My Nighttime Routine: From Sunset to Deep Sleep (Solo episode)
Episode Highlights With KatieDim lights, not willpower, is the best sleep hackCreating a nighttime ritual helps your nervous system feel safeSleep is a multiplier—optimize it and everything else gets easierYou don’t need perfection—just presence and intentionResources MentionedChiliPad Doc ProCacao CalmMagnesium supplementUblockout shadesFull spectrum and red light bulbsAnnmarie Gianni skincareMagic Molecule serumJaspr air filter use code wellnessmama for a discountEMF canopyPectaSol Masszymes and Dissolve it AllRed light deviceLinen bedding & pajamas
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Understanding Hormone Testing and Replacement for Women with Dr. Deborah Matthew
Episode Highlights With DeborahWhen to consider hormone testing and symptoms to be aware ofOne big clue that your hormones could be the issue Symptoms of too much or too little estrogen and progesterone How thyroid hormones come into play What to look for in hormone testing The different types of hormone testing available and the pros and cons of each oneHow timing matters, especially for hormone testing Why a lot of doctors will refuse to manage hormone levels and how to navigate thisWhat the right timing is for hormone testing and why it isn’t what many doctors suggestHow being on birth control makes hormone testing more difficultResources MentionedHer FacebookHer InstagramHer LinkedInThis Is NOT Normal! book
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Testosterone for Women: Testing, Natural Methods and Replacement with Dr. Deborah Matthew
Episode Highlights With DeborahWhy testosterone is important for women and often not talked about as muchWomen can have up to 10x as much testosterone as estrogenTestosterone is important for sexual health, bone health, and how we feelBirth control pills can lower testosterone and why this mattersStress and cortisol can lower testosterone as wellHow testosterone protects bones and muscles and is linked to energyWhat kinds of testosterone testing are available and which ones to getThe diet and lifestyle factors that can really affect testosterone Half of your testosterone comes from adrenals and half from ovaries and how stress affects bothHow DHEA comes into play with testosterone Lifestyle factors we can focus on to improve testosterone and foods that helpResources MentionedHer FacebookHer InstagramHer LinkedInThis Is NOT Normal! book
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My Morning Routine for Energy, Focus, & Hormone Health (Solo Episode)
Episode Highlights With KatieWhy sunlight and salt first thing supports energy and hormonesThe oral detox ritual that supports your microbiome and immune systemWhich supplements to take on an empty stomach (and why)The movement hack that supports lymph, fascia, and moodWhy protein before caffeine is the ultimate hormone hackHow to time your supplements for max absorptionThe no-screen morning boundary that protects your mental clarityResources MentionedBioptimizers Magnesium and MasszymesPectasolBeam MineralsRebounderTongue scraper and oral care from WellnesseDissolve it All from MitoLifeProtein powders and collagen I useCacao CalmCoffee and mushroom coffee
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The Science of Skin Health: Debunking Myths and Effective Root Cause Options with Robyn Spangler
Episode Highlights With RobynCommon misconceptions about nutrition and skin healthFood fears around skin health: i.e., dairy/gluten is bad for the skinTop ways to support skin from the inside outFixing the environment the food is landing in vs restrictive diets forever When it is helpful to avoid certain triggers for a short term and how to then retrain and be able to eat them againThe mindset and emotional shifts and how they are so important How psychoimmunology comes into play here What to know about eczema and how it is often an immune miswiring vs hormones with acneHow to truly hydrate the skin and nutrition and hydration from the inside out What the phospholipid bilayer is and how to support it with nutrientsThe particular fats that support skin: olive oil, butter, avocado, etc, plus vitamin EWhy she isn’t a fan of chemical-based sunscreens or endocrine disruptors in any skincareThere can also be risks with clean skincare ingredientsHow healing skin and gut can actually improve skin reaction to the sun as wellIron and copper balance also play a role in sun/skin health as wellHow red light therapy can help collagen production, and how minerals are supportive Iodine and fluoride compete at a cellular levelResources MentionedThe Clear Skin LabNutrition By Robyn on InstagramThe Hidden Cause of Acne book - and my podcast interview with the author928: The Root Causes of Acne and How to Address Them with Robyn Spangler
The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
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