The Liver Connection: Weight Loss, Autoimmunity & Hormone Health with Lisa Pickart EP311

Send us a textAre you doing “all the right things” and still stuck with fatigue, stubborn weight, or hormone chaos? You’re not alone—and the missing piece might not just be your metabolism or hormones, it might also be your liver.In this bold and eye-opening conversation, Coach Lisa Pickart, founder of the LifeBack System™, shares how she lost 127 pounds, reversed autoimmune disease, and built a healing protocol that’s transforming women’s lives across the country.With over 45 years of experience in the health, nutrition, and fitness industry—and features in Shape, Women’s Day, and Muscle & Fitness—Lisa reveals why traditional dieting fails, how liver dysfunction hides in plain sight, and what it really takes to create lasting transformation from the inside out.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:•Why liver health is the true key to metabolism, hormone balance, and weight loss•The hidden signs of fatty liver most women miss•Why dieting and detoxes often make liver dysfunction worse•How shifting from weight loss to healing creates real transformation•The exact strategies Lisa uses in her LifeBack System™ to help women regenerate their health, release weight, and reclaim energy•How liver dysfunction can mimic hormone imbalance and confuse even doctors•Simple, practical steps you can take today to begin healing your liverWhy This Matters:If you’ve been told your body is broken or that you’re “just getting older,” this episode will flip the script. Healing doesn’t start with punishment or restriction—it starts with permission and nourishment.⸻Resources & Links:•Connect with Coach Lisa Pickart & learn more about the LifeBack System™: WebsiteYouTube•Follow Cody on Instagram: @codyjeansanders•Try Mixhers supplements that support your hormones: Use code: CodyMixhers Metabolic BalanceDid you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

Send us a textWhat if healthcare wasn’t about managing symptoms—but about unlocking your body’s full potential?In this powerful episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, a board-certified physician and expert in hormone balance, metabolic health, and performance medicine. Dr. Gajer is the founder of The Gajer Practice and a contributing author to Triumphs of Transformation. Her mission is clear: to give women the personalized, science-backed care they deserve.Together, Cody and Dr. Gajer explore:•Why so many women are dismissed or reduced to “normal” lab ranges—and how performance medicine flips that model.•What personalized protocols actually look like in practice and why they’re more effective than one-size-fits-all solutions.•How optimized health goes beyond symptom relief—restoring energy, sleep, cognition, and confidence.•The blind spots high-achieving and midlife women often miss in their own health journeys.•What the future of women’s healthcare looks like when personalization, partnership, and empowerment lead the way.Whether you’re in midlife burnout, navigating hormonal shifts, or simply refusing to settle for feeling “just okay,” this episode will remind you: you are not broken, and you are not imagining your symptoms. There is another way forward—and it’s personalized.Connect with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer: Here!Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

Send us a textWhat if the secret to becoming a more confident, intuitive, and powerful decision-maker was already built into your body?In this episode of It’s Hertime, I’m joined by the amazing Jessica Frew—speaker, podcaster, and author of the upcoming book Shove Your Shoulds. Together, we dive into how hormonal changes across your cycle literally reshape your brain week by week, and how tuning into those shifts can help you trust yourself, silence the “shoulds,” and start making decisions that truly align with who you are.We’ll walk through each phase of the cycle—menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal—unpacking the unique decision-making strengths of each one. Jessica shares her own stories of clarity, courage, and timing, and I’ll give you the science-backed roadmap for syncing your decisions with your body’s natural rhythm.If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed yourself, or pushed through choices at the wrong time, this episode will help you flip the script. Your cycle isn’t a burden—it’s a built-in decision-making superpower.In This Episode You’ll Learn:•Why your brain changes every week of your cycle•How to use each phase of your cycle for specific decision-making strengths•Real-life stories of syncing bold decisions with hormonal rhythms•How to start tracking your own cycle for clarity and confidence•Why letting go of “shoulds” creates space for authentic, empowered choicesJessica’s message is powerful: you don’t need to wait to feel brave—you can start now by trusting your gut and working with your cycle.✨ Jessica’s book, Shove Your Shoulds, is out this September—don’t miss the chance to preorder!✨ Ready to support your cycle health so you can step into this power? Try Mixhers Hertime. Use my code CODY for a special discount.Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

Send us a textSo many women struggle with thyroid issues—and yet these conditions are still misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and often mistreated. Fatigue, weight changes, anxiety, brain fog, heart palpitations—these symptoms are brushed off or medicated without ever asking the most important question: why is this happening?In this empowering episode, I sit down with Dr. Eric Osansky, functional medicine practitioner, author, and host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. After achieving remission from Graves’ disease himself, Dr. Osansky has devoted his life to helping others heal thyroid and autoimmune conditions naturally—by addressing root causes, not just symptoms.Together, we dive into:•Why autoimmune thyroid dysfunction is so often missed or misunderstood•The biggest root causes and triggers behind Graves’ and Hashimoto’s—and why that distinction matters•Functional and natural approaches that support real thyroid healing•The crucial roles of gut and liver health in reversing autoimmunity•Myths, mistakes, and the most important labs to request if you suspect thyroid issues•The message every woman with a thyroid condition needs to hearThis conversation is about reclaiming your power, your health, and your life. If you’ve ever been told your thyroid is “just fine” when you know something is off—or if you’ve been left feeling hopeless after a diagnosis—this episode will give you the clarity, tools, and hope you’ve been waiting for.⸻✨ Resources & Links•Learn more about Dr. Eric Osansky’s work and podcast: Save My Thyroid•Grab his books and thyroid healing resources at Natural Endocrine Solutions•Follow me on Instagram for more women’s hormone health support: @codyjeansanders* Use Code: Cody for a special listener discount on all Mixhers products•Subscribe to the It’s Hertime podcast so you never miss an empowering conversation!Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

Send us a textWhat if the very thing you thought was holding you back—your cycle—was actually the key to unlocking freedom, energy, and self-trust?Today on It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Alyx Coble-Frakes, a wellness founder whose personal health journey led her to discover the power of cycle awareness. What started as her own wake-up call has since grown into a grassroots movement that’s helped thousands of women reconnect with their bodies, simplify hormone health, and live in sync with their natural rhythms.In this heartfelt conversation, Alyx shares how learning to work with her cycle transformed not only her health, but also her relationships, her business, and her confidence. Together, we explore why cycle syncing is a gateway to self-compassion, how to simplify hormonal awareness so it feels doable, and why your cycle is more than biology—it’s a compass back to yourself.If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your body, burned out by “perfect” health plans, or curious about cycle syncing but not sure where to start—this episode is your invitation to exhale, listen in, and know you’re not alone.⸻What You’ll Learn in This Episode•Alyx’s personal wake-up call that led her to cycle syncing•The surprising shifts that happen when you start honoring your hormonal phases•How cycle awareness can ripple out into your work, relationships, and daily energy•Why Alyx took her journey public—and how she built a heart-led community on LinkedIn•Practical, simplified ways to live in sync with your cycle without overcomplicating it•The deeper truth: this isn’t just about hormones—it’s about agency, trust, and self-love⸻Episode Highlights•“Cycle syncing is the gateway to self-compassion.”•“Your body isn’t a machine—she’s rhythmic, responsive, and designed to guide you.”•“This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about coming home to yourself.”⸻Resources & Links•Connect with Alyx Coble-Frakes @theagendaperiod and  explore her app, tools and community.•Follow Cody on Instagram @codyjeansanders for more hormone health insights•Learn more about Mixhers products and community at mixhers.com, use code: Cody for a special listener discount!⸻Closing ReflectionYour cycle isn’t your problem—she’s your compass. The more you understand her rhythms, the more peace, energy, and self-trust you’ll discover.Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

Send us a textWhat if the fertility challenges you’ve faced weren’t a sign your body is broken—but instead, a brilliantly protective mechanism asking for deeper care?If you or someone you love has experienced the emotional highs and lows of trying to conceive, you know it can feel overwhelming, clinical, and sometimes even hopeless. But when we shift the perspective from “fixing what’s wrong” to “supporting what’s wise,” everything changes.In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a double board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist with nearly 20 years of experience, founder of the Holistic Fertility Institute, best-selling author of Fertility Secrets, host of the award-winning Egg Meets Sperm podcast, and co-founder of Madre Fertility, the world’s first Smart Fertility Analysis app.We explore:•Why fertility struggles may actually be your body’s protective wisdom at work•The limitations of conventional fertility approaches and why IVF isn’t the only path forward•What holistic fertility support really looks like (and how it differs from what most of us are offered)•Common myths about fertility that every woman needs to know•How to improve egg and sperm health starting today•The emotional and mindset shifts that help women reconnect to their body’s innate wisdom•The role of technology in making fertility tracking more intuitive and empowering•Why healthier pregnancies create ripple effects for families, communities, and the planet⸻Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:•Connect with Dr. Aumatma Simmons → HERE•Lab Test Cheat Sheet → HERE•Listen to Egg Meets Sperm Podcast → HERE•Follow Dr. Aumatma on Instagram → @holisticfertilitydoctor⸻Mixhers Listener Special:If you’re looking for a simple, daily way to nourish your hormones and support your fertility journey, I love Mixhers Hertime—formulated to help your body naturally produce optimal progesterone, which is essential for conception and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Once you’re expecting, Mixhers Prenatal delivers the bioavailable nutrients your body needs for a thriving pregnancy and postpartum recovery. You can shop both at Mixhers.com and use code CODY for a special listener discount.Whether you’re in the midst of a fertility journey, planning for the future, or supporting a loved one, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who might benefit and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more women find these empowering conversations.Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

Send us a textAutoimmune diseases are on the rise — and women are the ones being hit hardest. Why? What’s triggering this epidemic, and what can you actually do about it?In today’s episode, Cody sits down with VJ Hamilton, a Registered Nutritionist, biochemist, and founder of The Autoimmunity Nutritionist. After healing herself from multiple autoimmune conditions including alopecia, psoriasis, and chronic fatigue, VJ now helps others uncover the root causes of inflammation and reclaim their health.This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt fatigued, inflamed, dismissed by doctors, or like your body is fighting against you.⸻🔥 In this episode, we cover:•Why autoimmune disease affects women more than men•How pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause can trigger flares•The overlooked link between stress, hormones, and immune dysfunction•Functional nutrition strategies to support healing•What to eat (and what to avoid) to reduce inflammation•How to regulate your nervous system so your body can actually heal•First steps for women feeling overwhelmed and unheard⸻💛 Special Listener Perk:Because you’re part of the It’s Hertime fam, you get an exclusive discount on all Mixhers products!Use code CODY at checkout for extra savings on your next order! ✨⸻✨ Connect with VJ Hamilton:•Website: theautoimmunitynutritionist.com•Free Guide: The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan•Instagram: @theautoimmunitynutritionist•Podcast: The Autoimmune Reset•YouTube: Watch VJ on YouTube⸻💬 Loved this episode?Be sure to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple or Spotify — it helps more women find the show and feel supported in their healing journey. And don’t forget to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

Send us a textCarbs have been villainized in women’s wellness spaces for years. But what if cutting carbs is actually making your hormonal symptoms worse?In this empowering episode, Cody is joined by holistic hormone educator Stephanie Crassweller to break down the truth about insulin resistance, metabolism, and why carbs might be the very thing your body is begging for—especially during perimenopause and menopause.You’ll learn:Why carbs are not the root cause of insulin resistanceHow stress and under-eating sabotage your metabolismThe surprising connection between carbs, ovulation, and progesteroneWhich carbs actually support balanced hormones and better energyWhy women need a different approach than men—and how to reclaim yoursThis is your permission slip to stop fearing food, start honoring your body, and get the tools to feel nourished, energized, and balanced again.In This Episode, We Discuss:•The myth that carbs cause insulin resistance•How blood sugar and cortisol are intimately connected•Why women need more carbs (not less) in midlife•The role of carbs in supporting thyroid, fertility, and overall hormonal health•Real food strategies for metabolic healing without restrictionGuest Spotlight:Stephanie Crassweller is a women’s hormone and metabolism expert who helps women ditch diet dogma and reconnect with their body’s natural rhythms. Through science-backed strategies and a compassionate, no-BS approach, she empowers women to heal their metabolism and thrive through every hormonal season—from periods to perimenopause to menopause.Resources & Links:•Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @vitalityoet.stephanie•Learn more about Stephanie’s offerings: Here!•Support your hormones with Mixhers supplements, designed by women, for women: mixhers.com→ Use code CODY at checkout for a special listener discount!Loved this episode?Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more women find this supportive space. And share this episode with a friend who’s ready to stop fearing food and start feeling amazing.Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

Send us a textWhat if everything you’ve been told about sex after 40… is wrong?If you’ve ever felt like your desire is gone, intimacy feels uncomfortable, or your body just isn’t responding the way it used to — this episode is your permission slip to stop settling and start exploring what’s really possible.In this deeply empowering and refreshingly honest conversation, Cody sits down with Dr. Marcia Harris — Ivy League-trained surgeon and one of the nation’s leading hormone and sexual wellness experts — to talk about what really happens to our hormones, libido, and bodies during and after menopause. And more importantly: what you can do about it.Dr. Harris has helped over 10,000 women feel energized, vibrant, and sexually confident again through her Total Transformation Protocol, bioidentical hormone therapy, and cutting-edge treatments like the O-Shot. She’s here to clear up the myths, take away the shame, and give you real tools to reconnect with your body — and your joy.💬 In this episode, we cover:•Why low libido, discomfort, and emotional disconnection are not “just aging”•The hormonal shifts behind vaginal dryness, lower arousal, and lack of satisfaction•The emotional impact of intimacy struggles — and how to start healing•What bioidentical hormone therapy and the O-Shot really are (and how they work)•The biggest menopause myths that need to be retired right now•The first step to take if you’re feeling lost, disconnected, or discouraged💛 Listener Bonus:As a special thank you for being part of the It’s Hertime fam, use code CODY at checkout for an exclusive discount on all Mixhers products — including Mixhers Libido and our new Calm capsules designed to support stress, nervous system health, and hormonal balance...because nothing kills the mood more than stress!🌐 Connect with Dr. Marcia Harris:Website: drmarciaharris.com🔗 Resources from This Episode:•Total Transformation Protocol (info on Dr. Harris’s website)•More on the O-Shot + hormone pellet therapy•Mixhers Libido: mixhers.com → use code CODY for a discount💬 Love this episode?Share it with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify. Your support helps us keep having these powerful, unfiltered conversations for women just like you.Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

Send us a textHave you ever felt stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage? Like your body is changing and nothing you used to do is working anymore? If you’ve ever questioned your confidence, felt disconnected from your health, or wondered how to reclaim your vibrancy in midlife — this episode is your permission slip to begin again.Today on It’s Hertime, Cody is joined by Tiffany Owen — founder of TO Fitness, author of Wounded to Warrior, and a powerhouse voice helping women rebuild their strength, identity, and joy through fitness, mindset, and hormone-friendly habits.Together, Cody and Tiffany dive into:•The most common wounds holding midlife women back from feeling vibrant•Why self-sabotage is often just survival mode in disguise•How to partner with your changing hormones and metabolism•The role of strength training in female longevity, mood, and metabolism•Simple tools to rebuild confidence, even during perimenopause and menopause•What it means to live in full vibrancy — emotionally, spiritually, and physicallyTiffany’s message is clear and powerful: Midlife isn’t a decline — it’s an initiation. This conversation will leave you feeling inspired, seen, and ready to reclaim your radiant, strong, unstoppable self.⸻🔗 Resources & Links:•💪 Connect with Tiffany Owen: @coachtiffanyowen•📖 Grab Wounded to Warrior: Wounded to Warrior on Amazon•🎙 Share this episode with a friend and tag Cody: @codyjeansanders⸻✨ Favorite Quotes from This Episode:“Your body hasn’t betrayed you — it’s communicating with you. When you learn to listen, everything changes.”“Self-sabotage is often just your body’s attempt to protect you — not punish you.”“Muscle is currency for aging vibrantly.”“You’re not broken. You’ve just been following the wrong manual.”⸻💬 Let’s Connect:If this episode spoke to you, please rate and review the podcast, or share it with a woman in your life who needs this message. Your support helps other women find their way back to health and confidence.⸻🎙 It’s Hertime is a podcast sponsored by Mixhers — helping women balance their hormones naturally and live vibrantly through every season. Use code: Cody for a special listener discount.Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders