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Welcome to the about health and hormones podcast. I'm your host, Lauren Allen, a recovered sugar addict turned certified nutrition coach on a mission to help women learn how to balance their hormones and optimize their fertility. On this podcast, we have conversations with experts about all things, health hormones, wellness, nutrition, and more to give you the information tips and tricks you need to take control of your health and feel amazing in your body.
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Prioritizing Sleep, Parenting, and Purpose in Be'er Sheva - Interview with Miriam Sebbag
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40:12Guest: Miriam Sebbag – Chabad Shlucha, mother, and community leader in Be’er Sheva, Israel 🔹 In This Episode: Doron sits down with Miriam Sebbag, who—alongside her husband—leads the Chabad of Be’er Sheva for the English-speaking community. This thoughtful and inspiring conversation covers: 🇮🇱 Why Miriam made Aliyah and her journey to building a vib…
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As I get ready to take a break for maternity leave, I wanted to record one last episode to reflect on what this pregnancy has really been like behind the scenes. The second half of pregnancy has brought its fair share of challenges — physically, mentally, and emotionally. From dealing with pelvic pain and SPD to navigating waves of prenatal anxiety…
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82. The Wealth of Well-Being: How Your Mindset About Money Affects Your Health with Yael Trusch
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1:02:32Yael Trusch is a financial educator and the host of the Jewish Money Matters Podcast, where she empowers people to develop a positive relationship with their money that is also aligned with their values. Yael brings a unique blend of Torah wisdom and practical financial strategies to her work, helping women integrate spirituality and financial well…
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81. Hypnobirthing- It's Not As Weird As It Sounds- My Birth Plan + How I'm Prepping for Labor
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1:06:38In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey as I prepare for my third childbirth—this time, leaning deeply into the practice of hypnobirthing. I open up about what this experience has been like for me, how I’ve used techniques like deep breathing, visualization, and affirmations to stay calm, and why I believe it’s so important to challenge th…
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80. They Said Your Labs Were Fine, But You Know Something’s Off. What Your Standard Thyroid Labs Aren’t Telling You
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52:44Nicole Fennell, RDN, is a functional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with nearly 15 years of experience helping women uncover the root causes behind frustrating symptoms like bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and stubborn weight. As the founder of Chews Food Wisely, Nicole leads a team of expert dietitians who specialize in thyroid health, hormone ba…
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79. For The Love of Food: My journey and evolution as a foodie and nutrition coach
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47:22Lauren has always been a passionate home cook, food lover, and advocate for mindful eating. She explored a range of culinary paths—from childhood sugar cravings to mastering refined techniques in cooking school. Her journey with food has been shaped by health challenges like PCOS, a kosher lifestyle, and a deep love for creating meals that nourish …
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78. Take Back Your Health and Fertility- How gut health, thyroid, iron dysregulation and stress are impacting our hormones with Meg Langston
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1:03:34Meg Langston is a Functional Nutritional Therapist. Her passion for using lifestyle and nutrition to support healthy hormones and normal digestion was birthed out of her personal battle with overcoming irregular cycles, learning why diet and hustle culture hinder your health and what a powerful tool every women’s menstrual cycle is. She and her tea…
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77. Getting Back on Track When You've Fallen Off the Wagon: Post Vacation Tips
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54:10In this episode, Lauren discusses strategies for getting back on track with healthy habits after the disruptions of holidays and vacations. Sharing her own experiences, including recent Passover celebrations, she shares how to deal with the guilt of "falling off the wagon," ways to reframe the all-or-nothing mentality, and practical, sustainable st…
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76. Changing the Hormone Conversation: How Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Transform Your Health
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52:27Tylar Brannon is the CEO of Optimal Bio, a unique healthcare clinic that specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy(BHRT). BHRT uses all-natural hormones that are identical to the hormones made by your body to ease the degenerative side effects of aging and other medical issues. The goal of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is t…
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75. Natural vs. Conventional Medicine: Finding the Balance and Choosing What Works For YOU
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58:35In this refreshingly honest episode, Lauren sahres a thoughtful and personal conversation about navigating the space between holistic and conventional medicine. She tries to prioritize clarity over controversy, and self-trust over social trends. This episode isn’t about chasing virality or trendy health fads. Lauren shares grounded reflections and …
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74. Sleep & Fertility: The Missing Link to Boosting Hormones and Conception Naturally with Doron Lazarus
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59:26Doron is a Sleep Coach and Hypnotherapist, helping individuals overcome insomnia and reclaim restful nights through subconscious work and holistic strategies. He specializes in guiding clients to identify and resolve the root causes of sleep disturbances, often rooted in subconscious tension and unresolved stress. Doron holds certifications in hypn…
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73. For the Martyrs: How to Prioritize Your Health When You Can't Stop Saying Yes to Everyone Else
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53:20Lauren dives into a powerful and much-needed conversation about overcoming martyrdom and learning to prioritize your own well-being. Inspired by recurring themes in her coaching sessions, Lauren addresses the harmful pattern of consistently putting everyone else's needs above your own — often at the expense of your physical, emotional, and mental h…
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72. Tracking My Blood Sugar: How, Why, And What I've learned so far
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56:10We dive deep into the importance and methods of tracking blood sugar. Inspired by the numerous responses on Instagram, I discuss my own journey with tracking blood sugar during pregnancy. Learn about the tools I use, including glucometers, why I'm not using a CGM, and how I've managed to keep my blood sugar stable without the Oral Glucose Tolerance…
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71. How Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Affect Our Health with Elizabeth Bergman
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1:12:34Elizabeth Bergman is an experienced therapist in treating eating disorders, trauma and other psychological conditions in London, England. Originally from the USA, Elizabeth specializes in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and perinatal issues. With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding food and body image, she brings a …
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70. How to build a healthy lifestyle from a place of self LOVE with Esther Taub
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1:13:36Esther Taub is the leading English speaking Personal Trainer in Israel, working in the field for over 10 years. She runs the highly popular online workout program called LIFESTYLE, in which she trains over 400 women daily. Her goal is to spread fitness, health and empowerment to women all over the world. She puts a massive focus on the physical AND…
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69. My Pregnancy With Baby #3: Our journey TTC, navigating pregnancy challenges, doing my best to stay healthy despite it, and more
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1:05:52In this episode, probably my most vulnerable episode to date, I’m sharing an exciting update with you all! I’m pregnant! And I’m sharing my journey from TTC through my first half of pregnancy with you. Listen in to hear me share: How I knew I was ready to start trying for baby #3 What I did to prep my body for this pregnancy- everything from nutrit…
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68. Taking back the POWER in your fertility with Stefanie Adler
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1:01:34Stefanie Adler is a Certified Nutrition Consultant (CNC), Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist (FDN), and women’s hormone and fertility expert. Through her private nutrition coaching and course, Stefanie has transformed the lives of hundreds of clients worldwide–across all stages of life. She is an expert at helping women overcome chronic conditions …
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67. All Things Thyroid- Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Graves' Disease, and how optimizing your nutrition, circadian rhythm, stress levels, and medication can help
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55:02All Things Thyroid- Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Graves' Disease, and how optimizing your nutrition, circadian rhythm, stress levels, and medication can help Did you know that woman are TEN TIMES more likely than men to develop a thyroid disorder? I’ve gotten SO many requests to share more tips and information on thyroid health, so here it is: an e…
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66. Become the Boss of Your PCOS: Regulate your cycles, lose weight, get pregnant + more with Cory Ruth
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52:02Cory Ruth is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and women's health expert. Cory is the founder and principal of The Women's Dietitian and Instagram account @thewomensdietitian, a private practice and digital platform for women seeking nutrition support for hormone balance, PCOS, fertility, and weight management. She specializes in PCOS and nutriti…
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65. Got Stress? How it’s impacting your cycles, fertility, thyroid, adrenals, and more + tips on how to manage it
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58:22Stress…we’ve all got it. And it’s seriously impacting our health and our hormones. In this episode, I dive into what stress is, how it’s affecting our body, and what you can do to better manage stress and protect your hormones and fertility! Listen in to hear me share: How the fight or flight response works + how modern day stressors affect our bod…
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64. You Shouldn't Have to Reinvent the Wheel for Marriage or Motherhood with Mushka Gopin
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47:36Mushka Gopin M.Ed is a mother of four boys and a former high school educator. She teaches mothers to parent intentionally in the early years so your child gets the best head start and you can feel confident knowing what you’re doing. Mushka’s approach is way more than just “gentle” or “respectful” - it’s a blend of science (developmental psychology…
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63. Setting Your Health Goals for the New Year- Create the happiest, healthiest version of you in 2025!
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52:38Does the new year make you depressed about the old year? Are you only focused on last year's failures? To see any improvement, you must be honest with your failures and successes. Lauren dives into the art of setting health goals for the new year. Drawing from reflections on the past year’s successes and challenges, Lauren emphasizes the power of h…
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62. Why All Women Need to Be Strength Training and How to Get Started with Adina Rubin
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1:16:25Adina is a mom of 3 who helps moms like you gain energy and get strong from the comfort of your own home with just a couple of kettlebells. Adina has been in the fitness industry since 2013. She is certified through the RKC as a Kettlebell Coach and is a Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. She is also a Nutritional Therapy Pract…
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61. My Entreprenuership Journey + How to build a business you love
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1:09:50In this heartfelt episode, Lauren Allen shares her personal journey of transitioning from teaching to becoming an entrepreneur. Lauren goes behind the scenes of her life, discussing how she balances her health, personal life, and business. She addresses overcoming imposter syndrome, managing emotional highs and lows, and the critical strategies she…
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60. Catching up with Rorie Weisberg- New cookbook, Kallah teacher, and healthy habits during every season of life
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1:13:39Rorie Weisberg is a wife, mom of four, a health coach certified in integrative nutrition, Kallah teacher, diehard recipe developer, and author of the popular Artscroll cookbook, Food You Love: That Loves You Back, and her second cookbook just came out, MORE food you love that loves you back. Her passion is Making a healthy lifestyle doable and deli…
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59. Intention Matters: True Health vs. Disordered Eating or Unhealthy Obsessions
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39:15In this episode, Lauren Allen shares the critical role intentions play in the success of one's health journey. Mindset and motivation can make all the difference in achieving positive health outcomes, both physically and mentally. Listen in to hear Lauren share: The importance of intentions when it comes to health and wellness practices My personal…
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58. Rediscovering our Mother's Intuition with Riki Taubenblat (aka Baby Sleep Maven)
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1:04:33Riki is a Pediatric Sleep Specialist and founder of Baby Sleep Maven, a sleep consulting agency that helps young families get better sleep in the way that works best for them. She works with babies, toddlers and p and has a variety of sleep courses for babies of all ages, including toddlers and preschoolers. Her team offers private sleep consults f…
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57. The Evolutionary Mismatch- Living in a World we Weren't Meant For
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55:24Listen in to hear me share: How far we’ve come from the original cultural norms around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. How our diets and the food industry have changed and we haven’t evolved to handle it. How even the way we breathe and chew has changed our jaw and throat structure, affecting our gut microbiome and immune systems. How we’…
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Tamari Jacob is a Certified Lactation Counselor, wife, mom of three and the founder of One With The Pump. After being forced into exclusive pumping when she became a mom, she made it her mission to learn everything she could about how to hack her pump to get the best experience and shared her tips with other moms on Instagram. She has helped thousa…
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55. That Time Of the Month: All things Periods, PMS, Migraines, Cramps, Bloating, and more!
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56:29Listen in to hear Lauren share: Insights into the cultural stigma surrounding menstruation and its impact on women's health. An exploration of the menstrual cycle, including the hormonal changes and their effects on common symptoms such as cramps, PMS, and bloating. Practical strategies for alleviating period pain and PMS through nutrition, lifesty…
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54. How to optimize your circadian rhythm to improve PCOS symptoms, alleviate insulin resistance, inflammation, gut issues, and more with Jillian Greaves
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58:06Jillian is a Functional Dietitian and Women's health specialist, and the creator of the PCOS Root Reversal Program. Jillian and her team of functional dietitians provide comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on hormone balance, fertility, and digestive health. Jillian helps clients identify and address t…
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53. Catching Up + Finding Balance: Abstaining vs. Moderating, Dopamine detox, and so much more
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1:02:57In this episode we’re talking all about the idea of a BALANCED diet. Balance can mean different things for every person, and in this episode we discuss different styles of what balance can look like, and practical tips to help you find the balance that supports you on your health journey, while also honoring your relationship with food and your lif…
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52. What You Really Need for Optimal Fertility and Hormone Health: A deep dive with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN
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1:01:58Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, fertility nutrition expert and founder, formulator, and CEO of FullWell, has dedicated over 20 years to advancing reproductive health through nutritional science and functional medicine. She champions reproductive wellness by delivering uncompromising products supported by the latest clinical evidence and education that …
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51. Healthy Tips for Navigating the Holidays
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45:13In this episode, the host provides detailed tips and personal insights on how to navigate the Jewish holidays, particularly Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, while maintaining a focus on health and wellness. The host emphasizes the importance of balancing spiritual goals with physical health and offers practical advice on meal preparation, man…
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50. Finding Fulfillment and Pleasure in Our Relationships with Galya Falkson, certified Sex and Relationship coach
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59:14Galya Falkson is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to enhance their sex lives, relationships, and overall personal growth. Galya believes that everyone already has the potential within to achieve their best self, but barriers can sometimes get in the way. She is committed to helping people identify and remove these obstacles, allowi…
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49. When others are judging your diet: How to ignore the haters and put your health first with CONFIDENCE
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59:10In this episode, Lauren Allen discusses how to overcome the fear of judgment when making health-related changes such as making changes in your diet, starting an exercise routine, or prioritizing sleep. Drawing from personal experiences and client stories, Lauren explores strategies to handle negative comments, stay committed to personal health goal…
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In this bonus mini-episode, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the 'About Health and Hormones' podcast. Reflecting on the journey, growth, and feedback over the past year, Lauren expresses immense gratitude to the listeners. To mark the occasion, a special giveaway is announced, offering a chance for 2 winners to receive a $150 amazon gift ca…
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48. How to Have a Healthier Marriage with Dr. Kayla Miller
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1:19:00Dr. Kayla Miller is a couples therapist and currently specializes in helping couples foster healthier, more connected relationships. She has a deep passion for working with couples to address common marital challenges and believes in the power of communication and vulnerability as key factors in relationship success. Dr. Miller holds a PhD in Clini…
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47. How To Have a Healthier Relationship with Social Media
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1:17:31What we consume matters. It matters in terms of nutrition, it matters in terms of environmental toxins, and it matters in terms of content- entertainment, conversations, and social media. It changes your brain. It changes the way you think. It’s incredibly powerful…for better or worse. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to have a health…
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46. Gut Health: Why You Need a 360 Degree Approach with Eli Brecher
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59:29Eli Brecher is a Registered Nutritionist specializing in gut health. She is currently leading her own practice, where she helps individuals improve their well-being through a focus on digestive health. Eli’s passion for gut health stems from her personal battle with Crohn’s disease, which has driven her to explore the connection between gut health …
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45. Pulling Back the Curtain On The Food Industry
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1:04:37In this episode, I’m giving you a little history lesson and a deep dive into the development of our modern food industry and the USA nutrition guidelines. It’s probably no surprise that the nutrition advice and the food pyramid we learned about growing up hasn’t really set Americans up to achieve better health results (if anything, rates of heart d…
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44. Improving Our Work-Life Flow with Elana Blanchard Goldsmith
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1:01:53Elana Blanchard Goldsmith is an Organizational Psychologist and is currently on staff at Kingsley Gate, an international executive search firm. Elana has a special interest in helping employees find joy and meaning both in their work and family systems and is currently pursuing doctoral work on this topic. Elana has a Masters in OD from Reichman Un…
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Since this is one of the topics I get asked the most questions about, I figured it was time to do a whole deep dive episode on birth control. I hope this episode can serve as a non-judgemental, educational, evidence-based resource for you as you navigate making the very personal decision about what type of contraception you choose to use. Listen in…
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42. Yoga, Self Worth & Showing Up For Yourself with Avigyle Zeitchik
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1:03:59Avigyle Zeitchik, founder of Yogigyle, is a 500 hour certified multi-style yoga facilitator, headstand lover, and meditation instructor, who is passionate about building communities and inspiring others to show up for themselves through movement-based habits + routines. In her classes, she embodies the belief that each student is their own best tea…
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41. Catching up: Weaning, traveling, current habits, cyclical living, food as a pathway to higher healing and more
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1:13:16Episode #41: Solo Catch: Weaning, traveling, current habits, cyclical living, food as a pathway to higher healing and more Food is the foundation of physical health for me, but it’s also a pathway to a much higher, deeper type of healing. I need to take care of the physical to even get to the emotional/mental/spiritual/relational healing. I’ve been…
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40. The Benefits of Home Birth and Non-Hormonal Birth Control with Sarah Seymour
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54:25Sarah Seymour is a dedicated and compassionate homebirth midwife with over two decades of experience in guiding families through the transformative journey of childbirth. Sarah holds degrees in Nursing and Midwifery from the Universities of Manchester and London, UK. Her extensive training and hands-on experience have equipped her with a comprehens…
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39. Living in a Toxic World and What You Can Do About It
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1:25:19In this episode I break down the topic of toxins, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and why what we’re putting on our bodies matters just as much as what we put into our bodies. As always, I do my best in this episode to present the research and information about this topic without it being too overwhelming or scary (since there is so much fear monge…
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38. Gut Health, Hormones, SIBO, and more with Tamar Feldman
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40:10Tamar Feldman, RDN CDE is a dietitian whose mission is to improve lives by empowering individuals to use nutrition to improve their gut health and hormone balance. She is a recognized expert on IBS/SIBO and has developed the Gut Dietitian training protocols on IBS and IBD for Registered Dietitian education. She writes, lectures, and counsels extens…
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What do you think of when you hear the word labor? If you’re anything like me, your first associations are probably horrible scenes out of a movie with women screaming in pain. If you have scary associations with labor, it makes sense! That’s all that most of us have heard. But what if it isn’t necessarily true? In this special solo episode, I shar…
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36. Truths and Myths of Postpartum Recovery with Tova Benisty
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47:48Tova Benisty is a certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, gym coach, TRX coach, and pre and post-natal trainer. Through her work with women, she realized that many women are unaware of what happens to their bodies postpartum, how to exercise correctly after giving birth, and that a weak core is healable. She began learning about diastasis r…
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