The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel Karen Martel Hormone Specialist

Ann and Anoop Asok are dedicated professionals with a background in nursing and a passion for holistic health. Ann had her struggles with hormonal imbalances and emotional eating, she discovered the transformative power of the Metabolic Mastery Method. With over a decade of experience as registered nurses in the ER, ICU and Dialysis and certifications as a personal trainer and Fitness Nutritionist and Holistic female Hormonal health practitioner, they empower women going through peri menopause to eat what they want without sabotaging results. their mission is to empower clients to achieve optimal health and wellness by learning to nourish their bodies without restriction or fear.
 
We’re discussing the struggles and strategies for women facing midlife metabolism changes, particularly during menopause, with Ann and Anoop in today’s episode. The three of us chat about the common myths surrounding weight loss and the inefficacy of extreme dieting. We discuss the importance of protein, amino acids, and magnesium, while exploring how to tackle menopause belly fat through muscle building and smart exercise. Ann Maria and Anoop also explain their Metabolic Mastery Method and the impact of stress on metabolic health.
In this episode:
How to target belly fat through muscle building and smart exercise routines without intense workouts. Why balanced nutrition is key to metabolic health rather than fat-focused meal plans. How emotional aspects of extreme dieting affect our bodies. What challenges midlife women face in weight loss. How protein and amino acids help maintain muscle mass and metabolic health. Why being thin doesn't necessarily mean being healthy, and the complexity of weight and health. How hormones affect fat distribution and metabolism after age 35. Why building muscle is crucial for increasing metabolic rate and burning more calories at rest. How to effectively exercise for weight loss, emphasizing strength training over intense cardio. Why a protein-rich diet can reduce cravings and improve satiety, aiding sustainable weight loss. How extreme dieting can lead to metabolic damage and disrupt natural hunger. Why managing stress is essential to prevent belly fat accumulation and support overall health. How the Metabolic Mastery Method provides a personalized approach for women over 35.  
The Metabolic Mastery Method: https://anntomfitness.com
Sponsors
Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. https://bioptimizers.com/hormone 
Get 10% of your purchase with coupon code HORMONE.
The CAROL Bike
CAROL Bike was developed with leading exercise researchers to deliver the shortest, most effective workouts. Get $100 off your CAROL BIKE with coupon code HORMONE. Listen to the episode I did with Ulrich Dempfly on The CAROL BIKE on The Hormone Solution.
Try Kion amino acids and get 20% off your purchase with link https://getkion.com/hormone. Listen to the episode Maximize Your Muscle Growth with Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely.
Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.
Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!
Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.
Visit https://karenmartel.com/
Karen's Facebook
Karen's Instagram

Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll whisk you away on a nostalgic journey through the highlights of her past conversations, giving you a taste of the wisdom, insights, and laughs shared by our incredible guests. Don't worry if you find yourself craving more; we've got you covered with links to the full episodes below in our show notes.
 Dr. Molly Maloof mission is to radically extend health span–the number of years free from disease or disability—and maximize human potential by promoting wellness lifestyles that generate optimal health. She is a lecturer within the Wellness Department of the Medical School at Stanford University where she created a course entitled, “Live Better Longer: Extending Health span to Lengthen Lifespan.”
In this episode;
The benefits to testing your blood sugar What blood sugar levels tell us How can it help someone to figure out their diet Stress and blood sugar Continuous blood sugar monitoring versus other tests Hacks to controlling blood sugar and reversing insulin resistance  
https://drmolly.co/
Listen to the full episode here.
Download your FREE eBook On How to Use Bioidentical Hormone Cream
Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.
Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!
Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.
Visit https://karenmartel.com/
Karen's Facebook
Karen's Instagram

Today I’m examining the debate surrounding progesterone cream and its effectiveness in hormone replacement therapy. I’ll challenge popular misconceptions and fearmongering about its inability to protect the uterine lining by citing scientific studies and listening to expert opinions. Sharing personal stories and clinical experiences, you’ll hear a balanced perspective on progesterone cream's role in treating menopause symptoms and fostering hormonal balance. Let’s explore this controversial topic and shed light on the science and stories behind this useful cream.
In this episode:
How progesterone cream's effectiveness in hormone replacement therapy sparks debate among practitioners. Why blood serum levels may not accurately indicate progesterone's protective effects on the endometrium. How saliva and capillary blood spot testing might better reflect tissue levels of progesterone. How topical progesterone differs from oral progesterone in terms of metabolite production and neurosteroid sensitivity. Why individual responses to progesterone cream can vary. How misinformation about progesterone cream can negatively impact women's health choices. Why more research on bioidentical hormones and hormone testing methods is necessary for informed decisions. How progesterone cream's natural-like processing aligns with the body's own hormone management. Why some women may need to cycle their progesterone use for optimal effectiveness. Testimonials from renowned medical professionals that support the use of progesterone cream. Why open discussion and sharing of clinical experiences can enrich the understanding of HRT practices. How progesterone cream has been used safely in various HRT protocols without increasing uterine cancer risk. Why the lack of comprehensive studies necessitates reliance on clinical wisdom for HRT recommendations.  
Sponsors
Sleep 8
Go to www.eightsleep.com/hormone and get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep. Use coupon code HORMONE.
The CAROL Bike
CAROL Bike was developed with leading exercise researchers to deliver the shortest, most effective workouts. Get $100 off your CAROL BIKE with coupon code HORMONE. Listen to the episode I did with Ulrich Dempfly on The CAROL BIKE on The Hormone Solution.
Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. https://bioptimizers.com/hormone
Get 10% of your purchase with coupon code HORMONE.
Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.
Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!
Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.
Visit https://karenmartel.com/
Karen's Facebook
Karen's Instagram

Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll whisk you away on a nostalgic journey through the highlights of her past conversations, giving you a taste of the wisdom, insights, and laughs shared by our incredible guests. Don't worry if you find yourself craving more; we've got you covered with links to the full episodes in our show notes.

Listen to the full episode here;
https://karenmartel.com/end-suffering-transform-your-life-with-byron-katie/

In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression, rage, and self-loathing, Byron Katie woke up one morning to a state of constant joy that has never left her. She realized that when she believed her stressful thoughts, she suffered, but that when she questioned them, she didn't suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Her simple yet powerful process of inquiry is called The Work.

Eckhart Tolle says, "Byron Katie's Work is a great blessing for our planet." Time magazine calls Katie "a spiritual innovator for the new millennium."

The Work consists of four questions and the turnarounds, which are a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe. When you question a thought, you see around it to the choices beyond suffering.

Katie has been bringing The Work to millions of people for more than thirty years. Her public events, weekend workshops, five-day intensives, nine-day School for The Work, and 28-day residential Turnaround House have brought freedom to people all over the world.

Byron Katie's books include the bestselling Loving What Is, I Need Your Love—Is That True?, A Thousand Names for Joy, and A Mind at Home with Itself. For more information, visit www.thework.com.
Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.
Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!
Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.
Visit https://karenmartel.com/
Karen's Facebook
Karen's Instagram

Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson is a thought leader in functional medicine, with an emphasis on hormones, nutrition, digestion, and intimacy.
 
Berkson was a distinguished hormone scholar at a world-renowned estrogen think tank at Tulane University because she wrote one of the first breakthrough books on endocrine disruption).
 
Dr. Berkson has taught re-licensing seminars to professionals (MDs, pharmacists, chiropractors, NDs, acupuncturists, nutritionists) and formulated the first female nutraceutical line for physicians in the U.S. and now Biotic’s first female line (Receptor Detox, Hormone Balance & Protect).
 
Berkson is often a keynote at prestigious medical and pharmaceutical symposium.
 
Berkson is credited with the in-depth knowledge of Estrogen Vindication and has an eBook on Hormones for Breast Cancer Survivors at DrLindseyBerkson.com.
 
In this episode, we dive into the often misunderstood world of estrogen hormone replacement therapy with Dr. Berkson. We debunk myths, particularly those about estrogen's links to cancer and serotonin, and discuss the protective roles of hormones like progesterone and testosterone. We cover the evolution of hormone therapy, address individualized dosing, and explore how hormones interact with nutrition and lifestyle for optimal health.
In this episode:
Estrogen myths that have been perpetuated by figures like Dr. Joseph Mercola. Why accurate, science-based information on natural hormone therapy is crucial for women's health. Addressing misconceptions about estrogen's link to cancer and serotonin. Why estrogen is not solely responsible for inducing cancer growth, contrary to popular belief. How progesterone and testosterone are often overlooked yet play protective roles in hormone balance. Why individualized hormone dosing is essential for optimal hormone therapy outcomes. How innovative uses of estrogen therapy can benefit breast cancer patients and overall health. Why understanding hormone receptors and metabolism is so important in HRT. How nutrition and lifestyle interplay with hormones to impact health. Why a one-size-fits-all approach to hormone dosing can potentially be harmful. The upcoming CME course on hormones that Dr. Berkson is involved with. Why collaboration with oncologists is important when administering estrogen to breast cancer patients. How estrogen supports metabolism and may reduce type 2 diabetes risk. Why high-dose oral progesterone can lead to issues like depression and breast tissue inflammation. How current research suggests estrogen may protect against breast cancer, challenging past beliefs.  
Watch the webinar "Let's Talk Estrogen" here.
Register for Dr. Lindseys Hormone Course Everything Hormones
Sponsors:
Go to https://neurohacker.com/HORMONE to try Qualia Senolytic with a 100 day money back guarantee, and code HORMONE will get you 15% off your first order.
Try LMNT and claim your FREE gift! Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase. https://DrinkLMNT.com/KarenMartel
Try Timeline's Urolithin A (500mg of Mitopure) and Face Products at https://www.timelinenutrition.com/karenmartel, use coupon code HORMONE for 10% off.
Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.
Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!
Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.
Visit https://karenmartel.com/
Karen's Facebook
Karen's Instagram

Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll whisk you away on a nostalgic journey through the highlights of her past conversations, giving you a taste of the wisdom, insights, and laughs shared by our incredible guests. Don't worry if you find yourself craving more; we've got you covered with links to the full episodes in our show notes.

We all know that alcohol is not good for us but do you really know what it is doing to your body? What about what it is doing to your hormones and metabolism? Have you ever thought about what it is doing to your kids the people around you?

In this episode, I explore the many consequences of having a few drinks to a lot of drinks. I share with you my own struggles with alcoholism and why ultimately I had to quit.

Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/alcohol-is-it-worth-it/

Sponsors
Try Metabolism Fixxer by Amie Hornaman get 10% off your order with coupon km10 here. https://dramiehornaman.com/en-ca/collections/supplements/products/metabolism-fixxr?sca_ref=2644648.3i8YjQH9Xd
Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.
Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!
Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.
Visit https://karenmartel.com/
Karen's Facebook
Karen's Instagram