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
Q&A with Karen Part 2: Cycling Progesterone Dos and Don’ts, Testosterone Levels for Women, Uterine Growths, Lyme Disease & Mold, Breakthrough Bleeding On HRT, and More!
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Today I’m continuing on to part 2 of this Q&A session. We’ll hear all sorts of listener-submitted question recordings, starting off with a query about how to properly use HRT for people who have issues such as adenomyosis. Another question leads us into a discussion on using progesterone suppositories and dietary changes, such as adopting a paleo-based diet, to manage these conditions. We then transition to the complexities of hormone therapy amidst challenges like Lyme disease and mold exposure. Later, I’ll address the unique challenges faced by breast cancer survivors considering...
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Quick Hits: The Importance of Detoxification: The Surprising Link Between Toxins, Blood Sugar, and Chronic Illness with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
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. Dr. Pizzorno has been a leader in advancing science-based natural medicine for several decades. He has authored/coauthored 7 books, including The Toxic Solution, for consumers and his 6 textbooks have set the...
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Q&A with Karen: Cycling Progesterone Dos and Don’ts, Testosterone Levels for Women, Uterine Growths, Lyme Disease & Mold, Breakthrough Bleeding On HRT, and More!
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
It’s Q&A time again, where I take on listener questions and provide all the answers you need to know about menopause, perimenopause, and a lot more. We kick off the session with a question about optimal female testosterone levels, and I’ll explain the issues that come up when women are prescribed male dosages rather than a personalized plan. We explore the intricate connection between hormones and sleep, discussing the benefits of red-light therapy, GLP-1 peptides, and various sleep aids such as oral progesterone and THC products. The questions also lead us into a discussion on...
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Quick Hits: The Groundbreaking Science of Protein Leverage: What the Animal Kingdom Teaches Us About Human Nutrition with David Raubenheimer & Stephen J. Simpson
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. David Raubenheimer is the Leonard P. Ullman Professor of Nutritional Ecology in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, and Nutrition Theme Leader in the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of...
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Reversing the Clock: How Stem Cells Can Rejuvenate Skin, Organs, Bones & More in Midlife & Beyond with Dr. Joy Kong
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Dr. Joy Kong is a triple board-certified physician specializing in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She’s the president of Thea Center for Regenerative Medicine and an absolute pioneer in stem cell treatments. Dr. Kong is not just on the cutting edge of science, but she’s dedicated to bringing integrity and innovation to this powerful field. From unique protocols for sexual wellness to the latest in intranasal treatments, Dr. Kong is leading the charge in helping people rejuvenate their bodies and live healthier, longer lives. We are taken into the world of stem cell therapy...
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Quick Hits: How To Repair Metabolic Damage From Dieting & Become A Fat Burning Machine
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: In this episode, Karen dives deep into the concept of metabolic adaptation—also known as metabolic damage or starvation mode—and how repeated...
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The Best Menopause Diet & New Weight Loss Hacks
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
This week you are going to hear my interview with my friend Zora Benhamou from the Hack My Age podcast! We explore what the best diet is and best weight loss hacks when going through menopause. We discuss the challenges and societal narratives surrounding menopause, particularly focusing on hormone health and innovative weight management strategies. By rethinking traditional beliefs about hormone replacement therapy and exploring the potential of peptide therapy, we’ll equip women with the knowledge and confidence to navigate menopause. Our conversation highlights the importance of...
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Quick Hits: What the Heck is Happening to My Hormones? Perimenopause to Menopause, What You Need 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. Are you in perimenopause? My guess is you don't know. Most women are not informed about what is happening to their hormones in their 30s, 40s and beyond. Trust me when I say YOU NEED TO KNOW! This is your body...
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How This Magic Mat is Revolutionizing Stress Relief, Sleep, and Healing – The PEMF Breakthrough with Alyssa Blue and Mike Mcpherson
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Alyssa Blue is a non practicing Aerospace engineering that found the human body more fascinating than rockets. After suffering a health crisis in her early 20's she went on a decade long journey learning how to heal herself. Today as an FDNP, her research background shines, taking a deep dive to investigate her clients bio-individuality and walk with them on a path back to balance. Mike McPherson has a similarly pain to purpose story being an innate medical intuitive and having no resources to understand his extra sensory perceptions, he suppressed his gifts for years, was diagnosed with ADHD...
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Quick Hits: The Hormone and Diet Connection to Alzheimer’s with Dr. Dale Bredesen
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: Dr. Bredesen is an internationally recognized expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, Dr. Dale Bredesen’s career has been guided by a simple idea...
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