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

What we're talking about in this episode Specific foods that you should be including in your diet to support your gut microbiome How to have fun with healthy food on an accessible and cost-effective basis Explore the power of herbs and spices and the health benefits they can have Why inflammation is an important part of the body and how to balance it properly Ways to support your bodies innate ability to look after itself through food   Episode Summary Dr. Rupy Aujla is living proof of the power of lifestyle and dietary changes when facing an illness. Instead of promoting bland food that makes you rethink your healthy diet, Dr. Rupy preaches flavor as well as function to help you eat illness with foods that you love to eat.  By making healthy food more accessible, Dr. Rupy is helping people all over the world deliciously enjoy their healthy lifestyles and educate people on the power of cooking. Through the incorporation of recipes from all over the world, Dr. Rupy ensures that you will never get bored a

What we're talking about in this episode The key supplement you need to restore your hormones and repair cellular healing How to reset your stress response system with a simplified hormonal protocol Which essential oils are best at supporting your hormones and calming your stress Learn which supplements you should take to prevent burnout and increase energy A rundown of the biggest and best supplements and benefits for your needs   Episode Summary A lack of energy, brain fog, hot flashes, weight resistance, and so many other issues we as women take as ‘normal’ can be reduced down to an imbalance in your hormones. These imbalances can range in their severity, but it is possible to treat them at home with a range of hormone loving supplements and herbs when you have the right information.  Today I am breaking down my Top 10 Hormone Loving Supplements so that you can support your hormones and bring energy back into your life. These supplements can help you reset your hormones in as little as one month’s ti

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

What we're talking about in this episode How to age in reverse, discover your passions and stay in line with your goals Specific methods to help you take daily action instead of getting overwhelmed The role gratitude plays in being present, honoring yourself and showing up for others Understanding the power of community for women when seeking happiness How to embrace surrender and let go of control to become more present Why you should stop validating your excuses and start choosing how you want to live   Episode Summary We have all heard that age is nothing but a number, but how many of us actually know how to increase our longevity and happiness as we age? Natalie Jill is a fat loss expert, high-performance coach and globally recognized influencer who helps women age in reverse, and she is here to share her wisdom and knowledge with you today. Natalie is gracing the front covers of fitness magazines at age 48 and shifting the stigma around women getting older. She helps others uncover their master pa

What we're talking about in this episode How to heal your PCOS naturally and get to the root cause of your symptoms Why blood sugar should be the first thing on your mind when you wake up Seed cycling and cycle syncing to support your cycle and balance your hormones Which foods you should be eating to support your energy and mood The importance of building your plate around plants to keep your gut happy   Episode Summary After being diagnosed with PCOS at age eighteen, Megan was frustrated by her doctors just handing her pills and telling her to lose weight. So Megan took her health into her own hands and dove headfirst into the knowledge and power that nutrition can have on your body. Since then Megan has healed her PCOS naturally, used food as her medicine, and co-wrote the new book, The Happy Balance Book.  PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disruptors in women and affects all races and ethnic groups. While many doctors offer a one size fits all approach to healing PCOS, Megan is proof of the a

What we're talking about in this episode Symptoms and triggers that you should notice if you are worried about toxic mold Why you should stop blaming your thyroid and look at your total body environment What you can do to set yourself up for success when stabilizing your blood sugar levels How intermittent fasting can give you more energy and increase your metabolic flexibility  Ways to celebrate with foods that are better choices than what is readily available   Episode Summary After losing everything in her life to toxic mold Bridgit Danner realized that she needed to educate the masses on toxins and help women detoxify their bodies through a functional approach to balance their hormones and get their lives back on track.  Often our doctors think that the answer is medication when your thyroid shows symptoms of hormonal chaos. But more often than not, the thyroid is not the root cause and instead is a victim of other circumstances going on inside your body.  There are over 100 symptoms for thyroid imb

What we're talking about in this episode How to figure out where you are at on the inflammation spectrum Symptoms to look out for to recognize your level of bodily inflammation Learn what triggers inflammation in the body and how to get to your root cause Ways to gain body freedom by finding out what your body loves and what it doesn’t How to use food to extinguish inflammation instead of fueling the fire   Episode Summary One of the biggest causes of disease today can be directly linked to inflammation in the body. While inflammation is not always a bad thing, it can rage out of control quite easily and needs to be addressed early. Everything from joint pain to anxiety can be linked back to inflammation, and it is only by figuring out where you are at on the inflammation spectrum that you can start to create a customized health program that works for you.  Dr. Will Cole specializes in clinically investigating the underlying factors of chronic inflammation and helps his patients and readers create custo

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

What we're talking about in this episode Things you can do on a daily basis to create the beautiful life you desire Why you need to embrace being the manager of your own mood for better results The importance of making space for dreaming and how to make your dreams come true Overcoming the cultural messages of your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s in order to thrive How to turn your life around by putting intention and purpose into your relationships   Episode Summary After almost 21 years as the executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show and co-president of Harpo Studios and the Oprah Winfrey Network, Sheri Salata realized that she had created the career of her dreams, but didn't have the life of her dreams. This inspired Sheri to forge a new path for herself and redefine ‘the middle of life’ to create the dream life she wanted for herself. Sheri’s new book, The Beautiful No, is so powerful that you will want to gift it to every important woman in your life. An epic talk about life lessons and creating your dream

What we're talking about in this episode Understanding the direct relationship between your vital force and optimism  Free and simple practices that you can do to clear your head and bring in focus The importance of making a conscious effort to improve your mental hygiene Learn the difference between acceptance and resistance when you are thriving in life Discover the connection between the brain, central nervous system, and gut microbiome   Episode Summary Rajshree Patel was a federal prosecutor who happened upon the ancient wisdom of India by total accident. What happened after this discovery changed her life forever, and the wisdom she has gained has helped hundreds of thousands of people increase their energy, happiness, and efficiency.  If you are looking to increase your energetic capacity, stop dreading the day from the moment you wake up, get more restful sleep or just look at life with a new perspective, Rajshree’s new book, The Power of Vital Force, is the manual you need. By identifying what

What we're talking about in this episode Steps you can take to get to the place of honoring and nourishing yourself How to manifest success for yourself by increasing your vibration frequency  The life-changing power of meditation and adopting an attitude of gratitude Why you should start your day by reading, reviewing and manifesting your goals Tools to clear out your inner mean girl and build up the life that you want to create   Episode Summary Close your eyes and imagine what could be possible if you were able to turn off your inner critic, believe that you are good enough, and manifest the life that you want for yourself. This is exactly what Melissa Ambrosini did after multiple health challenges left her feeling lost, confused and without hope. Now, a best selling author, speaker, entrepreneur and spiritual teacher, Melissa is a self-help guru who is here to share the many relatable parallels of her story to let you know that you are not alone.  Melissa is proof that if you are able to get healthy

What we're talking about in this episode Exposing science’s dirty little secret and how to give women informed consent What you should consider when deciding to use or get off of hormonal birth control Learn the role birth control plays in your brain functioning, hormonal balances and more Dismissing the misconceptions around birth control and how it impacts every part of you Explore the way the pill influences the brain and the development of the person that you are   Episode Summary Usually, when we think about the birth control pill, we think about how it is impacting our reproductive hormones. But did you know that the pill also has a huge impact on your brain chemistry, behavior and ultimately how you experience the world? Dr. Sarah Hill is a leading researcher in evolutionary psychology who has become fascinated with the effects of birth control on our psychology and health.  After experiencing post-birth control syndrome first hand, Dr. Sarah realized that the pill had altered how her brain funct

What we're talking about in this episode Examining the conversation around the taxation and profitability of menstrual products Tips to get more involved in advocacy and how to commit to policy change Ways that you can get your legislators talking about the economics of menstruation How to embrace the political aspect of periods and remove the stigma Exploring the lack of access to menstruation products in America and on a global scale   Episode Summary Did you know that there are women in the US right now who cannot afford or gain access to menstrual supplies? The passion to bring awareness to menstrual product accessibility for women and girls all over the world is one I share with today's guest, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf. A gender, politics and menstruation advocate, attorney and the architect of the US campaign to squash the tampon tax, Jennifer is taking her dedication and expertise to the policies and laws that we live our lives by.  Over a dozen states have taken action towards menstrual accessibility

What we're talking about in this episode Things that you should consider before you resort to plastic surgery  How to nourish your skin properly and set your skin up for success  What you can do internally at home to create beautiful skin externally  Tips when getting ready for surgery to get the best results possible  Recognizing the higher power that is at play in modern medicine   Episode Summary Do you want to look younger but want to avoid going under the knife? Dr. Tony Youn is known as America’s holistic plastic surgeon and is one of the most respected and recognized board plastic surgeons in the country. Dr. Youn wants to empower you to look younger with or without surgery through a holistic approach to youth and vitality. If you are looking for non-invasive options or want to reverse the signs of aging and look 10 years younger without surgery, this is the episode for you. Dr. Youn is lifting the veil and giving us a peek into life as a surgeon in the world of modern medicine and giving us the

What we're talking about in this episode The secrets to building a high energy body naturally  Practical strategies to gain a handle on your chronic fatigue  Understanding what adrenal fatigue is and how it is misrepresented Exploring the role conventional medicine plays in the treatment of fatigue Getting to the root cause of your fatigue through mitochondrial support and efficiency   Episode Summary After over a year of researching adrenal fatigue and the science of how our body makes energy, Ari Whitten has come to a few revolutionary conclusions. First, while adrenal fatigue may not be real, your symptoms are. And it is important to get to the root cause of what is impacting your cortisol levels, even if it is not what you thought it was.  The creator of The Energy Blueprint, Ari has dedicated his life to studying the production of energy and helping educate others to optimize their mitochondrial function. An expert in chronic fatigue, mitochondrial function, detoxification and metabolism, Ari is he

What we're talking about in this episode The role personal responsibility plays in the self-care you do every day Tips to build daily healthy exercise and diet habits at home in 30 days How to use ‘flawsome’ and give yourself the grace to be less than perfect Ways to tune into your body and use resistance as your greatest teacher Doing a little something instead of all or nothing to find greater success   Episode Summary The all or nothing mentality that so many of us have towards life and fitness is not healthy. This mentality is something that Bree Argetsinger, or The Betty Rocker, gave up subscribing to years ago. After living her life striving to look like the models she saw in magazines, she had an awakening when she started to feed her body with natural foods instead of fake ones and put self-growth over appearance.  Since the creation of The Betty Rocker over 2 million people have participated in The Betty Rocker Make Your Fat Cry Bootcamp, which has completely transformed countless peoples, incl

What we're talking about in this episode Going on the journey to rediscover your true calling How stress and trauma can have a huge effect on people’s health The body’s ability to balance its natural lifeforce when it needs to heal The difference between situational trauma and developmental traumas and why the distinction matters How to listen to and trust the various parts of your inner-self What it takes to clear the trauma in your system so that the body can heal itself   Episode Summary Each and every one of us is dealing with trauma. When trauma, no matter how severe, is left unattended it can spiral into all kinds of illness. Dr. Lissa Rankin has studied this connection from many different perspectives and understands how to address it to regain control over your health. Dr. Lissa Rankin is a New York Times best-selling author, a speaker, physician, mystic, creator of The Daily Flame, and founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute. Passionate about what makes people optimally healthy and what

What we're talking about in this episode Why adrenal issues are often misdiagnosed and the unfortunate consequences of this How our modern life wreaks havoc on our body’s natural stress response systems The origins and consequences of the adrenal fatigue myth The reasons why cortisol can be decreased in the body through cortisol resistance The four most common triggers of HPA axis dysfunction and how to respond to them Why perceived stress is a big deal and practical ways to cope with it   Episode Summary If you’ve ever felt so exhausted that simply functioning seems like an impossibility you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. That’s what I was diagnosed with a decade ago. Our adrenals are hormones produced in a set of glands near our kidneys. But here’s the deal, chronic fatigue doesn’t actually start there - it begins up in our limbic, or survival, brain. For those of you who’ve struggled with this type of chronic fatigue, today’s episode might just change your life. I’m taking a deep dive into t

What we're talking about in this episode Exercises to help you understand and define what wealth means to you  Tips to help you manifest the abundance filled life you have always desired Redefining your version of wealth and taking time to enjoy your successes  How to adopt an abundance mentality and live every day in gratitude Creating a healthy relationship with money by understanding your goals   Episode Summary What if I told you that you have the ability to manifest the life that you want in a practical and totally doable way? That’s what Emma Mumford, aka the Spiritual Queen from London, is here to talk with us about. After her career in banking lead her to start her own business in extreme couponing, Emma realized her true passion was helping others use the power of attraction to create the lives they desire. Having just published her first book, Spiritual Queen, Emma is an expert in manifesting the life you want, redefining what wealth and success mean for you, and taking charge of what you attr

What we're talking about in this episode How to optimize the three phases of your detox pathways Resources to help you gain an understanding of your hormones Symptoms that may qualify you for a DUTCH test and how to take it at home What you should know about your estrogen metabolites, cortisol, and thyroid Learn how trauma, perceived stress and sleep impact your cortisol levels   Episode Summary If you have hormonal issues and are having a hard time pinpointing exactly where to start, the DUTCH test, or dried urine total complete hormones, is the test you need to take. Through precise and analytical lab testing, the DUTCH test is something that you can do in your own home without a doctor’s prescription to start taking control of your hormones. Dr. Carrie Jones is a world-renowned speaker and expert in women’s hormones who is the medical director for the DUTCH hormone test. Fully versed in the topic of women’s health and hormones, Dr. Carrie is here to shine a light on different types of hormone testing