The Truth About PCOS & Thyroid Health with Functional Dietitian Lauren Papanos
Balanced Bites: Talk on Food, Fitness, & Life with Liz Wolfe
Release Date: 09/16/2024
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#472: Today we’re having an enlightening conversation with PhD Physiologist and Sports Nutrition Scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims. Stacy reveals crucial insights into women’s health, including the importance of tracking the menstrual cycle and its benefits for optimizing training. She discusses the historical lack of female representation in sports science research, the key differences between power and strength, and the necessity of proper pre and post-workout fueling. Stacy also highlights the significance of adaptogens and supplements like creatine, omega-3s, and protein, particularly as women...
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The Truth About PCOS & Thyroid Health with Functional Dietitian Lauren Papanos
Balanced Bites: Talk on Food, Fitness, & Life with Liz Wolfe
#471: Today Registered Dietitian Lauren Papanos joins us! Lauren is a published nutrition researcher, and the founder of Functional Fueling Nutrition, a virtual private nutrition coaching practice that empowers high-performing women to go from frustrated to thriving with individualized solutions for PCOS, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and other hormonal imbalances. Lauren shares her journey from competitive cheerleading to her own health crash to becoming a leading expert in functional nutrition and hormone health. We dive into the unique challenges faced by high-performing individuals,...
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The Great Menopause Myth: Mastering Midlife Health & Hormones with the Founders of Wise + Well
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#470: Today we welcome back Wise + Well founders: Functional Health Coach Maria Claps and Functional Nutritionist Kristin Johnson! We talk all things HRT and dive into their incredible and robust NEW book to help you thrive in midlife! We talk why being in perimenopause denial is preventing you from optimizing your health, and the role HRT can play in combating hormonal deficiencies that occur in menopause! We also talk in depth on HOW HRT works in the body, how soon to begin hormone testing (the answer may surprise you!), and what to do if that’s not in the cards for you right now. If...
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Second Helpings: HAIR! Electrolysis vs Laser, Henna, & Eyelash Growth
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#469: In this replay, Liz discusses all things hair. From removal of pesky chin hairs when laser hair removal goes bad (hello, Electrolysis!), her method of dyeing (and how it has changed), and ways she adds strength to the hair she wants to keep! Set down those tweezers and tune in! Follow Liz on Instagram Order IdealAge Daily Aminos + For exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter To join our FREE Own Your Metabolism Community, sign up
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Why You Need to Decode Your Genes & Dig In To Your DNA with Becca Roses
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#469: Listener favorite certified epigenetics coach Becca Roses is back! In this episode, we explore the profound impact of genetic testing on nutrition, exercise, and detox pathways. Becca explains the process and benefits of her DNA test kits, and shares how understanding your genes can address issues like emotional eating (yes, it’s true! Who knew!?), weight loss resistance, and fatigue. We discuss stress, hormone function, aging, all the wellness trends and how individualized genetic insights can help optimize health and wellness. If you enjoyed the last episode with Becca, you’ll LOVE...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Peak Performance Strategies with Hannah Abad
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#466: Today we are chatting with Hannah Abad, founder of Prime Collaborative Coaching and a certified mindset and peak performance coach. With over 13 years of experience, Hannah has guided countless visionary leaders from burnout to healthy high achievement using her proprietary neuroscience and trauma-informed methods. Hannah shares her inspiring personal journey that led her to coaching, and gives us the truth about perfectionism — from what it truly means to how to overcome it! We also talk about the challenges of parenting, how to overcome avoidance and fear-based behaviors, the...
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Be Your Own Health Expert and the Body-Belief Connection with The Funk'tional Nutritionist, Erin Holt
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#465: Erin Holt – AKA the Funk’tional Nutritionist – is back! Erin is an integrative and functional nutritionist who blends evidence-based practices, functional lab testing, energy medicine, boundary setting, and humor for a unique and customized approach to women’s health. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of holistic health and self-trust, addressing the limitations of relying too heavily on external health authorities and the importance of listening to your body's innate wisdom. We discuss the benefits and pitfalls of lab testing, the potential traps of functional...
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Fertility, Hormones and Reproductive Health with Carly Hartwig
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#464: Today we’re going there(!) with Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Carly Hartwig. Carly teaches women how to chart their menstrual cycles for pregnancy prevention, conception, or simply to understand their bodies better. She strongly advocates for informed consent regarding hormonal birth control. We cover EVERYTHING when it comes to your menstrual cycle—from its connection to hormones and inflammation, to normalizing (and celebrating!) your period, to the truth about the birth control high-tech apps on the market. We discuss...
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Hormones 101: Balancing Female Hormones with Hormone Expert Karen Martel
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#463: Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformation Nutrition Coach Karen Martel joins us today! Karen is the host of the top 100 rated women’s health podcast “The Other Side of Weight Loss,” where she helps women decode the complexities of female fat loss and hormone imbalance. Inspired by her own health struggles, Karen has developed a bold, innovative approach to women’s hormone health and weight management. Her passion lies in empowering women to balance and optimize their hormones, particularly during peri and post-menopause, to overcome weight loss resistance and achieve their...
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Male Fertility, Miscarriage, and Advanced Maternal Age with WeNatal Founders Ronit and Vida
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#462: Today we are joined by WeNatal founders Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim. After both struggling with miscarriages, Ronit and Vida discovered a gap in the prenatal supplement market—no one was addressing male fertility! So together, they set out to change that. They share their personal journeys that led to the creation of the WeNatal supplement brand and reveal the overlooked role of male fertility in pregnancy losses. We discuss the importance of both partners in the fertility equation, sperm metagenesis, key nutrients and components of a quality prenatal supplement, the value of...
info_outline#471: Today Registered Dietitian Lauren Papanos joins us! Lauren is a published nutrition researcher, and the founder of Functional Fueling Nutrition, a virtual private nutrition coaching practice that empowers high-performing women to go from frustrated to thriving with individualized solutions for PCOS, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and other hormonal imbalances.
Lauren shares her journey from competitive cheerleading to her own health crash to becoming a leading expert in functional nutrition and hormone health. We dive into the unique challenges faced by high-performing individuals, the importance of understanding metabolic health, and the intricacies of hormonal imbalances like PCOS and thyroid issues. Lauren also highlights the significance of advanced testing, addresses the role of stress in health, and examines the impact of nutrient deficiencies.
Whether you're navigating hormone issues or seeking to optimize your health through functional nutrition, Lauren provides clear, data-driven insights to cut through the wellness noise. Discover how to understand what’s truly happening in your body and empower yourself to heal from within.
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