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Your blood sugar doesn’t care if it’s Taco Tuesday, Margarita Monday, or Frappuccino Friday. That’s because the blood sugar rollercoaster begins the minute you consume sugar (of any kind) and if you don’t balance it right away, the constant spikes and crashes can ruin your day, your week, your month, and eventually, your life. Fortunately, staying balanced after a “cheat” meal is a lot easier than you might think. Catch today’s shortie for 5 science-backed hacks to fix your blood sugar FAST. Mentioned in this Episode Gluco Support – The Blood-Sugar Balancer

One of the biggest realizations I’ve had over the past few years is that we are just NOT talking enough about perimenopause. It’s that 5 to 15-year window of life where our bodies can really start to struggle with things like weight gain, extreme fatigue, insomnia, hot flashes ,migraines, anxiety, and more!  It feels like you got hit by a truck with no end in sight… Know what I mean? Catch today’s show for a comprehensive look at perimenopause, as well as 7 simple lifestyle changes that could give you your best life back–and learn: The perimenopause puzzle Treatments to avoid  Signs and symptoms to look out for The best hacks for energy, metabolism, and brain power What to eat (and not to eat!)  7 ways to heal your hormones and feel GREAT Mentioned in this Episode:  NEW! Hormone Quiz – Check for imbalance and get personalized solutions!  Additional Resources: 8 Common Perimenopause Symptoms and How to Get Relief Naturally   #363: The Three Phases of Perimenopause and How to Navigate Each Phase

Intermittent fasting is as hot as it gets right now and it should be!    Fasting can be an incredible tool to lose weight, boost brainpower, heal chronic issues, and even defy many of the side-effects of aging. Millions of Americans have already discovered those benefits for themselves (including me!).   But before you give it a try, you will want to hear this episode with Dr. Mindy Pelz.    Here’s why: Women need to be extra careful while intermittent fasting because it can quickly throw your hormones out of balance and cause more issues than it fixes.     Tap the link below to learn the specific methods that have been designed for women, by women–so you can enjoy all the benefits of fasting without jeopardizing your health in other ways.    GET EMPOWERED BY RENOWNED FASTING EXPERT, MINDY PELZ Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. She is on a mission to start a women’s health revolution! Teaching her signature “5-Step Approach

Dry January is here and if you are looking for a game plan to swap out the booze drinks with something way more healthy…  You have come to the right place!  There are actually a TON of therapeutic (aka medicinal!) drink alternatives to alcohol that can help you unwind–without the blood sugar spike and crash. Mentioned in this Episode:  The 13 Best Adaptogen Drinks For Boosting Mood & Energy, Including Bella Hadid-Founded Kin Euphorics Liver Support Blend Give your liver the nutrients, antioxidants, and support it needs to thrive in 2023.

As busy women in an endlessly-demanding world, it can be so easy to become cynical and see the glass as half-empty. It happened to me!  But then I discovered a way to rewire my brain and instantly feel good, which has allowed me to open myself up to more joy, gratitude, and possibility than I ever imagined.  Catch today’s podcast to learn the 3 easy rituals I use every day–and learn:  Two of many all-time favorite mantras They key to breaking pattern + rewiring your brain One thing you should do every morning How to easily practice gratitude and set an intention  An instant mood-lifter that works every time Mentioned in this Episode:  Self-Care Journal – Your guide to gratitude, joy, and self-love. Additional Resources Top 10 Ways to Add Self-Care to your Morning Top 10 Self-Care Rituals for Today’s Woman Episode 415: Here’s a 5-Minute Wellness Routine to Feel Good Now

There is so much power in self-reflection and yet we don’t do it enough! But if there’s one time to buckle down and take a deep look at yourself, it’s right now–while all the successes, failures, and missed opportunities of last year are still fresh in your mind.   Catch today’s shortie for a step-by-step guide on how to do a year-end review–PLUS the top 12 questions to ask yourself now as you look ahead to 2023. My top 12 end-of-year review questions:  What were your biggest wins in 2022? What were your greatest lessons? What did you try that didn't work out, but the process of trying it moved your thinking forward in a helpful way? What simple pleasures have you especially enjoyed this year? What was one of the biggest pleasant surprises you experienced during the year? What was a new habit or routine you created this year that has improved your efficiency at home or work? What did you face head-on this year rather than avoiding, such as you dealt with credit card debt or a difficult conversation? What

Let me guess: Now that the New Year is here, you’ve made your resolutions, and it’s time to turn up the heat on your 2023 goals…  …you’re only JUST starting to feel that holiday exhaustion set in? I know I am!  Which is exactly why I put together this list of daily rituals and strategies to get me through the next 3-4 weeks. Catch today’s podcast for 5 of the BEST ways to overcome holiday exhaustion, reclaim your energy, and hit the ground running this year–and learn: The first thing you should do every morning  A surefire cure for headaches, joint pain, and digestive issues  Which supplement I will be taking daily  Hacks to boost your feel-good hormones  How to protect your energy–and your time in 2023! Mentioned in this Episode: Detox Supplements Sale – Save up to 20% on all Detox Products  Magnesium Restore – Now 15% Off for a LIMITED TIME Liver Support Blend – Now 15% Off for a LIMITED TIME Additional Resources:  Best Supplements to Overcome Stress & Get More Energy The Three Best Strateg

PODCAST SHORTIE: 3 Simple, Game-Changing Habits to Incorporate in 2023 Research shows that as many as 80% of New Year’s resolutions FAIL. I don’t want that to happen to you! Instead, I want to set the bar LOW with three simple, game-changing habits that will make your life so much better in 2023–without making it so much harder.  Mentioned in this Episode 14-Day Detox Group – Join us this January!  Detox Sale – Save 15-20% on ALL Detox Products (Dec. 28 - Jan 9)

Brain fog is the real deal and it hits women WAY harder than men.  The symptoms can be debilitating, like forgetfulness, struggling to find words, inability to focus… And it only gets worse as we age.   But it doesn’t have to!  Catch today’s final show of 2022 for six super-powerful ways to keep your brain young and clear in the New Year–and learn: How brain fog and cognitive decline can go hand-in-hand Why women are affected more than men  6 all-natural ways to keep your brain young and clear in 2023 The BEST and WORST foods for your brain Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Zen Sleep – The Sleep-Enhancer Vitamin D Complete – The Sunshine-Vitamin  Additional Resources: 5 Critical Steps to Prevent Cognitive Decline #419: The 5 Supplements I take Every Single Day for a Better Brain and Energy #391: How I Use Blood Sugar Hacks to Enhance my Brain and Skyrocket my Energy Levels

The truth is, as many as 65% of American adults are hooked on coffee, sucking down about three cups per day on average–and I am one of them! But over time and without regular breaks, coffee can actually wreak havoc on your body. Matcha, on the other hand, is a caffeinated superfood that can lift you up, heal your immune system, help you detox, and so much more ALL without the crash. Catch today’s shortie for 5 reasons why you should be swapping coffee for Matcha Tea in 2023.

I don’t know about you, but I would really love to stop aging… Like, yesterday! The good news is that more and more research is showing that how quickly you age is NOT completely tied to your genetics and you CAN in fact slow things down in a big way. By making a few key lifestyle changes, you can extend your longevity for much longer than we ever thought possible.  Catch today’s show for 11 of the most common causes of accelerated aging, PLUS three easy ways stay YOUNG–and learn:  Why your genetics don’t guarantee anything  The top 11 causes of accelerated aging  Which supplements are your best defense against aging  3 easy ways to stay younger for longer  Mentioned in this Episode: Claim your $20 reward – TWO DAYS LEFT to spend it however you like!  Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer  Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster Vitamin D Complete – The Mood-Lifter   Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector Additional Resources:  10 Toxic Habits that may be Aging you Faster Episode #317:

Are you suffering from fatigue, pain, and bloating? Do you have an autoimmune condition? It might be time to check your gut health. By optimizing our gut health, we can begin to heal every system in our bodies. And today's podcast episode is about how gut health affects hormones!

I don’t know about you, but I used to do everything I could to not let someone down—even if that meant giving up on my own goals, dreams, or aspirations. We live in a society where we are made to feel guilty for SO much. But what if we just learn to LET GO and stop feeling so guilty all the time? Catch today’s shortie for 19 things you can start letting go of immediately WITHOUT EVER FEELING GUILTY AGAIN–and take control of your day, your emotions, and your life!

Do you ever feel–deep in your bones–that you need to do something BIG to change the course of your health?  Like you’re already doing so many things right, but you just can’t shake the stubborn belly fat, supersized thighs, mid-afternoon sugar cravings, zero energy days, pounding migraines, painful periods, or endless bloating?  I was there with you, girl! Until I created, tested, and perfected this special protocol that TOTALLY changed my life (and thousands of other women’s lives, too!).  Catch today’s show to hear from THREE ROCKSTAR WOMEN who transformed their health with my 14-day detox protocol–and learn:  Why my detox protocol is different and how it works Whether it’s right for YOU  Detox success stories straight from my clients Spring, Candace, and Jan!  Details about my free Detox Masterclass  How to join my detox group and start the New Year feeling your BEST EVER Mentioned in this Episode: FREE Detox Masterclass  – My Life-Changing 14-Day Detox Program (December 14th!) 14-Day Detox Ki

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.