Episodes

Maggie Nick, MSW, LCSW is a trauma therapist, parenting coach, and has gone viral for her powerful and relatable videos about growing up as "The Good Kid." On this episode, we talk about Attachment Theory and how trauma and shame affect our mental and physical health. We talk about outdated parenting styles and how they've hurt us through generations and how we can break the cycle of trauma by using our "perspectacles." We'll talk about "punishments" vs "consequences," where Gentle Parenting fal...

Aoife Griffin was given three months to live. Her heart and organs were failing. The doctor told her it was her choice to live or die. The mother of four had to fight for her life. And she did. Then COVID hit. She was stuck at home with her children and an abusive alcoholic husband. For a year. Aoife tells us her powerful and inspiring story of healing, escaping abuse, starting over, and how she's now helping others. Aoife's website Aoife's Instagram The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble...

Shannon Hansen, founder of the Hansen Method, teaches us how to build a strong foundation for thyroid health. Visit her website at https://thrivingthyroid.com Thriving Thyroid Podcast Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic

Chelsea Wilde, famous in the PMDD community for her PMDD Memes Instagram page, is an avid snowboarder and passionate singer-songwriter. In this episode, she tells us her story of escaping an abusive marriage, having cancer during the COVID pandemic, and living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. She’ll tell us what she was most thankful for during her cancer treatment, her tips for living with PMDD, and how her passions helped her through difficult times. This episode also features Chelsea Wil...

Dr. Alexander Kauffman runs the Kauffman Lab at University of California, San Diego. As a professor and researcher, he studies neuroendocrinology mostly in animal models. He has served on the editorial boards for several peer reviewed research journals, run numerous studies, has prolifically published research and won several awards. Thank you to Dr. Kauffman for being on the show. In this episode we talk about PCOS, how androgens affect the brain, epigenetics, and the neurons responsible for c...

Holistic Hormone Practitioner Brinnah Hart tells her story of serving a religious mission and the effects it had on her mental and physical health. She shares her journey taking control of her life and health and how she's now helping others. Her Instagram, Coaching with Hart Her Programs The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic

Do you have extreme emotional symptoms around the time of your period? You might have PMDD. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a deadly hormone-based mood disorder that has a high suicide or suicide attempt rate. Jes Fleming struggled with the condition for 17 years without a proper diagnosis. When conventional treatments made the problem worse, she set out to fix the problem herself and became a Hormone Health Coach. Her condition is now managed through lifestyle and she's helping other menstr...

Many times, listening to and embracing our pain will help pain resolve. Use this meditation for listening to and resolving menstrual cramps. What are your cramps telling you? Does something in your life need to change, big or small?

In this episode I'm speaking with Menstrual Coach and owner of My Club Red, Elizabeth Tidwell. We'll talk about how we can use our monthly cycles as a tool to improve our lives. When we can embrace the messages that our bodies tell us, we can improve our health and quality of life. She’ll tell us her story of overcoming intense pain and symptoms, going off birth control, and how we can actually enjoy "that time of the month." Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide The Life Detox is brought to you b...

Chronic Pain specialist Dr. Andrea Moore tells us her personal story of recovery and how we can use neuroscience to resolve chronic pain. Find her at: https://www.drandreamoore.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drandreamoore/ Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide to balance your hormones naturally! The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic

You’ve heard *me* speaking out about chemicals in our foods, environment, and cosmetics for more than 15 years. But instead of hearing it from me, in this episode I wanted to offer a fresh perspective. Board-certified toxicologist Dr. Yvonne Burkart battled infertility, asthma, hormonal imbalances and more. She’ll tell us the big toxin that was getting in her way, she’ll tell us how we can support our bodies for detoxification, and which chemicals are big on her list to avoid. Find Dr. Yvonne B...

Podcast host Regina Walker shares her personal struggle with PCOS. She’ll tell us the sometimes extreme measures she’s tried to lose weight, how the medical community has brushed her under the rug, and we’ll delve further into how trauma creates the hormonal imbalance so women with the condition can fight back when faced with shame and blame and achieve healing. The Purpose In Your Story Podcast Website On Spotify On Apple Podcasts Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide The Life Detox is brought to...

Today I’m speaking with award-winning author, Donna Jackson Nakazawa about her personal journey with childhood-trauma-induced autoimmune disorders, her career as a writer, and her new book, Girls on the Brink. She details how today’s environment, especially with the advent of social media, is harming children, especially girls, mentally and physically at a critical point in development. She also tells us how we can help our daughters and tells us about a simple way to heal. The Life Detox is br...

As women with PCOS or other hormone imbalances, we may be at a higher risk for ovarian and other reproductive cancers. Ovarian cancer is particularly deadly because it’s typically not symptomatic and diagnosed until its spread. In this episode I’m speaking with Dan Ure, He is a researcher who has helped develop an algorithm to detect ovarian cancer. He’ll tell us how it works, what to ask for at your doctor’s office and other ways that artificial intelligence is being used to support women's hea...

Ashlee Hoelck suffered from chronic, life-disrupting back pain for 12 years. One day, a simple realization made the pain disappear. She shares her story, and how she's now helping others overcome their own pain. To work with Ashlee Hoelck, visit her website at https://phoenixrizecoaching.com Find Ashlee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee_hoelck/ And check out her podcast, Thriving After Abuse Get my Free PCOS Thrive Guide Here! These are all the supplements I was taking when I got p...

Cici is a hormone health nutrition and fertility optimization coach, and she’s working on her master’s degree in Functional Medicine. She specializes in PCOS and hypothyroidism. She gives us some basic dietary principles to follow to support our hormone health, she weighs in on gluten and dairy, and we talk about the one mistake that most of us are making when it comes to our diet. To work with Cici Stephenson, visit her website nutritionnerd.com or follow her on Instagram Get my Free PCOS Thri...

Sometimes abuse can be very subtle and it can be difficult to discern between normal relationship conflict and emotional abuse. Today I’m sharing my interview with Dr. Ruth Ann Harpur. She’s a psychologist specializing in treating people who have undergone interpersonal trauma. And that includes people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and their victims. She’ll tell us what to really look at when it comes to figuring out if you’re in an abusive relationship. She’ll also tell us some simple...

Many of us struggle with insomnia — I have since I was a teen. In this episode we're talking to Functional Health Coach and Sleep Consultant, Martha Lewis about how we can get better sleep. She'll tell us the underlying cause she sees in *all* her clients that is keeping them from sleep. We'll also talk supplements and when they can do more harm than good. You can find Martha Lewis at TheCompleteSleepSolution.com and on her podcast, The Insomnia Fix With Martha Lewis. The Life Detox is brought...

In my first episode, I tell you my story of living with adenomyosis and PCOS, how I started my company and came to a major realization that something was terribly wrong with my life. And how I healed and became a first-time mom at 42. I also outline the science of how trauma can be at the root of PCOS. Get my Free PCOS Thrive Guide Here! These are all the supplements I was taking when I got pregnant and more than 40 pages of research-backed information to help with hormone balance. The Life De...

The Life Detox Podcast Coming Soon! Despite my best efforts with healthy living, I still struggled with PCOS, adenomyosis, and mysterious symptoms. It turned out there was a toxin affecting every cell of my body and I had no idea. On The Life Detox, I'll tell you my journey to first-time motherhood at 42, how I healed, and how you can too.