Limitless Health - Alternative Solutions for Women 40+

Kate McDowell
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Tired of being told your labs are “normal” when you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or stuck in survival mode? Welcome to The Limitless Health Podcast — the show for women ready to go beyond symptom management and uncover the root causes of autoimmune issues, hormone imbalances, chronic fatigue, and stubborn health struggles. I’m Kate McDowell, Holistic Nutritionist + Consulting Hypnotist, and I’ll guide you through the deeper healing work — from mineral balance and nervous system support to subconscious reprogramming with hypnosis and NLP. If you’re ready to reclaim your energy, clarity, and confidence — you’re in the right place.

  1. How Survival Mode Becomes a Way of Life

    JAN 20

    How Survival Mode Becomes a Way of Life

    Send us a text Managing isn’t the same as living. There are seasons where life looks fine on the outside, but internally something feels muted. You’re functioning, pushing through, and doing what needs to be done, yet you don’t feel fully present in your own life. In this episode, Kate explores the subtle but powerful difference between managing your life and actually living it. This isn’t a conversation about motivation or pushing harder. It’s about recognizing when being “strong” has quietly become a survival strategy, and why slowing down, stopping, or needing support can feel strangely unsafe. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, emotionally flat, or stuck in autopilot despite doing everything right, this episode will help you see that pattern differently. This is not about fixing yourself.  It’s about recognizing what’s been running in the background so change becomes possible. Ready for the next step? If this episode resonates and you’d like support navigating what comes next, you can book a free exploratory call here: 👉 https://www.alignednaturalhealth.com To go deeper into the patterns discussed in this episode, check out Kate’s book:  Standing Somewhere New: Recognizing the Pattern That Changed Everything 📘 Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Standing-Somewhere-New-Recognizing-Everything-ebook/dp/B0GHGVM5VV 📘 USA: https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Somewhere-New-Recognizing-Everything-ebook/dp/B0GHGVM5VV *** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

    8 min
  2. How to Set Health Goals That Actually Work (And Stop Sabotaging Yourself in 2026)

    12/30/2025

    How to Set Health Goals That Actually Work (And Stop Sabotaging Yourself in 2026)

    Send us a text Another January, another set of health goals... but what if the reason you’re not following through has nothing to do with willpower? In this episode of the Limitless Health Podcast, Kate McDowell teams up with NLP trainer Surinder Gill to unpack why your best intentions so often lead to frustration—and how to finally make your health goals stick in 2026. This isn’t another surface-level pep talk. It’s a deep dive into the subconscious patterns, limiting beliefs, and emotional blocks that drive self-sabotage—and how to use goal-setting strategies that actually work. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: Why your 2026 health goals might already be set up to failThe real reason willpower doesn’t workHow your unconscious mind creates patterns you don’t even noticeWhat to do when your weight loss goals keep stallingThe SMART goal framework, and why most people misuse itHow to align your goals with your emotional state for lasting successTools to finally stop sabotaging your own progress 🔗 Links & Resources: 🎟️ Surinder’s 2-Day NLP Training in Ottawa:  https://gill-training-systems.com/nlp-2day-1272-7334 🌐 Learn more about Surinder’s work:  https://gill-training-systems.com 💬 Want help setting goals that stick this year?  Email Kate: info@alignednaturalhealth.com ✅ Call to Action: If your 2026 health goals feel like déjà vu, this episode will shift everything. ✨ Ready to set goals that actually lead to change?  Reach out for support: info@alignednaturalhealth.com *** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

    33 min
  3. Why You Know Better but Still Feel Stuck: How Limiting Beliefs Keep Repeating

    12/16/2025

    Why You Know Better but Still Feel Stuck: How Limiting Beliefs Keep Repeating

    Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I know better… so why do I keep doing this?” In this episode of the Limitless Health Podcast, Kate explores why insight alone does not change deeply rooted patterns, and what actually creates lasting transformation. You will learn how limiting beliefs are formed during emotional moments, how subconscious patterns get stored in the nervous system, and why willpower fails even when you are self-aware and doing the work. This conversation breaks down how emotional imprints from the past continue to shape your reactions, health, relationships, and decisions long after life has changed, and how timeline work helps release these patterns at the root. This Episode Is For You If: You feel stuck even though you are self-aware and tryingYou notice emotional reactions that do not match your current lifeYou struggle with overwhelm, self-doubt, people pleasing, or overthinkingYou feel tension or resistance when moving toward what you wantYou are tired of trying to “fix” yourself without lasting resultsIn This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why repeating patterns are not flaws but subconscious safety strategiesHow limiting beliefs are formed as emotional conclusions, not thoughtsWhy the nervous system does not automatically update old beliefsThe difference between insight and true subconscious changeWhat timeline work is and why it works at the root levelWhat happens when a belief collapses instead of being forced awayKey Takeaways: You are not repeating the problem. You are repeating the programmingYou cannot think your way out of a memory your body still believes is happeningWillpower does not rewire emotional imprintsReal change happens at the level of memory and meaningYou do not become powerful. You remember that you always wereTry This Reflection: Think of a belief or pattern you have tried to change for years. Notice where you feel it in your body.  Notice the emotion connected to it. Then gently ask your unconscious mind:  “If this belief had a beginning, when might that have been?” You do not need an answer right now. Opening the question alone creates movement. Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode sparked recognition and you sense that something old may still be running the show, you are invited to book a free clarity call. This is a simple, pressure-free conversation where we explore what has been keeping you stuck, the patterns underneath, and what your next step could be. 👉 Book your free clarity call here: https://link.alignednaturalhealth.com/widget/bookings/clarity2 Thank you for being here and for being willing to look beneath the surface of your story.  I will see you in the next episode. *** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

    9 min
  4. Weight Gain After 40: How Thyroid, Stress & Sleep Are the Hidden Drivers

    10/21/2025

    Weight Gain After 40: How Thyroid, Stress & Sleep Are the Hidden Drivers

    Send us a text Is your body no longer responding to diet and exercise the way it used to? In this episode, we unpack the real reasons women over 40 struggle with weight gain, low energy, skin issues, and sleepless nights — and spoiler: it’s not just about calories or willpower. Functional health expert Andres Ayesta joins Kate to explore the “under the hood” causes behind frustrating symptoms, including thyroid imbalances, chronic stress, poor sleep, and unresolved mindset patterns. If you've been beating your body up with intense workouts and strict diets only to feel worse, this episode is your wake-up call. ✨ What You’ll Learn: Why conventional advice like “eat less, move more” fails after 40How thyroid function and stress hormones affect metabolismThe surprising link between poor sleep and belly fatWhy mindset and early childhood beliefs influence your health todayThe impact of over-exercising and under-eating on hormone healthPractical tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, and rebalance your systemWhy self-awareness is the first step toward healing📌 Connect with Andres Ayesta: Instagram: @andresayesta YouTube: @AndresAyesta TikTok: @andresthedietitian Website: www.planosnutrition.com 📌 Connect with Kate McDowell & Aligned Natural Health: YouTube: @AlignedNaturalHealth Website: www.alignednaturalhealth.com Email: info@alignednaturalhealth.com ✅ Subscribe to the podcast to break free from the symptom-chasing cycle and unlock your limitless health — naturally. *** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

    42 min
  5. Your Body Isn’t Broken! It’s Following Orders

    10/14/2025

    Your Body Isn’t Broken! It’s Following Orders

    Send us a text Are your symptoms trying to protect you? What if your body isn’t broken - it’s responding exactly as it’s been told to? In this deeply personal episode, Kate shares the mindset shift that changed everything in her healing journey with MS.  You’ll learn how subconscious beliefs, unprocessed emotions, and disempowering stories may be quietly fueling your illness, and how reclaiming your personal power could change your entire path forward. Whether you’re navigating MS, autoimmune symptoms, or just feeling stuck, this episode offers insight, hope, and a grounded way to shift what’s possible. ✅  Call to Action  Ready to explore what’s really possible in your healing journey? Join the MS Inner Circle free this month — and start taking back your health from the inside out. 👉 Join here 🎧 3 Takeaways: Discover how to shift from powerless patient to empowered participant in your healingUnderstand the surprising link between subconscious programming and physical symptomsHear how others are using mindset, hypnosis, and natural tools to feel better — without side effects *** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

    16 min
  6. How Emotional Patterns Fuel Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis and What to Do Instead

    08/19/2025

    How Emotional Patterns Fuel Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis and What to Do Instead

    Send us a text Episode Summary What if your symptoms weren’t proof your body is broken… but messages pointing you toward what’s really going on? In this episode, I sit down with Daniele, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in his early twenties. After years of flare-ups, procedures, and fear of the “incurable” label, he began questioning the conventional narrative that autoimmune disease means the body is attacking itself. That search led him to uncover the emotional patterns behind IBD—and eight years later, he’s still symptom-free. Together, we unpack: 💡 Why your body is not attacking itself—and what’s really happening with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis💡 The specific emotional triggers he sees connected to IBD symptoms💡 How fear and flare-ups can trap people in a vicious cycle (and how to break free)💡 The role of belief, mindset, and biology in creating lasting change💡 Practical first steps you can take today to start shifting your relationship with your healthIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of symptoms and frustration, this conversation will give you a whole new perspective—and hope that real change is possible. Connect with Daniele Directly on Facebook 👉 facebook group After joining the group you will be able to watch Daniele’s presentation at https://htlive.net 2023 in Las Vegas on "Overcoming IBD through personal transformation" Resources & Next Steps Share this episode with someone who’s struggling with Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, or IBD.Subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations about root cause health and mindset shifts.Want support beyond medicine? Book a free call with Kate*** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

    44 min
  7. The Real Reason You Still Feel Stuck With MS (It’s Not Just Physical)

    08/07/2025

    The Real Reason You Still Feel Stuck With MS (It’s Not Just Physical)

    Send us a text Summary: If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I still dealing with this?”—this episode is for you. I’m opening up about my own MS journey and the mindset shift that changed everything. It’s not just about nutrition or movement (yes, those matter), but the way we think, what we focus on, and what we believe about our bodies. If you’re constantly focused on getting away from symptoms, you’re not alone—but it might be keeping you stuck. Let's shift that. Inside this episode, we talk about: Why being mad at your body could be blocking your healingWhat happens when you focus on what you don’t wantThe mantra that helped me—and so many others—start seeing real shiftsHow your unconscious mind listens (and why that matters)What’s really possible when you start thinking differentlyWhat I want you to know: You’re not broken. You’re not doing it wrong. But you do have more personal power than you’ve been told. Start by asking: What do I actually want? Try this today: Write down 1–3 things you want more of in your life. Say them out loud. Say them often. And if you want to share them with someone who gets it, DM me on Instagram. I’d love to cheer you on. Want help figuring out your next step? Let’s talk. Book a free screening and we’ll look at what’s really going on and how I can support you. 🔗 Let’s Connect: Instagram | TikTok | Website Hashtags: #MSsupport #MindsetMatters #AutoimmuneWellness #RootCauseHealing #HolisticHealthJourney #UnstuckWithMS #NaturalHealthCare #EmotionalHealing #HealthBeyondSymptoms #EverydayGettingHealthier *** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

    12 min
  8. "Why Am I So Tired All the Time?" Understanding MS Fatigue & What You Can Do About it

    07/29/2025

    "Why Am I So Tired All the Time?" Understanding MS Fatigue & What You Can Do About it

    Send us a text What if your MS fatigue isn’t just about your physical body? In this eye-opening episode, Kate McDowell from Aligned Natural Health offers a powerful reframe on chronic exhaustion. You’ll discover why your body might be protecting, not failing you, and how your subconscious mind could be the missing piece you've never considered. Kate dives into how MS fatigue is often linked to subconscious patterns, nervous system dysregulation, and emotional loops - more than just energy depletion.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why MS fatigue may be more about energy protection than energy productionThe connection between your nervous system, trauma, and fatigueHow subconscious fear loops add to exhaustionSimple mindset shifts that create real physical impactWhy listening—not pushing—is key to long-term reliefLinks Mentioned: 👉 Work with Kate: www.alignednaturalhealth.com/podcast 👉 Follow on Instagram: @alignednaturalhealth 👉 Watch on YouTube: @alignednaturalhealth ✨ Call to Action: If this episode gave you a new way to look at your fatigue or sparked hope, please leave a 5-star review. It helps other women with MS discover the show and see that there is another way forward. Hashtags: #MSfatigue #mswarrior #tiredwithMS #MindBodyConnection #FatigueRecovery #NaturalMSRelief #RootCauseRelief #WomenWithMS #SubconsciousSupport #NLPtools *** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

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Tired of being told your labs are “normal” when you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or stuck in survival mode? Welcome to The Limitless Health Podcast — the show for women ready to go beyond symptom management and uncover the root causes of autoimmune issues, hormone imbalances, chronic fatigue, and stubborn health struggles. I’m Kate McDowell, Holistic Nutritionist + Consulting Hypnotist, and I’ll guide you through the deeper healing work — from mineral balance and nervous system support to subconscious reprogramming with hypnosis and NLP. If you’re ready to reclaim your energy, clarity, and confidence — you’re in the right place.

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