In this episode of Slightly Spiritual, we sit down with Michelle Penicook, RD, LD a registered dietitian specializing in fertility and functional medicine. Michelle’s journey into this work began with her own health challenges — from endometriosis and autoimmune disease to mold toxicity and chronic Lyme. Those experiences completely transformed how she views the body, healing, and the resilience we’re capable of when we have the right tools and support.
Together, we explore the conversation around hormones and fertility- and how Michelle helps women uncover the “why” behind their fertility struggles.
We discuss:
The difference between conventional and functional fertility care — and why “normal” labs aren’t always the full picture and leave women struggling.
Birth control and how it impacts fertility and hormones
How emotional healing and mindset play as big a role as physical health in conception
What “unexplained infertility” really means (and why it’s rarely unexplained at all)
The rise in fertility challenges and what’s driving them — from stress and undernourishment to toxin exposure
How chronic conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and autoimmunity can impact hormone balance and fertility
Male fertility, how to address male fertility with your partner and the changes they may need to make to get pregnant
IVF- the good and the bad
Age and fertility and your ability to get pregnant
Connect with Michelle:
Instagram: @hormoneharmonyrd
Join her email list to stay updated on upcoming programs and resources: https://www.hormoneharmonyrd.com
Free download for Slightly Spiritual listeners: The Fully Fertile Meal Plan- https://deft-author-8756.kit.com/a4d58a6292
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In this episode of Slightly Spiritual, we sit down with Michelle Penicook, RD, LD a registered dietitian specializing in fertility and functional medicine. Michelle’s journey into this work began with her own health challenges — from endometriosis and autoimmune disease to mold toxicity and chronic Lyme. Those experiences completely transformed how she views the body, healing, and the resilience we’re capable of when we have the right tools and support.
Together, we explore the conversation around hormones and fertility- and how Michelle helps women uncover the “why” behind their fertility struggles.
We discuss:
The difference between conventional and functional fertility care — and why “normal” labs aren’t always the full picture and leave women struggling.
Birth control and how it impacts fertility and hormones
How emotional healing and mindset play as big a role as physical health in conception
What “unexplained infertility” really means (and why it’s rarely unexplained at all)
The rise in fertility challenges and what’s driving them — from stress and undernourishment to toxin exposure
How chronic conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and autoimmunity can impact hormone balance and fertility
Male fertility, how to address male fertility with your partner and the changes they may need to make to get pregnant
IVF- the good and the bad
Age and fertility and your ability to get pregnant
Connect with Michelle:
Instagram: @hormoneharmonyrd
Join her email list to stay updated on upcoming programs and resources: https://www.hormoneharmonyrd.com
Free download for Slightly Spiritual listeners: The Fully Fertile Meal Plan- https://deft-author-8756.kit.com/a4d58a6292
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The Truth About SPF, Sun Myths and Clean Beauty 101 w/ Solara Suncare Founder Steph DiPisa
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The Truth About SPF, Sun Myths and Clean Beauty 101 w/ Solara Suncare Founder Steph DiPisa
Five years ago, Stephanie DiPisa launched Solara Suncare with no beauty industry experience — just a mission to create clean, skin-loving sun protection after navigating her children’s allergies and her own health challenges. Today, her multi-award-winning mineral sunscreens are sold everywhere from Neiman Marcus to Target, beloved by dermatologists, celebrities, and makeup artists alike. In this episode, Steph reveals the biggest myths about SPF, the red-flag ingredients hiding in your beauty bag, and how spirituality, manifestation, and her Sicilian heritage inspire both her products and her daily rituals.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The surprising personal journey that led Steph to launch Solara Suncare
How to spot greenwashing in beauty and suncare products
The biggest red-flag ingredients in conventional sunscreens
Steph’s top non-negotiables for healthy skin
Myths about sun exposure that need rewriting
How to actually read a sunscreen label
The role of spirituality, manifestation, and abundance in her business
How Sicilian heritage and traditions influence her self-care and beauty rituals
Why the sun isn’t bad for you — and how we actually need it to live
What products Steph would throw out if she found them in your drawer at home
Endocrine disruptors in skincare
US vs. European chemical regulations
Links, Codes & Resources:
Solara Suncare: Solarasuncare.com
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Connect with Steph: https://www.instagram.com/stephdipisa/
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In this episode of Slightly Spiritual, we sit down with Michelle Penicook, RD, LD a registered dietitian specializing in fertility and functional medicine. Michelle’s journey into this work began with her own health challenges — from endometriosis and autoimmune disease to mold toxicity and chronic Lyme. Those experiences completely transformed how she views the body, healing, and the resilience we’re capable of when we have the right tools and support.
Together, we explore the conversation around hormones and fertility- and how Michelle helps women uncover the “why” behind their fertility struggles.
We discuss:
The difference between conventional and functional fertility care — and why “normal” labs aren’t always the full picture and leave women struggling.
Birth control and how it impacts fertility and hormones
How emotional healing and mindset play as big a role as physical health in conception
What “unexplained infertility” really means (and why it’s rarely unexplained at all)
The rise in fertility challenges and what’s driving them — from stress and undernourishment to toxin exposure
How chronic conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and autoimmunity can impact hormone balance and fertility
Male fertility, how to address male fertility with your partner and the changes they may need to make to get pregnant
IVF- the good and the bad
Age and fertility and your ability to get pregnant
Connect with Michelle:
Instagram: @hormoneharmonyrd
Join her email list to stay updated on upcoming programs and resources: https://www.hormoneharmonyrd.com
Free download for Slightly Spiritual listeners: The Fully Fertile Meal Plan- https://deft-author-8756.kit.com/a4d58a6292
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