Essentially You: Empowering You On Your Health & Wellness Journey With Safe, Natural & Effective Solutions

Halloween and Thanksgiving might be over, but the real party is just getting started as we head into the New Year. Which means… Even more rich food, alcohol, desserts, and caffeine. This spells BIG TROUBLE for your liver, hormones, and belly fat! Catch today’s jam-packed shortie for 10 reasons to optimize your liver function right now (with easy tips and recommendations for getting started).

So many of the women I talk to feel so out of alignment that they think the only solution is to change everything about their life overnight. This kind of thinking actually creates MORE stress in the body and it's actually impossible to achieve, which makes it even harder to heal! Catch today's shortie for the key to getting REAL, lasting results–and learn a few life-changing habits you can start implementing on a schedule that works for you.

Eating a diverse, whole food diet really is the key to the kingdom in terms of maintaining a healthy metabolism and keeping stubborn belly fat out of your life!  Certain foods, however, can wreak havoc on your metabolic health and throw ALL of your hard work out the window virtually overnight… …causing system-wide inflammation that becomes harder and harder to overcome as we age.  Catch today’s podcast for FIVE of the worst types of foods to avoid, where to spot them, and how to keep them out of your diet–and learn:  Why certain foods are worse for you than others How these inflammatory foods impact your body (and belly!)  Which 5 foods are the WORST offenders  Easy ways to remove them from your diet How to reverse course and heal your metabolism FAST Mentioned in this Episode: FREE Detox Masterclass – My Life-Changing 14-Day Detox Program (December 14th!) Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer  Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster Additional Resources:  Podcast Episode #445: Five Foods yo

We are living in a time when information is more accessible than ever before. However, this also makes confusion more prevalent than ever before, and our disease rates are higher. Addressing the disconnect between the information you receive and the way your body is functioning is not impossible, but it takes a solid framework in order to do so. Mastering Diabetes with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro Cyrus Khambatta, Ph.D. is the New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes and has helped more than 10,000 people reverse the underlying cause of insulin resistance. Robby Barbaro, MPH, is an internationally recognized diabetes expert and New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes who has helped countless people reverse insulin resistance and take back full control of their metabolic health. Both Dr. Cyrus and Robby have been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the early 2000s and have dedicated themselves to sharing this information and helping people reverse their insulin resi

We made it through Halloween and now Thanksgiving... but that was just a warmup! The massive meals, sugary treats, and tempting drinks are all about to get even HARDER to avoid–which means you'll need to be even better at knowing how to minimize the side effects of overindulging. Catch today's shortie for 3 easy ways to keep your blood sugar from spiraling out of control, so you can wake up refreshed and ready to rock the New Year come January.

Here’s a crazy truth: About one in three American adults already have pre-diabetes and as many as 84% of them have NO IDEA.  The problem is that most doctors are misinforming (or mistreating!) people who are in the pre-diabetic range–which makes it harder to overcome as time goes on even though the condition is completely reversible.   This starts to show up as cognitive decline, an increased risk of heart disease, damage to blood vessels in the eyes–and eventually, full-blown diabetes.  Catch today’s potentially life-saving podcast for all the signs of pre-diabetes, how to test for it properly, and what you can do to reverse it FAST–and learn: What your HA1C is telling you (and why you should listen!) Which tests can help you spot pre-diabetes EARLY and how to read them 4 steps for reversing pre-diabetes on your own  My top hacks for stabilizing your blood sugar  Mentioned in this Episode: 14-Day Detox Group – My Game-Changing Detox Program (Starting in January!)  Free Guide – Quick & Healthy Det

As a teenager, I was surrounded by women who were critical, miserable, angry, and skewed towards a negative mindset.  I grew up during those years not feeling safe to share my own struggles or challenges because there was no room for it… plus, the answers were always the same: Life is hard… that’s just how it is… you’ll get over it. I skewed this way, too–until something hit me… HARD! Catch today’s shortie to find out what changed everything for me and how I navigated my way out of pessimism into a life of joy and gratitude. 

Toxins play a huge role in the majority of chronic illnesses and hormone disruptions, and yet the numbers just keep getting worse. Every year new chemicals are introduced into our environment, especially into our cleaning products and personal care products, while only a very small fraction of the effects of these chemicals are investigated. This is why it is up to you to understand the harmful effects of these toxic chemicals so that you can protect yourself and your family's health. A Lifetime of Solving Problems with Dr. Tom O’Bryan Dr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway toward better health. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world with an advanced understanding of the impact of wheat se

Here's a hard truth: Just about every woman woman I talk to is deficient in Magnesium. This tends to show up in the form of anxiety, restlessness, hypertension, muscle spasms, fatigue, brain fog, and a whole LOT more. The good news is it can be fixed! Check out today's shortie to find out how much magnesium women need, which magnesium is best, and a few safe and easy ways to up your intake.

Have you ever thought the “most wonderful time of the year” is actually the exact opposite?    Between the cooking, the planning, the shopping, the wrapping, the overtime at the office, and the holiday parties and events to attend, most people are exhausted and sick before the holidays end!    But it doesn’t have to be that way!    Catch today’s podcast to find out how you can not only survive, but THRIVE during the winter months, stay healthy, and keep stress at bay with just a few simple adds to your daily regimen–and learn:    5 supplements that combat stress, fatigue, and weight gain  Which nutrients can help you get better, more restorative sleep How much of each nutrient your body actually needs When (and how) to take these supplements for maximum benefit    Mentioned in this Episode:   Black Friday Blowout Sale – Save up to 50% on everything in my shop >>   Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster   Vitamin D Complete – The Mood-Lifter   Adrenal Love – The Energy-Booster   Gluco Support – The Blood

I don’t know about you, but I love the holidays… Yet it can STILL be a real trigger fest for me!  Between the planning, shopping, family time, parties, travel, PLUS all the usual day-to-day duties, there is a LOT to deal with… Catch today’s shortie for 5 easy ways to reduce your stress levels, stay feeling good, and enjoy the holiday season just like you deserve. :)

More women than men have died from cardiovascular disease in modern times, yet we continue to believe it is primarily a problem for men. Your cardiometabolic health determines how you are able to show up in the world and can be a key indicator of your health going forward. This is why it is so important to know which signs to pay attention to so that you can pivot as your body pivots. Protecting Your Aliveness with Dr. Sara Gottfried Sara Gottfried, MD is a board-certified physician, researcher, and educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed residency at UCSF. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about trauma, hormones, and physical and mental health—including her latest titled WOMEN, FOOD, AND HORMONES. Dr. G has also completed a 2-year fellowship in Advanced Cardiometabolic Health at the Metabolic Medical Institute, and she is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at

Are you experiencing symptoms of digestive distress, sluggish energy, hangover after 1-2 glasses of wine, brain fog, belly fat, pre-diabetes, headaches, and even skin issues? What if I told you all of these symptoms are tied to your liver? If you can relate to any of these, today’s shortie will provide you with a road map on how to eat your way back to a healthy, happy liver (and far fewer symptoms!).

Last month, during Menopause Awareness Month, I was asked by my publisher at Penguin Random House to share advice I would give my perimenopausal self for their newsletter. And I LOVED this assignment because it is so important to ask ourselves these types of questions–so that we walk our journey with intention.  It also gave me a moment to really think about what I would tell my younger self to make life even better.  Catch today’s short podcast for the 5 critical pieces of advice I would give to my perimenopausal self–and learn: The truth about what you deserve at any age My favorite, most-recommended daily habit What to do with things that don’t serve you How to create a richer, more meaningful life A few non-negotiables to add to your routine  And more! Mentioned in this Episode: Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector  Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy  Additional Resources: 5 Practical Ways to Take Care of Yourself During

I know from first-hand experience that if you let limiting beliefs rule your life, they will. Creating success and a life that you love can only be done with the right mindset and belief that you are worthy of everything that you desire. Gratitude, joy, success, and happiness are within your reach; all you have to do is adjust your beliefs and mindset to achieve them. Living a Life of Passion and Purpose Dr. Cheryl Wood is a 2x TEDx International Empowerment Speaker and 19x Best-Selling Author. She specializes in empowering women globally with the tools to master their mindset in order to manifest a life they’re in love with. She teaches women strategies to boldly pursue their big dreams, faces their fears, challenge their negative inner talk, and develop increased confidence on their journey to living a life of passion and purpose. In This Episode How to push through the status quo in order to find your happiness (12:19) Tips for mastering your mindset through affirmation techniques (17:54) What you sho

DID YOU KNOW: Testosterone is actually the most biologically active hormone in women too! And like progesterone, levels decline as you age–with a deficiency showing up as hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, mood issues, and more. Some foods can make things even worse. Catch today’s shortie for a list of foods that lower your testosterone the most, PLUS a few things you can do to increase your T levels naturally.

Let's face it: Sometimes, it feels like no matter what you do, how hardcore your workouts are, or how detailed your food journal is, the stubborn weight just won't budge.  And for many of us, that extra weight is hanging out in the dreaded midsection.  Between bloating and jeans that don’t fit by 5 pm that same day, battling belly fat can be more than just trying to fit into your favorite pair of pants—it can be the RESULT of a sluggish metabolism caused by a few sneaky foods. Catch today’s belly-busting podcast to find out the WORST foods that are destroying your metabolism, why they’re so dangerous, and how to make better choices–and learn:  The #1 reason for almost all unexplained weight gain The truth about processed foods 5 sneaky foods that are destroying your metabolism 4 things you can do to start making better choices immediately Mentioned in this Episode: The Essential Oils Menopause Solution – My #1 Best-Selling Book Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer  Essentially Whole Store – Yo

You know that feeling when you’re lying in bed at night, eyes closed, and you’re FINALLY about to drift off… ...then suddenly, you’re jolted back into your body by a super intense craving. It’s THE worst! Catch today’s shortie for five big reasons why you should stop caving into these late-night cravings sooner than later.