The Better Health Better Self Podcast

Understanding Your Options & True Preventative Care

Choosing the best type of medical care can be confusing. Most of us have been raised to trust the conventional medicine model, but there is a growing frustration with how this sector of health is run. In todays episode, I break down the different types of medical care. I speak to the goals of each, their approach & when you may need to lean into one form over the other.
The information provided is not my opinion, it can be fact checked & is not to be construed as political.

All Things Sourdough With Amanda Paa from Heartbeet Kitchen

If you have felt reluctant in trying your hand at sourdough baking, listen to this episode stat! Amanda Paa, from the beautiful food blog, Heartbeet Kitchen, lays it all out for us sharing the basics, some tips on techniques, how to get your starter started & even shares some of the digestive benefits to long fermentation. She has a great sourdough for beginners recipe & even sells a sourdough starter kit that can ship anywhere!
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The Shocking Findings of Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor

I had an inclination that my morning coffee routine was wreaking havoc on my blood sugar levels and other hormones. I decided it was time for me to take a closer look and try a CGM for a couple weeks. My experience and findings were astonishing. As someone who believed to have had many healthy habits in place, this was a reality check and I’m excited to share what I learned with all of you. I hope this episode sparks some curiosity and gives you a few areas to evaluate. It may shed some light on why you could be struggling in your health journey or why you have not been able to reach the goals that you’ve been working so hard towards.
 
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Using Heart Rate Variability to Gauge Stress

If you have a fitness tracker & have not been utilizing the heart rate variability feature or HRV, you’re missing out on a super impactful tool that helps you to gauge and manage your stress. In this episode, I will break down what heart rate variability is, what factors influence it and how to use this metric for planning your workouts, setting expectations on productivity levels, implementing rest and just planning for life in general.
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Overcoming PCOS & Living Fully with Louisa Fredriksson

Louisa shares her personal story of dealing with chronic Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, debilitating periods & later every symptom of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. At only 27 years old, she spent most of her life trying to manage stressful & painful symptoms, but after learning more about her hormones, she began to understand why her body had taken over. Louisa’s story is truly inspirational. But just a little spoiler, she did not do another earth shattering to get her health back. The key was she didn’t give up, she listened to her intuition & leaned on her faith.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility can be found here on Amazon.
 
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The Protein Obsession

Is our obsession with protein just another health and wellness trend, or is there some validity to this hyper focused movement? In this episode, I break down the importance of protein in a healthy diet as we consider activity level, overall health, and personal goals. I speak to the idea that not all cultures are eating this way… sometimes a little reflection on a wider scope helps us to make decisions that fit into our lifestyles in a more realistic way.
 
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Perimenopause or is it Stress?

Perimenopause is linked to over 100 different symptoms so it’s easy to feel if you have x, y & z & you are over 35, it must be due to perimenopause but this isn’t necessarily the case. in this episode I will breakdown the difference between perimenopause which is age related hormone decline & hormones that are imbalanced/declining due to other factors, specifically stress, not necessarily age. I encourage to check out my latest hormone offering at HEREto learn more.

Living in a Highly Sensitive Body

Do you feel like day to day life is just harder for you than it should be? Or that you have to be so careful with what you put in your body if you do not want to pay for it later. It's almost as if you were to make one wrong move your energy will be zapped for a week and your level of functionality decreases tenfold.  In today's episode, I discuss what it means to be in a highly sensitive body; what it feels like, the causes, and really what it all boils down to. 
 
If you'd like support in understanding why your body may be highly sensitive and are looking to gain the tools to calm the constant activation, shoot me an email me at wellmaderestorative@gmail.com.
 

The Best Meal Planning App with Healthier Homemade

Kelli and Anna of Healthier Homemade have created the answer to the most common struggle...cooking at home! They created a meal planning app that could not make meal prep any easier. They explain how to prepare whole food ingredient meals for your family even with packed schedules and dietary needs. They are even offering an introductory offer TRYFOR5 where you can try the app for 7 days for free and $5 for the first month. Get all the details here Healthier Homemade and follow on Instagram HERE.

The Fine Line Between Inspiration and Imitation

The online space is a wonderful resource for inspiration as we all navigate through health obstacles. The tricky part is that not all "healthy" practices necessarily benefit everyone. Your favorite influencer does not know the state of your gut so should you really be taking her favorite probiotic? In this episode I breakdown a few specifics such as probiotics, bone broth, cold plunges and protein intake and explain how knowing the needs of YOUR body is everything as you build out your wellness routine. 
This summer I am offering the Body Blueprint - a program and test that provides data to help you understand your personal gaps in your health. For listening, use code BB10 to save and follow the link to learn more Body Blueprint — Wellmade Restorative