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

Sugar, chocolate, and snack cravings are REAL (especially right now with our pantries so easily accessible all day long). But these foods have a deep impact on your hormones, mood, weight, energy, skin health, and so much more.   If you’ve found yourself raiding the kitchen for a mid-day or late-night treat, tune in to today’s episode for simple ways to break this self-sabotaging habit. My tips will give you what you need to say no to cravings all day long!   Understanding how extra snacking and sugar cravings impact your body My 4 steps to beat sugar cravings and stop your snacking habits The top essential oils for nixing cravings at a moment’s notice Long-term solutions to keep the cravings from coming in the first place   Additional Resources: Register for Dr. Mariza's free Detox Masterclass (May 12th) On the blog: 5 Steps to Breaking Up with Sugar On the podcast: Could Breaking Up with Sugar be the Biggest Key to Healthy Eating? With Molly Carmel Resource: Essential Oil Recipes for Cravings an

How to Gain Control Over Your Hormones & Menopause Discover the role your hormones play in your ability to be fully functioning in the world How to get your resilience and willpower back through lifestyle and nutrition Why oxytocin, laughter, and love are the best medicines to help you heal from trauma Learn how the Keto-Green 16 can help you nourish and empower your body and mind What testing your urine PH can tell you about your mental and physical state of being    Episode Summary:  Despite what you may have been told, your hormonal levels are designed to change throughout your lifetime, and perimenopause and menopause are no different. I am sure that you have heard many misconceptions, misinformation and myths surrounding menopause, which is why I have brought triple board-certified trained physician and hormone expert Dr. Anna Cabeca to the show. After being diagnosed with infertility and early menopause at age 38, one year after losing her young son in a tragic accident, Dr. Cabeca refused to acce

If you are experiencing heavy bleeding, migraines, PMS that makes you want to kill someone, mood swings, trouble sleeping, tender breasts, decreased sex drive, sluggish thinking, bloating, or weight struggles, you are in the right place.   Know this: you are not alone, and there are natural, simple steps you can take to get yourself back again. On today’s episode, I’m breaking down what causes these symptoms and the proven strategies I’ve found to help you get relief!     The #1 root cause of hormone struggles in your 30’s and 40’s Understanding the roles of 2 major hormone players in your body for your period and more Are bioidentical hormones necessary, or is there a better way? Simple, proven steps you can take to reverse your symptoms through lifestyle changes The ultimate healing experience to jumpstart radical transformation in your body (that you can do from your own home)

What You Really Need to Know About Your Period Learn why ovulation is so critical to your overall physical and mental health The most common reasons for your irregular period and what to do about it How stress impacts your menstrual cycle and hormones on multiple levels Why your cycle is a key indicator of what is going on inside of your body  What you can do to love up on your body and set yourself up for success   Episode Summary:  Myths surrounding your period, birth control, and fertility seem to be the norm starting from a very young age. My friend Nicole Jardim is on a mission to debunk these myths and help women understand how their body functions so that they can upgrade their health.  A certified women’s health coach and the creator of Fix Your Period, Nicole offers a series of ways for women to reclaim their hormone health through methods that combine simplicity and sass. Your period is a wealth of knowledge and can give you tons of information about what is going on inside your body, you just

For my first Friday Q&A episode, I'm tackling something I hear about from my listeners every day. So many women reach out to me wondering what the heck is going on with their periods, why they suddenly have PMS that makes them not even recognize themselves, and how to make it stop.   If erratic periods, unstable moods, cramping, bloating, trouble sleeping, hot flashes, migraines, and sugar cravings have become your "normal," you don't want to miss this episode. It doesn't have to be like this. I'll help you understand what's behind these changes and give you tools to help you get control over your body.   What we're talking about in this episode: Understanding the perimenopause spectrum and where you fall on it Why periods are unpredictable and often worse during perimenopause How to know if estrogen dominance is behind your symptoms Why your PMS is so bad, and natural lifestyle tools to ease your symptoms My top supplement recommendations for perimenopause, PMS, heavy periods, and more

Creating A Vision For Your Life The three main reasons why it is crucial to create a unique life vision true to you Learn about the seven roadblocks keeping you in life by default instead of design How to fall in love and experience wins with the process of your vision, not just the goal  Ways to cope with the deviation of your vision and keep moving forward anyways Create a powerful vision through the five key ingredients it takes to pull you forward   Episode Summary:  During this time of uncertainty, many of us are trying to figure out what the future has in store. Some of you may be hoping to create a vision for the first time, while others are trying to adjust our visions to our new reality. Either way, having a clear vision for the life you want is something that gives you hope and helps guide your decisions via the daily actions you take. Jennifer Hudye is the founder of Conscious Copy, the top copywriting company that helps entrepreneurs communicate their soul’s message. My go-to vision guru and

What we're talking about in this episode! Discover the different stages of living in a chronic ‘stressaholic’ state How to recognize if you are abusing your stress response system before its too late Learn how your body can change on a physiological level due to perceived stress Tips for proactively training your nervous system to circuit-break your stress cycle How to use stress to your advantage and reframe this crazy global situation    Episode Summary:  Stress can be highly addictive, and it can take years, even decades to break free of your trauma loop and constant overwhelm. When I discovered that I was stuck in two major limiting beliefs that were keeping me in a state of chronic stress, my body forced me to give my stress response system a break. Today Dr. Heidi Hanna wants to help you gain control over your stress before you to reach your breaking point.  By constantly triggering your stress response system you could be deepening your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or social relationshi

What we're talking about in this episode! Powerful tools to help you attract what you desire through your thoughts Learn how you are keeping yourself trapped in the false positives of your limiting beliefs  How to seamlessly implement The Success Principles into your daily life  The importance of being in gratitude, service, and joy during COVID-19 Ways you can start acting ‘as if’ in order to achieve your wildest dreams Why you should be asking for feedback to turn your perceived failure into success   Episode Summary:  Jack Canfield is the author of The Success Principles, a book that truly changed my life over a decade ago. The co-creator of Chicken Soup For The Soul Series, a 42 time New York Times bestseller, and record holder in the Guinness Book of World Records for having 7 books on the NYT bestseller list at the same time, Jack knows what he is talking about. Known as America’s #1 success coach, Jack has helped hundreds of thousands of people over his 40-year career identify what makes success

What we're talking about in this episode! How to gain self-awareness and recognize if you are stuck in a diet loop Dismissing some of the most common metabolism and exercises myths  Why you need to create healthy expectations about your body and weight How your partner could be sabotaging your nutrition without even knowing it The importance of putting your health as your non-negotiable top priority   Episode Summary:  I bet there is a good chance that at some point in your life you have not only tried a diet, but you’ve also tried a diet and seen no results. This is because the calories in, calories out model that the diet industry follows is all wrong, and our chemistry is way more complex than that.  After a decade long diet journey herself, Jennifer Powter came out the other side passionate about disrupting the diet industry. A healthy weight loss coach who provides sustainable weight loss solutions so that you can understand your relationship with food and break free from emotional eating to feel a

What we're talking about in this episode! How to manage and overcome your mindset during this anxiety pandemic Tips for acknowledging the unpredictable while remaining in charge of what you think Strategies and tools to change your physiological state when going through anxiety Why you should cut back the time you allow yourself to watch the pandemic news Ways to create connection, routine and schedule during this quarantine  How to make this pandemic something that is happening for you, not to you   Episode Summary:  Have you or someone you love been experiencing anxiety, panic, and confusion during all this global craziness? COVID-19 is being dubbed the ‘anxiety pandemic’, which is why I brought my go-to doctor on emotional mastery onto the show today. Dr. Joan Rosenburg is an expert psychologist, master clinician, trainer, creator of Emotional Mastery and corporate consultant who is internationally recognized for her thought leadership and influence in personal development. Today Dr. Rosenberg is

What we're talking about in this episode! Specific information that everyday families need to equip themselves with How to support your immune system and set yourself up for continued health Supplement, vitamin and mineral recommendations for your immune system  Learn how smart a virus can be and how you should be preparing for quarantine Discover how CBD pre-treatment can increase your ability to fight off infectious diseases    Episode Summary:  The sudden changes our world has faced due to COVID19 can be difficult for many of us to implement into our lives. Suddenly our routines have changed, our anxiety is rising, and we are wondering what to do next. This is why I have brought Dr. Mary Clifton on the show today. An internal medicine doctor in NYC with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Mary is an expert in the best practices that you need to implement in order to prepare yourself for this time of uncertainty.  Dr. Mary’s latest project, The Pandemic Recovery Summit, brings together a number of doctor

What we're talking about in this episode! How to know if you are experiencing Rushing Women’s Syndrome right now Gauge where your stress levels are through my quick stress level assessment  Learn why the frequent activation of your stress response system can make you sick What you can do stop the addictive stress response loop before it becomes your normal Self-care rituals you can use to anchor yourself into physical and emotional wellbeing   Episode Summary:  Today is a very special day as we celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the Essentially You Podcast. I am so grateful for this platform to bring you what you want from top experts in the field, and I can’t wait to see where the next year brings us. Today we are living in a very different world than we were last year, or even last month, which is why I want to provide you with ways that you can reduce your levels of stress, boost your immune system and stay focused on keeping you and your family healthy.  In this unprecedented time, many of us are j

What we're talking about in this episode! The best ways to fix your leaky gut, even if you don’t know you have it yet How to protect your immune system and create a stronger gut foundation Tips to help avoid viral diseases such as the Covid-19 virus through gut health Ways to protect your gut while stocking up on food during a quarantine  Learn about the biophysical effect stress has on your body and immune system   Episode Summary:  Today Dr. Vincent Padre is taking time off the front lines helping treat the Covid-19 virus to share recommendations on ways that you can boost your immune system by restoring your gut health. The medical director of Pedre Integrative Health, founder of Dr. Pedre wellness and practicing physician in New York City since 2004, Dr. Pedre is my go-to doctor when it comes to shedding light on the organ in charge of your immune system, the gut. Did you know that 70% of your immune system can be found in the lining of your gut? Your gut impacts your entire body, especially how you

What we're talking about in this episode! Learn when and how fluoride air and water pollution was accepted as ‘non-toxic’  How to find the hidden sources of fluoride in your diet and clear up your acne Which water filters and types of toothpaste you can consume without fluoride exposure The importance of being mindful and finding fluoride-free wine production What a typical fluoride flareup can look like and fluoride recommendations for all    Episode Summary:  Fluoride has been widely accepted as a ‘healthy’ additive to our water and air pollution since 1945, but did you know that it can have dangerous side effects when building up over time? Melissa Gallico went from being an FBI analyst to a podcast host and author focusing on the detrimental effects of fluoride through her own personal experience with acne breakouts when consuming fluoride and is here to share her knowledge with you today. Excessive exposure to fluoride can have a negative impact on everything from your reproductive issues to your c

What we're talking about in this episode! Key facts you need to know about the new coronavirus sweeping the globe Top recommendations to boost you and your families immune system now The importance of social distancing to stop the spread and help our hospitals Which essential oils you can use to reduce your stress and support your sleep Why water infusions and matcha are your best friends right now and all the time   Episode Summary:  Given the current state of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is extra important now more than ever to practice good hygiene and boost your immunity so that you can keep you and your loved ones safe from infection. Boosting your immune system is the #1 best defense against environmental and viral threats, which is why I wanted to spend today providing you with the Top 10 ways to quickly and immediately boost your immune system to be prepared for any situation. If you are feeling fearful about this brand new strain of coronavirus, are looking for answers in places other than the new

What we're talking about in this episode! Learn what a menopause boss is and how you can become one at any age The four steps to thriving and vibing in perimenopause or menopause  Explore the role of toxicity and stress when it comes to your menopausal symptoms How to create a health vision board to harness the power of the ‘intangibles’ Tips for giving yourself nutritional support physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally   Episode Summary:  Over 50 million women in the United States alone are going through menopause, and traditional medicine is still scrambling to find root cause solutions to symptoms that affect the majority of women 40 years of age and up. Dr. Kyrin Dunston was one of these women, and through her journey of getting her hormones back on track, Dr. Kyrin made a shift from her traditional OBGYN practice to focusing on root cause medicine for her patients. Today Dr. Kyrin is here to shine a light on how to become a menopause boss and address your root causes so that you can own

What we're talking about in this episode! Key foods that will balance your hormones naturally Why nutrient deficiencies may be the root cause to hormone imbalance My top nutrients for thyroid, PMS and fatigue Which green smoothie you should be drinking to support your liver How to begin to balance your hormones naturally with food Keeping your hormones supported during times of fluctuation with nutritional tools   Episode Summary Today is a MAJOR milestone that I am so excited to celebrate with you. This is the 100th episode on the Essentially You podcast and we have officially reached 500,000 downloads! My heart swells with so much gratitude for having you a part of this women’s health journey. When I came up with the idea to create this podcast, I had you in mind. I am committed more than ever to give you what you want and need on this podcast. Since February this year, I have spoken with thousands of women and listened to their stories. It breaks my heart to hear that women are being dismissed a

What we're talking about in this episode! Learn why endometriosis is so commonly undiagnosed by traditional medicine The most common symptoms around endometriosis and what you can do about them How to address your pelvic pain through functional medicine and functional nutrition Why hormonal birth control can put you at greater risk of infertility in the long term The importance of finding a trained surgeon when considering laparoscopic surgery What you can do right now at home to lessen your painful symptoms throughout the month   Episode Summary:  Endometriosis contributes to over 80% of chronic pain found in women, yet many doctors are not confident in their ability to diagnosis endometriosis, and the symptoms can be all over the map. Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, author, board-certified health coach and expert with over 20 years of experience working with women to cure their chronic pelvic pain.  After finding functional medicine by necessity after givi

What we're talking about in this episode! Learn what exactly qualifies a coronavirus and the many pre-existing types  What you can do to keep your family healthy and strong during this time Why you should be focusing on facts instead of instigating panic responses Things that you should consider before you cancel your travel plans Natural ways that you can boost your immune system to protect your body from any disease   Episode Summary:  It’s safe to say that many of us are worried about the current information surrounding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. While watching the news is not always the best place to get your information, it is imperative that you take care of your families, as well as your own immune system during this time.  There is still a lot we do not know about the novel coronavirus, but there are many ways that we can protect ourselves and our families from this illness as well as any other illnesses that may come our way. Dr. Elisa Song is a holistic pediatrician and pediatric func

What we're talking about in this episode! Understanding the collateral damage stress has on the brain and nervous system Learn a six pillar strategy to move from sympathetic dominance to parasympathetic dominance Why using food as medicine is one of the best ways to heal your mind, body, and spirit How to train your organs and hormones to work for you instead of against you What temperature and heart rate can tell you about the foods that you are eating   Episode Summary:  The power of food has changed the landscape of my health and so many other women. Food can be the best medicine when looking to regulate your immune system, balance your hormones, reverse chronic disease and healing the body. However, it needs to be used correctly, which is where today's expert comes in. Christa Orecchio is a clinical and holistic nutritionist and the founder of The Whole Journey. Christa is passionate about helping you heal your adrenals, gut, immune system and central nervous system in a holistic way by using food a