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From your first period to post-menopause, Ask Lively brings you clear, science-backed conversations with leading experts on hormones, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, mental health, nutrition, and more. Each episode is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to understand your body and thrive. Created by Lively app, trusted by millions of women to live in sync with their bodies. https://livelycycle.com/ http://instagram.com/livelycycle/ https://apps.apple.com/US/app/id6447674634 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.lively_app

  1. 9 ago

    The Truth About Breast Implant Illness No One Is Talking About

    The Truth About Breast Implant Illness No One Is Talking About w/ Dr. Robert Whitfield Millions of women have breast implants, yet many have never been told about the growing conversations surrounding breast implant illness (BII). For some, symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, autoimmune issues, and chronic inflammation can appear years after surgery, leaving them searching for answers while being told that everything looks "normal." Join host Nathalia Levterova as she sits down with Dr. Robert Whitfield, board-certified plastic surgeon and one of the leading experts in breast implant illness and explant surgery, to unpack the latest research, common misconceptions, and what women should know if they suspect their implants may be affecting their health. Together, they explore why BII is often overlooked, what emerging evidence is revealing, and how a comprehensive approach can support healing before and after explant surgery. In this episode, you will discover: What breast implant illness is and why its symptoms are often misunderstood or dismissed.What recent research has uncovered about bacterial contamination in implant capsules and why it matters.Why healing involves more than simply removing implants, and the importance of preparing the body before and after explant surgery.Practical first steps to take if you suspect your breast implants may be contributing to your symptoms.Remember: you know your body better than anyone. If something doesn't feel right, you deserve to ask questions, seek evidence-based care, and find healthcare providers who take your concerns seriously. Try the Lively App for Free:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634Lively Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Lively:https://livelycycle.com/Connect with Dr. Robert Whitfield:Website: https://breastimplantillnessexpert.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobertwhitfield/Learn more about the SHARP Method: https://breastimplantillnessexpert.com/sharp-method/Stay connected with Ask Lively: Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can continue bringing you thoughtful conversations that empower you to better understand your body, advocate for your health, and make informed decisions about your care. 💛 Resources & Links

  2. 27 lug

    Trusting Yourself Through Labor: A Doula’s Guide to Birth Prep

    Trusting Yourself Through Labor: A Doula’s Guide to Birth Prep Birth rarely goes exactly as planned, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare for it. The most empowering birth plans aren't about controlling every outcome; they're about understanding your options, communicating your preferences, and feeling confident enough to adapt when the unexpected happens. Join host Nathalia Levterova as she sits down with birth doula, nutritionist, and birth educator Victoria Wagner of Soully Nourished to break down what every expecting parent should know before labor begins. From creating a birth plan to preparing your body, mind, and support team, this conversation is packed with practical guidance to help you approach birth with confidence instead of fear. In this episode, you will discover: Why a birth plan is about preparation, not perfection or control.The key decisions and conversations to have before labor, including induction, cervical checks, pain management, and delayed cord clamping.How partners can become confident advocates throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery.Practical ways to prepare physically, mentally, and emotionally for a positive birth experience, regardless of how your birth unfolds. Remember: there is no "perfect" birth. An empowered birth comes from understanding your choices, building a supportive team, and trusting yourself to make informed decisions every step of the way. Resources & Links: Try the Lively App for Free:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634Lively Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Lively:https://livelycycle.com/Connect with Victoria Wagner (Soully Nourished):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soullynourished/Learn more about Soully Nourished:https://soullynourished.com/Stay connected with Ask Lively: Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep bringing empowering conversations that help you better understand your body, prepare for every season of womanhood, and make informed decisions with confidence. 💛

  3. 14 lug

    The Missing Piece in Your Hormone Health — Your Nervous System with Ashleigh DiLello

    What if your hormones aren't actually the problem? What if they're simply responding to a nervous system that's been stuck in survival mode for far too long? When we think about hormone health, we usually focus on nutrition, supplements, or lifestyle habits. But one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is often overlooked: your nervous system. In this episode, Nathalia Levterova sits down with Bio Emotional Healing® practitioner, brain coach, and speaker Ashleigh DiLello to explore how chronic stress, unresolved emotional patterns, and the way your brain processes experiences can influence your hormones, energy, mood, and overall health. After overcoming two life changing health crises of her own, Ashleigh turned to neuroscience to understand how the brain and nervous system affect the body. Today, she helps people around the world create lasting change by working with the brain instead of constantly fighting against it. In this episode, you'll learn: How chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system can impact your hormones and overall health.Why simply calming your nervous system isn't the same as creating lasting change.How your thoughts, beliefs, and emotional patterns can shape your body's physical response.Practical tools to help you retrain your brain, regulate your nervous system, and support long term healing. If you've been doing everything "right" but still don't feel like yourself, this conversation might help you understand why. Sometimes the missing piece isn't another supplement or another protocol. It's learning how to help your nervous system feel safe again. Resources & Links Try the Lively App for Free: apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634 Follow Lively on Instagram: instagram.com/livelycycle Learn more about Lively: livelycycle.com Connect with Ashleigh DiLello: Website: ashleighdilello.com Instagram: instagram.com/ashleigh_dilello Learn more about Bio Emotional Healing®: bioemotionalhealing.com If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, follow the show, and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations that empower you to better understand your hormones, your body, and your health. 💛

  4. 28 giu

    Is Your Gut Wrecking Your Hormones? What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dane Johnson

    Could your gut be the missing piece behind your hormone symptoms? Many women struggle with bloating, painful periods, acne, fatigue, brain fog, or mood changes without realizing these issues may have more to do with their gut than their hormones. Your digestive system plays a key role in inflammation, nutrient absorption, hormone metabolism, and overall hormonal health. In this episode, host Nathalia Levterova sits down with Dane Johnson, Board Certified Nutritionist and Founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle. After reversing his own severe Crohn's disease through nutrition and lifestyle changes, Dane has spent years helping people uncover the root causes of chronic gut issues and build lasting health. Together, they explore the powerful connection between gut health and women's hormones, along with practical steps you can start taking today. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why gut health has such a big impact on your hormones, menstrual cycle, skin, mood, and energy. - The five key imbalances that often sit at the root of chronic digestive issues. - How pathogens, nutrition, and targeted supplements may support gut healing. - Simple changes that can help improve both your gut health and your hormones over time. If you've been treating the symptoms without finding real answers, this conversation offers a different perspective. Supporting your gut may be one of the most important things you can do for your hormones and your long term health. Resources & Links Try the Lively App for Free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634 Follow Lively on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelycycle Learn more about Lively: https://livelycycle.com/ Learn more about Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/ Connect with Dane Johnson: Instagram: @crohns_colitis_lifestyle YouTube: Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, follow the show, and leave us a review. It helps us bring more conversations that empower women to better understand their bodies, hormones, and health.

  5. 14 giu

    Is painful sex normal? What a pelvic floor therapist actually sees w/ Dr. Sara Reardon

    Painful sex is far more common than most women realize, yet it’s still something many suffer through in silence. Whether it shows up during certain phases of your cycle, after childbirth, or during perimenopause and menopause, pain is never something you should simply accept as part of being a woman. In this episode of Ask Lively, Nathalia sits down with Dr. Sara Reardon, board certified pelvic floor physical therapist, author, and founder of The V-Hive, to explore one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health. Together, they unpack the real reasons sex can become painful, how hormones and pelvic floor health are connected, and why so many women struggle to find answers. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of pelvic floor dysfunction, what pelvic floor therapy actually involves, and the practical steps you can take to support your body, improve intimacy, and feel more comfortable in your own skin. In this episode, we cover: • The most common causes of painful sex • How pelvic floor dysfunction can impact intimacy and everyday life • The role hormones play throughout your cycle, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause• What to expect from pelvic floor physical therapy • Simple ways to support pelvic floor health at home If you've ever wondered whether painful sex is normal, this conversation is for you. Because while pain may be common, it should never be ignored, and there are solutions that can help. Resources & Links • Try the Lively App for free:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634 • Follow Lively on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livelycycle • Learn more about Lively:https://livelycycle.com/ • Connect with Dr. Sara Reardon (@the.vagina.whisperer): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thevagwhisperer • Explore The V-Hive:https://thevhive.com • Dr. Sara Reardon's book: FLOORED: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage Enjoyed this episode? Follow Ask Lively, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation. Every woman deserves access to honest, evidence based conversations about her body and health.

  6. 31 mag

    Your Liver & Your Hormones: The Connection No One Talks About w/ Dr. Tabitha Lowry

    What if the key to better hormone health has less to do with your hormones and more to do with your liver?When we think about PMS, painful periods, acne, bloating, or breast tenderness, most of us immediately focus on hormones. But according to Dr. Tabitha Lowry, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is often overlooked. Your liver plays a critical role in how hormones are processed and cleared from the body, and when that process isn't working optimally, it can affect far more than you might think.In this episode of Ask Lively, Nathalia sits down with licensed Naturopathic Doctor and women's hormone health expert Dr. Tabitha Lowry to explore the surprising connection between liver health and hormone balance. Together, they break down why estrogen metabolism matters, how modern lifestyles can put extra pressure on the liver, and what simple changes can help support both your hormones and overall wellbeing.In this episode, you'll discover:- Why the liver is one of the most important organs for hormone balance- The connection between estrogen metabolism, PMS, acne, heavy periods, and breast tenderness- Everyday habits that may be putting extra stress on your liver- Practical ways to support your body's natural detoxification processes- Simple lifestyle changes that can make a difference throughout your cycleThis conversation sheds light on a part of hormone health that rarely gets the attention it deserves and offers practical insights you can start applying right away.Resources & LinksTry the Lively App for Free:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634Lively Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Lively:https://livelycycle.com/Connect with Dr. Tabitha Lowry:Instagram: @drtabithalowryEnjoyed the episode? Follow Ask Lively, subscribe, and leave a review to help us continue bringing you expert conversations on women's health, hormones, and healing.

  7. 17 mag

    Blood sugar: The Cycle Saboteur w/ Dr. Nirali Jain

    What if the real reason behind your hormonal struggles isn’t your hormones at all, but your blood sugar? From irregular cycles and PMS to low energy and fertility challenges, unstable glucose levels can quietly throw your body off balance. And the surprising part is that most women were never taught to look at blood sugar as a key piece of the puzzle. So what can you actually do about it in real life? In this episode, Nathalia sits down with Dr. Nirali Jain, board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, to unpack how blood sugar influences your cycle, hormones, and fertility. Together, they break it down into clear, practical steps you can start applying right away. In this episode, you’ll learn: how insulin functions as a powerful reproductive hormone and affects ovulationwhy blood sugar spikes matter even if you don’t have PCOS or diabeteswhat role glucose plays in egg quality, implantation, and fertilitysimple, realistic ways to stabilize your blood sugar and support your cycleYour body isn’t working against you. It’s responding to what you give it every day. And when you start supporting your blood sugar, everything else can begin to fall into place. Resources & Links Try the Lively App for free:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634 Follow Lively on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livelycycle Learn more about Lively:https://livelycycle.com/ Connect with Dr. Nirali Jain on Instagram:@eggspert_md Stay connected with Ask Lively. Follow the podcast, subscribe, and leave a review to help us keep bringing you clear, honest conversations about your body and your health.

  8. 26 apr

    A Gut-First Approach to Women’s Health w/ Savannah Regensburger

    What if your hormones aren’t the root of the problem, but simply the signal? From bloating and acne to painful periods and irregular cycles, many of the symptoms we tend to blame on hormones actually begin much deeper, in the gut. When digestion isn’t working as it should, when inflammation builds up or the microbiome is out of balance, your hormones often respond accordingly. So where do you actually start if you want to support your cycle in a sustainable way? In this episode, Nathalia sits down with clinical nutritionist Savannah Regensburger to explore the connection between gut health and hormones in a way that feels clear, realistic, and applicable to everyday life. No extremes, no overwhelm, just practical insights you can actually use. In this episode, you’ll learn: how your gut and hormones communicate and why this connection affects everything from PMS to acnewhich common foods may be quietly contributing to inflammation and hormonal imbalancethe key nutrients and habits that support natural detox and hormone regulationsimple, realistic shifts in your diet and lifestyle that can make a real difference over timeYour body isn’t working against you. It’s constantly communicating. And when you start supporting your gut, you’re also supporting your hormones, your cycle, and your overall wellbeing in a way that lasts. Resources & Links Try the Lively App for free:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634Follow Lively on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Lively:https://livelycycle.com/Recommended by Savannah: “This Is Your Brain on Food”https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316536822“The Gut Immune Connection”https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063014785 ---

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From your first period to post-menopause, Ask Lively brings you clear, science-backed conversations with leading experts on hormones, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, mental health, nutrition, and more. Each episode is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to understand your body and thrive. Created by Lively app, trusted by millions of women to live in sync with their bodies. https://livelycycle.com/ http://instagram.com/livelycycle/ https://apps.apple.com/US/app/id6447674634 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.lively_app

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  • Creatore
    Lively: #1 Cycle Syncing, Period Tracker App
  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
  • Puntate
    23
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
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    © Lively: #1 Cycle Syncing, Period Tracker App
  • Sito web del podcast
    Ask Lively

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