If you're exhausted, bloated, losing hair, and your period’s gone MIA… you might not be eating enough.
In this spicy episode, I’m joined by Danielle Kepics—aka the unicorn of women’s health—to break down what under-fueling does to your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. We talk about why basic habits (like eating more, sleeping better, and quitting toxic jobs) matter more than biohacks, and how birth control may be masking your body’s real signals.
About Danielle:
Danielle Kepics is an FDN-P, fertility educator, mental health therapist, nutrition coach, and former personal trainer. She’s the founder of Empowered Mind + Body and co-founder of Unconventional Collaborative, helping both clients and practitioners redefine health from the ground up.
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So many of us were taught to be strong, independent, and figure things out alone, but what happens when that mindset sabotages our relationships?
I’m joined by Rachel Elder, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and owner of Connected Couples Counseling, to talk about how therapy can benefit couples at any stage, not just when things are falling apart. We chat about communication, conflict, connection (Rachel’s “3 Cs”), and how being open to being wrong can totally transform your relationship.
Rachel also shares what actually happens in couples counseling, how our past shapes how we show up with our partners, and what to do if only one person wants therapy. If you’re curious about deepening your connection or learning healthier patterns together, this one’s for you.
About Rachel:
Rachel Elder is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and owner of Connected Couples Counseling. She’s passionate about helping couples grow old and grey together and loves getting to the root of what’s really going on. Outside of her work, she’s all about the entrepreneurial journey, iced mochas, and The Office.
In this episode:
Why independence culture can make us resistant to therapy
The three C’s of relationship health: communication, conflict, and connection
What actually happens in a couples counseling session
How your childhood shapes your attachment style
Why both partners need a growth mindset to create lasting change
How to rewire your reactions and stop sabotaging connection
What to do if only one person wants therapy
How to find the right couples therapist for you
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectedcouplescounseling
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Are carbs the enemy? Is fat making you fat? Should you be eating more protein? In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and giving you the real, root-cause-based breakdown of what macronutrients actually do for your body—and why you need all three for optimal health.
Host by me, Brandee Hommerding, a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and diet culture dropout, I am explaining why your body needs carbs, protein, and fat, and how you can create balanced meals without fear, guilt, or food rules. This isn’t about counting macros! It’s about understanding them.
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Feeling exhausted by the hustle and craving more flow in your life? What if your energy dips, your emotional waves, and even your desire to retreat were actually natural—not flaws to fix?
In this episode, I am joined by Krystal Praast, founder of New Moon Mama and creator of the Tides Program. Together, we talk about what it means to live in alignment with your cyclical nature—from your menstrual phases to the lunar calendar to the ever-evolving seasons of womanhood.
Krystal blends her background in corporate leadership and esoteric wisdom to help women reconnect with their inner rhythm, embrace change, and create tools to support their highest selves, no matter the tide.
Whether you’re in a season of burnout, transformation, or deep reflection, this episode will remind you that you’re not broken, you’re just beautifully cyclical.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Grief is universal—but often deeply isolating.
In this episode, I sit down with Certified Grief Educator Tamara Kubacki, founder of Listening to Grief, to explore the many layers of loss—and why learning to grieve openly can be one of the most healing things we do.
Tamara shares her personal story of losing both parents and her sister, how that shaped her understanding of grief, and the tools she now uses to support others through one-on-one coaching and communal experiences like her popular grief walks.
Through her work, Tamara provides empathetic, storytelling-based grief coaching and creates events that bring people together to grieve in natural and creative spaces. Her work has been featured in The Seattle Times and West Seattle Blog, and she actively collaborates with artists, yoga instructors, herbalists, and more to destigmatize grief and make it less lonely.
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This episode is a beautiful reminder that your grief is valid, whether you’ve lost a person, a pet, a place, or a part of yourself. You don’t have to go through it alone.
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Website: listeningtogrief.com
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Menopause doesn’t have to mean suffering in silence. In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Weiland to break down what most doctors don’t tell you about hormone health.
Vanessa Weiland is the founder of Phases Clinic, a holistic menopause and sexual wellness clinic based in Washington State. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience, Vanessa is dedicated to providing compassionate care to support individuals through the menopause transition.
If you're navigating perimenopause, thinking about HRT, or just tired of being dismissed—this one's for you.
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Welcome to the very first episode of Healthy Buzz, where real talk meets real transformation. In this episode, I am opening up like never before, sharing the deeply personal journey that led me from a small-town upbringing to becoming a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and advocate for women’s wellness.
From learning about periods through teen magazines to spending 17 years on birth control, my story is similar to many women's stories... filled with confusion, shame, and years of feeling disconnected from her body. But it’s also a story of awakening, empowerment, and radical change.
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Ever felt like you were left in the dark about your own body? You’re not alone. Welcome to Healthy Buzz, hosted by me, Brandee Hommerding!
On this podcast, you can expect stories about my personal journey from confusion to clarity—from flipping through teen magazines for answers, to a late PCOS diagnosis, and now navigating perimenopause with power and purpose.
I am a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and self-proclaimed diet culture dropout, created Healthy Buzz to give women what most of us never got: real talk and real answers about our health.
This podcast is your go-to space for honest conversations about:
Each episode offers practical tools, expert insights, and empowering reminders that your body is not broken—and you’re not alone.
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