From Depression to Peak Health: The Secret Struggles of High-Performing Women with Biohacker Angela Foster
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Release Date: 09/07/2024
WE ARE HIRING: Hormone Solutions is looking for a Medical Provider Specializing in Women's Health and a Patient Coordinator & Customer Service Admin to join our team in 2025
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Are you passionate about women’s health and looking for a meaningful career in the growing field of hormone therapy and wellness? In this episode, I’m sharing some exciting job opportunities at Hormone Solutions, our telemedicine clinic dedicated to empowering peri-menopausal and menopausal women to thrive during midlife. We’re currently hiring for two key positions: Medical Provider: Licensed Nurse Practitioner, Naturopathic Doctor, Physician Assistant, or Functional MD specializing in women’s health, bioidentical hormone therapy, and midlife care. Patient Coordinator & Customer...
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Holiday Feasts Without the Fat: Excellent Tips to Avoid the Seasonal Weight Gain Trap
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
I guide you through the festive season in this episode with tips and strategies to enjoy holiday indulgences without the typical weight gain and guilt. We'll explore the science behind temporary weight gain, focusing on water retention from sodium and carbohydrates, and how understanding your body's unique reactions can lead to mindful eating choices. I'll share my own personal insights on maintaining balance amidst holiday feasts through simple activities like daily walks and prioritizing sleep. We'll also discuss managing alcohol consumption to avoid poor dietary decisions and encourage...
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Quick Hits: Overprescribed and Under-Warned: The Real Story of Birth Control Pills That Every Woman (and TEEN) Needs to Know!
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you'll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you'll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below Listen to the full episode here: The first birth control pill was approved in 1960 and it has provided nearly 60 years of reproductive freedom for tens of millions of women. Although birth control...
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Breaking the Silence: Andrea Donsky on 103 Menopause Symptoms and Taking Control
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Known as the “Menopause Educator and Researcher” to her 340,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. An entrepreneur with 24 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Andrea is a respected Multiple-Award-Winning Influencer, Media Personality, Speaker, Author, and soon to be Published Researcher. Andrea hosts the popular podcast ‘Menopause Reimagined,’ and appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America. To date, Andrea has appeared in more than 500 TV...
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Quick Hits: Round Table Talk on The Hottest New Diet Trends with Matty Lansdown & Marty Kendall
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you’ll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below Listen to the full episode here Get ready for an epic conversation on the latest diet trends from the top weight loss coaches in the industry! In this episode, I am joined by my two fav Aussies Marty...
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Heavy Periods in Perimenopause: Risks of Hysterectomies and Root Cause Solutions
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Let’s talk about the complex journey of navigating perimenopause, particularly the challenges of managing heavy menstrual cycles. Drawing from some of my personal experiences, I explore why common medical solutions like ablation, birth control pills, and hysterectomy may not always be the best options. We examine the consequences these treatments can have on hormone levels, gut health, and cognitive function. By shedding light on the root causes of heavy bleeding, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, and hormonal shifts, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of all available options...
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Quick Hits: Hypothyroidism, a New Look At What Causes It and How to Reverse It With Dr. Eric Balcavage
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you’ll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage and I discuss the root causes of hypothyroidism. What is cellular hypothyroidism and how do we treat it? Why the conventional and the functional world may be looking at...
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Lard Up: The Vaginal Moisturizer and Skincare Secret You Didn't Know You Needed with Charles Mayfield
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Charles Mayfield is a best-selling author, father and the founder of Mayfield Pastures & Farrow Skincare. His unique experiences in the regenerative farming, fitness and culinary world provided the backdrop to launch Farrow in 2022. He is on a crusade to educate consumers about their largest organ and expose just how toxic and ineffective most modern skincare products are for our bodies and brains. We embark on a journey into the world of paleo skincare with Charles today, unveiling the power of traditional fats like tallow and lard in creating effective, natural skincare...
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Quick Hits: Finding Light in the Darkness: A Story of Transformation and Hope with Rob Mack
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
In this episode, we’re diving into an incredibly profound and deeply personal journey with Robert Mack, an Ivy League-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, and author. UPenn is the only institution in the world offering a Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology, and Robert is one of the leading voices in understanding the connection between happiness and success. But what makes Robert’s story extraordinary is his journey from despair to hope, from contemplating ending his life to becoming a beacon of positivity and resilience. Robert shares his raw and...
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The Estrogen Solution: Ditch Belly Fat, Balance Blood Sugar, and Protect Your Heart
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Today’s episode has me talking all about the critical role of estrogen in managing menopausal health and metabolism. We unravel common misconceptions, such as the idea that progesterone deficiency is the primary cause of menopausal symptoms, and discuss estradiol's influence on the thermoneutral zone. By maintaining estrogen levels within the "Goldilocks zone," we explore its impact on metabolic health, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Additionally, I explain estradiol's interaction with serotonin and dopamine, which affects mood and appetite regulation. I also emphasize the importance...
info_outlineAngela is an award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker and Host of The High Performance Health Podcast.
A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events She also delivers Health Optimisation and Performance Workshops to large multinational corporations with a strong focus on women’s health and burnout prevention.
Angela brings us through her vast knowledge of midlife mental health, focusing on the hormonal shifts that many women experience during perimenopause and menopause. We explore how a drop in key hormones like serotonin and GABA can exacerbate depression and anxiety. Angela shares her personal journey from a high-powered corporate lawyer to a health advocate, revealing the strategies she used to harmonize her hormones and prevent burnout. Together, we discuss mental health strategies that you can easily implement, the challenges of balancing career and motherhood, and the importance of self-kindness and resilience during midlife transitions.
In this episode:
- Why serotonin and GABA drops can amplify mood disorders in midlife women.
- Angela's transition from a corporate lawyer to a health performance coach.
- How Angela battled PCOS, endometriosis, and prenatal and postnatal depression.
- Why seeking help for mental health issues is crucial, especially during midlife.
- How Angela harmonized her hormones and prevented burnout.
- The importance of mindfulness and simple, present-focused strategies for mental well-being.
- Why balancing motherhood and a demanding career requires emotional resilience.
- How infant health issues often add to maternal stress and isolation.
- Strategies for managing depression and anxiety through mindfulness and thought pattern changes.
- How past traumas resurface during midlife and require new therapeutic approaches.
- Why self-awareness is essential for overall well-being in midlife.
- The significance of "mastering the mirror" to align your current self with future goals.
- How over-optimization of health strategies can lead to additional stress.
- Why HRV monitoring is important for stress management and recovery.
- How practical techniques like breathwork and micro-recoveries can improve HRV.
- Why maintaining physical health and mental engagement is crucial as we age.
- The importance of self-kindness and passing on positive attitudes to future generations.
- How embracing aging involves maintaining youthfulness and well-being.
- The role of healthy habits in overall well-being and longevity.
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The Benefits of Biohacking for Hormone Imbalances, Mental Illness, Insomnia with Angela Foster
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Your host:
Karen Martel
Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert