The Perimenopause Solution Podcast
By Tara Thorne
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Episodes: 145
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Hi, I'm Tara Thorne, FDN-P, RHN, FNC, CMRCP. Basically? I'm a women's health and hormone expert. After serving thousands of women in my 10+ years of clinical experience, I bring you The Perimenopause Solution podcast - a podcast aimed to educate and empower midlife women.
Midlife can be a confronting time but it doesn't have to be a bumpy ride. No matter where you're at, or where you've come from we can get you feeling better in midlife than you have in years - plus set yourself up for healthier decades to come.
I'll be bringing you weekly doses of inspiration, education and conversations with amazing people to give you real, actionable strategies for supporting your health now and in the future.
So tune in, make sure you're subscribed, leave a review, and get ready to learn important health information that isn't readily available …. everything you need to know and nothing you don't.
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145: My Thyroid Story
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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144: How To Overcome Fatigue In Midlife & Beyond
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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143: How I help my clients overcome brain fog & memory issues in midlife
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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142: How I help my clients overcome bloating in midlife.
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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141: The connection between constipation & disease + how to resolve constipation
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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140: Jill Chmielewski RN, BSN & Tara talk critical metabolic & biological shifts in perimenopause, when to start hormones & more.
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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139: Not "everything" is solved with HRT. It's not a magic bullet.
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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138: Quick case study: you don't have to have gut symptoms to have gut issues driving your symptoms
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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137: A candid chat with Esther Blum about perimenopause, insomnia, changes after pregnancy, HRT & so much more.
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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136: The wonderous health benefits of soy & flax & why all women should consider consuming these foods.
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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135: DUTCH test, GI MAP at 51 - offered no help. Here's why.
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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134: We are not in a low vitamin D epidemic, with Regina Nuzzo PhD & Kristin Cobb PhD
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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133: The Truth About Vitamin D That No One's Telling You PART 2
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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132: The Truth About Vitamin D That No One's Telling You PART 1
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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131: Should we be concerned about estrogen metabolites?
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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130: Do not take oral / IV iron until you've listened to this.
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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129: Hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed all the time in midlife. This episode: everything you need to know to ensure this doesn't happen to you.
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May 13, 2025 |
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128: Even "beneficial" supplements can backfire if they're not right for your unique picture. How a client was unknowingly working against herself.
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May 06, 2025 |
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127: Are you taking a fake, potentially harmful progestin (fake progesterone?). Find out in this episode & what to do instead.
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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126: Even functional docs/practitioners are missing so much in your bloods/not running the right ones. Must-listen blood work episode.
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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125: Do NOT do keto or carnivore! These diets are not the answer.
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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124: Probably the biggest mistake I see women making when working on their health.
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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123: Caution should be taken when supplementing vitamin D, iron & selenium. Do not DIY these supplements!
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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122: Irregular bleeding in midlife/perimenopause. Let's break it down so you don't have to worry.
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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121: All-things-cortisol in perimenopause. Are levels usually high or low? Should we test cortisol? If so, how? Everything you need to know!
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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120: An interview with a mentor of mine, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, cutting through myths about HRT.
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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119: The functional lab work to do & NOT to do to save you $$ + the winning combo for tackling your symptoms & optimising health, no matter WHAT you're struggling with.
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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118: An important story about my friend who ignored her health for too long.
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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117: Health trends, diets & biohacking tools to buck in 2025 & what to do instead
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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116: Gold Nuggets About HRT with Sarah Daccarett, MD
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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115: No Morning Hunger? A Red Flag! Why Breakfast Is a Must For Metabolic Health.
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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114:Thyroid health in midlife: post-illness autoimmunity/hypothyroidism, why TSH will rise with iodine & this is OK, progesterone & thyroid health & more!
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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113: Welcoming back Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP! She's answering all your progesterone questions!
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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112: Why we stopped using the GI MAP in my practice & how we are approaching gut testing these days
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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111: Gut health IS health. How many approach gut health incorrectly & why the right testing matters with Dr. Jason Hawrelak.
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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110: The winning combo of at-home lab testing. These are the tests you want to be running.
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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109: No, Herbs & Phytoestrogens Are Not A Substitute for BHRT.
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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108: Synthetic vs. Bioidentical vs. Compounded HRT: which is better? Which should be avoided?
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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107: Why you're losing your hair and what you can do about it + my new course has launched! Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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106: Phase 1, 2 & 3 estrogen metabolism; about these pathways & how to support them (& why the DUTCH isn't necessary to see phase 1 & 2)
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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105: From panic attacks to living anxiety-free! - April shares her experience in the Hormone Balance Solution program
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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104: How high fat (keto/carnivore) diets can destroy gut health & the new stool tests we are using
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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103: Do you have SIBO? Everything you need to know about this upsetting GI condition (& how to test CORRECTLY for it)
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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102: Why we don't test hormones in perimenopause
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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101: A look behind the scenes of The Hormone Balance Solution: A blood work review session
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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100: My doctor thought something was wrong with me! In reality, I dramatically improved my metabolic health in just 4 months.
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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99: Everything you need to know about progesterone & replacing it, with Carol Petersen
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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98: The Perimenopause Success Formula & why you've not had success with previous practitioners or programs.
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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97: Breaking the yo-yo weight cycle: why chasing a number on the scale is a bad idea in midlife, how calorie restriction will let you down, & what to do instead.
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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96: What is "Estrogen Kickback" when you start on progesterone HRT?
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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95: What you need to know about mental health in midlife
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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94: Breast Health, Hormones and Cancer Treatment & Prevention: Separating Fact from Fiction - An interview with Dr. Jenn Simmons
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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93: Breast tenderness isn't normal: how to overcome it naturally & support our breast health in midlife.
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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92: Medicinal Mushrooms as Preventative and Natural Medicine and an Alternative to Pharmaceuticals: An Interview with Brandi Garden, Eversio Wellness
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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91: Debunking common arguments for needing to run the DUTCH test
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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90: My thoughts on GLP-1 Agonists (think Ozempic)
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May 28, 2024 |
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89: An interview with my trainer: Meaghan Janisse - Why eating MORE is the key to getting the body (and muscle) you desire.
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May 14, 2024 |
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88: Largest study on HRT (10M women!). What were the findings?
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May 10, 2024 |
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87: Your HRT questions answered!
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May 07, 2024 |
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86: You can't HRT your way out of a crappy diet or poor lifestyle habits
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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85: Why your doc says HRT is dangerous (it's not!).
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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84: The Invisible Benefits of HRT (HRT is important even if you have NO symptoms!).
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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83: Why doing menopause "naturally" is not a good idea & will increase your risk of disease states.
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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82: Super exciting news to share!
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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81: An interview with Deanna Minich, PhD, nutrition scientist, educator, & author about melatonin & its multiple functions.
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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80: A pep talk you may be needing. You are stronger than you think. Kick old stories, dig deep to find discipline & get the results you want.
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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79: Do you need HRT if you don't have symptoms? What if you don't have hot flashes & you're still cycling regularly?
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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78: Exercise is a non-negotiable in midlife & beyond + what is "skinny fat" and why is it dangerous?
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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77: How to know if you're in perimenopause
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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76: Everything you need to know to support your breast health now and into the future.
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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75: Thyroid health: a quick overview of the must-knows
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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74: Why I don't recommend or use food sensitivity testing
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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73: Free live training this week! The first in months. Don't miss it.
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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72: All about peri-menopause and strategies for mid-life: An interview with Jennifer Woodward, FDN-P
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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71: Holistic Healing for Rosacea and Hormonal Balance with Joy McCarthy
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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70: All about minerals & the HTMA test with Lisa Pitel-Killah
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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69: Genitourinary and vaginal health in midlife and beyond
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Metabolic health and the peri-menopause transition - An interview with my IFM-trained functional medicine doc!
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Is Cold Water Therapy All It's Cracked Up To Be? PART 2
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Is Cold Water Therapy All It's Cracked Up To Be? PART 1
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Overwhelm is a choice: strategies to reduce overwhelm in order to feel more relaxed & happier
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Coffee's amazing health benefits.
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Toxins: A big contributor to weight gain & the inability to lose weight
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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All about MTHFR & methylation Part 2
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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All about MTHFR & methylation Part 1
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Why "estrogen dominance" in perimenopause isn't entirely accurate & why LOW estrogen is far more dangerous.
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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All about blood work: markers you need to do in midlife & beyond, trends, proper preventative ranges, myths about certain markers & more!
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Answering your questions!
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Short & sweet but needs to be said: a new approach to ageing, (and no, age is not "just a number").
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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All about HRT including rhythmic dosing, Estradiol vs. Bi-Est & more with Dr. Felice Gersh PART 2
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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All about HRT including rhythmic dosing, Estradiol vs. Bi-Est & more with Dr. Felice Gersh PART 1
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Exercise, weight loss & fasting for the mid-life woman with Chris DeHollander
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Healing beyond the physical with Alison Gallagher
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Mindset and nervous system restoration after my hard month
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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The month that changed me: Discovering Soul-Nourishing Wisdom in the Midst of Challenges
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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How to lose & maintain a healthy weight in your 40's & beyond PART 2
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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How to lose & maintain a healthy weight in your 40's & beyond PART 1
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Protein: the most important macronutrient as we age Part 2
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Protein: the most important macronutrient as we age Part 1
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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All about melatonin: a hormone that's anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, aids brain detox & SO much more
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May 30, 2023 |
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My thoughts on the DUTCH test
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May 23, 2023 |
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All about CGMs with Catherine Staffieri
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May 16, 2023 |
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All about Thyroid Health with Annabel Bateman
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May 09, 2023 |
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Common hormone replacement therapy questions
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May 02, 2023 |
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How to tell when you should start on Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Why you're afraid of hormone replacement therapy, but shouldn't be
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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DIY-ing your supplements can be at best a waste of money & at worst very dangerous. What you need to know.
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Blood sugar balance is foundational to you feeling better in your 40's, (& yours is probably imbalanced)
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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You won't heal your body if you don't heal your nervous system: an amazing conversation with Michelle Robinson
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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The dangers of synthetic birth control: not a solution for peri-menopausal women PART 2
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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The dangers of synthetic birth control: not a solution for peri-menopausal women PART 1
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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EMFs & your health, what you need to know. With Jo Lia from No Tox Rox. PART 2
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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33: EMFs & your health, what you need to know. With Jo Lia from No Tox Rox. PART 1
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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32: Why is no one talking about women & (very protective) testosterone? PART 2
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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31: Why is no one talking about women & (very protective) testosterone? PART 1
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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30: What does "mindset work" really mean in a healing journey?
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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29: Everything you need to know about migraines & headaches - PART 2
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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28: Everything you need to know about migraines & headaches - PART 1
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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27: Sleep solutions for ladies in their 40's
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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26: Benefits of Red Light Therapy with Wes Pfiffner from JOOVV
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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25: Happy New Year, Resolutions, & Putting Yourself First in 2023
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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24: You're not crazy - you're in your 40's
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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23: My Story
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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21: Is testing hormones in peri-menopause a waste of time?
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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20: A sneak peek behind the scenes of The Hormone Balance Solution
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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19: What is Oromyofacial Therapy? with Robynann Williams
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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18: PART 2: What you need to know about perimenopause, menopause & BHRT with Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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17: PART 1: What you need to know about perimenopause, menopause & BHRT with Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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16: Is blue light negatively impacting your health with Aaron Telford of Baxter Blue
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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15: Your oral health may be causing your health symptoms (without you even knowing it).
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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14: Why I love these 2 functional tests together
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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13: Why you shouldn't self supplement. A heads up for those taking vitamin D, DIM or selenium.
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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12: So, you think you've "tried everything" eh?
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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11: Is mold playing a role in your health issues with Jo Lia from No Tox Rox
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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10: Top reasons for hair loss
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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009: What you need to know about PMS
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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008: All about the GI MAP & why I love it & why hormone testing alone is not enough
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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007: Why are hormones so important anyway & what causes them to become imbalanced in the first place?
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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006: Iron: Why ferritin isn't a good marker & the dangers of iron supplements
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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005: Copper toxicity: How it may be driving your PMS, estrogen issues, OCD, anxiety & more.
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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004: The Critical Role Minerals Play In Hormone Balance
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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003: Gluten: Friend Or Foe?
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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002: Gut Infections: H. pylori / Parasites / Etc.
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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001: All About Gut Health & Your Hormones
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Jul 10, 2022 |
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The Peirmenopause Solution Trailer
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Jul 10, 2022 |