Today we are dipping back into The Bitch Fix vault for a throwback to a classic episode. This was too good not to be highlighted another time. If you missed it the first go around, do yourself a favour and check it out now. Intuitive eating sounds really great . . . but if we look under the hood, there are some legit challenges and hurdles to actually putting this ideal into practice. On this episode, I break it all down for you: the 5 major problems with intuitive eating, and what you can do to overcome them.

Today we are dipping back into The Bitch Fix vault for a throwback to a classic episode. This was too good not to be highlighted another time. If you missed it the first go around, do yourself a favour and check it out now. Do you think of your period as a curse? I did for years before I learned that my hormones were out of whack . . . and how to fix them. Now I'm able to live in harmony with my hormones instead of fighting a monthly battle! What would that be like for you? ____ Ready to hop off the hormonal rollercoaster for good?

Did you know that the most prescribed medication is a hormone? It is; it’s synthetic thyroid hormone, Synthroid. And the majority of people who need it are women. And the majority of women who need it? They have an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s. Many of them don’t even KNOW this though, because of a lack of sufficient testing! Enter today’s expert speaker, Dr. Anshul Gupta, author of Reversing Hashimoto’s. Dr. Gupta shares with us why this common disease is often undiagnosed, and what you can do to actually reverse it. A must listen if you have or suspect thyroid issues! ____ Mentioned on the episode: Reversing Hashimoto’s book https://amzn.to/3n42Etm

As women, our hormonal picture can literally look different every single day--which will impact our mood, energy, and even cognitive function. For women with ADHD, this may be amplified by the brain changes that come with varying levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine. On this podcast episode, pulled from the recent HerBrain Summit, I had a fun time interviewing MYSELF about this topic! Listen in to get the real scoop on what’s going on when hormones and ADHD intersect in women.

You might have heard of Catharine Arnston because she appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank. And even though she didn’t walk away with winning the show, she certainly has a winning PRODUCT. Everyone from elite athletes to everyday moms swears by the energy enhancing effects of her flagship products, ENERGYbits and RECOVERYbits. Catharine and I talk about the history of algae all the way back from when it was used as warrior food in the ancient Americas to when the Rockafellers invested in researching it after WWII.This is a non-stop interview backed with both Catherine’s energy and thousands of papers investigating the benefits of spirulina and chlorella. On a personal note, I have been taking the RECOVERY bits at night, and my Whoop has consistently been showing me getting into more restorative sleep, so for my n=1 experiment, I have a winner!

Bone-level fatigue, what is sometimes known as adrenal fatigue, can also look like feeling downright bitchy, or having trouble sleeping even when you’re tired, or feeling “tired but wired.” That’s where my guest today comes in.Today’s guest is Dr. Izabella Wentz. Izabella Wentz is known as “the thyroid pharmacist” and she has written multiple NY Times bestselling books all about thyroid health. Her new book, The Adrenal Protocol, is all about going from just surviving to actually thriving. We talked about her personal journey, whether you have to give up coffee or take a thousand supplements, what sort of testing to consider, and why conventional endocrinologists unfortunately DON’T take adrenal issues seriously.

What’s the deal with supplements anyway? The question isn’t as black and white as one might think. First off, what are we even talking about? Vitamins and minerals? Botanicals? Glandulars? Functional supports? On this episode, we’re breaking down the context in which supplements support both nutrient needs and physiological function, and what you should consider within this context and your own body.

When you just can’t stop eating sugar, it can feel like a drug. Whether you feel like you HAVE to have sugar every day, or once you start you can’t stop, there’s just something about it that can seem out of your control.On the podcast today, 3 underlying reasons you might feel “addicted” to sugar, and 3 strategies (plus a bonus hack you’ve never heard!) for freeing yourself from sugar’s grasp.

Today we are dipping back into The Bitch Fix vault for a throwback to a classic episode. This was too good not to be highlighted another time. If you missed it the first go around, do yourself a favour and check it out now. Have you ever felt like your healthcare provider was blowing you off, or dismissing your symptoms as "all in your head"? Well, I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that situation is not too uncommon. In fact, women's pain tends to be systematically dismissed or minimized, to the extent that when women complain of pain, they may be given a psych med instead of a pain med. It's time for this to stop.

Chronic pain impacts up to 40 percent of Americans. This can be anything from endometriosis to back pain to ongoing pain following an injury, and sadly the problem only seems to be getting worse. So how do we interrupt this pattern? On today’s podcast, Dr. Christine Smith takes on pain from a holistic perspective, addressing why we can’t seem to shake pain, and how to get hold of its seemingly unrelenting grip. Mentioned on the episode:The Strange Pain Docuseries, https://strangepain.com/?idev_id=32231Dr. Christine Smith’s website, https://www.depthwellness.com/resources Dr. Christine Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinesmith

Today we are dipping back into The Bitch Fix vault for a throwback to a classic episode. This was too good not to be highlighted another time. If you missed it the first go around, do yourself a favour and check it out now. Menstrual migraines are a real . . . bitch. But what's causing them? Is it just another case of our female hormones doin' us wrong? Maybe, but maybe not. There could be other root causes for these types of headaches, and today we're diving into what those might be.

Is there something you want? Maybe it’s a change in your health. Maybe it’s an upgraded relationship. Maybe it’s just a new purse If you’re anything like me, the list of things you want is pretty damn long. On today’s episode, how you can start making those things a reality. _____ Mentioned on the episode: How to Build a Second Brain, by Tiago Forte

Trying to make change, and feel like despite your best efforts, you always end up back at square 1? Despite what you might secretly believe about yourself, it’s probably NOT because you’re hopeless and have no willpower. On today’s podcast, why change is challenging for everyone, and 3 of my top hacks for successfully implementing something new, even if you don’t have willpower.

Are you tired when you wake up in the morning? Have you been told you snore? Do you grind your teeth? Do you ever find yourself breathing with your mouth open? These symptoms could be reflections of a hidden disorder that’s hiding in plain sight and causing problems with everything from your hormones to your ability to focus: myofunctional disorders, or how the mouth and jaw function. Myofunctional disorderes impact not just airways, but a ton of other functions in your body!Today’s guest is Sara Mercier, and she’s a Certified Myofunctional Airway Specialist here to school us on all things mouth, jaw, and breathing. Find her on her wildly popular TikTok channel, https://www.tiktok.com/@healthymouth_healthylife Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthymouth_healthylife/ Website http://revealmyotherapy.com/

In North America, close to 30 percent of births end in a C-Section. And after this major abdominal surgery, women are left to recover with a newborn and virtually NO resources for how to handle the after-effects of surgery. Enter Janette Yee, a perinatal athletic therapist best known for her groundbreaking online Cesarean birth recovery program and the Proactive Moms Method. According to Janette, it’s NEVER too late to recover from your C-section, with just a few minutes a day and the right strategy. Join our empowering conversation this week and connect with Janette on her wildly popular TikTok channel, https://www.tiktok.com/@askjanette, Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/askjanette/ or on her website, https://www.janetteyee.com/

Our modern world is sadly and undeniably toxic. Babies are born with toxic chemicals already in their cord blood. Just breathing air, drinking water, and (shockingly) eating vegetables exposes us to hundreds if not thousands of toxic elements every single day. And as this week’s podcast guest, Dr. Peter Kozlowski (or “Dr. Koz”) explains, our individual buckets for handling these toxic exposures vary wildly . . . which means there’s really no “safe” level of any of this. But fear not: Dr. Koz also has sensible, straightforward methods for handling this burden. You don’t want to miss this conversation. ____________ Find Dr. Koz’s new book, Get The Func Out: A Functional Medicine Guide To Balance Your Hormones and Detox on Amazon or your local bookseller Connect with Dr. Koz at doc-koz.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_koz/

Lyme disease is poorly understood, and the symptoms are so nebulous that people have often seen many practitioners before the underlying cause of Lyme is recognized. On today’s podcast, renowned Lyme expert and creator of the LymeBright Collective, Dr. Marie Matheson. Dr. Marie shares her wisdom on treating Lyme disease and why some people develop Lyme after exposure and some people don’t. _________ Learn more at https://biohealottawa.com/ Get 50% off Dr. Marie’s Detox Program using code VIP50 at https://learn.healthandwellness.io/bio-heal-detox-rg-1

One of the most common experiences of women wanting to change something in their health is the uncomfortable feeling of either not “fitting in” with her old group, whether friends or family, disliking making change because of the questions it brings, or just not wanting to draw attention to being different. This can be highlighted during the holidays, but it can also come up any time of year. On this episode, a tool for when you feel “pinned” or frozen by someone’s questions, whether they mean it that way or not. This tool comes from unrivaled expert Kasia Urbaniak, who you can learn more about from her book, Unbound: A Woman’s Guide to Power https://www.amazon.com/Unbound-Womans-Guide-Kasia-Urbaniak/dp/0593084519 and her website, https://www.kasiaurbaniak.com/the-academy

A lot of people I talk to don’t think they eat that much sugar. Little do most folks know, sugar is hiding is just about EVERYTHING . . . and it’s silently causing a host of issues that affect everything from hormones to brain function. This is the expertise of Dr. Jody Stanislaw, who, as a Type 1 diabetic, has had to mentally do the work of her pancreas since she was just 7 years old, constantly monitoring how food affects her body and what to do about it. Dr. Jody’s TedX talk, Sugar is Not a Treat, has had over 4 MILLION views. She’s a wealth of knowledge that you won’t want to miss! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Find Dr. Jody at https://www.drjodynd.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/type1.dr.jody.nd/ Watch her TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tic7X3ET4gE Her cookbook of delicious recipes can be accessed at https://www.drjodynd.com/product/dr-jodys-favorite-easy-delicious-recipes-low-carb-ecookbook/ and you can apply for a kitchen makeover here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgrGlGLK8bZXi32TTAUA8-t4i-GTNZARfgjxBJxifrGu7H2g/viewform

Do you want to be happier? A lot of us would likely say YES, especially given recent statistics of declining happiness. But what does it take to actually GET happier? Is it inborn or a learned skill? How do people in the happiest countries in the world do it? These are just a few of the questions I asked Dr. Ellen Wong of the The Joy Avenue. The good news is, Dr. Ellen has some answers! ________ Download Dr. Ellen’s guide, 9 Essential Questions to as for a happier life: https://drellenwong.com/happinessquestions and follow her on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thejoyavenue/ or find her at thejoyavenue.com