The Other Side of Weight Loss Karen Martel Hormone Specialist

Excuses, excuses, excuses. We all have them, especially when it comes to sticking to a healthy lifestyle. But it's time to put those excuses to rest! In this episode, host and health enthusiast, Pa Sherman, and her friend dive into the top 10 excuses people make for not eating right and exercising regularly. From "I'll start tomorrow" to "I don't have time to cook," they tackle them all with humor and real talk. So put down that bag of chips and grab a celery stick, because it's time to get serious about our health!
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Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.
Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet.
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Join Dr. Tara Scott, the Hormone Guru, as she delves deep into the complex relationship between estrogen and breast cancer. In this episode, Dr. Scott sheds light on the role of estrogen in breast cancer, the truth about estrogen replacement therapy and breast cancer, and the various factors that affect estrogen metabolism. With over 25 years of experience and 3 board certifications in OB/GYN, Functional medicine and Integrative medicine, Dr. Scott provides evidence-based insights into how women can optimize their hormone health and reduce their risk of breast cancer.
Don't miss this informative and empowering episode!
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Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.
Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet.
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In this Q&A Karen answers listeners' questions on all things hormones and weight loss. 
maymoon_design
When you refer to HRT are these natural or synthetic hormones? I am having a very hard time with hot flushes.
janelleminto
Can HRT cause/ contribute to a thickening in the lining of the uterus? I recently had surgery to remove this and wondered if the hormones could be a cause.

lcavazza66
If I struggle with progesterone replacement, is it ok to just use estrogen and testosterone? I can’t sleep, gain weight and struggle with progesterone. I had severe PMDD when I was younger prior to partial hysterectomy. Labs show estrogen dominance but adding progesterone makes me feel worse.
Kimdixonwiley
How do you know how much HRT to prescribe when Canadian blood work only gives Estrogen and Progesterone not actual numbers?
Carol
What serology test should I get if I have been in menopause for 2 years.
Estrogen will be low but what are the levels we are hoping to achieve for both estrogen and progesterone?
If supplementing how often should we check this - serology and with the Dutch?
Md say levels will fluctuate so they don’t want to do testing
- how can we make our case to them to get it done?
How do I know a progesterone is bioidentical?
Jennifer
Hi Karen, I love your podcast as you are so informative! I'm 46 and have been on my current hrt for 6 months. I experienced a lot of side effects at the beginning of my hrt. I had migraines and felt depressed and extremely emotional. This went on for months and was debilitating. So my provider put me on the following treatment to assist with the symptoms stating I was really estrogen dominant and needed more progesterone. I have noticed I feel better when I'm not taking any progesterone during my period. Is it possible to have too much progesterone and then have adverse effects? I don't feel like I'm reaping any of the benefits so many others have with progesterone. 
Pam

Hi Karen! I’m 59 and was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in my early 20s after my 1st child. I’m just wondering if something is off b/c it seems like my hair is really thinning. I’m taking Armour Thyroid 90 mg daily. My doctor says everything is normal. I’m also struggling with weight loss resistance. I know this is a lot but would really appreciate any insight you may have. I love listening to your podcasts, I learn so much! Thanks for all you do and know that you’re making a difference in the lives of many!
 
KK
Hi Karen! After listening to your podcast a couple of years ago, I got my hormones checked and found a Functional Practitioner to go over my health - she confirmed I was in Menopause and that my Progesterone was flat-lining, my Testosterone and Estrogen were low.  My question is, Should I be getting better results? I still struggle with quality sleep and maintaining lubrication and holding onto menopausal weight, I have still been having DHEA (50mg per day). My practitioner believes that the DHEA is better to boost than Progesterone or Testosterone. Should I expect better results or am I being ridiculous?
 
Luhu
Hi Karen, Your number one fan here :) Studying with FDN to become a practitioner, very well-versed in gut health, hormones, etc but cannot figure out my own body since menopause! When my estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all went very low—6 for E and T, I gained weight all over and can't lose it. Also developed chronic gut issues in menopause despite no gluten, no dairy, no sugar, (no fun!). SO Q: I started on the estrogen patch applying one half of the .025 dose, next day I added the next half, felt so much more energy and felt like I started losing lbs but quickly developed heartburn/reflux and felt a little overstimulated (maybe an adhesive ingredient in the patch? I'm very sensitive), I also felt some discomfort in my liver/gallbladder area even though I support both. I waited 3 weeks before adding progesterone due to past issues (ok'd by DR), then a

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Introduction to the topic of Testosterone for women, symptoms of low T, and hormone therapy. The difficulty of finding a competent hormone doctor. Why I chose Dr. Rand to be my personal hormone doctor and the doctor I chose to work with in my peri and post-menopause clinic. Explanation of where testosterone is produced in the female body and its functions beyond sex drive and muscle building. The challenges of obtaining testosterone. How testosterone affects bone and muscle. The importance of testosterone for women's heart function and its breast protective qualities. Sleep Apnea and its relation to testosterone replacement The tests that are necessary to determine testosterone deficiency and the ideal testosterone levels for women. The effects of testosterone on other hormones, such as estrogen, and DHEA. Dosing testosterone replacement in women Pros and cons of testosterone pellet therapy Typical benefits of testosterone therapy for women and its effects on weight loss. The best delivery methods for testosterone therapy.  Anabolic steroids vs testosterone Discussion about the use of anabolic steroids in women and the reasons a person would want to use them over other hormones and more! https://drrandmcclain.com/
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Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.
Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet.
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Join host Karen as she sits down with two of her favorite women, Danielle Daem and Danielle Hamilton, for a roundtable discussion on the wild world of sugar addiction.
In this episode, we answer listeners' questions on all things sugar! 
What are your fav supplements to help with insulin resistance?
I know I shouldn’t be eating junk but it keeps sneaking back into my life. Where should I even start?
Common advice I hear is, “listen to your body.” How can I know if I can even trust what my body is telling me?
How does one best manage their hormones when heading into the perimenopausal state as it relates to blood sugar regulation?
I’m terrified of feeling my emotions and don’t even know where to start. How do I navigate the emotional work without falling apart?
How do I discover what’s really at the root of my addiction to sugar?
Dani H. Is eating whole fruits (dried or fresh) going to cause insulin resistance the same way that sugar or sweets or breads etc... will? Also, what would the best options be when someone wants a little something sweet?
My blood sugar is usually around 108-120 in the morning after waking up.  I want to get it below 100. I do not want diabetes. I know I have insulin resistance issues. I am post menopausal. I  take excellent blood sugar supplements and exercise. I eat healthy and have been trying more plant based eating, always with a lot of vegetables. I still have meat once in a while. What is the best way to bring this number down in the morning and stay more balanced throughout the day? My father is diabetic and I do not want to end up there. Thank you!
44 years old. Fasting blood sugar is never good— always 100-115 in the morning (7am-noon) no matter if I ate at 11pm or hadn’t eaten for 18 hours and no matter how little or much sugar I ate.  Thyroid labs all normal, but many symptoms of hypothyroid- weight gain, fatigue especially. Chicken or the egg here? Thyroid causing issues with blood sugar or blood sugar causing issues with thyroid? Or something else completely? Nothing seems to move the needle on either except thyroid speeding up if things move toward the hyper side of range or just out… but not sure what made that happen in the first place. Losing hope and money trying to stop this and heal since labs are in range- western med drs are useless. It’s in my head, right, hah.  Holistic drs have only helped me with parts of healing (no more mold, candida, etc), but no one can solve the weight and exhaustion issue. I live a very clean lifestyle in terms of food and products and air/water. 
Danielle Daem is a Sugar Freedom Expert & Somatic Embodiment Coach who is passionate about helping women heal their relationship with sugar and themselves so they can reclaim control over their health and energy once and for all! Using her extensive knowledge in nutrition, somatic healing, trauma, and personal coaching, Dani helps her clients discover a new way of living in which sugar cravings and guilt no longer controls their health and life. Her root cause approach to addiction understands that our relationship with food ultimately stems from our relationship with ourselves. Danielle is the creator of the Break Free From Sugar Program and the host of the top-rated “Beyond Sugar Freedom Podcast” where she dives deep into conversations about the root causes of sugar dependency and total body health and wellness.

Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others learn to heal themselves by uncovering and addressing their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs

Join host Karen as she sits down with two of her favorite women, Danielle Daem and Danielle Hamilton, for a roundtable discussion on the wild world of sugar addiction.
In this episode
The science behind why we crave the sweet stuff, including hormones, glucose regulation, and insulin resistance. Learn about the impact past trauma and "health" foods have on our sugar addiction and discover practical strategies to break the cycle.  Breaking down insulin resistance, reactive hypoglycemia, and type 2 diabetes, and how to determine if you have blood sugar issues, including ideal lab ranges and tests, and the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring. Insights into the major non-physical root causes of sugar addiction, including emotional factors and trauma. Explore the connection between hormones and sugar addiction and how hormones drive our emotions, including depression and anxiety. Learn about popular so-called "health" foods that can dysregulate glucose and how to explore the emotional root cause of sugar addiction. The connection between stress and blood sugar. The use of psychedelics to overcome trauma. and much more!
So grab your favorite non-sweet treat and join Karen, Danielle Daem, and Danielle Hamilton as they explore the complexities of sugar addiction and help you kick that sweet tooth to the curb!
Danielle Daem is a Sugar Freedom Expert & Somatic Embodiment Coach who is passionate about helping women heal their relationship with sugar and themselves so they can reclaim control over their health and energy once and for all! Using her extensive knowledge in nutrition, somatic healing, trauma, and personal coaching, Dani helps her clients discover a new way of living in which sugar cravings and guilt no longer controls their health and life. Her root cause approach to addiction understands that our relationship with food ultimately stems from our relationship with ourselves. Danielle is the creator of the Break Free From Sugar Program and the host of the top-rated “Beyond Sugar Freedom Podcast” where she dives deep into conversations about the root causes of sugar dependency and total body health and wellness.

Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others learn to heal themselves by uncovering and addressing their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program.
Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.
Listen to the episode with Carlee Hayes on How a Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor Can Help You Find Your Perfect Diet.
If you are interested in our group coaching program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, you can register or join the waitlist at https://karenmartel.com/ontrack
Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. 
Visit https://karenmartel.com/ 
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