In today’s episode, Abraham dives deep into the powerful connection between your gut and your hormones — and how issues like constipation, bloating, and brain fog aren’t just digestive problems, but clear signals your gut may be sabotaging your metabolism, energy, and weight.
You’ll learn how gut imbalances driven by stress, inflammation, and poor elimination can lead to estrogen dominance, sluggish thyroid, and hormonal chaos, especially for women between 35 and 45. Abraham explains how constipation can trap hormones in your system, how bloating can reflect microbial imbalance, and why brain fog often starts with gut inflammation that disrupts your hormone control centers.
He also shares practical steps to start restoring the gut–hormone balance—from improving daily elimination and supporting the liver, to managing stress and identifying food triggers.
If you’ve been eating clean but still feel “off,” this episode will help you understand the real reason behind your stubborn symptoms—and how healing your gut can finally help you reset your hormones, metabolism, and energy naturally.
🎧 Tune in to learn:
Why constipation and bloating may signal hormone imbalance
How stress and cortisol disrupt gut function
The science behind the gut–hormone feedback loop
Simple, actionable strategies to start balancing both
Your body isn’t broken — it’s communicating. Learn how to listen, heal, and thrive.
In this episode, I dive into a powerful yet often overlooked truth: your sleep and stress might be silently sabotaging your weight loss. You can eat clean, count calories, and exercise five days a week — but if your cortisol is high and your sleep is poor, your body will fight back.
I’ll explain how hormones like cortisol, insulin, leptin, and ghrelin respond to stress and sleep deprivation, and why pushing harder with dieting or workouts can actually backfire. You’ll also learn practical reset strategies to calm your system, restore hormonal balance, and finally get your body to respond again.
By the end, you’ll understand why rest and recovery aren’t “extras” — they’re the missing pieces of sustainable fat loss.
In today’s episode, Abraham breaks down the truth about adaptogens — those popular herbs and natural compounds showing up in teas, powders, and even coffee blends. With so much confusion around what they actually do, he dives deep into the science and practical use of five of the most powerful and well-researched adaptogens: Ashwagandha, Reishi, Rhodiola, Holy Basil, and Ginseng.
You’ll learn:
What adaptogens really are and how they help the body adapt to stress
The difference between calming vs energizing adaptogens
When and how to take each one for the best results
Which combinations work best for stress, fatigue, sleep, and hormonal balance
Important safety notes and how to choose trusted, third-party verified brands
By the end, you’ll understand how to use adaptogens not as quick fixes — but as long-term allies for better energy, calmer mood, improved focus, and balanced hormones.
Are you tired of spinning your wheels and not seeing the weight loss progress you deserve?
Thyroid Hormones & Weight Loss: What You Need to Know for Sustainable Results.
Learn how your thyroid impacts your metabolism Understand the role of T3, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies (TPOab, TGab) Discover practical steps to support your thyroid and achieve lasting weight loss
In this podcast episode, we invite Samantha Taylor to enlighten us with her years of knowledge. Samantha Taylor is a Health & Fitness Expert with 30 years of experience has inspired tends of thousands of women through her own TV segment, radio show and has done over 300 health seminars. She also impacted thousands more when she owned five personal training studios and her studios trained over 7,700 women. She is also the founder of Fit Temple.
Join us in this enlightening episode as we explore the profound effects of our food choices beyond just taste. Discover the key to breaking sugar addiction, explore the integration of faith into mindful eating, and learn the three crucial questions to ask yourself before and after a meal. Dive into the world of journaling food experiences and unravel how it can be a powerful tool to prevent repeating mistakes with poor food choices. Tune in for a holistic journey towards nourishing not just the body, but also the mind and spirit.
In this insightful podcast episode, Jared dives into the multifaceted realm of emotional eating, offering a comprehensive exploration of its diverse types. As we navigate through the discussion, Jared expertly elucidates the nuances that differentiate emotional eating from mere cravings, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of the psychological aspects at play.
Throughout the episode, we'll uncover the intricacies of how emotions can intertwine with our eating habits, shedding light on the various triggers that may lead to emotional eating episodes. From stress and boredom to joy and sadness, Jared dissects the spectrum of emotions that can influence our relationship with food.
But it's not just an exploration of the problem; Jared equips us with actionable steps to overcome these challenges. Discover practical strategies and effective coping mechanisms that empower individuals to break free from the cycle of emotional eating. Whether it's mindful eating practices, building emotional resilience, or adopting healthier outlets for managing emotions, this episode is a roadmap towards fostering a more balanced and harmonious approach to food.
Join us on this journey as we unpack the complexities of emotional eating, gaining valuable insights and tools to navigate this intricate terrain and foster a positive, sustainable connection with our eating habits.
Join Jenn, she has been described as a "force of nature" in the wellness space, recognized as one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40, and nominated for the 2022 International Women’s Podcast Award for Visionary Leadership. She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster, and Business Consultant. In this episode, Jenn will educate you on how to work with your body to minimize cravings and situations that make it difficult to choose a cucumber over a Twix.
Often when people give in to cravings, they blame themselves and can spiral in shame, self-doubt and self-loathing. In reality, it's not a lack of willpower, but science that causes their cravings! From the nutrition we provide ourselves (or don't) to genetics, there are a variety of factors that create cravings.
Join Isaac, He was inspired to pursue nutrition after developing a series of health issues, including hypothyroidism, low testosterone, chronic fatigue, cystic acne, and type 1 diabetes, during his high school and early college days.
Isaac currently helps adults with type 1, type 2, and pre-diabetes improve their blood sugar control without cutting out carbs, in his coaching program, The Balanced Blood Sugar Roadmap. He has also just finished his second book, “Have Your Carbs and Eat ‘Em Too,” a book designed for adults with type 1 diabetes discussing these exact guidelines!
Join Jenny, an experienced personal trainer and fitness coach from Best You Fitness to discuss the importance and how-to’s of mobility and flexibility. Whether you are a non-exerciser, a regular exerciser or everything in between, we discuss why mobility and flexibility are important as we age, to avoid injury and other important points.
Andy is a private practice dietitian, multi time published nutrition author and otherwise prolific writer and explorer of all realms of food and health. His most recent publication, The Essential Diet For Fatty Liver, opened Andy's eyes to the growing public health concern that is fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease, also referred to as NAFLD, affects over a third of the adult population in North America. In today's podcast appearance Andy covers all aspects of NAFLD. What it is, how it happens, and what can be done about it from the dietary, supplemental and lifestyle perspective. No detail is too small when it comes to the way Andy looks at liver nutrition, so buckle up and get ready to learn more than you ever wanted to know about liver health!
Raise your hand if you have a busy schedule! 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♂️ In this podcast, join award-winning media dietitian and nutrition entrepreneur Sue Mah where she shares the benefits of meal planning and 4 different types of meal prepping. As the owner of multiple consulting businesses, Sue knows that eating well can be a challenge when the time crunch and deadlines are calling. Her sensible and doable tips will inspire you to enjoy wholesome delicious food that will not only fuel your body but also help you feel your best! Follow @SueMahRD for more nutrition tips and advice from Sue.
Join Andrew, one of the top 10 best personal trainers in Toronto as he dives deep into the world of cardio and strength training. Whether you’re a new to the fitness or been a regular gym enthusiast, this podcast is your go-to resource for optimizing your performance and reaching your goals.
Andrew brings his expertise in training and shares valuable insights, evidence-based strategies, and practical tips to help you choose, which type of exercise will best suits you. What are some of the benefits and why even we should care about them.
Confused where to get enough plant protein? Join Carol, a vegan registered dietitian from Vegan Weight Loss Nutritionist and learn some fun ways of getting your protein. Listen to some easy suggestions Carol provides to help you getting enough vegan protein!
Join Dan, a seasoned dietitian from Apex Nutrition, as he dives deep into the world of marathon and sports nutrition. Whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or a newbie preparing for your first race, this podcast is your go-to resource for optimizing your performance and reaching your marathon goals.
Dan brings his expertise in sports nutrition and shares valuable insights, evidence-based strategies, and practical tips to help you fuel your body effectively throughout your marathon training journey. From pre-race meal planning to hydration strategies, Dan covers it all, ensuring you have the knowledge and tools to prepare yourself for the gruelling marathon distance.
You may have heard that snacking is associated with poorer nutrition or health. And it can be! However, that’s largely dependent on the types of snacks you choose. If you choose the right snack at the right time it will not only support your diet quality, but also whatever your nutrition related goal is. Come learn what you should have in your snacks and when to have them.
Diet breaks are a ‘tactic’ that can be implemented when trying to lose weight. Despite taking time off from trying to lose weight when your goal is weight loss, they can help! Come learn how and when to take a break to reap the most benefits.
Cravings are often seen as a barrier or a challenge to our nutrition goals and they certainly can be. However, they can also be viewed as signals from our body for needs or wants. Come learn about cravings and our top suggestions for managing them to reach your goals.
Turmeric is one of many hot supplements on the market that there is always some buzz around. This ingredient has been around a long time though and there is quite a bit of research on it. Come learn the answers to the most common questions about turmeric, who it is for and when.
There are many misconceptions in the area of nutrition and dairy is certainly one of the most common topics of confusion. Is it healthy? Do we need to worry about inflammation, IGF-1 or research being biassed because it is sponsored by the dairy industry? Are nut milks better or just as good? Come find out!