Everyday Wellness Everyday Wellness: Cynthia Thurlow, NP
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Welcome to the Everyday Wellness podcast with Cynthia Thurlow! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF45, 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and the host of Everyday Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives. Her goal with Everyday Wellness is to help her listeners make simple changes to their everyday lives that will result in improved overall wellness and long term health.
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BONUS Muscle Matters: Transforming Metabolic Health for Weight Control with Bronson Dant
I am happy to connect with Coach Bronson Dant today. He has spent over a decade guiding and training people in health and fitness. He discovered the benefits of a whole food animal-based ketogenic diet for optimizing metabolic health and performance and wrote The Ultimate Ketogenic Fitness Book.
In our discussion today, we dive into the powerful story of Coach Bronson’s pain-to-purpose journey. We explore the value of mindset and look at how age-related changes affect muscle, inflammation, and metabolic flexibility. He shares his three pillars of muscle health related to nutrient density, bioavailability, and satiety, and we examine the importance of sleep, the impact of extremes in exercise, and the value of stress management. We also unravel the complexities of weight loss resistance, and Coach Bronson discusses his research from the Journal of Nutrition Metabolism and Health Science, sharing his perspective on macros and functional movement in menopausal women.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Coach Bronson shares his three pillars for nutrition
The limitations of basing nutrition on calories alone
How the hormone piece impacts effective weight management
How to avoid physical deterioration through fitness and nutrition
Why Coach Bronson advocates for living life to the fullest and dying quickly
How does muscle mass impact metabolic health?
The importance of taking a balanced approach to weight loss
How sleep aids muscle recovery and growth
Stress management, nutrition, and fitness for overall well-being
How alcohol affects our health and fitness
The benefits of combining functional movement training and proper nutrition for older adults
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Ep. 362 Optimizing Health: Strategies for Menopause Well-Being with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz today.
Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women's empowerment and public education, appearing frequently to share her expertise in women's health and integrative medicine. She received her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine and did her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She is the author of The Menopause Bootcamp.
In our discussion, we dive into paradigm shifts and identity differentiation in middle age, debunking the common misconception that our worth ties into our physical attractiveness or the ability to have children. We talk about ageism and the impact of misogyny on sexual education and healthcare, exploring precursors to disease risk in menopause, pelvic floor advocacy, bone and muscle changes in menopause, and the effects of disordered eating on mental health. We also touch on brain remodeling, the three Ps, and how cycle changes can impact our ability to interact with our environment and affect our relationships.
I am excited for you to listen to this insightful conversation, which is the first of two discussions with Dr. Gilberg-Lenz.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How women get pressured to conform to societal standards
Sexual health education is so important
Why we need policy changes to address gender-related health disparities
How our past medical history is essential for predicting our future health outcomes
The importance of pelvic floor health for women
The benefits of vaginal estrogen and energy-based devices during menopause
Why annual pap smears are essential for sexually active women over 40
The musculoskeletal changes that occur in menopause
How disordered eating patterns often get hidden, and how they can worsen with hormonal changes and mood disorders
How the brain chemistry brain of women gets remodeled with puberty, pregnancy, and menopause
Bio: Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
A Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, received her medical degree in 1996 from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women’s empowerment and public education. She appears frequently as an expert in women’s health and integrative medicine in print, online, and on TV, where she is the Chief Medical Correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show. She is the author of MENOPAUSE BOOTCAMP: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age (Harper Wave; October 11th)
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Ep. 361 Metabolic Health: Addressing Mitochondria, Medicine and Advocacy with Casey Means, M.D.
I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Casey Means today.
Dr. Means is the Co-founder of Levels, a health technology company dedicated to reversing the global metabolic health crisis. She is also the co-author of the book Good Energy, along with her brother Callie Means.
In our discussion today, we dive into mitochondria and metabolism, looking at the impact of cognitive dissonance and the reductionistic philosophies of medical specialization. We explore the effects of siloing, the challenges posed by our broken medical system, the Flexner Report, the role of RVUs, the effects of insulin resistance on metabolic health and mitochondrial dysfunction, and the symptoms commonly seen in women. Dr. Means also offers her insights on advocacy, continuous glucose monitors, and the labs she finds impactful, and she shares the incredible story of her mother's health journey.
Good Energy is an outstanding book that will benefit every listener and clinician, and I will often recommend it.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How energy gets created in the body
The link between insulin resistance and acne
How insulin resistance impacts fertility
How underpowered parts of the brain and neurological system can show up as depression or anxiety, potentially leading to dementia
The problem of our siloed, reactive, and specialist-obsessed culture
The importance of getting your biomarkers tested and learning simple strategies to improve your metabolism, based on the results
What are the conditions encompassed by the metabolic spectrum disease?
The labs that Dr. Means finds most impactful
Dr. Means shares her thoughts on continuous glucose monitors.
The benefits of looking at your basic eating patterns in a non-judgmental and curious way before implementing any changes
Dr. Means shares the powerful story of her mother’s health journey.
Bio: Dr. Casey Means
Casey Means, MD, is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. Her book on metabolic health, Good Energy, comes out in May 2024 with Penguin Random House. She received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick. She has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Women’s Health, and more.
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BONUS Menopausal Toolkit: Heart, Brain and Hormonal Health with Dr. Deb Matthew
I am delighted to have the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Deb Matthew today. She joined me once before on Episode 259. She is a distinguished best-selling author, international speaker, and dedicated educator known as the Happy Hormone Doctor.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, causing one of every 3.2 deaths among women annually. In our conversation today, Dr. Matthew and I delve into the realm of cardiovascular disease, exploring the benefits of hormone replacement therapy, essential laboratory testing, medications, and the neurocognitive changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause. We also focus on lifestyle, gut testing, and the all-time favorite topic of weight loss resistance.
Stay tuned for today’s engaging, enriching, and enlightening discussion with Dr. Deb Matthew.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How HRT reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
How long-term use of estrogen can reduce the risk of heart disease over time
Why should you do a hormone panel before starting HRT?
How cortisol levels impact cardiovascular health
How the coronary calcium score helps to predict heart attack risk
Cholesterol markers and their significance in cardiovascular risk assessment
Managing cholesterol levels in perimenopausal women
The importance of addressing underlying hormonal imbalances in women to mitigate cognitive decline and lipid disorders
The connection between gut health and brain fog
How women’s testosterone levels impact their cognition and motivation
Hormone imbalance and weight loss resistance in women
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Purchase Dr. Deb Mathew’s book This is Not Normal on Amazon or download the ebook
Ep. 295: HRT’s Impact on Women’s Health Through Time with Dr. Deb Matthew -
Ep. 360 Raising Resilient Kids: Insights from Holistic Pediatrician, Dr. Elisa Song
I am thrilled to have Dr. Elisa Song joining me today.
Dr. Song is an integrative pediatrician and author of Healthy Kids Happy Kids. She trained at Stanford University, New York University (NYU), and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
In our conversation today, we dive into kids in crisis, exploring the butterfly effect of crisis impacting teens and young adults. We discuss the significance of the gut microbiome, dispelling myths surrounding antibiotics and addressing the resulting global health crisis. We touch on PANS, PANDAS, rheumatic fever, and strategies for restoring the gut microbiome of children, post-antibiotics. We also look at the significance of food labeling and constipation in children, explore the importance of the vagus nerve and heart rate variability, and examine the impact of sugar, glyphosate, and other forever chemicals.
Stay tuned for today's insightful and enlightening conversation with Dr. Elisa Song as we dive deeply into crucial aspects affecting pediatric health and wellness.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Dr Song discusses the crisis surrounding the health of children and the shifts and trends she has seen in pediatric medicine over the last two decades
Why do we need to address the root cause of illness instead of just treating the symptoms?
How autoimmune disease rates in children are rising
The importance of empowering teens through education and support to make healthy choices
How do antibiotics impact children’s health?
Strategies for restoring the gut microbiome of children after antibiotics
How the vagus nerve impacts the gut microbiome and brain
How sugar affects children’s health
The importance of gut health for brain function and detoxification
How to improve children’s health through diet, exercise, and integrative treatments
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Find out more about Dr Song’s book here
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Ep. 359 Sleep, HRV, and Supplements for Perimenopause and Menopause with Cynthia Thurlow, NP
I am excited to share AMA number eight with all our listeners today, where we dive deep into listener questions concerning sleep and HRV.
In today's AMA episode, we investigate the physiology of sleep, also looking at changes that occur with perimenopause and menopause. We discuss supplements for better sleep, explore sleep hygiene and metrics for REM and deep sleep, examine melatonin and glycine, touch on heart rate variability, and review various gadgets beyond the Aura that can enhance sleep quality.
Join me for a comprehensive exploration of HRV and the benefits of better sleep.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Why middle-aged women experience poor sleep during perimenopause
Why sleep hygiene is essential, particularly during perimenopause and menopause
Which supplements help with better sleep?
The benefits of a low-carb or ketogenic diet for improving sleep quality
How HRT helps to induce better sleep
The benefits of melatonin for improving sleep quality
Why deep sleep is essential for memory consolidation, improving the immune system, and overall health
Factors that could impact heart rate variability (HRV)
How to improve your heart rate variability (HRV)
Gadgets I have found helpful for sleep
Tips for improving sleep quality
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Resources:
Ep. 301 Creatine: The Best Supplement for Better Bones & Brain Health with Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP
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Research:
Nocturia through the menopausal transition and beyond: a narrative review
The influence of high and low levels of estrogen on diurnal urine regulation in young women
Technically sleeping? A clinical single-case study of a commercial sleep robot