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Sleep Problems Before and During Your Period EP253

Insomnia and sleep problems are a major issue in our culture, but did you know that women are more likely to experience poor sleep than men? The changes in female hormones through the menstrual cycle influence sleep patterns and may explain why sleep becomes more challenging for many women before or during their period.   Moreover, those with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) may be even more likely to experience PMS insomnia, fragmented sleep, and reduce...

The Best and Worst Breakfast Foods for Hormone Health EP252

There’s tons of research that shows that backs this up. A healthy breakfast sets the stage for hormone balance throughout the day, which is critical for women at all stages of life.  On today's episode, Cody goes into it all. She talks about how to choose a hormone-loving breakfast and how to avoid breakfasts that are not supportive of our hormonal health.  As is the case with most nutrition topics, we hear a lot of different opinions. Thoughts on breakfast, are no exception. Some say brea...

Emotional Vitality: How To Overcome Stress, Anxiety, Depression With Nutrition Expert Jared St. Claire EP251

Emotional Vitality is the Neuroscience of Wellness. What can we learn from the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our subconscious mind and how they ultimately effect our physical health as well? On today's episode, Cody has invited Jared St. Clair, host of Vitality Radio to dive into all of this. In this conversation we’ll learn how the language we use with ourselves determines whether we believe that we can or cannot do something, whether we will or will not heal and how to re...

Emotional Vitality: How To Overcome Stress, Anxiety, Depression With Nutrition Expert Jared St. Clair EP251

Emotional Vitality is the Neuroscience of Wellness. What can we learn from the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our subconscious mind and how they ultimately effect our physical health as well? On today's episode, Cody has invited Jared St. Clair, host of Vitality Radio to dive into all of this. In this conversation we’ll learn how the language we use with ourselves determines whether we believe that we can or cannot do something, whether we will or will not heal and how to re...

How Understanding Our Bloodwork Can Help Us Uncover Root Cause and Restore Our Health with Dr. Patricia Schneider EP250

Did you know that you may have been lied to when you were told that your lab work looks "normal"? There could be hidden gems in your labs that can reveal whether or not you have an infection or other deficiencies, and more.  On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Dr. Patricia Schneider, who is an expert in holistic health and functional medicine, to share her insights and to empower us to take control of our health through carefully reading and understanding our bloodwork deeper. Dr. ...

How Much Protein Should Women Have? EP249

From muscle building and metabolism to hormonal balance and disease prevention, protein is an essential nutrient for women's health. Women of all ages need enough protein to help us with our  energy, focus, appetite control, and for tissue repair. Across different life stages like pregnancy and menopause, protein becomes even more critical, supporting fetal development, maintaining muscle tissue and bone density, and managing moods, hormonal fluctuations, weight gain, and even sleep. Under...

How To Mind Your Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf EP248

Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. On today's episode Cody has invited the amazing, Dr. Caroline Leaf to be her guest. Today you will learn: 5 steps that can h...

Live More, Age Less with Dr. Mani Kukreja EP247

What does it mean to "age gracefully"? We want a future in which our lifespan is balanced with an extended healthspan, reduced illness, and age-related ailments to spend time with loved ones and maintain our independence well into our golden years. In this episode, Cody and Dr. Mani  Kukreja talk about how people of the same age can be so vastly different from one another regarding outcomes like energy levels, immunity, memory, productivity, functionality, personality, and especially physi...

How To Beat Hormonal Brain Fog EP246

Are you living in a fog? Does your brain feel tired, and even everyday tasks are challenging because your brain isn’t cooperating with focus, thinking, and memory?  Brain fog is a common (but shouldn’t be considered a normal) symptom for women, especially during hormonal changes or with hormonal imbalances, as hormones play a vital role in brain health and function.  While a lot of the research on brain health has been done on men; it’s only recently that we are learning about the connecti...

What Not To Drink On Your Period with Bria Gadd EP245

On today's episode, Cody has invited guest, Bria Gadd to discuss what not to drink when you're on your period, and how what you drink on the other days of the month can really impact how your next period shows up. What we put into our bodies can either be the best medicine or the worst poison. Tune in to learn more, Bria Gadd is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Functional Diagnostic Practitioner in Training, Perimenopause & Menopause Expert. Her podcast The Period Whisperer is a top 2.5% ...

What Not To Drink On Your Period with Bria Gadd

All About Mixhers Metabolic Balance: Deep Dive Episode EP244

It seems like the “easiest” ways to lose weight today involve the use of medications, which can come with a range of side effects as you lose weight. For women who want to take a more natural approach to weight loss, there are ways to improve insulin sensitivity, balance hormones, and regulate blood sugar levels without medication. A Holistic Health approach takes into account the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—when addressing any type of health concern. For weight loss specifically, i...

A Holistic Health Practitioners Take on Ozempic with guest Amy Wilson EP243

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have most likely caught wind of the recent Ozempic hype. Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA medications have entered the global spotlight as the hot health topic among celebrities and across news outlets. While the drug was originally prescribed for diabetes, this “miracle medication” has risen to fame over the last few years due to its impact on rapid weight loss. With all of the buzz around it, Cody has been getting lots of questions from you listeners:...

All About Emotional, Physical, Recreational and Sexual Intimacy with Monica Tanner EP242

When you hear the word ‘intimacy,’ it’s likely that something like sex pops into your head. While intimacy is commonly used in the context of making love, this only describes one aspect of it. Intimacy occurs not only between lovers, but also in friendships and in other platonic relationships. It can describe closeness on an emotional, physical, sexual, spiritual, or platonic level. On today's episode, Cody has invited Monica Tanner to join her in a discussion exploring the different types...

How To Balance Your Hormones Naturally with Hertime: Live Q&A EP241

So many women struggle feeling their best every day of the month, because they don't realize that symptoms that come along with hormone imbalance, like cramps, bloating, moodiness, pain, acne, etc. are negotiable. That's right, just because we women, doesn't mean we are meant to suffer when it's that time of the month or when it is a certain time of our life, like postpartum or perimenopause or menopause. On today's episode, Cody recorded a live session with real life Hertime customers who ...

How To Get Rid of Menopause Belly Fat with Barb Hawken EP240

Are you tired of generic fitness advice that doesn’t cater to the specific needs of women in menopause? Jon today's episode, Cody invites Barb Hawken, a menopause fitness coach who’s dedicated her career to empowering menopausal women through specialized fitness and nutrition strategies. Barb shares her journey from being a fitness enthusiast at 16 to taking an eight-year break to homeschool her sons, and reclaiming her fitness passion at 47. She stresses the importance of consuming enough c...

Benefits of Collagen: Is it Good For Hormones? EP239

What exactly is collagen and do we really need it? Today, Cody takes us on a deep dive into collagen - the benefits of collagen, the best kind of collagen, and how it connects with our hormonal health. Collagen does have many benefits, but we don’t often hear how it can benefit our insides as much as our outsides, it has more than just beauty benefits. Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreci...

How Trauma Is Stored in the Body (+ How to Release It) with Julia Blackwell EP238

Physical and emotional trauma have ways of lodging themselves in our body's wrapping called the fascia.  These traumas cause interuptions in the bodys normal signaling to the brain and circulation creating chronic pain and tension.  On today's episode, Cody has invited Julia Blackwell to be her special guest. Julia is a fascial therapy specialist. Together they talk about what trauma feels like in the body, the various manifestations of trauma release and what we can do for the most common ...

How Diet Culture Has Wrecked Our Hormones with Kaely McDevitt EP237

We live in a “diet” culture. Quick quiz: how many diets can you name off the top of your head right now? The average answer from women is at least 5. No matter what type of diet you are influenced to try, the fact is that how much and what you eat directly impact your hormones.  Today, Cody has invited Kaely McDevitt to join her for a discussion to break down which hormones are impacted when we cut calories and to provide a few strategies for keeping our hormones as happy and healthy as po...

Everything You Need To Know About Endometriosis EP236

Endometriosis is a common health issue affecting women—one in ten women have it! And I would say that probably ten out of ten women have been dismissed by their doctor at some point in their journey. Because typically, you go to your doctor with signs and symptoms of endometriosis, and the first thing you're told is, “Oh, here, just take the pill. Here's a painkiller; periods are meant to be painful and that's just the way it is.” In this episode, we’re going to talk about the symptoms of en...

Finding Balance Between Natural Health Practices and Modern Medicine with Tonya Fines EP235

In today's fast-paced world, achieving optimal health and well-being has become a top priority for many individuals. As a result, there is a growing interest in finding the perfect balance between modern medicine and natural therapies as a means to achieve holistic health. On today's episode, Cody invites guest Tonya Fines, a Holistic Health Practitioner, to explore the concept of integrating modern medical treatments with natural therapies to enhance women's overall wellness and to addres...

Women’s Health Isn’t Being Taken Seriously: International Women's Day EP234

There are some crazy facts out there about women's health that you might be shocked about. For instance, did you know that it was only in 2015 when the NIH required medical investigators to consider sex as a biological variable?  In this episode, Cody invites Jess Toolson and Sine Bentley to join in on this conversation about current stats on women and their reproductive health, those that are experiencing Endometriosis, ovarian cancer, as well as how the medical world treats women's heart ...

Can Birth Control Affect Who You Are Attracted To? EP233

It is surprising that for as long as we've had birth control available to women there is still so much we don't know about how it impacts our body, our relationships, and our overall life.  You may be familiar with some of the side effects of hormonal birth control, like depression, blood clots, and weight gain. You might also know that birth control pills, which are often prescribed for things other than contraception—like irregular periods or acne—aren’t the best solution for managing sym...

What To Expect: How Our Vagina Changes As We Age with Traci Andreason EP232

Just like the rest of our body, our vagina changes as we age. The hormonal and physical changes we experience from pregnancy through to menopause can impact the appearance and the function of our vagina. On today's episode, Cody invites special guest , Traci Andreason, MSN, FNP-C, to help us all understand better about what vaginal changes we can expect in our 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond and how to keep up with our vaginal health. Traci Andreason is the founder of Rise Rejuvenation Center. ...

Why Orgasm's Are So Good...For Your Health EP231

Sure, orgasms are fun, but did you know they are good for your health too? There are a number of benefits of orgasm for women's health. That's what we are talking about today! If you’ve been following Cody for a while, then you know she is a big fan of supporting women’s holistic health and women having orgasms is a big part of holistic health, because of the amazing health benefits they provide. Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode...

Why Orgasm's Are So Good For Your Health EP231

Sure, orgasms are fun, but did you know they are good for your health too? There are a number of benefits of orgasm for women's health. That's what we are talking about today! If you’ve been following Cody for a while, then you know she is a big fan of supporting women’s holistic health and women having orgasms is a big part of holistic health, because of the amazing health benefits they provide. Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode...

Reasons You Might Not be Enjoying Sex EP230

What if you could have sex & actually enjoy it?  What if you could exercise without leaking? if you could have a stronger core even after having kids? What if you could find answers to the problems that have plagued you and solutions that actually worked? What if you took some time to address the issues have bothered you since having kids— because you DESERVE it? On today's episode, Cody has invited Dr. Pauli, a Pelvic Floor Therapist and expert, to help us understand why sex might feel pai...

Fifteen Ways To Heal, By Living High Vibe Life EP229

Did you know that "your vibes" have a big impact on your overall health, wellbeing and healing? Being mindful of your energy is a transformative practice that can truly enhance your life and have huge positive  influence on those around you too. The best way to keep your vibes in check is to be aware of things that lower your vibration and that drain your energy. On today’s episode, Cody covers 15 energy-draining areas that kill your vibrational buzz and she shares life-healing tips with u...

Fifteen Ways To Heal, By Living A High Vibe Life EP229

Did you know that "your vibes" have a big impact on your overall health, wellbeing and healing? Being mindful of your energy is a transformative practice that can truly enhance your life and have huge positive  influence on those around you too. The best way to keep your vibes in check is to be aware of things that lower your vibration and that drain your energy. On today’s episode, Cody covers 15 energy-draining areas that kill your vibrational buzz and she shares life-healing tips with u...

Why Non Toxic Beauty Products Matter When It Comes To Our Hormone Health with Mindy Mackenzie EP228

Did you know that the products you're using on your body can be wreaking havoc on your hormones? While it’s hard to believe that conventional beauty companies would ever include toxic ingredients in their products, the fact is that they do—it’s still common practice and perfectly legal. To give you an idea of where we are, consider that there are 11 cosmetic ingredients currently banned by the FDA, while in the EU, over 1,300 ingredients are banned. Companies operating in the US face much le...

Its Hertime Live: Routine Over Resolution EP227

Join Cody and Jess as they welcome guests Kass and Emily of "Little Bit's of Awesome" Podcast...and a LIVE studio audience! So fun! Together, they take questions from you, and from the live audience members to discuss how to set ourselves up for success in reaching our most important goals this year by focusing on our routines rather than just resolutions. The questions were amazing and the answers were fun and inspiring. As you know, the biggest benefit of focusing on creating routines and...

The Effects of Toxic Stressors on Our Hormones with Breast Implant Illness Expert Dr. Robert Whitfield EP226

Breast implant illness is starting to gain attention in the medical community. Breast implant illness (BII) is the term used to describe symptoms associated with breast implants and can range from joint pain, skin rashes, hair loss, and headaches to chronic fatigue, anxiety, neurological issues, brain fog and hormone imbalance.  In this episode, Cody shares about her own personal story about Breast Implant Illness and her explant surgery a year ago. She has invited the surgeon that she lean...

How Your Dental Health and Your Hormone Health are Connected with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen EP225

There are things going on in our mouths that may be the root cause of some of our chronic health problems. On today's episode Cody and her special guest, Dr. Michelle Jorgensen,  walk us through the most common toxic situations that can happen in our mouth - and what we can do about them. Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is an author, speaker, teacher, biologic/holistic dentist, and health and wellness, provider. After practicing traditional dentistry for 10 years, Michelle became very sick. Through ...

Finding Your Wellness “Why” That Will Keep You Solid on Your Path to Health EP224

When it comes to creating a sustainable, healthy lifestyle consistency is key. It’s the actions you take MOST of the time that creates lasting results. But you probably know this, right? We know eating well and moving our body is important but we’re struggling with how to make it last. if you're feeling like this, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, we would say that the biggest pain point we hear from women like you, is the lack of being able to stay consistent. We all have a desire t...

Understanding The Gut-Brain-Skin Connection with Maria Marlowe EP223

The gut, brain and skin may seem like three completely separate organs, but research shows they are intricately connected. In fact research on the gut-brain-skin connection has shown that poor gut health has been associated with a wide range of inflammatory skin conditions, including acne, rosacea, and psoriasis as well as mind and mood conditions, including anxiety and depression. On today's episode, Cody has invited Maria Marlowe to help us take a closer look at the gut-brain-skin connect...

How To Fix The Hormones That Control Your Weight EP222

Nothing is more frustrating than making lifestyle changes to support your health and lose a little weight, only to find that nothing changes despite your efforts. Everywhere you look, new fad diets, shots or workout programs seem to bring about dramatic transformations. So why don't they work for you? It may be related to a hormone imbalance. On today's episode, Cody is going to talk about how to fix the hormones that control your weight. The dirty little secret of the billion-dollar weigh...

How To Regulate Your Nervous System Using Somatic Therapy with Kymber Maulden EP221

Our nervous systems have been through a lot, whether we realize it or not! Many have been perpetually operating with high-stress levels due to work stress, health problems, financial struggles, or other pandemic-induced challenges. This, as you can imagine, really takes a toll on your overall well-being and can result in a dysregulated nervous system. On today's episode, Cody has invited guest Kymber Maulden to explain to all of us about how the nervous system becomes unbalanced, signs to ...

Hormones 101: Understanding the Basics EP220

When it comes to female reproductive health, many women know the basics – estrogen and progesterone somehow work together to create a 28 day menstrual cycle every month until menopause. In reality, these hormones are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to female hormonal health.  many people don’t realize the extent of the work that these mighty molecules do day in and day out. We tend to think they only are on duty during puberty or pregnancy. When in reality, they’re working around ...

8 Minute Morning Routine That Will Change Your Life with Megan Lyons EP219

Which habits are most effective in a morning routine?  Well, it depends on YOU and what YOU need. There has been so much research put into finding the most effective habits that are replicated by the world’s most successful (in all senses of the word) people. What are they and will they work for you? On today's episode Cody has invited Megan Lyons, a Holistic Health Coach and Nutritionist, to share her  WAKEUP+GO checklist. She has taken all of the science-backed  strategies she has learned...

Is Birth Control Bad For Your Gut? EP218

Antibiotics, stress, and a poor diet get a lot of attention when it comes to factors that can negatively impact the health of our gut. But did you know that using hormonal birth control can be equally as damaging to our gut health? The connection between gut health and hormonal birth control isn’t widely known. Women are so often blindly prescribed The Pill, without ever knowing the potential side effects it can have on their health. Especially the health of their gut. Which is why Cody is...

Why Mixhers? What Makes Us Different? EP217

Many of us are doing our best to take care of our health daily (both physically + mentally). We could even say it's a HUGE priority! Adding in daily habits that help us stay at our best and as our healthiest selves requires intention.  Mixhers was made by women for women to address the many needs and changes our bodies go through in our lifetime. and to help make taking care of our health easy, effective, delicious and hormone friendly.  How? Join Cody and Jess in this episode as they tea...

Breast Cancer: Awareness Into Action with Corrine Ellsworth Beaumont EP216

Breast cancer awareness is important, but breast cancer awareness put into action is an even more powerful prevention  and treatment tool. As women, we deserve to feel empowered through easily accessible education. We know we are supposed to do monthly breast exams, but do we all feel confident about what that should actually look like? What are we looking and feeling for? What are the 12 signs and symptoms that we should all be aware of? What healthy nutrition and lifestyle strategies can...

28 Days vs 24 Hours – A Big Way Women and Men Differ Day to Day EP215

Some weeks you’re on - you’re crushing it at work, you’re killing it in the gym, and you have energy after work to meet up with friends or to engage in leisure activities you love. But other weeks? Not so much. You have to drag yourself out of bed, you feel like you’re phoning it in at work and during workouts, and after work, you crash on the sofa and stare at the ceiling. If that describes you, you’re probably (and rightfully) frustrated by these swings in mood, productivity, and energy. ...

Setting Healthy Boundaries For a Happy Life! with Susie Pettit EP214

We all need to set them—on today's episode we talk about what that means to set healthy boundaries and how to do it right. Join Cody and her  invited guest Susie Pettit,  to learn about how living and working with boundaries gives us the freedom to live life on our terms while boosting well-being, reducing stress levels, and increasing productivity at work and home. About our guest: Susie Pettit has been helping women live lives they love for over 20 years. She is the podcast host of the ...

How Does a Woman Know If She Is In Perimenopause? with Jennifer Woodward EP213

Have you struggled with severe period symptoms? For the longest time, women have been put on birth control to help minimize acne, cramps, and migraines...But over the years, we've learned that these symptoms mean so much more. When you start making holistic changes to your health, you can begin to increase your quality of life and menstrual cycles when you're approaching your perimenopausal years. If you're 40 years old and don't understand why you're breaking out like a teenager, you will...

The Real Reason Behind Chronic Fatigue and What to Do Instead with Allison Samon EP212

Do you ever feel like you've been filling your tank, but you're still running on empty? Do you wake up feeling groggy, like you have a hangover, but without the fun memories of the night before? You’re sure you just spent the work evening as usual, sat on the sofa binge watching every single episode of your new favorite show until late. There was popcorn involved, but no wine, this time, so why the fuzzy, heavy head and desperate desire for coffee? You could be suffering with Adrenal Fatigue...

Guard Your Power: Purpose, Passion and Health with Demi Tebow EP211

On today’s episode, Cody has a special guest, Demi Tebow, former Miss Universe, to talk about creating true confidence, and learning how to set healthy boundaries so that you can feel powerful and be the woman you’re meant to be!  You’ll enjoy learning about how Demi grew up in South Africa and how it compares to her life now living in the United States with her husband, famous football player, Tim Tebow. Demi has been a longtime user and fan of Mixhers. In this episode she shares about he...

The Best Diet for PCOS EP210

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that can benefit greatly from diet and lifestyle therapies. In this episode Cody leads us in a discussion about  the best diet for PCOS, which should be part of a your treatment approach to this complex condition. Often, once diagnosed with PCOS the initial treatment options include hormonal birth control, Metformin, and perhaps Spironolactone. While all of these can be beneficial for some women, they aren’t often enough in the management of...

ADHD and Hormones EP209

ADHD in adult women has increased dramatically over the last couple of years. Sometimes the diagnosis is missed when a woman is young, and she’s diagnosed later in life. Other times ADHD is misdiagnosed as anxiety, depression, PMS. Or symptoms are simply overlooked because ADHD presents differently in women compared with men.  In addition, symptoms of ADHD in women might exacerbate during times of hormonal fluctuation, either throughout the monthly cycle or during a particular life phase su...

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Is It Right For You? with Dr. Daved Rosensweet EP208

Many women who experience menopausal symptoms can easily feel overwhelmed and frustrated. From hot flashes and night sweats to vaginal symptoms and mood changes, the menopause transition can take a significant toll on a woman's body and quality of life.  In this episode, Cody has invited Dr. Daved Rosensweet to be a guest and help us learn more about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a popular treatment for postmenopausal women. In this episode, we will learn about the pro's and con's of h...