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

What we're talking about in this episode! What you can do to today mediate and heal your brain fog symptoms Recommendations to move the needle and decrease inflammation in your body Understanding how your mitochondria function impacts your brain energy The best brain-boosting supplements for mitochondrial support How essential oils can immediately improve mental clarity and decrease brain fog   Episode Summary: Dealing with brain fog and the confusing frustration that comes with it is something that many women deal with, and something I'm determined to put an end to it. Our busy modern day lives can often be to blame for much of what we are experiencing, so it is essential to be equipped with knowledge on how to heal brain fog naturally. In this episode, we explore the adverse chemical influences that are wreaking havoc on our natural physiological processes, what you can be doing to decrease the negative inflammation in your body, and ways to make sure your brain is firing on all cylinders. Brain fog i

What we're talking about it this episode! Differences between functional medicine relative to functional nutrition Key primary tenants found in the institution of functional medicine The massive role diet and lifestyle modification plays in your health and wellbeing Finding a systematic functional approach to medicine that embraces individuality Breaking down the three tiers to genetic and health mastery Episode Summary: After a personal eye-opening tragedy in the traditional medical space, Andrea Nakayama saw a lack of respect and humanity in the field and decided to leave her highly established career to pursue a passion for practicing and teaching functional medicine and nutrition. Since then, Andrea and her team at FxNutrition have changed tens of thousands of peoples lives by providing functional solutions for patients and practitioners to help them heal their health ailments and take back their bodies. By looking at health from a functional lens, you can begin to see an individual's symptoms as a

What we're talking about it this episode! Examining the evolution of women's hormone health and testing Specific hormones that are the key to overall health and longevity Breaking down the relationship between estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol What to be testing for as you begin your hormone healing journey Incorporating a cortisol-based approach to exercise and appetite into your week   Episode Summary: At this point in your health journey, you may think you understand the role that hormones play in your transition from perimenopause to menopause and beyond. However, understanding the role your hormones are playing is not enough to help you take back control over your body’s natural rhythm. You need effective and natural approaches to subside your symptoms, and that is where Candace Burch comes in. Candace has a Masters in Health Education and is passionate about utilizing her scientific background to develop specialized testing methods to help women thrive during this time of transition. Today she

What we're talking about it this episode! Common symptoms and signs of an irritated gut What to look for in a healthy and functioning gut Practices that can help you regulate your bowels in an emergency Understanding how interconnected the gut and the brain are How issues with the gut can play within our hormone issues   Episode Summary: So many people in today's world deal with gut issues like constipation and bowel irritability. The truth is, this is an incredibly individualized problem, which really requires you to become an expert in your own health and listening to what your body is saying. Luckily for you, today's guest, Dr. Marisol Teijeiro, is here to help put your mind at ease and empower you to make your gut better. Marisol is the queen of helping people ‘own their thrones’. Simply put, Marisol directs people to their poop and what their poop is telling them, in order to resolve your deeper gut issues. When it comes down to it, our bodies are not an island. Your brain requires good gut health

What we're talking about it this episode! Breaking down the changing hormonal landscape of menopause Why self-care is paramount to healing symptoms over the age of 35 The three questions you should be asking yourself to stay in spiritual alignment What to expect when transitioning from perimenopause to menopause The importance of alkaline in balancing your hormones and feeling better   Episode Summary: After being diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, or early menopause, at age 38, Dr. Anna Cabeca decided that she was going to fight back, and set off on a trip around the world seeking answers and philosophies. She took what she learned and integrated it into her own life as well as her gynecology patients, resulting in a miracle baby at 42 and the ability to help women overcome their hormonal struggles and transition into menopause with grace and ease. Today Dr. Anna is sharing what she knows and how she has been able to create products and programs to help empower women to be their own healer. She

What we're talking about it this episode! The four key principles to structuring your important and daily conversations Anticipating potential communication landlines together as a unit Using tactical empathy to understand someone else's point of view Why you should be creating a safe word for when you are feeling triggered The best ways to support others through your communication   Episode Summary: Often issues that arise during communication are preventable issues that are linked towards our expectations in our relationships. Alexandra and Bob have created a four-step solution to framing your conversations in a way that result in a ‘hell yes’ for both parties. Co-authors and co-parents, Alexandra and Bob have brought their simple communication structure to the masses with their new book and are hoping to inspire everyone to get the most out of their everyday conversations. Alexandra and Bob are diving into all four steps of their communication system in order to create a safe space and support others

What we're talking about it this episode! Understanding that your unpleasant feelings are there for your protection How to move through the eight unpleasant feelings within ninety seconds Questions to ask yourself when dealing with unpleasant feelings in the moment Creating more confidence in yourself through six basic formats Strategies to manage your anxiety and develop your emotional skillset   Episode Summary: Gaining confidence and mastering your anxiety is an issue that is rapidly increasing in our ever pressuring modern society. Dr. Joan Rosenburg, Ph.D., psychologist, corporate consultant, and creator of emotional mastery training, recognized the need to help people move through unpleasant emotions and heal their emotional wounds in order to cultivate lasting confidence. Dr. Rosenburg’s practices are based off a foundation of resilience and authenticity, and she has created a step by step guide to help you manage your difficult feelings and live your most confident life. Today Dr. Rosenburg is g

What we're talking about it this episode! Why disease may be typical but it does not have to be normal How to change your own personal eating habits to impact an industry Simple action steps and recipes to put better nutrition habits into practice The importance of creating a connection and community around food Changing your body and the world with your fork and your knife   Episode Summary: A lifetime of eating the standard American diet left Ocean Robbin’s family in multiple health crisis’s. Through a change in diet and lifestyle, they saw the incredible role that food plays in our overall wellbeing. Now Ocean is dedicated to spreading the knowledge of the huge impact that what we eat has on our health and our lives, and how you can start to make a change today. Author of The 31 Day Food Revolution, Ocean is here to share his vision for the future of how we should produce, process and consume food. Ocean is all about making healthy eating accessible to all, educating on the risks of our current stand

What we're talking about it this episode! Utilizing natural tools to create a comprehensive plan for your body Removing fear and embracing healing as a joyful experience with essential oils Warning signs and symptoms that you should not be ignoring An update on my fundraising efforts to empower girls around the world   Episode Summary: Today is the day I have been dreaming about for 18 months, and I am so thrilled to share my new book, the Essential Oils Hormone Solution, with you all. Today I am giving you a backstage peek into the journey that went into creating this book, from the first initial seed to its final full bloom. I am taking you into all of the research, testing, fundraising and love that went into this book, and how it can help empower you with natural solutions at your fingertips. The Essential Oils Hormone Solution is all about knowledge and empowerment around your hormone health, and how to best equip yourself with tools for true natural healing. A powerful resource that needs to be sha

What we're talking about it this episode! Recognizing the shame and embarrassment related to skin issues Finding out what is going on underneath the skin that needs support How your gut microbiome and skin microbiome constantly communicate Where to get started when trying to clean up your chronic skin problems Simple steps that you can start right now in order to heal your body today   Episode Summary: Jennifer Fugo knows what it is like to live life with a chronic skin disease, and the intense impact it has on all aspects of your life. After she was able to cure her own eczema through healing her gut issues and naturopathic medicine, Jennifer knew she needed to take this knowledge to the world to help those who have been failed by functional medicine. More and more people are dealing with chronic skin issues that don’t get any better, and it is time to put that to rest. Jennifer is here to provide you with tools to ensure you are steering yourself in the right direction, advocating for your condition,

What we're talking about it this episode! Debunking the myths around proteins and strength training Dietary flexibility and what it can mean for your metabolism Why you should be tracking your skeletal muscle mass and fat mass to lose weight How to bring up the quality of the protein you are consuming with amino acids Nutrition and physical strategies to help you lose weight and keep it off   Episode Summary: So often women are given misinformation about their bodies, especially when it comes to the importance of muscle and protein. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon saw this gap in knowledge and set out to help women everywhere extend their longevity as they age. Dr. Lyon works as a functional medicine physician specializing in muscle centric medicine, and she has helped her patients, including yours truly, optimize our body compositions and manage our metabolism to the fullest. Now, Dr. Lyon is here to share the solution to working your muscles and increasing your metabolism flexibility. Learn all about why you shoul

What we're talking about it this episode! Taking responsibility for your role in your bodies metabolism How to drop pounds while resetting and gaining a healthy metabolism again What you can be doing to support your liver to regain its full ability Tips and tricks to curing your metabolism and reversing fatty liver Differences between the metabolism reset diet and the ketogenic diet   Episode Summary: Everybody wants to know the secret code to how to reset your metabolism and fix your weight and energy issues once and for all. Dr. Alan Christianson is the magician that figured out the secret and is here to share it with all of us today. Dr. Christianson is breaking down everything it takes to support your liver and get your metabolic flexibility back. If you feel like your metabolism is slumped, your liver is overworked or your hormones are just feeling off, this episode is here to answer all of your questions and more. Learn about the differences in sugar, the three main indicators of a fatty liver, an

What we're talking about it this episode! The phenomenon of women's symptoms being dismissed in medicine Tips on how to get off of birth control in the least painful way Ways to protect and optimize the hormonal integrity of your body Tests and nutrients you want to be discussing with your doctor Why menopause can be more of a stress issue than a hormone issue   Episode Summary: Most women get on hormonal birth control for symptom resolution, yet many doctors view birth control as a ‘one pill fits all’ that is used as a band-aid to cover up the root cause of your symptoms. Dr. Jolene Brighten realized this and took her hormonal expertise to set out and create Beyond the Pill, a book aimed at helping control understand post birth control syndrome and the long term effects associated with hormonal birth control. Today Dr. Brighten is here to shed some light on a topic many women know little about, but which impacts almost all of us. We are diving into everything you need to know about perimenopause, menop

What we're talking about it this episode! How to change the way you live your life through self-care Finding a balance in the Ying and Yang of stress and rejuvenation Bridging the gap between what you know you should be doing and what you actually are The importance of community in changing your habits and mindset How to integrate essential oils and acupuncture points into your self-care rituals   Episode Summary: There are so many stresses that society puts on women that when we are confronted with the issue of self-care, we almost cannot fathom how we would fit it into our day. Brodie Welch recognized this as a major issue in our culture and started on a path to empower as many high functioning women as possible to take back control of their lives. A wonderful friend, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, Chinese medicine expert and self-care strategist, Brodie is here to get honest about self-care and how to shift your beliefs so you can prioritize creating the life you deserve. Learn why sleep is one o

What we're talking about it this episode! Exercise flips that you can use to master your metabolism before, during and after menopause Common unintentional exercise mistakes that could be sabotaging your results Which exercises you should be focusing on depending on where your body is at Specific muscle groups that you should be thinking about when training Giving yourself permission to rest and listen to your body   Episode Summary: We all know that exercise has many benefits for your body and is an important factor in keeping yourself in shape as you grow older. However, as we get older and approach peri-menopause and menopause, these same exercise routines do not serve our bodies in the ways that they used too. Debra Atkinson not only knows this but lives it on a day to day basis to help hundreds of thousands of women find the perfect prescription for moving their body. A well-known wellness coach, fitness expert, author and more, Debra is here to help you flip the second half of your life with the e

What we're talking about it this episode! How to overcome overwhelm with natural solutions The difference between managing and dismantling your stress Empowering yourself with the steps to own your values and get what you want Acknowledging societal expectations around what we say yes and no to Looking at self-care from a stress, social media, and health perspective   Episode Summary: I want you to take a question and ask yourself, how often do you feel stressed? And do you know the true root cause of why you feel that way? Many women have shared issues of experiencing overwhelm and don’t know how to get themselves out. Luckily, Dr. Samantha recognized this issue through her naturopathic physician and acupuncturist clinic in Portland, Oregon, and has been working for the past 22 years to help people find physical and mental balance. Now, Dr. Samantha works with clients to create innovative and personalized approaches to dismantle your stress from the inside out and figure out what you really want in lif

What we're talking about it this episode! The 3 critical reasons why your hormones need a detox How a 14-day detox can change your hormone functioning and cellular communication Why belly fat is a key indicator of mortality Removing hormone saboteurs and managing stress through a food driven detox Disrupting your bad patterns to get your hormones on an equal playing field   Episode Summary: Did you know that the average woman is exposed to over 100 harmful toxins every day? This can wreak havoc on your reproductive, metabolic and stress hormones, and leave you feeling like less than your best self. These toxins create slow damage that can last for years and can affect everything from your mental clarity, too hard to lose weight and your energy levels. Today is all about cleaning up and removing the gunk in your hormonal system and removing toxins to find hormonal balance. I am going over the main reasons you should detox, breaking down some of the myths around detoxing and toxic build up, and how you ca

What we're talking about it this episode! Why women of all ages should be weight training and exercising Being cautious about choosing your coach and who you take advice from Easy ways to get started in weightlifting at the gym or at home How building your muscles can help create a healthy metabolism Recommendations for workout and diet regimes to help support your muscles   Episode Summary: As women, it is so important for our longevity to weight train. Weight training can ensure you have healthy bones, low-stress levels, a supported cardiovascular system and keep your brain healthy. Nobody knows this better than today's superstar guest, CEO, and founder of Bikini Boss Fitness, author, and entrepreneurial fitness expert, Theresa Depasquale. Theresa is here to debunk the myths around weight training for women and encourage us all to get up and move our bodies. She has a straight up, in your face approach to healing and fitness and is an advocate for the importance of movement and changing your mindset a

What we're talking about it this episode! Manifesting what you want through mantras and mindful movement How positive self-talk can have an impact on the way you move your body Taking care of your emotional wellbeing while focusing on your inner beliefs Getting clear on what you actually want and trusting your inner voice   Episode Summary: Are you looking to create big changes in your life in 2019? My guest today, Erin Stutland, has a passion for helping people create positive motion in their lives through mantras and movement. Erin is a mind, body, wellness and fitness expert, and recent author of the new book Mantras in Motion. Today Erin is providing an enlighting approach to creating movement in your life by moving your body. Erin explores creating meaningful change by harnessing the bodies mental, spiritual and physical energy, She works to cleanse stuck energy and transform negative thinking into possibilities, by tapping into your strength and confidence as you have never experienced before. Erin

What we're talking about it this episode! Why you can have your own food philosophy that fits your specific needs Simple strategies to break up with sugar in a way that nourishes you Identifying distinct meals and preparing yourself for the keto journey Thinking ahead and planning your day around getting hungry Creating freedom around when you get hungry and feeling satisfied by your meal   Episode Summary: With a new year comes new intentions and goals. For many of us, those goals should be related to breaking up with sugar. That’s why I am joined by the wonderful, 2-time New York Times Bestselling author and certified nutrition consultant, Diane Sanfilippo. Diane is the founder of Balanced Bites and a warrior for dialing into nutrition that serves you on an individual level. Through her own experience ditching her heavy grain-based diet to regulate her appetite and blood sugar, Diane realized there was a more natural and sustainable solution to regaining your health. Through adjusting her nutrition to