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It's a Jenna solo episode today and she's breaking down the results of her DUTCH hormone test as well as giving you insight into the root cause approach to balancing your hormones.
Topics covered in today's episode include:
Symptoms of hormonal imbalancesThe 6 root cause approaches to healing your hormonesWhat is a DUTCH test & how do you order oneWho should be getting a DUTCH test done?Jenna's hormonal symptoms and why she wanted to get a test doneThe results of Jenna's DUTCH testActions Jenna is taking and changes she is making to her life to improve her hormonal imbalancesThe importance of foundational health when it comes to your hormones
NOTE: When talking about blood glucose numbers in this episode, we are discussing fasting blood glucose levels.

Join us as we give some life updates and share the things that have been working for us (health-wise) these days! Jill is sharing her new beginning and why she feels the best she has physically and mentally in such a long time, and Jenna is sharing her two mindset tips when dealing with a hard situation. We talk about the differences Jill has noticed by taking amino acids and increasing her protein intake, how both of us have finally settled into a healthy mindset with our bodies and health, and our new and improved business ventures.
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Today we are joined by Dr. Ben Lynch, a naturopathic doctor, the President of Seeking Health, author of Dirty Genes, a pioneer in genetic health and an outspoken voice in the functional health community. We're diving deep into the topic of genetic health and as Dr. Lynch says, “The best way you can influence your genes is having the mindset that you are the boss of your genes.” This episode is packed with knowledge about how to be the boss of your own health, and through testimonials, Dr. Lynch shares the importance and power of functional wellness.

Topics on this episode include:
How/why Dr. Lynch became a naturopathic doctorWhat is epigenetics? And how can we influence our genes?The difference between genes that are born dirty and genes that act dirtyUnderstanding genetic variations like the MTHFR mutationWhat Dr. Lynch recommends if you are looking to understand your genes betterThe dangers of folic acid in general, but especially on pregnant women and those who are looking to conceiveWhat you should look for in a pre-natalThe culprits of chronic acne and what to do about itSeeking Health's new acne product:What he means by “common sense stuff isn’t common practice” when it comes to taking care of your health& much more!
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Today we are joined by Angelo Keely, the co-founder and CEO of Kion, an active lifestyle, supplement and functional food company, dedicated to helping people fully experience a fun and active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions. We first learn about Angelo's upbringing and how his life's hardships led him to creating Kion, followed by diving deep into the world of protein, amino acids, protein muscle synthesis and more. He is the exact person we needed on GUT TALK to answer all of our questions on these topics. (See below for a link to purchase your Kion amnio acids!)
We’re covering a lot on this episode so get ready to learn more about: 
Why is eating enough protein so important, especially for women? How much protein should we be consuming? And from what sources? Why are amino acids important if you are struggling to put on muscle?How do amino acids impact people at different ages differently? 20s, 30s, 40s?Why is muscle important for body composition?Why are certain protein sources better than others?How do amino acids help improve your energy? Why are they a power house for muscle synthesis?What about collagen? Should women in their 20s and 30s be taking it? What if you struggle eating the recommended amount of protein?What if you’re vegan or vegetarian?What’s in Kion Aminos, why is it so good, and how do I take it?
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Jill and Jenna sit down with a dream guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten, a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine to discuss her book "Is this Normal?" They dive deep into the topics of birth control, women's hormones, PCOS, how to eat to support your cycle, what to do if you have painful periods, sex education and more.
Topics:
Why gut health is so important for hormone healthHow to stop taking birth control if you want toWhat is PCOS and how to tell if you have itPainful periods, period health and transition off birth controlProstaglandins and endometriosisAbout Dr. Brighten's new book & why she wrote itThe shame around feminine genitaliaA candid conversation around period shameDisinformation on fertility awarenessMood side effects of the pillHow the pill can impact your mental healthThe importance of being your own health advocateHow women’s medicine is changingMore about Dr. Brighten's book

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Today on GUT TALK, we are joined by Mallory Rowan. She’s a business owner, social media creator, course creator, runs a successful real estate business in Ottawa, Canada with her partner, a business mentor, speaker and wait for it— hit $1M net worth by the age of 29. We are excited to have Mal on the show for 2 reasons--1. Because we don't hear enough women talk about the struggles of overworking and 2. Mal has turned her burnout story into a successful self-made millionaire and has helped tens of thousands of people, while also taking care of her health.
Episode 82 topics include:
Mal’s burnout: "I built a global, six-figure business and it almost killed me"How running the six figure business, being a powerlifter, and putting her eggs in too many baskets caused hair loss, multiple sicknesses and other symptomsHow her relationship stayed strong through building successful businessesHer tips on setting boundaries, and the exact tools she uses to create those boundariesWhy she quit alcohol and has not had a drink in 2 years--her journey being alcohol free, what made her stop drinking and what life is like without alcohol& more!
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