The Gut–Hormone Connection with Eli Brecher

In episode #417 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest,Eli Brecher, talks about The Gut–Hormone Connection. More about Eli Brecher: Eli Brecher is a Registered Nutritionist (ANutr) on a mission is to help people transform their health in mind, body and gut. Her unique signature system, The Mind, Body, Gut Method™, combines science-backed principles and personalised nutrition advice with lifestyle strategies, mindset practices and the ongoing accountability that you'll need to thrive on your health journey. Eli delivers corporate nutrition talks and is also the host of The Gut 360 Podcast, which aims to empower you to build a healthier gut and a happier life using a 360° approach to wellbeing. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Solving Infertility Summit. https://www.solving-infertility.com Follow Eli on Instagram: @‌elibrechernutrition Get her FREE Training: The Gut 360 Masterclass HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #416 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Beth Gulotta, talks about Managing Mental Health and Fertility. More about Beth Gulotta: Beth Gulotta, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, founder of NYC Therapeutic Wellness, and host of Quiet the Clock, a podcast dedicated to challenging societal timelines around relationships, fertility, and fulfillment. Based in New York City, Beth specializes in supporting individuals through anxiety, life transitions, and the pressures of modern life. Beth's path to counseling was personal. After starting her career in finance, she pursued deeper alignment and earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Manhattan College. She gained extensive outpatient clinical experience before founding NYC Therapeutic Wellness, where she emphasizes a collaborative, personalized approach to care. Through her therapy practice, speaking, and podcast, Beth empowers individuals—especially women—to trust their own timelines and create meaningful lives on their own terms. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Solving Infertility Summit. https://www.solving-infertility.com Follow Beth on Instagram: @‌quiettheclockpod Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #415 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Elsa Unenge, talks about Breathing to Optimize Health, Fertility and Longevity. More about Elsa Unenge: Elsa Unenge is a functional breathing coach from Sweden based in Los Angeles. She helps individuals improve mental and physical health through evidence-based breathing techniques, trusted by Oscar winners, athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and leading medical professionals. Her work includes shaping content for other top wellness platforms such as Open, Othership, and Respira, as well as presenting at neuroscience conferences alongside leading researchers. If you want to unlock your full potential in health, performance, and recovery, mastering your breath is one of the most powerful investments you can make. Through 1:1 coaching, on-demand courses, and her breathing certificate program, Elsa equips you with the science-backed techniques to make it happen. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Solving Infertility Summit. https://www.solving-infertility.com Follow Elsa on Instagram: @breathcurriculum Get 30 FREE days to use Elsa's breathing library with 30+ guided sessions for relaxation, sleep, and general wellbeing HERE (use the code FIRSTFREE). Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #414 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our host, Dr. Kela Smith, talks about The Hormone Puzzle Method and How It Helps Solve Infertility. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a leading Holistic Integrative Fertility & Hormone Doctor, dedicated to supporting women and couples facing fertility challenges. After overcoming her own fertility struggles using the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Method, it has been her mission to help others solve their infertility puzzles so they can get and stay pregnant, have a healthy happy pregnancy, and easy postpartum. An accomplished author, she also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit. Dr. Kela's expertise also extends to guiding and inspiring future fertility experts as the lead educator at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Solving Infertility Summit. https://www.solving-infertility.com Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

Episode #413 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Fertility Coaching Journey. Each month, the final episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and those who aspire to become coaches, providing skills and insights you can apply directly to your own coaching practice. Whether you're brand new to this path or already working in the health and wellness space, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business: https://www.fertilitycoachingmastery.com/ For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #412 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our host, Dr. Kela Smith, talks about Peptides 101: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They're Transforming Metabolic, Hormone & Wellness Optimization – Inside the Fertility Puzzle with Dr. Kela. At the end of every month on The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Dr. Kela takes you Inside the Fertility Puzzle with a special solo episode dedicated to key fertility topics. From optimizing hormones and decoding lab results to fostering emotional resilience, these episodes deliver actionable advice and expert insights to support your journey to conception. Designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate your unique fertility challenges, this series is your guide to empowerment and clarity. Tune in and let's work together to solve your fertility puzzle with confidence! More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a leading Holistic Integrative Fertility & Hormone Doctor, dedicated to supporting women and couples facing fertility challenges. After overcoming her own fertility struggles using the Hormone Puzzle Method, it has been her mission to help others solve their infertility puzzles so they can get and stay pregnant, have a healthy happy pregnancy, and easy postpartum. An accomplished author, she also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit. Dr. Kela's expertise also extends to guiding and inspiring future fertility experts as the lead educator at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Proov - https://proovtest.com/PUZZLE Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #411 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Alison Marras, talks about Gut Repair & Food Freedom: Healing the Gut Without Restrictive Diets. More about Alison Marras: Alison Marras is a mom of 2 babes, holistic nutritionist, published author of The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook, and gut health expert specializing in autoimmune disease and food sensitivities. After putting her own Hashimoto's, PCOS, and IBS into remission, she made it her mission to help other women heal chronic digestive and hormonal symptoms without restrictive elimination diets or stress. As the creator of the In Tune Method, she's guided hundreds of clients to confidently heal at a root cause level while finding balance and joy with food again. With over a decade in the wellness space, Alison is passionate about simplifying gut healing and nourishing our bodies with more joy and peace. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Proov - https://proovtest.com/PUZZLE Follow Alison on Instagram: @‌foodbymars Check out her delish, free recipes HERE. Grab the Beat the Bloat Private Podcast HERE. Watch the Gut Healing Masterclass HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #410 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Trish Ware, talks about From Fear to Empowerment: Calming Pregnancy Anxiety and Preparing for Birth with Confidence. More about Trish Ware: Trish Ware is a former high-risk labor and delivery nurse turned multi–seven-figure entrepreneur who has built two powerhouse brands: Labor Nurse Mama and Trish Ware Coaching. Through Labor Nurse Mama, she's helped thousands of women prepare for calm, confident birth experiences through her signature classes and global online community. As the founder of Trish Ware Coaching and the Content Mastery Mastermind, she now mentors female founders—especially moms and educators—on how to scale their online businesses using her signature SOLD OUT™ Method, blending sales psychology, storytelling, and aligned visibility. Whether she's teaching birth preparation or business growth, Trish's mission is the same: to help women trust themselves, use their voice, and build a life of purpose, profit, and peace. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Proov - https://proovtest.com/PUZZLE Follow Trish on Instagram: @‌labor.nurse.mama Get Your Free Birth Prep Bundle HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #409 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Nathalie Daudet, talks about Cervical Mucus as a Real Time Indicator of Ovulation and Hormones. More about Nathalie Daudet: Nat is a fertility awareness educator and menstrual cycle coach who helps people chart their cycles with confidence. Through her signature course Cycle Love, she teaches a science based approach to using fertility awareness for birth control, conception, or body literacy. Her work is rooted in making fertility awareness simple, empowering, and doable. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Proov - https://proovtest.com/PUZZLE Follow Nathalie on Instagram: @‌fertilityawarenessproject Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #408 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Emily Sadri, talks about Trying to Conceive After 35? What You Really Need to Know About Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy as You Approach Perimenopause. More about Emily Sadri: Emily Sadri is a double-board certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. Originally from New York City, she completed her graduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. Drawn to midwifery for its meaning "with woman," she values care built on relationship and believes women need someone to walk alongside them, not direct them. After a decade in conventional medicine, she founded Aurelia Health in 2021. As a mother of four balancing career and well-being, she relates deeply to the women she serves. Emily leads by challenging norms and believes women can have it all when supported with exceptional, relationship-centered healthcare. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Proov - https://proovtest.com/PUZZLE Follow Emily on Instagram: @‌aureliawomenshealth Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]