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Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
Brandee Hommerding
29 episodes
5 days ago
Healthy Buzz is the unfiltered podcast for women who are done with generic and outdated health advice. Hosted by Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Brandee Hommerding, we get real about hormone health, gut issues, and sustainable nutrition — with expert interviews, vulnerable conversations, and practical tips you can actually use. This isn’t about wellness trends or quick fixes — it’s about sustainable, science-backed strategies for women who want to feel vibrant without the burnout, guilt, or BS. Start taking back control of your health — one unfiltered conversation at a time.
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Healthy Buzz is the unfiltered podcast for women who are done with generic and outdated health advice. Hosted by Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Brandee Hommerding, we get real about hormone health, gut issues, and sustainable nutrition — with expert interviews, vulnerable conversations, and practical tips you can actually use. This isn’t about wellness trends or quick fixes — it’s about sustainable, science-backed strategies for women who want to feel vibrant without the burnout, guilt, or BS. Start taking back control of your health — one unfiltered conversation at a time.
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Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
28. Fitness, Hormones, and Burnout: A Nervous System Reset with Madalyn Baer

Your hormones, gut, and energy can’t regulate when your nervous system feels under attack.

In this episode, I sit down with Madalyn Baer of Wise Bite Wellness to break down how stress quietly drives fatigue, bloating, anxiety, and hormone chaos. We talk about why pushing harder with workouts and “perfect” nutrition can backfire when your nervous system is overloaded.

Madalyn shares how her own gut and hormone struggles led her to a nervous-system-safe approach to movement and how women can use their energy and rhythms to train smarter, recover better, and feel more at peace in their bodies.


In This Episode:

  • Why being “consistent” with workouts can actually keep your body stuck in fatigue, bloating, and hormone imbalance
  • How chronic stress silently shuts down digestion, ovulation, and recovery—even when nutrition looks perfect
  • The subtle signs your workouts are stressing your nervous system instead of strengthening it
  • Why pushing harder often leads to burnout, blood sugar crashes, and worsening gut symptoms
  • How to use cycle syncing as a permission-based guide, not a rigid set of rules
  • How to use energy cues (and moon phases) when cycles aren’t regular (birth control, peri/post menopause)
  • How tuning into energy creates easier consistency and better results
  • The mindset shift that helps women stop fighting their bodies and finally feel safe in them
  • Why nervous system regulation is the missing link for sustainable healing


Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes


Connect with Madalyn:

Website: https://wisebitewellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisebitewellness/

Free quiz - What's Your Body Stress Type: https://wisebitewellness.com/whats-your-body-stress-type


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5 days ago
42 minutes 2 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
27. Thyroid, Fatigue, and Hormone Imbalance with Alison Percowycz

Your thyroid can look “normal” on paper and still be driving fatigue, weight changes, constipation, mood shifts, painful periods, and fertility struggles


In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Alison Percowycz of Well North Functional Medicine, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and functional medicine provider, to unpack what women are rarely told about thyroid health. Alison shares her path from academic medicine into functional medicine after navigating her own Hashimoto’s diagnosis, postpartum thyroid instability, and a fertility journey that highlighted the gap between normal and optimal care.


In this episode:

  • Why “normal” thyroid labs often miss what’s actually driving your symptoms
  • The critical difference between TSH and the hormones your body truly uses
  • How poor T4 to T3 conversion keeps fatigue, weight gain, and constipation stuck
  • The hidden impact of stress, under-fueling, and diet culture on thyroid health
  • What thyroid antibodies really mean and why autoimmunity is often overlooked
  • Normal vs optimal thyroid labs and symptom patterns
  • How stress, under-eating, and gut health affect the thyroid
  • Thyroid changes during pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause
  • Hashimoto’s, thyroid antibodies, and autoimmune drivers
  • Thyroid medication options and individualized care
  • What proper follow-up and lab monitoring should look like


Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes


Connect with Alison:

Website: https://wellnorthfunctionalmedicine.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnorthfunctionalmed/


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1 week ago
50 minutes 44 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
26. The Hidden Airway Issues Silently Draining Women’s Energy with Kristin Geist

Airway issues are derailing women’s energy, hormones, and sleep—and most never realize the mouth is where the story begins. This episode reveals the overlooked oral factors silently driving fatigue, anxiety, and chronic symptoms.


In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with dentist and airway specialist Kristen Geist to unpack how breathing mechanics, tongue position, and oral health directly influence women’s hormones, sleep, and overall health. Kristin shares her personal journey with undiagnosed upper airway resistance syndrome, years of exhaustion, anxiety, and lightheadedness, and how her symptoms were repeatedly dismissed as “just stress.” This conversation is for any woman dealing with fatigue, brain fog, jaw tension, acid reflux, or unrefreshing sleep who has been told everything looks “normal” but still doesn’t feel well.


In this episode:


• How Kristen discovered her own upper airway resistance syndrome after years of symptoms being dismissed

• Why airway issues in women are under-diagnosed and often misattributed to stress or anxiety

• The difference between sleep apnea and UARS, and why “mild” apnea isn’t mild

• How mouth breathing impacts hormones, nervous system regulation, oral microbiome, and gut health

• The role of tongue posture and tongue ties in breathing, jaw pain, headaches, and digestion

• What to know before trying mouth taping, and why nasal breathing is essential

• How oral appliances work, when they help, and when CPAP is still needed

• Daily oral health habits that support whole-body health—from tongue scraping to neutralizing acidity

• Why oral inflammation can shift during perimenopause and menopause


Find an airway-focused provider:

• AADSM Directory (American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine): https://www.aadsm.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23097479645&gbraid=0AAAABBOvoLEa3yX_rG1Saika8AXNer5qR&gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-hWxggueUrUg8GX8Hrvw2HrMKU8kIbnrsD89SFnKT7KFNRZm86GKm6BoCT6gQAvD_BwE

• The Breathe Institute provider directory: https://thebreatheinstitute.com/

• Airway Circle provider listings: https://www.airwaycircle.com/directory


Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes



Connect with Kristen:

Website: https://stan.store/pranawithdrkristen?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnqgHwMDvalKRSPNQxZSj0jbqRzf0UHEeXxVBTbEY2oVMlus_RTP5yliJn5NI_aem_mwOBw6qFNacvq6wX5ZkRJw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pranawithdrkristen/

Email: pranasleepandwellness@gmail.com


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2 weeks ago
47 minutes 54 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
25. Breaking Self-Sabotage in Midlife: Menopause, Emotional Eating & Sustainable Habits with Renee Bellinger

If you feel like you constantly are self-sabotaging, this episode is for you!

In today’s episode of Healthy Buzz, I’m joined by menopause-informed health coach Renee Bellinger to explore what’s really behind self-sabotage. Not the surface-level explanation of “I have no willpower,” but the deeper habits, beliefs, and physiological changes that shape how we eat, move, cope, and show up for ourselves—especially as we enter perimenopause and menopause.

Renee blends her background in counseling psychology, behavior change, and midlife health to help women understand why their bodies feel different, why their old strategies stop working, and how to build sustainable habits that actually fit this season of life.


In This Episode:  

  • What self-sabotage truly is and why it shows up so strongly in midlife
  • How perimenopause and menopause change your energy, hunger, cravings, and resilience
  • The emotional and behavioral patterns that shape how we cope with food and stress
  • The missing pieces most women miss when they’re trying to build habits that actually last
  • Renee’s 4 self-sabotage buckets
  • How to shift emotional and stress eating without shame
  • How to navigate holidays, social pressure, and food comments with confidence
  • Why rest is productive—and how to recognize when your body is asking for it
  • What long-term success actually looks like: identity shifts, flexibility, and celebrating progress

 

 

  Connect with Renee: 

Website: https://www.reneebellingercoaching.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachreneebellinger 

Mindset Mini Course Freebie: https://www.reneebellingercoaching.com/mindset-mini-course 


Do you want to optimize blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health?

Join Brandee’s Blood Sugar Savvy course. Use code BUZZ to save $30 at https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy   


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3 weeks ago
53 minutes 54 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
24. A Weight-Neutral Guide to Women’s Health & Strength with Tara De Leon

Your weight is the least interesting thing about you, and yet so many of us have been taught it’s the only thing that matters. This conversation flips that script and invites you to build strength, capacity, and confidence in the body you have right now.

 

In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Tara De Leon, award-winning personal trainer, fitness business coach, and co-host of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast, to unpack what weight-neutral fitness really looks like—especially for women in midlife, perimenopause, and beyond.

 

Together, we explore how to move your body for strength, longevity, and independence instead of chasing an arbitrary number on the scale or an outdated beauty standard. Our goal is that you walk away with powerful mindset shifts, practical strategies, and simple ways to add more movement into your life—no gym obsession or cardio punishment required.


In this episode:

  • What weight-neutral fitness actually is and why it matters for women at every age
  • How to shift your focus from the scale to strength, longevity, and independence
  • Why building muscle in midlife and menopause is essential for bone health, mobility, and confidence
  • How to advocate for yourself including when and how to decline getting weighed
  • Simple, realistic ways to start moving more: exercise snacks, NEAT, and Tara’s “Bare Ass Minimum” approach
  • Functional goals that matter more than aesthetics
  • How to stop apologizing for your body and start taking up the space you deserve
  • How to decline being weighed at the doctor's office: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLHxnW5uUbM/


 Connect with Tara: 

Website: https://www.taradeleonfitness.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-mental/id1651744916 


Do you want to optimize blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health? Join Brandee’s Blood Sugar Savvy course. Use code BUZZ to save $30 at https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy   


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Sign up for my newsletter:  https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/newsletter-signup

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1 month ago
51 minutes 55 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
23. How Diet Culture's Chronic Under Fueling is Hurting Women's Health with Edie Horstman

Are you doing “all the right things” with food and exercise… yet your hormones, energy, or cycle still feel completely off?

In this episode I sit down with integrative nutrition health coach Edie Horstman of Wellness With Edie to unpack a hidden epidemic in women’s health: chronic under-fueling and the relentless pressure of diet culture.

Edie shares her powerful story of going from years of irregular cycles, a late PCOS diagnosis, and fear-based medical advice… to naturally putting her PCOS into remission, conceiving both of her babies without fertility treatment, and rebuilding her metabolism and muscle in her 30s.

Together, we dig into how “clean eating,” over-exercising, and shrinking yourself can silently disrupt hormones, fertility, blood sugar, and long-term health—and what it actually looks like to fuel your body.

 

In this episode:

How Edie went from no period in her teens to a PCOS diagnosis in her late 20s

Why hormonal birth control can mask symptoms and delay a true PCOS diagnosis

The three main diagnostic criteria for PCOS (and signs you might be missing it)

How under-eating, over-training, and low body fat impact ovulation and hormone production

Why carbohydrates are essential for ovulation, energy, and “hormone balance”

Why strength training is non-negotiable for long-term bone health, metabolism, and independence—especially in perimenopause and beyond

 

Connect with Edie:

Website: https://wellnesswithedie.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithedie/

Substack : https://wellnesswithedie.substack.com/


Do you want to optimize blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health?

Join Brandee’s Blood Sugar Savvy course. Use code BUZZ to save $30 at https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy

 

Connect with me:

Sign up for my newsletter:  https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/newsletter-signup

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1 month ago
46 minutes 5 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
22. Women’s Guide to Smarter Money Decisions with Lisa Eaton

What if the only reason money feels confusing is because no one ever gave you the language, tools, or education to understand it?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Lisa Eaton, founder of Firm Footing Financial Planning, to explore a part of life most women are left to navigate completely alone: their financial world.

Lisa spent over 20 years as a physical therapist before shifting into financial planning, and now describes what she does as “physical therapy for your money.” With a doctorate in physical therapy and a master’s degree in financial planning, she helps people understand their finances without shame, guilt, jargon, or pressure.

We unpack the stories we inherit about money, why so many women feel uncertain or intimidated by financial conversations, and the simple habits that build clarity and confidence over time.


In this episode: 

• How childhood experiences shape your beliefs and behaviors around money

• Why women often feel behind, excluded, or dismissed in financial conversations

• Red flags to watch for when choosing a financial planner

• The simple core habits that create financial stability

• How to think about emergency funds, credit cards, and savings systems

• The basics of retirement planning

• Financial planning options for employees and the self employed

• When financial therapy might help you move forward


Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.firmfootingfp.com/

 

Do you want to optimize blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health?

Join Brandee’s Blood Sugar Savvy course. Use code BUZZ to save $30 at https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy 


Connect with me:

Sign up for my newsletter:  https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/newsletter-signup 

Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ 

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1 month ago
51 minutes 47 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
21. Should Women Take Creatine? The Truth Behind the Hype

Have you ever wondered whether creatine is actually worth taking or if it’s even meant for women at all?

Are you curious why so many experts are suddenly talking about creatine as a “must-have” for long-term health?

In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood supplements in women’s health: creatine. Not the gym bro stereotype or the bodybuilding myth. This is a deep, accessible, and actionable conversation about how creatine supports women through hormonal shifts, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

I discuss the research, physiology, gender gap, dosage, and six critical benefits most women have never been told about. If you’re experiencing changes in sleep, cognition, mood, muscle recovery, or energy as you move through your 30s, 40s, and 50s..this episode is a must listen.


In this episode:

• What creatine really is, and why the stereotypes around it are completely wrong

• Why women naturally start with lower creatine stores than men

• How much creatine women should take daily

• The difference between creatine monohydrate and other forms

• Why creatine is considered one of the most researched and safest supplements available

• How to pair creatine with resistance training for maximum benefits

• When to talk to your doctor before supplementing


Save 20% on my favorite creatine when you create a free account on Fullscript: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/bhommerding-creatine-monohydrate


Research Articles Mentioned:

PubMed ID:

PMID: 40371844

PMID: 39796530

PMID: 39545789 

PMID: 40854087


Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes


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1 month ago
23 minutes 8 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
20. The Importance of Gut Health for Hormone Balance with Amanda Dejak

Ever wondered how your gut health impacts your hormones?

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Dejak, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Colon Hydrotherapist based in Vancouver, Canada. Amanda has spent over a decade helping clients improve detoxification, digestion, and hormonal balance through natural approaches. With experience supporting clients dealing with cancer, Lyme disease, and chronic gut issues, Amanda brings a wealth of insight into what it really means to support your body’s detox and drainage pathways.

Together, we unpack how gut health and hormones are deeply connected—from estrogen metabolism and the estrobolome, to stress, digestion, and why regular bowel movements matter more than you think.


You’ll learn:

  • How your gut microbiome impacts estrogen balance (and what the β-glucuronidase enzyme has to do with it)
  • Why detox teas and cleanses miss the mark—and what real detoxification looks like
  • How stress and cortisol throw digestion off balance
  • The right way to approach colonics, enemas, and lymphatic drainage
  • What a healthy poop should look like
  • Practical ways to support your gut during each phase of your menstrual cycle


Connect with Amanda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Keeping_regular

 

Do you want to optimize blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health?

Join Brandee’s Blood Sugar Savvy course. Use code BUZZ to save $30 at https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy


Connect with me:

Sign up for my newsletter:  https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/newsletter-signup

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2 months ago
51 minutes 57 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
19. Understanding Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and the Myths That Keep Women Stuck with Dr. Samantha Turetsky, PsyD

Trigger warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and body image. If you’re struggling, please reach out for support:

  • National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com
  • Crisis Text Line: Text NEDA to 741741


In this episode of Healthy Buzz, I sit down with Dr. Samantha Turetsky, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in eating disorders, perfectionism, and over-control. We break down the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, how control and perfectionism fuel both, and why healing starts with rebuilding trust in your body.

We also talk about:

  • Why you can’t tell who has an eating disorder by looking at them
  • How “clean eating” and wellness culture can become harmful
  • The role of boundaries and language in recovery
  • Shifting from food rules to body trust and flexibility

 

This is an honest, compassionate conversation about learning to listen to your body and release the guilt around food and control.

Connect with Dr. Turetsky: 

Psychology Today | @DrSamanthaTuretsky: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/samantha-turetsky-seattle-wa/414168


Book referenced in today's show: Fat Talk; Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture by Virginia Sole-Smith https://virginiasolesmith.com/books/fat-talk-parenting-in-the-age-of-diet-culture/


Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here:  https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes  

 

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2 months ago
58 minutes 49 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
18. The Gut–Skin Connection: How Healing Your Gut Can Clear Your Skin Naturally with Daina Rasutis

Can your gut health really impact your skin? Absolutely — and today’s episode breaks down exactly how.

I am joined by Daina Rasutis founder of Table to Crave and certified Nutrition Therapist Master, to explore how acne is often a reflection of what’s happening inside your gut. From her journey as a civil engineer turned holistic nutritionist, Dina shares how science-backed testing and personalized nutrition can reveal the true root causes of stubborn skin issues — beyond creams and prescriptions.


In this episode:

  • The gut–skin axis and how gut imbalances like low stomach acid, candida, and parasites can trigger acne.
  • Why stress, nervous system dysregulation, and toxins play a hidden role in skin health.
  • How foundational healing (like mindful eating, proper digestion, and daily pooping!) sets the stage for clear skin.
  • The science behind GI Map and food sensitivity testing — and when they’re actually helpful.
  • The emotional side of acne: how to stay patient and supported during your healing journey.
  • Practical tips to balance blood sugar, support detox pathways, and nourish radiant skin from within.


Connect with Daina:

Website: https://www.tabletocrave.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletocrave/

Looking for the root cause of your Acne? Take the Acne Quiz: https://www.tabletocrave.com/quiz

 

 

Tired of energy crashes, cravings, or mood swings?Blood Sugar Savvy helps you balance your blood sugar naturally — so your hormones, energy, and metabolism stay in sync.

🎧 Podcast listeners get $30 off with code BUZZ: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy 

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2 months ago
49 minutes 1 second

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
17. How to Work With Your Hormones (Cycle Syncing + Hormone Literacy) with Kate Nguy

Hormone health doesn’t have to be confusing. In this episode I am joined by Kate Nguy, Women’s Hormone & Wellness Specialist, Certified Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner, Executive Director of the Menopause Mission, and host of Aligned Womb, Aligned You. We talk about about practical cycle syncing and hormone literacy so you can work with your body instead of against it.

We cover how to recognize your inner “seasons,” understand stress and cortisol’s role in midlife shifts, and advocate for yourself with targeted testing and simple daily habits. If you’ve ever been told your symptoms are “just part of being a woman,” this conversation will give you clarity, language, and tools.


 In this episode:

  • What cycle syncing looks like across menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases—and how to align energy, productivity, relationships, and training with each phase
  • Why hormone literacy is essential for navigating perimenopause and postmenopause (and how to spot red flags like debilitating period pain, persistent fatigue, and mood swings)
  • The stress–hormone connection: cortisol, DHEA, nervous system regulation, and why midlife can feel different
  • How to track your “fifth vital sign” (your cycle) and use data to guide nutrition, boundaries, and recovery
  • When hormone testing does matter (and what to do if you’re told it can’t be tested)

 

Connect with Kate:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealignedwomb/

Website: https://www.sheerevival.com

Aligned Womb, Aligned You Podcast: https://www.sheerevival.com/podcast


Tired of energy crashes, cravings, or mood swings?

Blood Sugar Savvy helps you balance your blood sugar naturally — so your hormones, energy, and metabolism stay in sync.🎧 Podcast listeners get $30 off with code BUZZ: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy   

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2 months ago
51 minutes 46 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
16. Hormonal Acne 101: Estrogen Dominance, DHT & Real Fixes with Cocoon’s Rachel Kirby

If your breakouts cluster around your chin and jaw, then flare before your period, this episode is your roadmap. We’re unpacking hormonal acne at the root (estrogen dominance, DHT, sluggish detox) and exactly how to support clear skin from the inside out.


I am sitting down with Rachel Kirby, founder of Cocoon, to demystify hormonal acne for adult women. Rachel shares her decade-long journey through prescriptions and topicals before discovering estrogen dominance, and how targeted support (DIM + detox pathways) finally cleared her skin.


We cover how to tell if your acne is hormone-driven, why liver/gut health matter, birth control nuances, PCOS patterns, and the endocrine-disrupting chemicals to ditch first.

What you'll learn:

  • Hormonal acne vs. “regular” acne and how adult patterns differ from teen breakouts.
  • Root causes to check: xenoestrogens (plastics, fragrance, parabens, phthalates), constipation/slow bile flow, liver load, and beta-glucuronidase on a GI-MAP.
  • What birth control actually does (ovulation suppression, androgen changes), who it helps, and why many fixes are short-term bandages.
  • Why pairing DIM with glutathione + calcium D-glucarate supports estrogen metabolism and elimination (not just recirculation).
  • Skincare that supports hormones: first three EDCs to avoid and an easy way to start safer swaps.


Tired of energy crashes, cravings, or mood swings?

Blood Sugar Savvy helps you balance your blood sugar naturally — so your hormones, energy, and metabolism stay in sync.

🎧 Podcast listeners get $30 off with code BUZZ → https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy


Connect with Rachel:

Hormone Imbalance Quiz: https://cocoonskincare.ca/pages/quiz Website: cocoonskincare.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocoonskinco

 

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2 months ago
35 minutes 55 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
15. Fibroids & Endo: Real Answers, Real Options with Dr. Katashia Partee Kendrick, PharmD, BCACP, IHP

Heavy periods, clots, back pain, “living around your cycle”? 

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Katashia Partee Kendrick, PharmD, BCACP, IHP to cut through the confusion on fibroids. We talk about what they are, how they’re found (ultrasound/MRI), and real-world options from meds to ablation, UFE, myomectomy, and when/why hysterectomy is considered. 

We also touch on endo, pelvic floor PT, and simple lifestyle shifts (reduce endocrine disruptors, manage stress, move your body) that support symptoms.

You’ll learn:

  • Red flags that aren’t “just a heavy period”
  • Which imaging clarifies your next step
  • Pros/cons of common treatments (incl. fertility notes)
  • Why Black women face higher rates—and how to self-advocate

 

Connect with Dr. Katashia Partee 

Website: https://www.drkatashia.com

Instagram: @drkatashia

Facebook & Linkedin: Dr. Katashia Wellness Kollective 

 

Related episodes: Endometriosis Deep Dive;

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QFI67JiEWcnNgbxLczj1l?si=H6Nu5jigSp-hLHawUWCTUg


Pelvic Floor PT 101:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/30f7aHRSd0lXloC9k1QNCi?si=RRMVDyNeRzSwVyWQtt7dxg

 

Blood Sugar Savvy - Do you want to balance your blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health? Learn more here! https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy

Podcast listeners save $30 when you use the code BUZZ at checkout!

 

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3 months ago
40 minutes 59 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
14. Why Protein Matters in Perimenopause (and How Much You Really Need)

You’ve heard protein is important, but do you really know why it matters in perimenopause?

In this episode I’m cutting through the noise and breaking down why protein is such a game-changer during perimenopause and postmenopause. Protein isn’t just about building muscle—it’s about supporting your hormones, protecting bone health, managing weight shifts, and even helping with mood and brain fog.

In this episode:

  • What’s really happening with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone during perimenopause
  • Why protein is essential for muscle mass, bone strength, and long-term health
  • How protein impacts satiety, metabolism, and weight management (without fad diets)
  • The connection between amino acids, brain function, and mood
  • Practical tips to reach 100g of protein daily without relying on shakes and bars


Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes 


Research articles mentioned in the show:

Dose–response relationship between protein intake and muscle mass increase:https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article/79/1/66/5936522

Protein appetite as an integrator in the obesity system: the protein leverage hypothesis: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2022.0212

Evidence for the protein leverage hypothesis in preschool children prone to obesity: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026156142300314X

 

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3 months ago
17 minutes 21 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
13. Parasites & Women’s Health: What’s Hype, What’s Real with Hilary Beckwith

Think you’d know if you had a parasite? Not always. From mystery bloat and skin flares to anxiety and stubborn weight changes, parasites can hide in biofilms and mimic a dozen other issues. In this episode, we separate fear-based trends from facts—and talk through a safe, bio-individual approach.

I’m joined by Hilary Beckwith, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who is also Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. She offers weight-inclusive and anti-diet nutrition counseling to women and female-bodied individuals with Pain and PCOS symptoms. By digging deeper to pinpoint and address root causes of inflammation and PCOS symptoms, Hilary helps clients reconnect with their body's intuition and fill in the gaps between what their doctor is saying and how their symptoms show up.


In this episode:

  • Parasites 101: worms vs. protozoa, where they come from and why modern life doesn’t make you immune.
  • Symptoms beyond the gut: skin issues, anxiety, sleep changes, immune “never sick” red flags, hormone imbalance, persistent pain.
  • GI signs to watch: diarrhea/constipation, bloat/gas, ulcers, excessive hunger, and nutrient theft (hello, low iron).
  • Testing vs. guessing: when a GI-MAP helps, what to do if it’s negative but symptoms scream “something’s off,” and how we prep clients for more meaningful results.
  • Who should not cleanse: why “everyone needs a quarterly parasite cleanse” is irresponsible.


Blood Sugar Savvy - Do you want to balance your blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health? Learn more here! https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy Podcast listeners save $30 when you use the code BUZZ at checkout!

 

 

Connect with Hilary:

Connect: https://hilarybeckwith.com

Parasite Quiz: https://hilarybeckwith.com/parasite-quiz


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3 months ago
44 minutes 56 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
12. How to Teach Girls About Their Periods (and Learn Yourself Too) with Mandy LeBlanc

Are you one of the many women who never really learned how the menstrual cycle actually works? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a mom, a teen, or well into midlife, this episode will change the way you think about your period.

I’m joined by Mandy LeBlanc, certified nutrition consultant, women’s health coach, and EFT practitioner, who brings over 20 years of holistic wisdom to women at every stage—from puberty to perimenopause. Together, we break down what sex ed leaves out, the four powerful phases of the menstrual cycle, and how to finally feel confident and connected to your body.


Mandy is also the creator of Empowered Girl, a fun, educational menstrual cycle program for moms and tweens, and The Midlife Alchemy Program, designed to help women 35+ thrive through midlife and beyond.


In this episode:

  • Why sex education often fails girls and women—and what we should be learning instead
  • The four distinct phases of the menstrual cycle and the “superpowers” of each
  • How to track ovulation beyond what your app tells you
  • The truth about birth control pills and why they don’t actually regulate your period
  • How lifestyle and nutrition support healthy, pain-free cycles for teens and women alike
  • The importance of opening up conversations around periods to break the stigma for future generations


Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes


Connect with Mandy:

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyleblancwellness

Website: www.mandyleblanc.com 

Freebie: Turn Her Period Into a Superpower - Not a Struggle: https://mandy-leblanc-wellness.kit.com/ec8dabe1b2

 

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3 months ago
52 minutes 39 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
11. Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters More Than You Think with Fawn Coussens, PT, MSPT

When you think about your core, you might picture six-pack abs. But the truth is, your pelvic floor is just as essential for strength, stability, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, so many women are told that issues like incontinence, painful sex, prolapse, or constipation are “just part of getting older” or “just what happens after kids.” They’re common... but they are not normal.

In this episode I’m joined by Fawn Coussens, PT, MSPT, owner of Kinetic Physical Therapy here in West Seattle. Fawn has a master’s in physical therapy, a background in dance and movement physiology, and a passion for helping women reclaim their pelvic health. She specializes in pelvic floor rehabilitation, pre- and post-partum care, and supporting women through perimenopause and beyond.


In this episode:

  • What the pelvic floor actually is and the many roles it plays in core stability, bladder health, digestion, and sexual function
  • Why Kegels are not always the answer (and how they can even make things worse for some women)
  • The impact of childbirth, menopause, hysterectomy, and even injuries on pelvic floor health
  • How pelvic floor dysfunction shows up in everyday life—from leaking to painful intercourse to constipation
  • The connection between pelvic floor health and fertility
  • Practical, everyday strategies to support pelvic floor health, including breathing, posture, and even bathroom habits
  • Why an evaluation with a pelvic floor physical therapist can be such a powerful part of your healing journey


Connect with Fawn: 

Website: https://www.kinetic-pt.com/contact_us/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kineticptwestseattle


Blood Sugar Savvy - Do you want to balance your blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health? Learn more here! https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy 

Podcast listeners save $30 when you use the code BUZZ at checkout!


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4 months ago
54 minutes 33 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
10. Endometriosis: Root Cause Healing with Rita Utterback

For too many women, endometriosis is dismissed, misdiagnosed, or masked with quick-fix solutions like birth control. But what if there’s a better way to understand and support your body?

In this episode I am sitting down with  Rita Utterback, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and founder of Radiate with Rita. Having walked her own long road with endometriosis, Rita now helps women move beyond band-aid approaches to truly reclaim their health.


 In this episode:

  • Rita’s personal journey with endometriosis, from years of misdiagnosis to finally finding answers
  • Why painful periods aren’t the only symptom, and why gut issues are often an early red flag
  • The difference between ablation and excision surgery (and why it matters)
  • How endo impacts the immune system, gut health, and even fertility
  • The role of minerals, gut healing, and stress management in improving symptoms and energy


Connect with Rita Utterback:

Period Fix Blueprint: https://radiatewithrita.kit.com/72b6c467aa 

Instagram: @radiatewithrita

Website: www.radiatewithrita.com

 

Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes  

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4 months ago
51 minutes 17 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
9. Unexplained Infertility, Hormone Health & Fertility Optimization with Laura Ligos

Being told you have “unexplained infertility” can feel devastating, and for many women, it’s a diagnosis that comes with more questions than answers.

In this episode I am joined by Laura Ligos, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in fertility optimization, women’s hormone health, and functional nutrition.

As a mom of two who’s personally experienced the emotional and physical challenges of conception, Laura helps women dig deeper when conventional fertility testing comes up short. She partners with clients and their fertility teams to uncover overlooked factors, from nutrient deficiencies and hidden inflammation to male fertility issues, so couples can improve outcomes naturally or with assisted reproduction.


In this episode:

  • What “unexplained infertility” really means, and why it’s often a sign of incomplete investigation
  • The fertility tests most women aren’t getting, but should be
  • How cycle timing and proper hormone testing days can change the picture completely
  • Why male factor infertility accounts for 50% of cases (and how sperm health has declined over the decades)
  • The impact of nutrient deficiencies (iodine, vitamin D, iron, B12, folate, choline) on egg and sperm quality
  • The importance of the 90-day fertility optimization window for both partners before trying to conceive or starting IVF
  • How to advocate for yourself with your fertility team so nothing is overlooked


If you’re navigating infertility, preparing for IVF, or simply want to improve your reproductive health, this episode is packed with insights you can take to your provider—and use to feel empowered in your journey.


Connect with Laura: 

Fertility Optimization Checklist: https://the-sassy-dietitian.kit.com/82a8b41d17

Website: http://www.thesassydietitian.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesassydietitian


Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes


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4 months ago
52 minutes 10 seconds

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness
Healthy Buzz is the unfiltered podcast for women who are done with generic and outdated health advice. Hosted by Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Brandee Hommerding, we get real about hormone health, gut issues, and sustainable nutrition — with expert interviews, vulnerable conversations, and practical tips you can actually use. This isn’t about wellness trends or quick fixes — it’s about sustainable, science-backed strategies for women who want to feel vibrant without the burnout, guilt, or BS. Start taking back control of your health — one unfiltered conversation at a time.