Best Nbhwc Podcasts (2025)

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71: How to Support Your Clients with Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Christina Bjorndal 52:00

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[TRIGGER WARNING: Sensitive topics, including suicide] “Our thoughts drive our nervous system, and when you’re in a sympathetic state, it’s very difficult to achieve true healing.” - Dr. Christina Bjorndal Diet and lifestyle are crucial elements of our overall health and well-being, but we have to consider that they’re part of a larger puzzle. Whil…

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70: Hello Hot Flash! with Stephanie Shaw 43:13

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For many women, perimenopause comes with confusing symptoms that can’t seem to be explained and changes to your body that can feel like you’re losing control. Right now, only 4-6% of women in the US are receiving adequate medical menopause care, leaving the vast majority unsupported and confused about what’s happening with their bodies. This is whe…

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Making Magic and Meaning in a Queer-Centered Space with Brenna Wernersbach, Owner of MoonStone MPLS 30:21

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Balm in the Burnout, Episode 6: Making Magic and Meaning in a Queer-Centered Space with Brenna Wernersbach, Owner of MoonStone MPLS In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley speaks with Brenna Wernersbach, founder of MoonStone MPLS, a queer-owned metaphysical shop in South Minneapolis. Brenna shares how they transitioned from a back…

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69: Your Health Coach Will See You Now! with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D. 40:10

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“A health coach is somebody who truly hears you and can help you navigate through this increasingly complex medical system.” - Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Health coaches can’t replace medical doctors. When it comes to acute care, you need a doctor, not a coach. But what happens when you get discharged? For many patients, a health crisis comes with the ne…

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From Values to Action: Rethinking Organizational Wellbeing with Carl Atiya Swanson 30:02

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From Values to Action: Rethinking Organizational Wellbeing with Carl Atiya Swanson In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley sits down with creative strategist and systems thinker Carl Atiya Swanson to explore how burnout shows up across sectors—and how values-aligned leadership can transform it. Carl shares his personal story of re…

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68: What Market Trends In Women's Health Do You Need To Know? with Rachel Braun Scherl 50:19

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“People make choices and they pay for what they value.” - Rachel Braun Scherl As practitioners, it often feels like we’re being pulled in many different directions. You're seeing clients, managing operations, creating content, and still wondering how to reach more people and make your practice sustainable without burning out. At the same time, the …

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Ritual in a Bottle: On Herbal Skincare and Slowing Down with Romina Takimoto of Romi Apothecary 43:46

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Ritual in a Bottle: On Herbal Skincare and Slowing Down with Romina Takimoto of Romi Apothecary In this episode of 'Balm in the Burnout,' host Megan Hadley talks to Romina Takimoto, an occupational therapist turned herbal skincare creator. Romina shares her journey from hospital-based work to crafting herbal skincare products, exploring wellness th…

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Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby 34:26

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Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby Episode 3 - Balm in the Burnout Podcast In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan welcomes Taylor Brorby, a writer and environmental activist, to discuss personal growth, the writing process, and the importance of storytelling. Taylor delves into his journey as a writ…

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Rewriting Narratives: Jason Sole on Abolition and Community 37:04

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Rewriting Narratives: Jason Sole on Abolition and Community Balm in the Burnout podcast - Episode 2 In this episode, Jason Sole, an abolitionist, community leader, and professor at Hamline University, shares his journey from being a formerly incarcerated individual to becoming a criminal justice educator and activist. He discusses the importance of…

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67: What are Bioidentical Hormones? with Kate Wells 41:18

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“Many women don't have the information they need to understand what's going on with their hormones.” - Kate Wells While the conversation around menopause and hormone therapy has progressed significantly in recent years, many women remain unaware of their options and lack access to practitioners who can guide them through these transitions. When you…

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Episode 1 - Alchemizing Balm in the Burnout 7:01

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Introducing Balm and the Burnout: A Journey Through Resilience Welcome to Balm and the Burnout, hosted by Megan Hadley, MA, NBC-HWC, a podcast dedicated to addressing personal and systemic burnout affecting various sectors, including politics, education, healthcare, and more. In season 1, Megan is specifically focusing on Minneapolis, Minnesota-con…

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66: Functional Medicine | Precision Health | Culinary Nutrition with Shefaly Ravula, PA-C 29:04

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“Until we address our entire environment and culture, I think we're going to keep seeing complex chronic illnesses on the rise.” - Shefaly Ravula Overall health begins in the gut, and many of our clients dealing with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain also struggle with gut health challenges that can significantly impact their quality of life. O…

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65: Unraveling CIRS: Mold, Inflammation, and the Path to Recovery with Jenny Johnson 51:24

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“About 24% of the population has susceptible genetics for chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS).” - Jenny Johnson Health and illness are not binary. A healthy person can become sick in no time, and vice versa. Ultimately, health is a continuum on which, no matter how you’re feeling, there are small steps you can take to improve. The foundat…

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64: Lean Genes: How Understanding Genetics is Key to Metabolic Health and Healthy Weight with Dr. Phyllis Pobee 32:44

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“Weight loss resistance is never isolated. You never just have weight loss resistance and everything else is great.” - Dr. Phyllis Pobee For those of us dealing with the combination of hormonal changes postpartum or in perimenopause periods alongside chronic illnesses such as endometriosis or MCAS, our bodies, and especially our mitochondrial healt…

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63: Using The Art and Science of Homeopathy with Your Complex Clients with Dr. Ginger Nash, ND 47:58

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“Homeopathy can be a phenomenally powerful tool to use, especially for people who are sensitive.” - Dr. Ginger Nash, ND Homeopathy is a tool well-suited to the complexities of modern life. It works at the intersection of the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems, each of which is unbelievably complicated by itself. Every practitioner knows that th…

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62: How to Support Your Clients to Prepare For and Recovery From Surgery with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt 37:01

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“Even five days of preparation before surgery can make a difference.” - Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt Having surgery is a massive stress on the body, and post-operative healing is such a catabolic experience that it needs much more than your typical day-to-day nutritional requirements. Even people in great health can benefit from targeted supplementation …

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61: Getting Nerdy about Hormones - Topical, Transdermal, Oral, Oh My! with Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO 51:07

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“It takes more than hormones to fix our hormones.” - Dr. Anna Cabeca When it comes to vaginal health, pelvic floor health, and incontinence issues, hormones play a critial role. From the type of hormones to oral formulations, injections, and topicals, there are a lot of options for hormone therapy, from the delivery vehicle to the forms of hormones…

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60: Sex Without Pain with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, DPT 34:08

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“Pelvic health physical therapy is the best-kept secret in medicine.” - Dr. Heather Jeffcoat While we’ve been seeing Super Bowl ads for erectile dysfunction for years, women’s sexual dysfunction is very stigmatized. The idea of women having the freedom to discuss sexual health and get their questions answered is a new concept that’s only started in…

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59: Meet The Vagina Whisperer and What Your Clients Need to Know About Their Pelvic Floors 48:03

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Women are juggling a lot at every age and stage, from engaging with exciting opportunities and caring for aging parents to raising kids and showing up for all the extras like bake sales and school events. With everything on our plates, it’s easy to miss the signs of stress and burnout. We keep pushing through until our bodies start to whisper (or s…

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58: How to Prevent and Heal Chronic Fatigue and Post Viral Illness with Dr. Jennifer Tufenkian, ND 34:13

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Chronic complex illnesses can be particularly difficult to treat with genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors converging to create a perfect storm, particularly during life stages such as perimenopause or postpartum. There are no simple, accessible tests to differentiate between viral activation, mold issues, gut issues, or any of a number of …

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57: Running While Postpartum (and Perimenopausal!) with Dr. Carrie Pagliano 1:02:35

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“I had two choices. Either give up what I love to do or look for a new path and figure it out.” - Dr. Carrie Pagliano From the newborn months to the teen years, modern motherhood is crazy busy for most of us. Juggling children’s needs, managing our careers, and carrying the mental load often means living in a state where we need not only physical r…

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56: Why Your Client's Metabolic Health is the Key to Her Longevity in Menopause and Beyond with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo 52:36

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“Everything you do in your day-to-day life matters for your metabolic health.” – Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo Metabolic health is one of the critical factors behind every disease known to mankind. It’s the most common cause of cardiovascular disease and digestive imbalances, and it becomes more and more vital for women as we age. When it comes to support…

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55: Top Preventive Tests Every Woman Should Have to Prevent Stroke and Heart Attack with Integrative Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Ellie Campbell, DO 54:00

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“Blood pressure is an important marker – the first red light on the dashboard that something is amiss.” – Dr. Ellie Campbell Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women. As practitioners, it’s crucial that we’re thinking about preventative care strategies and measuring blood pressure as a public health service to all of our patie…

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54: An Innovative Approach to Healing Chronic Pain and Trauma with Active Fascia Release with Julia Blackwell 38:59

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“We have to move our bodies to tell the brain that it's safe to access certain ranges of motion and interrupt whatever patterns we might be in.” - Julia Blackwell There’s always an emotional component to chronic injuries and illnesses. And part of what causes your body to hold on to these emotions is the feeling of not being safe or being fragile. …

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53: Healing Migraines By Combining an Integrative Approach with Technology with Diane Ducarme, Founder of Migraine Heroes 48:23

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Healthcare is very expensive right now, and the most profitable business models all rely on people being attached to a chronic illness model. How can we make healing through functional medicine more accessible? We’ve been asking ourselves this question at the Integrative Women’s Health Institute and it’s difficult to answer. Treating clients who ha…

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52: How to Have Financial Health in Your Practice with The Leading Menstrual Health Coach in Hungary, Women's Health Coach Graduate Tekla Diriczi 35:31

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It's critical for women all over the world to have financial nourishment and independence, as well as physical health. It’s all connected. For women, one method of empowerment is through financial stability. That stability can come naturally as you gain more confidence and consistency in your work. Still, we often don’t pay enough attention to it b…

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51: From Physio to Women’s Health Coach: A Practitioner’s Journey to Career Fulfillment with Tamarah Nerreter 42:46

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When you’re just starting your career, there’s so much to learn and grow into. After the first decade or so - especially in a clinical setting - the pressure typically builds to a point where getting burned out becomes a problem. There’s the time, effort, and energy needed in your work, raising your kids or caring for aging parents, responsibilitie…

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50: Women's Desire and Integrative Sexual Health Coaching with Women's Health Coach, Dr. Rose Schlaff, DPT, WHC, IF 57:47

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“I joined thinking functional nutrition was going to heal me, and what I actually needed was the coaching.” - Dr. Rose Schlaff In the world of women's health and wellness, there's a lot of conversation about pelvic pain, sexual pain, and low libido, especially for women with complex chronic pain and those navigating the stages of life from postpart…

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49: From Breast Cancer Survivor to Women’s Health Coach: Mila Shwab on Aging Gracefully and Finding Purpose 33:34

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“Women need a sacred space, where they are listened to and can be guided to find their own solutions.” - Mila Shwab Mindful listening is one of the best ways we can support our clients. In conventional medicine, there's so much focus on giving directives and instructions that women often feel as though their experiences of their health are pushed t…

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48: Is Women's Health Coaching The Right Career For You? 13:13

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What makes someone a successful women’s health coach? After 15 years of the Women’s Health Coach Certification program, I’ve seen thousands of students become coaches, and there are certain elements that our most successful graduates have in common. Whether they come from a clinical background, have a passion for helping a particular type of woman,…

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47: Why Becoming a Women's Health Coach is the Key to a Fulfilling, Healthier, and Wealthier Career for Medical Professionals | Fixing Healthcare Together with Dr. Dawn Allen, Nurse Practitioner 28:06

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As a medical professional, you’re trained in a model encouraging you to “solve” your patient's health problems. It’s one thing to be able to prescribe medication for your patients and move on and another thing to integrate that with the tools that allow you to work together to figure out the drivers of their illness. Health is a skill set that your…

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46: From Pelvic Health PT to Women’s Health Coach: Stephanie Herrod’s Journey to Living Her Vision | Overcoming Burnout and Building a Fulfilling Practice 27:01

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“I want my life to look different day-to-day and to solve different problems, and I want support and a way to do that sustainably.” - Stephanie Harrod A big part of being a healthcare provider is helping people and servicing those who need our skills. This is reinforced when we train in a conventional healthcare field, where we’re taught to work in…

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45: 15 Years of Transforming Women's Health: The Legacy and Evolution of the Women's Health Coach Certification 37:57

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The role of health professionals has had to shift significantly over the past 20 years. Patients have more tools than ever, from functional nutrition and lifestyle medicine to cutting-edge medical interventions and alternative therapies. Yet, even for those with access, it can be extremely difficult to navigate these resources and implement them su…

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44: A Truly Integrative Approach to Women's Health Physical Therapy with Women's Health Coach Graduate Dr. Maggie Roth, PT, DPT, ATC, WHC 32:20

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“I have a bigger connection with my patients than I ever have, and that even translates to working with other professionals on the care team.” - Dr. Maggie Roth, PT, DPT, ATC, WHC Integrating health coaching into our existing practices and skills can profoundly improve patient care and outcomes. In clinical training, we’re typically taught to measu…

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43: Endometriosis and The Pain of Medical Gaslighting with Endometriosis Surgeon, Dr. Madhu Bagaria, MD, FACOG 40:17

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[TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal ideation] “Most of the things I did were not given to me by my practitioners because they had no clue what was going on.” - Dr. Madhu Bagaria Walking the path of complex chronic illness is a difficult one. Even when we’re highly motivated and have the technical understanding as practitioners, it’s never that simple. One s…

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42: Innovative Approaches to Chronic Pain with The Anodunos Method Team 48:15

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“Healthcare professionals who are not trained in treating chronic pain but trying to treat chronic pain are actually detrimental.” - Monica Demitor When you’re living with chronic pain, accessing the services and care you need can be challenging. From identifying providers and treatments that have the right expertise to taking care not to make your…

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41: An Integrative Approach to Weight Loss with Dr. Elizabeth Sharp 30:02

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“I always pair the exercise and nutrition plan with the medication because the goal is to foster positive behavior changes to reinforce the changes occurring with the medication. That's what maintains the weight loss.” - Dr. Elizabeth Sharp Losing weight can be very challenging, and many people get stuck in a vicious cycle where they are making pos…

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40: Using Trauma Release Exercise to Heal Chronic Pain with Richmond Heath 44:27

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“When we recognize that a stress and trauma response is about movement in the body, then it makes sense that the recovery response is also about movement.” - Richmond Heath Trauma is an underlying factor for many chronic illnesses. From digestive issues to autoimmune diseases and problems with the nervous system, in many instances, one of our physi…

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39: Creating a Successful Medical Coach Model for Vulvar Pain with WHC Graduate Bianca Siravo, NP, WHC 33:24

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“All the coaching skills are important, but without the vision, the rest are really hard to put in place.” - Bianca Siravo When you’re in a traditional healthcare field, you can feel boxed into a cog-in-the-wheel role. With most clinical professionals having minimal time to interact with clients and patients, visits are rushed, and you simply don't…

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38: Breaking Out of The Traditional Healthcare System to Heal Thyroid Issues from The Root Cause with Dr. Dana Gibbs 1:01:36

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“You can't isolate the thyroid from the rest of the endocrine system.” - Dr. Dana Gibbs Thyroid health issues commonly go beyond the endocrine system and involve the metabolic and immune systems. The siloed nature of conventional medicine specialties combined with inadequate testing means that many women continue to live their lives in suboptimal h…

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37: Innovative Approaches to Breast Cancer Recovery with Dr. Jenn Simmons 46:56

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“Health happens at home, and it happens with the decisions that you make every single day.” - Dr. Jenn Simmons Cancer doesn't come out of nowhere. An increasing number of factors in our everyday environment contribute to cancer and many other chronic diseases. Unfortunately, changing our habits and eliminating these factors can feel so overwhelming…

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36: Navigating Menopause Through Healing as a Personal Spiritual Experience with Alexandra Cousins 56:10

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“The hardest thing to do is to be yourself in every moment because we all want to be so spiritually evolved and perfect.” - Alexandra Cousins TW: If you’re living with chronic illness, some of this may feel hard to hear. We talk about how navigating chronic illness has some difficult aspects spiritually and emotionally and how that can keep people …

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35: Using Neuroscience to Relieve Chronic Pain with Occupational Therapist, Sally Brown 39:17

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“Your brain has a lot to do with the way that pain is showing up in your life.” - Sally Brown There’s a chronic pain epidemic among women in midlife, and it shows up in a lot of different ways, from stress to lack of sleep, and more. While there's a lot we can do to have healthier hormone levels and more stress resilience, another element that can …

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34: Surprising Menopause Symptoms and How to Overcome Them with Dr. Mariza Snyder 51:15

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“None of us deserve to suffer needlessly.” - Dr. Mariza Snyder The menopause transition typically begins somewhere in our late 30s to mid-40s, and most of us don’t come into it with absolutely optimal health. Despite that, the reality is that only 6% of women in perimenopause are getting any kind of treatment at all, much less comprehensive, integr…

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33: How Health Coaching Can Reduce Burnout and Improve Outcomes with Pelvic Physical Therapist and Women's Health Coach Graduate Silvana Yee 34:02

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“With health coaching, the self-revelation kicks in. It's a very magical tool.” - Silvana Yee As clinicians, we often see patients becoming their own worst enemies. They’ve heard our recommendations, know exactly what to do, and understand it will help them, but still, they don’t follow through. That’s where health coaching can make a significant d…

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32: Supporting Teen Immune and Mental Health with Holistic Pediatrician, Dr. Elisa Song 53:54

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“Mindfulness is one of the most important life skills we can give to our teenagers.” - Dr. Elisa Song Our kids are under stress more so now than ever before. Their easy access to smartphones and social media also means they have fewer opportunities to blow off steam with simple activities like hanging out, chatting with friends, or riding a bike to…

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31: How Holistic Recovery Support Improves Cancer Care with Women's Health Coach Graduate, Dr. Allison Quick 32:23

10M ago32:23

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“I wanted to do the work I was trained to do and to help treat their cancer, but also to help them live well in the long term.” - Dr. Allison Quick Sometimes, when people consider training in health coaching skills, there’s a lingering worry that they’ll have to completely leave the conventional system they’re already a part of. Whether you’re a ph…

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30: How Creating Community Can Supercharge Your Practice - Meet Women's Health Coach Graduate Mary Vidal 38:29

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“I feel like fitness is a gateway to health coaching.” - Mary Vidal When we think about health and wellness, it seems like a linear process—either you’re sick or healthy. That’s hardly ever the case. Each of our health journeys is dynamic and individual. Often, when one thing gets solved, something else comes up, and that’s one of the central reaso…

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29: Strengthening Bones: Osteoporosis, Cancer, and Beyond with Dr. Lisa Moore & Margie Bissinger 48:30

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“It’s important to look at food first before supplementation.” - Margie Bissinger For most people, bone health is not a topic that comes into focus until later in life or when an issue arises. Bone health is strongly linked to quality of life, so it’s never too early or too late to start supporting strong and healthy bones. Optimizing your overall …

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28: How to Use Neuroscience to Heal Chronic Pain with Jane Hogan 46:38

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“Our brain and our thoughts change our biology and chemistry in the body.” - Jane Hogan When someone is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or chronic pain condition, there’s a common pathway we tend to explore. It starts with conventional medicine and medications to suppress symptoms or stabilize the immune system. Then, going deeper to address t…