALS! Are you on top of your mineral intake? Did you know minerals directly influence hormones? Your thyroid hormone is made of iodine which is a mineral and your adrenal glands need lots of magnesium to be optimal. Find out more on how important minerals are for your hormone health and balance in this solo episode.As always, please like share …
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In this podcast episode we learn the importance of sleep for hormone balance, also which hormones are released during sleep and how these can effect your overall health, and even weight loss results. I hope you find this very informative! Feel free to let me know in the comments!As always, please like share and subscribe if your haven't already. :)…
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DHEA or Dehydroepiandrosterone is one of our sex hormones that doesn't get as much attention as the others. AKA "the parent hormone", DHEA is a precursor to our sex hormones, including progesterone, and it can also get pummeled by stress. Lets take a look and learn more in this podcast episode. Let me know what you think!As always, please like, sha…
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#303 Methylation, Inflammation, Vitamin D3 & more with Dr Sam Shay.
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EPIC is what this conversation is! I had this conversation with Dr Sam Shay earlier today and I wanted to share it asap because I know many of my followers, like me, like to nerd out on this stuff. Dr Sam did an incredible job delivering this information today and I think its understandable for most. I know you will love the conversation around inf…
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#302 Finding Balance For A Successful Year!
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As we get well into this New Year, I hope "balance" is on your mind. And not just in health but in your life. In this episode I elaborate on what I mean by balance and why it is so important, by breaking it down into several categories that I feel are most important. I hope you find this first episode of the new year SUPER helpful and interesting. …
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#301 Hormones & Health with Life Choice CEO Dr Eldon Dahl
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Check out the recent conversation I had with Life Choice CEO and founder Dr Eldon Dahl. And check out his fun Christmas jumper too #tistheseason . Life Choice is a supplement and holistic health company based out of Cochrane, Alberta. I have no doubt you will have heard of them and recognize this integrity driven business. I was exited to have Dr D…
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For those of use who have lost a lot of weight or plan to lose a lot of weight..."loose skin" can be something thats always hanging around at the back of your mind. Its been my experience that loose skin can be improved to an extent through nutrition, supplements, and good healing protocols. But alas some people do require surgery. Check out my opi…
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#299 Mastic Gum For Acid Reflux & Gut Healing
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Mastic gum is one of my ABSOLUTE favorite products to use for acid reflux and damage to the stomach lining - including inflammation of the gut tissue. This supplement can be particularly helpful around the holidays, especially if your eating and drinking more foods that aggravate your stomach. The mastic gum I recommend with my clients also has man…
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#298 Stem cells, Inflammation, Longevity & more with Dr Jeffrey Gross
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In this episode I had a really interesting conversation with Dr Jeffrey Gross about stem cells and more. I love the topic of stem cells and talk about them a lot, so I was excited to have this conversation. I hope you find this talk as interesting as I did, Dr Gross is treasure to the industry. Let us know what you think! In this episode you will l…
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#297 Why you NEED an apple a day! Apples revisited.
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In this episode we are revisiting apples and they are an amazing food for healing, health optimization, reducing inflammation, improving gut health, improving metabolism, improving blood sugars, reducing cholesterol and more. Seriously if you are not convinced buy the end of this episode that you NEED an apple a day... then all hope is lost. 😜As al…
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#296 Krill Versus Fish Oil...whats the verdict?
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I have been recommending krill oil forever and a day, but why? I always get asked "why?". And why I do not usually recommend fish oil? So here's why...I think you will find there is a vast difference between the two. I hope you find this helpful. Studies are below also. Let me know if you have any questions.Oh and yes, I do know I said DHA a few ti…
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#295 Fluoride in our water - including a Calgary water update with Dr Bob Dickson
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Today I had Dr Robert Dickson back on the podcast to give us an update on the Calgary fluoride water situation. Dr Bob first appeared on the podcast a few years back, and his return was actually (recently) requested by several of my followers. Lucky for us, Dr Bob kindly obliged. :)If you are in Calgary, Airdrie, Strathmore or surrounding areas, ac…
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#294 Schemas, self belief, narcissism & more with Dr Avigail Lev
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#schemas #cbt #selfbelief #personalitydisorders #narcissism Earlier this week I had a really fascinating conversation with psychotherapist Dr Avigail Lev. This conversation had me totally captivated. We discussed;- how cognitive behavioral therapy helps - schemas and how they effect your life- self and core beliefs- separating self empathy from exc…
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#293 Understand Circadian Rhythms and Understand your body!
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Do you know what the "circadian rhythm" is or how it works? This is one of those things, that if you have a clear understanding, you can use it to pay dividends with your health and body goals! I really hope I explained it clearly in this podcast episode and if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the comments or email me at; support@chema…
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#292 Know your (Markers Of) Metabolic Health.
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Do you know the markers of metabolic health? Clinically speaking, metabolic health is defined by optimal levels of five markers: waist circumference, blood sugar levels, triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood pressure - where medication is not present.1 in 3 adults have metabolic syndrome - some researchers would say the number is actually higher - …
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#291 Defeat Your Cravings with Dr Glenn Livingston.
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Dr Glenn Livingston is back with us for a third time to discuss his newest book "Defeat Your Cravings" and what he has discovered over the last year in the world of emotional eating and cravings, and how he feels about weight loss drugs. Always a fun conversation with Dr Glenn! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. And be sure to grab your copy of…
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#290 More hair naturally, and more, with Mahryah Shain
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In this podcast conversation I spoke with actor Mahryah Shain about his company "more hair naturally" and what took him down this path of natural hair regenerative ways. This was a super fun conversation with lots of laughs and relatable moments. Let us know what you think. :)In this episode you will learn;- why we lose hair- how lifestyle and nutr…
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#289 Progesterone, Adrenaline, ADHD, & more with Dr Michael E. PlattDr Platt
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Oh my gosh you guys, I was so excited to have the opportunity to talk to Dr Micheal E. Platt on my podcast, so much that I'm still on cloud 9! #starstruck I have been a huge fan of Dr Platts for year and use his progesterone cream with many of my clients and have recommended his book "Adrenaline dominance" to nearly everyone I know. I think you wil…
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