Best Cynthia Donovan Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 103 - Reclaim Your Period, Fertility, And Overall Well-Being With Cynthia Donovan, MS, RDN 31:53

14h ago31:53

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Cynthia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 10 years of extensive experience in the field. Her primary focus lies in serving women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, employing her expertise to assist them in regaining their period, restoring their fertility and truly becoming healthy. Passionate about this cause from personal & professional…

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Ep 234: How To Have Great Breast Health In Perimenopause w/ Functional Medicine Trained Women’s Health Expert Maraya Brown 48:13

3d ago48:13

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Do you pay attention to your breast health? 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in the USA alone and 80% of those women are over 45. This makes perimenopause a great time to start focusing on your breast health, if you haven’t been on top of it already. In this expert interview on the podcast you get to hear from Functional Medicine Tr…

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Will This Ever End? Finding Meaning in the Unknown & Challenges of Recovery with Natalie Rose 46:58

13h ago46:58

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Natalie Rose shares her journey of struggling with body image, dieting, and disordered eating, as well as her path to recovery and becoming a therapist specializing in disordered eating. She emphasizes that disordered eating and body image issues can impact quality of life, even if a person hasn't lost their period. Natalie discusses the normalizat…

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FCP E129. How my client got pregnant in 8 weeks after 2 years of TTC 27:33

5h ago27:33

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In this week's episode I'm sharing a Fertility Confidence Method success story: how we got our client prengnat in just 8 weeks after 2 years of secondary infertility (amazing!). We cover topics like: The importance of testing even if you've been pregnant before What our 3 phase fertility success system looks like and how to apply it to your life Th…

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Ep 233: 3 Reasons You Can’t Sleep In Perimenopause (and what to do NOW) 24:10

30m ago24:10

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How is your sleep these days sister? Are you waking up several times to pee? Are you waking up every night between 2-4 am and can’t get back to sleep? Then THIS episode is for you! The truth is that YES the shifting or your hormones in perimenopause may be making this happen more and more frequently for you, but there are a few other KEY reasons th…

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Ep 232: How To Get More Out Of Your Life By Cycle Synching In Perimenopause w/ Author, Speaker and Athlete Angie Marie 46:26

10d ago46:26

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What even IS cycle synching? Can it help? Or is it just another think that ads more stress to our already busy lives? If you have been asking yourself these questions, then this episode is for you! Join me for this expert interview with author, speaker and athlete Angie Marie. After surviving a life-threatening experience with birth control, Angie …

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Episode 102 - Nurturing A Healthy Bond With Food In Children With Nicole Cruz 44:35

4h ago44:35

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This episode, we are joined again by Nicole Cruz - Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Coach! She shares her diet-free approach to raising empowered eaters and how we can regain and strengthen our children’s relationship with food as well as our own. We will discuss dismantling fear-based language around food, navigating food/body relationshi…

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FCP E128. Is my lining too thin to get pregnant? 29:17

11h ago29:17

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In this episode we're talking uterine lining! How to know if it's a problem, testing to advocate for, and what steps to take if you do find that your lining is too thin for implantation and pregnancy. Save 20% with the code DRKELSEY at thisisneeded.comBy Dr. Kelsey Duncan ND

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Ep 231: The 5 Steps That Will Guarantee Fat Burning & Energy Gain In Perimenopause 23:03

13d ago23:03

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You want GUARANTEED results in your body no matter what your hormones are doing? THIS IS IT! These are the 5 steps that will get you there. That’s it, that’s all, so dive into this episode and stop feeling stuck in your perimenopause body! Tune In To Learn: Why you aren’t getting results from your efforts in perimenopause The 5 steps that will guar…

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Ep 230: How To Find Your Purpose And Your True Calling In Perimenopause w/ Kavita Ahuja 46:02

17d ago46:02

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Do you feel fulfilled in your life? Did you know that NOT living in alignment with your true purpose creates a great stress in our lives, and since stress equals unhappy hormones, that makes finding your purpose a key part of thriving in perimenopause and beyond. In this expert interview I talk with author, Certified Women’s Career and Life Transit…

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Episode 101 - Redefining The Word “Healthy” With Dylan Murphy 38:36

18d ago38:36

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In this episode we are joined by Registered Dietition Dylan Murphy. Dylan is passionate about helping people break outside the societal ideals for body size and diet, and in turn, helping people (re)connect with their bodies so they can live a flourishing life. Here, we challenge conventional beliefs about body size, health, and self-image. Tune in…

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Will I Ever Like My Body? 49:38

15d ago49:38

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In this conversation, Cynthia and Caitie discuss body image and the challenges that come with it, particularly during the summer season. They emphasize the importance of working towards healing for your overall well-being. They also explore the normalization of body image struggles and the need to redefine what is considered normal. The conversatio…

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FCP E127. [Replay] 3 non-pill fertility recommendations we discuss with our clients 22:53

14d ago22:53

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Enjoy this Fertility Confidence Podcast replay of some of our top non-pill recommendations we have discussed with clients over the last year. Everytime you hit up Google for a fertility recommendation you likely hear about another pill or potion you should be taking. Overtime, your pill box may start to grow.. and eventually you may not even know w…

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Ep 229: How to Stumble LESS In Perimenopause 32:25

8d ago32:25

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All change requires energy, and making the changes necessary to feel better in your body in perimenopause, to optimize your health and hormones will be challenging no matter what. On this journey it is normal and common to stumble, to make choices that don’t align with your health goals, but the less you stumble, the faster you get out of health de…

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Ep 228: Move From Sexual Frustration To A Thriving Sex Life w/ Somatic Sex Coach and Intimacy Educator Chloe Mascord 46:23

25d ago46:23

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Ok sister, let’s talk about sex in perimenopause. As you know, a lot is changing in our female body and brain during this time but you can still have a thriving, juicy sex life and today’s guest is here to teach us how. Chloe is an internationally certified Somatic Sex Coach and Intimacy Educator. She is the founder of Honey-ed. She is also the hos…

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FCP E126. 3 Fertility Red Flags 24:06

20d ago24:06

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In this week's episode, we chat about my three fertility red flags that you can consider when you're getting curious about your fertility journey. These are all questions I ask and consider with new clients, but you can also use as tools to know when to seek support on your fertility journey. Thank you to our podcast sponser, Needed. You can use th…

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Episode 100 - Radical Self Love: Your Roadmap To Confidence, Purpose, And Authenticity With Khanyisa Mnyaka 28:17

13d ago28:17

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This week, we speak with Coach Khanyisa Mnyaka, a certified Life Coach, Author, TEDx Speaker and Content Creator. Just like in her book, Khanyisa taps into her own life and with vulnerability and storytelling guides us into living more empowered and authentic lives. Together, we explore the challenges of navigating modern relationships amidst socie…

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Ep 227: What To Do When You Are Cranky (Too Often) In Perimenopause 18:30

15d ago18:30

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Have you ever found yourself feeling like everyone and everything around you is annoying…and. Then you realize that maybe the common denominator is YOU? I have been there, in fact today I AM there. Join me in this perimenopause friendly episode to discuss crankiness during this season of midlife and what you can do about it! Tune In To Learn: The h…

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Ep 226: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, When Your Period Is Missing In Perimenopause w/ Registered Dietitian Cynthia Donovan 42:03

1M ago42:03

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Hey there sister! Welcome to another expert interview on the pod! This is an important episode that I think all women should learn more about because it has to do with missing periods and something called Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or HA for short. When our period is missing in the perimenopause years, it could be nothing, but it could be something, a…

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When Getting Your Period Back is Getting Your Life Back with Erietta 36:43

1M ago36:43

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Erietta is from Greece and lost her period due to a combination of stress, excessive exercise, and weight loss even though she never was pursuing trying to change her body or become 'more fit'. She initially ignored the signs that her body was giving her that something was up with her period and continued her lifestyle. Prior to working with Cynthi…

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Episode 99 - How To Navigate Your Feelings Without Confusion Or Overwhelm 46:32

20d ago46:32

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This week we speak about emotional intelligence and personal growth with emotions coach and founder of Kaleidoscope (an emotional wellness company), Eliah Prichard. Join us as we delve into the profound impact of childhood conditioning on emotional processing, the stigma surrounding emotions, and practical strategies for embracing and understanding…

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FCP E125. Genetic Expression, Biological Age, and Your Microbiome with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen 34:51

1M ago34:51

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This weeks episode is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute and Superbaby Nutraceuticals. We covered topics like: Does age really matter when it comes to fertility? The important conversation of our uterine microbiome Dr. Cleopatra uses her world-renowned…

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Ep 225: 3 Nutrition Rules To Get You Back Into Fat Burning In Perimenopause 29:25

22d ago29:25

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Whether you are in complete hormonal chaos, just starting to feel frustrated in your body OR you feel good but want to make sure you are going to crush these perimenopause years and sail into menopause, this episode is for you! Tune In to Learn: Why it is so hard for you to make nutrition easy The MOST important THREE steps to start with SCHEDULE A…

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Ep 224: From Chronic Dieting To Supporting Cortisol and Muscle w/ Fitness Model, & Nutrition and Body Transformation Coach, Sara Frenza 43:56

1M ago43:56

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Hey there sister, I am super pumped to bring this interview to you! Meet Sara Frenza, a published fitness model and writer, nutrition and body transformation coach, and the owner of Sara Frenza Fitness and Nutrition. After overcoming her own struggles with chronic dieting and post-pregnancy weight gain, Sara discovered a sustainable approach to los…

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FCP E124. Influencing your genetic expression to boost fertility with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen 47:50

1M ago47:50

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In this weeks episode I got to sit with down Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute and Superbaby Nutraceuticals, to talk about the power of epigenetics and how we have the power to influence our genetic expression to boost fertility. We covered topics like: How genetics and epigenetics…

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Episode 98 - Feel Lighter When You Stand In Your Own Truth With Kristina Kuzmic 27:02

1M ago27:02

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Join us on a journey of authenticity and mental health awareness with Kristina Kuzmic. In candid conversations, we explore breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, releasing the pressure of societal expectations, and embracing vulnerability in parenting and personal growth. From challenging the 'fix it' mentality to encouraging self-trust and…

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Ep 223: The 2 Things That Will ALWAYS Get In The Way Of Fat Loss in Perimenopause 27:45

1M ago27:45

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If you are doing all of the things and still not feeling amazing, you don’t want to miss this episode where I cover the 2 things that WILL ALWAYS get in your way if you don’t take care of them! Tune Into This Episode To Learn: The 2 hurdles you need to be aware of that could trip you up when it comes to weight loss and feeling fabulous in perimenop…

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Ep 222: {EXCLUSIVE MINI SERIES PART 4 - BOUNDARIES} Finding Your Midlife Spark w/ Clinical Counselor and Positive Psychologist Michelle Fraley 38:01

2M ago38:01

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Are you missing your spark these days? Back by popular demand (Michelle Fraley, MA, WPCC is a clinical counselor, certified holistic life coach, yoga/ meditation teacher and speaker had the MOST listened to podcast interview on The Period Whisperer —> episode 184 is you missed it) I had to have Michelle back to cover such a keep topic: Finding your…

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Perimenopause or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? 40:44

2M ago40:44

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In this conversation, Bria Gadd and Cynthia discuss the topic of periods and the challenges faced by women in their mid to late thirties and beyond. They explore the impact of factors such as exercise, nutrition, stress, and sleep on menstrual health. Bria shares her personal experience of losing her period and the journey to understanding the role…

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Episode 97 - Living By Design And Not By Default With Kate House 36:46

2M ago36:46

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This week we are joined by Behavior Change Specialist and Holistic Health Coach, Kate House. We dive into a vulnerable conversation and discover how to navigate change, find deep meaning in your goals, and replace external pressures with true desires. Kate helps us define what living by design and not by default means and setting goals with soul! T…

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Ep 221: {EXCLUSIVE MINI SERIES PART 3 - CONFIDENCE} Finding Your Midlife Spark w/ Clinical Counselor and Positive Psychologist Michelle Fraley 40:00

2M ago40:00

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Are you missing your spark these days? Back by popular demand (Michelle Fraley, MA, WPCC is a clinical counselor, certified holistic life coach, yoga/ meditation teacher and speaker had the MOST listened to podcast interview on The Period Whisperer —> episode 184 is you missed it) I had to have Michelle back to cover such a keep topic: Finding your…

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Ep 220: {EXCLUSIVE MINI SERIES PART 2 - STRESS MANAGEMENT} Finding Your Midlife Spark w/ Clinical Counselor and Positive Psychologist Michelle Fraley 24:56

2M ago24:56

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Are you missing your spark these days? Back by popular demand (Michelle Fraley, MA, WPCC is a clinical counselor, certified holistic life coach, yoga/ meditation teacher and speaker had the MOST listened to podcast interview on The Period Whisperer —> episode 184 is you missed it) I had to have Michelle back to cover such a keep topic: Finding your…

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Episode 96 - Changing The Narrative Of What Healthy Looks Like With Coach Ali Sempek 33:49

2M ago33:49

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This week, we are joined by Ali Sempek. Coach Ali is an Internationally Certified Wellness Coach and Founder/CEO of her own women’s empowerment company, Ask Coach Ali. Join us as we dive deep into the complex world of body image, self-worth, and the pervasive influence of diet culture. Ali helps us change the narrative of what healthy looks like as…

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FCP E123. TTC with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Cynthia Donovan 43:54

1M ago43:54

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In this week’s episode I got to sit down with Cynthia Donovan, a registered nutritional dietician that focuses in supporting women to help regain their missing periods. We chatted all things Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), how important proper nutrition and movement can be to regaining hormonal balance, and the journey to living a more free lifestyle…

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Ep 219: {EXCLUSIVE MINI SERIES PART 1 - LIFE PURPOSE & CORE VALUES} Finding Your Midlife Spark w/ Clinical Counselor and Positive Psychologist Michelle Fraley 30:51

2M ago30:51

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Are you missing your spark these days? Back by popular demand (Michelle Fraley, MA, WPCC is a clinical counselor, certified holistic life coach, yoga/ meditation teacher and speaker had the MOST listened to podcast interview on The Period Whisperer —> episode 184 is you missed it) I had to have Michelle back to cover such a keep topic: Finding your…

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The 5 Biggest Myths in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea 33:10

2M ago33:10

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In this solo podcast episode, Cynthia discusses the five biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) or missing periods. She starts by addressing the mainstream medical approach to HA, which often involves prescribing birth control pills. Cynthia emphasizes that her approach as a registered dietitian is different and a…

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Ep 218: How To Burn Fat, Build Muscle And Have Your Best Body In Perimenopause w/ VSHRED Co-Founder Vince Sant 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

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Well this is a different episode sisters because it is the FIRST time in over 200 episodes that I am interviewing a man on the Period Whisperer Podcast. So many of you out there like me love fitness and recognize the value of it for our hormones and body as we age. However things change for our bodies around fitness in perimenopause and so many of …

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Episode 95 - A Deeper Discussion Around Nutrition With Jenn Trepeck 34:10

2M ago34:10

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We are joined this week by Jenn Trepeck as we dive deep into the myths and misconceptions surrounding health metrics and nutritional guidelines. We begin by debunking the Body Mass Index (BMI), highlight the historical context of nutrition guidelines, and reveal how the traditional food pyramid and dietary labels are rooted more in economic interes…

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FCP E122. Adding movement into your TTC treatment plan with Marlie Cohen 28:42

2M ago28:42

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In this week's episode I got to sit down with Marlie Cohen, a mom of 2, a certified pre/postnatal trainer and certified health coach. I wanted to get her expert take on how to add movement into your treatment plan to help improve your chances of conceiving. We covered topics like: Why movement is important for women How to find the motivation to ge…

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Ep 217: The 2 Key Things That Hold 90% Of Women Back From The Health & Body They Want In Perimenopause 23:37

2M ago23:37

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I used to wish that someone would just GIVE me the answers to my health goals…to better muscle building, better fat burning, fewer cravings, better sleep, effortless nutrition and so on. I would see women on the street, at the gym, on social media, on tv who seems to have the health and body that I wanted and I knew that they HAD to know something …

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Ep 216: Action Tips & Mindset Tips To Rev Up Your Metabolism In Midlife w/ Women’s Weight Release Expert & Body Love Coach Sarah Haas 47:08

2M ago47:08

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Women’s Weight Release Expert & Body Love Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, yoga instructor, podcast host, speaker, single mom, and cancer survivor Sarah Haas joins me on the pod to share some inspiration and ACTIONABLE tips to help women in midlife rev up their metabolism no matter how busy they are. A single m…

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Episode 94 - Movement vs. Exercise: Rethinking How and Why We Need to Move With Katy Bowman 46:13

2M ago46:13

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This week we have biomechanist and bestselling author of the new book My Perfect Movement Plan Katy Bowman joining us to talk about changing the way we move and think about our need for movement. Together, we explore the difference between movement versus exercise and how aligning your fitness routine with your unique objectives is essential. Learn…

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FCP E121. Financial Planning for your TTC Journey with Emily Luk 32:35

2M ago32:35

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In this week's episode I got to sit down with Emily Luk, cofounder and CEO of Plenty, to chat about the financial aspect of fertility treatments. We covered topics like Understanding the financial costs of fertility treatments (before your even ready) Tips on the right questions to ask your employer when it comes to possible coverage and what to lo…

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Ep 215: Summer Fun, 5 Steps To Maintain Balance & Still Feel Great in Perimenopause 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Beer on the dock, wine with friends, cocktails on a patio, butter tarts and burgers, ice cream and s'mores by the fire are all apart of what makes summer well, summer for me! But all of these things can wreak havoc on our hormones when we are already going through the transition of perimenopause. After 6 summers of happy hormones, no weight gain, a…

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Overcoming Fear in Period Recovery & Finally Pregnant Again w/Bailee 1:03:48

2M ago1:03:48

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Bailee a teacher & nature enthusiast from Utah, shares her journey of losing her period and struggling with infertility. She discusses the societal pressures and body comparisons that contributed to her disordered eating and exercise habits. Bailee recounts her experiences with various doctors who were unable to provide a clear diagnosis or effecti…

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Ep 214: Burning Fat 24/7 In Perimenopause w/ Master Personal Trainer Kate Galli 37:01

2M ago37:01

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If you want to learn more about fitness, fat burning or plant based living, this episode is for you. Tune in for this interview with the amazing master trainer, life coach and NLP Practitioner Kate Galli as we talk all about how to eat better, have the best body and feel great in perimenopause and beyond. We Discussed: How heavy should you be lifti…

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Episode 93 - Breaking the Cycle: Motherhood Mental Load & Burnout With Samantha Kelly 35:27

2M ago35:27

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In this Feeling Lighter episode, we are joined by Sam Kelly, a therapist turned feminist coach for mothers. She empowers families to share the mental load together as a whole family team and break the cycle of motherhood burnout. This conversation provides ways to reshape family dynamics, redistribute domestic responsibilities equally, and raise ki…

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FCP E120. Transitioning Off Hormonal Birth Control Part Two with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack 26:28

2M ago26:28

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It's part 2 of the Transitioning off Hormonal Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack! Catch up on the conversation between Dr. Kelsey and Lisa in E119. Dr. Kelsey and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of the Fifth Vital Sign and co-author or Real Food For Fertility, finish their conversation about transitioning off of hormonal birth control with fert…

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Ep 213: Why Your Doctor Says You Are Fine When You Aren’t Fine (And How To Get Even Better Than Fine) In Perimenopause 31:25

3M ago31:25

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If you are a high achieving woman, you know that you have big dreams and big goals and feeling less than awesome in your body is absolutely holding you back from that. It can be super mind (you know what) to know you aren’t feeling well, go to the doctor and have them say that everything is fine…OR be given something to help that doesn’t really sol…

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Ep 212: How Much Grit Is Too Much Grit To Get Results In Perimenopause w/ Andrea Herbert 40:58

3M ago40:58

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Have you heard the saying “your dreams don’t work unless you do?” Or “hustle harder”? These are motivational sayings that we have heard as women for our entire lives. But what if you are barely keeping life afloat, exhausted, hardly sleeping, not feeling like yourself…how do you work harder. Digging deep can be so important to achieving the life th…

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