Wise Divine Women Podcast: Menopause • Libido • Breast Care • Oh MY! The unfiltered truth for Women

Dana Irvine FDNP - Menopause Support • Functional Nutrition • Thermography
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Welcome to the Wise Divine Women Podcast! I’m Dana Irvine, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and Breast Health Educator. On the show we discuss hormone balance, lymphatic health, estrogen detoxification, inflammation reduction, and practical everyday tools to help women feel vibrant again. In practice I offer in-depth thermography imaging, holistic breast care strategies, gut and hormone testing, fasting guidance, and Spirit-Mind-Body wellness programs. I invite you to Live boldly. Love deeply. Care for your body wisely. Welcome to a new chapter of women’s health and empowerment.

  1. 12h ago

    Building a Business Legacy: Employee Ownership, Succession & Wealth with Matt Middendorp

    What happens to your business when you’re ready to step away? In this episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine speaks with Matt Middendorp of VisionPoint Capital about Employee Stock Ownership Plans, or ESOPs, and how business owners can approach succession, retirement, wealth, and legacy with greater intention. Matt explains how an ESOP can give qualifying U.S. business owners another option beyond selling to private equity or an outside buyer. Through an employee ownership structure, owners may be able to transition all or part of their company while protecting the culture, leadership, employees, and community they worked so hard to build. The conversation explores why business transitions should be deliberate rather than something that simply “happens” to an owner. Matt shares how succession planning involves much more than the sale price. Owners also need to consider control, identity, profitability, employee retention, company culture, future leadership, and the legacy they want to leave behind. Dana and Matt also discuss the potential benefits of employee ownership for team members, including increased engagement, stronger retention, and the opportunity to build long-term retirement wealth through the success of the company. Matt explains what types of businesses may be a good fit for an ESOP, why profitability and management alignment matter, and how a feasibility study can help owners understand the potential financial impact before making a decision. They also explore how employee ownership may apply to women-owned businesses, wellness practices, spas, yoga studios, retail companies, service businesses, and organizations with government contracts. Key TakeawaysBusiness succession should be intentional. Your transition should reflect your financial goals, personal values, leadership wishes, and vision for the future. Legacy is about more than money. For many owners, protecting employees, culture, and community matters just as much as the final sale price. Employee ownership can align interests. Employees may become more connected to the success of the company when they participate in its long-term value. ESOPs are not right for every business. Profitability, employee count, management alignment, business structure, and ownership goals all need to be considered. There is rarely only one path forward. Matt encourages owners to explore their options rather than assuming a traditional sale is the only choice. About Matt MiddendorpMatt Middendorp works with VisionPoint Capital, helping business owners explore employee ownership and determine whether an ESOP may align with their succession, financial, and legacy goals. Learn more and take the ESOP readiness assessment at: This conversation focuses primarily on ESOPs under U.S. law. Canadian business owners should seek guidance specific to Canadian employee ownership, tax, legal, and succession planning regulations. ESOP, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, business succession planning, employee ownership, business exit strategy, retirement planning, women business owners, selling a business, business legacy, private equity alternatives, employee retention, wealth building, business valuation, VisionPoint Capital, Matt Middendorp, women entrepreneurs

    Building a Business Legacy: Employee Ownership, Succession & Wealth with Matt Middendorp

  2. 1d ago

    DNA Testing for Women’s Health: Genetics, Hormones, Detox & Nutrition with Dr Aaron Goldman

    What if your DNA could give you an owner’s manual for your health? In this fascinating episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine welcomes Dr. Aaron Goldman of DNA Labs Canada to explore how genetic testing is helping shape the future of personalized health, nutrition, lifestyle, and medicine. Dr. Goldman shares how his background in molecular biology and genetics led him to create DNA Labs and explains how advances in genetic sequencing have made personalized DNA information increasingly accessible. Together, Dana and Dr. Goldman discuss how genetics can influence everything from the way we metabolize medications to nutrient requirements, food sensitivities, hormone metabolism, detoxification pathways, brain health, and long-term disease risk. One of the most important messages from this conversation is that genetic risk is not destiny. Your DNA sequence generally does not change, but understanding your genetic predispositions may help you make more informed decisions about food, lifestyle, testing, and prevention. Dr. Goldman also explains the difference between genetics and epigenetics—how lifestyle and environmental factors may influence the way certain genes are expressed. In This Episode, You’ll Discover:🧬 Why DNA can be thought of as an “owner’s manual” for your health 🧬 How pharmacogenetic testing may help determine how medications are metabolized 🧬 How genetics can influence nutrient needs, including iron and B vitamins 🧬 MTHFR, COMT, methylation, and why one gene may affect multiple systems 🧬 Genetic insights into lactose intolerance, gluten sensitivity, and celiac disease risk 🧬 APOE and genetic predisposition related to Alzheimer’s disease 🧬 Phase 1 and Phase 2 detoxification pathways 🧬 The role of glutathione-related GST genes 🧬 How genetics may influence estrogen metabolism 🧬 Why DNA testing can complement blood work, hormone testing, and other functional assessments 🧬 How environment, nutrition, and lifestyle affect gene expression 🧬 Why DNA Labs prioritizes evidence, science, and integrity when selecting what appears on its reports Connect With Dr. Aaron GoldmanDNA Labs Canada: https://dnalabs.ca/ DNA Labs offers genetic testing related to nutrition and lifestyle, pharmacogenetics, and personalized health insights for clients in Canada and the United States. 🎙️ Wise Divine Women Podcast Ready to better understand what your body may be trying to tell you? Visit danairvine.com to learn more and book a Health Clarity Call. DNA testing, personalized medicine, genetics, DNA Labs Canada, nutrition genetics, pharmacogenetics, MTHFR, methylation, APOE, epigenetics, detoxification, estrogen metabolism, genetic testing, longevity, personalized health

    DNA Testing for Women’s Health: Genetics, Hormones, Detox & Nutrition with Dr Aaron Goldman

  3. 2d ago

    Finding Your Second Wind: Faith, Self-Acceptance & Emotional Wellness with Dacia Moore

    What happens when the life you’ve known begins to change—and you’re left wondering what comes next? In this episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine welcomes Dacia Moore of Second Wind Counseling for a heartfelt conversation about navigating life transitions, emotional wellness, spiritual growth, self-care, and discovering purpose in a new season. Dacia shares how her own experience with depression following divorce led her to counseling and ultimately inspired her to help other women find their “second wind.” Today, her work focuses especially on women moving through major transitions who may feel depleted, uncertain, overlooked, or unsure of what God is calling them toward next. Dana and Dacia explore why women can become exhausted after years of caregiving, career responsibilities, family commitments, and constantly putting others first. They discuss the importance of giving ourselves permission to rest, creating healthy boundaries, developing spiritual practices, and remembering that aging does not diminish our value or purpose. Dacia also introduces principles from Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and explains the powerful connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Becoming aware of the thoughts behind emotions such as guilt, regret, disappointment, fear, or self-pity can be an important first step toward developing greater emotional intelligence and learning how to respond differently. The conversation also explores faith, community, comparison, people-pleasing, self-acceptance, and the importance of understanding that we were never meant to navigate life alone. In This Episode✨ Why women often need a “second wind” during major life transitions ✨ Finding purpose and confidence after 50 ✨ How caregiving and overextending ourselves can lead to depletion ✨ Developing deeper spiritual practices and a relationship with God ✨ Why rest and Sabbath are essential forms of self-care ✨ Understanding the connection between thoughts and emotions ✨ How self-awareness supports emotional intelligence ✨ Moving beyond self-pity and negative thought patterns Words of WisdomUnderstanding how deeply God loves you can become the foundation for learning to accept yourself—your personality, your gifts, your quirks, your appearance, and the season of life you are in. You do not have to be liked by everyone. Learning to know, accept, and value yourself can help protect you from the expectations and opinions of the world. Connect with Dacia Moore Second Wind Counseling: secondwindcc.com Dacia Moore: daciamoore.com Visit Second Wind Counseling to learn more about Dacia’s counseling and coaching, join her twice-monthly newsletter, and explore her emotional-awareness resources. Mentioned Resource: Sabbath by Wayne Muller Connect with DanaReady to understand your health and your next steps more clearly? Visit danairvine.com and book a Health Clarity Call. Second Wind Counseling, Dacia Moore, women empowerment, women over 50, spiritual growth, Christian women, emotional intelligence, self-care, counseling, mindset, life transitions, self-acceptance, faith, community support, personal development, healthy boundaries, emotional wellness, Wise Divine Women Podcast

    Finding Your Second Wind: Faith, Self-Acceptance & Emotional Wellness with Dacia Moore

  4. 3d ago

    Midlife Is Not a Crisis: Reinvention, Mind-Body Healing & Hormone Wellness with Erin Dougherty

    What if midlife isn’t a crisis at all—but an invitation to become more fully who you are? In this inspiring episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine welcomes holistic health and wellness coach Erin Dougherty for a powerful conversation about reinvention, menopause, the mind-body connection, energy healing, and learning to trust yourself through life’s transitions. Erin shares her own winding journey from an 18-year career as an English teacher to clinical research and eventually holistic health coaching. After experiencing severe burnout during the pandemic, Erin made the courageous decision to leave teaching at age 47 without knowing exactly what would come next. That leap became the beginning of a new chapter. Erin reminds us that when we reinvent ourselves in midlife, we are not starting from zero. We carry our lived experiences, education, wisdom, challenges, relationships, successes, and failures with us. Every experience can become “fodder for your next move.” Dana and Erin explore why women in perimenopause and menopause often need more than another one-size-fits-all wellness plan. Hormonal changes may collide with chronic stress, changing bodies, aging parents, children leaving—or remaining—in the home, career transitions, relationship changes, and years of putting everyone else first. Erin’s whole-person approach begins by asking deeper questions: What is happening in your life? What do you value? What do you truly want to change? And perhaps most importantly—why does that change matter to you? Rather than focusing only on numbers such as weight on the scale, Erin helps women connect their health goals to the life they actually want to live. The Mind-Body Connection in MidlifeThis conversation also explores two of Erin’s therapeutic tools: Reiki and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping). Erin shares how grief originally led her to Reiki after the sudden loss of her best friend. After experiencing a profound shift in grief she had carried for years, she became a Reiki practitioner and eventually a Reiki Master. She also explains EFT tapping, a technique that combines tapping specific points on the body with intentional language and thought patterns. Erin uses EFT to help clients explore emotional blocks, repetitive thought patterns, stress, setbacks, and beliefs that may be keeping them stuck. During perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal fluctuations may coincide with anxiety, overwhelm, disrupted sleep, changing emotions, body changes, and increased stress, reconnecting with the body can become an important part of wellness. Wordds of Wisdom“Wherever you go, there you are.” Erin encourages women to stop trying to escape themselves through the next house, job, relationship, goal, or version of the future. Instead, begin meeting yourself where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and love. If this conversation speaks to you, share it with a friend, sister, or woman in your life who needs the reminder that midlife can be a rebirth—not a crisis. Reach out to Erin Visit DanaIrvine.com to learn more about Dana’s work supporting women through breast health, hormones, functional wellness, and healthy aging. midlife wellness, holistic health, menopause, perimenopause, energy healing, EFT tapping, Reiki, women’s health, hormone balance, mind-body connection, personal transformation, self-care, women over 40, stress management, holistic wellness, healthy aging, midlife reinvention

    Midlife Is Not a Crisis: Reinvention, Mind-Body Healing & Hormone Wellness with Erin Dougherty

  5. 3d ago

    I Want to Know, Not Just Believe: A Journey Into Faith and Spiritual Guidance with Michael McAdams

    What does it mean to move beyond simply believing and begin seeking a deeper, personal relationship with God and the spiritual realm? In this thought-provoking episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine welcomes spiritual teacher and author Michael McAdams for a conversation about faith, spiritual guidance, angels, intuition, prayer, and recognizing the guidance available to us. Michael shares how his spiritual journey began within a deeply Pentecostal family. Although faith was foundational to his upbringing, he also carried questions about spirituality, heaven, the soul, and what exists beyond our physical experience. That curiosity eventually opened the door to decades of spiritual exploration. A central part of Michael's story is the extraordinary experience of his mother, Wilma Jean Jones, who received written messages and teachings over a period of 22 years. Michael describes these communications as messages from spiritual teachers or angels and shares several passages from the writings collected in his book, An Angel Told Me So. Dana and Michael explore the idea that spiritual guidance may come through prayer, intuition, thoughts, impressions, and moments of inner knowing. Michael encourages listeners to remain grounded in faith while becoming more aware of the subtle ways guidance may appear in everyday life. The conversation also explores free will, spiritual discernment, affirmations, prophecy, the importance of asking for guidance, and Michael's belief that each of us can become more receptive to divine direction. One of the most powerful themes of the episode is simple: spiritual growth requires participation. Asking, seeking, listening, and remaining open are all part of developing a deeper relationship with God. In This Episode✨ Michael's Pentecostal upbringing and evolving spiritual journey ✨ Why he says, "I want to know, not just believe" ✨ Wilma Jean Jones' 22 years of spiritual writings ✨ Angels, spirit teachers, intuition, and divine guidance ✨ Understanding free will and personal choice ✨ Recognizing thoughts versus spiritual impressions ✨ Using prayer and affirmations for spiritual discernment ✨ Why spiritual teachings can speak differently to each person ✨ The Urantia Book and the work of Edgar Cayce ✨ Prophecy, spiritual teachers, and timeless wisdom ✨ Why asking and listening are essential parts of faith ✨ Carrying spiritual wisdom forward for future generations Connect With Michael McAdamsLearn more about Michael, Wilma Jean Jones, the spiritual teachings, and An Angel Told Me So at: SpiritSpeaks.com The book is also available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent bookstores. Connect With DanaContinue your journey from fed up to faith-fueled and discover more episodes of the Wise Divine Women Podcast at DanaIrvine.com. spiritual guidance, faith, angels, personal journey, communication with the divine, affirmations, spiritual realm, intuition, prayer, spiritual teachings, wisdom, spirit teachers, personal growth, Wise Divine Women Podcast

    I Want to Know, Not Just Believe: A Journey Into Faith and Spiritual Guidance with Michael McAdams

  6. 5d ago

    Clean Living, Personal Discovery & the Power of Purpose

    In this episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine welcomes Greg, known online as “The Hydrogen Man,” for a fascinating conversation about his personal journey toward a more intentional approach to wellness. Important Note The experiences and opinions shared in this conversation are personal to the guest and are provided for educational and informational purposes only. The Wise Divine Women Podcast encourages listeners to conduct their own research and speak with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional when making decisions related to their individual well-being. Greg shares how a difficult season in his life pushed him to ask deeper questions about the everyday choices that shape how we feel. His curiosity led him to explore water quality, nutrition, environmental exposures, lifestyle habits, emerging wellness research, and the importance of being thoughtful about the products we bring into our homes and routines. Dana and Greg also discuss why wellness can be about much more than what we eat or drink. Their conversation explores stress, gratitude, purpose, faith, relationships, personal responsibility, and the value of listening to our bodies. Greg shares how his own experiences encouraged him to become more selective about quality, simplicity, and consistency. He also explains why he enjoys studying scientific literature, observing nature, and questioning popular wellness trends rather than automatically following the latest advice. The conversation eventually moves into the spiritual side of Greg’s story, including an experience that changed his perspective on life, love, gratitude, and service. Dana and Greg reflect on the importance of caring for ourselves while also considering how our choices can positively influence the people around us. This episode is ultimately a conversation about curiosity, personal responsibility, clean living, faith, gratitude, and creating a wellness lifestyle that feels aligned with your values. In This Episode✨ Greg’s personal journey into the wellness space ✨ Why he began questioning conventional lifestyle habits ✨ Becoming more aware of water quality and environmental exposures ✨ Why purity and product quality matter to Greg ✨ Exploring emerging wellness research ✨ Nutrition, minerals, hydration, and everyday lifestyle foundations ✨ Why Greg believes wellness is rarely about one single thing ✨ Learning to question trends and do your own research ✨ Stress, mindfulness, and creating greater balance ✨ Greg’s spiritual journey and changing perspective on life ✨ The connection between gratitude, purpose, love, and well-being ✨ Why serving others became an important part of Greg’s mission Connect With GregFollow Uprising144k on YouTube and Greg’s other social platforms to learn more about his personal research, experiences, and wellness journey. Continue Your Wellness JourneyWant to better understand your own body and create a wellness plan that works with your lifestyle? Visit DanaIrvine.com to learn more and book a Health Clarity Call. wellness, healthy lifestyle, clean living, water quality, nutrition, hydration, longevity, lifestyle habits, mindfulness, gratitude, spirituality, faith, personal growth, wellness research, environmental wellness, healthy aging, purpose, self-care, Wise Divine Women Podcast

    Clean Living, Personal Discovery & the Power of Purpose

  7. 6d ago

    Autoimmunity, Gut Health & Healing: Taking Recovery Step by Step with Vj Hamilton

    What if the fatigue, joint pain, digestive issues, skin changes, or inflammation you’ve learned to live with are actually clues your body has been giving you for years? In this episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine welcomes VJ Hamilton, The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, to explore autoimmune conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, gut health, inflammation, and the role nutrition can play in supporting recovery. VJ’s passion for autoimmune health began with her own journey. Diagnosed with alopecia areata at just seven years old, she later experienced psoriasis, joint problems, severe fatigue, and eventually chronic fatigue syndrome. Combined with her background in immunology and biochemistry, these experiences ultimately led her from a career as a chartered accountant into functional nutrition. Today, VJ works with clients worldwide, helping them investigate potential contributors to chronic inflammation and autoimmune symptoms. Dana and VJ take a closer look at rheumatoid arthritis, how it differs from age-related arthritis, and why symptoms such as fatigue, stiffness, joint discomfort, headaches, digestive concerns, skin changes, gum inflammation, and foot pain may deserve deeper investigation. They also explore the connection between oral health, gut health, inflammation, and immune function, including how microbiome imbalances, nutrient depletion, digestive health, stress, and environmental exposures may influence overall immune health. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How VJ’s personal autoimmune journey shaped her careerWhat vasculitis is and why autoimmune conditions can be complexWhy rheumatoid arthritis should not simply be dismissed as agingWhy fatigue may appear early in autoimmune conditionsCommon signs of inflammation worth paying attention toThe possible connection between oral bacteria and rheumatoid arthritisWhy gut health is central to VJ’s functional approachHow nutrition and nutrient density can support recoveryBlood markers such as CRP, hs-CRP, ferritin, and ANA to discuss with your providerFunctional testing including stool testing, DUTCH hormone testing, organic acids testing, and food sensitivity assessment Connect with VJ HamiltonWebsite: theautoimmunitynutritionist.com Instagram: @theautoimmunitynutritionist Ready to Understand Your Own Health Story?If you’re experiencing persistent fatigue, inflammation, digestive changes, hormone concerns, breast health changes, or symptoms that simply don’t feel like “you,” it may be time to look deeper. For support with hormones, metabolism, breast health, digestion, and whole-body wellness, visit DanaIrvine.com and book a Health Clarity Call. autoimmunity, autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune nutritionist, functional medicine, functional nutrition, chronic fatigue, gut health, gut microbiome, inflammation, women’s health, autoimmune symptoms, nutrition for autoimmunity, holistic healing, autoimmune recovery, chronic inflammation, oral health and autoimmunity, long COVID, menopause and autoimmunity, functional medicine testing

    Autoimmunity, Gut Health & Healing: Taking Recovery Step by Step with Vj Hamilton

  8. Sep 10

    When Caregiving Changes Everything: Alzheimer’s, Family, Faith & Finding Moments of Grace

    Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s can bring love, frustration, grief, exhaustion, laughter, and unexpected moments of beauty—sometimes all in the same day. In this deeply personal episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine continues her conversation with author Sarah Vosburgh about navigating her mother’s Alzheimer’s journey, the difficult decisions surrounding independence and driving, and the emotional realities families face as a loved one’s cognitive abilities change. Sarah shares a powerful example of meeting her mother where she was rather than forcing a confrontation. Her mother repeatedly insisted, “No one is taking my keys.” Instead of removing the keys and creating distress, Sarah’s family recognized that the keys represented independence and security. They quietly disabled the vehicle while allowing her mother to keep the keys exactly where she expected them to be. The conversation also explores the importance of community support. Friends, church members, Sarah’s husband, and her children all played meaningful roles during the caregiving journey. One particularly beautiful connection remained through music. Sarah’s mother continued singing in her church choir until shortly before entering memory care. Even when she could no longer properly follow the sheet music, the songs remained within her. Sarah recalls singing Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus beside her mother—one of those precious moments that became a memory to hold onto. Sarah also speaks candidly about the complicated relationship she shared with her mother, the expectations often placed on women as caregivers, the exhaustion that can come from caring too long without enough support, and the criticism caregivers sometimes receive from people who only see part of the situation. Through it all, Sarah reminds us that caregiving is rarely simple. There are often two sides to every decision, and compassion is needed not only for the person receiving care but also for the person providing it. A Message for CaregiversYou may not always be able to change what is happening, but you can look for opportunities to preserve dignity, connection and love. Sometimes caregiving means solving a problem differently. Sometimes it means accepting help. And sometimes it simply means remembering the song, sharing the coffee, sitting beside someone you love, and recognizing that these seemingly ordinary moments may someday become extraordinary memories. Connect with SarahLearn more about Sarah, her book, upcoming events and book club opportunities at SarahVosburgh.com. Sarah’s book launches April 22, followed by an eight-city tour. She also shares that an audiobook version includes the voices of both of her daughters, creating an especially personal telling of their family story. Connect with DanaFor support with hormones, metabolism, breast health, digestion, and whole-body wellness, visit DanaIrvine.com and book a Health Clarity Call. Subscribe to the Wise Divine Women Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone navigating Alzheimer’s, dementia, caregiving, aging parents, or the complicated journey of loving someone through change. Alzheimer’s caregiving, dementia caregiving, caring for aging parents, Alzheimer’s family support, memory care, caregiver burnout, women caregivers, dementia and driving, Alzheimer’s and music, faith and caregiving, caregiving support, caring for a mother with Alzheimer’s,

    When Caregiving Changes Everything: Alzheimer’s, Family, Faith & Finding Moments of Grace
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Welcome to the Wise Divine Women Podcast! I’m Dana Irvine, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and Breast Health Educator. On the show we discuss hormone balance, lymphatic health, estrogen detoxification, inflammation reduction, and practical everyday tools to help women feel vibrant again. In practice I offer in-depth thermography imaging, holistic breast care strategies, gut and hormone testing, fasting guidance, and Spirit-Mind-Body wellness programs. I invite you to Live boldly. Love deeply. Care for your body wisely. Welcome to a new chapter of women’s health and empowerment.

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