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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. 6월 28일

    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.

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  2. 6월 14일

    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.

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  3. 5월 31일

    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.

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  4. 5월 17일

    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.

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  5. 4월 26일

    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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  6. 4월 12일

    From Fertility to Birth: How to Prepare Your Body for a Healthy Pregnancy and Confident Childbirth w/ Dr. Betsey Caldwell

    What if the way you prepare before pregnancy could shape your entire birth experience? Most women are taught to focus on getting pregnant, but very little attention is given to what comes after. How you support your body, your pelvic floor, your habits and your mindset can have a huge impact on how you experience pregnancy, birth and recovery. In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, Nathalia sits down with Dr. Betsey Caldwell, Doctor of Physical Therapy, childbirth educator and postpartum recovery coach, to talk about what real preparation actually looks like. Together, they break down the essentials of pelvic health, everyday habits that make a difference, and how to approach this phase with more confidence and less fear. In this episode, you’ll learn: What’s really happening in your body in early pregnancy and how to support it from the very beginningCommon myths around pelvic floor health and what actually mattersSimple, evidence-based habits that can lead to a smoother labor and easier recoveryHow to shift your mindset from “getting pregnant” to truly preparing for motherhoodPractical ways to feel more confident and informed in your first trimesterYour body is capable of incredible things. But how you prepare can shape the entire experience. With the right knowledge and support, pregnancy and birth can feel less overwhelming and much more empowering. 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/ Explore Dr. Betsey’s programs (use code LIVELY for 25% off): The Push Lab https://www.drbetseypt.com/thepushlab Floor & Core Lab https://drbetseypt.com/floorcorelab Free guide: How to prepare “down there” for childbirth https://drbetseypt.com/howtopreparedownthere-page Stay connected with Ask Lively. Subscribe, follow and leave a review to support the podcast and help us keep bringing you conversations that matter. 💛

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  7. 3월 29일

    Movement as Medicine: Regulating Your Cycle Through the Nervous System w/ Zsofia & Marta

    What if regulating your cycle isn’t about doing more, but about finally feeling safe in your own body? So many women find themselves stuck in a loop of pushing harder. More workouts, stricter routines, more effort. And yet instead of feeling better, they feel more disconnected, more exhausted, and further out of sync. What if the missing piece isn’t discipline, but understanding? In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, Nathalia sits down with Zsofia and Marta, founders of The Fertility Class™, to explore a different approach. One that starts with the nervous system. Together, they talk about how movement can become a form of medicine. Not another task on your to-do list, but a way to support your body, regulate your hormones, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper, more sustainable way. This conversation is especially for anyone who feels like they’ve tried everything and nothing has worked. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the “push harder” approach to fitness can actually disrupt your cycleHow your nervous system impacts hormones, fertility, and overall balanceWhat fertility-focused movement really means and how it differs from typical workoutsWhy feeling safe in your body changes everythingSimple ways to use movement to feel more grounded, regulated, and in syncYour body isn’t broken. It’s responding.When you stop forcing and start supporting, things begin to shift. Movement stops being something you have to do and becomes something that brings you back to yourself.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/Explore The Fertility Class™Website: https://thefertilityclass.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefertilityclass/ Program Access: https://myclass.thefertilityclass.com/offers/52uFzu3e/checkout Stay connected with Ask Lively. Subscribe, follow, and leave a review so we can keep bringing you conversations that help you feel more in tune with your body. 💛

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  8. 3월 15일

    Let’s Talk Poop: Gut Health, Pelvic Floor & Hormones with The Vagina Whisperer

    Let’s talk about poop.It might feel like an awkward topic, but your bowel movements are actually one of the most honest signals your body gives you about what’s happening inside. Your gut, hormones, and pelvic floor are deeply connected, and things like period poops, PMS bloating, or constipation can reveal a lot about your overall health. In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, host Nathalia sits down with Dr. Sara Reardon, a board certified pelvic floor physical therapist, founder of The V Hive, and widely known online as The Vagina Whisperer. Together they explore the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, and the pelvic floor. Dr. Reardon shares what your digestion can tell you about your menstrual cycle, why bathroom habits matter more than most people realize, and how small daily changes can support better gut, pelvic, and hormone health. If you have ever wondered whether your digestion is normal, why your body feels different around your period, or how your pelvic floor affects everything from bloating to constipation, this conversation will give you answers you probably never learned before. In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why bowel movements are often considered an important “vital sign” of overall health• What’s actually happening in your body during period poops and PMS related bloating• How pelvic floor dysfunction can influence digestion, constipation, and bathroom habits• Simple everyday habits that can support healthier digestion and pelvic floor function• When digestive changes are completely normal and when it might be time to talk to a healthcare provider Your body is constantly communicating with you. Even something as ordinary as digestion can offer powerful insight into your hormones, your cycle, and your long term health. The more you understand these signals, the more confident you can feel in your own body. Resources & LinksTry the Lively App for freehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634 Lively Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/livelycycle Learn more about Livelyhttps://livelycycle.com/ Connect with Dr. Sara Reardon Websitehttp://www.thevagwhisperer.com/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thevagwhisperer Stay connected with Ask LivelySubscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep bringing you honest and empowering conversations about women’s health.

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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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