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

If You Want To Best Prepare for Your 4th Trimester You Should: Map out your support before giving birth to make sure you will have the village you need to raise your child Give yourself space to care for yourself and set aside time that is just for you Nourish your body with the right foods and supplements to support your hormones Be prepared and listen to your body to know when you are ready to resume normal life after giving birth   No matter how many books you read, courses you take, conversations you have, or advice you have been given, having a baby, especially for the first time, can bring moments of uncertainty, exhaustion, and bliss. Navigating your new body, and your new baby, can be a significant adjustment, but it is possible to take on this beautiful time with ease and grace.   Understanding Your 4th Trimemester with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen Dr. Cleopatra is The Fertility Strategist and Executive Director of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute and is back for round two of our pregnancy discus

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many of us, it’s also the most stressful, draining, and overwhelming.  Balancing family dynamics, changing schedules, and different eating habits can be so hard on your body, leaving you feeling burnt out before the season is even in full swing. Tune in to today’s episode for 10 simple ways to make sure your holiday eating and holiday stress don’t get out of hand. These daily practices will make sure your health and energy stay on track all season long and answer questions like “what do I do at a holiday party?” or “how can I stick to my exercise and eating routine, even if I’m out of town?”  This episode is going to be a lifesaver during this season, no matter what it looks like this year! 10 healthy eating hacks to help you stick to your goals and be successful, even if you have a full lineup of events and are traveling How to recognize emotional eating and ways to fight back against it so you can prevent holiday weight gain E

If You Want to Stay Calm in Times of Crisis You Should: Start listening to your body during times of stress and build awareness around your bodies signals.  Be intentional about how you start your day and how you want to show up in the world. Incorporate small things into your morning routine that will set you up for success. Get curious about what you are feeling, label it, and sit with it instead of running from it. Practice letting go of control and accept that your reality is often something you cannot control. Shift your mindset to focus on the opportunities that your stress can bring you. Have faith that your current situation will bring you to the best-case scenario.   You know the stress you feel about changes out of your control? Have you ever considered that these changes could actually be a positive thing?  By focusing on the best case scenario you can move through your stress response system, shift your state of mind, and set yourself up through self-care rituals that take no extra time ou

IN THIS EPISODE: BEST FOODS FOR LIVER HEALTH Your liver is a critical organ for hormones, energy, detoxification, digestion, maintaining a healthy weight, and so many other things that make or break your health. If it’s not in optimal shape, your whole body is going to suffer. Tune in today to hear my top superfoods (plus some bonus supplements) you can use to keep your liver working its best. By incorporating these foods and nutrients into your daily routines, you can create balanced hormones and free yourself from the symptoms making you miserable.  Why your liver is so essential for your hormones and overall health The top 10 superfoods to love your liver every day The best supplements to take for your liver, thyroid, gut health, and cellular energy MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Essentially You episode 154: How to Optimize Liver Function to Balance Your Hormones Vitamin C Boost Magnesium Restore Activated B Complete ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Loving Your Liver for Hormone Health The Best Essential Oils for Lovin

If You Want to Use Your Menstrual Cycle to Your Advantage You Should: Alter what you eat based on which phase of your cycle you are in to give your body what it needs to absorb Switch up your workout routine between heavy weight lifting, building lean muscle mass, and taking time for recovery Listen to your divine feminine power and give your body what it is asking you for   You might know that you can break down your menstrual cycle into four different phases, but did you know that how you eat and exercise in each of these phases can impact your health, fertility, and metabolism? Understanding how you are evolving throughout the month can help you use your menstrual cycle to your advantage and provide optimal functioning.   Optimizing Your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Stephanie Estima Dr. Stephanie Estima is an expert in metabolism and body composition. She has a special interest in functional neurology, brain metabolism, and the specific application of the ketogenic diet and fasting to female physiology. Us

We all have been told the “horrors” of menopause, but few people are really talking about the biggest time of transition in a woman’s life: perimenopause.   This 4-10 year period before your menstrual cycle totally stops can be a time of fluctuating hormones, uncomfortable symptoms (including hot flashes, stubborn weight, exhaustion, sleep struggles, and more), and feelings that your life as you know it is over.   But it doesn’t have to be this way!   Tune in to today’s episode to hear why perimenopause is a period of so much change and how you can make this transition with ease and grace to continue living with energy and health for years to come!   Which hormones are the biggest players as you make the transition to perimenopause and menopause How you can immediately identify which stage of perimenopause you are in so you can start feeling better ASAP The biggest signs and symptoms of hormone imbalances and what you can do to start healing them My favorite supplement & lifestyle recommendations to relie

If You Want To Set Your Body and Your Baby Up For Success You Should: Prime your body by eating whole foods that create a nourishing environment for your baby's brain development Educate yourself about the right supplements to take during your primemester, pregnancy, and postpartum Create the best possible epigenetic foundation for your baby by embracing the Primemester Protocol and the Fertility Food Pyramid Let go of your worry and support your super baby by listening to what your body needs   Priming your body to get ready for a baby can take a lot of energy and can often be met with some confusion. It is important to prime your epigenetics by nourishing yourself with the right foods and supplements so that you can create your super baby, which means the happiest, healthiest, brightest, and most well-adjusted baby that you can give your epigenome.   How to Shift Your Epigenetics for the Baby of Your Dreams Dr. Cleopatra is the Fertility Strategist and Executive Director of the Fertility & Pregnancy In

How can you expect your body to make the energy you need and operate the hormone pathways without the actual building blocking to run the processes that make energy and hormone communication? Nutrient deficiencies, especially magnesium, leave you feeling stressed, worn out, and like you’re just not firing on all cylinders.    But the good news is they are easy to correct! Magnesium is the #1 supplement I recommend for women because it can make the biggest, fastest difference in your hormone health and energy levels. Tune in today to learn how to leverage key supplements and start feeling better immediately!   Why just taking a multivitamin isn’t enough and can still leave you deficient Which supplement, along with magnesium, I recommend for optimal energy and hormone health each and every day 5 of the biggest ways magnesium affects your hormones, energy, and more Why not all magnesium supplements are alike and which one I recommend to experience the best, fastest success!   Mentioned in this episode: Wom

If You Want to Gain More Energy You Should: Lower your stress response to allow your body to make the right amount of cortisol for you Build muscle through resistance training in order to manage your glucose intake Stress your mitochondria consistently and in the right ways in order to balance your hormone production  Implement simple and effective lifestyle changes to improve your mitochondrial function and cortisol production   Do you dread having to drag yourself out of bed in the morning, knowing that you might not have enough energy to get through the day? The two biggest causes for this lack of energy is inefficient mitochondrial function and the hormone cortisol.  The good news is that there are simple lifestyle changes and tools that are easy, inexpensive, and possible to do from home that can balance your cortisol and improve your mitochondrial function.   Connecting the Dots With Dr. Carrie Jones Dr. Carrie Jones is a practitioner, internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator in

We are still in such unprecedented territory for our lifetime, and we find ourselves grasping for anything at all that we can be doing to make sure we stay healthy.   Your body relies on several key vitamins and nutrients to protect your health, and I’m breaking down the top 5 today! These vitamins are the easiest way to support your body’s defense system.   Tune in today to hear exactly what you should be taking (beyond vitamin C) to give your body the best shot at staying healthy!   Exactly what is the immune system, and how can you support it? Why specific vitamins and nutrients are important for immunity (and your overall health) How you can use supplements to ease digestion, boost energy, improve sleep AND support immunity The best way to stock up on some of these key supplements today!   Mentioned in this episode: Shop the Immune Support Sale and get your essential supplements here! How to Immediately Boost Your Immunity and Stay Healthy   Related Resources: Essential Supplements for Supporting You

If You Want to Embrace Mindfulness and Meditation You Should: Stop assuming your thoughts are facts and start being decisive about the thoughts that you give your attention Shift your relationship to your experience of life by understanding what is going on in your brain  Turn small daily practices into moments of mindfulness to help you calm your brain and take control of your mental space   When my husband Alex said he wanted to try meditating but didn’t feel he had the time or the knowledge to ‘do it right,’ I knew there had to be a better way. Luckily some friends recommended Muse Meditation Technology, and it has totally changed his and my world.   What Is Muse with Ariel Garten Muse is a brain-sensing headband that helps you meditate by translating your brain activity during meditation into guiding sounds. It was co-founded by Ariel Garten, a Neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, and former fashion designer. Ariel is probably one of the most interesting people you will ever meet and is passio

EVERY woman at some point in her life goes through a period of wandering, “what happened to my energy?” Or struggled to get into a pair of jeans that she was able to get into the month before.    I’ve been there myself, When I was struggling with exhaustion and unexplained weight gain, I was DESPERATE for a solution.    And through trial and error and digging into the research I addressed my hormone imbalances, got my energy back, lost the stubborn weight, and finally felt like myself again… And I am here to share these protocols and remedies with you so that you can get your body back and rock your dreams with boundless energy and happiness.    Tune in today to hear exactly what’s going on in your body to make the weight so hard to lose and how you can take the first steps to heal your hormones and shaking that stubborn weight for good!   Why your hormones and inflammation are driving your stubborn weight gain Which hormone deregulations cause your metabolism to slow and the fat to pack on The physical ro

If You Want To Understand Your Metabolism Better You Should: Understand which of your lifestyle practices are contributing to the vicious cycle of insulin resistance Learn what your body needs to process energy effectively by continuously monitoring your blood glucose levels Implement simple behavioral changes by increasing your accountability and awareness of your bodies levels   Did you know that almost 90% of Americans deal with some type of metabolic dysfunction? Metabolic dysfunction is, by far, one of the biggest epidemics in this country and can impact everything from your mood to the health of your immune system.  However, it doesn't have to be this way! It is possible to monitor which foods are sabotaging your insulin, metabolism, and energy levels so that you can limit your risk of chronic illness and start to heal your insulin sensitivity.   Taking Hold of Your Metabolism and Your Health with Dr. Casey Means Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford trained MD, biomedical researcher, and surgeon-turned-met

Today I’m tackling even more menopause myths that are so disempowering and disruptive to women, holding you back from living your best life in menopause and beyond. You deserve to face your day with energy, grace, and confidence, and the first step is exposing and letting go of the lies that you may be holding onto.   Tune in now to see which of these myths you’ve been believing (whether consciously or not), and how you can take ownership of your health starting today!   A simple energy-boosting practice that takes less than 30 seconds per day The truth about how menopause sets in (hint: it doesn’t happen overnight) Why feeling sick, tired, and miserable doesn’t have to be “normal” during menopause Real ways to approach symptoms (without synthetic hormones) even when you’re postmenopausal And more!   Mentioned in this episode: Save 15% on your first Organifi order here! Essentially You episode 233: Debunking Menopause Myths Once and for All Part 1 The Essential Oils Menopause Solution Top 11 Supplements

If You Are Sick and Tired of Menopause Madness, You Can: Stop abdicating your health over to your practitioner and start taking your health into your own hands Get to the root cause of the things that aren’t working as properly as they used too Find solutions for your specific situation as quickly as possible so that you can reverse your menopause symptoms Be vigilant about finding the answers that you deserve and paying attention to what your body is telling you   Over 50 million women in the US are currently going through menopause, yet there is still a huge taboo and confusion around this transition in every woman's life. Society has taught us to fear menopause, but in reality, it can be one of the best chapters of your life if you understand how to support your body through it.   Dismissing Menopause Myths With Dr. Kyrin Dunston Dr. Kyrin Dunston is a retired OB-GYN who discovered the toolbox of functional medicine and has never looked back. Through functional medicine, Dr. Kyrin lost 100 pounds and

Our culture, and even our doctors, continue to perpetuate myths that menopause is the “end” of your productive life… that you’re officially “old”... that your only solution is hormone replacement therapy or the birth control pill… that there’s nothing you can do about the hot flashes, weight gain, and uncomfortable symptoms that are making you miserable.   It’s time to annihilate this misinformation with science-backed facts that restore your power and dignity and help you face menopause with ease and grace.    Menopause means the end of your reproductive ability, yes, but it also means you have abundant energy available to live life to the full for years to come! Tune in today to learn which lies you may be believing and how you can approach menopause with strength and power to keep living your best life!   Shedding light on the most pervasive menopause myths that our culture (and even some medical professionals) continue to believe Why menopause means you can actually live life with MORE energy and abunda

What we're talking about in this episode Ways to take preventative care when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor Why the reverse Kegel is like meditation for the vagina and how to receive its benefits What to do when you begin to notice pelvic floor and bladder leaking  How to take back control of your pelvic health by becoming an educated consumer The important role of a well-curated total body conditioning program for your pelvic health   Episode Summary A topic that we don’t hear a lot about, yet impacts hundreds of millions of women is the issue of pelvic pain. Over 600 million women worldwide, including Isa Herrera, have had to deal with the confusing work of pelvic floor health only to be left in the dust by their doctors. Isa said no more and is here today to educate you on what you can do about your pelvic pain and teach you how to protect your pelvic floor.  A certified physical therapist and expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies, Isa is here to shake up your idea of pelvic healt

Stress is so unconscious in today’s society. We all deal with it, and we explain it away as being normal. But what if there’s something better waiting for you on the other side? What if abundant peace were possible, while you’re still living your life and achieving your goals?   That is what I have for you today. Listen to this episode to hear how you can still be your rockstar self, without being fueled (and sabotaged) by stress.    I have some specific insights and tips to help you get started today creating a life of energy, peace, and health so that you can get back out there and continue to kick booty and live your mission and purpose with a bit more ease and grace.     How I came to realize my addiction to stress and the chaos and sickness it was adding to my life What is Rushing Woman’s Syndrome, and how do you know if you have it? The first steps to releasing yourself from the toxic demands of stress Why a morning ritual is so important, and how to create one that works for your life   Mentioned

What we're talking about in this episode Natural treatment options for each of the four most common types of PCOS  Tips for creating a healing plan that is tailored to your unique needs and symptoms Which reproductive markers you need to look out for and which tests you should run How to harness intermittent fasting, diet, herbs and supplements and oils to find healing The best way to use essential oils and recipe blends for your PCOS symptoms    Episode Summary PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women, with 7 million women in the US alone suffering, and half of them not even knowing it. There is an array of possible symptoms and far-reaching health implications that can make diagnosis difficult but all the more necessary.  Today I am shining a light on the similarities and differences found in the four most common types of PCOS and providing treatments for you to heal your PCOS naturally. If you want to learn which symptoms may warrant a further dive

When you’re building a baby, your body needs extra support at ALL stages—from before conception to postpartum. While you may think a prenatal has you covered, taking that alone leaves some major gaps.   Tune in today to hear my specific recommendations for supplements to take in the months leading up to pregnancy, while you're pregnant, and after you deliver. Supporting your health with supplements is the best way to make sure you’re giving your baby the best start possible while protecting your health through the whole process!     Why it’s SO important to take supplements while you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum The essential nutrients that are lacking from pretty much all prenatal vitamins Which supplements to take during each stage of pregnancy from before you conceive to postpartum plus specific brands that I trust   Mentioned in this episode: Essentially You episode #227: What I Did to Get Pregnant at 40 Essentially Whole® Vitamin D Complete Essentially Whole® Magnesium Restore Top