I have Thomas Pennel joining me today for Part 3 of a four-part series on supplements, A-Z. In this episode, we cover Gut Shield, GI Support, Glutathione, 5 HTP, Hair and Nail Support, Immune Support, iron, L-theanine, magnesium, milk thistle, Mitochondrial Complex, Motility Pro, N-acetyl cysteine, probiotics, and Bone Support. The primary areas where 5-HTP can provide assistance: Anxiety Depression Sleep Thomas Pennel's Bio: Thomas Pennel is an Account Executive who works in the supplement and nutrition space for Ortho Molecular Products.  After receiving a degree in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois, a little health scare with his now fiancé gave him his first interaction with functional medicine. Seeing first-hand how functional medicine impacted her life drove him to seek out professional nutrition companies for the opportunity to work with providers and help shape patient care.  He has worked with over 1000 clinics across the Midwest, including a wide array of practitioners, clinics, and pharmacies. He has previously worked with practices across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania and now resides in Iowa, where he currently works with over 400 active practices. He uses his experience to help providers consult and bring functional medicine to their patients with a strong focus on improving clinical outcomes.  In this episode: The benefits of Gut Shield and GI Support (1:25) (3:48) Why is glutathione one of the most important antioxidants? (5:15) What is 5 HTP (or five hydroxy tryptophan)? (7:07) What does Immune Support contain? (12:27) Why we need iron (14:01) Who could benefit from taking Joint Support? (15:10) Why it is important to take Vitamin K2 with Vitamin D3? (17:31) How L-theanine safely reduces stress and promotes relaxation (19:15) The benefits of magnesium (22:02) How milk thistle supports liver function (24:25) Why we call Mitochondrial Complex the Cadillac of multivitamins (25:21) The benefits of Motility Pro (31:54) What N-acetyl cysteine is and its benefits (33:11) Why do we need to take probiotics? (34:35) What does Bone Support have in it? (42:42) Links and Resources: Use code Drgray20 to get 20% off Perfect Aminos Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Guest Social Media Links: Thomas Pennel on LinkedIn  Relative links for this show: Go to my website and use the code thanks 10 for a 10% discount on any supplement mentioned in today’s show

Thomas Pennel joins me today for Part 2 of our four-part series, where we dive into the benefits of different supplements A-Z. Today, we cover Citrus Bergamot, Collagen Support, Co Q10, the Core Restore Liver Detox Program, Cystastatin, DHEA, DIM, D Ribose, Vitamin D, Digestive Support, Enzyme Support, ViroBind, and fish oil. Please let me know if there is a supplement or product we did not cover that you want to learn more about.  What DIM helps and supports: Fibroids and cysts Breast health Ovarian and uterine health Prostate health Colon health Thomas Pennel's Bio: Thomas Pennel is an Account Executive who works in the supplement and nutrition space for Ortho Molecular Products.  After receiving a degree in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois, a little health scare with his now fiancé gave him his first interaction with functional medicine. Seeing first-hand how functional medicine impacted her life drove him to seek out professional nutrition companies for the opportunity to work with providers and help shape patient care.  He has worked with over 1000 clinics across the Midwest, including a wide array of practitioners, clinics, and pharmacies. He has previously worked with practices across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania and now resides in Iowa, where he currently works with over 400 active practices. He uses his experience to help providers consult and bring functional medicine to their patients with a strong focus on improving clinical outcomes.  In this episode: Where does Thomas source his products? (1:34) Where Tomas gets his Berberine (2:06) How to tell whether a supplement is good or not (4:10) Why is Collagen Support different and better? (5:38) What is Coenzyme Q10? (9:05) The benefits of the Core Restore program (11:30) What is Cystastatin used for? (15:29) What is DHEA, and why is it important? (16:46) The three pathways estrogens metabolise through (19:46) What happens when your Vitamin D levels are low? (22:02) How Digestive Support differs from Enzyme Support (25:34) The benefits of Enviro Bind (27:46) The benefits of fish oil and Omega 3s (32:44) Links & Resources Use Code Liberty Talks to get 10% off Core Store LMNT link: https://elementallabs.refr.cc/drgray To Access My New Free eBook How To Create Resilient Health Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Guest Social Media Links: Thomas Pennel on LinkedIn  Relative links for this show: Go to my website and use the code thanks 10 for a 10% discount on any supplement mentioned in today’s show

Aside from hormones, some of the top questions I receive are regarding supplements. Thomas Pennel joins me today for Part 1 of a four-part series where we dive into many supplements, A through Z. Today, we discuss Adrenal Calm, Adrenal Drive, Herbal Adrenal Complex, Advanced Yeast Complex, aloe, alpha lipoic acid, ashwagandha, betaine, and pepsin. We also get into B vitamins, bone broth, Berberine, choline and calcium, magnesium, and the benefits of amino acid chelated minerals.  The benefits of bone broth: It is good to eat when you need to rest your gut because of food sensitivities It is full of amino acids, specifically glutamine, the most important non-essential amino acid for healing a leaky gut It is easy to take as a supplement Thomas Pennel's Bio: Thomas Pennel is an Account Executive who works in the supplement and nutrition space for Ortho Molecular Products.  After receiving a degree in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois, a little health scare with his now fiancé gave him his first interaction with functional medicine. Seeing first-hand how functional medicine impacted her life drove him to seek out professional nutrition companies for the opportunity to work with providers and help shape patient care.  He has worked with over 1000 clinics across the Midwest, including a wide array of practitioners, clinics, and pharmacies. He has previously worked with practices across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania and now resides in Iowa, where he currently works with over 400 active practices. He uses his experience to help providers consult and bring functional medicine to their patients with a strong focus on improving clinical outcomes.  In this episode: Supplements for adrenal health and stress (4:21) Supplements for constipation and gut health, and antioxidants (8:28) Supplements for stress, hair loss, and digestion. (13:58) The role of B vitamins in digestion and energy production (19:26) B vitamins, bone broth, and Berberine (22:24) How Berberine benefits cardiovascular health and insulin sensitivity (26:40) How phospholipids allow nutrients into the cells and keep toxins out (29:36) Supplements for bone health and chronic illness (33:12) Why is it important to take mineral supplements in the correct form? (37:22) Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Guest Social Media Links: Thomas Pennel on LinkedIn  Relative links for this show: Go to my website and use the code thanks 10 for a 10% discount on any supplement mentioned in today’s show

Andy Pace works with homeowners, builders, and architects across the globe to create safe and healthy living environments for residents. He joins me today for the second part of our series on making homes non-toxic and healthier. We talk about VOCs, basements, and working with contractors. If you have not done so already, I suggest you go back and listen to Part 1 first, where we spoke about what makes a home healthy, safe, and non-toxic and how to reduce mold and off-gassing within your home. Some interesting facts about VOCs Some VOCs are harmful to humans in direct contact or acute situations Some VOCs are totally harmless to humans in direct contact or acute situations Only a few hundred of the 92,000 chemicals used in building materials and home goods have been classified as VOCs Andy Pace's Bio: Andy Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge with over 30 years of experience in the healthy home building materials industry.  He is the founder of the Green Design Center and host of the Non-Toxic Environments Podcast.  He is an expert at creating healthy homes that are non-toxic and free of off-gassing.  He has a strong focus on mold prevention and remediation, and he works with contractors and home builders around the world to create healthy breathing within the home through proper HVAC systems, humidifiers and other modes of healthy ventilation.  His projects and expertise have been featured in numerous media outlets and industry podcasts, including Men's Health, Architectural Digest and Wellnessmama, just to name a few.  In this episode: What is off-gassing? (42:48) What are VOCs in consumer products? (34:29) How do VOCs impact your health? (34:32) Non-toxic paint and coating options for safer homes (39:49) The importance of testing building materials and the built environment for your health and wellness (49:24) How functional medicine can help you detoxify your body after exposure to toxic chemicals (50:38) Mold illness and how it affects human health (55:08) How does mold sensitivity impact your health? (58:28) Links & Resources Use Code Liberty Talks to get 10% off Core Store Use Code Glutathione to get 10% off Glutathione Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast  Relative Links for This Show:: @nontoxicenvironments  The Green Design Center  Schedule a free 15-minute appointment with Andy Pace

Andy Pace works with homeowners, builders, and architects around the globe to create healthy and safe living environments for residents. He joins me today for the first part of a two-part series to explain why that is so important and offer advice and tips. He clarifies what makes a home healthy, safe, and non-toxic, what to prioritize when making your home healthier and how to reduce mold and off gassing inside your home. Two types of off-gassing that occur in a new house: Cured or applied materials, like paint adhesives and caulking liquids, cure on site and off-gas daily but generally take anywhere from two-and-a-half to four-and-a-half years to completely off-gas.   Odiferous chemicals tend to off-gas much quicker and flush out through the ventilation system. Andy Pace's Bio: Andy Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge with over 30 years of experience in the healthy home building materials industry.  He is the founder of the Green Design Center and host of the Non-Toxic Environments Podcast.  He is an expert at creating healthy homes that are non-toxic and free of off-gassing.  He has a strong focus on mold prevention and remediation, and he works with contractors and home builders around the world to create healthy breathing within the home through proper HVAC systems, humidifiers and other modes of healthy ventilation.  His projects and expertise have been featured in numerous media outlets and industry podcasts, including Men's Health, Architectural Digest and Wellnessmama, just to name a few.  In this episode: Home health risks and mitigation strategies (10:30) How formaldehyde gets off-gassed from flooring materials (12:43) Where does most of the off-gassing occur in a new house? (14:46) Ways to reduce chemical off-gassing in a new home (14:51) The importance of using carbon-based air filters (18:55) How to test your home for off-gassing (21:45) Managing HVAC and moisture issues in homes and commercial spaces (24:32) How to prevent mold in your bathroom (29:55) Links & Resources Use Code Glutathione to get 10% off Glutathione Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast  Relative Links for This Show:: @nontoxicenvironments  The Green Design Center  Schedule a free 15-minute appointment with Andy Pace

Dr. Jill Carnahan joins me today for Part 2 of our gem-packed two-part series. In this episode, she expands on her story and discusses the importance of a flow state and staying curious. We also talk about all things related to biotoxin illness. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, I suggest you go back and listen to it to hear the first part of her story.   How to detoxify your body after mold exposure: Increase your glutathione production by taking it, doing liposomal, or with an IV to help your liver dump the toxins into the bile and excrete them Use clay, charcoal, chlorella, probiotics like Saccharomyces, or N-acetylcysteine to bind the toxins Use prescription binders to assist in getting the toxins out of the body Dr. Jill Carnahan's Bio: Dr. Jill Carnahan is a board-certified Integrative Holistic Medicine specialist known as Your Functional Medicine Expert®️ and often referred to as the "Sherlock Holmes of Medicine," for solving the case of the most well-known medical mysteries.  Utilizing state-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, she helps each patient identify the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms. Dr. Jill uses nutritional protocols and supplements, lifestyle changes, and medication to increase the patient's level of function and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive ways to restore health and optimize healing.  She has also sustained a 5+ year waiting list as the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness, Dr. Jill brings a unique perspective to treating a variety of complex and chronic illnesses and has traveled the world sharing her knowledge of hope, health, and healing live on stage as well as through newsletters, articles, books, podcasts, and social media. Her memoir, Unexpected, is out now which is the highlight of our interview today. In this episode: Dr. Carnahan shares how she got exposed to mold and how it affected her (1:34) Symptoms of mold exposure (3:37) How to detoxify yourself after being exposed to mold (5:48) The differences between Lyme and mold (8:54) The importance of addressing trauma (13:00) How to start with addressing trauma (16:17) How to deal with stress (17:01) Dr. Carnahan explains what a flow state is (19:39) Why is it important to be curious? (21:49) Lab tests everyone should do before turning thirty (24:01) Links & Resources Use Code Magnesium to get 10% off Magnesium Chelate Use Code Glutathione to get 10% off Glutathione Use Code BIND to get 10% off Envirobind Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Guest Social Media Links: • Instagram (@drjillcarnahan) • Twitter (@DocCarnahan)  • Facebook  • Website  Relative Links for This Show: https://readunexpected.com/freechapter/ https://retrainingthebrain.com/ https://guptaprogram.com/ https://www.primaltrust.org/  

You are in for a real treat today! I have looked up to Dr. Jill Carnahan for years, and now she is with me for a gem-packed two-part series! In these 2 parts, she dives into ways to build resilience, overcome autoimmunity, cancer, and biotoxin illness, and explains how to use flow states for optimal health and performance. Common symptoms of IBS  Heartburn Reflux Indigestion Diarrhea Gas Bloating Dr. Jill Carnahan's Bio: Dr. Jill Carnahan is a board-certified Integrative Holistic Medicine specialist known as Your Functional Medicine Expert®️ and often referred to as the "Sherlock Holmes of Medicine," for solving the case of the most well-known medical mysteries.  Utilizing state-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, she helps each patient identify the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms. Dr. Jill uses nutritional protocols and supplements, lifestyle changes, and medication to increase the patient's level of function and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive ways to restore health and optimize healing.  She has also sustained a 5+ year waiting list as the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness, Dr. Jill brings a unique perspective to treating a variety of complex and chronic illnesses and has traveled the world sharing her knowledge of hope, health, and healing live on stage as well as through newsletters, articles, books, podcasts, and social media. Her memoir, Unexpected, is out now which is the highlight of our interview today. In this episode: Dr. Carnahan shares her profound experience of overcoming fear while rock climbing (3:11) Dr. Carnahan gives her definition of functional medicine (9:28) Dr. Carnahan shares her take on how gut health relates to full-body health (11:49) Symptoms you might experience from an autoimmune disease, from a gastrointestinal standpoint (14:13) How Dr. Carnahan managed to heal her colitis (15:37) Dr. Carnahan shares her breast cancer story and how she recovered from it (19:49) Which toxins are the most important ones to avoid? (23:04) How to ensure that your drinking water is clean (25:33) Some tips for reducing your EMF exposure (26:07) Links & Resources Use Code Immune Support to get 10% off Immune Support Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Guest Social Media Links:: • Instagram (@drjillcarnahan) • Twitter (@DocCarnahan)  • Facebook  • Website  Relative Links for This Show: https://readunexpected.com/freechapter/ https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

Carol Lourie joins me today for Part 2 of the two-part series on estrogen dominance and cancer. In Part 1, we discussed estrogen dominance, what you can do about it, what you need to know and do if breast cancer runs in your family, and the first step after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Today, in Part 2, we dive into tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, and circulating tumor cell testing, all of which may be new information for you.  Important advice for women starting aromatase inhibitors Do not start taking it every day. Build up slowly over several weeks instead. Do not suffer in silence! Do not accept being made to feel like you are oversensitive or complaining Take a drug holiday  Learn how to manage the symptoms After five years, ask for a breast cancer index test Dr. Carol Lourie's Bio: There are many ways to look at breast cancer – the metabolic – taking into consideration the pathways that promote cancer; the environmental – how increased exposure to toxins is becoming a greater influence; the emotional – how trauma, either recent or many years prior, contributes. But simply put, a cancer diagnosis is a very loud message that there is a loss of harmony – usually in more than one area of the woman’s life. So, the task at hand becomes how to restore harmony – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Carol Lourie is a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Homeopath, and Holistic Breast Health Expert with more than 35 years of experience understanding complex, chronic diseases. She believes healing is always possible, and her mission is to empower women with the tools they need to deeply recover their health and restore their life.  In this episode: What is tamoxifen?(1:42) The side-effects of tamoxifen (3:44) Supplements specifically for helping women going through radiation (6:00) Carol shares nutritional advice for women going through radiation (10:21) What are aromatase inhibitors, and how do they work? (12:48) The number one side-effect of aromatase inhibitors (13:00) What is circulating tumor cell testing? (17:49) The important role mindset plays in successful treatment (20:36) Ways to overcome emotional stress when recovering from breast cancer (22:22) Links & Resources Use Code DIM to get 10% off DIM Use Code Liberty Talks to get 10% off Core Store Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast   Dr. Carol Lourie's Social Media Links:: Instagram @carollouriehealth  Facebook Group Free Healing Smoothie Basic Recipe   Relative Links for This Show: Episode 29: HEALTHY HOLIDAY BAKING TIPS WITH DR. CAROL LOURIE Link for Carol's Programs Tamoxifen and AI Workshop

Dr. Carol Lourie joins me today for the first part of a two-part series on estrogen dominance and breast cancer. We dive into what estrogen dominance is and what you can do about it, what you need to know and do if breast cancer runs in your family, and the first step to take after a breast cancer diagnosis.  What to do if you have estrogen dominance 1.  Find an adept and experienced integrative practitioner and get a Dutch hormonal panel done 2.  Get rid of all personal care and cleaning products with warnings on the labels and those containing fragrances 3.  Clean up your diet Dr. Carol Lourie's Bio: There are many ways to look at breast cancer – the metabolic – taking into consideration the pathways that promote cancer; the environmental – how increased exposure to toxins is becoming a greater influence; the emotional – how trauma, either recent or many years prior, contributes. But simply put, a cancer diagnosis is a very loud message that there is a loss of harmony – usually in more than one area of the woman’s life. So, the task at hand becomes how to restore harmony – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Carol Lourie is a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Homeopath, and Holistic Breast Health Expert with more than 35 years of experience understanding complex, chronic diseases. She believes healing is always possible, and her mission is to empower women with the tools they need to deeply recover their health and restore their life.  In this episode: ·       How to empower yourself and reduce the risk of breast cancer (5:54) ·       What is an estrogen disruptor? (7:03) ·       How most personal care products contain estrogen disruptors that cause endometriosis, PCOS, painful periods, acne, infertility and various cancers (8:09) ·       What is estrogen dominance? (14:10) ·       What to do when you have estrogen dominance (15:03) ·       What you need to know if you have breast cancer or any other cancer in your family (18:04) ·       Carol shares her thoughts on thermography (21:11) ·       The first thing to do after being diagnosed with breast or any other cancer (22:55) ·       How integrative care benefits women going through breast cancer treatment (24:53) Links & Resources Use code Glutathione to get 10% off Glutathione Use Code DIM to get 10% off DIM Use Code B Vitamins to get 10% off Methyl B Complex Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast   Dr. Carol Lourie's Social Media Links:: Instagram @carollouriehealth  Facebook Group Free Healing Smoothie Basic Recipe   Relative Links for This Show: Episode 29: HEALTHY HOLIDAY BAKING TIPS WITH DR. CAROL LOURIE Link for Carol's Programs Tamoxifen and AI Workshop

Today, I'm excited to continue my interview with nurse practitioners Lindsay Shedek and Sarah Gates, the other providers at the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic. We dive into why they joined our team, what they’ve learned, and the difference they’ve made in the lives of so many people!  This is the second part of a two-part series, so be sure to listen to Part 1 first. Symptoms of low thyroid: Sluggish, slow metabolism  Feeling cold all the time  Constipation  Weight gain  Trouble losing weight  Dry, coarse hair  Dry skin  Low energy  Low, slow metabolism Lindsay Shedek's Bio: Lindsay Shedek, MSN, ARNP, ANP-C, joined the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic team in February 2021. She is passionate about health and wellness, longevity, and bioidentical hormone therapy.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Iowa College of Nursing in 2008.  Upon graduating, she worked for three years as an ER nurse at Iowa's only level-one trauma center, where she gained valuable skills and knowledge in the healthcare field. During that time, she obtained her Master's of Nursing degree from the University of Iowa nurse practitioner program, focusing on Adult/Geriatric health. She has been practicing as a board-certified Adult Nurse practitioner since October 2011. In addition to her work with IHHC, she also practices part-time at the University of Iowa QuickCare and Urgent Care clinics. From 2015-2020 she also served as the Director of Health Services at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, working closely with the college-age population on health wellness promotion and mental health.  She is proud to be certified through BioTE Medical, a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy company for both men and women.  Iowa natives, she and her husband Brian stay busy with their four children, ages 10, 9, 7, and 2; all of whom have deepened her understanding and commitment to living a healthy, well-balanced life.  She enjoys running, hiking, reading, and cheering her kids on in all their sports.  Sarah Gates's Bio: Sarah Gates, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, was born and raised in Iowa, and lives nearby with her husband Justin, son Jonah, and her dogs Sherman and Zamboni.  She began her career as a nurse in the Operating Room, spent several years in medical device/diagnostic sales, and recently completed her degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner, joining our care team in the Fall of 2022.  In the warmer months, you will find her outside – walking, biking, camping, and kayaking. In the cooler months, she is most likely traveling to where it is warm. She loves spending time with friends and family and is constantly planning trips and get-togethers with loved ones. She is also a certified barre instructor as well and has a love for all things fitness (including attire!) She’s always been very passionate about Women’s Health and Preventative Medicine and is eager to make a difference in helping you live your best life! In this episode: Why are the appointments at the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic longer? (33:05) The prevalence of gut inflammation and food sensitivities. (33:34) Why is looking at the thyroid one of the first things they do at the clinic? (36:30) Signs and symptoms of low sex hormones. (38:22) The benefits of natural hormones. (42:14) The advanced cardiovascular care that the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic offers. (43:22) What is semaglutide? (47:31) How does semaglutide help with weight loss? (47:57) Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Today, I interview the other providers at the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic, Lindsay Shedek and Sarah Gates. Both Lindsay and Sarah are nurse practitioners, and they share why they joined our team, what they have learned, and the difference they have made in the lives of so many individuals. This episode is the first part of a two-part series, so be sure to join us next week for the conclusion. Labs that must be high to be in the optimal rage: Thyroid Sex hormones Vitamin D Nutrient status Lindsay Shedek's Bio: Lindsay Shedek, MSN, ARNP, ANP-C, joined the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic team in February 2021. She is passionate about health and wellness, longevity, and bioidentical hormone therapy.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Iowa College of Nursing in 2008.  Upon graduating, she worked for three years as an ER nurse at Iowa's only level-one trauma center, where she gained valuable skills and knowledge in the healthcare field. During that time, she obtained her Master's of Nursing degree from the University of Iowa nurse practitioner program, focusing on Adult/Geriatric health. She has been practicing as a board-certified Adult Nurse practitioner since October 2011. In addition to her work with IHHC, she also practices part-time at the University of Iowa QuickCare and Urgent Care clinics. From 2015-2020 she also served as the Director of Health Services at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, working closely with the college-age population on health wellness promotion and mental health.  She is proud to be certified through BioTE Medical, a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy company for both men and women.  Iowa natives, she and her husband Brian stay busy with their four children, ages 10, 9, 7, and 2; all of whom have deepened her understanding and commitment to living a healthy, well-balanced life.  She enjoys running, hiking, reading, and cheering her kids on in all their sports.  Sarah Gates's Bio: Sarah Gates, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, was born and raised in Iowa, and lives nearby with her husband Justin, son Jonah, and her dogs Sherman and Zamboni.  She began her career as a nurse in the Operating Room, spent several years in medical device/diagnostic sales, and recently completed her degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner, joining our care team in the Fall of 2022.  In the warmer months, you will find her outside – walking, biking, camping, and kayaking. In the cooler months, she is most likely traveling to where it is warm. She loves spending time with friends and family and is constantly planning trips and get-togethers with loved ones. She is also a certified barre instructor as well and has a love for all things fitness (including attire!) She’s always been very passionate about Women’s Health and Preventative Medicine and is eager to make a difference in helping you live your best life! In this episode: How Sarah and Lindsay became interested in functional medicine. (2:13) What are the differences between functional medicine and conventional medicine? (8:04) How their interpretation of labs differs from that of conventional providers. (9:53) How, in functional medicine, labs get used for obtaining optimal results instead of normal ones. (10:17) How patients can benefit from being open-minded to primary care. (16:39) How Lindsay’s approach to improving bone density has changed over time. (22.02) How do Sarah and Lindsay approach gastrointestinal symptoms? (29:01) Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

IV therapy has gained a lot of interest over the last few years. It is something we offer at my clinic that has helped many patients needing extra energy and immune support and those with chronic infections. My great friend and IV expert, Chaitali Patel, joins me today to break down various IV cocktails and explain how they can help. She also gets into B vitamins, glutathione, high-dose Vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid, amino acids, NAD, ozone, methylene blue, phospholipids, and chelation therapies. Conditions that IV therapy can help: Cancers Autoimmune conditions Skin Rashes Hair loss Inflammation Gut problems Eczema   Chaitali Patel's Bio: Chaitali Patel is the founder and certified family nurse practitioner at Vita Infusions in Atlanta, Georgia.  Chaitali opened her practice approximately eight years ago and takes pride in maintaining optimal health & wellness for her patients.  Her expertise is in IV infusion therapies for chronic conditions. These therapies are customized to patients using their bloodwork and other reports, such as genetic testing.  On the rare occasion Chaitali is not at Vita Infusions, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, painting, or hiking! Chaitali would love to travel the world one day!  In this episode: Why would one consider IV therapy over taking oral supplements? (1:40) What is an infusion? (3:52) What is a Meyers cocktail? (9:56) Vitamin C and the immune system. (21:10) High-dose Vitamin C gets used by many cancer patients. (17:26) The benefits of NAD. (26:25) Oral supplementation of phospholipids. (33:41) What is chelation? (40:25) The duration of benefits of Vitamin C. (46:57) Relative Links for This Show:: Perfect Aminos: Use code Drgray20 for 20% off Body Health Perfect Aminos  https://affiliates.bodyhealth.com/1765.htm Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast   Chaitali Patel's Social Media Links:: www.vitainfusionsatl.com  Instagram (vitainfusionsatl)

Amitay Eshel, the Co-founder, and CEO of Young Goose Skincare, is back with me for the second part of the two-part series on biohacking your skin. In part one, he shared how skin aging drives whole-body aging and strategies to reduce the functional biological age of your skin. He dove into why he started this company and how its products repair skin damage and incorporate peptides for a more youthful function in the skin.  Today, in part two, he talks about treating wrinkles, tackling hyperpigmentation, product uses, his personal skincare regimen, and why using a safe sunscreen is essential. How to tackle hyperpigmentation: Improve epigenetics by improving the function of the melanocytes in the cells that create melanin Support NAD Incorporate NiaPolish exfoliator Amitay Eshel’s Bio: Amitay Eshel is an entrepreneur in the biohacking and beauty fields. He has held executive roles in the health, wellness, and beauty industry for over a decade, as well as being a business development consultant in that space.  As co-founder and CEO of Young Goose, the biohacking skincare company, and host of the Young Goose’s Biohacking Beauty podcast, Amitay has been making waves in his industry through education and innovation.  Young Goose embodies his two passions, performance optimization, and skin health, with products that boost the functions of natural rejuvenation processes in the skin. In this episode: What is a wrinkle? (35:23) How to treat wrinkles. (35:30) Tackling hyperpigmentation. (37:37) What is a hyperbaric mask? (42:07) Why is the Young Goose sunblock so special? (47:15) What is the best sunscreen to use? (49:39) The best products for tackling acne. (51:54) How much lipstick does the average American swallow in a year? (58:33) Amitay shares his skin regimen. (1:00:04) Relative Links for This Show: 1. https://www.instagram.com/young_goose_skincare/?hl=en  2. https://www.youtube.com/@younggoose4113  3. https://open.spotify.com/show/4ekyDFzsglp9ACO4uFZeun  4. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biohacking-beauty/id1552026927  https://www.younggoose.com?sca_ref=3817364.iE6EUhD2vW DRGRAY should be applied automatically for 10% off If you don’t see the discount, use DRGRAY Perfect Amino link: Use code Drgray20 for 20% off Body Health Perfect Aminos using our link Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

I’m delighted to have Amitay Eshel, the co-founder, and CEO of Young Goose Skincare, joining me for the first part of a two-part series. Today, he highlights how skin aging drives whole-body aging and offers strategies to reduce the functional biological age of our skin. He dives into why he started this company and shares how its products incorporate peptides for a more youthful function in the skin and repair skin damage. He also explains how their serums activate genes that help the longevity of your skin. In part two, he will discuss treating wrinkles, tackling hyperpigmentation, his skincare regimen, product uses, and the importance of using a safe sunscreen. Ways to protect your skin Use a natural, non-chemical sunblock Use products that contain antioxidants Use products containing peptides Amitay Eshel’s Bio: Amitay Eshel is an entrepreneur in the biohacking and beauty fields. He has held executive roles in the health, wellness, and beauty industry for over a decade, as well as being a business development consultant in that space.  As co-founder and CEO of Young Goose, the biohacking skincare company, and host of the Young Goose’s Biohacking Beauty podcast, Amitay has been making waves in his industry through education and innovation.  Young Goose embodies his two passions, performance optimization and skin health, with products that boost the functions of natural rejuvenation processes in the skin. In this episode: How breathing can change your state. (7:48) How skin aging drives whole-body aging. (8:28) Amitay explains skin-brain access. (11:12) Strategies to reduce the functional or biological age of your skin. (13:48) How NAD can lower the functional age of your skin. ((16:16) The benefits of Resveratrol for DNA repair and supporting your skin. (18:50) How eliminating senescence cells will allow your skin to behave like younger skin. (20:33) Several things you can do with Young Goose’s adaptogenic cleanser. (22:43) How to customize your skincare routine. (23:26) Why do free radicals that are not oxygen-based drive skin aging? (28:23) Relative Links for This Show:: 1. https://www.instagram.com/young_goose_skincare/?hl=en  2. https://www.youtube.com/@younggoose4113  3. https://open.spotify.com/show/4ekyDFzsglp9ACO4uFZeun  4. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biohacking-beauty/id1552026927  https://www.younggoose.com?sca_ref=3817364.iE6EUhD2vW DRGRAY should be applied automatically for 10% off If you don’t see the discount, use DRGRAY LMNT link: https://elementallabs.refr.cc/drgray Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Betty Murray joins me today to share lots of new information! We discuss how changes in estrogen- both too much during perimenopause and not enough after menopause, lead to metabolic changes in the cells that slow your metabolism. We get into how the genetics that control estrogen detoxification may lead to weight gain and risk for diabetes, obesity, and cancer, how menopause interferes with the key cellular fat switch, and the foods that turn that fat switch on. Betty also shares her three diet rules that may need to be broken to lose weight and keep it off for life. Three diet rules for losing weight: Avoid fake sweeteners Stay hydrated  Avoid purine-rich foods and flavor enhancements Dr. Betty Murray’s Bio: Betty Murray is a nutrition expert, Ph.D. researcher, certified functional medicine practitioner, and speaker. Betty helps women over 40 harness their hormones to lose weight, optimize sleep, restore energy, and thrive in life.  During her research for her Ph.D., Betty made 4 key discoveries that lead to hormone and metabolic imbalances that plague women over 40.  Restoring balance to these key metabolic and hormone pathways is the basis of her Hormone Reset Program. This program has helped her and hundreds of her clients lose weight easily, reduce hot flashes, restore sleep, and turn up their energy without living on a diet of deprivation.  She is also the host of the Menopause Mastery Podcast and the founder and CEO of Living Well Dallas Functional Medicine Center.  She is a frequently featured nutrition expert on Fox News Broadcasting, CW33, NBC, and CBS. In this episode: Not talked-about things Betty discovered about weight gain. (5:06) Some statistics about weight gain. (5:07) How insulin resistance leads to metabolic inflexibility. (6:23) How adrenal stress can cause metabolic derangement. (8:07) How to know when your fat switch is on and how uric acid drives that mechanism. (14:13) Why it’s hard to get rid of body fat during menopause. (16:49) How genetics can lead to weight gain. (18:45) What can you do to support estrogen metabolism? (25:08) Foods that can drive high uric acid levels. (28:03) What happens when you are dehydrated? (29:43) How to eat to balance your hormones and lose weight. (37:20) Links and Resources: Dr. Murray’s Social Media Links:: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/ Betty’s website: www.bettymurray.com  Betty’s clinic: www.livingwelldallas.com  Menopause Mastery Podcast: https://www.bettymurray.com/menopause-mastery-podcast-list/  Relative Links for This Show:: https://quiz.metabolicblueprint.com/sf/cd62b0ef Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

You can lose weight and feel better while doing it! If you’ve been struggling to lose weight, it’s very likely that food intolerance is one of the biggest reasons why. Nutrition and fitness expert, JJ Virgin, joins me to talk about how we can break through the weight loss resistance by investigating our food intolerances and improving our mindset.   Try Removing These 7 Foods From Your Diet for 21 Days Gluten Dairy Eggs Corn Soy Peanuts No Added Sugar   About JJ Virgin JJ Virgin is a triple-board certified nutrition expert, Fitness Hall of Famer, podcaster, three-time Inc. 5000 founder, and four-time NY Times best-selling author of titles including The Virgin Diet, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and their companion cookbooks. Her latest book is Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. JJ hosts the popular Ask the Health Expert podcast, with over 10 million downloads and growing. She also regularly writes for Rodale Wellness, Mind Body Green, and other major blogs and magazines.  JJ is also a business coach and founded the premier health entrepreneur event and community, The Mindshare Summit.   In This Episode What weight loss resistance is [6:45] What you need to know about food intolerance [11:15] The seven foods to remove from your diet [15:45] Why food intolerance is so prevalent in our society [17:17] Why we need to be eating more seasonal produce [18:30] How to assess yourself for food intolerances [21:00] How your mindset needs to change [36:55] The problem with snacking [43:00] The reality of eating healthy on a budget [45:30]   Links & Resources Use Code IGG for 10% Off SB IgG Use Code HEALGUT for 10% Off Gut Shield Use Code HEALGUT for 10% Off GI Support Download your 7 Foods Cheatsheet Guide Join JJs’s Community Find JJ Virgin Online Follow JJ Virgin on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Team Podcast   Related Episodes Episode 71: 9 Keys To Optimal Health With Dr. Jim Lavalle Episode 64: Heal Your Emotional Eating With Tricia Nelson Episode 53: Keto Green Approach To Hormones With Dr. Anna Cabeca

Childhood trauma is often stored in our bodies, starting in the first year of our lives. It doesn’t even have to be a hugely traumatic experience - it could even come from a child’s mother. Dr. Aimie Apigian joins us to talk about how childhood trauma affects our long-term health conditions and how we can accelerate the healing process to reclaim our health.   Biochemical Imbalances Caused by Genetics or Epigenetics Methylation Imbalance Copper & Zinc  Pyrrole Disorder   About Dr. Aimie Apigian Dr. Aimie is a Board-Certified Physician in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine who specializes in recognizing and addressing the chronic effects of trauma on one’s biology. After helping her foster-adopted son as he struggled with severe emotional and behavioral issues, she started to see how much of trauma is biology, not psychology.  She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University, has a Masters in Biochemistry, and a Masters in Public Health.  2 years into her general surgery residency, she went from running marathons and being an avid cyclist to severe fatigue, autoimmune issues, was overweight and depressed.  Through her personal experiences, she has found we all live compromised due to stored trauma in our bodies.  Talk therapy is not the answer. Dr. Amie’s mission is to share with others the ways to accelerate the healing journey to consistent high states of health, aliveness, and performance through leveraging our own very survival, and reward pathways.   In This Episode How childhood/stored trauma can cause disease later in life [8:00] How trauma gets stored in the body [9:00] The difference between parasympathetic and sympathetic responses [11:00] How to break attachment trauma cycles [21:00] Why our bodies need neuroplasticity [29:00] How to accelerate the healing journey [46:45]   Links & Resources Get 10% Off Adrenal Calm with Code: CALM Watch “Why Attachment is the Future of Health” Learn About Trauma Accelerated Healing The Biology of Trauma Summit Biology of Trauma Certification Course Roadmap Neuro-Optimize For Aliveness Find Dr. Amie Apigian Online Follow Dr. Amie Apigian on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Team Podcast    Related Episodes  Episode 57: 5 Keys To Raising Healthy Kids With Dr. Brian Stenzler Episode 47: Improving Parasympathetic Tone For The Ans With Dr. Tim Jackson Episode 21: How Trauma Affects Your Health With Dr. Keesha Ewers

Testosterone is more important than estrogen in women. Have I got your attention? Dr. Gary Donovitz joins me to talk about testosterone replacement therapy for men and women. He explains the importance of this hormone in women and why it’s more important to focus on it before estrogen.   Benefits of Testosterone Pellets Bone Density Increase Improved Brain Function Better Mood Thicker Hair More Restful Sleep Increased Muscle Function   About Dr. Gary Donovitz Dr. Gary Donovitz is the founder and chairman of BioTE®️ Medical. He is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist. He has sought to provide each patient with compassionate high-quality care for the past 30 years.  After witnessing how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT, helped one of his patients, Dr. Donovitz dedicated himself to pioneering BHRT through his work with BioTE Medical.  He is an international teacher of BHRT, and his company BioTE Medical is a leading innovator in subcutaneous hormone pellet therapy.  Dr. Donovitz himself has performed more than 50,000 pellet insertions and shared the BioTE method with thousands of practitioners nationwide. He is a current fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.  Dr. Donovitz has spent his life- making wellness available for those that traditional medicine has often ignored, and his company, BioTE Medical, is changing the face of health care for us all.   In This Episode: Why testosterone is important for men’s health [9:00] What role testosterone has in women’s health [13:15] What effect different forms of estrogen replacement have on the body [17:00] Why testosterone matters more at first than estrogen [20:00] Some of the symptoms of low testosterone in menopause [21:00] How testosterone impacts women with PCOS [27:30] Why American women have more hormone reduction than women on other continents [43:50] Possible side effects of testosterone replacement therapy [50:00]   Links & Resources Use code ESTROGENDETOX for 10% off Dim Use code LIVERDETOX for 10% off Core Restore   Visit My Clinic, the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic, to find out more about testosterone pellets in Iowa. Buy Testosterone Matters… More!: The Secret to Healthy Aging in Women by Dr. Gary Donovitz Find Dr. Gary Donovitz Online Follow Dr. Gary Donovitz on Instagram | Facebook   Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Team Podcast   Related Episodes  Episode 8: Male 2.0 W/ Dr. Tracy Gapin Episode 38: Sexual Regenerative Medicine With Susan Bratton Episode 32: Happy Hormones For Life With Dr. Deb Matthew

Hashimoto’s Disease is one of the most common causes of long-term thyroid conditions, but it’s also one of the least diagnosed. I’m joined by Dr. Anshul Gupta to talk about his special interest in Hashimoto’s and what we can do to further our diagnosis.   The Best Supplements for Hashimoto’s Disease NAD L-Carnitine  Co-Q10 (Dr. Gupta recommends MitoQ) Magnesium   About Dr. Anshul Gupta Dr. Anshul Gupta is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine.  He worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine as a staff physician alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He now specializes in treating Hashimoto’s disease and help people reverse their unresolved symptoms of thyroid dysfunction. Conventional medicine doesn’t have all the answers for a vast majority of patients suffering from Hashimoto’s diseases and that’s where a Functional Medicine model can be helpful. Dr. Gupta makes personalized Functional Medicine plans for people with Hashimoto’s to end fatigue, reduce brain fog, and lose weight sustainably. Through his 3-step process, he not only heals the thyroid but also rejuvenates mitochondria to help women with Hashimoto’s to live their life to the fullest.   In This Episode What Hashimoto’s Disease is and how it affects our body [8:00] What blood tests and markers diagnose Hashimoto’s Disease [10:00] What you need to know about reverse T3 hormones [12:00] What factors contribute to Hashimoto’s Disease [13:30] How to restore the mitochondria connection [17:30] How to improve your adrenal health [31:00] The importance of downtime [35:00]   Links & Resources Use code LIVERDETOX 10% off Core Restore Take the Free Thyroid Quiz   Find Dr. Anshul Gupta Online Follow Dr. Anshul Gupta on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn   Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Team Podcast    Related Episodes  Episode 11: Intermittent Fasting Truths With Cynthia Thurlow Episode 14: Supporting The Mitochondria With Nad And Peptides W/ Dr. Amber Krogsrud Episode 30: Soma Breathing For Longevity With Jen Broyles

Your dental hygiene impacts your entire body’s health, so it’s vital we’re taking good care of our mouth! I’m joined by biological dentist, Dr. Ben Pospisil, to talk about how to holistically improve your oral health for a healthier body.   You might have oral health problems if: Your mouth bleeds when you floss [15:00] You don’t regularly floss your teeth or brush your tongue [20:00] You have or grew up with bad oral posture [26:00] You have multiple mercury fillings [39:00]   About Dr. Ben Pospisil Dr. Ben Pospisil grew up in Mount Vernon, Iowa. He attended the University of Northern Iowa as an undergraduate and completed Dental School at The University of Iowa in 2004. He is in private practice for the last 14 years in his hometown.  Dr. Pospisil transitioned his practice to Biologic/Holistic Dentistry in 2010. He has since become a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, has taken training in Orthotropics/Facial Growth Guidance, is a Graduate of the Schuster Center for Professional Development, and is an Ambassador at the Dawson Academy of Complete Dentistry.   In This Episode What the different levels of dentistry are and how this impacts biological dentistry [6:00] How oral health can actually be a contributing factor to heart attacks and other heart conditions [11:00] What the long-term purpose of flossing is [20:00] How to reduce and possibly eliminate bad breath [21:30] What good oral posture looks like to improve our overall health [26:45] What the possible negative implications of mercury fillings are and why you might want them removed [33:30] How a practitioner should check if you have mercury poisoning from your fillings [39:00] Whether or not fluoride is an essential mineral we should use regularly [48:00] What foods we should eat to promote the best oral health [50:00]   Links & Resources Check out the full show notes for this episode here Take the Your Longevity Blueprint Course Learn More About The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology Find Dr. Ben Pospisil Online   Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes Episode 17: Recovery from Breast Implant Illness with Sarah Phillipe  Episode 10: 5 Pillars of a Toxin-Free Lifestyle with Aimee Carlson  Episode 9: Anti-Aging Tips for the Skin with Rachel Varga

A low-alcohol, Keto-friendly wine that doesn’t leave you feeling worse for the wear sounds like something from your dreams. I’m joined by Todd White of Dry Farm Wines to talk about Natural Wine production and why it’s the best wine for you to drink.   About Todd White Todd White is a serial entrepreneur and creator since the age of 17. Today, after 15 years in the wine business, he dedicates his life to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming alcohol.  As the founder of Dry Farm Wines, a writer, speaker, and a leader in the organic/Natural Wine movement, he has widely educated communities on conscious consumption. Todd is deeply passionate about bringing people together to share love and laughter through Natural Wine and the health benefits it provides.  Todd is a self-described biohacker who practices daily meditation, Wim Hof breathing, cold thermogenesis, a ketogenic diet, and daily 22-hour intermittent fasting. He is also a frequent speaker on topics including ketogenic lifestyle, meditation, and the Dry Farm Wines unique company culture. His entire team gathers each morning for a meditation and gratitude practice.   Key Takeaways Just because a wine is labeled organic doesn’t mean it’s natural. Women in menopause tend to have more headaches and other hangover symptoms when they drink red wine because of the additives in it. The sugar content in Natural Wine is extremely low, so it’s not going to spike your blood sugar like other wines.   In This Episode What the natural wine movement is How the wine industry mimics the processed food and factory farming industries What you need to know about the additives, both natural and chemical, used in wine production The role of irrigation in winemaking Where red wine gets its deep red color Why middle-aged women have a more difficult time drinking red wine   Links & Resources Check out the full show notes for this episode here Check out the Your Longevity Blueprint Blog Get Your Penny Bottle of Wine from Dry Farm Wines Find Todd White and Dry Farm Wines Online Follow Dry Farm Wines on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest   Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic

We’re living in a low testosterone epidemic. Yet boosting testosterone is one way of increasing longevity. Today’s guest is an expert on this topic. He’ll tell you the most important steps that men can take to optimize their health and boost their testosterone levels.  Dr. Tracy Gapin is a board-certified urologist, world-renowned men’s health and performance expert, professional speaker and author. He has over 20 experience providing Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes a personalized health plan. Dr. Gapin combines his compassion and extensive experience with men’s health care and cutting-edge technology to offer patients individualized, state-of-the-art care. Low testosterone affects every aspect of men’s health. It leads to drops in energy, mental acuity, bone density, and nutritional health. With this hormone being such a key piece of the puzzle, Dr. Gapin made it his mission to address the root causes of its decline.  Dr. Gapin has seen how environmental impacts disrupt hormone production. Endocrine disruptors are everywhere these days. Plastics, personal care products, and more contain phthalates that disrupt proper hormone production.  Since everyone’s genetic blueprint is unique, we all respond to our environment differently. Using data and the latest technology, Dr. Gapin helps his patients make informed decisions to address the root cause, not just symptoms. Sleep and epigenetics, being a central part of hormonal health, Dr. Gapin makes these a focus of his practice. What can you do to avoid phthalates in your environments and get better sleep? Let’s chat about it in the comments on the episode page!   My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation!     In this episode How testosterone levels impact every aspect of men’s health The many endocrine disruptors in the environment How the approach to men’s health is becoming more proactive Using wearable technology to make informed health decisions What epigenetics are and its role in hormonal health Dairy, soy, and their negative effects on testosterone production Lab tests to ask your doctor to run   Resources Find Dr. Tracy Gapin online Follow Dr. Gapin on Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Environmental Working Group Oura Ring Check out the full show notes for this episode here Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic

Today Nathalie Niddam joins me to talk about bioregulator peptides, what they are, what they do, how they work, how they impact our biological age and telomeres, and how to best use them. The benefits of spermidine: It works against 6 of the 9 hallmarks of aging It supports the cellular clean-up processes in the body It helps to regulate protein It helps to protect DNA It triggers mitophagy and autophagy It helps with cellular signaling It improves hair, skin, and nails It helps to improve deep sleep About Nathalie Niddam: Nathalie Niddam is a holistic Nutritionist, Human Potential, and epigenetic coach. She is also the host of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast.  Nat's focus has always been on the body's power to heal. Over the past several years, longevity and health span have been added to the list. This is where Bioregulators come in. Once Nat discovered these she knew that part of her mission had to be to spread the word about this incredible resource that comes to us from Nature.  In addition to hosting her podcast, Nat works one on one with clients, presents at conferences, and leads a vibrant community of Biohackers and health seekers on Mighty Networks - the BSP Community. In this episode: How certain medications can get us into trouble. (2:54) The benefits of BCP 157. (5:10) What the Wolverine stack can do for you. (7:04) What more growth hormones can do for you. (11:25) How peptides get administered. (12:11) What is a peptide? (13:53)   The best peptides for fat loss. (21:08) The benefits of the GLP1 agonists. (21:40) The peptides that can enhance mood and brain function. (27:42) What bioregulator peptides are, and how they differ from regular peptides. (29:58) What telomeres are. (35:25) How to use bioregulators. (45:38) Links and resources: Nathalie Niddam’s Social Media Links: Instagram: @nathalieniddam  Mighty Networks: BSP Community  Facebook: Optimizingsuperhumanperformance Group Nathalie’s website: www.nathalieniddam.com  The Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast Relative Links for This Show: Go to www.profound-health.com and use the discount code longevity15 for 15% off. Some of these have Russian names, which can be confusing. So opt for the Natures Marvel brand names which are easier to understand and select. Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist," joins me today to talk about oxidative stress, mitochondrial efficiency, and Carbon 60, also known as C60. Ways in which oxidative stress can damage the body: Rips holes in cell membranes Prevents proteins from folding properly Damages cellular blueprints (DNA and RNA) Ken Swartz Bio: Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist,” is the founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Purple Power, a health and wellness company committed to delivering the highest quality Carbon 60 products available. Ken earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Arizona State University. He spent the early part of his career as a secondary school teacher, and he continues to be passionate about helping and educating people. Ken has run several research science laboratories over the course of his career and discovered C60 while developing the MOXY fusion reactor.  During his research, he became aware of the powerful free radical neutralizing properties of C60. He first began using C60 as a radiation protectant while leading a fusion research project. He noticed, after taking C60 for a couple of months, that not only was it protecting him from radiation, but he discovered that his health was also improving. So, he continued taking it.  About eight months after Ken started taking C60, he was at a routine visit with his optometrist and discovered that his *dry Macular Degeneration was gone. His doctor was dumbfounded and told him that in all his years, he had never seen such an improvement.  Due to this healing experience, Ken decided to dedicate himself to the research, study, and production of C60 Buckminster Fullerenes. In 2016, Ken founded C60 Purple Power which offers 99.99% pure sublimated Carbon 60, (never exposed to solvents), delivered in 100% certified organic oils, made in the USA.  Ken believes that “your health is your responsibility” and he is on a mission to help people feel empowered to take control of their health.  *However, disclaimer here, these statements and products have not been approved by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  In this episode: What C60 is, and what it does for the cells. (5:36) What is oxidative stress? (6:03) The cumulative damage oxidative stress causes over time. (7:06) How C60 reverses symptoms of aging. (8:11) The role mitochondria play in our health. (8:55) Why athletes love C60. (15:52) What differentiates C60 from other anti-oxidants? (29:36) Why Ken makes C60 products with MCT, avocado, and olive oils. (23:15) The hormonal benefits of using C60. (28:20) The initial and ongoing benefits of using C60. (32:46) Links and resources: Guest Social Media Links:: https://www.facebook.com/c60purplepowerproducts https://www.instagram.com/c60purplepower/  https://twitter.com/c60purplepower Relative links: Get 10% off using code IHHC Use this link: https://go.shopc60.com/IHHC/ https://whatisc60.org  Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Our current lifestyles and technology have a massive impact on our health! Dr. Tricia Pingel joins me today to focus on recognizing stress. She believes that we become so accustomed to stress that we fail to recognize the significant impact it has on our health. In this episode, she encourages you to start prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries for your health and longevity. We also discuss the nutritional impact of chronic low-grade stress that leads to future disease development. The four areas Dr. Tricia addresses in people with adrenal fatigue: Diet Exercise Supplementation Prioritizing yourself, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing gratitude About Dr. Tricia Pingel: Dr. Tricia Pingel, aka The Hip Hop Energy Doc is a Naturopathic Physician and Energy Expert.  She has helped hundreds of people restore their health by showing them how to identify the stress causing their symptoms, restoring their nutrition depleted by stress, and assisting in changing their mindset to repel incoming stressors so that they can return to their happy, vibrant, and energetic selves.  She is the Author of Total Health Turnaround, which has sold over 60,000 copies, and the Creator of “DIY” Programs like the 30-day Total Health Turnaround, the 7-Day Ultimate Detox, and the 30-day Walking for Weight Loss.  She is the CEO of Total Health Apothecary and the CEO of Pingel Progressive Medicine, a Naturopathic Concierge Medical Practice. She’s a Health Blogger and the Host of FB and IG Weekly Lives “Ask Dr. Pingel.” She has appeared on lots of TV shows and she has contributed as an expert to many publications. It’s no secret that this mom, doctor, and hip-hop enthusiast is known as The Hip Hop Energy Doc™️. Dr. Pingel is commonly found dancing all over social media, cheering on her two boys at football, creating healthy vegan recipes in her kitchen, and snuggling her 3 dogs and cat at home with her husband in Phoenix, Arizona.  After experiencing her own health struggles and personal loss, she strives in creating a community of positivity, and gratitude and living every day to its fullest potential.  In this episode: Why do we need to give to ourselves? (6:26) What is adrenal fatigue? (7:20) Why do so many of us tend to have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, reflux disease, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and more? (9:06) When should you have a full workup? (11:36) The importance of discussing your lab results with someone who understands how mental and physical health blend together. (13:05) The difference in symptoms between those with high cortisol and those with low cortisol. (14:15) A test to find out which cortisol stage you are at. (16:04) The importance of setting healthy boundaries for yourself to avoid adrenal fatigue. (18:07) How Dr. Tricia helps people with adrenal fatigue. (20:57) The benefits of giving to others and reframing your experiences to make them positive. (24:56) The herbs and supplements Dr. Tricia prescribes for her stressed patients. (35:29) Links: Dr. Tricia Pingel's website  Guest Social Media Links: Facebook  (@drtriciapingel)  Instagram  (@drpingel)  YouTube (@drtriciapingel) TikTok (@drtriciapingel)  LinkedIn   Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Dani Williamson joins me today to talk about overcoming past childhood trauma and share her six steps to radical healing and living wild and well.  Dani’s six steps to radical healing and living wild and well Eat well Sleep well Move well Poop well De-stress well Cultivate community well About Dani Williamson: Dani Williamson (MSN, FNP) owns Integrative Family Medicine and Wild & Well a Wellness Emporium in Franklin, TN. She focuses on gut health, autoimmune thyroid diseases, and hormone and adrenal health with her patients. Her approach embodies a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual process to healing.  Dani is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery and Family Nurse Practitioner programs. She is on the board of the Middle Tennessee chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and believes strongly in addressing issues of adverse childhood trauma and its relation to overall long-term health conditions.  Her first book Wild & Well Dani’s Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing was released on November 9, 2021, by Morgan James Publishing. In this episode: The first time in 24 years that a doctor ever spoke to Dani about her diet. (2:43) How Dani helps men and women heal decades of chronic lifestyle disease. (4:32) Why Dani always incorporates the Aces questionnaire with all her new patients. (7:23) How the Aces questionnaire came about. (9:43) How Dani healed her trauma. (13:46) Where Dani starts with helping her patients. (16:10) Addressing the trauma will change the trajectory of the whole family. (17:05) What EMDR and EFT are. (17:17) Dani breaks down each of her six steps:  Eat well (19:40) Move well (22:32) Sleep well (23:24) Poop well (25:46) De-stress well (26:55) Cultivate community well (30:08) The seven foods to be eliminated for healing. (34:10) What inspired Dani to write Wild and Well? (38:50)   Dani’s quotes: “Don’t you know your diet controls your disease?” (2:53) “What’s at the end of your fork could heal you or kill you.” (3:13) “What affects you before the age of 18 can set you up for a lifetime of chronic disease.” (3:43) “When you address the trauma, you change the trajectory of the entire family.” (17:05) “If you think the food industry has your health in mind, you are sadly mistaken.” (21:25) “If you don’t cook, I can’t help you get well because cooking is self-care.” (22:03) “Automate, eliminate, and delegate everything you can in your life so that your vessel is filled up and you’re not pouring from an empty vessel.” (27:48)   Links and resources: Dani Williams on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube   Dani's Inflammation course Sign up for Dani’s newsletter at www.daniwilliamson.com and get her swapping list as a gift! ACES test Body Keeps Score Book The Deepest Well Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative 

Today, we’re taking another look at the top longevity tips from all our experts! They explain how lifestyle factors influence your health and why you should do whatever you can to avoid too much exposure to environmental toxins. They discuss the importance of being honest with yourself, processing your emotions, and living a healthy lifestyle. You will also learn about the benefits of community and connection, synchronizing your natural clock with the sun, recognizing the lessons when things go wrong, and understanding your nervous system. The Biggest Top Tips for Functional Health and Longevity Manage your stress because having too much can create physical and mental problems. Managing stress could mean making major or minor lifestyle changes, taking supplements, doing yoga, or meditating.  Lifestyle factors are foundational for living a long and healthy life. You must eat well, get enough quality sleep, and help your body adapt to stress. It is essential to do whatever you can to reduce your toxic load. Using clean cosmetics, taking infra-red saunas, and eating organic produce will help you do that.  Top Longevity Tip #1 - Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Finding community and connection is essential for longevity. (0:21)  Top Longevity Tip #2 - Kate Vazquez Learning about the nervous system and being able to understand the state you are in will help your longevity. Lifestyle factors are also important, so eat good quality food, get enough sleep, and do whatever you can to help your body adapt to stress. (0:32) Top Longevity Tip #3 - Dr. Tricia Pingel Reducing stress and prioritizing yourself and your health is crucial to avoid being stepped on and falling further down the chain. (1:06) Top Longevity Tip #4 - Dr. Farah Sultan Synchronizing your natural clock with the sun can help you live longer. (1:23) Top Longevity Tip #5 - Dr. Bindiya Gandhi You must learn how to manage your stress if you want to live a longer, happier, and more fulfilled life. Stress can cause heart attacks, depression, and autoimmune conditions. Managing stress may require lifestyle changes, therapy, meditation, yoga, adaptogens, quitting your job, or even getting divorced. (1:48) Top Longevity Tip #6 - Nathalie Niddam Stay curious and open, and avoid being rigid or becoming dogmatic after learning something new. Do your best to take care of the basics, like getting enough sleep, eating well, moving, getting outside, and managing stress. (2:49) Top Longevity Tip #7 - Dr. CJ Kleene and Dr. Hannah Anderson In addition to using wearable technologies and taking high-quality supplements, it is essential to get back to the basics to recover your physical and brain health, avoid burnout, and improve your hormonal health. (3:52) Top Longevity Tip #8 - Kylene Terhune Learn how to change a negative mindset and learn to see the lessons in things that go wrong. (4:13) Top Longevity Tip #9 - Dr. Stephanie Gray Unprocessed trauma and stuck emotions in the body may become symptoms and diseases over time or show up as fatigue, anxiety, or depression. That is why you must be honest with yourself and process your emotions. Getting some physical support and trauma coaching from a trusted practitioner can also be helpful for those suffering from betrayal trauma. (4:32) Top Longevity Tip #10 - Dr. Eric Osansky We get constantly bombarded with environmental toxins, so it is essential to reduce your toxic load. You can use infrared saunas (be cautious if you have hyperthyroidism), take supplements, eat plenty of cruciferous vegetables and organic food, and use cleaner cosmetics. (5:57) For the remainder of tips, visit https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/season-3-top-longevity-tips-2023-part-I.

We continue with something different today! My great friend, Dr. CJ Kleene, asked to interview me so my audience could get to know me better. This episode is Part 2 of our conversation. If you have not listened to the last episode yet, please do so first. Today, I dive into how I approach my patient cases, my faith walk, how I maintain my health, the non-negotiables in my house, my guilty pleasures when it comes to food, and my favorite podcast and books. I also offer advice for other busy moms and discuss my future goals.  My top tips to help busy moms keep their children healthy:  Do not introduce sugar Only feed your children real food Give your children high-quality supplements Take your children to see a chiropractor About Dr. Stephanie Gray: Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in midlife who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can … regain their sleep, figure, and mood, and feel amazing once again. She is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master’s in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the Midwest's’ most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine in 2013. She became the first BioTe-certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets also in 2013. She is one of Dr. Nirala Jacobi’s SIBO Doctor approved practitioners, and she is also one of Dr. Jill Christa’s certified mold literate providers. She has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews. She is a contributor to various health publications including Mindbodygreen. She is the initial author of the FNP Mastery App and an Amazon best-selling author of her book Your Longevity Blueprint. She is host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their son William. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: How I typically approach my patient cases. (3:00) Does the timing of when patients get their labs drawn make a difference? (9:52) I share how I have walked with faith for all my life. (10:43) I discuss my greatest health challenge. (15:48)  The non-negotiables in my life. (18:36) My favorite guilty pleasures. (21:22) My best advice for my younger self. (24:06) How do I find the time to prioritize myself and my mental health? (31:53) My favorite podcasts and books. (39:58) (41:03) My goals for the future. (42:50) Dr. Gray Social Media Links: Facebook: @ drstephaniegray Facebook: @IntegrativeHealthandHormone Clinic Instagram: stephaniegraydnp Instagram: @ longevityblueprint Twitter: @drsbgray Youtube: YourLongevityBlueprint Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Books mentioned:  Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKheurst

We’re doing something different today! My good friend, Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene, asked to interview me so my audience could get to know me better.  This episode is Part 1 of a two-part series. In today’s conversation, I share how I got introduced to functional medicine and my clinic’s humble beginnings. I also talk about my doctoral project, some day-to-day challenges of being in business, and the most rewarding part of my job. Medications that often tend to get over-prescribed: Statin medications Medications to manage blood sugar Proton Pump Inhibitors SSRIs Birth-control pills About Dr. Stephanie Gray: Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in midlife who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can … regain their sleep, figure, and mood and feel amazing once again. She is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine in 2013. She became the first BioTe-certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets also in 2013. She is one of Dr. Nirala Jacobi’s SIBO Doctor approved practitioners, and she is also one of Dr. Jill Christa’s certified mold literate providers. She has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews. She is a contributor to various health publications, including Mindbodygreen. She is the initial author of the FNP Mastery App and an Amazon best-selling author of her book Your Longevity Blueprint. She is host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their son William. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: What led me to become a healthcare provider? (4:24) How I got introduced to anti-aging medicine. (7:26) How having the right to prescribe helps me in my role as a functional health care provider. (9:04) What drew me to research breast cancer for my doctoral project? (10:51)   What I learned about estrogen while doing my doctoral project. (12:27) A summary of my doctoral project. (12:52) When should girls start having their hormones tested? (17:47) Why we need traditional medicine. (19:12)   Where I feel conventional medicine has gone wrong. (20:18) Some of my day-to-day struggles and challenges. (27:40) What makes my job so rewarding? (34:45)  Dr. Gray’s Social Media Links: Facebook: @ drstephaniegray Facebook: @IntegrativeHealthandHormone Clinic Instagram: stephaniegraydnp Instagram: @ longevityblueprint Twitter: @drsbgray Youtube: YourLongevityBlueprint Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Kiran Krishnan, the Founder of Microbiome Labs, joins me again today for Part 2 of the two-part series on how a healthy microbiome impacts longevity.  In Part 1, Kiran provides in-depth examples of why gut health translates into full-body health. He unpacks what spore-based probiotics are and where they come from, and he shares about psycho-biotics for mental health. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, I urge you to go back and listen to it first.  Today, in Part 2, Kiran talks about SIBO and explains what ghost or post-biotics are and how the FODMATE enzyme works. He also talks about immunoglobulins and probiotics for dogs.  Conditions tied to H Pylori Autoimmunity Infertility Reflux disease Gastritis Gastroparesis Gastroesophageal and gastric cancers   About Kiran Krishnan: Kiran Krishnan is trained as a research microbiologist. He left academic research to help bridge the translational gap between research and commercial innovation. He has held leadership roles in international health and wellness companies. He has also founded and scaled research and technology development companies including, most recently, Microbiome Labs, the pre-eminent microbiome therapeutics company in the US integrative medicine market.  Kiran has published numerous studies in peer-reviewed scientific journals and holds international patents in his name. Kiran is a frequent lecturer at nutritional and medical conferences and is a sought-after expert on the human microbiome for health programs.  Kiran is currently the General Manager of Novozymes OneHealth North America and is a science advisor to 5 other companies in this market.  In this episode: How to recover your gut after taking a course of antibiotics. (39:44) Who should not take the Megaspore product? (44:37) Why is it essential for SIBO people to have spore-based probiotics? (45:05) How SIBO impacts liver function. (47:53) How SIBO impacts the anti-microbial protection of the gut. (50:05) How leaky gut impacts bowel motility. (50:44) A key way of stopping SIBO. (53:39) What is happening with those who are not tolerating spore-based probiotics? (56:23) Why do our pets also suffer from leaky gut? (103:29) Conditions that tie to H Pylori. (1:10:32) How does the microbe in ghost (or post-probiotics) remove H Pylori from the body? (1:11:57) Links and resources: Kiran Krishnan’s Social Media Links: Kiran Krishnan on Instagram (@Kiranbiome) Kiran Krishnan on YouTube Relative Links for This Show: www.microbiomelabs.com  https://betterbiome.com/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Kiran Krishnan, the Founder of Microbiome Labs, joins me today for the first part of a two-part series on how a healthy microbiome impacts longevity. Kiran is a pure genius and unpacks a lot in this series!  Today, in Part 1, he provides in-depth examples of why gut health translates into full-body health. He gets into what spore-based probiotics are and where they come from, and he also shares about psycho-biotics for mental health. Ways in which spores change the terrain in the gut: They modulate the immune response against other microbes They produce compounds that target certain organisms and modulate certain aspects of the immune response They increase the monitoring, scope, and understanding of the microbial environment for your intestinal lining cells and immune cells  They directly impact the presence of pathogens  About Kiran Krishnan: Kiran Krishnan is trained as a research microbiologist. He left academic research to help bridge the translational gap between research and commercial innovation. He has held leadership roles in international health and wellness companies. He has also founded and scaled research and technology development companies including, most recently, Microbiome Labs, the preeminent microbiome therapeutics company in the US integrative medicine market.  Kiran has published numerous studies in peer-reviewed scientific journals and holds international patents in his name. Kiran is a frequent lecturer at nutritional and medical conferences and is a sought-after expert on the human microbiome for health programs.  Kiran is currently the General Manager of Novozymes OneHealth North America and is a science advisor to 5 other companies in this market.  In this episode: Why does your gut health matter? (4:36) The connection between the gut, the brain, and the immune system. (6:27) Kiran exposes some of the myths surrounding traditional probiotics. (13:07) How the majority of conventional probiotic strains amplify the inflammatory responses in the immune system. (15:02) Why a single stressor first thing in the morning can keep you in an anxious state throughout the day. (20:33) The benefits of bacterial spores. (21:20)  Why most microbes in the environment will not function as probiotics. (22:55) How spores create lasting change in your gut terrain. (24:48) Where the spores come from. (28:34) How you will benefit from using spore-based probiotics daily. (32:14) Links and resources: Kiran Krishnan’s Social Media Links:: Kiran Krishnan on Instagram (@Kiranbiome) Relative Links for This Show:: www.microbiomelabs.com  https://betterbiome.com/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Lara Adler joins me today for Part 2 of our conversation about environmental chemical exposure- specifically endocrine-disrupting chemicals and practical tips for reducing exposure. Lara is beyond a wealth of knowledge on this topic, so if you have not yet listened to Part 1, where we discussed BPA, please go back and listen. Today, in Part 2, Lara dives into PFAS, phthalates, dioxins, parabens, triclosan, and sulfates. She also talks about water filtration and small changes you can make to improve your health. 6 practical tips for living easier in today’s toxic world: Avoid all fragrances, including natural essential oils Prioritize organic foods whenever possible Filter your water Switch to paraben and phthalate-free personal care products Avoid plastics Avoid canned foods About Lara Adler: Lara Adler is an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator and a Certified Holistic Health Coach who teaches health professionals of all types, and individuals with health-based businesses, to better understand the role of environmental chemical exposures in causing or contributing to chronic health issues, so they can more comprehensively support the clients/patients they serve.  She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures so they can improve client outcomes without spending hundreds of hours researching on their own.  Combining environmental health education and business consulting, she’s helped thousands of health professionals in over 35 countries around the world elevate their skillset, get better results for their clients, and become sought-out leaders in the growing environmental health & detoxification field. In this episode: Why do airports and military bases tend to be polluted? (41:46) The minimum requirement for filtering PFAS chemicals out of your drinking water. (44:20) Why you should test your water before buying a filter. (49:41) How to figure out which items to get rid of immediately. (54:30) How to avoid having too much anxiety about chemical exposure. (55:52) Where to start on the journey of finding solutions. (59:16) What are phthalates? (100:41) The benefits of switching to a mostly-organic diet. (107:39) What are parabens, and what is Triclosan? (112:22) (113:59) What are PCBs, and where are they found? (1:19:39) A chemical you should never allow in your home. (1:21:39) Links and resources: Lara Adler’s Social Media Links:: Lara Adler on Instagram (Environmentaltoxinnerd)  Relative Links for This Show:: Laraadler.com https://mytapscore.com/ https://www.clearya.com/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/glutathione-60-ct/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

I have Lara Adler joining me for a two-part series on environmental chemical exposure- specifically endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Lara shares her wealth of knowledge in this series and practical tips for reducing exposure. Today, in Part 1, we dive into BPA. Some endpoints of the accumulation of tiny bits of exposure to toxic chemicals: Eczema Dermatitis Alzheimer’s  Parkinson’s Dementia Cancer Neurodegenerative diseases Infertility Developmental disorders Birth defects Heart disease Obesity Insulin resistance About Lara Adler: Lara Adler is an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator and a Certified Holistic Health Coach who teaches health professionals of all types, and individuals with health-based businesses, to better understand the role of environmental chemical exposures in causing or contributing to chronic health issues, so they can more comprehensively support the clients/patients they serve.  She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures so they can improve client outcomes without spending hundreds of hours researching on their own.  Combining environmental health education and business consulting, she’s helped thousands of health professionals in over 35 countries around the world elevate their skillset, get better results for their clients, and become sought-out leaders in the growing environmental health & detoxification field. In this episode: How the toxic chemicals used in non-stick pans can poison you. (5:33) What are environmental toxins? (8:05) How toxic chemical exposure affects you, day-to-day. (9:12) What does the accumulation of tiny bits of exposure to toxic chemicals add up to, from a health standpoint? (12:25) How are chemicals linked to hormonal issues like endocrine disruption? (15:32) How chemicals can mess with your hormones. (17:00) Why are the tiny levels of exposure to toxic chemicals through products we use so problematic? (22:33) How to minimize plastic use in your home. (35:32) Links and resources: Lara Adler's Social Media Links:: Lara Adler on Instagram (Environmentaltoxinnerd)  Relative Links for This Show:: Laraadler.com https://mytapscore.com/ https://www.clearya.com/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/glutathione-60-ct/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Nirala Jacobi is currently the SIBO doctor in Australia. I recently completed her practitioner certification program, and I’ve also been listening to her podcast. She joins me on the show today to discuss the importance of a healthy diet and microbiome. We also dive into SIBO and SIFO. Three major factors that can impact gut health Food Gut infections Toxins About Dr. Nirala Jacobi: Dr. Nirala Jacobi is a naturopathic doctor (ND) and internationally recognized expert on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (also known as SIBO). She is the creator of the SIBO Biphasic Diet, a resource that has helped tens of thousands of SIBO sufferers around the world.  Dr. Jacobi is the host of The SIBO Doctor Podcast and the founder of The SIBO Doctor, an online educational platform that includes a practitioner certification program that I recently completed. She is also the medical director of SIBOtest, providing innovative testing options for SIBO and IBS.  Dr. Jacobi is known for her systematic and effective approach to diagnosing and treating SIBO and other functional digestive disorders. Having received her naturopathic doctorate in 1998 from the esteemed Bastyr University in Seattle, USA, she brings more than two decades of clinical experience and expertise to her clinic, the Biome Clinic.  In this episode: How gut health improves overall body health. (1:38) Why the microbiome is considered an organ. (3:37) What SIBO is, and how it relates to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. (4:22) Some of the root causes of SIBO. (6:05) The difference between the various types of SIBO. (10:15) Other conditions often associated with SIBO. (14:27) Some symptoms of SIBO. (18:35) Why can SIBO only be tested on the breath? (20:55) Foods to be restricted or avoided when treating SIBO. (26:50) What is the elemental diet? (30:42) What probiotics are and how they work in the microbiome. (42:02) What SIFO is and how it differs from SIBO. (44:48) Why gut health is essential for mental health. (49:17)   Dr. Jacobi’s Social Media Links: Dr. Jacobi’s website: www.thesibodoctor.com  Instagram (@dr.nirala.jacobi_thesibodoctor)  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesibodoctor Dr. Jacobi’s podcast: https://www.thesibodoctor.com/sibo-doctor-podcasts/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

CBD oil has applications for a variety of health conditions. Over the last few years, more and more patients have been recognizing its benefits and looking to learn how to use it. Dr. Mary Clifton is a CBD expert. She joins me today to dive into the myriad benefits of CBD oil. The symptoms/conditions that CBD and cannabis mostly get used for: Anxiety Insomnia Pain About Mary Clifton: Mary Clifton, M.D. is a board-certified and licensed internal medicine doctor who is a recognized expert in CBD and Cannabis. She provides consultation to patients and is a leader in teaching practitioners how to incorporate telemedicine and cannabinoids into their treatment protocols. She is an author and speaker living in Manhattan. She is also the founder of CBDandCannabisInfo.com and has a highly respected professional certification course, “The Cannabinoid Protocol”. She provides specialized consultation on patient and provider education and has worked with several pharmaceutical, CBD, and cannabis corporations in areas of product development and speaker bureaus. She’s a spokesperson who has worked on telemedicine, medical, and scientific directorship in the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa.  In this episode: What is the endocannabinoid (ECS) system, and why is it important? (3:13) How can we support the endocannabinoid system? (5:30)  How CBD oil works to overcome neuro-degenerative diseases, inflammation, and pain. (7:11) Which cannabinoid is intoxicating? (14:41) The difference between full-spectrum CBD products and CBD isolates. (15:40) Why you cannot overdose with CBD. (19:50) The best way to try out CBD to see if it works for you. (20:42) How to ensure that the CBD product you buy is of good quality. (25:37) What to be cautious of when using CBD. (27:40) Studies have shown that cannabinoids can keep your body weight low and improve your metabolism. (31:12) Links and resources: Relative Links for This Show:: Nuvita link: https://lddy.no/ynvu NYC-based CBD and Cannabis Expert  For cannabis cards in VT/NY: https://drmaryjanemd.com/  For cannabis card in IA: https://iowacard.securechkout.com/ To book a CBD or cannabis consultation: https://cbdandcannabisinfo.com/consultation/  www.CBDandCannabisInfo.com   http://thecannabinoidprotocol.com/  Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Download a free copy of the ebook How To Create Resilient Health      Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Heather Connolly is currently part of our team at the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic. She also teaches HypnoBirthing and has twice been a surrogate. She joins me today to share the benefits of having a doula and using HypnoBirthing. Techniques used in HypnoBirthing to ensure a calm birth Deep relaxation Self-hypnosis Affirmations Special breathing techniques About Heather Connolly: Heather Connolly is a HypnoBirthing Practitioner and a birth doula and is a part of the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic family in Hiawatha, Iowa. Heather founded Hypnobirthing at the end of her first pregnancy in 2010, and using the techniques, she was able to have a completely unmedicated natural childbirth.  15 months later, she gave birth to her second child also using the HypnoBirthing techniques, and had a 99% pain-free birth, which was when she realized there was really something to this HypnoBirthing thing.  She became a Certified HypnoBirthing practitioner in 2014, so she could help women know there are other options for birth. A year later, she took her doula training so she could further assist the families coming through her class so they could have the best births possible. In 2017 and 2022, Heather was able to put the HypnoBirthing techniques to use again when she embarked on the journey of being a gestational surrogate for two families who were growing their family units.  These already emotionally rewarding experiences were only enhanced by how beautiful and pain-free their births were; one being a calm, warm, beautiful car birth, proving that you CAN have a calm peaceful birth ANYWHERE! In this episode: What is HypnoBirthing? (7:29) The aim of hypnoBirthing. (7:38) The history of HypnoBirthing. (8:57) Why we, as a country, need HypnoBirthing. (10:04) Heather shares her birthing experiences. (11:50) How to avoid tearing when giving birth. (12:55) How Heather managed to give birth almost pain-free. (13:55) What is a birth doula? (23:32) How having a doula impacts birthing outcomes. (25:00) Heather shares some tips from her birthing experiences and her experiences as a doula. (26:24) Heather shares a visualization script from her HypnoBirthing course to demonstrate the power of the mind-body connection. (35:22) What do affirmations do for you? (43:56) Links and resources: Connect with Heather Connolly on Social Media: Instagram (@heathconnolly) Relative Links for This Show:: bliss-hypnobirthing.com Reference this podcast to get 10% off Heather’s HypnoBirthing course https://hypnobirthing.com/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Download a free copy of the ebook How To Create Resilient Health      Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Local guest, Arsalan Monawar, joins me today to share his story with anxiety, explain how anxiety can be your superpower, and dive into the healthy coping strategies that have been effective for him. He also shares some business tips for creative entrepreneurs. Five natural and healthy coping strategies for anxiety: Mindful meditation Journaling Cold exposure therapy Exercise Intermittent fasting About Arsalan Monawar: Arsalan Monawar is the founder of Monawar Studios in Iowa, a creative agency that tells stories through video production.  He is also a mental health advocate.  Arsalan is dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health around the world. He has amassed 5+ million video views through his personal brand dedicated to Anxiety & Mental Health education.  I’ve been privileged to have had Arsalan take some of my pictures and create my book launch video over five years ago. In this episode: Why there is a stigma around mental health issues in the Pakistani and Indian cultures. (4:13) What could happen to you if you hold your anxiety in. (5:48) Why it’s best to get a physical examination if you have anxiety symptoms. (10:27) Helpful strategies for overcoming anxiety naturally. (23:02) Why journaling is effective for overcoming anxiety. (26:55) Why it’s essential to stay hydrated. (28:24) How cold water helps to overcome symptoms of anxiety. (28:17) How exercise works as a natural antidepressant. (30:40) How intermittent fasting works to overcome anxiety symptoms. (32:19) Some tips for creating a personal brand. (38:25) Why should you only surround yourself with those who support you when starting a new venture? (44:54) Links and resources: Relative Links for This Show: Crab mentality video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUQ2WGA8mJQ Guest Social Media Links:: Instagram (@ArsalanMonawar)  YouTube.com/ArsalanMonawar: https://www.youtube.com/@MonawarStudiosOfficial Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Download a free copy of the ebook How To Create Resilient Health      Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Dr. Betty Murray joins me today to share lots of new information! We discuss how changes in estrogen- both too much during perimenopause and not enough after menopause, lead to metabolic changes in the cells that slow your metabolism. We get into how the genetics that control estrogen detoxification may lead to weight gain and risk for diabetes, obesity, and cancer, how menopause interferes with the key cellular fat switch, and the foods that turn that fat switch on. Betty also shares her three diet rules that may need to be broken to lose weight and keep it off for life. Three diet rules for losing weight: Avoid fake sweeteners Stay hydrated  Avoid purine-rich foods and flavor enhancements Dr. Betty Murray’s Bio: Betty Murray is a nutrition expert, Ph.D. researcher, certified functional medicine practitioner, and speaker. Betty helps women over 40 harness their hormones to lose weight, optimize sleep, restore energy, and thrive in life.  During her research for her Ph.D., Betty made 4 key discoveries that lead to hormone and metabolic imbalances that plague women over 40.  Restoring balance to these key metabolic and hormone pathways is the basis of her Hormone Reset Program. This program has helped her and hundreds of her clients lose weight easily, reduce hot flashes, restore sleep, and turn up their energy without living on a diet of deprivation.  She is also the host of the Menopause Mastery Podcast and the founder and CEO of Living Well Dallas Functional Medicine Center.  She is a frequently featured nutrition expert on Fox News Broadcasting, CW33, NBC, and CBS. In this episode: Not talked-about things Betty discovered about weight gain. (5:06) Some statistics about weight gain. (5:07) How insulin resistance leads to metabolic inflexibility. (6:23) How adrenal stress can cause metabolic derangement. (8:07) How to know when your fat switch is on and how uric acid drives that mechanism. (14:13) Why it’s hard to get rid of body fat during menopause. (16:49) How genetics can lead to weight gain. (18:45) What can you do to support estrogen metabolism? (25:08) Foods that can drive high uric acid levels. (28:03) What happens when you are dehydrated? (29:43) How to eat to balance your hormones and lose weight. (37:20) Links and Resources: Dr. Murray’s Social Media Links:: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/ Betty’s website: www.bettymurray.com  Betty’s clinic: www.livingwelldallas.com  Menopause Mastery Podcast: https://www.bettymurray.com/menopause-mastery-podcast-list/  Relative Links for This Show:: https://quiz.metabolicblueprint.com/sf/cd62b0ef Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Most thyroid conditions are autoimmune in nature. Dr. Eric Osansky joins me today to discuss ways to optimize thyroid and immune health, overcome thyroid autoimmunity through diet and lifestyle factors, and the relationship between diet, chronic stress, environmental toxins, and thyroid health. Today, we focus more on high thyroid conditions like Grave’s Disease. Four categories of triggers for developing autoimmune conditions: Food Stress Toxins Infection About Dr. Eric Osansky: Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner who helps people recover from thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions.  He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease" and "Hashimoto's Triggers" and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast.  Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves’ disease, and after taking a natural treatment approach, has been in remission since 2009. After seeing how well natural treatment methods helped with his condition, he began using these natural thyroid treatment protocols to help others with different types of thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. In this episode: The difference between hyperthyroidism (Graves’ Disease) and hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s). (5:48) Common symptoms of low thyroid hormone levels. (7:28) Classic symptoms of high thyroid hormone levels. (8:38) Do elevated antibodies suggest autoimmune thyroid disease? (14:56) Why people develop autoimmune conditions. (17:35) The four main categories of triggers for developing autoimmunity. (20:10) The diets and dietary guidelines Dr. Osansky generally recommends for patients with Graves’ or Hashimoto’s. (22:55) Is iodine beneficial or harmful to those with thyroid conditions? (28:25) Conventional treatments that are commonly prescribed for hyperthyroidism and how they work. (39:10) Some natural treatment options for hyperthyroidism. (46:07) What Dr. Osansky does to maintain his health and reduce the risk of Graves’ Disease returning. (50:20) Links and resources: Dr. Eric Osansky Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/ericosansky Relative Links for This Show: www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com   www.thyroidchecklist.com  https://savemythyroid.com/podcast-2/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3ao4-LNv1vogMJiAk0ANA Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

You get to hear from me today! I get asked many different questions in my daily patient appointments, so I thought it a good idea to answer some of those in today’s show. I talk about the importance of eating organic, using clean personal care products, and if hormones cause cancer. I also discuss the relationship between toxins, weight gain, and hormone imbalances and how we should eat daily. Three things to avoid for losing weight and optimizing hormones: Plastic Fragrances Dairy About Dr. Gray: Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in mid-life who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can regain their sleep, figure, and mood, and feel amazing once again. She is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. In this episode: How toxins relate to weight loss and hormone imbalance. (0:57) Why should we care if the ingredients are green? (2:15) Why must you avoid plastic? (2:37) Why aluminum is not safe. (2:53) Why must you avoid dairy? (3:59) Do vitamins do anything? (6:18) Why do we need to supplement? (8:03) The relationship between stress, cortisol, and longevity. (9:23) Do women need progesterone, and what are its benefits and downsides? (10:10)(11:00) Do hormones cause cancer? (12:17) What I would do differently for a patient with a strong family history of breast cancer. (14:45) What you can do to promote better sleep. (15:48) How important are mold and parasite testing when you have hormone imbalances and autoimmune issues? (17:23) What is the biggest problem with PCOS patients? (21:00) Which supplements are worth buying for kids? (21:49) How to deal with constipation in kids. (24:07) 3 things I would want each patient to invest in. (25:46) What are some better ways to eat? (27:42) What you can do for a healthy breakfast. (29:54) What to avoid and what is acceptable with alcohol. (34:22) Links: Relative Links for This Show: Adrenal Calm: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/adrenal-calm/ Mitochondrial Complex: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/mitochondrial-complex-120-ct/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast  Links to previous episodes: Episode 117: How Not to Get Sick with Thomas Pennel  Episode 97: Get Your Kiddos in the Kitchen with Katie Kimball  Episode 76: How to Create Immune Resilience in your Kids with Dr. Elisa Song 

Kylene Terhune joins me once again for this episode. This time, she talks about sexual betrayal trauma. She shares the importance of processing emotions in trauma and explains how trauma impacts the nervous system and leads to symptoms and disease. She also gets into what the healing process for sex addiction and betrayal for couples looks like and the pitfalls to be avoided. The compilation of things that happen with pornography, technology, and addiction: The prevalence of pornography is increasing tremendously. Access to pornography is becoming easier. Technology has addictive qualities. Pornography gives people a dopamine hit.  Children get exposed to pornography before the pre-frontal cortex has developed fully, and trauma is typically involved. For those who had trauma in their childhood, early exposure to pornography is more likely to cause an addiction. About Kylene Terhune: Kylene Terhune is the CEO & Founder of the Phoenix Transformation Project, where she works as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and NLP life coach supporting women who have experienced sexual betrayal trauma.  She helps her clients with a unique, whole-body approach that involves the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the individual.  This work includes functional lab work, nutrition, lifestyle, emotional work, nervous system support, trauma processing work, and more to assist women in feeling more complete, grounded, safe, independent, and confident in their health and their bodies.  As a successful functional health coach for 6 years, Kylene has received additional education in trauma and its impact on the body through the Trauma Healing Accelerated courses: Biology of trauma, Energy, Overwhelm and Freeze, Biology of Trauma Brain Health, and the Biology of Trauma Immune system.  She also has certifications in NLP, NLP life coaching, QTT, and hypnosis.  In this episode: Why it’s essential to see a therapist if you have been sexually betrayed and choose to stay in your relationship. (7:38) Some surprising statistics about sex addiction and betrayal trauma. (10:27) How betrayal trauma impacts 75% of the women who go through it. (12:50) How betrayal impacts our health and nervous system. (14:28) Why establishing safety is important. (15:35) What happens when you cannot get to safety? (15:55) How safety can be established. (17:39) Why setting boundaries is essential. (23:25) What the recovery process for a man looks like. (27:51) A breakdown of the EMDR and subconscious reprogramming trauma processing methods. (30:14) (32:15) How recovery is possible. (41:16) Links and resources: Kylene Terhune Media Links:: Instagram (@KyleneTerhune) TikTok (@KyleneTerhune)  Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/RecoverU  Relative Links for This Show: Free gift: https://mailchi.mp/2e8ade60994f/ebook Episode links: www.tarahopealliance.org  CSAT or APSAT therapy: https://iitap.com/page/csat www.puredesire.org  CONQUER program  Book a call with Kylene: https://p.bttr.to/3ttk0Ql What’s next course: https://mybalancedbiome.life/whats-next Link to the Debi Silber’s episode https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/dr-debi-silber-post-betrayal-syndrome-transformation/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Today, Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene join me for the second half of our two-part series. In this episode, we continue our discussion on how we can support women on birth control and the best non-hormone birth control options. We also share non-toxic feminine-care products and explain how to detect female hormone imbalances. Some non-hormone birth control options: Male condoms The FemCap device (or other barrier methods) Fertility trackers Taking your temperature in the morning Tracking your cycle and getting to know your ovulation cues Copper IUD (Not ideal because it causes inflammation) Guest Bio: Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene are chiropractors at Back In Line Family Chiropractic in Hiawatha IA.  Dr. Anderson specializes in pediatric and maternal health, with trainings including a CACCP from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Neuro emotional technique, and Mercier Therapy.  In addition to Dr. Kleene's many chiropractic and myofascial trainings, she has a Diplomat from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.  Both doctors passionately guide patients from a holistic perspective, whether it’s through pain or wellness planning. In this episode: Some non-hormone birth control options. (1:14) How the copper IUD works. (7:28) Do wearable devices help to empower us? (12:55) Some non-hormone solutions for hormone imbalances, painful periods, or acne. (23:14) Some factors that could lead to hormone imbalances. (25:38) The foundations of functional medicine. (26:02) What are non-toxic feminine-care products? (28:51) Hannah and CJ share their favorite non-toxic feminine-care products. (29:56) Some tips for women coming off birth control. (31:25) Hannah and CJ share their favorite ways to test for female hormone imbalances (32:46) Links and resources: Dr. Kleene and Dr. Hannah’s Social Media Links: My Back In Line Clinic website   My Back In Line on Instagram (@mybackinline):  Relative Links for This Show: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/dr-calla-jayne-kleene-beyond-snap-crackle-pop/ https://mylola.com/ https://tampontribe.com/ https://drbrighten.com/beyond-the-pill/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/methylb-complex/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/omega-3s-120-count/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/core-restore-liver-detox-vanilla/

I have Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene joining me for part 1 of a two-part series today. We discuss female anatomy, the pros and cons of birth control, the importance of informed consent, and how to support women who choose to take birth control. Next week, in part 2, we will continue discussing how to support women who choose to take birth control and get into which non-hormone birth control options are best. We will also share non-toxic feminine care products and explain how to detect female hormone imbalances.  Pros of birth control It allows women to control pregnancy It can alleviate some symptoms of hormonal problems It can alleviate heavy bleeding and pain Cons of birth control It may cause PMS, PMDD, PCOS, and more It gets prescribed for issues other than pregnancy in the female population It does not get to the root of hormonal problems It causes B vitamin depletion About Dr. Anderson and Dr. Kleene: Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene are chiropractors at Back In Line Family Chiropractic in Hiawatha IA.  Dr. Anderson specializes in pediatric and maternal health, with trainings including a CACCP from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Neuro emotional technique, and Mercier Therapy.  In addition to Dr. Kleene's many chiropractic and myofascial trainings, she has a Diplomat from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.  Both doctors passionately guide patients from a holistic perspective, whether it’s through pain or wellness planning. In this episode: Why learning about the female anatomy is important for women’s health. (7:14)(9:10) The pros and cons of birth control. (11:30) How hormonal birth control works. (15:24) What is informed consent? (18:59) Why is informed consent such a big issue? (21:34) The mental health and physical risks of hormonal birth control. (23:47)  The genetic risk factors related to oral contraceptives. (27:30) The cons of long-term hormonal birth control use. (28:25) Non–traditional ways to support women on birth control. (30:39) What you can do right now to support yourself if you are on birth control. (33:41) Dr. Anderson and Dr. Kleene’s Social Media Links: My Back In Line website  My Back In Line on Instagram (@mybackinline):  Relative Links for This Show:: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/dr-calla-jayne-kleene-beyond-snap-crackle-pop/ https://mylola.com/ https://tampontribe.com/ https://drbrighten.com/beyond-the-pill/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/methylb-complex/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/omega-3s-120-count/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/core-restore-liver-detox-vanilla/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast  Books mentioned: Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten

Today Nathalie Niddam joins me to talk about bioregulator peptides, what they are, what they do, how they work, how they impact our biological age and telomeres, and how to best use them. The benefits of spermidine: It works against 6 of the 9 hallmarks of aging It supports the cellular clean-up processes in the body It helps to regulate protein It helps to protect DNA It triggers mitophagy and autophagy It helps with cellular signaling It improves hair, skin, and nails It helps to improve deep sleep About Nathalie Niddam: Nathalie Niddam is a holistic Nutritionist, Human Potential, and epigenetic coach. She is also the host of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast.  Nat's focus has always been on the body's power to heal. Over the past several years, longevity and health span have been added to the list. This is where Bioregulators come in. Once Nat discovered these she knew that part of her mission had to be to spread the word about this incredible resource that comes to us from Nature.  In addition to hosting her podcast, Nat works one on one with clients, presents at conferences, and leads a vibrant community of Biohackers and health seekers on Mighty Networks - the BSP Community. In this episode: How certain medications can get us into trouble. (2:54) The benefits of BCP 157. (5:10) What the Wolverine stack can do for you. (7:04) What more growth hormones can do for you. (11:25) How peptides get administered. (12:11) What is a peptide? (13:53)   The best peptides for fat loss. (21:08) The benefits of the GLP1 agonists. (21:40) The peptides that can enhance mood and brain function. (27:42) What bioregulator peptides are, and how they differ from regular peptides. (29:58) What telomeres are. (35:25) How to use bioregulators. (45:38) Links and resources: Nathalie Niddam’s Social Media Links: Instagram: @nathalieniddam  Mighty Networks: BSP Community  Facebook: Optimizingsuperhumanperformance Group Nathalie’s website: www.nathalieniddam.com  The Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast Relative Links for This Show: Go to www.profound-health.com and use the discount code longevity15 for 15% off. Some of these have Russian names, which can be confusing. So opt for the Natures Marvel brand names which are easier to understand and select. Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Today, Dr. Bindiya Gandhi joins me to discuss leptin resistance, hormone balance, and weight loss resistance. Some symptoms of leptin resistance: Being hungry all the time  Being unable to lose weight even though you are over-exercising and under-eating Having low energy Constantly feeling exhausted Hypothyroid symptoms worsening About Dr. Bindiya Gandhi: Dr. Bindiya Gandhi is double-boarded by the American Board of Family Medicine as well as the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Physicians.  She completed her family medicine training at Georgia Regents University/Medical College of Georgia in June 2014. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology in 2004, and her Doctor of Medicine at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2010.  She completed an Integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona with Dr. Andrew Weil in 2016. She also completed Functional Medicine Training with the Institute of Functional Medicine in 2017.  Her interests include integrative, holistic, and functional medicine, women’s health, preventative medicine, international medicine, and healthcare reform. She is also a certified yoga instructor and reiki master. She used to practice emergency medicine as well.  Dr. Bindiya is a media expert and contributor to numerous sites, including The Daily Mail, MindbodyGreen, PopSugar, Clean Plated, Well + Good, and more!  When she's not working or writing, you can find her in the kitchen cooking, doing yoga, or enjoying time with her family. In this episode: What leptin is, and what it does. (7:27) Why are more people becoming leptin-resistant? (10:33) Some symptoms that may indicate you have leptin resistance. (11:26) The different categories of leptin resistance. (12:21) What happens to you when your leptin levels are low? (13:10) What should you do if you are leptin resistant? (15:27) Why stabilizing your blood sugar is necessary for achieving weight loss. (20:39) Why intermittent fasting is not for everyone. (24:12) Supplements to stabilize your blood sugar. (27:28) Why so many diets fail to work over the long term. (34:35) How to rev up your metabolism. (36:01)    Links: Dr. Bindiya Gandhi’s Social Media Links: Instagram (@drbindiyamd)  Facebook   Relative Links for This Show:: Leptin Resistance Quiz: www.drbindiyamd.com/quiz  www.reviveatlantamd.com  www.drbindiyamd.com  www.atlantaweightlossdoc.com  Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Dr. Farah Sultan joins me today to share how we can optimize our sleep, balance our hormones, and better manage stress.  Foods that balance the hormones and support the liver: Herbs Spices (ginger, garlic, turmeric) Onions Carrots Broccoli Brussels sprouts Grapeseed extract (resveratrol)  About Dr. Farah Sultan: Dr. Farah Sultan is a Medical Doctor, double board certified in Family Medicine and Functional and Regenerative Medicine. She has trained and worked on three continents in India, the UK, and the US. She is the Medical Director and CEO of Vitalogy Wellness and Med-spa and the founder of the Mandala Method. She is an international award-winning speaker and expert in sleep and hormone balance. She has helped thousands of women regain their sleep, energy, and youthfulness without the use of addictive prescription medications. She lives with her husband of 23 years and three children in Birmingham, Alabama, and loves to travel, read, garden, cook, and is into biohacking. In this episode: Why sleep is the game-changer when it comes to your longevity. (3:48) How many hours of deep sleep and REM sleep are optimal? (7:32) What is the purpose of dreaming? (10:31) How hormone balance is connected with sleep. (14:15) How stress impacts hormones and sleep. (17:34) Some lifestyle tips to keep your cortisol in check. (19:33) Some tips for balancing your hormones naturally. (22:22) Foods that are best to be avoided. (25:40) Foods you want to eat more of. (26:58) How EMFs interfere with sleep quality. (28:22) Dr. Farah’s tips for better sleep. (29:50) Links: Dr. Sultan's Social Media Links: https://www.tiktok.com/@farahsultanmd?lang=en  https://www.instagram.com/farahsultanmd/  https://vitalogywellnessandmedspa.com/ Get Dr. Farah’s free gift of a masterclass on stress, sleep, health, and hormones Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Our current lifestyles and technology have a massive impact on our health! Dr. Tricia Pingel joins me today to focus on recognizing stress. She believes that we become so accustomed to stress that we fail to recognize the significant impact it has on our health. In this episode, she encourages you to start prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries for your health and longevity. We also discuss the nutritional impact of chronic low-grade stress that leads to future disease development. The four areas Dr. Tricia addresses in people with adrenal fatigue: Diet Exercise Supplementation Prioritizing yourself, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing gratitude About Dr. Tricia Pingel: Dr. Tricia Pingel, aka The Hip Hop Energy Doc is a Naturopathic Physician and Energy Expert.  She has helped hundreds of people restore their health by showing them how to identify the stress causing their symptoms, restoring their nutrition depleted by stress, and assisting in changing their mindset to repel incoming stressors so that they can return to their happy, vibrant, and energetic selves.  She is the Author of Total Health Turnaround, which has sold over 60,000 copies, and the Creator of “DIY” Programs like the 30-day Total Health Turnaround, the 7-Day Ultimate Detox, and the 30-day Walking for Weight Loss.  She is the CEO of Total Health Apothecary and the CEO of Pingel Progressive Medicine, a Naturopathic Concierge Medical Practice. She’s a Health Blogger and the Host of FB and IG Weekly Lives “Ask Dr. Pingel.” She has appeared on lots of TV shows and she has contributed as an expert to many publications. It’s no secret that this mom, doctor, and hip-hop enthusiast is known as The Hip Hop Energy Doc™️. Dr. Pingel is commonly found dancing all over social media, cheering on her two boys at football, creating healthy vegan recipes in her kitchen, and snuggling her 3 dogs and cat at home with her husband in Phoenix, Arizona.  After experiencing her own health struggles and personal loss, she strives in creating a community of positivity, and gratitude and living every day to its fullest potential.  In this episode: Why do we need to give to ourselves? (6:26) What is adrenal fatigue? (7:20) Why do so many of us tend to have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, reflux disease, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and more? (9:06) When should you have a full workup? (11:36) The importance of discussing your lab results with someone who understands how mental and physical health blend together. (13:05) The difference in symptoms between those with high cortisol and those with low cortisol. (14:15) A test to find out which cortisol stage you are at. (16:04) The importance of setting healthy boundaries for yourself to avoid adrenal fatigue. (18:07) How Dr. Tricia helps people with adrenal fatigue. (20:57) The benefits of giving to others and reframing your experiences to make them positive. (24:56) The herbs and supplements Dr. Tricia prescribes for her stressed patients. (35:29) Links: Dr. Tricia Pingel's website  Guest Social Media Links: Facebook  (@drtriciapingel)  Instagram  (@drpingel)  YouTube (@drtriciapingel) TikTok (@drtriciapingel)  LinkedIn   Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Kate Vazquez joins me today to discuss the stress response and share her three core pillars to calm your nervous system. Three core pillars to calm your nervous system: Identify your limiting beliefs Learn about your triggers and stress response Identify your conditioning Kate Vazquez Bio: Kate Vazquez is a Functional Medicine Physician Assistant, Theta Healing Practitioner, and the founder of Radiant Health. Using a functional medicine and mindset approach, she helps ambitious women overcome stress and anxiety to embrace who they truly are, feel alive in their body, and live a life they love on purpose. In this episode: What is anxiety? (8:28) The difference between acute, chronic, and low-grade stress. (9:28) The four primary stress responses. (13:00) Ways to prevent yourself from going into a stress response. (18:08) How the body responds when you are in a parasympathetic state. (22:30) How to differentiate between a survival state and a flow state. (22:49) How to maintain a flow state. (24:15) Kate’s three core pillars to calm the nervous system. (31:00) What your triggers will show you. (26:44) How to shift your state from survival to flow. (29:24) What you need to know about healing your gut. (33:41) How to use seed cycling to support your hormones naturally. (36:58) Links and resources: Guest Social Media Links: www.instagram.com/thekatevazquez  https://www.facebook.com/katevazquezpac  Relative Links for This Show: Gut-Hormone-Nervous System Connection: The REAL Causes of Anxiety: https://infoa5148f.clickfunnels.com/g-h-ns-connection  Join the waitlist for her podcast course : https://www.yourradianthealth.com/alreadyenough/ Link to Kate Vazquez’s book, Estrogen Is A Bitch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZC2L1V  Seed Cycling https://beeyawellness.com/  Triggers Book Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast