The Michele Broad Show

Michele Broad
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The Michele Broad Show, formally Well Women Healthy Lifestyle, is hosted by Certified Nurse Practitioner, Michele Broad. Michele Broad is the go-to wellness whisperer for powerhouse women. A certified women's health nurse practitioner turned online coach, she's on a mission to help busy professionals ditch burnout and reclaim their energy—without fads, fluff, or overwhelm. Whether she's podcasting, coaching, or curating a feel-good subscription box, Michele makes wellness simple, strategic, and totally doable. She bridges the gap between health and hustle, teaching high-achievers how to thrive in their bodies and their businesses. With a voice that's both nurturing and no-nonsense, she empowers women to take the driver's seat in their healthcare journey. Think: smart routines, science-backed strategies, and a serious dose of self-love.. With new guests and thought provoking topics, we are sure you will be inspired on your personal health journey and will benefit in a big way.

  1. Aug 12

    #64 Before You Ask For HRT, Can We Talk About Your Life?

    Hormone therapy has finally become part of the mainstream women's health conversation, and that is a good thing. After decades of women feeling dismissed or undertreated, more women are asking questions, advocating for themselves, and learning about treatment options during perimenopause and menopause. But another problem may be emerging. Women are increasingly arriving at healthcare appointments already convinced that every symptom they are experiencing is hormonal and that estrogen or progesterone will solve it. In this episode, Michele challenges that assumption without dismissing hormone therapy or minimizing the very real symptoms women experience during midlife. She explores why hormones do not operate in isolation, how sleep, stress, nutrition, muscle, insulin, movement, workload, recovery, and other health conditions can influence how a woman feels, and why treatment often works best when we understand the biological environment it is entering. You will also hear why hormone therapy should not be expected to produce weight loss, how symptom improvement can create an opportunity for better lifestyle changes, and why women deserve more education—not simply more prescriptions. This conversation is ultimately about helping women move beyond asking, "What hormone do I need?" and begin asking better questions about their whole health picture. Because the goal is not to become anti-hormone therapy. The goal is to become informed enough to know when treatment makes sense, what it can realistically accomplish, and what you can do alongside it to support your health for the long term.

  2. Jul 29

    #63 Your Body Is Smarter Than You Think Part Three: Your Body Has Been Responding to the Life You've Been Living

    In this final episode of the Your Body Is Smarter Than You Think series, Michele Broad brings together the ideas explored throughout the first two conversations and introduces the philosophy that now guides all of her teaching. If your body is intelligent, and if your hormones don't live in a vacuum, then the next question becomes: What has your body been responding to all along? Drawing on nearly thirty years of caring for women, Michele explains why your biology cannot be separated from the life you've been living. From stress and sleep to relationships, work, caregiving, and everyday habits, every experience influences the way your body adapts and communicates. Rather than chasing isolated symptoms, this episode invites you to become curious about the bigger picture. You'll learn why understanding your body's patterns creates confidence, why observation should come before intervention, and why lasting health begins with seeing the whole story instead of searching for another quick fix. This conversation also marks the beginning of a new direction for the podcast and blog. Moving forward, every episode will explore how the lives we live shape the biology we carry, the foundation of the Michele Broad Method and a new way of thinking about women's health.  In this episode, you'll learn: Why your body is constantly responding to your life, not just your hormones. How stress, sleep, nutrition, relationships, and daily habits shape your biology. The difference between asking "What's wrong with me?" and "What has my body been responding to?" Why curiosity leads to better health decisions than judgment. How understanding your body's patterns builds lasting health confidence. The philosophy behind the Michele Broad Method and where we're headed next.

  3. Jul 22

    #62 The Body Is Smarter Than You Think- Part 2

    What if the symptoms you've been blaming on a single hormone are actually part of a much bigger biological conversation? In Part Two of The Body Is Smarter Than You Think, Michele Broad, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly three decades of clinical experience, explores one of the most important concepts in women's health: your hormones don't live in a vacuum. Rather than viewing estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin, and thyroid hormones as separate systems, Michele explains how your body functions as one beautifully connected biological conversation. Every experience from stress and sleep to relationships, nutrition, movement, and the natural transitions of midlife becomes information your body uses to decide how to respond. You'll also discover why one of Michele's signature teachings has become so important to her practice: Perimenopause didn't begin the conversation. It joined a conversation your biology was already having. This episode will help you move beyond symptom chasing and begin asking better questions; questions that lead to greater understanding, more confident decisions, and a healthier relationship with your body. In this episode you'll learn: Why hormones never work in isolation. How your body responds to the life you've been living. Why symptoms often make more sense when viewed in the context of your whole biology. The difference between asking, "What's wrong with me?" and "What has my body been responding to?" How understanding your biology creates Health Independence. Stop guessing. Start understanding.

  4. Jul 16

    #61 What If Your Body Is Smarter Than You Think? Part One

    Women today know more about perimenopause and menopause than ever before, yet many still don't understand the biology behind what their bodies are actually doing. In this first episode of The Body Is Smarter Than You Think series, Michele shares how her own experiences, nearly three decades of caring for women, and a growing curiosity transformed her philosophy of women's health. Together, you'll explore why understanding your body's biology is far more empowering than simply knowing the name of your symptoms, and why curiosity may be the first step toward true Health Independence. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why women know the language of symptoms but often not the biology behind them How Michele's own journey reshaped her philosophy of women's health Why your body was designed to adapt, not simply stay the same How understanding your biology changes the way you approach your health Why this series begins with trust instead of treatment

  5. Jul 8

    #60 Thinking About Hormone Therapy? Start Here First

    Hormone therapy has become one of the biggest conversations in women's health, but with so much conflicting information online, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Michele Broad, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, takes a different approach. Rather than answering whether hormone therapy is right for you, she explores the questions every woman should ask before making that decision. You'll learn why your symptoms are only one piece of a much larger biological story, how to think beyond quick fixes, and why understanding your body is the foundation of making confident health decisions. In this episode you'll learn: Why hormone therapy shouldn't be the first question you ask. How your life story shapes your biology. Why symptoms are valuable data, not a diagnosis. The role hormone therapy plays within a comprehensive health plan. Why personalized medicine matters when considering treatment options. How to become a more informed and confident partner in your healthcare. If you've been wondering whether hormone therapy is right for you, this episode will help you stop guessing and start understanding.

  6. Jul 1

    #59 The Hidden Things Affecting Your Hormones

    What if your hormones aren't the problem, but the messenger? In this episode, Michele Broad, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, explores one of the most overlooked conversations in women's health: the many hidden factors influencing your hormones long before symptoms appear. Instead of focusing on one hormone or the latest supplement, Michele explains why your body is constantly responding to the life you're living and why understanding those patterns is the first step toward lasting change. You'll learn why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, and mood changes are often the final chapter of a much longer biological story. Michele also shares how your nervous system, stress, blood sugar, recovery, relationships, workload, and daily habits all shape hormone health in ways most women have never been taught. If you've been asking, "What's wrong with me?" This episode will help you begin asking better questions, questions that lead to clarity instead of more guessing. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why hormone symptoms rarely begin with hormones alone. How your nervous system influences hormone function every day. The hidden lifestyle and biological factors affecting your energy, metabolism, and focus. Why high-achieving women often overlook the cost of constantly pushing through. How to recognize the patterns your body has been trying to communicate. A new framework for understanding your health through curiosity instead of fear. Remember: Your hormones don't live in a vacuum. Your body is telling the story your life has written. The goal isn't to fight your biology, it's to understand it.

  7. Jun 24

    #58 Is It Brain Fog or Something Else?

    Why Your Mind Doesn't Feel Like It Used To Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Found yourself rereading the same email three times? Struggled to find words that used to come easily? If so, you're not alone. Brain fog has become one of the most common concerns women bring up during perimenopause and menopause, yet it's often misunderstood. Many women worry they're losing their edge, when in reality, their bodies may be sending important signals that deserve attention. In this episode, Michele explores the real reasons brain fog happens in midlife and why it isn't simply a normal part of aging. You'll learn how hormonal fluctuations, chronic stress, blood sugar instability, poor sleep, and other biological factors can influence memory, focus, and mental clarity. Most importantly, you'll discover why brain fog is often a symptom and not the root problem and how understanding what's happening inside your body can help you reclaim confidence, focus, and trust in yourself again. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why brain fog is a symptom rather than a diagnosis How estrogen affects memory, focus, and cognitive function The connection between stress, cortisol, and mental performance Why blood sugar swings can impact concentration and energy How sleep influences memory and brain health When brain fog may be a sign to investigate deeper health concerns How to stop blaming yourself and start understanding your biology Key Takeaway: Your body isn't working against you. Brain fog may be one of the ways it's communicating that something needs attention. Understanding the root causes can help you move from frustration and fear to clarity and confidence.

  8. Jun 17

    #57 Why What Used to Work Doesn't Work Anymore in Midlife

    For years, you've been rewarded for pushing through. Pushing through long workdays. Pushing through exhaustion. Pushing through stress. Pushing through everyone else's needs before your own. But what happens when the very habits that helped you build your career, care for your family, and achieve your goals start creating consequences for your health? In this episode, I'm exploring the hidden biological cost of self-override and why many women in midlife find themselves wondering why the things that once worked no longer do. You'll learn why this isn't a failure of willpower, discipline, or motivation, but often a reflection of changing biology and a body that is asking for a different approach. This conversation challenges the belief that success requires sacrifice and introduces a new perspective on health, leadership, and sustainable performance. In This Episode We Discuss: Why high-achieving women often normalize symptoms The hidden cost of self-override How stress adaptation can eventually become exhaustion The biological shifts that occur during midlife Why productivity advice often fails women The connection between health, leadership, and performance How to recognize when your body is asking for a different approach A new definition of success that includes well-being

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The Michele Broad Show, formally Well Women Healthy Lifestyle, is hosted by Certified Nurse Practitioner, Michele Broad. Michele Broad is the go-to wellness whisperer for powerhouse women. A certified women's health nurse practitioner turned online coach, she's on a mission to help busy professionals ditch burnout and reclaim their energy—without fads, fluff, or overwhelm. Whether she's podcasting, coaching, or curating a feel-good subscription box, Michele makes wellness simple, strategic, and totally doable. She bridges the gap between health and hustle, teaching high-achievers how to thrive in their bodies and their businesses. With a voice that's both nurturing and no-nonsense, she empowers women to take the driver's seat in their healthcare journey. Think: smart routines, science-backed strategies, and a serious dose of self-love.. With new guests and thought provoking topics, we are sure you will be inspired on your personal health journey and will benefit in a big way.

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  • Creator
    Michele Broad
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025
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