Fuel, Rest, & Recovery for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with the Period Nutritionist Cynthia Donovan

#477: Founder of the Southeastern USA’s ONLY neuro-nutrition clinic, Tim Frie joins us to discuss the impact of trauma on the body, the cellular danger response, and the association between trauma and disease—especially in women. Follow Tim on Instagram HERETo learn more about Tim, visit his website HEREFollow Liz on Instagram HEREOrder IdealAge Daily Aminos + HEREFor exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE

#476: Today we sit down with the Period Nutritionist, Cynthia Donovan, to talk about the prevalence of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and how it might not look the way you think it does! We also talk why eating MORE is critical for women’s health, and how metabolism and your cycle go hand-in-hand. Learn more on how to get your period back in this episode!Follow Cynthia on Instagram HERETo learn more about Cynthia and her program, click HERETo listen to the Period Recovery Podcast, visit HEREFollow Liz on Instagram HEREOrder IdealAge Daily Aminos + HEREFor exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE

#475: Today I chatted with co-founder of CLEARSTEM skincare, Kayleigh Christina to discuss the root causes of adult acne (it’s deeper than you might think), recommended steps to achieve the skin you desire, and how nutrition–carbs in particular—play a crucial role in a diet for healthy skin. Get the skin you dream of and tune in now!Follow Kayleigh on Instagram HERETo shop CLEARSTEM products, click HERE and use code REALFOODLIZ for 15% off! Follow Liz on Instagram HEREOrder IdealAge Daily Aminos + HEREFor exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE

#474: Today we’re giving new life to Liz’s interview with Erin Holt on the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast! In her appearance on the FNP, Liz dived into metabolism and how it pertains to women, specifically those 35+. We talk protein requirements (and the confusion around it!), how to support your body to be as metabolically healthy as possible (hello, EAAs 🤩), and why diet culture is THE WORST. We discuss further the ways in which glucose in the form of carbs *GASP* are good for us, and how functional medicine is sometimes lacking in certain areas. If you’re looking for a way to optimize your metabolism to crush midlife and the next stage, listen in now!Follow Erin Holt  HEREFor more episodes with Erin on The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast, click HERETo grab Erin’s FREE digestive guide, click HEREFollow Liz on Instagram HEREOrder IdealAge Daily Aminos + HEREFor exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE

#473: Today I’m joined by Katy Bowman, a biomechanist (yes, that’s as smart and cool as it sounds), bestselling author, movement expert, and host of the Move Your DNA Podcast. We discuss the differences between exercise and functional movement, why movement needs vary, and why resistance training paired with functional movement is essential for aging well. Katy also introduces her new book, My Perfect Movement Plan: The Move Your DNA All Day Workbook AND a new term–”attention fatigue.” (Yes, it means exactly what you think it means!) Listen to the episode to understand what it all means for YOU!Follow Katy on Instagram HERETo order Katy’s NEW book, My Perfect Movement Plan: The Move Your DNA All Day Workbook, click HERETo learn more about Katy, visit her website HEREFollow Liz on Instagram HEREOrder IdealAge Daily Aminos + HEREFor exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE

#472: Today we’re having an enlightening conversation with PhD Physiologist and Sports Nutrition Scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims. Stacy reveals crucial insights into women’s health, including the importance of tracking the menstrual cycle and its benefits for optimizing training. She discusses the historical lack of female representation in sports science research, the key differences between power and strength, and the necessity of proper pre and post-workout fueling. Stacy also highlights the significance of adaptogens and supplements like creatine, omega-3s, and protein, particularly as women age, and explores the role of hormone therapy. This episode uncovers  cutting-edge research and offers practical tips that will transform how you approach your health and performance.   Follow Stacy on Instagram HERE Check out more from Stacy HERE   Follow Liz on Instagram HERE Order IdealAge Daily Aminos + HERE For exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE  

#471: Today Registered Dietitian Lauren Papanos joins us! Lauren is a published nutrition researcher, and the founder of Functional Fueling Nutrition, a virtual private nutrition coaching practice that empowers high-performing women to go from frustrated to thriving with individualized solutions for PCOS, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and other hormonal imbalances.  Lauren shares her journey from competitive cheerleading to her own health crash to becoming a leading expert in functional nutrition and hormone health. We dive into the unique challenges faced by high-performing individuals, the importance of understanding metabolic health, and the intricacies of hormonal imbalances like PCOS and thyroid issues. Lauren also highlights the significance of advanced testing, addresses the role of stress in health, and examines the impact of nutrient deficiencies.  Whether you're navigating hormone issues or seeking to optimize your health through functional nutrition, Lauren provides clear, data-driven insights to cut through the wellness noise. Discover how to understand what’s truly happening in your body and empower yourself to heal from within. Follow Lauren on Instagram HERE To learn more about Functional Fueling, click HERE Check out Lauren’s Strength in Hormones Podcast HERE   Follow Liz on Instagram HERE Order IdealAge Daily Aminos + HERE For exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE

#470: Today we welcome back Wise + Well founders: Functional Health Coach Maria Claps and Functional Nutritionist Kristin Johnson! We talk all things HRT and dive into their incredible and robust NEW book to help you thrive in midlife! We talk why being in perimenopause denial is preventing you from optimizing your health, and the role HRT can play in combating hormonal deficiencies that occur in menopause! We also talk in depth on HOW HRT works in the body, how soon to begin hormone testing (the answer may surprise you!), and what to do if that’s not in the cards for you right now.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the peri- and menopause info out there, confused by whether or not you’re a candidate for HRT, or are just beginning your peri-and menopause journey, then this episode is for you! Wise + Well on Instagram HERE To learn more about Wise + Well, click HERE To order their NEW book, The Great Menopause Myth: The Truth on Mastering Midlife Hormonal Mayhem, Beating Uncomfortable Symptoms, and Aging to Thrive, click HERE   Follow Liz on Instagram HERE Order IdealAge Daily Aminos + HERE For exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE  

#469: In this replay, Liz discusses all things hair. From removal of pesky chin hairs  when laser hair removal goes bad (hello, Electrolysis!), her method of dyeing (and how it has changed), and ways she adds strength to the hair she wants to keep! Set down those tweezers and tune in! Follow Liz on Instagram HERE Order IdealAge Daily Aminos + HERE For exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE  To join our FREE Own Your Metabolism Community, sign up HERE 

#469: Listener favorite certified epigenetics coach Becca Roses is back! In this episode, we explore the profound impact of genetic testing on nutrition, exercise, and detox pathways. Becca explains the process and benefits of her DNA test kits, and shares how understanding your genes can address issues like emotional eating (yes, it’s true! Who knew!?), weight loss resistance, and fatigue. We discuss stress, hormone function, aging, all the wellness trends and how individualized genetic insights can help optimize health and wellness. If you enjoyed the last episode with Becca, you’ll LOVE this fun chat! Follow Becca on Instagram HERE Sign up for the Epigenetics Coach Certification Course HERE  Order Your MindBodyGenes Genetic Blueprint HERE - use code MBG for $200 off any genetic blueprint packages and/or for $250 off the Gene Queen Certification Follow Liz on Instagram HERE Order IdealAge Daily Aminos + HERE For exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE