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The Dr Kirstin ShowThe Embodied Healing Framework: 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Energy, Voice & Inner Safety Ep. 80These are the emotional, biological, and nervous system tools no one teaches—but they’re the foundation for healing burnout, chronic stress, and even autoimmune symptoms.What if your symptoms aren’t the problem—but the body’s way of showing you what’s unresolved?In this episode, Dr. Kirstin walks you through The Embodied Healing Path, her 7-step method to help high-achieving women finally understand what chronic burnout, fatigue, autoimmune issues, and anxiety are really trying to say.You’ll learn why mindset work alone isn’t enough, why suppressed emotions like anger and guilt...2025-05-0943 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowWhat If This Is Happening For You? (The Real Work of Releasing, Learning & Moving Forward) Ep. 79What if your biggest challenge right now… is actually here to help you transform?In this episode, I’m diving deep into something I’ve personally been moving through—and maybe you are too. It’s the tension between holding on and letting go. The looping thoughts, the shame spirals, the quiet ways we keep punishing ourselves for past mistakes.And the shift that’s asking to happen now: What if this is happening for you, not to you?From the collective chaos to the personal unraveling, I’m sharing the powerful questions, emotional trut...2025-05-0243 minThe Dr Kirstin Show3 Signs Your Burnout Recovery Is Fueled by Desperation (And How to Shift into Confidence) Ep. 78In this episode of The Dr. Kirstin Show, I’m sharing a deeply personal experience that uncovered the hidden voice behind my own burnout and how shifting that voice changed everything.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things: the supplements, the protocols, the self-care, but you’re still exhausted, anxious, or stuck in chronic symptoms, this episode will shift your perspective and perhaps shine light on a pattern you didn't even know what driving your choices, decisions and why you're still burned out and don't have what you want: Tune in...2025-04-2536 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowYou Don't Need Another Protocol - You Need A Pattern Interrupt (Ep 77)Have you ever found yourself doing all the “right” things — the supplements, the routines, the protocols — and still feeling depleted, disconnected, or like your body is shutting down anyway?You'll find this episode is a bit different from our normal. It’s not a checklist. It’s not a how-to. It’s a transmission from the in-between — between grief and growth, between letting go and rising up.Dr. Kirstin shares a deeply personal reflection on the passing of her 103-year-old grandfather, her body’s recent whispers (think: coffee suddenly feeling “aggressive” and sunlight becoming medicine), and the profound reali...2025-04-1846 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowI Ignored My Own Symptoms For Years Ep 76Have you ever done all the healing—therapy, journaling, self-care—and still felt like no one truly sees you? Like you’re holding everyone else together… but no one’s holding you?In today’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal (and very common) pattern that so many high-achieving moms fall into without even realizing it. It’s the hidden loop of over-functioning, people-pleasing, and emotional self-abandonment that creates chronic stress, burnout, and even physical illness—even when you’re doing the mindset work and trying to “take care of yourself.”We talk about the exact belief that wa...2025-04-1138 minThe Dr Kirstin Show5 Mindfulness Tools That Will Shift You Out of Burnout (in Under 5 Minutes a Day) Ep: 75If you’re a high-achieving mom who's exhausted, anxious, and burned out—but too overwhelmed to sit through long meditations or mindfulness routines—this episode is for you. In less than 5 minutes a day, these 5 powerful mindfulness tools will help you:- Calm your nervous system- Rewire your stress response- Reconnect with your body- Build emotional resilience- And finally feel like yourself againInside this episode we cover:1. The breathing technique that lowers cortisol instantly2. A guided medita...2025-04-041h 09The Dr Kirstin ShowRestore Your Energy & Adrenal Health – Plus 3 Hidden Traps That Keep Moms Exhausted Ep: 74In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, we're diving deep into adrenal health, stress, and why so many moms struggle with chronic fatigue, cravings, and burnout—despite doing "all the right things." If you're constantly reaching for caffeine, sugar, or salt, feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep, or dealing with anxiety, brain fog, and gut issues, this episode is for you.We cover:-The overlooked connection between your nervous system, adrenals, and chronic fatigue-Why cravings for caffeine, sugar, and salt might be a sign of deeper imbalances-H...2025-03-2153 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowBeyond Burnout: How Your Dharma Holds the Key to Health & Fulfillment Ep. 73In this powerful episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I sit down with Katie Farinas, host of Mom on the Verge, to dive into a truth most moms are never told about healing. If you've done "all the right things"—addressed hormones, diet, stress—yet still feel exhausted, stuck, and disconnected, this episode is for you.Tune in to discover:Why chronic health struggles are often your body's way of redirecting youThe surprising link between purpose, intuition, and nervous system regulationHow suppressed emotions and old conditioning keep moms in burnout modeThe role of brea...2025-03-141h 01The Dr Kirstin ShowHow to Recover From Burnout & Depletion in Motherhood – Plus 3 Common Traps That Keep Moms Stuck Ep: 72In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m revealing the missing piece that transformed my own journey from burnout and depletion to thriving in both health and motherhood. If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel exhausted despite addressing hormones, diet, and stress—or why motherhood feels more like survival than joy—this episode is for you.Tune in to discover:✔️ Why being a "good mom" shouldn't mean sacrificing your health✔️ The real reason you’re still exhausted—even after doing "all the right things...2025-03-0448 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowBeyond Medicine Solutions For Endometriosis Ep: 71Continuing with the "How I See It" Series, in this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m breaking down the deeper layers of endometriosis—beyond hormones and inflammation—to reveal what’s truly driving chronic pain and exhaustion for so many women and moms. If you’ve struggled with painful cycles, fatigue, or even infertility, this conversation will shift your perspective on how you approach healing & managing endometriosis.Tune in to discover:- Why endometriosis is more than just a hormonal imbalance—and what that means for healing- The surprising c...2025-02-211h 20The Dr Kirstin ShowThe #1 Missing Link I HAD to Learn To End Burnout And Heal My Chronic Health Issues As a Mom Ep: 70What if the root of your chronic health struggles, burnout, and overwhelm wasn't about doing more & finding the right protocol, but learning to meet the needs you've been taught to ignore?In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I'm sharing the crucial understanding that transformed my own journey from burnout, endometriosis, migraines, overwhelm and exhausted to thriving in both my health and motherhood. If you're stuck in the cycle of pushing through fatigue, feeling guilty for resting, and watching your health decline despite trying "all the right things," this episode will change everything.2025-02-1559 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowEp 69: The Missing Piece in Your Journey To Better HealthWhat if the reason you’re stuck in your healing journey isn’t because you need to do more, but because your body doesn’t feel safe enough to change?
In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m kicking off a new series where I break down the biggest health challenges I see—autoimmune disease, gut issues, hormone imbalances, chronic fatigue, and more—through the lens of deep transformation. If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this episode is for you. We’re diving into why stress, capacity, and safety are the true...2025-01-311h 07The Dr Kirstin ShowEp 68: Rest isn't about losing momentumWhat if resting wasn’t about losing momentum, but about creating the capacity to grow, heal, and thrive?
In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m diving into the second part of our conversation on rest—how it’s deeply tied to our sense of worthiness and our ability to receive support, healing, and joy. Rest isn't just physical; it’s about rewiring your mindset, breaking through limiting beliefs, and creating space for what you truly want.
As a mom, entrepreneur, or someone navigating chronic health challenges, you might fear that rest will derail you...2025-01-2548 min
The Reinvent Health PodcastEP105 - Strong Bones: Preventing Osteoporosis - with Dr Kirstin LauritzenBone health isn’t just something to think about in later years; it’s something we need to nurture throughout our lives. And the latest research shows that by understanding the root causes of bone loss, and making some proactive changes now, you can build stronger, more resilient bones for years to come.
Joining me is Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen, a leading expert in functional medicine, who’s passionate about empowering women to take charge of their health. She’ll share practical strategies that go beyond the basics of calcium and vitamin D—because it’s not just about what you eat...2025-01-151h 06The Dr Kirstin ShowEp: 67 How Healing Your Relationship with Rest Unlocks Energy, Clarity, and JoySome of the most common things my clients have said they want more of in their life are energy, mental clarity or stillness or more internal peace (something along those lines), and happiness/joy.
If you're thinking yes, but also I want to be healthy, the question I ask is what would having health give you. Like, how would you feel about yourself, your life, when you have the health (or any outcome) you want?
Most people will tell you to do the hard thing meaning do what you...2025-01-0718 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowEp 66: Why Autoimmune Struggles Persist (And the Truth About Healing Your Body and Mind)On this episode of The Dr. Kirstin Show, we are diving deep into the journey of healing autoimmune conditions by addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of health.
In this episode Dr Kirstin highlights the frustration many feel when navigating conflicting health information. She stresses the importance of patience, consistency, and self-trust in the healing process. She also explores the emotional patterns commonly associated with autoimmune diseases, referencing Dr. Gabor Maté’s work on the connection between suppressed emotions and chronic illness.
Dr. Kirstin connects these insights to the challenges and opportunities of motherhood, exp...2024-11-2234 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowKetamine and Integrative Therapy for TraumaToday on the podcast I have guest Dr Emma Andre with me sharing about the benefits of Psychedelic medicine, specifically Ketamine, for mental health and trauma. It's been used for mental health for over 20 years to help with conditions like depression and anxiety and it works faster than traditional antidepressants.
Here on this podcast we talk a lot about transformational medicine and how our health and disease has a lot to do with the stories we tell ourselves and our inner world. On this episode you'll learn how we can use psychedelic medicine, like...2024-11-1446 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowBalance Your Hormones NaturallyHave you ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel trying to balance your hormones, but it doesn't feel like you're getting anywhere? This is super common because we're often missing pieces that ALL need to be there in order to restore balance to our health and hormones.
In this episode you'll learn:
- How to get off the rollercoaster of chronic health issues
- I'm showing you exactly how we look at the WHOLE body and the areas that are so commonly overlooked that leave people...2024-10-3155 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowFinding balance in your life isn't *actually* about how much have to doIf you're new here, welcome! I'm Dr Kirstin Lauritzen. Today we are talking all about a super common root cause that I see all the time when it comes to healing chronic health conditions and balancing hormones... it's the fear of resting and the constant pressure to achieve and do everything.
There's a connection between your subconscious beliefs and physical health. The problem starts when we stop listening and start ignoring how we feel. That's when the "mind over body" approach can lead to burnout, fatigue, and worsening symptoms.
In this episode...2024-10-2233 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowIs your self-worth tied to your achievements?In today's episode I'm sharing my thoughts behind why I believe if we really want to shift out of overwhelm and burnout we need to get to the root of where those feelings/behaviors come from. Our thought patterns, behaviors, our actions come from our belief systems. It's "programming" or "conditioning". It's what we learned as we grew up. We learned how to survive. We learned how to have our needs met. Sometimes though as we get older, that "belief system" no longer works for us. And that's what today's episode is all about.
...2024-10-0432 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowGetting To Overflow Takes More Than Just "Mindset"In today's episode I'm sharing my thoughts behind why I believe if we really want to shift out of overwhelm and burnout we need to shift more than just our "mindset". I share my experience with learning how Chiropractic appointments not only helped me heal but also helped me get out of overwhelm. Which I later learned is something we can access any time we want. And now I'm sharing that with you today.
If you want to check out Functional Motherhood click here to join today (our next live group round starts in...2024-09-2530 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowWhy High Achieving Women Have Low LibidosIn this "off the cuff" episode with Dr K, I am covering one of the lesser known patterns that I see so often in my practice. If you are an ambitious, high achieving woman who also has a low libido, this is for you. Instead of talking about the physical body, Hormone Replacement Therapies etc. we talk about supporting the energy body.
If this episode and style of episode was helpful and landed for you, let me know! Come chat with me over on instagram, send me a DM. I'd love to hear from...2024-09-1916 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowEmpowered & Intuitive Birth with Elizabeth HulseyElizabeth Hulsey is a Doula, Childbirth Educator, and advocate for Sacred Feminine Support. Her own path has been one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering dedication. Her personal experience with infertility ultimately led her to the incredible joy of motherhood, igniting a deep passion to become a safe space for healing and empowerment for mothers who have experienced prior birth or childhood wounds.
She firmly believes in the profound impact of emotional and spiritual in-work and how it can positively guide mothers through the intricacies of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.
Whether through personalized virtual doula services...2024-09-1343 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowWhat Hard Are You Choosing?For the longest time I was terrified of facing my emotions and the stuff that had happened in my past that made me want to vomit even remotely thinking about it. So... I didn't. Until I got to a point in my life that so much was happening that I didn't like and I so desperately wanted to change it.What I realized was that I had a choice. I could either continue choosing the "hard" I was currently living in OR I could choose to face the hard deep inner work and allow myself to transform and create...2024-08-1724 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowCreating & Defining YOUR MotherhoodIn today's episode we are diving into what Functional Motherhood means and how to both create and define what Functional Motherhood means to you. What does the motherhood of your dreams look like? It is POSSIBLE for you to create it - it might take some work, some looking into patterns, beliefs, shifting, reframing but it IS possible.
We also talk about the lack of resources available for mom's and both why and how I am changing that.
If you want to check out Functional Motherhood (also previously known as Mindset For...2024-08-0346 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowExercise Alone Won't Fix Mood Imbalances: Exploring Other Solutions for Depression and AnxietyWelcome to the first Dr K Unplugged episode where I get a little spicy after seeing a few posts on social media that honestly pissed me off.
Now before we jump in, as I state right at the beginning, YES there are studies showing that movement and exercise can help prevent depression & anxiety symptoms and can help improve mood. I know. Is it part of a healthy lifestyle? YES.
For those of you that don't know me, I'm an athlete. I know the benefits of exercise. Additionally, I've worked with many clients that were training...2024-07-2733 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowWhere Motherhood Meets Business with Laura SinclairOne of the things I struggled with the MOST before becoming a mom was how I could possibly do both - run a business and be a mom. It felt like two monumental tasks to do at the same time and I allowed the narrative that I couldn't do both hold me back from having kids. On the show today I have guest, Laura Sinclair and we talk all about motherhood, business and business pivots. It's a fabulous conversation with so much wisdom and great nuggets. I hope you enjoy it!
A little about Laura:
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The Midlife Purpose Project: Find Purpose, Live With ImpactE59 Empowered Motherhood: Transforming Subconscious Thoughts, Ending Negative Spirals & Embracing Holistic Health with Dr. Kirstin LauritzenDr Kirstin Lauritzen is a performance coach for high achieving women and mom's. She supports women in creating the motherhood they want by ending the negative mental spirals, parenting from overflow, transforming your relationship with YOU while cultivating resilience, joy, love and wellbeing.
She earned her doctorate in chiropractic and continued with her passion for health getting her master's in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She believes taking a truly holistic approach to the body is vital for creating optimal health and we have the power to create anything we want in our life...2024-07-061h 05The Dr Kirstin ShowShift From Overwhelm to Overflow By Resetting Your Nervous SystemI missed this one critical part of healing that had the largest impact on my #endometriosis, #migraines, and #burnout.
And it is one of the most critical steps when I work with my functional medicine clients. As I became a mom I realized that journey and tools I learned to heal my burnout was also incredibly helpful in the hardest moments of motherhood.
And now I'm sharing them with you. This is part 1 of a 5 day training on how to reset your nervous system.
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2024-05-2454 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowBe The Change You Need With Tara WiskowTara Wiskow, is the CEO and founder of Be The Change You Need, where transformation begins from within. Tara's coaching business is an empowering platform dedicated to guiding women towards lasting change and fulfillment. With a multifaceted approach, Tara serves as a weight loss coach, mindset coach, motivational speaker, and podcast host.Her passion lies in helping women break free from the shackles of self-doubt, lack of self-love and self-worth, negative thoughts and language, and people-pleasing tendencies that have held them back for too long. Through personalized coaching and transformative techniques such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), she empowers women...2024-05-1045 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowThe Power Of Sharing Birth StoriesEvery birth is unique because every mom and child are unique. Today I have guest Kiona Nessenbaum who is a birth doula and assistant. She brings such an incredible point of view and shares the power of sharing and listening to birth stories. If you would like to share your birth story her podcast Birth As We Know It is the place to do it! You can also hear other women's powerful birth stories as well.https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/
Join me for a powerful breakthrough session to help you reduce stress, lower inflammation and and improve anxious thoughts:
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Beyond MotherhoodEp. 13 - The impact of birth trauma with guest Dr Kirstin LauritzenHey beautifuls! This week’s episode I welcome guest, Dr Kirstin Lauritzen, and we are speaking on birth trauma (please use discernment when listening for anyone who may potentially be triggered by this topic). Kirstin and I dive into the impact of unprocessed birth trauma, misconceptions surrounding birth trauma, how we can support mothers postpartum and we both speak to our own stories of birth trauma as well.
About Kirstin:
Dr Kirstin Lauritzen is a mindset coach for high achieving women and mom's. She supports women in creating the motherhood they want by ending the negative mental spirals, parenting from ov...2024-04-2145 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHealing the body by healing trauma and processing emotionsCarly Faye Loewenthal is a master level NLP certified Life Coach, and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. In this episode we explore the many different ways our thoughts, beliefs and emotions influence our physical health. It's so common that we focus so much on the strategies, the nutrition, the supplements, the exercise and sleep and all the "doings", but we often miss making sure our internal and mind space are in alignment with the health and healing that we want.
Carly runs a brain-based, trauma informed business where she takes her clients on a transformational journey to reclaim the...2024-04-191h 04The Dr Kirstin ShowLeave The Cycle of Burnout, Hustle, and Overwhelm for Rest and SuccessLinks from this episode:
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Functional Fertility with Dr. Kalea WattlesMindset For Motherhood With Dr. Kirstin LauritzenIn this episode of The Functional Fertility Podcast, host Dr. Kalea Wattles converses with Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen about the profound effects of the conscious and subconscious mind on fertility. They explore the impact of control on achieving personal health goals, discussing how excessive control can manifest as fertility issues and offering strategies to shift towards a mindset of freedom. Dr. Lauritzen highlights how the body retains negative emotions, affecting overall health, and shares techniques for identifying and processing these emotions. The discussion culminates with insights into Dr. Lauritzen's personal journey and her "Mindset for Motherhood" program, designed to prepare...2024-04-1149 minFunctional Fertility with Dr. Kalea WattlesMindset For Motherhood With Dr. Kirstin LauritzenIn this episode of The Functional Fertility Podcast, host Dr. Kalea Wattles converses with Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen about the profound effects of the conscious and subconscious mind on fertility. They explore the impact of control on achieving personal health goals, discussing how excessive control can manifest as fertility issues and offering strategies to shift towards a mindset of freedom. Dr. Lauritzen highlights how the body retains negative emotions, affecting overall health, and shares techniques for identifying and processing these emotions. The discussion culminates with insights into Dr. Lauritzen's personal journey and her "Mindset for Motherhood" program, designed to prepare...2024-04-1149 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowPreparing For Pregnancy & Fertility With Functional MedicineDr Kalea Wattles ND joins us today on the podcast to talk all about preparing for pregnancy and working with fertility through a Functional Medicine lens. Dr Kalea is a naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, fertility expert, and certified girl mom. She uses the functional medicine model to optimize fertility - whether you're trying to conceive for the very first time, or have been trying for years and need answers. C
ombining cutting-edge science with treasured traditional wisdom, she applies a systems-biology approach to discover the root cause of fertility struggles, restoring resilient health from the ground...2024-04-0553 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHeal Your Thyroid Combining Functional Medicine with Mindset, Emotions & Trauma HealingLinks from this episode:
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About Megan's training: In this free training, Megan is going to show you how to start re-wiring your brain to see your flaws as gifts so you...2024-03-2244 min
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In this conversation, Sarah and Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen discuss various aspects of women's health, particularly during the postpartum phase. Dr. Kirstin shares her daily routine as a new mother and the transition to remote work. The guest emphasizes the importance of mindset and supporting women with big dreams and goals. She debunks common myths abou...2024-03-1559 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowFinding Health & Healing Through FitnessJoin Nutrition and Strength Coach Nettey Nygard and I as we explore the connections between mindset, nutrition and fitness. It's so often that we want a goal but in the place where we are at we can't actually hold that goal. Often times we need to do the deep work to level up and improve ourselves and our mindset so that we can create the health, lifestyle and fitness that we want.You can find Nettey on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/netteynonstop
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Worthy - if you find yourself constantly looking for...2024-03-1541 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHealing from betrayal trauma and sex addictionIn this episode Kylene Terhune FDN-P, NLP, QTT is sharing both her own healing journey around betrayal trauma and how she helps women heal from betrayal trauma particularly around sex addiction. This episode is such an informative and great conversation bringing more awareness to many of the misconceptions around betrayal trauma.
Follow Kylene on Instagram and Tiktok to find links to her free facebook group for women and her RecoverU podcast.
TikTok: @KyleneTerhune
IG: @KyleneTerhune
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Stuck in burn out, overwhelm and feeling overtrained an...2024-03-081h 05The Dr Kirstin ShowExpand your relationship & mindset with intimacy and pleasureTransform your relationship and mindset around intimacy and pleasure. When it comes to creating a healthy mind and body it's important that we create environments that support our health. That includes our relationships with ourselves, spouses and partners. One area where we tend to have a lot of learned patterns, behaviors and beliefs is around intimacy. On this episode I interview Krista Powell an intimacy coach. This episode is all about exploring the mindset and shifts that women can make in order to improve their relationships and sexual health.
You can check out Krista's...2024-03-0752 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowMistakes People Make When Training In Their 30's and BeyondHave you ever made the mistake of being the "weekend warrior"? Or jumped back into something way to fast and in hindsight realized that maybe you're not 20 anymore? Join me and Coach Hunter Schurrer as we discuss common mistakes people make when training in their 30's and beyond that often leads to injuries, frustration, giving up on goals, all of which can be easily avoided! Hunter gives some incredible advice and perspective shifts if you are someone who wants to get and stay fit for the long term.If you'd like to work with Coach Hunter or continue the...2024-02-2343 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowOptimize your habits for vitality and longevityYour habits create the results you have in your health and life. Today Brian Devorkin joins me and we get down to the basics covering everything from sleep, to nutrition, to myths around losing weight and gaining muscle.
You can check out Brian's podcast and website at:
https://www.backedbriscience.com/
Find him on instagram @briandevorkin
Check out these previous videos:
➡️Common Misconceptions Around Gut Symptoms - https://youtu.be/UGWGNYdxQTc
➡️You don’t have to stop training for sport post-menopause - https://youtu.be/wGxOr1nm7G0
➡️How To Overcome Overtraining and Inflammation Through Gut and Mitochondria Health - https://yout...2024-02-1646 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowRe-evaluating After Making A Big DecisionIf you've ever made a big decision in your life and felt like you couldn't re-evaluate whether it was still a good fit because it was SUCH a long drawn out process to make the decision in the first place... this episode is for you!Links to programs and courses that are mentioned in this podcast:
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#athlete #drkirstin2024-02-0332 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowIs your brain & body integrated?On today's episode we are diving into what "integration" is and how it can impact how your brain/mind functions, how your body and organ systems/health functions, and how it can impact your relationships, your life, performance and how you parent your kids.
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Get the Vitality course and take the first steps to overcoming overwhelm, burn out, finding purpose & fulfillment, and go from feeling...2024-01-1935 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowNot working on your mindset is preventing your resultsMy sister, Tia Wright, joins me on the podcast today! If you have been struggling to see results with your fitness, nutrition or health routine it might be because you're making the mistake of bypassing your mindset! Tune in to learn more and we hope you enjoy this episode! You can find all of Tia's links and follow her @tiawright on instagram.
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Redefine Your WellnessGut health & root healing with Dr Kirstin LauritzenJoin my knowledgable friend, Dr Kirstin Lauritzen, as we discuss gut health & root healing. We dive into some of the causes and also ways to support your body in healing for good instead of constantly going through a cycle or protocol after protocol and ending in the same place.Dr Kirstin Lauritzen supports ambitious, high achieving women overcome chronic health symptoms that hold them back from living their life to the fullest. She earned her doctorate in Chiropractic and continued with her passion to get a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Now she helps ambitious...2023-09-0444 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowCreating Space for Women in Sports with Her Soul Shot!Today's episode is with Kyla Lane founder and CEO of Her Soul Shot!
Kyla created her Soul Shot after years of dreaming about what more could be done to help more girls and women change their lives through sports.
As a young girl, Kyla had trouble finding her place in this world. Through sports she’s been able to find her purpose, accept herself, and be proud of the woman she is.
Now, it’s her time to ensure girls and women reach their soul’s potential through sports and never have to doubt...2023-08-1838 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowSports Nutrition with Natalie RobertelloIn today's episode, Natalie Robertello with Be Fueled Sports Nutrition joins me to talk all about sports nutrition. We cover some of the most common questions we both get around protein and calories.
And we also discuss how to support your health, your mindset around sport and nutrition and so much more. Whether you're a beginner looking for nutrition advice or a seasoned athlete there's something for everyone with this episode!
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The Dr Kirstin Show"If You Would Be Better, I Would Feel Better"Whether you identify as a "people pleaser", a recovering one, or not at all - this episode is PACKED with gems for anyone who has been struggling with a health concern or feeling stuck around their performance. So, if you're someone who avoids emotions as much as possible or if other people experiencing emotions makes you uncomfortable, this episode explores how that can affect your health, performance and the way you are experiencing life.
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Book a...2023-03-2413 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowWhy You Aren't Getting ResultsTo me, there is nothing more frustrating than applying strategy after strategy, supplement and nutrition protocol after protocol, taking action, and being no closer to the results than when I started... and often deeper in the hole than where I started, too. That was where I was in my health, career and business; looking for strategies and trying to find that one coach, program or person that finally had what I needed in order to turn things around.
I learned though, that I was looking at it all wrong. In today's episode, I discuss why the protocols...2023-03-1713 min
The REAL Triathlon PodcastDr Kirstin Lauritzen | Transforming Your Performance MindsetDr Kirstin Lauritzen is a performance coach for entrepreneurs and athletes. She earned her doctorate in Chiropractic and continued with her passion to get a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Now she helps athletes and entrepreneurs transform their performance through optimizing the physical body with functional medicine, performance mindset and harnessing the power of the subconscious mind, and fitness. She is the founder and owner of her own practice Northwest Functional Medicine and founder of Drkirstin.com.
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Becoming Zesty PodcastPeak Performance for ALL Parts of Ourselves with Dr. Kirstin LauritzenIn today’s episode of the Zesty Ginger Podcast, Megan is joined by a very special guest, Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen. Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen is a performance coach for entrepreneurs and athletes. She earned her doctorate in Chiropractic and continued with her passion to get a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Now she helps athletes and entrepreneurs transform their performance through optimizing the physical body with functional medicine, performance mindset, and harnessing the power of the subconscious mind, and fitness. She is the founder and owner of her own practice Northwest Functional Medicine and founder of Drk...2023-02-2751 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowCommon Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make With Their HydrationIf you're an endurance athlete, you know that keeping hydrated is essential for performance. But sometimes athletes make common mistakes with their hydration strategy that can lead to dehydration. In this episode, we're going to discuss some of the most common dehydration mistakes and how to avoid them. By understanding these dehydration mistakes, you'll be able to better manage your hydration during endurance exercise!
This will help you reach your athletic goals without compromising your performance or health.
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The Reinvent Health PodcastEp80 - Your Health Begins with Your Mind - with Dr Kirstin LauritzenToday I chat with one of my all time favourite people, Dr Kirstin Lauritzen. In this episode we discuss, at length the mental and emotional origin of disease. Kirstin has evolved her practice to incorporating mind body medicine and is seeing incredible healing take place.
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You can co...2023-02-1450 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowMuscle Cramps Are Not Always A Hydration ProblemMuscle Cramps Are Not Always A Hydration Problem2023-02-1007 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowEndurance Athletes and Intestinal PermeabilityAre you an endurance athlete? Do you have an increased risk for intestinal permeability aka leaky gut? In this episode, we'll explore the connection between intestinal permeability and endurance athletes and discuss how to manage this risk. We are also going to talk about the different types of fuel that athletes use, like gels and liquid carbs, that cause some Intestinal permeability. We will also discuss the connection between intestinal permeability and endurance athletes, and what you need to fuel your body properly.
By the end of this short episode, you'll have all the information you need to...2023-01-2706 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowTaking Care of Your Gut Outside of Training Part 1In this episode, we are talking all about optimizing nutrition to support your GI tract outside of training for maximum performance as an endurance athlete. Your GI tract is one of the most important parts of your body and its function is essential for your overall health, especially as an endurance athlete. We are going to go over what foods are the best for your GI tract and how to diversify what you put in your body.
By learning about how to fuel your GI tract for performance, you'll be able to improve your workout recovery and o...2023-01-2016 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowWhat is the Best Fuel Source for Endurance Athletes?Are you wondering what is the best fuel for an endurance athlete? There are a couple options to choose from to fuel yourself before, during, and after a race like whole foods, gels, and liquid fuel. Fueling your body in the right way as an Ironman athlete, triathlon athlete, or any sort of endurance athlete will help you keep up your stamina, help your GI tract make it through the race, and just have more energy overall. Make sure to stay all the way through because Dr. K is going to tell us all about how to use these...2023-01-1319 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowThe #1 Tip For Fueling Your Body As An Endurance AthleteIn this video, we're going to discuss the importance of properly fueling as an endurance athlete. After working with athletes and being one myself, I have found several critical pieces that are a part of a fueling and hydration routine. And I get asked about these all the time. We are going to concentrate on how to use carbohydrates to fuel yourself as an ironman athlete or a triathlete. Dr. Kirstin is going to cover how many carbs you should be consuming, when you should consume them, and from what source of carbs you should be using in races. ...2023-01-0617 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowThe #1 Sports Nutrition Tip You NEED To Be Doing To Improve Your Energy & Recovery In TrainingAre you wondering how you can improve your energy and recovery from training? Most athletes focus on fueling, hydration and many other useful tips but tend to neglect this very important part of nutrition. When it's overlooked, it can have an impact on your mitochondria, which produce energy! Tune in to learn how you can optimize your performance and have an impact as soon as you apply it.
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A free guide to help you go from fit and fatigued to f...2022-12-3009 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHow I helped an Ironman athlete go from poor recovery in training to recovering like a proAre you wondering how to recover like an elite athlete? An athlete's recovery regimen is one of the most critical components of their training. In this episode, Dr. K is showing you the process of how she works 1:1 with athletes! If you've wondered how you can improve your performance and recovery and what it really looks like to take a full body, functional approach, tune in! Dr K is going to show you how to recover like an elite athlete and improve your performance in the gym and on the field. By following her tips, you'll be able to...2022-12-2314 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHow To Recover Like an Elite AthleteAre you wondering how to recover like an elite athlete? An athlete's recovery regimen is one of the most critical components of their training. In this episode, Dr. K is going to show you how to recover like an elite athlete and improve your performance in the gym and on the field. By following our tips, you'll be able to return to training at a higher level and improve your performance for the next game!
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A free guide to help yo...2022-12-1919 minThe Dr Kirstin Show5 Reasons Why You Aren't Recovering From SportIn this episode, we'll share 5 reasons why you may not be recovering as an athlete as quickly as you'd hoped. From overtraining not sleeping enough, and having a lot of muscle pain or fatigue, these factors can cause your body to not bounce back as quickly as you'd like.
If you're an athlete who's struggling to bounce back after workouts, don't worry! Dr. K is going to give us some tips on how to recover better so that you can continue to train at a high level. Make sure to stay until the end to hear all 5 t...2022-12-1919 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowSteps To Take If You Are Feeling Stuck In Your JourneyIf you're feeling stuck on your athletic journey, then this video is for you!
Today Dr. K is going to give us steps to take to move forward in our journey so we can overcome the obstacles that are placed in front of us. Whether you're struggling with your mental health, athletic performance, or something else in your life, there are ways to move forward and become a better version of yourself. The feeling of being stuck is only temporary but will take work to get past it. If you have been filling your bucket up with su...2022-12-0612 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHow Stored Negative Emotions Can Have an Impact on Your Athletic PerformanceDid you know that stored negative emotions can impact your performance? Studies have shown that negative emotions can have an impact on your athletic performance, both physically and mentally. Your mental health as an athlete is so important to pay attention to so you can have great athletic performance and lower your inflammation! In this episode, I talk about the difference ways that negative emotions can impact your performance, how you can try to prevent them from having an impact on your athletic performance, and tips to enhance your sports performance through mindset.
By the end of...2022-11-2513 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHow To Reach Your Goals As An AthleteAre you wanting to know how to reach your goal as an athlete? Sometimes achieving a particular goal as an athlete can be very frustrating especially when you are facing an injury or chronic symptoms. Maybe this goal has already been set and you are struggling to get to that goal. One of the most common mistakes we see in athletes trying to achieve their goals is how they go about getting to that goal. So in today's video, Dr. K is going to talk all about how to reach your goal as an athlete. Make sure to stay...2022-11-1819 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowAre your beliefs and negative emotions holding you back from the sports performance you want?Links from this episode:
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The Dr Kirstin ShowAre Your Gut Symptoms Trying To Tell You Something?As "gut" symptoms are becoming more prevalent and athlete's are learning more about their gut, it's putting a highlight on "normal" symptoms that actually aren't "normal". These symptoms might look like bloating, cramping, pain, constipation, loose stools/diarrhea - various diagnoses, inflammation etc. etc. We always want to look deeper into the environment and what's causing the issues of course like imbalances in gut bacteria, yeast presence, prebiotics/short chain fatty acids/butyrate levels, immune system function, protein/fat absorption and breakdown and more. But what happens when you've done all that and you still have symptoms... sometimes? And...2022-06-2448 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowYou don’t have to stop training for sport post-menopause.Peri-menopause and post-menopause can be challenging times for women because as hormones change our experience in our body also changes along with it. This often means we need to adjust aspects of our lifestyle like how we train and work out, to nutrition, to stress management, supplements, etc. to meet our new needs.
This first often starts with awareness as far as what is changing, which then can lead to making empowered decisions that work best for you. Dr Mandy Marziaz DC is with us on the podcast today and she shares so many important and incredibly...2022-06-1744 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHow To Overcome Overtraining and Inflammation Through Gut and Mitochondria HealthHave you ever felt like giving up even though you absolutely love the sport and what you do?
Have you experienced fatigue, frustration, feeling defeated because you just can’t figure out how to overcome or reach that next level? On today’s episode we dive into where energy comes from and why it’s critical that we look at the GI tract and the Mitochondria when it comes to health AND sports performance.
Research has just barely scratched the surface looking into how the two major performance factors work together and today we’re covering a small...2022-05-2142 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowWhy is strength training so important for runners?Strength is resiliency, stability and power. It's all the things that you need to get through your stride. And if we think about the biochemical forces in our body, with running, they are huge. We can build some strength through running, the cardiovascular gains tend to happen faster than our muscular fitness gains.
Strength training can help capitalize those cardiovascular gains faster, like help that lagging end of the system build up so that you can get more out of all the gains you are making with your running program and progressing your mileage there and push i...2022-05-1344 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHow to improve your golf swing and game without “hitting more balls”It’s really common for any athlete to want to work on technique and do MORE to improve.
For example, hit more golf balls, play more games of golf, work on technique, change equipment, get fancy data from improving technology etc. But did you know that you can capitalize on that training you are already doing to see improvements in your performance (like bigger back swing, distance, feeling strong to the end of the game) that has “virtually nothing” to do with skills?
In this episode we discuss how you can improve pain, aches, fatigue and yo...2022-05-0750 min
MAC Performance Podcast79. Reduced Energy Deficiency in People with Dr Kirstin LauritzenSociety dictates that we look a certain way to be healthy, active, and desirable. This has created a relationship with food where it can be seen as punishment and cause long-term health effects and harm. Reduced Energy Deficiency in Sport is a component of this unhealthy relationship of restrictive eating, overtraining, or both. This week we drive into what to do to overcome and be the best you.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr Kirstin Lauritzen is a personal Functional Medicine practitioner for high performers and elite athletes. She earned her doctorate...2022-05-0243 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowTraining Without A Specific Strength Program Is The Worst Way To Prevent ACL Tears In Female AthletesDid you know there are a few non-contact injuries that are more prevalent in female athletes? Some of these include ACL tears in the knee and concussions. There are a few reasons why this happens, but one of the main reasons is because the reality is that most female athletes don’t get access to strength training early enough in their life and sport.
Today Dr Melissa MacDonald joins me on the podcast and we dive into several reasons why these injuries occur more often with female athletes and, most importantly, ways you can work to prevent th...2022-04-3051 min
The Reinvent Health PodcastEP64- Gut health and Energy for Athletes - with Dr Kirstin LauritzenIn episode 64 I have the great pleasure of interviewing Dr Kirstin Lauritzen. Personal Functional Medicine practitioner for high performers and elite athletes. Dr Kirsten earned her doctorate in Chiropractics and then continued to get a Masters degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She helps high performers and athletes achieve their peak performance by integrating health and fitness together. She is the founder and owner of her own practice Northwest Functional Medicine and founder of drkirstin.com.
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Twitter...2022-04-2957 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowHow To Stand Out As An Endurance CoachHave you ever felt like the “endurance coaching world” is extremely crowded?
How do you stand out compared to all the others? Today I have Coach Michelle Lake from Fiv3 Racing on this episode covering many different problems, mistakes you might be making, and solutions to working with more athletes.
And even if you aren’t interested in coaching other athletes, Michelle has been in this field for A LONG time and she shares some absolutely incredible insights into things like: - How to pick a coach or know when it’s time to get a coach...2022-04-2355 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowAchieving Peak Athletic Performance Is An Inflammatory EndeavorA very common misconception around sports is that athletes are at their peak health of their life when they’re also achieving peak performance.
We know from many studies and tests that when athletes are at their peak, they are often also the most nutrient deficient and inflamed. This is just one reason why completely preventable injuries and illnesses are prevalent the deeper into the season they get.
In this episode we cover the most common drivers of chronic inflammation in athletes, some of which might surprise you. The first step is awareness and then I...2022-04-1626 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowWhen you "just can't figure out the 4th discipline" in triathlonHave you ever struggled with sports nutrition during training or events? Or have you been struggling with fatigue daily or have noticed that your energy just isn’t the same during workouts as it has been in the past?
If you’re like many athletes I work with, you’re probably training 10+ hours a week and you might be taking a few supplements, trying to eat enough in your day because you know you need to, but you still are experiencing low energy in your workouts over the last 3 months, and no matter what you try you’re still...2022-04-0826 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowOvercoming common barriers to fitness with Dr Janeeka BenoitHave you ever wanted to achieve a goal but felt challenged to either get started or stay consistent to reach that goal?
Today on the Fit and Healthy Athlete Podcast, Dr Janeeka Benoit, also known as Dr J, joins us to dive deep into what barriers face people, including athletes, when it comes to fitness and health.
The perspective that Dr J brought to this conversation is inspiring and also extremely helpful for breaking down big goals into bite sized pieces that eliminates overwhelm, encourages success for the long term, and empowers you to go...2022-04-0153 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowUsing Protein To Go From Fit & Fatigued to a Fit & Healthy AthleteHow do you become an Athlete that performs at your peak capabilities AND also has thriving health? The answer may be simpler than you think! In this episode, I have Nicci Robertson from Reinvent Health with us and we break down where people, and athletes, have experienced a lot of confusion around nutrition - particularly with protein! Most people and athletes make the mistake of not eating enough protein or thinking that meat is bad for their health, but Nicci helps us break down where this belief came from and how we can use protein to help us perform...2022-03-2557 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowRevealing The Most Common Fueling Mistakes In Endurance SportsThis episode is all about learning how to fuel properly as an endurance athlete by combining what is needed for sports performance AND how that all interacts with what is going on inside your body. It’s easy to make mistakes here because there are SO many options and opinions in the space, but when we look at what research is saying AND consider what happens with your gut and cells it makes it a lot less confusing.
We’re going to go over the biggest mistakes I see athletes make (and one that you may be maki...2022-03-1832 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowIs changing up training & mobility still the best way for athletes to overcome injuries & fatigue?If you have searched for answers to unexplained pain, symptoms and fatigue that is keeping your performance in your sport stagnant or declining… it might be because you’re focusing on external factors when the problem is going on inside your body. In this episode, I’m talking about how you can break free of pain, symptoms and fatigue, and perform at your peak performance and at the levels you know you’re capable of. Tune in and I’ll show you where you start and finally get answers and to the root cause of what’s causing your symptoms so...2022-03-1128 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowFour Powerful Areas To Master Your Recovery In Order To Become a Fit and Healthy Elite AthleteThis episode is one that any type of athlete, no matter what level they are at, needs to hear.
In this episode, I talk all about critical mistakes athletes can make around recovery even though it absolutely might be the “right thing to do” - just maybe not specifically for them. Sometimes we don’t realize that practices that should work, and do work, for most athletes, can actually cause more stress and lead you to becoming a fit... but fatigued athlete dealing with symptoms, performance stagnation or decline and pain, inflammation and feeling run down. I am goi...2022-03-0433 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowLosing sleep because of stress, anxiety or jet lag? How to improve your sleep for athletes.If you’ve struggled with sleep or sacrificed sleep to fit more in your day, then you know what it feels like to be slow to wake up, need a mega dose of coffee to get going, or feel the energy drain towards the end of the day. You may also feel like your energy in your training/workouts is low or it takes you FOREVER to get over soreness from workouts. Maybe it takes you a million years to fall asleep, or you wake up multiple times in the night and struggle to get back to sleep.
...2022-02-2537 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowFrom GI Distress to Gut Symptom Free (Here’s what I did)You might know someone, or be that someone, who has dealt with GI distress in the past. And if you have experienced gut symptoms on race day or in training - oh you know the ever so common “runners trot”- then you know how frustrating and also embarrassing it can be if you don’t make it to the bathroom in time… or have to spend each aid station in the bathroom.
It's also uncomfortable. You know that gurgly feeling in your gut and then your heart sinks. Sometimes it hurts, other times it just messes with you...2022-02-1827 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowA Micronutrient Strategy That Works For High Performers And AthletesWith the popularity of labs and micronutrient gaps sky-rocketing in the athletic world, you might be thinking that supplementation is the only way to fill in gaps AND is necessary for you to be both healthy and perform well. And I totally get it because micronutrients are becoming more popular. I’ve spoken on many podcasts and there are a lot of people and labs that are promoting micronutrient status which is awesome. But… supplementation may be limiting your ability to get stronger, faster… and it may even be causing a bit of toxicity. In this episode I’m diving i...2022-02-1131 minThe Dr Kirstin Show3 Mistakes Athletes Make With Inflammation That Are Affecting Your Sports PerformanceIgnoring signs of inflammation might be causing those performance declines you’ve seen or have seen in the past. If you have ever noticed those dips in performance and your knee jerk reaction was to sacrifice a bit of sleep and add in an extra training session here or there, this episode will help you identify what’s happening in your body and give you a few options that will get you from fatigued and symptomatic, to fit and healthy so that you can continue performing at a high level.
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Mistakes most athletes make when it comes to their training and performance and how to avoid seeing dips or overtraining in your performance.
6 areas to focus on to get to competition season both healthy and fit (and figure out which of the 6 you...2022-01-2830 minThe Dr Kirstin ShowFunctional Medicine for Athletes (Episode #1)This episode is about how to leverage your health for optimal performance. It's common for athletes to focus on training, new tech and new strategies, but leave their health for another day. If you want to learn how to achieve your peak performance by creating a foundation of health and simple lifestyle basics, check out this episode. Welcome to the Fit and Healthy Athlete Podcast. 2022-01-1818 min
herBody Podcast3 - Fueling the Female Athlete with Dr. Kirstin LauritzenWhile what works for one athlete may not work for another, there are basic nutrition and training practices female athletes can use at all levels and stages of their lives to increase their performance during activity. Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen (who’s currently training for another Ironman) is a Functional Medicine Practitioner who works with female athletes to ensure their bodies are working and performing at their best. This episode is packed full of advice, tips, and ways you can fuel your body with proper nutrition and training to get the most out of activity, at any level!2021-06-011h 23
Mum's The WordDr. Kirstin Lauritzen: Nutrition in PregnancyDr. Kirstin Lauritzen returns this week to discuss the nutritional needs of pregnant women. We begin with pre-pregnancy and prenatal vitamins and supplements, how will pre-pregnancy nutrition change for athletes vs non-athletes, pre pregnancy balancing gut health before you even think about conceiving, and folic acid. Pregnancy needs are divided into different trimesters nutritional needs. How to cope with morning sickness with tips for getting the right nutrition in. Weight gain or weight loss during the 2nd trimester and how cravings tell you what your body needs. Kirstin then takes us through a number of other important considerations when preparing f...2021-02-1554 min
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running141. Dr Kirstin Lauritzen: High performance insights for allDr Kirstin Lauritzen is a chiropractor and human nutrition expert living in Portland, Oregon predominantly working with athletes.
In this episode, we talked about:
-her educational background
-high performance and how everything is intertwined
-looking at the body from a functional perspective
-her experience and goals as a triathlete
-the learnings from long training and racing/adventure days
-a deep dive into nutrition and the most common deficiencies
-how to use lab work to drive decision making on nutrition
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Hear Her SportsDr Kirstin Lauritzen The Immune System and Building ResiliencyWith Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen we talk basics of the immune system, the gut, how male and female immune systems differ, and what you can do to build resiliency. Dr K is a Functional Medicine Practitioner in Wilsonville, Oregon. Her doctorate is in Chiropractic and she holds a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She is the founder of NW functional Medicine - a health care clinic that incorporates massage, Chiropractic, Rehab and Functional Medicine. She is also the founder of DrKirstin.com where she shares current research, articles and recipes to encourage and inspire athletes to go further wi...2021-01-281h 04
Tri ThisTri This with Kirstin Lauritzen; the personal journey of an amateur triathleteIn this brand new show and first episode of Tri This, Kirstin Lauritzen takes us on her journey as a triathlete. We are talking all about triathlon, the different disciplines, nutrition and how she first got started in this sport. You are going to get an inside look into her training as each week Kirstin is taking us with her as she trains for the Coeur D’Alene Ironman June 27th, 2021. Kirstin is presenting the other perspective of triathlon for those that are “age-groupers”- competing in their age group versus on a professional level. Triathlon, for Kirstin, is a passion...2021-01-1925 min
Mum's The WordS1E12 - Ask the Expert - Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen; Nutrition for Pregnant AthletesOn this week’s episode the hosts of WiSP Sports Mum’s the Word meet the host of Sound Bites, Dr Kirsten Lauritzen. The result is an insightful discussion about nutrition and functional medicine as it applies to pregnancy. Kirstin practices in Oregon and helps us start to understand a little more about the role food can play in removing toxins from the body, as well as the difference in vitamin sources; pre-natal vs. dietary vitamins. Morning sickness can make it hard to get calories in or keep them down, so Kirstin recommends eating ginger as a natural anti-nausea and re...2020-10-2734 min
Fredrickson Health SHOWFemale Athlete Nutrient Deficiencies! w/ Dr. Kirstin LauritzenFredrickson Health Solutions presents: Female Athlete Nutrient Deficiencies! w/Dr Kirstin Lauritzen
Dr Kirstin Lauritzen is a Functional Medicine Practitioner in Wilsonville Oregon. Her doctorate is in Chiropractic and she holds a masters in human nutrition and Functional Medicine. She is the author of The 30 Day Reset ebook and daily guide. She is the founder of NW Functional Medicine - a health care clinic that incorporates massage, Chiropractic, Rehab and Functional Medicine. She is also the founder of DrKirstin.com where she shares current research, articles and recipes on her blog. Dr K specializes in helping female athle...2020-06-271h 19