Hosted by Vivien Allred, Naturopathic Nutritionist & Subconscious Mindset Coach. In this podcast, we’ll dive deep into how you can heal your body using the power of your mind, the best ways to look after yourself in this modern world, manifesting your dream life, and create lasting change in your health and well-being.
Episodes
Monday Aug 23, 2021
#134 Nutrition for Better Sex with Christine DeLozier
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Christine DeLozier, L.Ac.
As an acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice, Christine DeLozier, L.Ac., specializes in sexual health, treating all orientations and identities. Acupuncture is great for sexual function, but to address the underlying mechanics of consistently great sex, the key is diet. For this reason, she works with patients to develop dietary habits that support their sexual goals.Christine holds Master’s degrees in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Counseling. During her education, she studied Chinese dietary therapy, and earned a certification as a Holistic Nutritional Counselor. Early in her practice, she treated numerous men for erectile issues with acupuncture, who ended up having significant improvements in sexual satisfaction. After seeing how meaningful this improvement was to their lives, she specialized in sexual health, expanding her practice to all who seek it. She wanted to do more to help them connect with their partners and bring joy to their relationships.
We discuss:
Common sexual symptoms/issues that aren’t normal & could potentially be improved with dietary changes Issues with some of the conventional meds.
How does diet affect our sex lives
How do men & women differ?
Which hormones & neurotransmitters are usually out of whack
How does Traditional Chinese medicine promote sexual health?
Why do some cultures believe that you should limit sex for good health?
Why are the kidneys a big focus (balancing yin/yang)
How can acupuncture help?
The ‘trifecta of great sex’
Certain foods/nutrients to increase/avoid
Tips on getting your partner to implement some of these recommendations
Mentioned:
Previous episode #58 on Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
Connect with Christine
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AIR DOCTOR & AMAZING AIR - Use code AMAZINGVIV for £200 off, applicable for UK purifiers
QUEENS OF THRONES CASTOR OIL KIT - Use code VIVANATURALHEALTH10 for 10% off - USA
COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE (CNM) REFERRAL LINK (GET £250 OFF)
GET FITT INFRARED SAUNA - Use code Vivien10 for 10% off
KING - Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee
WELLEASY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS - Use code VNH10 for £10 off (first £50+ order) & a 30-day free trial
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Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Caitria Thiele is a licensed acupuncturist & Chinese medicine practitioner, and the founder of Connected Healing. She works with patients in person in her clinic in Southern Wisconsin, and across the globe online through virtual 1-on-1 consults & group programs. She specializes in helping women who've tried everything heal their hormones and balance their cycles.
We discuss:
How Caitria got into the ‘health world’
Science behind acupuncture & acupressure
What is traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) & the 5 element theory
TCM’s approach to fixing hormone imbalancesProblems with hormonal birth control & why the fertility awareness method (FAM) may be a better/safer option
Mentioned:
Previous episode on Acupuncture & TCM with Kymberly Kelly
Previous episode on Fertility Awareness Method
Books
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
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AIR DOCTOR & AMAZING AIR - Use code AMAZINGVIV for £200 off, applicable for UK purifiers
QUEENS OF THRONES CASTOR OIL KIT - Use code VIVANATURALHEALTH10 for 10% off - USA
COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE (CNM) REFERRAL LINK (GET £250 OFF)
GET FITT INFRARED SAUNA - Use code Vivien10 for 10% off
KING - Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee
WELLEASY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS - Use code VNH10 for £10 off (first £50+ order) & a 30-day free trial
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Monday Aug 02, 2021
#131 Healing Chronic Skin Rashes Part 2 with Jennifer Fugo
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a clinical nutritionist empowering women who’ve been failed by conventional medicine to beat chronic skin and unending gut challenges. Because she’s overcome a long history of gut issues and eczema, Jennifer has empathy and insight to help her clients discover missing pieces and create doable integrative plans.
Simply put, Jennifer believes that YOU deserve better. That’s why she launched www.Skinterrupt.com -- to interrupt the failed conversation about chronic skin problems with helpful alternatives that you aren’t being told about.
She holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Her work has been featured on Dr. Oz, Reuters, Yahoo!, CNN, and many podcasts and summits. Jennifer is a faculty member of the LearnSkin platform, an Amazon best-selling author, and the host of the Healthy Skin Show.
Contact information:
URL: http://www.skinterrupt.com + https://www.jenniferfugo.com
Healthy Skin Show Podcast: http://skinterrupt.com/listen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeSchool
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/gfreeschool
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jenniferfugo
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jenniferfugo
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=jenfugo
We discuss:
Issues with topical steroid use + cortisol production (creating addiction to
steroids)
Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) vs eczema/psoriasis -- what is it and what complicates it?Timeframe for going through it.
Biologic drugs
Are adaptogenic herbs helpful? (There's a lot of controversy around this)
What about No Moisture Therapy (NMT)?
Mitochondrial support importance
Histamine / skin / oestrogen connection
Sunlight/UV light therapy for skin issues - good or bad
Mentioned:
Healing Chronic Skin Rashes Part 1 #97
'Preventable' documentary on YouTube
International TCM Dermatology Association
Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Support
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AIR DOCTOR & AMAZING AIR - Use code AMAZINGVIV for £200 off, applicable for UK purifiers
QUEENS OF THRONES CASTOR OIL KIT - Use code VIVANATURALHEALTH10 for 10% off - USA
COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE (CNM) REFERRAL LINK (GET £250 OFF)
GET FITT INFRARED SAUNA - Use code Vivien10 for 10% off
KING - Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee
WELLEASY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS - Use code VNH10 for £10 off (first £50+ order) & a 30-day free trial
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Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
In this episode, I share my 2 part interview from Jennifer Fugo's 'Healthy Skin Show' Podcast. Jen and I went in depth on ALL THINGS ACNE including my own skin journey and the many possible root causes - I hope you find it useful!
WE DISCUSS:
My Acne journey
Acne & Gut Connection
How to distinguish Fungal from Bacterial Acne
How Hormonal Stress can drive skin issues
My Thoughts on Dairy - whether to avoid or consume
My tips on stress and relaxation
MENTIONED:
Previous Ep #97 from Hormones in Harmony Podcast with Jen Fugo on Skin rashes
Healthy Skin Show ep 199: The Many Hormonal Triggers of Adult Acne w/ Vivien Allred, NTP, CNHC, BANT
The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Dr. Kelly McGonigal
Healthy Skin Show ep. 034: Diet Solutions For Adult Acne w/ Brie Wieselman
Healthy Skin Show ep. 067: Best Stress Relief Tips For Skin Rashes (contains some different breathing exercises you could try)
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MY LINKS:
AIR DOCTOR & AMAZING AIR - Use code AMAZINGVIV for £200 off, applicable for UK purifiers
QUEENS OF THRONES CASTOR OIL KIT - Use code VIVANATURALHEALTH10 for 10% off - USA
COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE (CNM) REFERRAL LINK (GET £250 OFF)
GET FITT INFRARED SAUNA - Use code Vivien10 for 10% off
KING - Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee
WELLEASY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS - Use code VNH10 for £10 off (first £50+ order) & a 30-day free trial
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Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
MICHELLE KESIL - GET WELL WITH MICHELLE
Michelle Kesil (IHP, BRCC) is a bloating & emotional eating coach for women. After struggling with chronic bloating & gut health issues (SIBO, parasites, candida) as well as emotional eating, Michelle decided to learn how to heal the body & mind. Through her education on integrative health & brain rewiring, Michelle was able to overcome her struggles and is now thriving in all areas of health and helping other women on their journey’s. Michelle pairs holistic nutrition with brain rewiring to help her clients get to the root cause and overcome their bloating & emotional eating.
Michelle shares tons of educational content and information on her instagram @itsmichellekesil and podcast Metamorphosis with Michelle.
Connect with Michelle:
Website: https://www.getwellwmichelle.com
Book a Breakthrough Call: https://calendly.com/getwellwmichelle/clarity-call
Instagram: httpshttps://www.instagram.com/itsmichellekesil/
Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metamorphosis-with-michelle/id1544851053
We discuss:
Michelle’s journey & why she became a health coach
Causes & signs of emotional eating
Tips on what to do in the moment
How embracing your feminine energy can help your relationship with food
Brain rewiring
The gut/brain connection
Mentioned:
Louise Hay Book
Previous Ep with Monica Yates on Reconnecting to Your Feminine Energy
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387?i=1000512966453
Insight Timer
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Monday Jul 12, 2021
#128 Harmonic Healing with Dr Linda Lancaster
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
DR. LINDA LANCASTER is an Energy Medicine physician. In 1987, she founded Light Harmonics Institute, an Energy Medicine Clinic and Educational Center based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her training includes Ayurveda, Yoga, medical radiesthesia, radionics, subtle energy healing, counseling, nutrition, herbal medicine, and detoxification methods. Her life-changing health and cleansing programs have been offered to her patients and their families for nearly 40 years.
We discuss:
What is ‘etheric energy’ & how does it differ to other terms like Qi/chi
How this ties into the chakra system, often used in Ayurvedic medicine?
Things that affect our etheric energy both positively and negatively including ‘Parasites’ - fungi, worms, viruses, bacteria & microscopic parasites
Environmental toxins Radiation Tips for healthy travel
Why the liver is a big focus within her 6 week healing protocol
Mentioned:
Linda's Book - Harmonic Healing
https://www.hayhouse.co.uk/harmonic-healing-pb
https://www.hayhouse.com/harmonic-healing-ebook
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Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee
Grab my favourite BluBlox glasses
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Monday Jul 05, 2021
#127 The Healing Powers of Reishi Mushroom with Dr Bob Rakowski
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Robert A. Rakowski, DC, CCN, DACBN, DIBAK is a Chiropractor, Board Certified Kinesiologist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Biological Terrain Instructor, and the clinic director of the Natural Medicine Center in Houston Texas. In addition to running a busy practice, Dr. Rakowski has lectured internationally for over 29 years on various topics related to Natural and Lifestyle Medicine, Happiness and Success. He has appeared on numerous television programs and international radio talk shows. He is a recognized expert in functional endocrinology and in-office diagnostic procedures to assess nutrition status. His clinical experience ranges from treating elite professional athletes to critically ill patients with a variety of cancers and autoimmune diseases.
We discuss:
Benefits of Reishi/Ganoderma
Impact on hormone health & the immune system
Is it safe for pregnant/breastfeeding women, children & those with autoimmunity?
Why we both love the company ORGANO & how their products differ to others on the market
Mentioned:
The Zone by Barry Sears
https://zonediet.com/the-zone-diet/
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
https://michaelpollan.com/books/in-defense-of-food/
Fantastic Fungi Film
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
Dr Bob's Website
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Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee
Grab my favourite BluBlox glasses
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
#126 Mold Illness, PCOS, Birth Control & Syncing Your Menstrual Cycle
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Today, I'm repurposing an episode from the 'Metamorphosis with Michelle' podcast where I was the interview guest for a change! We talk all about my own health struggles and how I overcame them, the truth about birth control pills and how to better understand the menstrual cycle.
We discuss:
My story of how I conquered my health issues
Mold illness and how to be proactive on avoiding mold
Stages of the female hormonal cycle
The truth about birth control
What your Dr's don't tell you about the pill
Low progesterone and how to deal with it
Syncing with your cycle
Mentioned:
Air Doctor
IQ Air
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Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee
Grab my favourite BluBlox glasses
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Monday Jun 21, 2021
#125 Postpartum Preparation with Stephanie Greunke
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Stephanie Greunke
Stephanie Greunke is Whole30’s in-house Dietitian and Education Manager. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two sons. Stephanie specializes in prenatal/postnatal nutrition, behavioral psychology, and holds additional certifications in perinatal mental health and fitness. She's the creator of Postpartum Reset, an online program and community dedicated to helping moms nourish their body, mental health, and relationships after baby. She’s also an internationally recognized speaker and the co-host of the “Doctor Mom” Podcast. Stephanie is committed to building a community of parents who encourage each other and share their own experiences so they know they’re not alone and have resources to feel empowered.
We discuss:
Tips for staying healthy during pregnancy (particularly during 3rd trimester)
Ways to prepare for postpartum
Signs to look out for in moms that indicate thyroid issues/depression
Causes/risk factors for mental health issues postpartum
Specific nutrients important for brain health in moms & baby
Importance of community for new mothers
Mentioned:
“Doctor Mom” Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/doctor-mom-podcast/id973303969
Episode with Lily Nichols on Pregnancy Nutrition
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387?i=1000441010646
Whole 30
Padre Cadre
MealTrain
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support Checklist
https://www.postpartum.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021_05_21-Discussion-Tool-ENGLISH.pdf
The Motherhood Centre (NYC)
https://www.themotherhoodcenter.com
Meal Delivery Companies (USA):
Model Meals
Territory Foods
https://www.territoryfoods.com
Meal Delivery Companies (UK):
Ritual Meals
https://ritualmeals.com/products/postpartum-program
New Mum & Dad Food Box
https://www.chefonboard.com/new-mum-gifts/first-week-food-box-for-mummy-daddy
And Breathe Parent Food
https://andbreathewellbeing.com/parentfood
Stephanie's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/stephgreunke/
Stephanie's Postpartum Reset
https://www.postpartumreset.com
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Grab my favourite BluBlox glasses
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Monday Jun 14, 2021
#124 The Hormone Hierarchy & Why You‘re So ‘Hangry‘ with Dr Brooke Kalanick
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
DR BROOKE KALANICK
Dr Brooke Kalanick is a licensed naturopathic doctor and women’s hormone expert. She is the co-author of Hangry: 5 Simple Steps to Balance Your Hormones & Restore Your Joy and the host of the popular podcast the Dr Brooke Show.
Dr Brooke specializes in PCOS, menopause, thyroid conditions, autoimmunity and various women’s hormone issues. She helps her patients get to the root cause of their hormonal imbalances and get back to feeling better with targeted diet and lifestyle habits. She teaches women how to understand their own hormone talk so they can finally work with their bodies, metabolism and hormones instead of being in a constant fight with themselves. She lives in NYC and when she’s not busy in her practice or as a mother and wife you can find her on a #mantrawalk or lifting weights.
We discuss:
The biggest factors contributing to female hormone imbalances
The ‘Hormone Hierarchy’ and why the order you treat imbalances is so important
How blood sugar dysregulation affects hormones
Cravings - how to tell the difference between a true message from our body that we need carbs or sugar and hormonal imbalances
What different cravings can tell us about our health and hormones
Exercise - the importance of strength training & daily walking in particular
Mentioned:
Previous Episode on Histamine Intolerance & MCAS
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387?i=1000482771815
Blog posts on Histamine Intolerance:
https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk/single-post/histamine-and-your-hormones
https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk/single-post/natural-solutions-for-histamine-intolerance
Dr Brooke's NEW Book 'Hangry'
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hangry-Hormones-Including-Customizable-Mediterranean-ebook/dp/B07D2BDKXV
Dr Brooke’s Website
Dr Brooke’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/betterbydrbrooke/
Dr Brooke’s Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/betterbydrbrooke
Dr Brooke’s Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dr-brooke-show/id1124755635
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Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee
Grab my favourite BluBlox glasses
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