Maggie Nick, MSW, LCSW is a trauma therapist, parenting coach, and has gone viral for her powerful and relatable videos about growing up as "The Good Kid." On this episode, we talk about Attachment Theory and how trauma and shame affect our mental and physical health. We talk about outdated parenting styles and how they've hurt us through generations and how we can break the cycle of trauma by using our "perspectacles." We'll talk about "punishments" vs "consequences," where Gentle Parenting falls short and what Functional Medicine misses. It's a jam-packed episode! Maggie's Website [https://register.maggienick.com/thank-you-493648511624625858709] Maggie with Perspectacles on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/maggiewithperspectacles/?hl=en] Parenting with Perspectacles on Instagram Maggie with Perspectacles on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiewithperspectacles] Parenting with Perspectacles on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@parentingw.perspectacles?lang=en]

Aoife Griffin was given three months to live. Her heart and organs were failing. The doctor told her it was her choice to live or die. The mother of four had to fight for her life. And she did.  Then COVID hit. She was stuck at home with her children and an abusive alcoholic husband. For a year.  Aoife tells us her powerful and inspiring story of healing, escaping abuse, starting over, and how she's now helping others.  Aoife's website [https://aoifegriffin.com] Aoife's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ownyourpowerwithin/] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com] If you are in an abusive relationship and need help, reach out at 800-799-7233  or visit https://www.thehotline.org/

Shannon Hansen, founder of the Hansen Method, teaches us how to build a strong foundation for thyroid health.  Visit her website at https://thrivingthyroid.com  [https://thrivingthyroid.com] Thriving Thyroid Podcast  [https://thrivingthyroid.podbean.com/] Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com]

Chelsea Wilde, famous in the PMDD community for her PMDD Memes [https://www.instagram.com/pmddmemes/] Instagram page, is an avid snowboarder and passionate singer-songwriter. In this episode, she tells us her story of escaping an abusive marriage, having cancer during the COVID pandemic, and living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. She'll tell us what she was most thankful for during her cancer treatment, her tips for living with PMDD, and how her passions helped her through difficult times. This episode also features Chelsea Wilde's original music, that you can stream at Chelseawilde.com [http://chelseawilde.com/] For help with PMDD, visit IAPMD Global [https://iapmd.org/] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com/] that offers the world's largest selection of USDA Certified Organic Deodorants, organic facial care, toothpaste, and so much more!

Dr. Alexander Kauffman runs the Kauffman Lab at University of California, San Diego. As a professor and researcher, he studies neuroendocrinology mostly in animal models. He has served on the editorial boards for several peer reviewed research journals, run numerous studies, has prolifically published research and won several awards. Thank you to Dr. Kauffman for being on the show. In this episode we talk about PCOS, how androgens affect the brain, epigenetics, and the neurons responsible for controlling ovulation.  Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com/]

Holistic Hormone Practitioner Brinnah Hart tells her story of serving a religious mission and the effects it had on her mental and physical health. She shares her journey taking control of her life and health and how she's now helping others.  Her Instagram, Coaching with Hart [https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithhart/] Her Programs [https://stan.store/BrinnahHart] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com]

Do you have extreme emotional symptoms around the time of your period? You might have PMDD.  Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a deadly hormone-based mood disorder that has a high suicide or suicide attempt rate. Jes Fleming struggled with the condition for 17 years without a proper diagnosis. When conventional treatments made the problem worse, she set out to fix the problem herself and became a Hormone Health Coach. Her condition is now managed through lifestyle and she's helping other menstruators with the condition.  You can find Jes Fleming's programs and offerings here: Her Website [https://hermoodmentor.com/] Her LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/hermoodmentor] Her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hermoodmentor/] Get her Free PMDD Supplement Directory [https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/supplementdirectory]for her can't-life-without supplements for supporting your hormone health.  Also a free download: Premenstrual Symptom Mapper [https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/symptommappingkit] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com/]

Many times, listening to and embracing our pain will help pain resolve. Use this meditation for listening to and resolving menstrual cramps. What are your cramps telling you? Does something in your life need to change, big or small? 

In this episode I'm speaking with Menstrual Coach and owner of My Club Red, Elizabeth Tidwell. We'll talk about how we can use our monthly cycles as a tool to improve our lives. When we can embrace the messages that our bodies tell us, we can improve our health and quality of life. She'll tell us her story of overcoming intense pain and symptoms, going off birth control, and how we can actually enjoy "that time of the month."  Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com]

Chronic Pain specialist Dr. Andrea Moore tells us her personal story of recovery and how we can use neuroscience to resolve chronic pain. Find her at: https://www.drandreamoore.com/ [https://www.drandreamoore.com] https://www.instagram.com/drandreamoore/ Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf] to balance your hormones naturally! The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com]

You've heard *me* speaking out about chemicals in our foods, environment, and cosmetics for more than 15 years. But instead of hearing it from me, in this episode I wanted to offer a fresh perspective. Board-certified toxicologist Dr. Yvonne Burkart battled infertility, asthma, hormonal imbalances and more. She'll tell us the big toxin that was getting in her way, she'll tell us how we can support our bodies for detoxification, and which chemicals are big on her list to avoid.  Find Dr. Yvonne Burkart: https://thetoxicologymama.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dryvonneburkart/ https://www.youtube.com/@dryvonneburkart Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com/]

Podcast host Regina Walker shares her personal struggle with PCOS. She'll tell us the sometimes extreme measures she's tried to lose weight, how the medical community has brushed her under the rug, and we'll delve further into how trauma creates the hormonal imbalance so women with the condition can fight back when faced with shame and blame and achieve healing. The Purpose In Your Story Podcast Website [https://www.radiantsoundproductions.com/projects-3] On Spotify [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/regina-walker7/episodes/Podcast-Trailer-e16pa6m/a-a6fn9j0] On Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-purpose-in-your-story/id1584000683] Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com]

Today I'm speaking with award-winning author, Donna Jackson Nakazawa about her personal journey with childhood-trauma-induced autoimmune disorders, her career as a writer, and her new book, Girls on the Brink. She details how today's environment, especially with the advent of social media, is harming children, especially girls, mentally and physically at a critical point in development. She also tells us how we can help our daughters and tells us about a simple way to heal. The Life Detox is brought to you by bubbleandbee.com [http://bubbleandbee.com/] Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science journalist, author of seven books, and an internationally-recognized speaker whose work explores the intersection of neurobiology and human emotion. Her latest book, Girls on the Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media [https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Brink-Daughters-Increased-Depression/dp/0593233077/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1674660740&sr=1-2], was named one of the best books of 2022 by The Washington Post and Mashable. Donna's other books include The Angel and the Assassin: The Tiny Brain Cell That Changed the Course of Medicine [https://donnajacksonnakazawa.com/the-angel-and-the-assassin/], named one of the best books of 2020 by Wired magazine; Childhood Disrupted [https://donnajacksonnakazawa.com/childhood-disrupted/], a finalist for the Books for a Better Life Award; and The Last Best Cure. Her writing has appeared in Wired, The Boston Globe, Stat, The Washington Post and Health Affairs. She has appeared on The Today Show and NPR and is a regular speaker at universities, including the Harvard Science Library Series, UCLA Health, Rutgers University, Johns Hopkins, Learning & the Brain, Children's Hospital Association, and the University of Arizona. Donna is also the creator and founder of the narrative writing-to-heal programs, Breaking Free From Trauma [https://donnajacksonnakazawa.com/], and Your Healing Narrative [https://donna-jackson-nakazawa.mykajabi.com/store], which help participants to create a new, powerful, inner healing narrative that calms the body, brain, and nervous system. You can find her at donnajacksonnakazawa.com [https://donnajacksonnakazawa.com/] or on: Instagram: @DonnaJacksonNakazawa [https://www.instagram.com/donnajacksonnakazawa/] Twitter: @DonnaJackNak [https://twitter.com/DonnaJackNak] Facebook: @donnajacksonnakazawaauthor [https://www.facebook.com/donnajacksonnakazawaauthor/]

As women with PCOS or other hormone imbalances, we may be at a higher risk for ovarian and other reproductive cancers. Ovarian cancer is particularly deadly because it's typically not symptomatic and diagnosed until its spread. In this episode I'm speaking with Dan Ure, He is a researcher who has helped develop an algorithm to detect ovarian cancer. He'll tell us how it works, what to ask for at your doctor's office and other ways that artificial intelligence is being used to support women's health.  For more information: Aspira OvaWatch [https://aspirawh.com/ovawatch/]Aspira Ova1Plus [https://aspirawh.com/ova1plus/]IOTA App for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.appsonly.iota2014&hl=en&pli=1]IOTA App for iPhone [https://apps.apple.com/be/app/iota2014/id925286040?l=nl] The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com] You can download my free PCOS Thrive Guide [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf] with more than 40 pages of detailed information for how you can manage PCOS naturally.

Ashlee Hoelck suffered from chronic, life-disrupting back pain for 12 years. One day, a simple realization made the pain disappear. She shares her story, and how she's now helping others overcome their own pain.  To work with Ashlee Hoelck, visit her website at https://phoenixrizecoaching.com [https://phoenixrizecoaching.com/] Find Ashlee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee_hoelck/ And check out her podcast, Thriving After Abuse [https://phoenixrizecoaching.com/podcast/] Get my Free PCOS Thrive Guide Here [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf]!  These are all the supplements I was taking when I got pregnant and more than 40 pages of research-backed information to help with hormone balance. The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com/]

Cici is a hormone health nutrition and fertility optimization coach, and she's working on her master's degree in Functional Medicine. She specializes in PCOS and hypothyroidism. She gives us some basic dietary principles to follow to support our hormone health, she weighs in on gluten and dairy, and we talk about the one mistake that most of us are making when it comes to our diet.  To work with Cici Stephenson, visit her website nutritionnerd.com [https://nutritionnerd.com] or follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gethormonehealthy/] Get my Free PCOS Thrive Guide Here [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf]!  These are all the supplements I was taking when I got pregnant and more than 40 pages of research-backed information to help with hormone balance. The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com/]

Sometimes abuse can be very subtle and it can be difficult to discern between normal relationship conflict and emotional abuse. Today I'm sharing my interview with Dr. Ruth Ann Harpur. She's a psychologist specializing in treating people who have undergone interpersonal trauma. And that includes people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and their victims. She'll tell us what to really look at when it comes to figuring out if you're in an abusive relationship. She'll also tell us some simple exercises we can do to heal from abuse.   Dr. Ruth Ann Harpur: Website [https://www.ruthannharpur.co.uk/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8nQORjJXdZtwSlm3J14iWQ] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drruthannharpur/?hl=en] Get my Free PCOS Thrive Guide Here [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf]!  These are all the supplements I was taking when I got pregnant and more than 40 pages of research-backed information to help with hormone balance. The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com/]

Many of us struggle with insomnia — I have since I was a teen. In this episode we're talking to Functional Health Coach and Sleep Consultant, Martha Lewis about how we can get better sleep. She'll tell us the underlying cause she sees in *all* her clients that is keeping them from sleep. We'll also talk supplements and when they can do more harm than good.  You can find Martha Lewis at TheCompleteSleepSolution.com [https://thecompletesleepsolution.com] and on her podcast, The Insomnia Fix With Martha Lewis [https://www.thecompletesleepsolution.com/podcast].  The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com] Have PCOS? Download my free PCOS Thrive Guide [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf] for 40+ pages of tips and information. There you'll find the exact supplements I was taking when I got pregnant at 41 with PCOS, general dietary advice, emotional healing modalities, and chemicals to avoid. 

In my first episode, I tell you my story of living with adenomyosis and PCOS, how I started my company and came to a major realization that something was terribly wrong with my life. And how I healed and became a first-time mom at 42. I also outline the science of how trauma can be at the root of PCOS.  Get my Free PCOS Thrive Guide Here [https://store-nmhftmf.mybigcommerce.com/content/PCOS%20Thrive%20Guide%20upload.pdf]!  These are all the supplements I was taking when I got pregnant and more than 40 pages of research-backed information to help with hormone balance.  The Life Detox is brought to you by Bubble & Bee Organic [https://bubbleandbee.com]

The Life Detox Podcast Coming Soon!  Despite my best efforts with healthy living, I still struggled with PCOS, adenomyosis, and mysterious symptoms. It turned out there was a toxin affecting every cell of my body and I had no idea.  On The Life Detox, I'll tell you my journey to first-time motherhood at 42, how I healed, and how you can too.