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Hormonally Speaking(REPLAY) Starting Strength Training For The First Time In Your 40s & 50s With Tina TangGo here to learn more about Perimenopause Like A Boss.
Think you are too old to start lifting weights?
Here's the truth - you AREN'T, and getting a "late" start can still lead you to the best shape you've ever been in your life!
You're going to learn all about HOW in today's episode with Strength Coach Tina Tang. A latecomer to fitness - she started at age 42 - Tina now shows up 20-year-olds at her gym as she makes it look easy in her 50s.
We talk a...2023-08-2443 min
Hormonally Speaking(REPLAY) Season 3, Episode 17: Understanding Root Causes of PMS & PCOS + The Power Of Bioidenticals w/Dr. Pamela SmithYou and your BFF can grab your spots for Perimenopause Like A Boss here!
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As women, most of us have experienced some form of PMS and we’ve all been told it’s normal from our doctors, commercials for drugs to help it, and society.
But the reality is that just because it's common, it doesn't mean it's normal.
And there's always root causes to PMS and it's bigger, badder sister, PMDD, as well as PCOS. In this week's episode, Dr. Pamela Smith,
Anti-Aging/Functional Medicine specialist and I cover all thi...2023-08-1752 min
Hormonally Speaking(REPLAY) Season 2, Episode 20: The Connection Between Your Thyroid and Your Hormones with Nicole JardimFREE Joy And Abundance Beyond Burnout Summit
Perimenopause Like A Boss (use code "PERIBOSS" at checkout for $60 off for a limited time)
Join me in Los Angeles for the Mindfulness Expo on Sep 23rd! Get your tix here (a 15% discount is built in through this link)
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In today's episode, Nicole Jardim, The Period Girl (and my biggest hormone mentor) breaks down exactly the way your thyroid is impacting your hormones - and how your hormones are impacting your thyroid.
This is essential information for many women because low thyroid fun...2023-08-0857 min
Hormonally Speaking(REPLAY) Season 3, Episode 11: How Your Genes Impact Your Menstrual Cycle w/Christina SandersLinks to events mentioned in the intro:
My Designs for Health Dispensary (where you can sign-up for emails to access the fibroid webinar)
FREE Joy And Abundance Beyond Burnout Summit
Perimenopause Like A Boss (use code "PERIBOSS" at checkout for $60 off for a limited time)
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A lot of us might not think about the fact that our genes may be a part of our heavy periods or PMS, or fibroids or cysts.
Or maybe you do, and you are irritated with your parents for t...2023-08-0351 min
Hormonally Speaking(REPLAY) Season 1, Episode 23: How To Know You Have PCOS And What To Do About It w/Robyn Srigley, aka The Hormone DivaWhat’s a far-too-common menstrual issue that’s not talked about nearly enough?
Well, there’s more than a few, but this one impacts an estimated 1 in 10 women:
Polycystic ovary syndrome, aka PCOS.
This common condition was something I had yet to cover on Hormonally Speaking, so I was truly excited to bring on PCOS expert Robyn Srigley, aka The Hormone Diva.
During our lively chat, we got down to exactly what classifies a woman as having PCOS (which can unfortunately be tough to get diagnosed, even with lab tests).
We also...2023-07-1350 min
Hormonally Speaking(REPLAY) Season 2, Episode 12: How Does Your Liver Impact Your Hormones? w/Christine GarvinIn this episode, Christine breaks down for you exactly how your liver impacts your hormones through everything from cholesterol production to estrogen detoxification.
You'll learn about Phase 1 and Phase 2 liver detox, nutrients necessary for each process, how blood sugar impacts the whole shebang, and the tie-in to your adrenal and gut health.
She also includes daily, monthly, and yearly practices from food to lifestyle that will get your liver humming along wonderfully.
Good liver function is ESSENTIAL to balancing your hormones, and may be the main thing you are missing when working on you...2023-07-0640 minHormonally Speaking(Replay) Season 3, Episode 3: How Stress Is Throwing Off Your Menstrual Cycle w/Christine GarvinLearn more about Perimenopause Like A Boss! Get $50 off with code "BOSS" at checkout.
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You've probably heard that stress impacts your menstrual cycle. And it might have gone in one ear and out the other because well, you gotta get things done.
Problem is, if you are having issues with your period, your body hasn't been able to ignore the impact of stress. And those period issues are a direct result.
Today, I break down for you exactly how stress is impacting your reproductive system via cortisol's (our stress hormone) affect on...2023-06-2739 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 44: Listener's Questions Answered: Perimenopause & Beyond w/Christine Garvin & Marieke SteenMore info about Perimenopause Like A Boss here!
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This week, we are tackling your perimenopause-related questions!
We had over 40 questions submitted, and got through about 6 or so in 75 minutes. So we will be back in future episodes with more answers!
Here's some of the questions we answered in this episode:
-“Any specific ways to support my body and mind while heading into perimenopause?”
-“What kind of hormone testing is best to get overall picture?”
-“Testos...2023-06-221h 19
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 31: Healing The Body Through Neuroscience with Alyssa ChangGet 20% off any class with code "moving" at our Hormone School. Or join us for Bringing Sexy Back: Kick Start A Lagging Sex Drive.
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Did you know that stress ultimately comes from the brain?
Yet we rarely focus on the brain when it comes to the root cause of not only stress and nervous system dysregulation, but long-standing pain in
the body.
And we’re not referring to talk therapy here. There are specific brain exercises we can do to help process old trauma and rewire the nervous system. An...2023-03-2344 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 25: Why You Are Struggling With Sleep And What To Do About It w/Christine GarvinSign-up for Sleep: How To Get It - And How To Keep It - All Night!
Sleep is a crucial aspect of our overall health and well-being, and yet, it seems like more and more people are struggling with getting a good night's rest.
Women, in particular, seem to be affected by sleep issues as they age.
But what exactly is the connection between sleep and our health, and why is it so important to get enough of it?
In this week's episode, Christine discusses the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual pr...2023-02-0825 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 20: Five Keys To Making Your Menstrual Cycle Flow In 2023 w/Christine GarvinPlease note, this is a recording of a workshop. Although the Hormone Breakthrough Blueprint deal is no longer available, you can sign-up on our waitlist to be notified when the next session begins.
Tired of having your period be the thing you dread every month?
Dealing with period issues for not only days, but weeks on end?
Make 2023 the year you finally change your period story to one where you love and embrace her, because she's become a pleasure to have!
During this 30-minute webinar, I'm going to give you the five...2023-01-0338 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 19: Top 10 Episodes Of 2022!Happy holidays!
Sign-up for Five Keys To Make Your Menstrual Cycle Flow In 2023 here.
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We're here with the 10 top ranked episodes of 2022, and we're counting 'em down from 10 to number 1 (like that old Kasey Kasem reference?).
As I mention in the podcast, I want you to have easy access to all the episodes. So here are their direct links:
10. Season 4, Episode 11: Learn The Real Deal About Bioidentical HRT In Perimenopause w/Jill Chmielewski
9. Season 3, Episode 21: Restore Your Metabolism with Dr. Ashley Dwyer
8. Season 3, Episode 13: Underlying Ca...2022-12-2927 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 14: Breaking Free From The Trauma That Is Wrecking Your Hormones with Kelly KristinI talk a lot about trauma and how it can affect our physical healing journey. For most people, the missing component to experiencing true healing is acknowledging and working on their trauma.
There is no one better to discuss this area with than Kelly Kristen. She is a life and relationship coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist best selling author, host of the Worshipped Woman podcast, and creator of the ICE healing method.
What We Cover:
✨The difference between little and big traumas
✨Why we get so caught up in our emotions
✨The importan...2022-11-2351 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 13: Embracing Simplicity When It Comes To Your Hormones with Jenn PikeStarting a new health journey can feel like it is one more thing to take on in life.
Women especially are expected to do it all, so how are we supposed to fit in healing ourselves?
This is why I really enjoyed with Jenn Pike, simplicity guru and Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist specializing in women’s health and hormones.
What We Cover:
✨Jenn’s story of how she learned she was burnt out and doing too much
✨What the steps are to get out of the burnout state ✨What happens when we don’t listen...2022-11-1656 minHormonally SpeakingBONUS EPISODE: Why You Should Care About Estrogen Metabolism More Than Anything Else If You Have Period ProblemsIn today's bonus episode, I share with you what estrogen metabolism is, where it takes place, how to make sure your body is doing it better, and why it may be the biggest issue underlying your period problems.
Want to see the graphics I share: Head over to the video recording on Youtube.
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Interested in learning more about this and all the other ways to make your period easier and better? Join the Hormone Breakthrough Blueprint waitlist, and be the first to know when this signature program launches for 2023!
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Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 12: Herbs And Flower Essences For Gut & Menstrual Issues with Sara Marie MillerA lot of times when it comes to healing, we can overlook what other cultures have used for centuries as powerful healing remedies such as herbs, nature, and flower essences.
Today I bring on the show clinical herbalist, nutritionist, flower essence practitioner, postpartum doula, artist, and podcast host of Thyme in the Studio, Sara Miller. She is passionate about womb wellness and loves helping folks to be more resilient, happy, and healthy through plant connection, nourishment, rest, creativity, and self-compassion.
What We Cover:
✨Sara’s journey to studying herbalism
✨How to calm the ner...2022-11-0954 minHormonally SpeakingBONUS EPISODE: Using Mindset To Achieve The Health (& Life!) You WantWhat's the big missing ingredient that keeps people struggling with their health?
Mindset.
Today, I'm sharing with you my own journey around getting my mind SET RIGHT, and the three pillars to shifting mindset FOR GOOD. Whether it's hormone or autoimmune issues, money, work, or family issues, mindset is the key to making changes stick.
Interested in getting on the Hormone Breakthrough Blueprint waitlist? You can grab a spot here: https://christinegarvin.com/hormone-breakthrough-blueprint-waitlist/
Wanna be a part of our Holiday Mindfulness Challenge? Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/847574556259005.
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Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 10: Get Empowered Against Breast Cancer Reoccurrence with Dr. Carol LourieHere’s the truth — illness starts before the symptoms appear. Treating only the symptoms of a disease does not help you recover your health. You need to get to the bottom of what caused your illness to begin your healing journey.
I’m speaking with gifted practitioner Dr. Carol Lourie on the podcast today to help us navigate the world of breast cancer. Dr. Lourie has over three decades of clinical experience as a naturopath, acupuncturist and homeopath, and has helped 1000s of women recover their health.
What we cover:
✨How Carol got into doing thi...2022-10-1952 minHormonally SpeakingBONUS EPISODE: How To Hack Your Metabolism & Make It More FlexibleIn this bonus episode of Hormonally Speaking, I talk about a new device I've been using for a few weeks called Lumen.
It helps you hack your metabolism by telling you whether you are burning fat or carbs via measuring your CO2 levels.
I share how I've been using it, and what it has shown me about my own metabolism. It's pretty amazing to see how your body is responding in real time!
Interested in learning more about Lumen? Check out more info here. And if you decide to purchase it, use code "CHRISTIN...2022-10-1715 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 9: Mineral Imbalances & Your Period with Kasey GoinsSometimes what we blame on hormones is not that simple.
As you’ll learn on today’s episode of Hormonally Speaking, there are root cause issues that underlie hormonal imbalances. Kasey Goins, a functional diagnostic nutritionist, expert in women’s health, and former physician assistant focuses on getting to this root cause with her clients to help solve not only their hormonal issues, but other health concerns, as well.
We discuss:
✨Kasey’s experience of being a Physicians Assistant and why she left the field in order to work with functional nutrition
✨Why mineral...2022-10-1248 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 8: How To Make Your Life A Low Tox Life w/Alexx StuartGetting the toxins out of your life seems to be a buzzword these days, but what does living a low toxin life actually look like?
I'm so happy to chat with Alexx Stuart, founder of Low Tox Life, to discuss how to live this kind of lifestyle, what it looks like, and the many benefits it provides.
Some of the topics we discuss include:
✨Alexx's personal story of becoming antiobitic-resistant with strep and not having a period for 2 years, being diagnosed with early-onset menopause, and how this led to removing toxins from her life...2022-10-0552 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 7: Mastering Your Wellness w/Lauren SanchezGetting and staying healthy can feel really confusing sometimes.
There's so much information out there - a lot of it conflicting - and it can make many of us feel overwhelmed, unsure, and can keep us from moving forward.
Luckily, there are people like Lauren Sanchez, who is helping to cut through the chaos and deliver the experts who know how to get to the root of the issue(s).
Lauren is now on her sixth (!) season of the Total Wellness Mastery Show, and she has learned quite a few things over the years. ...2022-09-2752 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 6: Learn How To Reset Your Stress w/Dr. Erin KinneyDid you know stress can affect every single function in the body?
Today we talk with Stress Reset Expert Dr. Erin Kinney and learn how everyone can manage their stress better so it they can regain their hormonal health.
We also talk about:
-Dr. Kinney's own journey with stress and what led her to helping others
-The role that the amygdala plays in everyday stress
-What cortisol resistance is, and how it is similar to insulin resistance
-How to practice "doing nothing"
-Meditation isn't necessarily what you...2022-09-2050 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 5: Chasing and Finding Your Story (And How This Impacts Your Hormones) w/Tracy HopkinsHave you ever chased a story?
Do you have any idea what that means?
Well, if you don't already know, you are about to find out today.
Chasing a story is a revolutionary idea of throwing out the traditional storytelling technique of tying things up with a bow, where the audience takes in a lesson the storytelling is giving.
Instead, the story is worthy in-and-of-itself without a perfect ending, and the audience has a chance to "chase the story" by asking questions of the storyteller. And eek! This is what I'm going to b...2022-09-1455 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 4: Why Meno(pause) Can Be The Sexiest Time of Your Life with Dr. Sharon StillsAs cycling people, we've long been taught that our fun, exciting, sexual selves end at menopause.
But that's simply not true, and Dr. Sharon Stills is here to bust that myth wide open!
In today's episode, we are covering all the good stuff, including:
✨ Why perimenopause and menopause can be the BEST time in your life, not the worst
✨ Finding your sexy self in menopause
✨ Dr. Stills favorite way to test hormones (how she's been doing it for the last 20 years!)
And we DEEP DIVE into bioidentical hormone replaceme...2022-09-0651 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 3: How Mold Can Be Toxic For Your Hormones & Beyond with Bridgit DannerIndoor mold is unfortunately a common problem that contributes to allergies, asthma, brain fog, and moodiness. But did you know it can also impact your hormones?
When indoor mold is toxic (there are about 13 toxic species), it impacts the cells, brain, and body systems in a myriad of ways. Mold releases something called mycotoxins in the body, which causes many of the debilitating symptoms people are dealing with.
Functional Health Coach and Detox expert Bridgit Danner joins me in this episode to help break down exactly what is happening when mold gets inside your body, and what...2022-08-3051 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 2: How Estrogen Gene Testing Might Save You From A Breast Cancer Diagnosis w/TJ HillsBreast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. About 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer during her life.
In this episode, I talk to breast cancer survivor and Author of Amazon Book Bestseller, Sex, Drugs, Babies and Breast Cancer: Health Benefits of Estrogen Gene Testing TJ Hills.
TJ and I discuss:
✨ Her story of how she found out she had breast cancer, moved through treatment, and then learned the role of genes in her cancer
✨Which genes impact estrogen metabolism
✨Why Bioresponse DIM may be a better...2022-08-2351 minHormonally SpeakingBONUS EPISODE: Why Protein Is So Important For Your HormonesIn this new bonus episode series, I'm talking about the exact reasons protein is so important for not only your sex hormones, but your thyroid, adrenals, hair, skin & nails, neurotransmitters and more.
I also cover how many grams of protein you should be shooting for a day.
This is the first of weekly (or bi-weekly) short episodes we'll be doing this season to cover topics that are important to YOU. As I mention in the podcast, we'll be setting up a phone line for you to leave questions that I will cover in these shorts, so...2022-08-2018 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Episode 1: Why Allopathic Medicine Won't Heal Your Hormone Issues w/ Dr. Tabatha BarberWelcome to the first episode of season 4 of Hormonally Speaking!
We are kicking off this season with a fabulous guest, Dr. Tabatha Barber, who is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine.
Dr. Barber is a dynamic practitioner and she shares her own experiences of what propels her to do the work she does, including:
-How she went from being a teenage mother to becoming a triple board-certified doctor, and how that paved the way for her to fight for women, their health, and hormonal balance.
-Finding her way to...2022-08-161h 11
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 6 (REPLAY): Living Your Best Life In Perimenopause w/Rachel HughesIn American culture getting older is considered capital B-A-D.
Your looks fade, your worth diminishes (because it's so tied up in those looks...), you become cranky, everything starts to hurt...so the culture tells you.
But the truth is, perimenopause (and the menopause beyond it) can actually be the best time of your life.
In today's episode, perimenopause expert Rachel Hughes and I talk all about peri - the ups and downs, ways to support your body better, and how to shift that outlook. We also cover:
-Body changes - the bet...2022-08-1055 min
Hormonally SpeakingBonus Replay: Surviving The Transition From Perimenopause To Menopause with Maria ClapsFor so long, it seemed like there was just this time of life women would suddenly hit – menopause – and everything went dark. There was really nothing you could do about it.
What a disservice to women! Not only is it not-as-simple as just hitting menopause, it’s also a lie that there’s nothing we can do to ease the transition. Plus, hitting menopause doesn’t mean your life has to be over – you can be just as a vital post-menopause as you are pre-menopause if you know the steps to take care of your body.
In this intervi...2022-08-031h 00
Hormonally SpeakingBonus Replay: A Queen's Approach to Dealing With Fibroids w/Phyllis FrempongIn this episode of Hormonally Speaking, I talk with Phyllis Frempong, otherwise known as "Fibroid Queen," about what it means to holistically approach dealing with with fibroids.
Phyllis has a unique view as she is both a registered nurse AND holistic coach. She understands the best of both worlds, but teaches women how to take care of themselves so that yes, their fibroids can actually shrink, even from a large size.
If you have fibroids and are debating using estrogen blocking drugs or going the surgical route, I highly recommend listening to this episode to learn how d...2022-07-2843 min
Hormonally SpeakingBonus Episode: Working With Fibroids Naturally w/Chunte BatesJuly is Fibroid Awareness month, so I wanted to bring out this episode from my 2021 Hormone Summit.
For any fibroid warriors out there, this interview with Chunte Bates is going to change the way you feel about your fibroids.
Yes, we talk about diet approaches and supportive supplements for when you are dealing with fibroids, and yes, she has naturally shrunk her largest 10cm fibroid to 6cm over time. But the biggest and most important part of this interview is our discussion about how the way you are living your life has to change when you ha...2022-07-2152 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 22: Understanding Your Post-Covid Symptoms w/Vashti KanaheleAre you having random symptoms after having Covid?
Not sure if they are connected?
Today, my good friend and colleague Vashti Kanahele and I talk about the issues we are seeing with clients post-Covid, particularly when it comes to the thyroid and gut.
There are several new studies pointing to how Covid can impact these systems of the body, which we share during our conversation. And we talk about what functional practitioners are seeing across the board.
We also cover:
-Heart health blood test markers that are being impacted by both...2022-07-0850 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 21: Restore Your Metabolism with Dr. Ashley DwyerHave you ever thought you might need metabolic restoration?
Or maybe you are wondering what metabolic restoration even is?
Well, some of us have unfortunately blown out our metabolism with the low-calorie diets we've tried over the years. And our body needs some TLC to bring it back into balance.
That's where Dr. Ashley Dwyer comes in. Dr. Dwyer, a former pharmacist, moved into holistic nutrition counseling and metabolic restoration after her personal frustration with how the medical system handled her health issues.
She has learned that health is all about bio-individ...2022-06-3054 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 20: Using Mindset, Protein, and Weight Training to Craft Your Body w/Cynthia SimsDid you know that weight training can change your life?
On today's episode of Hormonally Speaking, you'll learn directly from Certified Personal Trainer & NPC Bodybuilding Bikini Competitor Cynthia Sims exactly how it can.
And you don't have to be in your 20s or 30s to sculpt the body (and mind) that you want! (Though it doesn't hurt to start then, either.)
We cover:
-How to get into weight training if you've never lifted a single weight before
-Why mindset plays a HUGE role in your fitness, as well as every o...2022-06-1659 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 19: Vaginal Steaming Can Change Your Menstrual Cycle with Keli GarzaI've known about vaginal steaming (sometimes referred to as "yoni steaming") for a while now. In fact, I probably learned about it the same way you may have - when Gwyneth Paltrow introduced it to the wider western world in 2015 via her online magazine, Goop.
There's been a ton of negative press about vaginal steaming since that time, probably because of Paltrow's assertions of its healing properties. What is rarely talked about is that vaginal steaming has been used for thousands of years by nearly all cultures, which Garza shares on her Vaginal Steam World Map. And despite...2022-06-081h 11
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 18: What's Happening Globally & Personally for Women Right Now w/Jen Aly, Diotima Mantineia & Sarah PoetIt feels absolutely bonkers out there right now, for a lack of a better description.
I've been profoundly impacted - yet unsurprised - by the leaked Roe decision, Ukraine's pain, the Uvalde shooting, continued racism, the extreme temperatures in India on a global scale, while also being thrown around by rising prices, houselessness and housing crunches, and an alarming rise in health issues on a local level.
Of course, this is after years of unrest preceding these issues. I knew I needed a reset in my own thinking, because what we've been doing isn't working and it f...2022-06-031h 08
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 16: "You Want Me To Put That Where?" The Power Of Coffee Enemas & Liver Flushes w/Kitty MartoneTime to get dirty, y'all.
Actually, we're getting super clean in this episode, since it's all about coffee enemas and liver flushes!
I'm excited to have Ms. Kitty Martone, aka Healthy Gut Girl, back on the podcast talking about something that makes a lot of people squeamish. But this age-old remedy is making the rounds once again beyond just the "alternative" health community as a powerful way to upregulate your liver function and jump-start your hormonal healing.
We talk (and laugh) about the different reasons you would want to do a coffee enema...2022-05-191h 19Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 15: Understanding Serum (Blood) Labs So You Know What To Ask Your Doctor w/Christine Garvin (audio)In this week's episode, I go over my most recent blood labs to show you what patterns to look for in your own labs, so you can be more informed when going over results with your doctor.
From a functional standpoint, blood labs are a huge help in determining nutritional deficiencies before they turn into something worse. They also help to show early patterns of dysfunction in different systems like your gut, liver, kidneys, adrenals, and thyroid.
The more you understand about these kinds of labs, the more useful conversations you can have with your...2022-05-1152 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 14: How Attachment Theory and Whacked-Out Hormones Are Connected w/Elizabeth GilletteWhat's attachment theory got to do with hormones? More than you might think.
If you haven't heard of attachment theory before, you're going to learn all about it in today's episode with Attachment Specialist Elizabeth Gillette.
Fresh off of releasing her new book, Attachment Theory Workbook for Couples, Elizabeth is sharing how our attachments, which are set when we are children, impact us in our daily lives and relationships.
When I first learned about attachment theory a few years ago, my mind was blown! It explained a whole lot about why I acted the w...2022-05-0446 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 13: Underlying Causes Of Chronic Health Issues with Dr. Tenesha WardsLinks mentioned in the intro:
Creative Intentions Women's Retreat on Sat, April 30th
So You've Learned You've Got A Fibroid...Now What? Free 30 minute webinar on Wed. May 18th 12pm EST
Christine's online hormone & gut school
Today's Episode:
Many people who work in functional medicine have had their own health "breakdown" - which led them into this work.
Dr. Tenesha Wards is no exception. Dr. Wards shares her story of first facing mortality at age 15, and what she and her mom discovered (pre-easy internet acces...2022-04-2750 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 12: Boundaries, Fibroids 101, Gut Health and Quick Update with Christine GarvinCheck out the Fibroids 101 program here. Use code "FIB101" for $25 off.
Head to my website, christinegarvin.com, to sign-up for my free webinar, "Gut On Fire! Cool It Down To Boost Your Hormones."
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Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 10: Healing Breast Cancer Naturally with Katrina FoeWe have a powerful episode today with Katrina Foe, Functional Nutritional Therapist, who went through a journey with breast cancer that is a bit different from the norm.
Any way a person with breast cancer decides to move forward with their healing is completely valid, whether natural, integrative, or conventional. And what works for one person won't necessarily work for another.
Katrina shares her journey with utilizing state-of-the-art functional testing in order to learn the root causes of her cancer, as well as specific treatments based on her genetics.
We talk about her lea...2022-01-2255 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 8: How Ayurveda, Chakras, and Elements Fit Together to Support Your Menstrual Cycle w/Reenee KhannaDid you know that within our menstrual cycle, there are deeper cycles of the chakras, elements, and Ayurvedic types?
Understanding how these different cycles work together to support you during your follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and period phases might be the key that's been missing in determining why your periods are off.
Love Your Moon Cycle Founder Reenee Khanna explains this powerful combination provided from ancient times in order to help us with our present day issues. Being out of sync with these cycles can underlie hormonal imbalances, not to mention cause more stress and other h...2021-12-0937 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 7: My Story, Why I Do This Work, And The Hormone Breakthrough BlueprintToday, I get really personal with you and share my story of nearly losing my life from a fibroid-surgery-gone-wrong.
Nearly dying definitely impacts the way you look at and move through life, and it catapulted me into doing the work that I now do, helping women find their own hormone balance.
Warning: some tears are shed during this episode! But I want you to know how important this life transition and work is to me. And that I've put all of the passion and determination in a program that will help you to determine exactly wh...2021-12-0350 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 5: Five Things I Do Everyday To Support My Hormones w/Christine GarvinI get asked all the time what women should be doing daily to support their hormones. So I thought it was time to put together an episode that outlines the top five things I do everyday to support my hormone & overall health (plus a couple of bonuses!).
Beyond the basics of eating nutritious food, staying hydrated, movement, sleep, and stress reduction, our hormones need other specific support. I spill the beans, which includes:
-What I do to up my protein intake each day
-The best way to combat stress
-The thing t...2021-11-1135 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 4: How To Get Good Healthcare When You Are A Traveler Or Expat w/Vashti KanahelePlanning a long trip or moving abroad for a job or for fun (aka #lifegoals)? Figuring out the healthcare situation in a new place can be both daunting and frustrating.
That's where Expat Health Code comes in.
Especially if you have been working with or using Functional or Naturopathic medicine, it can be hard to find these options outside of the US or Europe. That's why today's guest, Vashti Kanahele, MS, CHHC created Expat Health Code.
Bringing together a Naturopathic Doctor alongside functional health coaches, Vashti has developed a comprehensive experience for the exp...2021-11-0542 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 2: Using the Carnivore Diet To Reverse Diabetes, Autoimmune Disorders, and Heart Disease w/Ede FoxHave you heard of the Carnivore Diet?
If you haven't, this dietary approach is all about eating just animal foods. Yep, no vegetables whatsoever.
And while that may sound like a prescription for heart disease based on conventional thinking, many people embarking on the Carnivore Diet are finding the opposite.
They are enjoying better health than they have in their lifetime.
On today's episode of Hormonally Speaking, I talk with Ede Fox, aka @blackcarnivore, who lost 80 pounds on first a keto - then transitioned to Carnivore - diet. She also reversed multiple au...2021-10-201h 02
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 3, Episode 1: Environmental Toxins Can Wreck Your Hormones & What You Can Do About It w/Lara AdlerWhat's the one thing that so many women are overlooking when trying to fix their hormones?
Environmental toxins.
Sadly, we have a plethora of chemicals in our environment, beauty products, and food that negatively impact both our hormones and overall health in a deep and profound way.
And because many of these chemicals have been deemed "safe," we miss the compound effect they are having inside of our bodies.
In the kick-off episode for our third season of Hormonally Speaking, I speak with environmental toxins expert and self-professed nerd Lara Adler, who breaks...2021-10-141h 18
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 30: Final Episode of the Season and Sneak Peak Into the 2021 Hormone Summit!Learn all about what we're covering in this year's Hormone Summit, plus more.
Haven't signed up for the Summit yet? Head over here IMMEDIATELY if not sooner to grab your spot!
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Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 29: Syncing Your Skin Care with Your Menstrual Cycle w/Rachel KrausDo you change your skincare routine throughout the month? Probably not (I know I don't!).
But why not? It turns out our skin cycles too, based on our hormones (of course).
On today's episode, I'm talking with skin care specialist Rachel Kraus, founder of Dirty Peach Skin, about how our skin changes throughout our menstrual cycle. We dive into what types of products, ingredients, and practices are best depending on if you find yourself in your follicular, ovulatory, luteal, or menstrual phase.
We also talk about toxins found in much of skincare out the...2021-09-0147 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 28: Quitting Alcohol For Emotional Well-Being and Hormone Health w/Tēfa HallockBeen feeling hungover lately after only a glass of wine?
Notice that your energy is off the entire day after enjoying a cocktail?
Does sleep escape you when you include a beer with dinner?
These are all signs that alcohol may be working far more against you these days rather than helping to calm you down.
And it may be one of the biggest reasons your hormones are out of whack.
In this week's episode, I chat with Tēfa Hallock, who decided to quit drinking two years ago when she...2021-08-0955 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 27: Fertility Through Your 40s w/Dr. CleopatraFertility is a tough subject for many women these days, but it doesn’t have to be. In today’s interview, Dr. Cleopatra shares with us how you can not only easily get pregnant in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, but you can also have the superbaby of your dreams!
If you’ve struggled to get pregnant, take heart – Dr. Cleopatra will make you a believer because she’s helped so many women around the world to get there. Focused on what she calls the “primemester” – the 3 months before you fall pregnant – it’s all about using epigenetics and cutting-ed...2021-07-3045 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 26: Eating For Your Cycle with Dr. Beth WestieIn this interview from the 2020 Hormone Summit, I sit down with Dr. Beth Westie to chat about her revolutionary approach to balancing your hormones - eating for your cycle.
We basically have four different bodies throughout our cycle, and Dr. Beth explains the ins and outs of this, and which foods support those different bodies. She blends together cutting-edge research along with Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for a whole-system approach.
This is a super-fun and inspiring interview, so I invite you to dig in and start applying some of her recommendations right away!
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Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 25: How's Your Mindset? It May Be The Key To Your Hormone Issues w/Melissa TurnerHow much are your beliefs and mindset running the game in your body?
When we are dealing with hormonal issues and struggle with endometriosis or other inflammatory illnesses, a lot of us are busy looking for that magic supplement or dietary change. When in reality, we need to be looking for what Endometriosis Expert Melissa Turner calls an "environment of healing."
So many women deal with perfectionism - either naturally inclined to be that way, or because society pressures us to - and from this, stems an epidemic of hormone issues. Problem is, we often turn to th...2021-06-281h 00
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 24: Energy Practices to Support Hormonal Health w/Kambra MeyerIn today's episode, I pulled an interview from the 2020 Hormone Summit vault to look at how trauma impacts our health, with therapist Kambra Meyer.
She and I talk about how trauma from our childhood and beyond can impact our health and hormones in the present day.
Then we dive into a form of therapy called Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT), which can help safely process those traumas and clear the way for better health. Kambra explains exactly how and why this therapy is so effective at rooting out trauma from its source.
Want to try...2021-06-0350 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 23: Long-term Solutions and Quick Bio-Hacks for Constipation w/Marieke SteenWhat is the number #1 issue I hear from clients?
CONSTIPATION.
It's pretty much an epidemic in western societies, for a number of reasons. And a lot of people still don't even realize they have it!
In today's episode, I talk with Functional Nutritionist and Hormone Expert Marieke Steen about what exactly constipation is, what the underlying causes are, and most importantly, how to get things moving.
She shares her own story of being constipated for most of her childhood and young adult years, and the steps she took to get out of the "...2021-05-2743 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 22: Do You Know How Your Emotions and Hormone Issues Are Related? w/Christine GarvinThis week, I dive into the emotional/energetic/soul connection to your hormone (and gut) issues.
We can eat all the clean food, take all the great supplements, make all the lifestyle changes, but if we don't deal with our emotional landscape, our hormonal dysfunction will remain.
Whether you have fibroids, ovarian cysts, polyps, endometriosis, adenomyosis, PMDD or other issues, it's necessary to understand your way of processing emotions, pattern pitfalls, past traumas, and how you move through life. I share the approaches that have helped me the most, including:
-AIT and EFT...2021-05-2139 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 21: Utilizing The Organic Acid Test (OAT) To Support Your Gut And Hormones w/Christine GarvinWhat is the OAT test?
OAT stands for Organic Acid Test, and are compounds that show up in the urine that are byproducts of metabolism. Everything we eat, all the toxins we take in, all the supplements we take are metabolized through processes in the gut, liver, and kidneys so that what is no longer needed can be excreted via our sweat, urine, and stool.
What’s particularly useful about a test like this is that it can show levels of some of the baddest guys out there, including:
*Mold
*Yeast...2021-04-2858 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 19: The Unique Art of Health Coaching And How It Helps You Achieve Your Goals w/Ken KiserUnless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about coaching. Life coaches, business coaches, career coaches...the list goes on.
But health coaching is something that is unique. It provides a space and support for moving through the sometimes tough changes we have to make to improve our overall health and well-being.
On today's episode, I talk with certified ADAPT Functional Health Coach Ken Kiser to breakdown exactly what health coaching is, and how he works with clients. We even jump into a "mini-session" with me in the hot seat.
As a functio...2021-04-1248 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 18: How Mold Can Wreck Havoc On Your Hormones & Health, And What To Do About It w/Ellen LovelaceDo you experience brain fog, memory problems, and headaches that you just can’t get rid of no matter what you try?
What about numbness and tingling in your arms or legs?
Digestive issues not getting any better even after trying every change of diet, supplement, and lifestyle approach possible?
Then there may be something deeper at play. And that thing is mold.
I’m so excited to share this episode with you, because mold is an underlying health issue that isn’t getting the coverage that it deserves.
I dive d...2021-03-1853 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 17: Synching Your Workout With Your Menstrual Cycle w/Jenni HulburtWhat does fitness mean to you?
Is it pushing your body to the limit in order to make gains, or is it pushing yourself to get off the couch to do anything at all?
The truth is, neither of these options are the best for your overall health and well-being. And, there is a different way.
In today's episode, I chat with fitness specialist Jenni Hulburt about how to tap into your own body's cycle in order to move in a way that feels best to you.
We talk about how yo...2021-03-0853 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 16: The Power of Traditional Chinese Medicine To Help Hormone Issues w/Ashley KuperIn today's episode, I sit down with Chinese Medicine practitioner Ashley Kuper to talk about acupuncture, herbs, hormones, and everything in-between.
If you've never quite understood how acupuncture works, you'll totally get it by the end of this interview.
We also talk about what it means when practitioners look at your tongue, take your pulse, and assess your body in ways that are so different from the Western medical approach.
Best of all, we dive deep into how Chinese Medicine views hormonal imbalances and approaches to healing (including a fascinating explanation of the yi...2021-02-221h 05
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 15: Getting and Staying Pregnant After Multiple Miscarriages w/Ashley LooftHave you struggled to get pregnant, or experienced miscarriages?
Do you have a diagnosed (or suspected) underlying hormonal issue such as PCOS or endometriosis?
If *any* of that is part of your experience, today's inspiring episode is for you.
I'm talking to my friend and colleague, Ashley Looft, about her incredible journey towards a viable pregnancy after dealing with multiple miscarriages and hormone imbalances.
You are GUARANTEED to learn something new (at least I did!) about what you can do when nothing else works. Ashley covers:
1) The importance of "cleaning up...2021-02-1157 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 14: Christine's Biggest Health "Ahas" From 2020It was a BIG year on many levels. In today's episode, Christine shares what her biggest realizations around health were this year, including getting to the deeper underlying issues that are at play for nearly every one of us.
If you want to think about what part of your health you'd like to focus on next in 2021, this episode is a great place to start!
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Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 13: Overcoming Trauma And Autoimmunity By Utilizing Yoga+Meditation w/Amber Kleid**Trigger warning** There is a discussion about sexual assault.
This is a powerful episode about what we can accomplish as human beings.
I talk a lot about trauma on this podcast because it is something literally everyone of us has experienced, and it is something that plays a massive role in our health (and hormones!). On today's episode, I sat down with Yoga Practitioner Amber Kleid to talk about how she transformed sexual trauma into a deep reverence for her body and health by using yoga and meditation.
She continues to use these pra...2020-12-1145 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 11: The Changing Landscape of Sexual Health In Medicine w/Dr. Heather QuaileSexual pain, postpardum, perimenopause and menopause care, post-cancer survivorship.
These are all powerful areas that impact so many women's lives, and yet we don't have spaces of support in the medical industry or society at large.
Dr. Heather Quaile aims to change that.
Sexual health is an area that needs to opened up on multiple levels, from healthcare to legislation, and this is where Heather does her work. Viewing sexual pain from a bio/psycho/social approach, she believes in trauma-informed care that comes from a multitude of providers, including allopathic doctors and functional...2020-11-1950 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 10: How Money Impacts Your Hormones and What To Do About It w/Jen AlyHave you ever thought about money impacting your hormone health? After today's episode, you won't miss the connections ever again.
Money has a huge impact on our nervous system, as I discuss with Prosperity & Business Coach Jen Aly. Whether we are entrepreneurs, take care of the family finances, or *don't* want to look at money, it can cause physiological, emotional, and energetic stress that in turn affects our hormones.
As a creative, Jen knows all-too-well the pitfalls of not facing money head-on. She shares her story with us, and how she ended up becoming a mo...2020-10-2752 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 9: It's Nearly Here! Sneak Peek at the 2020 Hormone Summit (and All the Good Stuff You're Going to Learn)In today's episode, Christine dives into everything the Summit will cover from A-Z.
Haven't signed up for the Summit yet? Head over to https://christinegarvin.com/2020hormonesummit/ to grab your FREE spot!
Wanna win the Daysy Fertility Tracker? Be sure to follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/christinegarvin/, and https://www.instagram.com/daysyfertilitytracker/, and sign up for the Summit.
Are you looking to get pregnant soon and need some help getting there? Win Dr. Cleopatra’s "Get Pregnant in No Time Formula” (worth $479!!) by following us at https://www.insta...2020-09-1829 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 8: From Fibromyalgia to Menopause, How Cannabis Can Help You w/Dr. Michele Ross**Ready to sign-up for the 2020 Hormone Summit? You can do so here**
Without a doubt, you've heard about the many benefits of CBD, considering it's everywhere these days.
But do you know how supportive CBD or THC, or best yet, the *combination* of the two can be for reproductive and autoimmune issues?
In today's interview, I sat down with Dr. Michele Ross, a neuroscientist that studied addiction who fell into using cannabis after debilitating illness struck her and nothing else would help.
Once wheelchair bound and on oxygen after surviving deadly bloodclot...2020-08-251h 10
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 7: Opening Up The Lines of Healthcare Communication w/Sexual Health Pharmacist Tara ThompsonAre you able to talk to your doctor about your sexual health concerns?
Are you aware of the myriad of ways you can deal with everything from bacterial vaginosis to vulvodynia to STDs to hormone issues?
If not, today's episode is here to rescue you. I sat down with Sexual Health Pharmacist Tara Thompson and we discussed all the ways that you can be supported when it comes to your sexual health, from traditional medications and therapies to over-the-counter options, pelvic floor health, and functional approaches from supplements to herbs.
Tara's mission is t...2020-08-1354 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 6: What Does True Nourishment Do For Your Body? And Why You Need It Now More Than Ever w/Ellie Thomas**As I mentioned in the intro, YOU CAN VOTE FOR THIS PODCAST in the WEGO Health Awards here: https://www.wegohealth.com/98701878/awards. If it asks you to put in a web address for the podcast, this is the one you want to use: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2019-hormone-summit/id1481771518. THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to vote!!**
This week's episode is with Ellie Thomas, Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Deep Transformational Coach, and it's all about nourishment.
Ellie focuses on teaching women how to properly nourish their bodies in order to support...2020-07-2948 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 5: Finding Your Fertility When You Have Endometriosis w/Lizzie Alexander, PhDFertility issues are very common for women these days, but what happens if you have the added layer of endometriosis?
For those that don't know, endometriosis is a condition where the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus (when it should only be inside of the uterus) and causes an incredible amount of pain both during a woman's period and ovulation, and for some women, throughout the month.
In today's interview, I chat with Lizzie Alexander, PhD, who is The Endo Fertility Specialist. She works with women who have endometriosis who have struggled to get pregnant...2020-07-2353 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 4: Supporting Your Immune System During Covid (And All The Time) w/Ellen SyversenThere has been a ton of focus on mask-wearing, social distancing, and staying-at-home since Covid became a pandemic.
While all of these approaches are necessary in slowing down the spread of the virus, on the whole, we are not talking about what is necessary to diminish the impact of the virus on individuals: a healthy immune system.
Today, I’m talking with my colleague Ellen Syversen, Holistic Nutritional Counseling and Therapy, about what we need to do to support our immune systems to both tackle this virus, and the many others that come our way at any g...2020-07-1647 minHormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 3: How Do Your Adrenals Impact Your Hormones? w/Christine GarvinIn today's episode, I ride solo to talk about one of the three major things that underlies your hormone health: your adrenals.
Often overlooked when it comes to hormones, how your adrenals are functioning is actually at the root of how your menstrual cycle is doing.
When I run hormone labs on clients, I look to their adrenal health first (as measured by a 4-point cortisol test) before we begin to tackle estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Why? I tell you the exact reasons in this episode. And hint: it's not about "adrenal fatigue" (and...2020-07-0949 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 2: Astrological Outlook For The Second Half Of 2020 w/Diotima MantineiaToday, we’re headed a bit off track from the usual hormone and gut talk as I sit down with Astrologer Diotima Mantineia.
But don’t get me wrong – this episode is about health – our own, our community’s, and our planet’s – just as much as any other.
Diotima takes us into a journey of what the stars (and planets) are telling us about the rest of 2020 – and into 2021. We talk Covid, the protests, the precipice where America finds itself – and we talk about how to use astrology to support your OWN health and immune system.
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Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 1: Are You Addicted To Stress? How To Get Over It And Heal Your Hormones w/Dr. Mariza SynderWelcome to Season 2 of the Hormonally Speaking podcast! We’re kicking off this season with an amazing guest and topic.
Stress has become such a big part of nearly every woman’s life that many of us wear it as a badge of honor. Being busy makes us feel good on some level, even as it begins to impact our sleep, mood, and hormones.
But did you know that you might actually be ADDICTED to stress?
In today’s episode, I dive deep into this topic with the wonderful Dr. Mariza Synder, a Functiona...2020-06-241h 11
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 1, Episode 26: Understanding the GI-Map, MRT Food Sensitivities, and Other Functional GI Labs w/Andrea DahlmanDo you have digestive issues that just don't get better, no matter how much you change your diet?
Are you bogged down by joint pain, allergies, or fatigue, and just can't seem to figure out why?
Hormones out-of-whack no matter how many supplements you take?
Symptoms can give us some information, but unfortunately they don't tell us exactly what is going on in our gut. Luckily, we now have access to lab testing that DOES tell us what's happening deep in our gastrointestinal tract.
Functional nutritionists utilize these lab tests to see what...2020-05-2151 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 1, Episode 25: Healing PMDD with Rebecca SairsOne of the most popular episodes on Hormonally Speaking is with Rebecca Sairs about PMDD. We didn't have a chance to cover her story during that episode, so I thought I'd bring her back to find out how she first discovered she had PMDD and the ups and downs of healing it over the years.
If you haven't heard about PMDD, it stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and is even classified in the DSM-5.
Think of it as PMS on steroids. It can include intense mood swings, marked irritability or anger, depression and anxiety in...2020-05-1545 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 1, Episode 24: Passion, Focus, & Success: A Conversation With Award Winning Writer & Photographer Lola Akinmade“If you go into something just for the money, then when times get really tough, emotionally, it’s going to drain you. But if you go into something because you are passionate about it, you’re going to be a lot more resilient. So that when it does dip, you’re still going to have that passion, because this is what you want to do, it’s just life is taking you a different route right now.”
A message for our times!
In this episode of Hormonally Speaking, I talk with my old friend Lola Akinmade, who has...2020-05-0456 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 1, Episode 22: A Sacred Pause: Women, Breath, and Hormones In The Time Of Corona w/Sarah PoetI've got a special episode for you this week that is wildly pertinent for the time we are living in.
Many of us are stressed to the gills due to the lockdown's impact on our economy and our paychecks, having to keep kids at home all day and teach them, and missing out on physical, in-person connection.
But even with all of the negatives we are experiencing, there's something deeper and profoundly healing bubbling under the surface.
What if the way we were living before Corona was unsustainable not only for the Earth, but fo...2020-04-0853 minHormonally SpeakingBONUS SHORT: EFT To Connect To and Trust Your Higher SelfLast week, I led a class via Zoom where we used movement medicine (a little something I like to call "Metamorphosis Ritual Groove") combined with a spontaneous EFT session on connecting to and trusting your higher self, and finished off with a 20-minute meditation session.
I believe in times like these, we need to use all the tools and magic possible to stay in our bodies, stay safe, and rise above the noise. Movement grounds the body, EFT clears and processes gunked up energy and emotions, and meditation turns down the noise.
A few of th...2020-04-0613 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 1, Episode 21: An Integrative Approach to Healing Vulvodynia w/Hannah Matluck of the V HiveDo you experience vaginal symptoms that didn't go away after being treated for yeast or vaginosis? Or do you deal with vaginal burning and itching in the absence of an infection?
Then it just may be Vulvodynia.
In this episode, I dive in with Hannah Matluck, who founded the podcast and website V Hive, after her own battle and journey with this not-talked-about-enough painful condition.
You'll learn about the many different approaches that Hannah took to heal her condition, what worked and what didn't, and how it takes a multi-pronged approach - including pelvic floo...2020-03-311h 05
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 1, Episode 20: The Battle Of A Lifetime: Learning To Live With Stage 4 Breast Cancer w/Tara CoyoteWhen you get the worst diagnosis you possibly can in your mid-40s, what do you do?
Well, if you are Tara Coyote, you take it on full-speed ahead.
For the last 3.5 years, she has gone toe-to-toe with breast cancer, dealing with it both holistically and eventually, after her life got turned upside down, with chemo. She has had many "aha"s along the way that made her drop all pretenses, and she is no longer tethered to the "right way" with her health choices.
She follows that which allows her to keep liv...2020-03-1859 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 18: Functional Coaches Chat! Hair Mineral Analysis, Heavy Metals+Hormones, and More!In this episode, I chat with my colleague, Angie Plackis, about a MULTITUDE of cool functional stuff, including:
-Hair mineral analysis - What it is, how you read it, and how it can help regulate your hormones, thyroid, and adrenals
-The difference between blood tests and hair mineral analysis and where blood tests fail us, especially when it comes to our thyroid
-How heavy metals negatively impact our body and hormone health
-Why minerals are so important to our overall health and why most of us are deficient in multiple ones...2020-03-0554 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 14: This Explains Everything! What PMDD Is, And What To Do About It With Rebecca SairsMost of us know all too well about the dreaded PMS, but have you heard of PMDD? If you suffer from extreme PMS symptoms that last much longer than the typical few days before your period, you may actually have PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This disorder is even classified in the DSM-5, the psychiatric diagnostic manual.
Today's guest, Rebecca Sairs, knows about this disorder intimately. Through both her education and personal experience, she has learned how to tackle PMDD from a holistic perspective, which we dive into in this episode. How do you determine if you h...2020-01-1534 minHormonally SpeakingEpisode 13: Excruciating PMS, Hormone Balance After 40, And Missing Libido: Christine Answers Your QuestionsIn this episode of Hormonally Speaking, Christine runs a solo show to answer some hormone-related questions from listeners. These include:
-What's the first thing I should do to deal with my excruciating PMS?
-I read that you balanced out your hormones at age 40 after all of your surgeries. How did you do that?
- I miss my libido! What can I do?
She also dives more into her own story about her fibroid-surgery gone wrong, and ways to approach surgery that take into account what complications can look like, and what...2019-12-201h 13
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 12: How Abdominal Massage & Fertility Awareness Method Can Change Your Life with Ashley MarieWhat can *really* change your reproductive life? Two things we talk about in today's episode of Hormonally Speaking.
I absolutely loved having this conversation with Ashley Marie, who is a licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist specializing in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy.
And if you've never heard of Maya Abdominal Therapy, you are about to learn something EVERY woman should know about.
You probably know by now that I'm into doing just about anything to help women with their fibroids, and this is one technique that can help tremendously. It also supports every...2019-12-1141 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 11: The Connection Between Anxiety and Hormones with Nina Boyce of "Nourished With Nina"Do you struggle with anxiety? Your hormones may be the culprit.
In this interview with Nina Boyce of "Nourished with Nina" fame, we cover how anxiety and hormones are connected, and what you can do about it. We also dive into the four phases of your menstrual cycle, what they mean, and ways you can physically and emotionally support yourself through each individual phase.
A topic near and dear to my own heart is the necessity of advocating for yourself and your health, and Nina and I talk about the whys and hows of doing this, and ho...2019-12-0456 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 10: Tackling Endometriosis From A Scientific Perspective w/Lara ThiemeToday I chat with Lara Thieme, a PhD Candidate at the Institute for Infectious Diseases and Infection Control at Jena University Hospital, Germany. She is an incredibly knowledgeable scientist who I met in Nicole Jardim's Fix Your Period Apprenticeship. She's also on her own journey to heal endometriosis with food, supplements, and lifestyle approaches.
In this interview we cover:
- Her area of expertise: biofilms (very important for those of you who face candida or antibiotic resistance!)
-The underlying issues that cause or activate endometriosis
-New testing on the horizon for end...2019-11-0652 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 9: Facing Lyme, Xenoestrogens, and Other Toxins with Vashti KaneheleThis super informative interview with Vashti is all about her own crazy and intense experience of being diagnosed with Lyme (and other co-infections), how this impacted both her hormonal and total health, and how she fought her way back. I learned a LOT about what to do to treat Lyme. We also dive into xenoestrogens and how they impact our hormones, as well as something that's just starting to gain attention: breast implant illness. You'll want to settle in for this incredible one!
Vashti Kanahele is a certified Integrative Women's Health Coach, Hormone Specialist, and Environmental Toxins Educa...2019-10-3043 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 8: 2019 Hormone Summit: Estrogen Dominance, Fibroids, and Ovarian Cysts, Oh My! with Christine GarvinIn the final interview of the 2019 Hormone Summit, you'll hear from someone close to my heart...
...Me :)
I tell you all about the "why* I created this Summit, and the tragedy that led to my obsession with all things hormones. I explain estrogen dominance, and how to deal with possible effect including fibroids, cysts, extreme PMS symptoms, and more.
I share with you my most recent DUTCH test so you can see what it looks like and why it is so helpful in figuring out what's happening for YOU.
I also an...2019-09-2947 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 7: 2019 Hormone Summit: Understanding How and When to Use Bioidentical Progesterone with Kitty Martone, Healthy Gut GirlIt’s Day 5 of the 2019 Hormone Summit, and you’ve learned what to do about PMS, skin issues, hormone testing and perimenopause. Now it’s time to learn about when to use bioidentical progesterone with the Healthy Gut Girl herself, Kitty Martone. Kitty has a wealth of knowledge – both professional and personal – when it comes to this aspect of hormonal balance. You’re going to be blown away and understand this approach so much better by the end of the interview. Enjoy!
Kitty is a certified Holistic Health Practitioner, a certified Nutritional Counselor and certified Master Herbalist. She is known...2019-09-271h 00
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 6: 2019 Hormone Summit: Hormone Lab Testing with Robin RandisiIt's Day 4 of the 2019 Hormone Summit, and today we're talking about how to test those hormones with Functional Nutritionist Robin Randisi! This is a SUPER important area of hormones that is often overlooked, or aren't tested until the last possible moment. Understanding the different tests available out there empowers YOU to know how to talk to your doctor. Plus, Robin fills us in on the easiest, least-expensive, and tried-and-true test of all!
Robin is a functional nutritionist specializing in helping women in their 20’s and 30’s with period problems, pelvic pain, and autoimmune conditions. She uses a root...2019-09-2644 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 5: 2019 Hormone Summit: What Do I Do About Perimenopause? With Dr. Anna GarrettIt's the interview many of you have been waiting for - let's talk perimenopause! Every menstruating woman will eventually get there, and some women are hitting it earlier in their mid-late 30s. So it's important to understand what's happening and what you can do about it. Luckily, we have an expert on tap today: Dr. Anna Garrett, who is not only a Certified Coach, but also a Doctor of Pharmacy, so her expertise straddles the two worlds of healthcare approaches. She wants you to feel empowered as you approach and find yourself in perimenopause, so listen closely to this...2019-09-2642 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 4: 2019 Hormone Summit: Tackling PMS (And Other Period Issues) With Nicole Jardim, The Period GirlDay 3 of the 2019 Hormone Summit brings us an interview with one of my favorite people, The Period Girl herself, Nicole Jardim. We chat all things PMS, and Nicole goes in-depth about what is happening in your body when PMS strikes. It's a multilayered process, but luckily Nicole tells you where to begin to help banish this bane of many women's existence. And she somehow makes the whole process seem fun and easy!
Nicole is a Certified Women’s Health Coach and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their ho...2019-09-2558 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 3: 2019 Hormone Summit: Using Intuition to Balance Your Hormones with Katie Beecher, Medical IntuitiveThe next interview of Day 2 of the 2019 Hormone Summit is all about how your hormones and intuition are connected. And I called upon the woman I knew would be perfect to talk about this area: Medical Intuitive Katie Beecher. Katie combines her training as a Licensed Professional Counselor with her innate gift for intuition to help people figure out what is happening with their health. But even better, she teaches YOU how to connect to your intuition to set you on the right healing path. You might want to pull out a pen and some paper for this one!
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Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 2: 2019 Hormone Summit: "Bringing the Downstairs UpFront” with Amanda Hayes Fugate, Pelvic Floor Physical TherapistWelcome back to day 2 of the 2019 Hormone Summit! It’s time to “Bring the Downstairs UpFront” with Amanda Hayes Fugate (her awesome catchphrase!). Amanda is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, and today we’re talking about how important this area is to our hormones, sexual health, and emotional well-being. If you don’t know anything about your pelvic floor, you’re about to fall in love with this rarely-talked about body part. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some incredible pelvic floor knowledge!
Amanda went to Western Carolina University in 2007 with the unique goal of being a pelvic health therapist – sh...2019-09-2439 min
Hormonally SpeakingEpisode 1: 2019 Hormone Summit: Skin and Hormone Health with Naturopath Brooke VenablesGet ready to learn all about how your hormones have been impacting your skin. If you have acne, psoriasis, or eczema, you definitely want to tune in!
Brooke graduated from the Australian Institute of holistic medicine in 2005 and has been specializing in skin and hormones for the past 8 years. She has experience working in technical support for fellow practitioners, creating protocols in some of Perth’s prestigious multi-disciplinary clinics and overseas alongside doctors and dermatologists. Brooke is committed to ongoing professional development and is passionate about empowering and educating women in their skin and hormone health so th...2019-09-2335 min