Episodes
158: The Bare-Ass Minimum Approach to Thriving Through Menopause with Jennifer Jefferies
Send us a text In this honest and energizing conversation, Ann Marie sits down with 64-year-old Australian naturopath, speaker, and wellness rebel Jennifer Jefferies – aka @presentdaywisewoman – to talk about how women can embrace midlife and menopause without fear, extremes, or pharma dependency. Jen brings over 30 years of clinical experience, a surfboard, and […]
Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Betty Murray
As women, especially during perimenopause and menopause, stress can really do a number on our hormones. But the good news is, mother nature has provided us with some incredible tools to help mitigate the effects. Today, we uncover how adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and Ginseng, along with key nutrients such as B5, can help […]
#46 Balancing Act: Work, Life, and Menopause Survival Strategies
Let’s talk about the nuances of menopause, family crises, and the balancing act between work and life. Coach Kris is getting personal today and sharing practical strategies for resilience, valuable self-care insights, and actionable tips to harmonize hormones while fostering overall well-being. If you’re struggling with health issues layered on top of family crises or […]
Emergency Mode: Signs Your Cortisol Levels Need Attention
00:00 Body's cortisol rises in morning, lowers later.03:24 Light in the morning affects cortisol, melatonin.08:39 Stress affects body: heart rate, digestion, energy.12:29 Stress affects fertility and can harm pregnancy.16:13 Exercise led to weight gain, then loss.17:25 Enjoy cycling, brings joy and balance.20:42 Hypothalamus and pituitary regulate cortisol production.25:27 Limit stress before bed by unplugging devices.28:59 […]
Your Midlife HPA axis: aka, Managing Cortisol
What the heck is the HPA axis?? This week we're talking about the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis. This is the group of glands that produce hormones or messenger chemicals in our bodies that regulate our response to stress. What this means in layman's terms is that we are talking about cortisol, our sympathetic nervous system and our […]
32. SOLO AMA: "How did DHEA change your life"?
Send us a text Ann Marie talks about how, in the early stages of perimenopause she experienced symptoms of adrenal exhaustion that were ultimately successfully treated with a course of DHEA (for several months) and an entire lifestyle overhaul. And she references some of the latest research on the use of DHEA, and the potential […]
9. Yes, You Do Have a Thyroid Problem, But Medication May Not Fix It
Today, Betty is here to bring you more Brain Candy—bite-sized science in a way easy to understand! In this episode, Betty talks about the connection between the thyroid and cortisol. You’ll learn how they interact together and why problems in the thyroid might not always show up in your labs. By the […]
Adrenal Fatigue: An Interview with Rachel Espana
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing my very first guest, my friend Rachel Espana. Rachel is an expert on all things adrenal fatigue., wait until you hear her story. She is a certified holistic Nutrition Consultant and Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. Her coaching practice focuses on adrenal fatigue. After overcoming adrenal fatigue herself, she’s […]