Raising healthy, happy kids in this day and age is no easy feat!    Dr. Elisa Song joins me today to chat all things integrative medicine and how that can help us raise children that are free of the chronic issues that have been normalized by western medicine.    Make sure you grab a copy of her bestseller HERE   To schedule a discovery call with Andrea, find a time HERE    

Disappointment is something we all experience in life. It is unavoidable! But how we process it will determine if we get stuck in it or move through it in a healthy way that leads to deeper connection with ourselves and with God.     

If you haven't taken a listen to part 1 where I explain what the microbiome is and how it impacts our mental, emotional and spiritual health, make sure to go take a listen to that first!    In todays episode, I cover:  How can microbiome testing help in identifying and addressing mental health or behavioral issues? What are the limitations or potential challenges of microbiome testing in the context of mental health? Can you share any recent research or findings that highlight the connection between the microbiome and mental health? What practical steps can individuals take to improve their microbiome health, and how might these steps impact their mental well-being? How can healthcare providers integrate microbiome testing into their practice to better support patients with behavioral and mental health concerns? Know that microbiome testing is your next best step? You can register for that here!

As a Functionally and conventionally trained registered nurse, I get questions all the time about the microbiome- both from clients, lay people and family members.   This episode is a breakdown of the microbiome, what it is, why it's important to address it for all of our health concerns and so much more!    In this episode, I answer:  What is the microbiome, and why is it important for overall health? Can you explain how the microbiome influences our mental and behavioral health? What specific aspects of mental health or behavioral issues can be impacted by microbiome imbalances? How does the gut-brain axis work, and what role does the microbiome play in this connection? What are some common signs or symptoms that might indicate a microbiome imbalances    

Have you ever felt disqualified, or maybe even humiliated by an unaswered prayer?    In this episode, I share with you how shame can create a disconnect between us and receiving the Love of God, how it manifested for me during the season of my daughters illness, and what we can do to overcome the narrative of shame.  

Supporting our bodies through one of the biggest hormonal shifts in our female lives is no easy task!    Beth Learn, Founder of Fit2B, talks with us all about supporting our bodies through our cycles, and hormonal shifts like perimenopause and menopause.    Listen all the way through as we bust some myths about perimenopause, fitness, nutrition and more!    Make sure to give Beth a follow @fit2b on instagram.   To schedule a free discovery call with Andrea to get to the bottom of what's creating your hormone madness, schedule here https://l.bttr.to/MWgLm        

So many of you asked for a live reading of my book "Wrapped in Kindness", so I'm hosting it here!    I'm not going to read word for word, but I am going to highlight specific themes of the chapter that I feel will be the most relevant to YOU and your story so that God can meet you there.    Grab your hard copy here! 

Have you found yourself wondering if Keto or Intermittent Fasting would benefit your hormones?    Or maybe like so many of the women we work with, you're dreading the thought that that's the only way to regain your metabolic health and hormones.   In this episode, Leanne Vogel, CHN  and Bestselling Author joins me for a dialogue on understanding: Who Keto/IF benefits When NOT to use fasting or Keto Certain medical complexities and conditions that make Keto/IF a bad idea And so much more.   Make sure to follow Leanne on instagram  And find out more about her here To schedule a free consult with Andrea, click HERE   

Isolation can creep in slowly or hit you like a tidal wave when you first receive your childs diagnosis.    Tiffany Williams, Communication and Christ Centered Enneagram Coach, shares with us her journey of both receiving the autism diagnosis for her child and navigating the isolation and shame that kept her out of community, and how she broke free from that.    Follow tiffany on instagram @relateability.us  Need some added protein in your life without the fillers and junk your body can't handle? Grab my favorite collagen peptides here      

Today we are talking about the bit T word that feels a bit taboo, TRAUMA.    As a Christian, it can be hard to talk about this because there is still so much shame and stigma around the unique struggles those that have experienced trauma faced.   Today we will be chatting about: Forgive and forget- what that actually means and how it's not actually possible when it comes to trauma How to avoid hurting someone unintentionally when they are trying to heal How to create a supportive network for people who need healing And so much more.     

Parenting children with ADHD presents special challenges, from managing emotional dysregulation, to impulsivity, to managing time and other executive function tasks. This can be exhausting for both the parent and the child!  This is where Lisa Smith, Occupational Therapist and ADHD certified Brain Health Coach comes in!  Join us as we chat about:  ADHD is considered the "invisible" diagnosis, as there is nothing outwardly to see and the symptoms look more like bad behavioral/personality traits of the child and not being strict enough as a parent The recommended treatment for ADHD for kids: For kids 5-12 the #1 recommended treatment is medication and parent training and for kids under 5 it is just parent training, yet 90% of parents are never provided any information or resources for this from their doctor or after the evaluation process Typical parenting strategies don't work for kids with ADHD as their brain is wired differently, and has a 2-3 year delay in executive function skills (we could do a brief discussion of what these skills are) The best parenting style (evidence based) for raising kids with ADHD Make sure you go follow Lisa on TikTok @adhdonschedule Free resource: ADHD Essentials Guidehttps://www.adhdonschedule.com/ADHD-starter-kit   Website: https://www.adhdonschedule.com Simply ADHD parent training membership: https://www.adhdonschedule.com/encore-page-2-x-1647275367 To schedule a discovery call to see how to support your child from a functional medicine standpoint, click HERE 

If the thought of enduring another summer with severe mood swings, irritability, anxiety and fatigue has you down in the dumps, you're not alone.    If we want to have a summer where our hormones aren't hijacking our plans, then we need to reverse engineer the problem.    I know... I talk a lot about that, but we truly need to build a scaffolding if we want things to feel differently this time around.    Grab the Summer PMS Survival guide here    Ready to take action on your hormones for a more enjoyable summer? Schedule a complementary call with me here 

Are you dreading the school year coming to an end?    Or maybe like most moms I'm talking to, you're a bag of mixed feelings: excitement, dread, anxiety, and the relaxation that the change in schedule brings.   Wherever you are on that spectrum, you'll gain some strategy to tackle the summer ahead.   What are your goals?   What are your sticky, tough points that you know will drive you to frustration?   Where will you need to ask for help?    Grab 15% off paleovalley grass fed protein powder HERE!   Don't forget to follow me on instagram here 

Maddy first came to me after trying to conceive for 16 months with no results, and like so many women in her shoes, her labs all came back "normal".   However, there were symptoms that pointed to an underlying problem that not only contributed to her cycles being long, but her immense fatigue and infertility.    Take a listen... you won't believe the ending!   To follow Maddy and her business, go to www.instagram.com/mrsclarksclassroom   Ready to put an end to your crazy periods, infertility and miserable cycles? Schedule a complementary hormone breakthrough call HERE   

Having a child with special needs can be devastating for the whole family. As a parent, it is almost as devastating to see that the sibling is struggling to find their place in a world that has been flipped upside down for them.    It can feel like your hands are tied and like what you do is never enough... but in reality, there are a few basic needs that can be addressed to create safety, nurturing and comfort for the sibling of a child with special needs.    To join the community facebook support page, click HERE  I'd love to hear from you! Hop on over to the private instagram channel by going here, then click on the "special needs parenting" link in my header to join.    Grab my free guide to hope filled special needs parenting HERE    Grab a copy of my book "Wrapped in Kindness" HERE    

I never imagined I could experience such profound emotional pain as I did when shame hit me like a ton of bricks with our daughters PANDAS diagnosis.    The loss of community. The loss of finances and extreme medical debt. The list of unmet needs were all screaming at me that we didn't deserve better, that there was something wrong with US that we were in this situation.   Whether you are a special needs parent or not, life's difficulties have a way of giving us the impression that we don't deserve better.    Shame can have devastating mental health impacts as well, which I talk about in this episode.    Grab your copy of Wrapped in Kindness or buy for a friend who needs it HERE

I know what you're thinking... "If I hear someone say 'manage your stress' one more time... I'm gonna lose it!."   I know.   I've felt the same way. But the truth is that if we don't learn how to manage our stressors better, we will continue to suffer with messed up hormones.    There is a difference between physiologic stress and emotional stress- in this episode, I'll help you to understand the difference and what you can do to feel better.   

Have you tried progesterone or estrogen hormone replacement, felt better for 1-2 months only to feel like crap again?    Well, there is a reason for that.    In this episode I dive into the main reasons why your body isn't responding to bioidentical hormones and what you can do about it.    Curious what your current hormone imbalance is telling you? Fill out this simple form here- this will go straight to my email inbox and I (yes myself) will reply with recommendations for where to focus your efforts.  Ready to get a more personalized approach? Schedule a time to chat with me here

Mid 30's- mid 40's can feel as confusing, if not more so, than puberty, and there is so much confusion about what perimenopause is, the difference between peri and menopause, and how we treat them differently!    Take a listen to this short but sweet episode where I dive into the details so you know what to focus on.    Join the Women's Hormone Support chat on IG HERE   Ready to get out of the hormone rut? Schedule a complementary phone call here so we can dive into what's really going on with your symptoms so you know what to focus on   Empowered Perimenopause training bundle

Peeing your pants when you sneeze? Struggling to make it to the bathroom without an accident since you had children?  Experiencing pain with activities or intercourse? None of these are normal!  Take a listen as Christina shares how to support your pelvic floor, how to find a good pelvic floor therapist, and how our hormones impact our pelvic floor health.  You can find christina on instagram www.instagram.com/pelvicfloorplace