Healing Hormones
319 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsWelcome to a space for real talk about all things menstrual health and fertility awareness method. It’s time we drop the stigma around our periods and start opening up about the beautiful complexity of the female body.
Learn from myself, and top women’s health experts, as we bring awareness to topics often dismissed in mainstream media and wellness.
Join us as we discuss birth control, hormonal imbalance, FAM, mental health, pregnancy/motherhood, and more - nothing is off limits.
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Ep. 19 - Discussing the F Word: Feminism
March 06, 2017 21:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThe “F word” doesn’t have to be bad! Today we have two awesome guests, Ashley Stacey and Christine Horvath. They both have degrees in Women’s Studies and they’re here for a big juicy conversation about feminism! Christine has her own show, Babes to Know, in which awesome women share stories you’ve never heard before. We’ll Discuss: Wine of the Day: Mimosas! How people view feminism Why your version of feminism doesn’t have to look like our version of feminism How we make ourse...
Ep. 18 - Gettin’ Jiggy: Hip Hop Dance with Martha Martin
February 27, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBSome people avoid exercise because it’s just not enjoyable for them, but we contend that there’s something for everyone. The key to enjoying grind time at the gym (or your living room) is finding something you enjoy! Liz LOVES hip hop dance, so she completely geeked out the whole time, and of course Liz and Martha agree: hip hop dance is not only super fun, it’s a great way to get a great workout! We’ll Discuss: Martha’s Story Teaching group fitness classes Working out through p...
Ep. 17 - In the Kitchen with “Simply Taylor” Riggs
February 20, 2017 21:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBTaylor Riggs, RD, LDN is a health and wellness blogger and featured dietician on Good Day Columbus, the Huffington Post, and tons of other amazing publications. Even cooler, she recently published her own cookbook! Today we discuss all of that, along with her paleo lifestyle and her journey with type 1 diabetes. We’ll Discuss: Pancake of the Day: Taylor’s Banana Coconut Pancakes Taylor’s passion for cooking Recipes for diabetics Writing recipes: how does it happen? Striking ...
Ep. 16 - Restarting Hayden’s Heart with Ady Dorsett
February 13, 2017 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBCongenital heart defects affect more children than we know. Having turned enormous grief into incredible motivation, when Ady Dorsett lost her sweet boy Hayden to CHD-related complications just a few short weeks into his life, the pain she felt compelled her to create a non-profit organization in his honor. Hayden’s Heart helps to bring awareness and healing to bereaved families who have lost their babies to CHDs. We’ll Discuss: Hayden’s Story The lessons that Hayden taught those ar...
Ep. 15 - Learn to Better Love Yourself with Simi Botic
February 06, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBSimi Botic is a feminine wellness expert and certified health coach with a story to tell! She’s such a beautiful person inside and out, and we loved talking to her about her story and ours. It’s just a hunch, but we’re betting you’re right there with us, and that a lot of what she has to say will hit close to home for you. We hope you get as much out of this discussion as we did! We’ll Discuss: Simi’s Story What loving yourself actually looks like Giving yourself gentleness and...
Ep. 14 - From Corporate to Core-busting with Amy Crandall
January 30, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBWine-and-Shiners, get ready to be inspired! Fitness professional and model Amy Crandall talks with us about her journey from unhappy corporate life to a fulfilling life in fitness, health, and overall balance. Amy is beautiful inside and out, and gave us such great advice. We’ll Discuss: Amy’s fitness journey background What is a training experience like for a newbie? Growing a social media brand while personally unplugging Amy’s practice in positivity Amy’s practice in grat...
Ep. 13 - Connecting Your Body & Mind with Sarah Beth Yoga
January 23, 2017 21:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBToday we had the distinct pleasure of talking with Sarah Beth, of the famed Sarah Beth Yoga channel on Youtube! We couldn’t be more excited to hear her input about life, health, and happiness through a regular practice in yoga. Listen beginning to end to soak everything in, because she drops so much knowledge on us! We’ll Discuss: Sarah Beth’s journey in yoga Manage ulcerative colitis, scoliosis, and other health issues through regular yoga practice How Sarah Beth decided to bui...
Ep. 12 - Introducing: Mr. Wine & Mr. Shine
January 16, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBPlease welcome our husbands, Cody (Nina) & Zach (Liz) to the Wine & Shine Podcast! We get into the nitty-gritty of relationships, and play “Know Ya Boo” a la Tom Haverford from NBC’s Parks & Recreation. This may be the most fun we’ve had on Wine & Shine so far! Don’t miss this episode. We’ll Discuss: Wine of the Day: Menage a Trois 2014 Red Blend How we met, and Gypsy music, perhaps? Our questions for the husbands What’s the one thing you want women to understand about their m...
Ep. 11 - How to Minimize and Simplify Your Life
January 09, 2017 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week we talk about the recent trend that is minimalism, and what it’s all about for us. We’ve been dipping our toes in the minimalism pool lately, and the water is fine! Learn how you can shed that which doesn’t serve you and come to grips with what truly makes you happy… besides your stuff. We’ll Discuss: Wine of the Day: Barefoot Chardonnay 2017: a new start What’s minimalism? Minimize your junk, maximize your happiness Never hold onto a “what-if” The things we hold...
Ep. 10 - New Year’s Resolutions: Resolve to Shine
December 26, 2016 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBShow yourself some grace in 2017. Today we talk about how we tend to inundate ourselves with lofty goals, pies-in-the-sky, and self-defeating mindsets. This new year, set attainable goals for yourself, build your mindfulness, and surround yourself with people that build you up. Set yourself up for success; this is your year to shine! We’ll Discuss: Wine of the Day: Cooper’s Hawk Winter Red The history behind the new year’s resolution How we set goals Our own stories in goal s...
Ep. 9 - Avoiding Burnout and Striking a Work-Life Balance
December 19, 2016 21:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIt’s super easy to get caught up in the mundanity of our daily routines, and even easier to let that burn us out! During this episode, we talk about ways to check your ‘tude at the door when you get to work, and how to keep your work stress out of your home life in order to prevent ourselves from getting burned out. We’ll Discuss: Wine of the Day: None! We went to yoga instead. “Highly Sensitive People” Leaving your work stress at work What is burnout? What works for us Mak...
Ep. 8 - Taking Care of Yourself During the Holiday Hustle
December 12, 2016 21:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, but sometimes we lose track of how we’re treating ourselves amidst all the love we’re trying to show everyone else. The holidays, while very special, can be super strenuous on you! Practice self-care this year, making sure to take time for yourself and honor your feelings and health. Quotes: “Don’t freak out, eat what’s there… have some grace for yourself and know this may not be the season or the time to be super down on yourself.” - Liz ...
Ep. 7 - Angela & Brooke from Gals With Goals
November 28, 2016 21:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBToday we interview the founders of the blog Gals with Goals, Angela & Brooke. Like us, they’re college pals that build each other up and push each other to meet the goals they set together! One of the key elements we also discussed was that grace and understanding can be useful and important in reaching the goals we set for ourselves. We’ll Discuss: Gals with Goals: Origins What is Gals with Goals? Brooke’s Book and challenges in writing Angela’s website, and goals for the fut...
Ep. 6 - Create the Life of Your Dreams with Natalie Burrage
November 21, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWe had so much fun in this episode interviewing Natalie Burrage, owner of L-Yoga Flow! Natalie provides us (and other women) advice from her journey to mindfulness and self-love, amidst struggles with body image and motivation. We’ll Discuss: Wine of the Day: Just Peachy - French sparkling wine Natalie: my journey in mindfulness Natalie’s advice for women who are just starting their spiritual journey Getting spiritually unstuck Where does Natalie get her inspiration? Kund...
Ep. 5 - Women In the Media: How It Affects Us
November 14, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIn this episode of Wine & Shine, we delve into the realm of the mainstream media to uncover why women have primarily negative self-perceptions. We’ll discuss why it’s important to let go of these perceptions and love yourself as you are despite constant media bombardment, while still consciously making choices toward self-improvement. Quotes: “People definitely thought we were taking engagement photos, and I support that.” - Nina “How come we can’t see these positive sides of ourse...
Ep. 4 - The Ongoing Battle With the Grocery Store
October 31, 2016 20:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBToday we chat about the expenses of supplying your household with food, and the social aspect of eating. Our friends, as much as we love them, influence us to spend money going out and, as a result, we neglect the groceries we spent way too much money on! Grab a glass and join the conversation. Show Notes: Groceries are expensive! One-stop shopping versus shopping the town for the best prices Value added: quality over cost? Tip: Get “basics” at the lowest-price store you can (...
Ep. 3 - The Diet Dilemma & What Works For Us
October 24, 2016 20:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBToday, we chat about our health and what we feed our bodies. Are fad or “crash” diets the way to go, or is it better to change to a vegan, vegetarian, or paleo lifestyle? Is diligent calorie counting truly the best way to watch your waistline? We discuss these questions along with the idea that maybe it’s just better to go with whatever works best for your body. We’ll discuss: Wine of the day: 2014 Colby Red Blend Our dieting stories Is calorie counting a silver bullet for weight ...
Ep. 2 - Book Review: “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brene Brown
October 19, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBDo you find yourself struggling to be the best you can be? Many times, we get caught up in trying to achieve perfection, forgetting that our imperfections are often the best parts of us! “The Gifts of Imperfection,” by Berne Brown, is an amazing book that encourages us to delve into our uncomfortable inner bits to get to the root of what makes us “us.” Show Notes: 1:32 - Wine of the Day: 2015 Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio ($12.95) 4:19 - Wine substitute of day: Chai Tea Latte/ Peach Tra...
Ep. 1 - Downtown vs. Suburbia... Where To Move Next?
October 19, 2016 04:20 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about our start as friends, and why we started a podcast. We also talk about the social pressures to be a homeowner, our desire to move downtown and live the millennial lifestyle in an urban environment, the pros and cons about moving and the suburbs, and much more! Show Notes: 0:46 - Wine and Shine Podcast: our “why” 3:29 - Our journey as friends 10:52 - Wine of the Day: 2012 Chateaux de Cruzeau Bordeaux ($24.99) 18:18 - Let’s talk about moving 20:50...