Nourishing Our Sanity

Kymber Maulden
  • 4.8 (23)
  • Alternative Health

Join your host, Kymber Maulden, a women’s nutrition consultant and trauma-informed somatic coach, as she dives deeply into the world of women’s health, approached through the lens of female physiology, relationships, development, and culture.In each episode, Kymber dedicates herself to unpacking complex topics and memes that relate to or impact a modern’s woman’s wellbeing. She zooms out and applies an evolutionary, historical, and cultural lens when needed, and she zooms in and shares anecdotes, physiological breakdowns, and personal stories from her own life and professional work.Not always politically correct, always nuanced in her views, and with the aim of scientific accuracy and intellectual honesty, Kymber takes you on an exploration into what female nourishment, for the sake of sanity, can look like.

  1. Sep 29

    32. Perimenopause, HRT, and What Women should Know about Aging

    Kymber takes a deeper look at perimenopause, aging and the complicated conversation around hormone replacement therapy. Rather than viewing menopause as an isolated hormonal transition, she explores the broader question of what a woman’s health, relationship with her body and relationship with aging looked like before entering this stage of life. She also unpacks the history of HRT, the broader effects of estrogen on the nervous system and stress response, and why addressing underlying metabolic and physiological imbalances are an integral part of the conversation. Today on Nourishing Our Sanity: How trauma can shape a woman’s relationship with aging and her changing bodyWhat perimenopause actually is and what changes women can expectThe complicated history of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)Why estrogen is more than a sex hormone — and how it interacts with the nervous system and stress responseWhy HRT isn’t a substitute for addressing underlying metabolic, thyroid, blood sugar and stress-related issues Where to find Kymber: Instagram: @kymbermauldenSubstack: @kymbermauldenWebsite: kymbermaulden.comEmail: sheheals@kymbermaulden.com  Resources: Kymber’s HTMA ConsultationMotherhood Until Yesterday (Correction: I said before in the episode)The 2002 Study (WHI) Rossouw et al., "Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women," JAMA, 2002Where HRT's popularity started (the paid-promotion history) Background on Dr. Robert Wilson and Feminine ForeverBackground on the book itselfWhat The Menopause Society says now Reader-friendly summary of the 2022 position statementThe formal position statement (for anyone who wants the clinical version)Ray Peat perspective (for balance/alternative viewpoint) General site, where listeners can browse his full article libraryHis book, From PMS to Menopause: Female Hormones in Context covers his estrogen/progesterone framework directly — a full copy is archived here *This show is produced by Mountain Valley Media*

  2. Sep 8

    31. The Root Cause of binge eating, food obsession, & the Path to Healing with Amber Romaniuk

    Kymber sits down with Amber Romaniuk to explore binge eating, food addiction, and the complex relationship between food and emotional well-being. Amber shares her personal journey with binge eating and purging, what ultimately helped her heal, and her perspective on the roots of food addiction.  Today on Nourishing Our Sanity: Amber’s journey through binge eating, purging, and food addictionWhat is food addiction, and what drives compulsive eating?Challenging each other’s perspectives on sugar and processed foodsHow Amber and Kymber each healed their relationship with foodWhere to find Amber: Instagram: @amberromaniukPodcast: No SugarcoatingWebsite: amberapproved.ca Emotional Eating Quiz: Take the Emotional Eating QuizFree Hormone Imbalance Quiz: Take the Hormone Imbalance QuizComplimentary 30-Minute Body Freedom Session: Body FreedomWhere to find Kymber: Instagram: @kymbermauldenSubstack: @kymbermauldenWebsite: kymbermaulden.comEmail: sheheals@kymbermaulden.com  Additional Links The original study behind the "sugar beats cocaine" claim:  Intense Sweetness Surpasses Cocaine RewardCambridge researchers laying out why the animal-to-human extrapolation is shaky: Obesity and the brain: how convincing is the addiction model?The human evidence (or lack of it) on sugar addiction: “Markus & Rogers, 2017, Appetite — "Eating dependence and weight gain; no human evidence for a 'sugar-addiction' model of overweight." 1,495 people tested, and sugar-only foods showed almost no addiction-like pattern (5%), while high-fat/savory and high-fat/sweet combos did (25–30%)The more accessible theoretical critique of the whole framework: Is food addiction a valid and useful concept?Layne Norton, PhD, refutes sugar addiction claims & Mark Hyman’s Views: Biolayne | Evidence-based research, fitness training, and coachingWhy Sugar Did Not Cause the Obesity EpidemicDarth Hyman Claims Sugar Causes 70% of Disease | What the Fitness | BiolayneCritical Debunking of Cerebral Allergy Hypothesis: Clinical Ecology—A Critical AppraisalDubious Allergy-Related Practices: Clinical Ecology and the Feingold Diet | QuackwatchClinical ecology Resources Kymber’s HTMA Consultation *This show is produced by Mountain Valley Media*

  3. Aug 25

    30. Hormonal Birth Control: Exploring the historical, cultural, & physiological Consequences

    Kymber takes a critical look at hormonal birth control through historical, cultural, and physiological lenses. She explores how hormonal contraception alters the communication between the brain, reproductive system, and the rest of the body, and reflects on the politicization of women’s health. Today on Nourishing Our Sanity: Kymber’s experience with backlash around cycle trackingThe history of birth control and how cultural attitudes shape women’s reproductive healthThe female cycle, hormonal communication, and what changes with hormonal birth controlWhat happens when women stop taking hormonal birth control and the concept of “post-birth-control syndrome”Why restoring hormonal and neurological function may require more than simply stopping the pillWhere to find Kymber: Instagram: @kymbermauldenSubstack: @kymbermauldenWebsite: kymbermaulden.comEmail: sheheals@kymbermaulden.com Resources: Kymber’s HTMA Consultation *This show is produced by Mountain Valley Media*

  4. Jul 15

    29. Female Glucose Metabolism: Blood sugar myths, food fears, & why we NEED carbs!

    Today, Kymber challenges common narratives around blood sugar, carbohydrates, and metabolic health. Drawing from both her personal health journey and her work with clients, she explores why blood sugar regulation is about far more than sugar itself.  Today on Nourishing Our Sanity: The relationship between stress, the nervous system, and blood sugar regulationHyperglycemia and what it can reveal about metabolic healthDebunking common myths about carbohydrates and sugarKymber's experience with the paleo, keto and carnivore dietsSeparating metabolic science from health and diet industry marketingWhere to find Kymber: Instagram: @kymbermauldenSubstack: @kymbermauldenWebsite: kymbermaulden.comEmail: sheheals@kymbermaulden.com Resources: Kymber’s HTMA Consultation *This show is produced by Mountain Valley Media*

  5. Jun 29

    28. An Honest Conversation about Breast Implant Illness with explant surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield

    Kymber speaks with explant surgeon, Dr. Robert Whitfield, about the complexities of breast implants, breast implant illness and the decision many women face when considering removal. They explore why some bodies respond poorly to implants, how bacterial contamination and immune responses may play a role, and what women should consider before and after explant surgery.  Today on Nourishing Our Sanity: Understanding your individual risk profile and how different bodies respond to implantsBreast implant illness: bacterial contamination, immune responses, and potential complicationsExplant surgery: what the removal process looks like and what women should knowFat transfer and other considerations after deciding against implantsWhere to find Dr. Rob: Instagram: @robertwhitfieldmdWebsite: drrobertwhitfield.comPodcast: The Dr. Robert Whitfield ShowBook: Breast Implants, Explant Surgery and Breast Implant IllnessWhere to find Kymber: Instagram: @kymbermauldenSubstack: @kymbermauldenWebsite: kymbermaulden.comEmail: sheheals@kymbermaulden.com Resources: Kymber’s HTMA Consultation *This show is produced by Mountain Valley Media*

  6. Jun 8

    27. My Jewish Conversion Journey: Thoughts on Zionism, God, & Belonging

    In this deeply personal episode, Kymber reflects on her journey toward Judaism, exploring the spiritual, cultural and political ideas that shaped her path. She discusses the evolution of her political framework, unpacks the historical meaning of Zionism and shares her thoughts on antisemitism, identity, and belonging.  Today on Nourishing Our Sanity: Kymber’s Jewish conversion journey and the essay that shaped itThe evolution of Kymber’s political and cultural worldviewZionism, antisemitism and the historical context surrounding bothWrestling with God: spirituality, doubt and Jewish thoughtFinding belonging, community and acceptance through JudaismWhere to find Kymber: Instagram: @kymbermauldenSubstack: @kymbermauldenWebsite: kymbermaulden.comEmail: sheheals@kymber-maulden.com Resources: Kymber’s HTMA Consultation *This show is produced by Mountain Valley Media*

  7. Mar 16

    26. How to live, work, and heal through grief with Mira Simone

    Kymber speaks with Mira Simone about the deeply personal and transformative experience of grief following the death of Mira’s partner, Brian. Mira shares what it was like to accompany him through the end of his life and reflects on how grief has reshaped her relationships, identity and work. Together, they explore the nonlinear nature of mourning, the parallels between grief and major developmental stages and how learning to sit with loss can open the door to deeper connection, healing and meaning. Today on Nourishing Our Sanity: Mira’s relationship with Brian and what it was like to steward him through deathWhy grief is nonlinear and not something we simply “get over”How grief parallels with developmental transitions Female life stages and how widowhood reshapes identityHow grief can deepen connection, meaning, and the work of helping othersWhere to find Mira: Instagram: @newmoonmiraWebsite: newmoonmira.com Where to find Kymber: Instagram: @kymbermauldenSubstack: @kymbermauldenWebsite: kymbermaulden.comEmail: sheheals@kymber-maulden.com Resources: Kymber’s HTMA Consultation *This show is produced by Mountain Valley Media*

  8. Feb 16

    25. The power of the Big Five Personality framework in women's health research

    In this episode, Kymber explores personality through a grounded, research-based lens, contrasting popular frameworks with the empirically derived Big Five model. She unpacks why systems like astrology can feel compelling while often missing the mark, and reflects on how healing, life experience and conscious growth can meaningfully shape who we become over time. Today on Nourishing Our Sanity: What distinguishes the Big Five personality model from other personality frameworksCommon critiques of astrology and why it persists culturallyPersonality traits and patterns across monogamous, non-monogamous, and BDSM communitiesHow personality expresses itself under stress, trauma and relational dynamicsThe capacity for personality change through healing and developmentWhere to find Kymber: Instagram: @kymbermauldenSubstack: @kymbermauldenWebsite: kymbermaulden.comEmail: sheheals@kymber-maulden.com Resources: Kymber’s HTMA Consultation *This show is produced by Mountain Valley Media*

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Join your host, Kymber Maulden, a women’s nutrition consultant and trauma-informed somatic coach, as she dives deeply into the world of women’s health, approached through the lens of female physiology, relationships, development, and culture.In each episode, Kymber dedicates herself to unpacking complex topics and memes that relate to or impact a modern’s woman’s wellbeing. She zooms out and applies an evolutionary, historical, and cultural lens when needed, and she zooms in and shares anecdotes, physiological breakdowns, and personal stories from her own life and professional work.Not always politically correct, always nuanced in her views, and with the aim of scientific accuracy and intellectual honesty, Kymber takes you on an exploration into what female nourishment, for the sake of sanity, can look like.

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  • Creator
    Kymber Maulden
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Nourishing Our Sanity
  • Show Website
    Nourishing Our Sanity

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