Everyday Wellness Everyday Wellness: Cynthia Thurlow, NP

I’m delighted to have Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge back on the show again! She was with me before in Episode 174.
Dr. Roseann is an incredible pediatric mental health expert who utilizes traditional and non-traditional modalities for her patient population. She joins me today to discuss the role of Myo-inositol from a mood and mental health perspective. We dive into what Myo-inositol does in the body, what depletes it, and how the gut and the brain connect with the vagus nerve. We talk about the mental health benefits of Myo-inositol and how it impacts mood disorders- specifically eating disorders and binge eating, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress and anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. We also get into Dr. Roseann’s unique ways of calming the autonomic nervous system and brain inflammation, the current medical model and its limitations, and the impact of trauma.
I sincerely hope you enjoy listening to today’s interesting and informative conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

The benefits of Myo-inositol.

The impact of having low magnesium in the body.

How to protect yourself from the depletion of the microbiome.

Why it is essential to listen to your body.

The connection between the gut and the vagus nerve.

How the magic in mental health is in the micro-changes.

Where to start when helping a teenager or young adult struggling with OCD, anxiety, or depression.

Why is it important to reframe negative thoughts?

What happens when the brain is dysregulated?

What is going on in the brain when we’re under stress?

The root cause of mental illness.

What you can do to improve your brain health.

The role of trauma in mood disorders.


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Dr. Roseann’s podcast, It’s Gonna Be OK!
Ep. 174 – Identifying and Treating Your Children’s Mental Health: How We Can Be Their Greatest Support with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

I am honored to have Dr. Stephanie Estima back on the show today! (She was with me before in 2020, on Episode 123.)
Dr. Estima is an exceptionally well-read and well-versed individual! She is an expert on female metabolism and body composition, the author of a fantastic resource called the Betty Body, and the host of an incredible podcast called The Better Podcast. 
Dr. Estima is one of my favorite voices in the health and wellness space! She and I dive into an Ask Me Anything format today. We speak at length about the ideal percentage of body fat for perimenopause and menopause, thyroid health, the impact of diastasis, and weight training based on that core imbalance. We discuss the Gardasil vaccine, optimal nutrients, Hashimoto’s, period cramps, and general PMS symptoms- particularly with inter-uterine devices. We also get into sleep basics, supplement support, the role of parasympathetic days and hormesis, and talk about load management and optimization. 
I know you will love today’s conversation with Dr. Stephanie Estima!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

What is diastasis recti, and how do you treat it?

Dr. Estima dives into pelvic floor rehabilitation.

The mortality risk versus the benefit of the Gardasil vaccine.

What causes low Oestrogen?

What happens when you have low estradiol?

Why patients often tend to be confused about what they should be doing.

Stress management in autoimmune diseases.

What hormones can be the most impactful on body fat?

How women can overcome insulin resistance.

The side effects of the copper IUD.

How to support undisturbed sleep. 

How to get the best sleep of your cycle in the luteal phase. 

How to eat to support the luteal phase.

How to optimize your load management.

  
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On her weekly podcast, Better! With Dr. Stephanie, where she explores the human potential, hormones, metabolism, and a life well-lived.
Get a copy of Dr. Stephanie Estima’s #1 bestselling book, The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex
Episode 123 – Menstruation, Muscle, Maternity, & Metabolism: What Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Stephanie Estima

Today, I am honored to connect with Jason Wachob, the co-author of The Joy of Wellbeing! 
Jason is the Co-CEO of mindbodygreen, the leading independent media brand dedicated to wellbeing, and the host of the mindbodygreen Podcast, on which I recently had the honor of being a guest.
In this episode, Jason shares his and his wife, Colleen’s backstory, and their pain-to-purpose mission, and we dive into the role of longevity, epigenetics, joy span, and the impact of the lack of connection and loneliness during the pandemic. We discuss social media algorithms, nutrition concerns over tribalism, bio-individuality, the processed food industry, exercise, and hormesis. We also talk about forever chemicals and toxins and how they impact our health.
I loved reading Jason and Colleen’s new book, The Joy of Wellbeing, and I sincerely hope you enjoy listening to my conversation with Jason!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How Jason and Colleen’s health issues motivated them to create mindbodygreen.

How Colleen re-assessed what was important in her life, and where she wanted to be, after being diagnosed with pulmonary embolism.

The importance of nutrition and sleep.

The power of epigenetics.

How the science of longevity has advanced tremendously.

How crisis tends to amplify what is already wrong in the world. 

The importance of connection. 

The importance of incorporating exercise and movement into your day.

The role of sarcopenia. 

The benefits of intermittent fasting and hormetic stressors.

The impact of forever chemicals in the world.

Why is it essential to be thoughtful about where you spend your money?

 
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Websites: mindbodygreen and The Joy of Wellbeing 

The mindbodygreen Podcast


Jason and mindbodygreen on Instagram


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Additional social handles: @mindbodygreen

Book
The Joy of Well-Being: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life

I am delighted to have my good friend and fan-favorite, Dr. Tabatha Barber, joining me again to share her wisdom on the podcast! 
Dr. Tabatha is a triple board-certified OB/GYN specializing in menopause and functional medicine. She has a wonderful podcast called The Gutsy Gynecologist Show and is often referred to affectionately as the Gutsy Gynecologist. Dr. Tabatha was with me in two previous podcast episodes, #206 and #212, and both are in the top twenty downloaded podcasts in the last 18 months!
Many women suffer unnecessarily when going through perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Tabatha and I have an AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode today. We discuss weight gain related to perimenopause and menopause, issues with estrogen replacement therapy, how libido can be impacted by many different factors, how to address a partial hysterectomy and HRT, and bioidenticals versus synthetic hormones. We also get into lab work, skin reactions relative to perimenopause and menopause, emotional eating, leptin resistance, and many other topics. 
I’m grateful for all the great questions and have no doubt this episode with Dr. Tabatha will be another fan-favorite!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Why do too much estrogen and too little estrogen both cause weight gain? 

How fragrances and plastic contribute to the imbalance between estrogen and progesterone.

How changing to organic tampons and pads, or using a Diva cup, can be a game-changer for women.

Should women who have had a partial hysterectomy and are on HRT still check progesterone and testosterone levels and fast like a post-menopausal female?

Dr. Tabatha shares her thoughts on plain estradiol versus Biest and Triest.

Dr. Tabatha offers her recommendations for a healthy 48-year-old female with zero libido.

What can a 17-year-old with high testosterone do to get her testosterone level within the normal range?

Is there a biological or mindset issue at play if you never feel full and always want to eat, irrespective of how healthy or satisfying the foods you eat are?

The benefits of fasting. 

What can we do to support our pelvic joints?

How do our hormones affect our skin?


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The Gutsy Gynecologist Show
Episode 206 Pt 1: A Deep Dive into Perimenopause- Hormonal Imbalances and Birth Control with Dr. Tabatha Barber
Episode 212 Pt. 2: A Deep Dive into Hormonal Imbalances and Menopause with Dr. Tabatha Barber

Books mentioned:
The XX Brain by Lisa Mosconi

I am delighted to have Jessie Inchauspe, the Glucose Goddess, joining me on the podcast today!
Metabolic health is my passion! It is a huge area of focus in my work, and Jessie is truly a gift in the space! She is a rising star author and biochemist with a clear and accessible way of explaining the science behind glucose metabolism. 
Jessie joins me today to discuss the impact of glucose metabolism and spikes. We dive into her background and how an accident created her pain-to-purpose story. We discuss the role of continuous glucose monitors and how glucose spikes impact our mitochondria, inflammation, and oxidative stress. We get into glycation and aging, how weight gain is a protective aspect of glucose spikes- or hyperglycemia, and the role of vinegar, movement, and fiber. We also talk about Jessie’s new book, her opinions on fasting, and so much more. 
I loved interviewing Jessie! Her enthusiasm is contagious, and it is easy to understand why she is such a beloved author in the health and wellness space!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Jessie shares how an accident led her to where she is today.

How a continuous glucose monitor changed everything for Jessie.

How Jessie came up with her simple principles to steady glucose levels.

What is the purpose of glucose in the body?

How do glucose spikes impact our mitochondria?

Jessie shares a fascinating vinegar hack for reducing side effects and symptoms of glucose spikes.

How being metabolically unhealthy impacts the aging process.

The benefits of having savory breakfasts and eating vegetables first with every meal.

Jessie talks about her new book, The Glucose Goddess Method.

How gaining weight protects our bodies from the impact of glucose spikes.

How walking or moving after meals balances blood sugar levels.

Why is blood sugar so important?


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Jessie’s books
The Glucose Goddess Method
Glucose Revolution

I’m honored to connect with Dr. Anurag Singh today! 
Dr. Anurag Singh is the Chief Medical Officer at Timeline Nutrition, where they develop next-generation advanced nutritional and skincare products targeting improvements in mitochondrial and cellular health. His background is in internal medicine and immunology. He has authored over 40 articles for top science journals and has more than 15 patents. He has designed and led more than 50 randomized controlled studies. 
Today, Dr. Singh and I dive into his background, key biological hallmarks of aging, what accelerates aging, and what we can do to address aging proactively. We discuss sarcopenia, mitochondrial health, the gut microbiome, supplementation, and the differences between prebiotics, probiotics, and post-biotics. We also get into the benefits of Mitopure and the research behind it.
Mitopure is a supplement I have been taking for several years. I feel it has been instrumental in improving and maintaining the mass and strength of my muscles. Research has been emerging specific to brain health and cognition, immune and metabolism, and topical applications of Mitopure.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

The key biological hallmarks of aging.

How healthy lifestyle choices can contribute to our health and longevity.

How can improving our mitochondrial health impact our lives and delay some of the comorbidities of aging?

The key role nutrition plays in everything we do, including how we age.

Some of the biggest contributors to the aging process.

Five lifestyle choices that can benefit mitochondrial health. 

Dr. Singh gives a simple view of the mitochondrial life cycle and shares his approach to mitochondrial health.

How Urolithin A was discovered, and how it works.

The difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and post-biotics.

Dr. Singh discusses the research that resulted in the advent of Mitopure.

Dr. Singh dives into the natural aging process of muscles and sarcopenia.

Why is it critically important to boost and maintain our muscular health?

How modern-day lifestyles impact the gut microbiome.

What are all the benefits of Mitopure?

Bio:
Anurag Singh is currently Chief Medical Officer at Timeline Nutrition, which develops next-generation advanced nutritional and skincare products targeting improvements in mitochondrial and cellular health. With an M.D. in internal medicine and a Ph.D. in immunology, his experience includes work at top consumer health (Nestlé, Nestlé Health Science) and startup companies (Amazentis/Timeline). He’s authored > 40 articles for top science journals, been awarded >15 patents, and has designed and led > 50 randomized clinical trials. His research over the past decade across multiple clinical trials on the postbiotic Urolithin A and its health benefits has led to the launch of multiple consumer products.
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Websites are: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/ and https://www.mitopure.com/