Women Talking Frankly

Candace Burch and Kyle McAvoy
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Women Talking Frankly

Kyle McAvoy (N.P.) and Candace Burch (M.A.) lead lively conversations that address the essential issues women face throughout life’s transitions. They bring decades of experience specializing in hormones and women’s healthcare to shed light on PMS, menopause, sex, aging and more. Their episodes cover topics you might be afraid or embarrassed to ask about, including dynamic “let’s-get-real” discussions with experts about the heart, head, and health topics that matter most to women!

  1. 3 DE JAN.

    Ep 51: PART 2 - Don't Underestimate Progesterone, the Hormone that Balances Estrogen, Ensures a Healthy Pregnancy & Relieves the Hot Flashes & Night Sweats of Perimenopause w/ Carol Petersen, RPh CNP

    Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist and certified nutritional practitioner with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She is a widely recognized expert on the remarkable benefits of Progesterone. Candace and Kyle sat down with Carol for part 2 of this fascinating interview about the story of Progesterone and the remarkable benefits of this versatile hormone, AKA “the great balancer.”   Talking points covered in Parts 1 and 2 of  our interview:  The discovery of progesterone; How it was once a forgotten hormone and how a British physician in the 1950’s uncovered its remarkable benefits  How the body makes progesterone and the crucial importance of ovulation The many uses of progesterone for women’s health particularly in Perimenopause and Menopause Causal relationship between low progesterone and estrogen dominance  Chronic Symptoms of Low Progesterone: from PMS to PMDD, anxiety, insomnia, hot flashes/night sweats and stress, to belly fat, infertility and miscarriage The link between progesterone and adrenal health Progesterone’s protective benefits for bone density fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer Avoiding estrogen dominance w/adequate progesterone   Why bioidentical forms of progesterone (and all hormone supplements) are crucial for our emotional, physical and mental health as we age, as well as disease prevention particularly in the perimenopause – menopause years   Resources:  Women in Balance Institute https://womeninbalance.org/ The Wellness by Design Project https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/   Take Charge of Your Health Radio https://takechargeofyourhealth.podbean.com/ CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com Info@yourhormonebalance.com Kyle McAvoy: kylebmcavoy@gmail.com

    1h18min

  2. 21/11/2024

    Ep 50: PART 1 - It’s NOT all About Estrogen in Menopause! Progesterone is the Gamechanger You Don’t Want to be Without! with Carol Petersen, RPh CNP

    Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist and certified nutritional practitioner with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She is a widely recognized expert on the remarkable benefits of Progesterone. Candace and Kyle sat down with Carol for part 1 of this fascinating interview about the story of Progesterone and the remarkable benefits of this versatile hormone, AKA “the great balancer.” Talking points covered in this episode:  The discovery of progesterone; How it was once a forgotten hormone and how a British physician in the 1950’s uncovered its remarkable benefits  How the body makes progesterone and the crucial importance of ovulation The many uses of progesterone for women’s health particularly in perimenopause and menopause Causal relationship between low progesterone and estrogen dominance  Chronic Symptoms of low progesterone: from PMS to PMDD, anxiety, insomnia, hot flashes/night sweats and stress, to belly fat, infertility and miscarriage The link between progesterone and adrenal health Progesterone’s protective benefits for bone density fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer Avoiding estrogen dominance w/adequate progesterone   Why bioidentical forms of progesterone (and all hormone supplements) are crucial for our emotional, physical and mental health as we age, as well as disease prevention particularly in the perimenopause – menopause years CONNECT WITH CAROL: The Wellness by Design Project https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/ Take Charge of Your Health Radio https://takechargeofyourhealth.podbean.com/ CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com Info@yourhormonebalance.com Kyle McAvoy: kylebmcavoy@gmail.com

    1h3min

  3. 24/09/2024

    Ep 49: Naturopath Jenny Tufenkian Reveals the 5 Root Causes of the Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, Sleep & Stress Disorders that Keep Us from Living Life to the Fullest!

    Today, Candace and Kyle are sharing their interview with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, N.D., a naturopath with a proven track record of helping patients heal from long term illnesses thought to be incurable! Drawing on a deep toolbox built from decades of studying and practicing naturopathic medicine, Dr. Jenny works with each patient long-term to explore the “5 Root Causes” of all disease – with a specific focus on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), anxiety, and depression. In recent years, she has broadened her scope to tackle more amorphous health syndromes such as autoimmune disease and long haul Covid.  Over the years, Dr. Jenny has helped thousands of patients grapple with these complicated conditions and has overseen health breakthroughs that are nothing short of amazing. Listen along with Candace and Kyle as they learn more about:  The 5 Root Causes of all disease - her unique approach to assessing patient needs Is adrenal fatigue real? The origins of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)  The hormonal links to anxiety, depression, insomnia, memory issues, autoimmune disease etc. The concept of Core Vitality  Natural treatment approaches    ABOUT DR TUFENKIANDr. Jenny Tufenkian is available for one-on-one consultations online or in person at her clinic “Enjoy Full Health” LLC - located at 1616 SE Ankeny St., Portland OR 97214. --> To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 503-894-9677 or schedule an appointment online. CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com Info@yourhormonebalance.com Kyle McAvoy: kylebmcavoy@gmail.com

    1h5min

  4. 05/09/2024

    Ep 48: Cybersecurity - How to Protect Yourself from Harm in our Electronic World, with Susan Douglas

    In this episode, the hosts of Women Talking Frankly interview Susan Douglas. Sue has worked in Technology since graduating from Oregon State in 1984, almost 40 years now, for Companies such as Dell, InfoSys, and NEC. Because fighting bad actors is particularly a passion for her, the last 10 years, Sue has specialized in Cyber Security.  She currently works for Fortinet, the #3 cybersecurity corporation in the world. She also volunteers with the FBI Citizens Academy.   Candace had a personal experience several months ago and was scammed out of a large sum of money. This was very traumatic and prompted us to do an episode on this topic as women are often the victims of cyber security scams. Sue is passionate about what she does and her goal for this episode is to prevent at least one person from being the victim of scammers, or as she calls them, “bad actors." 1/3 of people in the U.S. have been victims of phone scams alone and 20% of them have fallen for something twice. Sue breaks down the various types of “phishing” for our audience.  Ransomware is a common technique used by bad actors and most commonly hits banks and hospitals, crippling their operations until they pay a ransom to resume their operations.  Sue goes over guidelines for actions that will help prevent us from getting scammed: Don’t open links/attachments. Always scrutinize the email address of the sender: scammers are crafty and will use common logos and addresses that mimic the ones companies use. Just a slight variation can be a tip off: slow down, take your time.  Use your critical thinking skills. Sue stresses this over and over again. If it doesn’t feel right, or is ‘too good to be true’, trust your instincts and be wary.  Once you click something and end up talking to someone, if you are feeling pressured, if there is a sense of urgency, HANG UP!! The IRS, Social Security, UPS, Fed Ex, USPS: don’t send emails or texts. Be wary of emails from Amazon: this is a common method they use. Go to the website or your app to check the status of your orders. Watch out for generic salutations: Hi Ms. Kyle. Watch for grammatical errors: these are often non-native English speakers. When looking for a website, don’t always click the first one that pops up: make sure you are on the correct site. Don’t call the number the email gives you. Search for the customer service number of the company who presumable contacted you. Sue also educates us about additional ways we can protect ourselves, from password protection, two step authentication, security software, etc.  Bottom line: DON'T FRICKING CLICK!!! USE YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS. When in doubt, hang up, don’t respond to a text or email.   This is the ‘stranger danger’. We learned NOT to open the door to strangers. We need to adapt to the world we live in and avoid the strangers in cyberspace. Sue has additional resources to share: The $50K Scam: New York magazine’s money columnist wrote about being conned out of $50,000 by crooks pretending to be from Amazon and government agencies:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/your-money/scam-new-york-magazine-amazon-ftc-cia.html How to Protect Your Personal Information Online: https://my.aarpfoundation.org/article/how-to-spot-scams/ What to Do After You've Experienced a Scam: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2024/what-to-do-after-scam.html  CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com Info@yourhormonebalance.com Kyle McAvoy: kylebmcavoy@gmail.com

    1h30min

  5. 02/08/2024

    Ep 47: You’re never Too Old to Tap in to Your Inner Artist – The Health Benefits of Getting Creative with Claudia Herber and Sharon Cook

    In our latest episode, Candace and Kyle have the pleasure of talking to Sharon Cook, and Claudia Herber, artist friends and co-owners of an art gallery in wine country Oregon. https://currentsgallery.com/ Each of these women practices an art all their own, Claudia as crafter extraordinaire of native gourds and Sharon as an intuitive painter. As you will pick up in this inspiring interview, though they create very different works of art, Sharon and Claudia both approach their artwork as an adventure, one that speaks to them and brings them joy....especially at this time in life when expressing feelings through creative outlets keeps us young. As the brilliant sculptor Louise Nevelson once said, "I never feel age when I am making art."  Listen and Enjoy! RESOURCES / QUOTES MENTIONED:   How the Arts Can Benefit Your Mental Health (No Talent Required) Drawing, music and writing can elevate your mood. Here are some easy ways to welcome them into your life. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/22/well/mind/art-mental-health.html   How Art Heals: 5 Ways That Art Makes Everything Better https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rethinking-mental-health/202104/how-art-heals-5-ways-art-makes-everything-better   The Big Impact of a Small Hobby  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/well/mind/coronavirus-health-benefits-drawing-art-hobbies.html I knew that drawing could change my mood. When I started doing it on a regular basis, I discovered it could change my life. It may now be keeping me out of the hospital, or more.    There’s scientific evidence for the health benefits of a drawing practice. A 2016 study at Drexel University found significantly lower levels of cortisol after 45 minutes of making art.    It’s not just making art that improves health and mood. Almost any hobby or act of leisure helps. A 2013 study at Pennsylvania State University found that gardening, sewing, completing puzzles and other relaxing activities lowered blood pressure. _ NYT author, John Donohue   “As I worked with my patients, I realized that …self-expression through art brought forth a transforming self-discovery. Many of these women were unable to articulate their deepest feelings, but their emotions poured out through their hands into an art form. I noticed that those who completed a project gained a sense of mastery and competence, even if they felt overwhelmed by other aspects of daily living. _Kenna Stephenson, M.D. / Awakening Athena, Ch. 5: The Value of Handwork (painting, sculpting, woodworking, weaving, knitting etc.)   CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA + SHARON: The Artwork of Claudia Herber  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNovqs_tbwQ   Claudia Herber https://currentsgallery.com/pages/claudia-herber   Sharon C. Cook - Oil and Cold Wax artist https://sharonccookartist.com/   The Artwork of Sharon Cook https://currentsgallery.com/pages/sharon-cook   Currents Gallery, Mcminnville, Oregon https://currentsgallery.com/ CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com Info@yourhormonebalance.com Kyle McAvoy: kylebmcavoy@gmail.com

    59min

  6. 09/07/2024

    Ep 46: The Benefits of Hypnotherapy: Banishing the Toxic Thinking That Steals Our Self-Confidence with Amy Green Smith, Hypnotherapist

    Join Candace and Kyle for a fascinating discussion about the modality of hypnotherapy and how it can create lasting changes in someone’s life. Guest: Amy Green Smith is a hypnotherapist, public speaker, personal improvement coach, and experienced podcaster with over nine years and 500+ episodes under her belt. One of her main goals is to help people move beyond their ‘limiting beliefs.’ Visit her website and podcast, The Bold Faced Truth, which addresses the issue of people-pleasing and many more topics: Amy Green Smith's Website. Covered in this Episode: Introduction to Hypnotherapy: Amy explains what hypnotherapy is and how it can be used to make meaningful changes. Hypnosis involves slowing down brain waves to the theta state, an ‘in-between awake and asleep’ phase, where the inner critic is silenced, allowing receptivity to new messages. Brain Wave States: Learn about the different brain wave states – alpha and beta (awake states), theta (hypnosis state), and delta (deep sleep). The theta state is similar to a hypnotic trance, like when you arrive at a destination while driving but can't remember the journey. Conscious vs. Subconscious Mind: The conscious mind comprises about 5% of our functioning, while the subconscious mind takes up the other 95%. In the theta state, the inner critic goes to sleep, making it easier to accept new messages and reframe beliefs. Hypnosis Process: Hypnosis includes induction (e.g., sequential breaths, hand movements) followed by deepeners (visual/auditory/visceral stimuli). In the theta state, Amy uses affirmations, sounds, and hand movements to reduce cortisol levels, similar to ‘meditation with a goal.’ Consent and Values in Hypnosis: A person cannot be hypnotized to do something against their value system. Hypnotherapy works towards consensual changes an individual wants to make. Coming Out of Hypnosis: Techniques to wake from the theta state include ‘counting out’ (counting backwards). Post-session, most people feel relaxed, calm, and may experience a sense of well-being. Amy’s Program "Worthy": A 9-month program designed to achieve dramatic life changes. Amy shares details about this transformative program during the conversation. Free Resources: Visit Amy’s website for a free workbook on people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overachieving. Check out “How to Speak Up for Yourself Without Being a Dick” and other freebies. Ways to Connect with Amy Green Smith: Website: www.amygreensmith.com Instagram: @heyamygreensmith Some of Amy's Favorite Influences: Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Iris Apfel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_Apfel Tune in to this insightful episode and discover how hypnotherapy can help you banish toxic thinking and boost your self-confidence! CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com Info@yourhormonebalance.com Kyle McAvoy: kylebmcavoy@gmail.com

    1h19min

  7. 05/06/2024

    Ep 45: A Wordless Way to Self-Healing, with Sound Therapist, Teena Lyle

    We begin with Teena’s story, where she describes starting music lessons at 7-years-old on “traditionally female”  instruments like violin and piano, but later found that it was guitar and percussion that spoke to her …. “It was like a steam train after that, no one could stop me.” Teena takes us behind the scenes of her groundbreaking career as a musician playing with Johnny Lee Hooker and as lead percussionist with the Van Morrison band; how she transitioned from ‘rocker’ to sound therapist.   In this episode Candace + Kyle also discuss: The origins of sound therapy dating back thousands of years How sound baths relate to other meditative practices like yoga, Qigong, Tai chi…. How sound therapy can relieve stress & anxiety, bring greater calm/ sense of peace, etc.. The self-healing aspects of sound therapy  Using sound frequencies for early detection of cancers    How Teena used sound therapy to deal w/ PTSD of breast cancer and chemotherapy Ways to experience sound therapy at home   References: On health benefits of sound baths: The NY TIMES: Can a Sound Bath Wash Away Your Worries? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/well/live/sound-bath-meditate-health-benefits.html  Forbes: A Psychologist Explores The Healing Power Of ‘Sound Baths’https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/01/16/a-psychologist-explores-the-healing-power-of-sound-baths/?sh=75b7d1034942   Contact Teena Lyle: Aurora Sound and Reiki Therapy https://aurorasoundandreikitherapy.co.uk/ Zoom consults soon: Watch This Space    Teena recommends:  Guy Douglas – The Gong Guy (online) https://www.gongguy.com/   Michelle Kellogg Mindful Mystic™ Chakra Balancing Reiki & Sound Healing  ​ Sound, Scent and Soul (Trauma work) https://www.theartofsoundhealing.com/treating-trauma-with-sound-therapy/   Koshi Bells, Singing bowls, Energy Chimes, Flutes, Gongs….  https://soundhealinglab.com/products/koshi-chimes CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com Info@yourhormonebalance.com Kyle McAvoy: kylebmcavoy@gmail.com

    1h4min

  8. 07/05/2024

    Ep 44: A Discussion of Ayurvedic Medicine with Shivani Gupta, PhD

    This week’s guest is Shivani Gupta, PhD, an Ayurvedic Practitioner who completed her PhD on Turmeric and its various uses. Shivani’s vision is to support allopathic medicine with the ancient practices of ayurvedic medicine.  She started the women-only run company of Fusionary Formulas (https://fusionaryformulas.com). Her formulas are designed to help with inflammation, pain and adequate rest. Shivani is also a national speaker, the author of an upcoming book, has her own TV show and podcast (Vibrant Health) and a private consulting practice. In this episode we discuss: What is ayurvedic medicine?: A system of healing, health and medicine over 5000 years old from India. Goal is to have mind, body and spirit in alignment. Six main pillars: Know your dosha (Vata, pitta, kapha) Detoxification Circadian rhythm: how to live in sync with nature Nutritional support: how, what, when to eat Gut health: at the base of everything Self care practices: to manage your health Shivani reviews the 3 main doshas; we each have a predominant one and a secondary one. Treatment is aimed at supporting our doshas. Knowing one’s doshas helps us to get in alignment with what we need to live a balanced life.   CONNECT WITH SHIVANI: Take the quiz to discover your dosha: https://shivanigreenliving.clickfunnels.com/quiz-page1671373749045. Take 15% off “Unwind Tea” (great for stress) - use code “Womentalkingfrankly” and get 15% off of your first order (https://fusionaryformulas.com/products/unwind-tea) Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/ CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com Info@yourhormonebalance.com Kyle McAvoy: kylebmcavoy@gmail.com

    50min
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Kyle McAvoy (N.P.) and Candace Burch (M.A.) lead lively conversations that address the essential issues women face throughout life’s transitions. They bring decades of experience specializing in hormones and women’s healthcare to shed light on PMS, menopause, sex, aging and more. Their episodes cover topics you might be afraid or embarrassed to ask about, including dynamic “let’s-get-real” discussions with experts about the heart, head, and health topics that matter most to women!

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  • Criado por
    Candace Burch and Kyle McAvoy
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2025
  • Episódios
    52
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Candace Burch and Kyle McAvoy
  • Site do podcast
    Women Talking Frankly

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