Why Your Body Isn’t Responding Anymore: Midlife Fitness, Burnout & Hormone-Smart Exercise | Heike Yates EP341

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”…eating well, taking the supplements, showing up for your life……but you’re still exhausted, stuck, or not seeing the results you expected—this episode is going to connect some major dots for you.Because sometimes…it’s not about doing more.It’s about what’s happening underneath it all.Your nervous system.In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Annie Yatch, who brings a fascinating perspective from her background in counterterrorism—where she was trained to identify hidden threats before they became visible problems.Now, she applies that same lens to high-performing women, helping them uncover the internal patterns, nervous system overload, and subconscious dynamics that quietly keep them stuck… even when everything on the outside looks like it should be working.This conversation is powerful, eye-opening, and deeply validating for any woman who has ever asked:“Why do I feel this way when I’m doing everything right?”⸻What You’ll Learn in This Episode• Why doing “all the right things” still isn’t enough for many women• How your nervous system quietly shapes your energy, hormones, and capacity• The concept of internal vs external threats—and why internal ones matter more• How being “the strong one” can actually keep you stuck• The connection between your home life, stress patterns, and physical health• Why your body won’t respond if it doesn’t feel safe• Practical ways to begin regulating your nervous system today• How to finally shift from pushing harder → to actually feeling better⸻Key TakeawayYou cannot out-diet, out-supplement, or out-strategize a body that doesn’t feel safe.When you begin supporting both your nervous system and your physical body…that’s when your energy shifts, your hormones respond, and things start to feel lighter.⸻🔗 Resources & LinksLearn more about Annie Yatch:WEBSITEFollow Annie on Instagram:HERE!Support your hormones with Hertime:USE CODE: CODYExplore Cody’s CALM Program (join the waitlist):HERE!Follow Cody on Instagram:HERE!⸻Loved This Episode?If this episode resonated with you, share iDid 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 Fan MailIf you feel like your body suddenly stopped responding in your 40s or 50s… you’re not imagining it.You’re eating well. You’re trying to stay active. You’re doing what used to work.And yet — you still feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from your body.In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with midlife fitness expert Heike Yates to unpack what’s really happening in your body during this phase of life—and why pushing harder is often the exact thing working against you.With over 35 years in the health and fitness space, Heike brings a grounded, compassionate approach to helping women rebuild strength, confidence, and energy in midlife—without burnout, extremes, or unrealistic expectations.Together, they explore the deeper layers of midlife health—where hormones, metabolism, stress, identity, and nervous system regulation all intersect.This is the conversation that helps you finally understand why your body feels different—and what to do about it.In This Episode, We Cover: Why “what used to work” stops working in your 40s and 50s  The real reason your metabolism feels slower (and what’s actually happening)  How stress, hormones, and the nervous system impact fat loss and energy  The hidden layer of midlife burnout (it’s not just physical)  How identity shifts affect your motivation, confidence, and consistency  The biggest fitness mistakes women make in midlife (and how to fix them)  How to approach strength training, cardio, and recovery in a hormone-supportive way SPARK Framework explained in a simple, practical way  How to rebuild trust with your body when it feels like it’s “working against you”  A simple, realistic reset if you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or overwhelmed This Episode Is For You If: You feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to  You’re navigating perimenopause or menopause  You’re doing “all the right things” but not seeing results  You feel burned out, stuck, or disconnected from yourself  You want a more sustainable, realistic approach to fitness and health Connect with Heike Yates Website: https://heikeyates.com Podcast: Pursue Your Spark Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/ Book - Pursue Your Spark: https://amzn.to/4mD5xL7 🌿 Work With CodyIf you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs, Cody offers personalized support for women navigating hormone imbalance, fatigue, metabolism issues, and midlife transitions. HTMA Mineral Testing + Coaching  Functional Lab Testing (hormones, metabolism, nutrients)  1:1 Coaching for perimenopause and menopause 👉 Join the CALM Reset Waitlist:HERE👉 FollDid 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 Fan MailWhat if one of the most important factors in fertility… isn’t something you’re eating, supplementing, or tracking—but something you’re breathing?In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, a globally recognized expert in reproductive science and environmental health, to uncover a hidden piece of the fertility conversation that most women—and even many clinics—aren’t talking about:Air quality.With over 20 years in reproductive medicine and more than 75 scientific publications, Dr. Worrilow shares how invisible airborne contaminants can directly impact reproductive health, embryo development, and pregnancy outcomes.And here’s where it gets especially eye-opening—this research began inside IVF labs.Environments that are meant to be some of the most controlled and protective…yet even there, air quality has been shown to significantly influence success rates.Which raises a bigger question:If it matters that much there… what about the air we’re exposed to every day?In this conversation, we explore:•The moment Dr. Worrilow realized air quality could be impacting fertility outcomes•What’s actually in the air (and how it affects the body)•Why this matters even if you’re trying to conceive naturally•What most fertility clinics aren’t talking about•The data behind improved IVF success rates with better air quality•Simple, practical ways to improve the air quality in your homeThis episode is a powerful reminder that your body is constantly responding to its environment—and sometimes, the most overlooked factors are the ones that matter most.Whether you’re on a fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or simply want to create a healthier space for your body to thrive, this conversation will open your eyes in the best way.⸻Connect with Dr. Kathryn Worrilow & LifeAire Systems:•Website: https://lifeaire.com•Learn more about their air purification technology for healthcare and fertility clinics⸻Work With Cody:If you’re ready to better understand what your body has been trying to tell you, Cody offers personalized testing and support through her private practice.•HTMA Mineral Testing + Coaching•Functional lab testing (hormones, metabolism, nutrients)•1:1 support for women navigating hormone imbalances, perimenopause, and menopauseEmail her at [email protected]⸻Mixhers:Support your hormones, energy, and metabolism with clean, effective supplements designed for women.Shop here: https://mixhers.comUse code CODY for 15% off your order⸻Loved this episode?Share it with a friend, leave a review, and help more women better understand their bodies and the environments they live in.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 Fan MailWhat if the symptoms you’ve been trying to fix…aren’t actually hormone problems?In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, to explore a perspective most women have never been taught:That what we often label as “hormone imbalance”… may actually be a nervous system that doesn’t feel safe.From PMDD and mood swings to libido and cycle-related anxiety, this conversation reframes what’s really happening in the body—and why so many women feel like a completely different person throughout the month.If you’ve ever felt like:•You’re doing everything “right” but still feel off•Your mood shifts feel intense or unpredictable•You dread certain phases of your cycle•Your libido feels inconsistent or confusing•You’ve been told it’s “just hormones”… but it doesn’t fully explain itThis episode will connect some powerful dots.In this conversation, we talk about:•What it actually means to live in a “bracing” state•The connection between nervous system safety and hormone symptoms•A deeper look at PMDD and mood shifts (beyond just hormones)•Why cycle tracking apps can sometimes disconnect you from your body•How to start tracking your cycle intuitively, without relying on an app•The relationship between safety, stress, and libido•Simple, realistic ways to begin building safety in your bodyThis episode is an invitation to stop asking,“What’s wrong with me?”…and start asking,“What is my body trying to tell me?”Because when your body feels safe,everything—from your hormones to your energy to your mood—starts to shift.⸻📚 Connect with Laura & Morgan:Book: The Cycle BookInstagram: @thecyclebook⸻🌿 Work With Cody:If you’re ready to understand your body on a deeper level and stop guessing, Cody offers personalized testing and support through her private practice.•HTMA Mineral Testing + Coaching•Functional lab testing (hormones, metabolism, nutrients)•1:1 support for women navigating hormone imbalance, perimenopause, and menopauseInstagram: @codyjeansanders⸻Mixhers:Support your hormones, energy, and nervous system with clean, effective supplements designed for women.Shop here: https://mixhers.comUse code CODY for 15% off your order⸻🎧 Loved this episode?Share it with a friend, leave a review, anDid 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 Fan MailHeavy periods. Constant fatigue. Brain fog. Hair loss.And yet… your labs come back “normal.”So you’re told everything looks fine—and maybe to take more iron.But what if the issue isn’t that you don’t have enough iron…what if your body just isn’t able to use it effectively?In this episode of the It’s Hertime Podcast,Cody is joined by Samantha Chandler from Wellness & Womb to explore a perspective that’s often missing in women’s health conversations: iron regulation.Together they talk about why so many women experience heavy periods and low energy—even when their iron levels appear normal—and how iron can become “stuck” in the body, meaning it’s not being properly transported to the tissues that need it most.As a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Cody also shares how she uses Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) to look at mineral patterns and better understand what’s happening beneath the surface—especially when symptoms don’t match standard lab results.If you’ve ever felt dismissed by “normal” labs… or frustrated that what you’re doing isn’t working—this episode will help you start asking better questions.⸻What You’ll Learn•Why heavy periods aren’t always caused by low iron•The difference between iron levels vs. iron regulation•What it means for iron to be “stuck” in the body•Why you can feel exhausted even with “normal” labs•How iron impacts menstrual health, hormones, and fertility•The role of minerals like copper, zinc, and magnesium in iron metabolism•Why iron supplements don’t always improve symptoms•How inflammation and stress can block iron utilization (hello, hepcidin)•A more holistic way to approach fatigue and hormone imbalance⸻Resources & LinksLearn more about Samantha Chandler wellnesswomb.com:Follow Samantha on Instagram @wellnesswomb_Work with Cody (HTMA + Hormone Support)Mixhers Supplements (Use code CODY for 15% off):⸻If This Episode Resonated:Share it with a woman who’s been told “everything looks normal”… but doesn’t feel like herself.And if you’re loving the podcast, make sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more women find this information and feel supported in their health journey.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 Fan MailWhy do some diets work beautifully for one person… and completely backfire for another?In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Neha Shah, founder of Diaspora Nutrition, to explore a more nuanced question:Should we be eating based on our ancestry?Together, they unpack the growing conversation around personalized nutrition — and whether our genetics, lineage, and cultural food patterns play a meaningful role in how our bodies respond to food.This conversation moves beyond trendy diets and into something deeper:understanding the context of your body.They explore:•Whether ancestry actually impacts metabolism, digestion, and food tolerance•The science behind lactase persistence, amylase variation, and microbiome adaptation•Why “eat for your ancestry” can be helpful… or overly simplified•What to consider if you have mixed or unknown heritage•Whether genetic and microbiome testing is worth it — or overhyped•Why many women in midlife suddenly feel more sensitive to foods they used to tolerate•How to approach nutrition with curiosity instead of controlThis episode is especially powerful for women in their 40s and 50s who feel like their body is changing — and want a more personalized, intelligent way to support it.Because maybe the better question isn’t:“What diet works?”It’s: “What does my body actually respond well to now?”⸻🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES✨ Connect on instagram with Neha Shah:Website: https://diasporanutrition.com✨ Work with Cody / Join the CALM waitlist:Join the CALM Body Reset Waitlist✨ Explore Mixhers (15% off with code CODY):https://www.mixhers.comDid 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 Fan MailHot flashes. Brain fog. Weight gain. Poor sleep. Anxiety. Low libido.For many women over 40, these symptoms begin during perimenopause and menopause, yet they’re often dismissed as simply “normal aging.”In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Dr. Melissa Miskell, a physician with more than 30 years of experience helping women navigate menopause, hormone imbalance, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).Together they break down what bioidentical hormone therapy actually is, how it differs from older synthetic hormone treatments, and why many women still struggle to receive proper hormone care.After the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative study, the conversation around hormone therapy shifted dramatically. Many physicians stopped prescribing HRT, leaving countless women navigating perimenopause symptoms and menopause symptoms without clear guidance or support.Dr. Miskell explains how individualized hormone therapy works, why hormone changes impact so many aspects of health, and how restoring hormonal balance may improve both quality of life and long-term health outcomes.This conversation also explores the connection between hormones and heart health, brain health, bone density, and metabolic health—topics every woman should understand as she enters midlife.If you’re a woman over 40 experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, brain fog, or mood changes, this episode will help you better understand your options and advocate for your health.In This Episode• What bioidentical hormone therapy (HRT) is and how it works • The difference between synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormones • Why many women are dismissed when seeking help for menopause symptoms • What changed in hormone therapy after the Women’s Health Initiative study • Why antidepressants are often prescribed instead of evaluating hormones • How hormones influence heart health, brain health, and bone density • Why individualized hormone therapy can improve quality of life in midlife • The first steps women can take if they suspect hormone imbalanceConnect with Dr. Melissa MiskellHormones by Design https://hormonesbydesign.comPINCC (Preventing Cervical Cancer Worldwide) https://www.pincc.orgConnect with Cody SandersFollow Cody for education on women’s hormones, metabolic health, and midlife wellness.Instagram https://www.instagram.com/codyjeansandersThe CALM Program (Coaching + HTMA + Metabolic Health Support)It’s Hertime Podcast https://www.mixhers.com/pages/podcastMixhers ProductsExplore supplements designed to support women’s hormones and overall wellnDid 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 Fan MailPerimenopause and menopause are some of the most transformative—and misunderstood—seasons of a woman’s life. Yet many women seeking help for symptoms like brain fog, irritability, low libido, weight gain, and fatigue are told their labs are “normal” or that what they’re experiencing is simply part of aging.In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Dana Culp, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Certified Menopause Expert, to talk about the growing menopause care gap—and why so many women feel dismissed by the medical system during midlife.Dana works with women navigating perimenopause and menopause every day in her clinics. What makes her approach unique is her commitment to truly individualized care. Instead of relying only on lab numbers or rigid treatment guidelines, she looks at the full picture of a woman’s physiology, lifestyle, stress load, and hormonal transitions.Together, Cody and Dana unpack why midlife symptoms are often misunderstood, how dismissal from healthcare providers impacts women emotionally, and what supportive care during this stage of life should actually look like.If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or told to “just wait it out,” this conversation will help you understand what’s really happening in your body—and why you deserve better support.⸻In This Episode, We DiscussWhy so many women feel dismissed by doctors during perimenopause and menopauseCommon symptoms women experience in midlife, including brain fog, mood changes, fatigue, and weight gainWhy “normal labs” don’t always mean your hormones are balancedHow hormonal fluctuations affect stress tolerance, resilience, and identity in midlifeThe emotional impact of being told your symptoms are “just aging”What individualized menopause care actually looks likeWhen hormone therapy can help—and why hormones alone are not always the full solutionThe real drivers of low libido in midlife, including hormones, nervous system safety, and blood flowHow women can rebuild trust with their bodies during the menopause transitionWhy midlife can become one of the most powerful seasons of a woman’s lifeMidlife is not the problem. The problem is a care model that often fails to see the whole woman.⸻Connect with Dana CulpLearn more about Dana’s work and clinics:https://ThrivemidlifeMed.com⸻Work With Cody SandersIf you’re navigating hormone shifts, metabolic changes, or feeling exhausted and inflamed in midlife, Cody’s CALM Body Reset program helps women restore energy, regulate their nervous system, and rebalance their hormones through personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and lab interpretation.Learn more about working with Cody:DM: CALM Here⸻Mixhers Support for Women’s Hormonal HealthCody is also the co-founder of Mixhers, a women’s wellness company creating supplements designed to support hormone balance, metabolism, mood, and energy.EDid 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 Fan MailIn this meaningful episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Aubin Palmer—registered nurse turned author, mother of three daughters, and creator of the Power Women movement—for an honest conversation about what happens when strong, capable women start to feel quietly disconnected from themselves.Aubin shares her journey from working as an RN caring for women in vulnerable seasons to feeling the persistent inner nudge that there was more she was meant to create. That calling ultimately led to the creation of Power Women, a collaborative book featuring the lived experiences of more than 50 women whose stories remind readers that power doesn’t always look loud, polished, or linear.Together, Cody and Aubin explore the emotional and identity shifts many women face—especially during motherhood, burnout, hormonal transitions, and major life pivots—and why so many high-capacity women find themselves feeling stretched thin or disconnected despite doing everything “right.”They also discuss the powerful themes that emerged from compiling women’s stories, why storytelling can be deeply healing for the nervous system, and how the Power Women movement is giving forward by placing books into the hands of women navigating particularly tender seasons, including postpartum mothers.This episode is a supportive listen for any woman who has been the helper, the caretaker, or the one holding everything together—and is ready to come back home to herself.In this episode, listeners will learn:•Aubin Palmer’s transition from registered nurse to movement builder•Why strong women often experience seasons of disconnection•The most common themes that emerged from 50+ women’s stories•What power really looks like in quiet or difficult seasons•How storytelling supports emotional and nervous system healing•Who the Power Women book is especially meant to support•How the book is being donated to women in challenging circumstances•One small step women can take this week to reconnect with themselvesThis episode is especially for women who:•Feel torn between caring for others and caring for themselves•Are navigating postpartum, burnout, or identity shifts•Have been told they’re “doing great” but don’t feel like themselves•Are craving reconnection, clarity, and emotional steadiness•Want to feel seen and understood in this season of life⸻Resources & LinksConnect with Aubin Palmer:WebsiteInstagramPower Women Book⸻Work with CodyWomen ready for deeper, personalized support can learn more about Cody’s CALM Body Reset, a functional, root-cause approach designed to help women 40+ move from exhausted and inflamed to calm, energized, and clear through labs, nervous system support, and metabolic healing.DM "CALM" to learn more about the CALM program: HEREDid 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 Fan MailWhy are so many women still exhausted—even when they’re eating well, sleeping more, and being told their labs look “normal”?In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Dr. Evan Hirsch, also known as the EnergyMD, to unpack the real root causes behind chronic fatigue, long COVID, and persistent low energy in women. Drawing from both his personal health journey and clinical work, Dr. Hirsch explains why fatigue is rarely just about sleep or stress—and what actually needs to happen for true energy recovery.Together, Cody and Dr. Hirsch explore the systems-based drivers of fatigue, the role of nervous system dysregulation, and why many women feel worse when they try to “push through.” If you or someone you love feels tired all the time, wired but exhausted, or stuck in burnout despite doing all the right things, this conversation will bring clarity and hope.⸻In This Episode, You’ll Learn:•The difference between being tired and having true chronic fatigue•Why standard lab work often misses the root causes of low energy•How long COVID and ME/CFS overlap with hormone and nervous system dysfunction•The EnergyMD Method and the “Toxic Five” contributors to fatigue•Why pushing harder with exercise can sometimes backfire•How nervous system regulation impacts energy, recovery, and resilience•The first steps women can take to start rebuilding real, sustainable energy⸻About Dr. Evan Hirsch (EnergyMD)Dr. Evan Hirsch is a fatigue expert who specializes in helping people recover from chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID, and complex energy issues using a root-cause, functional medicine approach. After experiencing his own five-year battle with fatigue, he developed the EnergyMD Method to help patients systematically uncover and address the underlying drivers of low energy.Connect with Dr. Hirsch:•Free Fatigue Assessment: https://www.myfatiguescore.com•Website: https://www.energymdmethod.com•Book — Fix Your Fatigue: https://www.fixyourfatigue.org•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energymd•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnergyMDMethod•YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EnergyMD⸻Work with Cody SandersIf this episode resonated and you’re ready to stop guessing and start rebuilding your energy in a personalized, supportive way, Cody’s signature CALM Body Reset program is designed specifically for women 40+ who feel exhausted, inflamed, and out of sync with their bodies.The CALM framework (Capacity, Adaptation, Load, Modulation) helps women move from survival mode to steady, sustainable energy through targeted nutrition, lifestyle, nervous system support, and root-cause investigation.Learn more about the CALM Body Reset here:DM "CALM" to Cody 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