Her Healing Path

Tanya Ellie
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Welcome to Her Healing Path! I'm Tanya Ellie – your host, holistic health practitioner, and guide. If you're ready to naturally heal from the root, elevate your holistic health, and transform your life, you're in the right place. Each week, I'll be guiding you to explore your wellness on a deeper level, through holistic nutrition, lifestyle, and a wide range of natural remedies that will bring deep healing to your mind, body, and soul. Whether I'm drawing from my own experience, interviewing an inspiring top wellness expert, or answering your own questions – I promise to cover the topics that truly matter. So join me to learn how to nourish your body from the inside out and restore your body's natural ability to heal. New episodes drop every Friday!

  1. 6d ago

    The Elimination Diet Trap: Rethinking Food Intolerances, Gut Symptoms, Finding the Root Cause & Healing Your Gut Long-Term

    If cutting out certain foods makes your bloating, gas, reflux, or other digestive symptoms disappear, it's easy to assume you've found the problem. But feeling better without a certain food doesn't necessarily mean that food was the root cause of your symptoms. Sometimes you've simply removed the trigger while the reason your body stopped tolerating it is still there. In this episode, we're talking about elimination diets: when they can actually be helpful, where they can go wrong, and why I don't want food restriction to become your long-term gut health plan. Our ultimate goal is to improve your gut health and give you more freedom around food.   Connect with Tanya: • Take the free quiz → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 01:06 – Life update: Dog chaos and a big scare 12:53 – Why we need to be careful with elimination diets 16:39 – Food is often NOT the root cause 19:06 – When elimination diets can actually be helpful 21:01 – Temporary restrictions can't be the whole plan 24:04 – Low FODMAP: how it's actually meant to be used 25:56 – Why your food tolerance may have changed 27:38 – How your gut microbiome factors in 28:32 – Why there's no universal "gut-healing protocol" 30:43 – The digestive process 32:37 – How stress impacts your gut health 34:52 – The questions I ask my gut health clients 37:41 – Figuring out what's actually happening in your gut   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    The Elimination Diet Trap: Rethinking Food Intolerances, Gut Symptoms, Finding the Root Cause & Healing Your Gut Long-Term

  2. Aug 28

    Is Your Menstrual Cycle Healthy? What Your Period, Ovulation, PMS & Cycle Changes Tell You About Your Health

    Your menstrual cycle can tell you so much more about your health than whether your period shows up every month. In fact, it's one of the first things I look at with my female clients because changes in your cycle can give us clues about your hormones, ovulation, nutrient status, thyroid, metabolism, stress response, and overall health. In this episode, we're breaking down some of the biggest signs that something may be off with your cycle, what's considered "common" vs "normal," why your own baseline matters, and how I use these patterns to determine what might be worth investigating further.    Connect with Tanya: • Take the free quiz → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 01:06 – Life updates: so ready for fall… 07:16 – Your cycle provides clues for your overall health 11:28 – Cycle length and what's normal 14:52 – Irregular cycles and ovulation 16:06 – What happens throughout your cycle 19:59 – Heavy periods and the connection with iron depletion 22:33 – What light periods can signify 26:29 – Spotting: when it happens matters 28:00 – Is period pain normal? 30:59 – PMS beyond normal hormonal fluctuations 32:59 – Sudden changes in your cycle  35:50 – What to track + which labs are actually worth running   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    Is Your Menstrual Cycle Healthy? What Your Period, Ovulation, PMS & Cycle Changes Tell You About Your Health

  3. Aug 21

    A Big Life Update: Some Exciting News, Motherhood, Health & Life Behind the Scenes

    It's been a little while since we've had a proper catch-up, and there's been a lot going on behind the scenes over here. In this episode, I'm finally sharing a pretty big life update that I've been keeping to myself for the past few months. I talk about what life has looked like lately, some of the physical challenges I've been navigating, motherhood, my changing relationship with movement, and what has me really slowing down and becoming more present.   Connect with Tanya: • Find your root cause → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 01:06 – I have some news… 02:59 – Exhaustion, low iron & nausea 04:34 – A new season of motherhood 05:51 – Noah updates  08:35 – Finally getting my energy back 09:46 – My relationship with movement 11:19 – Why I haven't run in two years 13:13 – Setting some goals for next yeat 16:57 – Body changes & a wardrobe update 18:43 – Learning to be more present 20:24 – What's coming next   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    A Big Life Update: Some Exciting News, Motherhood, Health & Life Behind the Scenes

  4. Aug 14

    Latest Highlight Reel: Listener-Favorite Conversations on Hormones, Healing, Functional Medicine & Low-Tox Living

    In this episode, we're looking back at some of the most-listened-to podcast conversations over the past few months. We talked about how your past life experiences can physically shape your body, why getting back to the foundations changed the way I approach my own health, what healthy female hormone function actually looks like, and why postpartum symptoms aren't always something we should simply accept as "normal." We also get into how to use functional lab testing strategically, simple ways to reduce toxin exposure at home, and why doing more in the name of wellness isn't always better. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been listening for a while, I hope you find a new perspective (or reminder) in this highlights episode.   Connect with Tanya: • Find your root cause → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 03:31 – How trauma can shape your nervous system and physical health (Ep. 96: Trauma in the Body; June 12, 2026) 08:23 – What happened when I stopped chasing wellness trends and started focusing on the basics (Ep. 90: My Biggest Health Mistakes; May 1, 2026) 13:37 – What healthy female hormones actually look like with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton (Ep. 104: A Functional Guide to Hormones; August 7, 2026) 18:41 – Postpartum recovery, depletion, and when it's time to look deeper (Ep. 93: Postpartum Q&A; May 22, 2026) 23:53 – Why more functional lab testing isn't always better and how I test strategically (Ep. 97: The Functional Lab Testing Series; June 19, 2026) 28:19 – How to reduce toxin exposure without becoming overwhelmed with Kelly Love (Ep. 87: Hidden Toxins at Home; April 10, 2026) 33:42 – When wellness becomes too much and why more supplements don't equal better health (Ep. 103: Supplements, Explained; July 31, 2026)   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    Latest Highlight Reel: Listener-Favorite Conversations on Hormones, Healing, Functional Medicine & Low-Tox Living

  5. Aug 7

    A Functional Guide to Hormones: Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton on Navigating Hormonal Health Through Every Stage of Womanhood

    Hormones influence so much more than your menstrual cycle or fertility. They affect your energy, mood, metabolism, sleep, brain health, and so much more. Yet many women don't start thinking about their hormones until they're trying to get pregnant or beginning perimenopause. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, Naturopathic Doctor and Chief Medical Officer at Precision Analytical (creators of the DUTCH Test), to talk about what your hormones might be trying to tell you throughout every stage of womanhood. We cover everything from menstrual cycles to fertility, postpartum, and perimenopause, along with some of the biggest misconceptions around hormone balance, functional hormone testing, and how to become a better advocate for your health.   You can find Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton on Instagram @dr.jaclynsmeaton, listen to the DUTCH podcast on Apple & Spotify, and learn more about the DUTCH Test here.   Resources: • Find your root cause → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 01:05 – Introducing Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, Naturopathic Doctor & CMO at Precision Analytical (creators of the DUTCH Test) 03:59 – Dr. Jaclyn's background story and path to the medical field 05:34 – Why birth control is so commonly prescribed 09:58 – How to advocate for yourself in the medical system 11:02 – What functional medicine does best 12:37 – How healthy female hormones actually function 16:36 – Why "balancing your hormones" isn't as simple as it sounds 18:53 – Why hormone health matters even if you never plan to conceive  23:42 – Common hormonal patterns behind fertility challenges 25:24 – Tools to track ovulation 30:08 – How functional testing differs from conventional testing 37:20 – Androgens are often overlooked 40:36 – Hormones during postpartum and when to investigate symptoms 48:58 – What happens hormonally during perimenopause 52:50 – Rapid-fire hormone myths, habits, and practical tips   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    A Functional Guide to Hormones: Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton on Navigating Hormonal Health Through Every Stage of Womanhood

  6. Jul 31

    Supplements, Explained: How to Know Which Supplements Your Body Actually Needs

    It feels like there's a supplement for everything these days. Hormone supplements, gut supplements, cortisol supplements, metabolism supplements... the list never ends. But how do you know which ones your body actually needs? In this episode, I'm sharing how I think about supplements as a functional practitioner – including when they're helpful, when they're unnecessary, and why taking the wrong supplements can sometimes make symptoms worse. I also share my methodology for building clients' personalized supplement plans.    Resources: • Find your root cause → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 01:05 – Life updates 06:28 – Why supplements are so confusing 08:04 – Supplement marketing is absolutely bananas 12:22 – More supplements does not = better health 16:23 – Supplements are tools 19:16 – When supplements are actually helpful 22:04 – When supplements can backfire 26:08 – How I build supplement recommendations 27:39 – Why supplement quality matters a lot 29:20 – The connection with your nervous system 31:08 – The optimization trap   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    Supplements, Explained: How to Know Which Supplements Your Body Actually Needs

  7. Jul 24

    The Functional Lab Testing Series | Episode 6: Your Questions Answered – Connecting the Dots & Making Sense of Your Symptoms

    In this bonus Q&A episode of my Functional Lab Testing Series, I'm answering some of the most common questions I received throughout the series. We talk about how I think through complex symptom patterns, how to tell the difference between issues that can look similar, and why context is one of the most important pieces of functional medicine. We also discuss stress, trauma, anxiety, birth control, postpartum recovery, bloating, supplements, and why functional testing is about understanding your body (not testing everything). Whether you've listened to one episode or the entire series, this one will help you feel more confident about your next step.   Resources: • Which test is best for you? → • Start with functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 01:06 – Same symptoms, different root causes 03:20 – The first step if you're not sure where to start 05:01 –  Exhausted, overwhelmed, and anxious 10:31 – Why your body always feels stressed 12:24 – How trauma shows up on lab tests 17:02 – Can stress really cause physical symptoms? 18:13 – Anxiety: mental, physiological, or both? 20:33 – Why you feel puffy, inflamed or bloated 22:14 – Hormonal vs. gut-related bloating 24:33 – "Normal" hormone labs with list of symptoms 28:08 – Birth control recovery + fertility 33:08 – Why am I reacting to supplements? 26:07 – Postpartum depletion patterns 38:54 – Should you simplify or test everything? 42:22 – Why my method is so effective   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    The Functional Lab Testing Series | Episode 6: Your Questions Answered – Connecting the Dots & Making Sense of Your Symptoms

  8. Jul 17

    The Functional Lab Testing Series | Episode 5: Do You Need to Test for Mold, Heavy Metals, Toxins, Food Sensitivities, or Genetics?

    After you've addressed the foundations, how do you know whether it's time to dig deeper? And more importantly, how do you know which advanced tests are actually worth running? With thousands of functional lab tests available today, it's easy to feel like you need to test everything. But more testing doesn't always lead to better answers. In this fifth episode of my Functional Lab Testing Series, we're talking about when advanced testing makes sense and when it doesn't. We discuss why most people don't need to test everything, the situations where deeper testing can provide valuable answers, and how I decide whether to recommend tests like mold, heavy metals, environmental toxins, food sensitivities, or genetics. If you've ever wondered whether you're missing something deeper or feel tempted to order every test available, this episode will help you understand when advanced testing is truly worth it.   Resources: • Which test is best for you? → • Start with functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 01:05 – What the foundations tell us 03:42 – More testing isn't better testing 04:46 – When it doesn't make sense to test 06:37 – When it does makes sense to go deeper 07:43 – Mycotoxin testing 09:52 – Heavy metal testing 12:29 – Environmental toxin testing 14:34 – Food sensitivity testing 16:14 – Genetic testing 18:43 – Why these can't replace foundational tests 21:07 – Next week: answering your questions   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    The Functional Lab Testing Series | Episode 5: Do You Need to Test for Mold, Heavy Metals, Toxins, Food Sensitivities, or Genetics?
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Welcome to Her Healing Path! I'm Tanya Ellie – your host, holistic health practitioner, and guide. If you're ready to naturally heal from the root, elevate your holistic health, and transform your life, you're in the right place. Each week, I'll be guiding you to explore your wellness on a deeper level, through holistic nutrition, lifestyle, and a wide range of natural remedies that will bring deep healing to your mind, body, and soul. Whether I'm drawing from my own experience, interviewing an inspiring top wellness expert, or answering your own questions – I promise to cover the topics that truly matter. So join me to learn how to nourish your body from the inside out and restore your body's natural ability to heal. New episodes drop every Friday!

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  • Creator
    Tanya Ellie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
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    Her Healing Path