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
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...
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Quick Hits: How to Drop the Last or The Only 10 pounds You Want to Lose
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Whether you have lost a good amount of weight but have that last 10 pounds to go or if you only have 5-10 pounds to lose this is the podcast for you! The last or only 10 pounds is always the toughest to get rid of. In this episode, I reveal my top secrets for dropping that last or only 10 pounds you are struggling to lose. Listen to the full episode Try Hormone Balance by Essentially Whole at and use code KAREN10 at checkout for 10% off a one time purchase OR 20% for life with Subscribe and Save. Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health?...
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The Secrets to Transforming Your Midlife Metabolic Health with Mariza Snyder
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional doctor, perimenopause and menopause expert, and the author of eight incredible books, including her most recent, The Essential Oils Menopause Solution. Her #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, has helped women everywhere optimize their health, and her podcast, The Energized Podcast, has over 12 million downloads—empowering women to take control of their health. During this conversation with Dr. Mariza, we learn about the multifaceted hormonal changes women face in midlife. She shares both professional insights and...
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Breathing Easy? Think Again: The Shocking Truth About Air Pollutants and Hormonal Health with Mike Feldstein
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Mike Feldstein is the founder of Jaspr and an air quality expert. With a background in wildfire restoration, air quality consulting, and home remediation during some of the biggest natural disasters, Mike started Jaspr to innovate in air science and technology. His goal is to protect air quality and improve human health using the latest air quality science. Mike is with us today to discuss the critical issue of air pollution. We explore the misconception that indoor air is inherently safer than outdoor air, especially during wildfire seasons, and how pollutants like mercury can...
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The Sun Deficiency Epidemic: Could Sunlight Be the Missing Link in Modern Health? With Gerardo Gutierrez
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
In this enlightening episode, I explore the power of sunlight on health and well-being with Gerardo Gutierrez, affectionately known as Guti. Guti shares his personal journey from battling pre-diabetes, low testosterone, and depression to achieving a healthier lifestyle through regular sun exposure. We talk about common misconceptions regarding sunlight, emphasizing its overlooked benefits and the historical significance of sun therapy. We examine the crucial roles of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light in boosting our physical and mental health, with a particular focus on the importance...
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Quick Hits: My 10 Step Blueprint to Balanced Hormones
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 In this episode I share all of my secrets to balancing your hormones. Follow these ten steps and your body and mind will thank you for it! LMNT: Order your LMNT electrolytes...
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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...
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:
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Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert