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Help me Sleep! Please, my sleep is awful and I need help. I hear this statement so frequently from my coaching clients and I relate! I know I have struggled greatly with sleep over the years and have been addicted to sleep meds and then over the counter sleep aids so I get it. This topic is near and dear to my heart. It should not be your norm to feel exhausted, have no energy, be foggy headed and drag yourself through the day as you chug caffeine. That should not be your norm. And here is the harsh truth, if you don’t take control of your sleep then you will never be healthy. Lack of sleep is a disaster! It only leads to weight gain and disease. If you are not sleeping well then you are not healing and restoring well. So today, I’m going to help you sleep! That’s the hot topic on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Listen as I give easy tips to improve your sleep including... Taking advantage of the sunlight outside to help your circadian rhythms How blue light destroys your sleep Developing a bedtime routine Detoxification & sleep - Are you missing out? Common sleep disruptors Your sleep environment My favorite sleep products What to do when you wake up and can't go back to sleep Which health problems are interfering with your ability to sleep A word about sleep supplements It's a packed podcast! These are the simple tips that you need to pay attention to first to ensure that you are getting good quality sleep!  As promised, here are some of my absolute favorite sleep products... Magnesium solution from Living the Good Life Naturally.  Magnesium is best absorbed through the skin.  Either include in your bath or soak your feet.  www.livingthegoodlifenaturally.com and use the promo code IHH for a discount! NodPod eye pillow.  My absolute favorite eye pillow.  Grab that here! https://bit.ly/3Ri0csq Plant Therapy essential oils.  I love their blends and my favorite for sleep is called Blissful Dreams. I have the roll-on, the essential oil for diffusing and to put in my bath and the pillow spray 🙂 You can get that here https://www.pntrac.com/t/2-536284-285552-178443 Oura Ring.  If you are ready to level up and really analyze your sleep, check out this sleep tracking ring.  So helpful!! www.ouraring.com Psst...Listen in the podcast to discover what is the biggest competition for Netflix!!! Next podcast, we are not stopping with the health issues that impact your health the most! Yep, you and I are diving into poop! Well, the topic of poop! You need to hear this!

Weight loss.  Sustainable weight loss.  The kind of weight that you lose and it stays gone.  Is that possible and is that likely over the age of 40? Yes, it is my friend! On today’s show, we have body transformation expert Amber Shaw and we are tackling the hot topic of weight loss. Could it be that there is more to weight loss than just eat less and move more? Let’s stop with the bro code and realize that a woman’s body is different.  Listen as we hit on the crucial topics of calorie counting, nutrition, food satisfaction, how to honor your cravings, intuitive eating and the specific types of exercise you need to achieve results. Our guest today is Amber Shaw. Amber is a Body Transformation Expert and Founder of The Wellness Revolution. She has extensively coached thousands of women (age 40+) from all across the world to get off the crazy train of dieting and find true food freedom so they can feel empowered, confident and sexy.  You can connect with Amber at www.ambershaw.com Let's get off the hamster wheel of stuffing yourself and then starving yourself and learn how to honor your body to achieve true sustainable weight loss.  It’s all today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Oh hey! Before you go, I know you are looking for community.  You are looking for encouragement and accountability on your health journey.  Well, if that’s the case then you need to join the Facebook group FM for Weight loss - Mind, Body Soul Wellness for Women.  This is a beautiful group just for women.  Join us here https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness PS...Remember you cannot go from one extreme to another. I want you to be thinking what is one thing, one small change that I can make today to improve my health tomorrow. I hope you enjoyed the episode with Amber Shaw. Join me next time as I continue on the conversation on weight loss and some common obstacles that you need to address to get the weight off.  Yep. The title of this podcast Poop and Sleep - The 2 Secrets to Weight Loss and Living your Best Life. Until then, take it one change at a time, one day at a time. You’ve got this.

You are not joining a cult! You are not picking a religion here. You are just trying to decide what to eat. But it seems like you are being forced to pick a team. To call your diet, your nutrition strategy something...Paleo, Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Pescetarian, Sugar Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Whole 30. I’m going to tell you something, your nutrition strategy doesn’t have to have a name. It doesn’t. The confusing and conflicting world of nutrition has gotten out of control cuckoo. And in the middle of the madness, you have a family to feed and you are busy and the cost of food is crazy! Hey friend, I’ve got you. Today we are talking real food for busy families on a budget. This short, packed podcast is going to cover some nutrition basics so you have an understanding of what to feed your family and provide you with some time saving and budget friendly tips. You are going to love this. It’s all today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Here’s the deal. I’m not going to do this podcast and just leave you hanging. That’s not right! I want to provide you more support, encouragement and accountability than that. So, I’m launching a 2-week Real Food for Radical Change Nutrition Challenge. This challenge is designed to encourage you to prepare and eat REAL FOOD at home.  You will be empowered with realistic nutrition tips for radiant health. Included in this Nutrition Challenge is... Private FB group Meal Plans including recipes, prep guides and shopping lists Tips for budgeting and organization Practical, simple nutrition education Tips on food combining and how to beat cravings Answers to your nutrition questions This is exactly what you have been waiting for. The Real Food for Radical Change Nutrition Challenge will provide you with support, accountability and community as we try some new recipes, learn and encourage each other. And outside of the realistic nutrition tips, you will have an opportunity to ask your nutrition questions and have them answered on a Facebook live. All this for an absolute minimum cost. Go to www.inspirehealthyharmony.com for more info or go to https://bit.ly/realnutritionchallenge to get signed up now! The group starts February 27. This is exactly what you have been looking for!

That word, aging. It makes me think of the line from the movie Steel Magnolias where Truvy played by Dolly Parton says, "Time marches on and sooner or later you realize it is marching right across your face!" Wouldn’t it be nice to have some secrets to delay the inevitable time marching on? Some insight for you to look your best and feel your best even as these years go by? Well, my friend. That’s what we are talking about today. We are joined by expert Dr. Cori Stern to discuss natural anti-aging and how nutrition plays a key role in helping you stay healthy, prevent disease and yes, look younger! We take a deep dive into fats and why fat is not a dirty word. You are going to hear about a vitamin that you have probably never heard of, Vitamin F, found in healthy fats that can help you prevent sunburn. And yes, we even talk about the controversy surrounding cholesterol and fat consumption and the dangers of using a statin. Straight talk, no hidden agenda and it’s all about natural anti-aging, today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Our guest today is Dr. Cori Stern. Dr. Stern is a natural health expert who is challenging conventional wisdom by showing people how the food, water, air, medications and everyday products they use are potentially poisoning them.  She is a triple award-winning Chiropractor who is recognized by her peers as outstanding in the field of nutrition.  You can learn more about Dr. Stern at www.drcoristern.com and check out her educational videos on her YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/wpj8motkMAM Thank you, Achberger, for this 5 star rating and positive review of the Healthy Harmony podcast! She writes..."Jennifer brings us topics that we need to hear.  Her guests are fantastic leaders in the functional health care system. Every time I listen, I get a wealth of information that I didn't know I needed to hear. But more than that, Jennifer tells us how to take the information and live it. Thank you Jennifer. You are an ambassador for health.  You are an advocate for women. Love this podcast!" Yes, that review brought tears to my eyes! My purpose is to help inform and encourage YOU! If you love this podcast, please share it with a friend by simply sharing the social media post of the podcast, sharing this website (remember you can use the search icon to search by topic) or by leaving a rating and review.  Thank you!! Don't forget to join me for the next podcast as I continue the topic on food. Simple nutrition, meal ideas, easy recipes and organization tips. It’s all about fast food, real food for busy families. Until then, take care of you! Bye friend!

Well, it's the New Year.  2023.  Everywhere you turn, you are being hit with these messages... Beat the Bulge!! New Year, New You! Lose Weight, Feel Great! Don’t do it. Please don’t fall prey to all the weight loss/get healthy schemes that you are being bombarded with. It happens every single year. They get you feeling guilty and ashamed so you will fall for whatever quick fix, pill, supplement, diet that they are pushing. And I know what you are thinking, you are thinking but Jennifer, I need to lose weight. That will solve all my problems and these companies seem to really care. Listen up sister, they do not care. All they care about is the money. The Diet and Weight Loss Industry is worth 3.8 billion dollars. 3.8 BILLION DOLLARS!! Today we are talking about why those New Year’s resolutions won’t work, what makes weight loss complicated and the one simple thing you can do in January to set yourself up for health success for the rest of the year. Here’s the reality. I know what you are faced with, and I want to be your resource.  You are bombarded by confusing and conflicting messages. It really is hard to know who to trust or where to turn! Here’s the two options I’m offering to help you... #1 - You have a health question? Just ask!  Send me a private message on Facebook on Insta @inspirehealthyharmony, you can also email me jennifer@inspirehealthyharmony.com # 2 - Book a 15 min discovery call. Here’s the thing, during a discovery call, I’m not trying to sell you on anything. In fact, between my work with Dr. Beard, seeing clients in my private practice and this podcast, I have very little room in my coaching schedule. I have a little but not much. During our call, we can chat about what’s going on with you and what action steps you are looking to take.  I'll answer any questions you have. If you are interested, we can certainly talk about what coaching looks like and if we are a good fit to work together.  Book your call here https://calendly.com/coachjennpickett/15min_discovery_call?month=2023-01 WARNING...in this podcast I'm sounding off about some of the quacks and scams out there.  It is January and you are being bombarded.  So, you need to hear this truth!!

Did you know that you are subjected to over 700,000 toxic chemicals every single day? 700,000 in just your everyday life. I’m going to level with you from the get go. This podcast is likely to overwhelm and frustrate you. There is a chance that you will want to just put your hands over your ears and say "lalalalalala!!". Because today’s podcast is about toxins. And toxins are everywhere! So, this podcast is an eye opener to say the least. But here’s the reality. You have to hear this. You need someone to tell it to you straight! Toxins are putting a huge burden on your body. Toxicity, from those toxins, is the reason that you keep getting sick all the time, you have brain fog, you have stomach issues, your hormones are imbalanced, and you keep gaining weight. (Read that again!) Today is Part 2 of Get the Func Out - How to Balance your Hormones and Detox with Dr. Peter Kozlowski. We dig into how toxins damage cells, where we are getting these toxins and the best way to help your body detox. Dr. Koz tells it like it is and covers the very controversial topics of electric energy, heavy metal toxicity, supplementation protocols and more. He calls out some of these big industries that have been feeding you a bunch of lies! If you are tired and toxic. You need to hear this. It’s all today on the Halthy Harmony podcast. Hey friend! You still have access to the Holiday Survival Guide and Fav Things list. The Survival Guide helps you beat stress, combat cravings and stay joyful during this season. And I added a Fav Things list. These are some of my favorite health related items that I love. I’ve included links and discount codes. And there is one more thing... nestled in that survival guide and fav things list and it is a discounted link to purchase a one-hour coaching session with me. For a limited time, I’m allowing you guys to go ahead and purchase that session now. All my sessions are virtual by the way, but you can book that session in January of 2023. So, if you have been considering a health coaching session and you know you need that one-on-one support, now is the time! You can access all that by going to bit.ly/2022healthyholiday Did you miss Part 1 of Toxic & Tired?  You can find it here https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/getthefuncout.html Check out Dr. Koz's newest book.  It's fantastic https://amzn.to/3ASUYhe This is the last podcast for 2022. Anyone else feeling like this year has flown by? My hope and prayer for you is that you will take some downtime to just rest and relax. To do something for yourself, for your complete health…body mind and soul. Merry Christmas. I’ll see you next year!

Tired of feeling toxic? Want to know what to do about it? But then there is all this confusing and conflicting health information. It’s overwhelming. The onslaught of information as you try to be your own best advocate. You know your body is toxic, you know your hormones are imbalanced but what to do?  This is why I’m excited to present a 2-part series with Dr. Koz where we are going to give you the nitty gritty of how to balance your hormones and detox. Dr. Peter Kozlowski has a fantastic way of educating so that you and I can understand all of this information easily. In this first podcast, Dr Koz and I unpack the relationship between hormones, thyroid, the pancreas, insulin response and the adrenal glands. He discusses the fact that a vast majority of us have hormone imbalance and why. We address adrenal fatigue and the controversy since experts argue if that is even a real thing? If you are tired and toxic, then it’s time to Get the Func Out - Balance your Hormones and Detox. It’s all today on the Healthy Harmony podcast! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Peter Kozlowski back to the podcast.  He is a Functional Medicine doctor with offices in Chicago, IL and Bozeman, Montana.  He is the author of Unfunc your Gut and his newest book Get the Func Out.  You can learn more about Dr. Koz at http://doc-koz.com/ Just a friendly reminder about the Holiday Survival Guide and Fav Things list. Clearly you guys are loving the Fav Things list that I put together for you. And I love hearing the feedback how you are using the survival guide to help you beat stress and combat those cravings! We cannot be dominated by sugar this year and we cannot wait until January to get back on track! So, if you have missed it, you can still download the free Holiday Survival Guide and Fav Things list. Access the Holiday Survival Guide and Fav Things list here https://bit.ly/2022healthyholiday Here are some other links you may need Dr. Koz's previous Gut Health series on the Healthy Harmony Podcast https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/unfunc-your-gut.html https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/unfunc-your-gut-pt2.html And his newest book Get the Func Out - Balance your Hormones and Detox can be found here https://amzn.to/3ASUYhe Stay tuned for Part 2 of Tired and Toxic coming out on December 14th!!

If I started this podcast by saying we are going to talk about stress, half of you would roll your eyes and turn it off. But as soon as I say the words stress causes you to gain weight. You are thinking... "oh crap, I need to listen to this!" We have started the stress season, oh excuse me, I mean the holiday season, the joyous holiday season! Which happens to be the season where most of us get sick, gain weight and are so stressed out we can’t see straight! All while trying to keep up appearances that all is well, just holly and jolly and jingle bells. Just me? Okay, carry on then. There are some facts that you need to understand when it comes to the disastrous effects that stress has on your health. This is the hot topic we are tackling today on the Healthy Harmony podcast.  Is stress causing you to gain weight?!  Listen as I unpack what stress does to the body and how this is the #1 obstacle that is causing weight gain in my clients. Get ready for some straight talk as I introduce you to a little stress hormone called Cortisol and attempt to snap you out of denial. Yes, stress is dramatically affecting your weight and your health and let me tell you friend...you need to hear this! We have got to do something different.  And it starts here.  It starts now by simply being mindful and aware.  I wouldn't be a good friend and advocate for you if I didn't tell it to you straight.  I can't wait to hear your thoughts after this podcast.  Be sure and join the discussion over on our FB page Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind, Soul Wellness for Women.  Click here https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness Before you go, don't forget I have a special gift for you! It’s the Holiday Survival Guide. I put this together just for you so you are equipped to beat stress, combat cravings and stay joyful this holiday season. And here’s the deal, it’s not just a holiday survival guide, I’ve included a list of my favorite things!! Yay!!! This list includes those health-related items that I absolutely ADORE that you can purchase as a gift for yourself or give a big ole hint to your spouse or you can purchase for someone else.  Click here to grab that Holiday Survival Guide and Fav Things list! ---->>>>> https://inspirehealthyharmony.com/healthyholidaysurvival.html

Your eyes need to be opened.  You need to be exposed to crucial information you need for your health and your family’s health.  I want you to think outside of the box. To look at things from a holistic, whole-body approach. I know you are struggling; you have some symptoms, and you have no idea what’s going on. And you are frustrated. You go see a doctor and they tell you that everything is okay. It’s not okay. There are some things that are absolutely wrecking your health as a woman, and you need to be informed! I’m joined today by Functional Nutritionist Hope Pedraza. We unpack the key symptoms that you are experiencing… Fatigue Inability to lose weight Constipation Bloating Brain fog Insomnia and then identify what is driving that symptom! What could be causing these ongoing symptoms? We are uncovering root issues and helping you pinpoint what is wrecking your health. This is a crucial conversation that will open your eyes. It’s all happening today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Our guest is Hope Pedraza.  She is a Holistic Nutritionist, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Pilates Instructor, founder of InBalance studio and host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast. You can connect with Hope on Instagram @thehopepedraza Ready to continue the conversation?  And get some additional support and accountability?  Join us in our community Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind, Soul Wellness for Women. Click here https://www.facebook.com/groups/748795618938682

Feel like you are just addicted to sugar? Every day the sugar cravings just overwhelm you. It’s as if it has you in shackles. Well, it’s time to snap out of those sugar shackles and you and I are going to do that together by looking at why we have cravings in the first place and what we can do about it. I'm going to show you that there is a lot more to sugar cravings than just lack of willpower. There are 7 key reasons WHY you are craving sugar and we are addressing all of them. Let’s break free today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Before I tell you more about today's podcast, let's say CONGRATS to the winners of our Prize Giveaway celebrating 100 episodes! Grand Prize - Maribeth DeClercq 2nd Prize - April Roach 3rd Prize - Jackie Eddins Today's podcast is a timely one for you.  We are going into the SUGAR season! It's October and so it begins.  In today's podcast I'll give you tremendous insight on WHY you are craving sugar so you can snap out of the sugar shackles.  Check out these key reasons why you crave sugar! Your Blood Sugar is Imbalanced You have Dysbiosis (Poor Gut Health) You are Addicted to Sugar You are Nutrient Deficient You are Sleep Deprived You are Dehydrated You are Stressed Got your attention? Now, listen to learn more! Here are the links that I referenced in the podcast: Magnesium podcast - From Illness to Impact - Reclaim your Health, Overcome Overwhelm and Learn how Magnesium can Heal with Kristen Bowen  https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/illness-to-impact.html Want to check out the Magnesium products that I use and recommend to all my clients?  Go to www.livingthegoodlifenaturally.com and use the promo code IHH for a discount Ready for a great community with additional resources and support for your health? Check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/748795618938682/ Thyroid podcast - Let's Talk Thyroid with Carrie Vitt https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/talking-thyroid.html Remember, you don't have to do this alone.  My coaching schedule is pretty full but I do have a few open spots and offer 1-hour virtual coaching sessions.   Click here to learn more https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/coaching.html

Do you have difficulty losing weight, constantly feel fatigued, you struggle with depression, anxiety and have problems with sleep? It could be your thyroid. A small butterfly shaped gland that is responsible for making hormones that control so many vital functions including regulating your metabolism. Today’s guest is Carrie Vitt, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Let’s talk thyroid on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Carrie is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, cookbook author and publisher at DeliciouslyOrganic.net with over 20 years of experience.  After struggling with several chronic health issues, she turned to a real food diet and detoxification practices. Carrie has been able to turn around IBS, chronic migraines, Hashimoto's disease, severe asthma and eczema.  She currently practices at Our Well House in Frisco, Texas and has some fantastic online resources that you can find at www.deliciouslyorganic.net In this podcast, we unpack Signs and symptoms of inadequate thyroid hormones Bloodwork needed to assess thyroid function Steps to heal your thyroid Value of consuming organic food How to grocery shop on a budget Before you go, I want to give you a quick reminder. You only have three days left to enter the incredible prize giveaway. We extended the deadline because some were having problems with leaving a podcast review so we opened up a new way for you to share the Healthy Harmony podcast and be entered to win! If you have missed the details. Simply to go Inspire Healthy harmony on Facebook or Instagram or check out the details below. How to enter on Facebook: Subscribe to the Healthy Harmony Podcast on Apple Podcasts Join the Inspire Healthy Harmony Facebook Group Share the 100th Podcast Giveaway Post your Your Facebook Page Extra entries for every person you tag in the comments on the Healthy Harmony 100th Episode Giveaway Post (1 comment = 1 entry) How to enter on Instagram: Subscribe to the Healthy Harmony Podcast on Apple Podcasts Follow @Inspirehealthyharmony on Instagram Share the 100th Podcast Giveaway Post to Your Instagram Story Extra entries for every person you tag in the comments on the Healthy Harmony 100th Episode Giveaway Post (1 comment = 1 entry)

It's not too late! We are still celebrating 100 episodes of the Healthy Harmony podcast and have a tremendous PRIZE Giveaway for you!!  The deadline to enter is September 23rd!! I didn't want you to be listening as I announced the winners on September the 28th and think..."Shoot, I missed it!" So here is a little reminder podcast of the prizes and how you can enter! Check out these incredible prize packages... Grand Prize - A Stanley 40oz cup, Pique tea, Bed of Nails Acupressure Mat, Plant Therapy essential oils diffuser and essential oil set, Nodpod eye pillow, dry brush for lymphatic drainage, LMNT electrolyte packets, Magnesium Pack that includes: Magnesium Soak, Magnesium Body Spray, Magnesium Muscle Creme, and a Magnesium Body Lotion. 2nd Prize - A Stanley 40oz cup, Pique Tea, Nodpod eye pillow, Alarm clock (that simulates sunrise), dry brush, LMNT electrolyte packets and a magnesium pack 3rd Prize - A Stanley 40 oz cup, LMNT electrolyte packets and a magnesium pack Here is how you can be entered to WIN… Step 1 - Go to Apple Podcasts and search Healthy Harmony and click Subscribe Step 2 - Leave a rating and a written review Step 2 - Screen shot your rating and written review (Pro Tip - Screen shot your review BEFORE clicking submit) Step 3 - Share on your Instagram story and tag @inspirehealthyharmony Step 4 - **If you are not on Instagram, you can participate by posting on your Facebook page and leaving us a message that you have posted.  You should also be able to tag either @inspirehealthyharmony or @jennifergeorgepickett Step 5 - For Bonus entries, tag a friend on the 100th Episode Prize Package Giveaway post on Instagram and Facebook Remember, deadline to enter is September 23rd at 2pm Central Standard Time and winners will be announced on the podcast on September 28th.

We started this podcast in January of 2020.  Considering everything we have been through since that time; it feels like a HUGE feat that I'm now able to say 100 Episodes!!  100 ya'll!  So today is a big day!  I'm celebrating my birthday and my 100th podcast episode! Complete honesty, being in this space it's easy to feel like an imposter! So, I was going to mention that we were celebrating 100 episodes but that's it.  Mention and then move on.  My friend, Riley, sent me an article that emphasized how most podcasts fail after 14 episodes.  And I thought, you know what, this is a big deal. THIS is to be CELEBRATED! In this episode, Riley Slaydon and I are giving you a behind the scenes tour of the Healthy Harmony podcast.  We introduce you to the team that makes it happen, how we continue to book fantastic expert guests, how hot topics are chosen and so much more!  Most importantly, we are launching a HUGE celebration by doing 3 Prize Giveaways! What better way to celebrate 100 episodes than by giving away prizes to YOU, our valued and deeply appreciated listener! Check out these incredible prize packages... Grand Prize - A Stanley 40oz cup, Pique tea, Bed of Nails Acupressure Mat, Plant Therapy essential oils diffuser and essential oil set, Nodpod eye pillow, dry brush for lymphatic drainage, LMNT electrolyte packets, Magnesium Pack that includes: Magnesium Soak, Magnesium Body Spray, Magnesium Muscle Creme, and a Magnesium Body Lotion. 2nd Prize - A Stanley 40oz cup, Pique Tea, Nodpod eye pillow, Alarm clock (that simulates sunrise), dry brush, LMNT electrolyte packets and magnesium pack 3rd Prize - A Stanley 40 oz cup, pique tea, LMNT electrolyte packets and a magnesium pack Here is how you can be entered to WIN… Step 1 - Go to Apple Podcasts and search Healthy Harmony and click Subscribe Step 2 - Leave a rating and a written review Step 2 - Screen shot your rating and written review Step 3 - Share on your Instagram story and tag @inspirehealthyharmony Step 4 - **If you are not on Instagram, you can participate by posting on your Facebook page and leaving us a message that you have posted. You should also be able to tag either @inspirehealthyharmony or @jennifergeorgepickett Step 5 - For Bonus entries, tag a friend on the 100th Episode Prize Package Giveaway post on IG and FB The deadline to do this is September 23rd, 10 days from now.  Winners will be announced on the podcast airing on Sept 28th!! THANK YOU, my friend, for listening and being a part of this journey with me.  You will absolutely love all the great guests and topics I have line up for you!  Here's to the next 100 episodes!

Stop Ignoring your Stress & Stop Ignoring your Health You've been operating in stress mode for so long, you don't even recognize it. That fight or flight mode? Well, that's your norm. It's absolutely destroying your health, causing you to lose sleep and yes, gain weight. Oh, and it's stealing your happiness! Stop ignoring your stress and stop ignoring your health! I'm going to give you some tips to beat stress and overwhelm. It's all today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Speaking of stress, did you know that you burn through your magnesium stores more readily when you are stressed?  Magnesium deficiency is probably the reason WHY you are feeling so fatigued, crave sugar, struggle with bathroom issues, have imbalanced hormones and aren't sleeping good! Yeah, magnesium is a big deal, and you actually absorb it better through your skin.  This is why I use a magnesium soak! I love to use this for either a bath or to soak my feet.  The brand that I use comes from Living the Good Life Naturally and they have been kind enough to offer a discount to YOU, my listeners! Go to www.livingthegoodlifenaturally.com and use the promo code IHH.

We have come to accept stress and anxiety as being synonymous with being successful. We are stuck with the thinking that we are supposed to be these super humans and ignore the stress carrying on with long hours, sleepless nights as we suffer silently with pain, headaches, low energy, stomach issues and brain fog. We would never want to be perceived as not being able to keep up. Enough is enough! It’s time to address the stress that is overpowering your life and that is exactly what we are unpacking today as we hear from Dr. Doni Wilson and her approach to calm anxiety, boost energy and beat burnout. In this podcast, we discuss... How chronic stress leads to adrenal distress Adrenal distress and its impact on overall health The effects of high cortisol The 5 stress types How to incorporate anti-stress into your life to master your stress Dr. Doni Wilson is a naturopathic doctor, natural health expert, certified professional midwife and certified nutrition specialist.  She is a best-selling author and has been featured on NBC, CBS News, HuffPost, ABC and the Dr. Oz show. Dr. Doni uses a holistic approach to stress management and healing your body. Her new book is Master your Stress and Reset your Health.  You can find out more at www.doctordoni.com

WARNING - I'm warning you!  What I'm laying out in the podcast may make you angry.  There may be parts that you don't agree with.  And there is a chance that it will get censored.  Yep, I'm unloading about the health care system, big pharma, big food and the diet and weight loss industry. I'm not holding back! However, it is important that I put this out there and help to open your eyes. 78% of Women are overmedicated. It’s not Health Care, let’s call it what it is. It’s sick care, they profit when you are sick.  Are you curious about how to stay out of the broken, sick care system and get free health care? Keep listening, that’s what I’m chatting about today on Healthy Harmony. We are facing a very broken and I’m going to say it, very corrupt, health care system. It is highly commercialized system and decisions are made based on money. Not on your health.  The sick care system is about profit.  They benefit and make loads of money off of SICK people.  Did you know that as of November 2021, the value of big pharma was around 2.8 trillion dollars?  They aren't concerned with your health, it's just about the money honey! I'm going to say something, and I have a feeling that some of you may just roll your eyes. If you want to get FREE health care, you must get better at self-care. It's imperative and my friend it’s time. And I’m not talking about self-care like getting a pedicure or going to see a movie. I’m talking about realistic, sustainable daily habits of self-care that enable you to take control of your entire health. I'm outlining all the FREE things that you can do for your health so you can stay out of the very broken, very corrupt, health care (excuse me, sick care) system! As promised, here is a list of the previous podcasts that you may want to go back and listen to... Doctors experienced with Traditional Medicine and their journey into Functional Medicine Health Care or Sick Care? An Insider's Perspective with Dr. Amy Beard https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/health-or-sick-care.html#/ Broken Health Care with Dr. Carol Villaneuva https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/broken-healthcare.html#/ Ditch the Toxins, Lose Weight and Overcome the Overwhelm with Dr. Wendie Trubow https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/ditch-the-toxins.html#/ Part 1: Solving the Mystery of Low Libido and Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Renee Wellenstein https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/libido-and-adrenal-fatigue-1.html#/ Exposing the Food Industry Part 2: What the Heck do I Eat? Exposing Food Industry's Lies https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/exposing-the-food-industry.html#/ Before you go, I just want to say thanks again for listening and leaving those ratings and reviews. I've shared with you that podcasting is so different and a little lonesome.  It's just me and the microphone.  (I banished the cats and dogs from my recording space, lol) So I love to hear from you! What you like and what you want to hear more of.  Keep those reviews coming!

Beat Headaches with Dr. Meg Mill You've got a million things to do yet. You can't do anything because you have a headache or a migraine... again! It seems like this happens all the time. Nothing helps except popping a pill. Wouldn't you like to really know what's going on? Get to the root of the issue? Find out what's causing those headaches? Well, that's our topic today on Healthy Harmony as we are joined by Dr. Meg Mill. Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and a Doctor of Pharmacy.  She is also the mom of three. Her practice is focused on helping people end headaches and migraines, heal the gut, reduce inflammation, balance hormones, increase energy, reduce anxiety, and restore immune systems. You can find out more about Dr. Mill at www.megmill.com **Just wanted to say a special thank you for leaving those reviews! This is your way to let me know what you like and what you want to hear more of on the Healthy Harmony podcast! If you haven't left one already, please leave a rating and review. I love bringing value to you!

What’s standing in the way of me getting healthier and feeling better? It’s ME! I AM!  Have you realized this too?  Are YOU sabotaging your health?  Have you slowly become aware that you are the one sabotaging your own efforts?!  ​Self-Sabotage...that’s what we are unpacking today on Healthy Harmony. Join me as I as lay out 4 means of self-sabotage... Emotional Eating and Drinking Mindset Lack of Sleep Poor Stress Management It's time to be mindful and take a long, hard look at the obstacles standing in your way to feeling your best and living life to the fullest! Speaking of, if this is overwhelming and you are unsure where to start, Why don’t you book a discovery call? This is a 15 minute phone call with me where I can listen to your health struggles and help you determine if health coaching is a good fit for you.  You can book that call here...https://calendly.com/coachjennpickett/15min_discovery_call?month=2022-04 Last but not least, here are the resources that I mentioned in the podcast... Can't Sleep? Fix your Insomnia with Devin Burke https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/fix-your-insomnia.html#/ Part 1: Solving the Mystery of Low Libido and Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Renee Wellenstein https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/libido-and-adrenal-fatigue-1.html#/ Part 2 : Solving the Mystery of Low Libido and Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Renee Wellenstein https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/libido-and-adrenal-fatigue-2.html#/ I mentioned our marriage problems and how the Re-Engage program was absolutely transformative for us.  You can find out more here https://www.reengage.org/ to see if there is a Re-Engage program near you.  Need to ask me some questions about this program? I'm happy to share, email me jennifer@inspirehealthyharmony.com Next podcast is Beat Headaches with Dr. Meg Mill.  Until then, remember we are in this together!

You can’t change what you aren’t aware of. This is a powerful statement from today’s guest, weight loss coach Jennifer Powter. We are diving into the hot topic of weight loss. Do you have a tendency to sabotage your weight loss efforts? Are you just depending on willpower to help you lose weight? Ready for something more effective? Our expert today is Jennifer Powter. She is a weight loss and mindset expert, a best-selling author and keynote speaker. She calls herself a diet disruptor, which I love! And she helps women break free from the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting so they can lose weight for good.  Find out more at www.jenniferpowter.com This eye-opening episode will help you identify what you are doing that sabotages your weight loss efforts…is it mindset? Emotional eating? We are tackling this head on and helping you drop the guilt and shame, overcome burnout and develop emotional resilience. Get ready to be inspired my friend. It’s all today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. I told you that I would feature your reviews for the Healthy Harmony podcast. This one is from Preschool Princess and is titled Both Informative and Encouraging She writes...”Jennifer is awesome at sharing relevant information as well as practical tips. I end every episode feeling like I can do something rather than feeling guilty that I haven’t done something” This review means a lot because a podcast does take a lot of work and the reason that I launched a podcast is because I wanted to help deliver simple health information that is easy to understand and I want you to feel like I can do this! I just absolutely LOVE it when you feel empowered instead of burdened by guilt and shame. Because I’m going to keep reminding you friend, you can do this! So, two action items... #1 Leave a rating and review. Let me hear from you. What do you like? How is this helping you? What do you want to hear more of? Leaving a rating and review and clicking that subscribe button increases the visibility of the podcast. And that enables me to bring awesome guests to you! #2 If you are feeling overwhelmed and need some support on your health journey. I offer a one-hour virtual health coaching session so check that out at inspirehealthyharmony.com. And a little secret, if you book a 15 min discovery call, I’ll give you a promo code for your one-hour visit.

Women are not just small men. Yet for some reason when it comes to women’s health, we are treated like men. Our bodies are not the same! And no, I’m not making a political statement here. I’m trying to help you feel better, take control of your health and today is Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Renee Wellenstein Gynecologist and Functional Medicine Doctor. We are continuing on to solve the mystery of low libido and adrenal fatigue. In today’s podcast we discuss hormone imbalance, toxins, the role of testosterone, estrogen dominance, what alcohol does to our hormones and the benefits of sex. Like last week, this convo is not really meant for little ears. We are joined again by Dr. Renee Wellenstein. She is a Functional Medicine physician and a gynecologist. As you heard her story in Part 1, you see how her tremendous health struggles led her to become the amazing doctor she is today. Dr. Renee is known as the Libidologist and is the host of The Real Heal, one of my favorite podcasts. She helps busy professional women take their health, fitness and lives to the next level so they can feel Amazing! You can follow Dr. Renee on FB and Instagram @drreneewellenstein and her website www.drreneewellenstein.com As promised, I like to feature reviews for the Healthy harmony podcast. This 5-star review from Francine Rivera is entitled So Informative. She writes…."So much great info broken down into understandable segments! If you want to work on your health, this is a must listen." Follow Francine's lead and leave a rating and review! Maybe your review will be featured right here on the podcast.

So, I have a question…How often do you struggle with your health while simply wearing a mask that everything is just fine? How often do you dismiss signs and symptoms that your body is telling you that something is remiss? Today begins a two-part series with Dr. Renee Wellenstein. You will hear her story of struggle, how an accident led to a dependence on pain meds, depression and a whole series of health problems and how doctors gave up on her.  She came to accept the cravings, fatigue, chronic pain, low libido, brain fog and low self-esteem as her norm and felt hopeless. It wasn’t until she met with a Functional Medicine doc that she finally felt hope as this doctor helped a fellow doctor get to the root of her health issues. In this podcast you will hear how to solve the mystery of low libido and adrenal fatigue. It’s not normal to be tired every day and struggle with cravings, and not have a sex drive. Let’s take off the mask and get to the real problem. Today on Healthy Harmony. Before I introduce our guest today, I wanted to highlight a recent review of the Healthy Harmony podcast...from Green Mama of 3...she writes “I enjoy each episode so, so much. Always the most practical tips in my effort to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. I literally leave each episode with notes on something new to try. I look forward to new episodes each week!" Thank you Green Mama of 3! I would love to hear from you! So please leave a rating and a review and maybe your review will be featured on the podcast. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform of choice so you don’t miss a thing. Today's amazing guest is Dr. Renee Wellenstein.  She is double board certified as a Ob/Gyn and an Anti-Aging physician.  She has also completed her fellowship as a Functional Medicine doctor.  She runs a successful virtual practice helping busy, professional women up-level their health and wellness through personalized functional medicine consulting. And she is the host of The Real Heal podcast. Dr. Renee is known as the Libidologist.  But before you go thinking this podcast is just about this hot, sexy topic...think again.  Dr. Renee is all about helping women address the root issue and take control of their health so they have more energy and feel amazing! To check out Dr. Renee, go to https://www.drreneewellenstein.com/ or on social media @drreneewellenstein Enjoy and be sure and tune in next time for Part 2!!

You are in for a treat today. I'm joined by Dr. Amy Beard and she is answering YOUR questions. We cover questions on weight loss resistance, insulin, gut health, the dangers of meds, weaning off meds, menopause and peri-menopause, hormone balance, supplementation and how to detox a fatty liver. Just a friendly reminder that the purpose of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not for individual diagnosis or treatment. I want you to be empowered to be your own best health advocate. Our guest today is Dr. Amy Beard. She is a Dietitian, a physician and a Functional Medicine doctor. I love her openness, her honesty and her heart for others. Also, her ability to get right to the point and tell it like it is as you will hear in this Q and A. Dr. Amy has a virtual practice based out of Arkansas and you can find out more at amybeardmd.com. Education, encouragement and empowerment. It’s all today on the Healthy Harmony show.

You are tired and dragging during the day, requiring copious amounts of caffeine and then when it’s time for bed you are wired. Or are you the opposite? You crash into bed, falling asleep quickly but then you toss and turn throughout the night, waking frequently. Insomnia is an awful problem to have and it truly affects every aspect of your life…your health, your emotions, your stress, your relationships and your work. This is a topic that you have to address and today I have a guest expert to help us do just that. Devin Burke provides tremendous insight on why sleep is so important, how sleep and stress are intermingled, the secret to improving your relationships and regulating your emotions, and how to fix insomnia. If you are exhausted and tired of the sleep struggle, this is for you. Highlights of this podcast include... What happens when we sleep Circadian rhythms The sleep phases The effects of blue light Why so many people suffer from insomnia How poor sleep affects your food cravings What to do when you wake up and can't get back to sleep How poor sleep affects your relationships The sleep and stress connection How to master your stress The 3-2-1 method to improving your sleep Devin Burke is a an international and TEDx speaker, the best-selling author of "The Sleep Advantage", the founder of the Sleep Science Academy and one of the top health and sleep coaches in the world.  His books, keynotes, programs and videos have inspired thousands of people to improve their sleep, energy and life. You can learn more at www.devinburke.com Don't forget...I'm here to support you! I love bringing guests like this to you so that you are empowered to take control of your health and your life! If you are looking for a health coach for personalized coaching, I would love to help you.  I have 1-hour, virtual coaching spots available.  You can book here https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/

A toxic body can’t lose weight. If you are frustrated from unsuccessful efforts to lose weight and you are weary from overwhelm, today's podcast is just for you.  I'm joined by Functional Medicine doctor and Gynecologist Dr. Wendie Trubow.  In this episode, we look at Dr. Wendie's health struggles from toxin exposure. And unpack how the body stores toxins to protect itself, where we are getting toxins, the process of detoxification and how to ditch the toxins to improve your health and help your body release the weight.  Dr. Wendie realizes that most women operate in a state of overwhelm and lays out practical advice on where to start in a detox journey.  We conclude with simple encouragement for moms.   You will LOVE this podcast! Dr. Wendie Trubow is an experienced Gynecologist and Functional Medicine physician.  Her book, Dirty Girl - Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel Freaking Amazing, is a fantastic resource! The book and Dr. Trubow’s approach has already captured glowing endorsements from well-known experts in the health and wellness fields.  She and her husband, Dr. Ed Levitan, have a Functional Medicine practice and can be found at www.fivejourneys.com.  Below are the resources that Dr. Wendie mentioned... Ditch the Toxins - Dirty Girl reference guide. Free download for our listeners www.fivejourneys.com/promo Think Dirty app - app to review beauty and cleaning products EWG Healthy Living app - Environmental Working Group app outlines healthy, less toxic items.  EWG is best known for the Dirty Dozen list, the produce that always need to be purchased organic The line up of guests and the hot topics for the Healthy Harmony podcast for 2022 are tremendous! You are not going to want to miss anything.  Be sure and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.  While you are there, leave a rating and a written review! Let us know how much you love the show!

It’s that time of year! The New Year. And all those who profit off weight loss are saying the same thing.  "New Year, New you!!" They know you feel guilty about the weight gain, they know you are looking for a quick fix. They prey on that. Who is they? The Diet and Weight Loss industry. That industry is worth $78 Billion dollars. A highly profitable industry that just cares about profit, that’s it folks. Just profit! Playing on your guilt, your shame, your vulnerability and your desperation. I keep shouting it from the dang rooftops and I’m not going to stop…they don’t care about your health! They just care about profit, that’s it. Aren't you tired of losing the weight only to regain it?  Here are some stats I want to make sure you keep in mind... 95% of diets fail. Crash diets can mess up your metabolism from 4 months to 5 years! Weight Loss and Diet Industry is worth $78 Billion dollars (it bears repeating) You have to be your own best advocate.  And today I'm giving you 8 Top Tips to help you choose a weight loss plan that works for you. Need a chat to brainstorm or discover if my style of health coaching is a good fit for you?  Book a 15 min discovery call here https://calendly.com/coachjennpickett/15min_discovery_call?month=2022-01

Grief, depression, loss…these things are magnified during the holidays. We are struggling and we look around and it seems like there is just so much suffering. It begs us to ask the question…Where is God when it hurts? Today my guest is my husband, James Pickett. Join us as we have an open discussion about struggle, loss and grief and how to find comfort in the midst of suffering. Here is a list of resources that we discussed... Red Sea Rules by Robert J. Morgan Get Your Life Back - Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad by John Eldredge Worry Less, Live More by Robert J. Morgan Finding Quiet by JP Moreland The Pause App - This practice is outlined in the book, Get Your Life Back If you need us to pray with you or for you, we would be honored to do so pickettjames44@gmail.com jennifer@inspirehealthyharmony.com Before you go...just a little final reminder that I have a gift for you! It’s simple and it’s practical. This is a guide to help you beat stress, combat cravings and stay joyful in the season. The empowering tips are great for the season but honestly, it’s good for anytime. Access that by going to https://bit.ly/2021healthyholidaysurvival Merry Christmas! I'll see you in the New Year.

Toxicity. You’ve heard me discuss this topic before. I discuss it daily with my clients simply because a toxic body cannot lose weight. Even worse, a body that is toxic is much more susceptible to disease. So today, we are exploring that topic on an even deeper level and looking at toxicity that you are absorbing every single day and may not be aware of it...EMF...electromagnetic frequencies. Electromagnetic fields, also known as radiation, are frequencies of energy that exist on a spectrum from low to high energy. We get EMF’s from cell phones, laptops, Wi-Fi routers, smart meters, other electronic devices, and high-voltage power lines. As we look to level up with our health and look to everything that could be causing toxicity in the body we have to look at our electronic devices. Now, before you quickly click off this podcast because you start thinking... "well, shoot everything is bad for me, I give up!" Stop! You know good and well that you are feeling toxic, your body is holding onto extra weight, you don’t have the energy you used to have. You know it’s time to fully investigate what’s going on with your health and what could be causing it. It’s probably multi-factorial and this is important info you need to hear for both you and children. Listen and learn. This is our hot topic today on Healthy Harmony. In this podcast, we cover the following topics... What is EMF and why it is destroying our health The symptoms of EMF sensitivity including concussion type symptoms, seizures, poor sleep, cognitive decline, fatigue, anxiety and rapid aging. (Just to name a few!) How to meter the EMF levels in your home How to decrease EMF in your home How data grabbing, tracking and contact tracing is happening with your cell phone and what to do about it How to detox from EMF The benefits of grounding and earthing Our guest, Justin Frandson is an Athleticism Performance Coach that has worked with amateur and professional athletes for over the past two decades. He is the Founder of athleticism.com and EMFrocks.com He is one of the most respected Health/Performance Coaches in the country. His 20 years of industry experience and learning has exposed him to many of the greatest systems in human performance. Working with many professional and amateur athletes, he noticed how these athletes were breaking down from excessive EMF. Now, outside of coaching, he educates about EMF and represents products to lower the level of EMF in your home. Here are the links I promised you! For your FREE 2021 Holiday Survival Guide to help you Beat Stress, Combat Cravings and Stay Joyful in the Season https://bit.ly/2021healthyholidaysurvival For the grounding and Faraday bags discussed by Justin on this podcast...www.emfrocks.com

Is our Health care system broken? You and I can have our theories on this but why not hear an insider’s perspective? Today I’m interviewing Dr. Amy Beard. In this interview you will hear Dr. Amy’s story of tremendous health struggle and why nothing worked until she discovered Functional Medicine. We discuss why our health care system is broken, what doctors do NOT learn in medical school, the importance of the body, mind and soul approach, the value of Functional Medicine, nutrition and faith. Yes, this is a full discussion that leads off with us talking about our dogs! If you are ready to feel empowered to take control of your health and to stop the reliance on a broken system that seems determined to keep you sick…keep listening. That’s what is happening today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. This candid discussion is one you don't want to miss! Hear these topics... Why Medical School is so disappointing How a doctor didn't find the answers for her tremendous health struggles until she found Functional Medicine Why Functional Medicine is so effective The value of addressing the root cause of disease Why the body needs to be viewed as a system and how traditional health care ignores this The value of a health coach and lifestyle coaching The importance of a complete body, mind and soul approach How faith fits into your health journey Ready to be empowered and take control of your health?  Then this podcast is just for you! To connect with Dr. Amy Beard and her practice.... go to www.amybeardmd.com.  Dr. Beard has a virtual practice and sees all clients first before she connects them with her team of health coaches. For your FREE gift that I created just for you...the 2021 Holiday Survival Guide - How to Beat Stress, Combat Cravings and Stay Joyful in the Season click here https://bit.ly/2021healthyholidaysurvival

I'm warning you.  I get fired up in this podcast! I'm tired of standing by and seeing women get silenced by this ridiculous health care system! 78% of women are over medicated. This ticks me off. I hear stories every single day of women being silenced when it comes to their health. Women who have finally taken the time and demonstrated the courage to go to the doctor and say... "hey I need help, somethings wrong, I’m struggling!"  That woman is not listened to, no one takes the time to truly get to the root of the issue. She is given some prescriptions and then hustled out of the door. I see women like this every single day. Women of all ages who are struggling because of the side effects of those meds. It’s not helping. It’s making them worse. Throwing meds at a woman is a way to silence a woman. This "pill for an ill" approach is not working! Enough is enough! Today we are diving into this crucial women’s health topic and I’m giving you the top 7 tips to reclaim your health! I have a gift for you. I'm beyond excited because I've been working on a special gift just for you and it's ready. It's simple. It's practical. It's exactly what you need to help you shift from barely surviving these crazy holidays to truly thriving.  It seems like every year you say the same thing... "this year will be different. I'll make it special. I won't get stressed out. I'll manage the cravings. I'll try to avoid the weight gain. I'll be present and in the moment. I'll make memories and stay joyful in the season." You have good intentions yet it seems like you default back to survival mode. Before you know it, it's January 1st and you find yourself a burned out, stressed out wreck with extra weight. So this special gift is a holiday survival guide to help you beat stress, combat cravings, and stay joyful in the season. It's a free gift just for you. So go to bit.ly/2021healthyholidaysurvival to download this right now.  You'll find it so helpful, practical and encouraging. In this comprehensive guide, I give you the top secrets to managing expectations, finding joy and peace, beating the stress, making sleep a priority, managing those sugar cravings, expressing gratitude and more. It’s not just a guide. It’s an interactive workbook. This is simple and easy to implement. Here’s what I think you'll love even more in this holiday survival guide - you have an opportunity to book a virtual coaching call with me at a special holiday price. It's $48 off and I'll be able to give you that personalized, customized help that you've been looking for. Go to https://bit.ly/2021healthyholidaysurvival PS...As you heard in the podcast, it is not my intention to make you feel guilty for being on meds or to beat up on doctors.  My intent is to open your eyes to a very broken sick care system that does NOT care about your health.  A system that is driven by Big Pharma and only wants to make money!  1.27 Trillion dollars made in pharmaceuticals last year alone!  Hello!  It's just about the money honey!  Listen and get determined to take control of your own health!

Want to improve your mood? Unfunc your gut! Your gut and your brain are in constant communication. Your brain talks to your gut and your gut talks to your mind. You cannot heal one without healing another. Last week you heard Part 1 of Unfunc your Gut with Dr. Peter Kozlowski. We continue the conversation this week and go in depth on the gut brain connection, mental and emotional health, food sensitivities, dysbiosis and specific healing strategies. That’s what is happening today on Healthy Harmony. Dr. Koz does such an excellent job on explaining gut health and in this episode, he reveals why trauma, stress and poor mental, emotional and spiritual health have such a dramatic impact on your gut health.  He outlines the crucial steps in healing your gut as going to therapy, practicing meditation and developing a gratitude practice followed by an herbal remedies and an elimination diet strategy. If you have food allergies or food sensitivities, you will appreciate the in-depth explanation of why we are seeing so many sensitivities including the changes in our food supply, stress, trauma, increased use of antibiotics and the rise of C-sections.  Dr. Koz explains the gut testing and the healing strategies that he uses to help patients. This is an EXCELLENT podcast to help you gain an understanding of the most crucial aspect of your health.  I can't wait to hear what you think! Important links... Website for Dr. Peter Kozlowski www.doc-koz.com His book can be purchased here tinyurl.com/3fpna5y4 Want to hear about a certain topic on the Healthy Harmony podcast?  Email Jennifer at jennifer@inspirehealthyharmony.com

Now listen, if I say the words gut health, I’m going to make the assumption that this is not on your priority list. You have a lot going on. The average person isn't thinking about gut health unless you are having issues. But what if I told you that gut health is the essential cornerstone to your overall health? That your joint pains, skin rashes, frequent illness, gastrointestinal distress and depression are all connected. It all comes back to your gut. That up to 75% of your immune function comes from your gut, 95% of your serotonin that feel good hormone is manufactured in your gut. If you want to look good and feel good, the secret lies in gut health. But don’t take my word for it. Listen to my guest, leading gut health expert, author and Functional Medicine doctor, Dr. Koz. This is our hot topic today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Dr. Peter Kozlowski, affectionately known as Dr. Koz, is a Functional Medicine physician with a specialty in gut health and the author of Unfunc your Gut - Boost your Immune System, Heal your Gut and Unlock your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Health.  Dr. Koz sees patients virtually and in person in his Chicago, Illinois and Bozeman, Montana offices. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Koz breaks down... How Functional Medicine is uniquely qualified to treat chronic disease What does good gut health look like? What destroys our gut health? Gut Health Testing Probiotics The link between Leaky Gut and Inflammation SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) Gut Health and Skin Health Gut health is a complicated science! What I absolutely LOVE about this podcast is that Dr. Koz has fantastic analogies and is easy to understand! Listen and learn. Before you go...most of you listening have no idea about health coaching. Because you have either had a bad experience or no experience at all. If listening to these hot topics on the podcast make you feel a little overwhelmed, please know you don’t have to figure it out alone. I do have a limited number of 1 hour virtual health coaching spots available.  One might have your name on it. Go to inspirehealthyharmony.com/coaching to learn more And here is the link to purchase Dr. Koz's book Unfunc your Gut

It’s so frustrating when you feel like you are doing the right things and you still have no energy and can’t lose weight!  What’s the deal?  Last week I introduced you to the concept of blood sugar management and why it’s important for everyone, not just diabetics.  If you want to lose weight, balance your hormones, banish those sugar cravings; you need to pay attention to your blood sugar.  This week we are continuing that conversation and going deeper to discuss the role of insulin, insulin sensitivity and how to turn around insulin resistance.  If you have been curious about continuous glucose monitoring, my special guest and I chat about that as well.  Grab a glass of water, listen in and be empowered my friend.  That’s what’s happening today on the Healthy Harmony podcast.    This podcast is chock full of info including...  Blood Sugar Balance  The Role of Insulin  How to know if your Body is Insulin Resistant  Normal vs. Abnormal Metabolism  Carbohydrate Threshold  Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring (CGM)  7 Tips to Turn Around Insulin Resistance  As you heard, Nutri-Sense is the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that I've been wearing and I love the insight that it has been giving me.  I have found the app to be very easy to use and I love having the support of a Dietitian.  If you are ready to try a CGM...Nutri-Sense is offering my listeners a discount on the first month. The promo code HEALTHYHARMONY25 gives you $25 off.  Go to www.https://www.nutrisense.io/   Don’t forget…on the FB group page we are in the middle of a Break Up with Sugar Series.  You know he is no good for you.  Join us, girls only at bit.ly/FMwomenswellness   Need personalized coaching from the comfort of your home?  Book a discovery call here https://calendly.com/coachjennpickett/15min_discovery_call to learn more. The next two weeks, we are diving into the topic of Gut Health as I interview a leading Functional Medicine doctor.  You will be shocked at all you learn! Oh my word! Stay tuned.

Blood sugar outta whack? I know what you are thinking.  You are thinking..."Hey Jennifer, that doesn’t apply to me, I’m not Diabetic!" I hear you sis. At first glance you may think this topic doesn’t apply to you. Think again…your hormones, your metabolism, your cravings, your energy, your body efficiency and your clarity of mind are dependent on your blood sugar balance! That is what we are talking about today on the Healthy Harmony podcast...blood sugar balance.  I’m revealing the secret to balancing your hormones, banishing the fat and curbing the cravings.  Are you ready? Let’s do this! In this podcast, you will hear about... The relationship between hormone balance and blood sugar balance Blood sugar and weight management Blood sugar balance and sugar cravings The relationship between blood sugar and mental clarity How to food combine to avoid blood sugar swings How to balance your blood sugar and avoid cravings You will be so surprised by what you learn today. But I know that you need more support than just a podcast can give. That’s why I’ve created the Functional Medicine for Weight Loss FB group. It’s body, mind, soul wellness for women. It is an incredibly supportive and encouraging community. And I do specific series on that FB group. On Monday, October 11th, we started a Break Up with Sugar series. This series runs through October 31st and provides daily posts, eye opening info, recipes and FB Lives. You don’t want to miss this. Join us and invite a friend or two. Completely FREE. You know it is time for you to break up with sugar! It’s had a hold on you for too long now. Access the FB group by going to bit.ly/FMwomenswellness Join me next week as we take a deeper dive into insulin and insulin resistance! Need some assistance getting your blood sugar under control?  Book a one hour, virtual session.  Click here https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/

From a series of failed surgeries, being bedridden and suffering with autoimmune issues to successfully creating a wellness brand focused on healing, our guest Kristen Bowen has truly gone from illness to impact. Her story will shock you and you will be absolutely blown away by our discussion about THE miracle mineral that you are deficient in. We talk health, healing, life, magnesium, absorption and overcoming the overwhelm. Join us and be encouraged, today on Healthy Harmony. Links that you need... Click here to order your transdermal Magnesium products.  Special discount just for our listeners! Use promo code IHH10 https://livingthegoodlifenaturally.com/ ​Ready for a supportive community of women?  We are continuing the conversation about Magnesium and overcoming overwhelm this week on the FB page! Join us here https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness

Ah the confusing world of Intermittent Fasting. What should you do based on your body and your life? Should men and women fast differently? Is there a difference how you should fast for pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women? How do you know if fasting is right for you?  I’m giving you the low down and answering your questions about IF today on Healthy Harmony. The podcast is chock full of info on fasting and nutrition.  The last two weeks we heard from health coach, Laurie Lewis as she discussed fasting.  This conversation was more geared for menopausal women.  I've had many clients say that IF did not work for them.  It leads me to the question of WHY? So, in this episode, I review the benefits of fasting but also provide insight to the downside of intermittent fasting.  There is little research on IF and 80% of that research studies men.  I'm giving you some things to consider if you want to adopt fasting as part of your health regimen.  In addition, I'm answering these listener's questions... Do I have to do the exact same fasting schedule every single day? What if I have a breakfast meeting one day? What is the best way to break a fast? At what hour do you hit autophagy? If you are fasting, are you still able to get in the proper nutrition you need each day? If I tend to eat “whole 30”, how do I stay full enough in my fasting window? Is there a difference in how a pre-menopausal woman should be fasting and how a post-menopausal woman should be fasting? Should men and women fast differently? I hope you find this helpful!  As I stated in the podcast, the research for these podcasts takes some time but I know this is a reliable resource for you! Speaking of, will you please do me a favor as a way of saying thanks?  Go to Apple iTunes and leave a rating and review! I appreciate you! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspire-healthy-harmony-health-transformation-functional/id1494961750 Hey girl, before you go...looking for community and encouragement?  Maybe a little bit of laughter and fun? Need some simple, realistic self care tips for your health journey?  Join us on Facebook https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness

You want to improve your health, you want to lose weight, you desperately want to just feel better…but everywhere you turn there is confusing and conflicting information. It’s ridiculous. Do you try to fast or is that starving yourself? Should you follow a strict diet? Do you need to eat differently as you get older? All of these questions are swirling in your mind. Yet at the same time, you have people depending on you for everything. The stress, the overwhelm is REAL. Listen my friend, this is why I started this podcast to begin with. To provide you with simple, easy to understand information so you finally take control of your health. Today is Part 2 of our series on Intermittent Fasting. It’s not a Diet-It’s a Quiet with Health Coach Laurie Lewis. Before I get into the details of today's podcast, if you are tired of spiraling and ready to overcome the overwhelm, why not get the personalized help you need?  Book a one-hour, virtual, health coaching session at https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/coaching.html#/ Today's podcast is chock full of helpful info as we continue the discussion on Intermittent Fasting.  During this episode you will hear us discuss... How we have dieted our way into obesity The best fasting regimen What fasting "clean" looks like Appetite control How to handle cravings Overcoming sugar addiction The value of mindfulness and listening to your body Using more than the scale as a measure of success The Top 3 Tips for Clean Intermittent Fasting Lots of great info!!  Next week, I'll be answering your questions about intermittent fasting and weight loss! Click here to email me your question jennifer@inspirehealthyharmony.comor you can submit your question on the FB group page https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness You can find Laurie Lewis at www.fastforwardwellness.com or on Instagram @fast_forward_wellness

It just feels like as a woman, the older we get the harder it is to lose weight! And then there's all these other things happening to our body that honestly, we don't even want to talk about, but we're beyond frustrated. Well, today I've got a guest and we are talking about not one, but two hot topics, menopause and intermittent fasting. Today is part one of “It's not a Diet...It’s a Quiet” with certified health coach, Laurie Lewis, and yes, next week you will hear part two. I think you'll really be encouraged by this series on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Here's a snapshot of what we discuss on part one... Menopause and the symptoms of menopause A brief definition of pre-menopause, peri-menopause, menopause and post menopause Insulin and Blood Glucose Thyroid Hormones Human Growth Hormone How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and turn around symptoms of low energy and brain fog Using fat stores as fuel What happens when we fast The healing benefits of sleep and fasting How to lose weight and keep it off A word about why everyone needs a health coach (See article below) Here are some links you may need... "We Could All use a Health Coach" NY times article by Jane Brody https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/07/well/live/health-coach-benefits.html Book a one-hour, virtual health coaching session with Jennifer here https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/ Book a 15 min phone call with Jennifer here https://calendly.com/coachjennpickett/15min_discovery_call?month=2021-09 Learn more about our guest, Laurie Lewis here https://fastforwardwellness.com/ See you next week for Part 2 as we unpack some much-needed specifics about intermittent fasting so you can find what works for you.

I can't believe I did this.  Clearly, I was feeling pretty gutsy and a little curious! I decided to have my son on the podcast! Every day I'm having discussions with moms about their health concerns and the conversation always shifts to their kids. As moms we want our kids to be healthy and it all feels so overwhelming. How do we teach our kids about nutrition and not be overbearing? How do we empower them to make good food choices? Well, you always hear me, why not hear from one of my kids? For the podcast, I got a little brave and decided to invite my 14-year-old son, JD to join me and talk about food and nutrition for healthy families. I wanted you to hear his perspective! In this podcast we talk about... Lunch Time, DIY Meal Prepping for Teens How to Talk to your Kids About Nutrition Nutrition for Athletes Importance of Hydration Rest and Recovery for Athletes Nutrition Strategies for Healthy Families All this and more with some funny stories thrown in.  I didn't know how this convo would go.  He is a 14-year-old boy after all! But I was so pleased to see that maybe he was listening all those times when I thought he wasn't. Our family is a work in progress. We do not have it all figured out. You know you try to impress healthy habits on your kids. But it’s not easy! There’s a lot of factors at play. But it was interesting listening to my son, there are some things that stuck! YAYY! Mama it really is up to you to teach your kids about nutrition! But the reality is you are already busy and overwhelmed. The stress is unrelenting and you are getting knocked down every day. Ready for the strategies to help you get back up? To help you become Resilient? I have something just for you. The Resilient Mom Masterclass - a free webinar to help you Master your Mindset, Metabolism and Mojo. This Masterclass is on September 8th at 8pm Central. You must register so I can email you a link. You can register by going to bit.ly/ihhmasterclass This is for you if you feel like you have lost yourself taking care of everyone else. It’s for you if you feel trapped in a body working against you. It's for you if you feel guilty about your health and your family’s health. And it’s for you if you just struggle with body, mind and soul disconnection. In this class you will learn the 4 key pillars to taking control of your Mindset, Metabolism and Mojo...Reconnect, Rewire, Re-energize and Re-ignite. *Re-connect your body, mind and soul by making sure your soul is nourished first. *Re-wire your brain by looking at your mindset, habits and how you handle stress and emotion. *Re-energize your body by detoxifying and ensuring that your body is working efficiently. *Re-ignite your metabolism and drive for life by addressing root issues. Again, that free masterclass is on September 8th, at 8pm Central and you have to register. Complete your registration at bit.ly/ihhmasterclass. You will immediately receive an email from me with the Zoom webinar link. Be sure and check your junk folder if you don't see that email. Hope you enjoy the podcast! I'll see you Wednesday night at the Masterclass! Don't forget to REGISTER!

You are sick of the news and sick of social media. But the reality is you don’t want to get SICK! You want to protect your health and you want to make sure you are doing all you can to protect your family’s health. It’s so overwhelming. How can you boost your family’s immune system? Are there some essential basics that need to be considered? You better believe it! And that is what we are talking about today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Now, I see you cringing a little. You are wondering if I’m going to talk about the current virus or the drama and debate that is taking place. Nope! Not at all. That’s not what you need! You need to be encouraged and empowered and that is why I secured a special guest to do just that! Elyse Wagner has her own story of health challenges starting as a 13 year old child when she was nicknamed "obese Elyse."  She and her mom (her biggest advocate) found her the help she needed and she turned the struggle into a desire to help others.  Elyse is a nutritionist and a mental health counselor.  She was introduced to Functional Medicine while in graduate school when she was diagnosed with Celiac disease.  She made the empowering decision to become the CEO of her own health and found healing in a "food as medicine" approach. Elyse Wagner is the co-founder and Chief Wellness Officer of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.  She is a wife and mom and continues to be the CEO of her health and her family's health. Join Elyse and I as we dig into the crucial topic of immunity.  You will love this back to basics approach as we discuss sleep, food as medicine, stress and supplementation.  This podcast will leave you empowered to take control of you and your family's health and be confident that you are arming your immune system at a critical time. Real quick... If you are not a part of the FB group. You are missing out. We are in the middle of a 20 day Immune series. It’s not too late for you to join us. You can access that FB group by going to bit.ly/FMwomenswellness . Important Note... In the beginning of this podcast, you will hear Elyse share her powerful story and how a Functional Medicine doctor helped her uncover an autoimmune disease and encouraged her to step into her own health. You will also hear how overwhelmed she felt, and she wished she had a guide, an advocate a cheerleader to help her implement the suggestions from her Functional Medicine practitioner. I know many of you will relate to this, you need someone in your corner, someone to help you make the shift from knowing what to do to actually doing it. So, who can help you? My friend, this is what I do every single day. I want to help you overcome the overwhelm. I see all my clients virtually. And have 1-hour sessions available. Why don’t you book a session and get the help you have been searching for?  Here's the link https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/ You can connect with Elyse Wagner on social media @functionalmedcoach or @elysewagner To learn more about the Functional Medicine Coach Academy, go to www.functionalmedicinecoaching.org

You feel it. The stress, overwhelm, anxiety. Your soul is burdened. It needs more. But we live in a world gone mad. How do you maintain your sanity and have an impact in the middle of the mess? Today I want to prepare you for battle. To expose you to areas of captivity so you don’t become a prisoner. I want to give you the keys to nourish your soul and live in freedom. I have something different for you today on the Healthy Harmony podcast.  I was asked to do a closing keynote address for the Early Childhood Christian Network.  The room was filled with over 500 preschool teachers and directors.  Many of them told me through their tears that this talk resonated with them.  So, I've repurposed it here for you.  My prayer is that it encourages you just like it encouraged them last week. Here's the reality...you can do all the right things.  Prepare clean, organic, healthy meals that are Pinterest and Insta worthy, have a solid workout routine, drink your water, read motivational books…but if your soul is not nourished you will never be fulfilled. You will never be truly healthy and live in freedom. Ever. So, what is holding you back?  Have you considered what might be keeping you captive? In this talk, I outline the four areas of captivity.  These areas of captivity are demonstrated with baggage, headphones, ball and chain and a mask. These areas include your past mistakes, guilt, shame, physical health, mental/emotional health, spiritual health, toxic thoughts, lies from the enemy and how we hide all of our struggles.  And then I outline the 5 "R" action plan to walk in freedom.  Be empowered as you learn about the vital importance of Reflect, Reject, Rally, Realign and Restore.  It's time to look at what is most important in self-care and that is soul-care my friend! Several links I want to make sure you have... Need to chat?  Book a 15-minute call here https://calendly.com/coachjennpickett/15min_discovery_call Ready to book a virtual, one-hour coaching session? Click here https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/ Click here for the song, Place of Freedom that I played at the end of this keynote. I love this song!! https://youtu.be/oFntDlAyOG8 I referenced this book in my talk. I highly recommend! Get your Life Back : Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad by John Eldredge 

Boost metabolism, gain extra energy, lose weight easily. It’s sounds like a wish list, right? And how in the world do you lose weight when you are crazy busy taking care of everyone else? Ready for some easy, helpful hints to boost your health and your metabolism and make weight loss easier? That is what is in store for you on today's Healthy Harmony podcast with our guest expert, health coach, Nagina Abdullah. She lost 40 lbs after having two kids and while working 70 hour weeks. Nagina Abdullah is a health coach for female professionals, corporate executives, and 7-figure entrepreneurs. She is the founder of the website MasalaBody.com. She teaches tested and perfected metabolism-boosting strategies to help busy women lose weight.  You can reach her at www.masalabody.com If you have been listening for a while, then you know how cautious I am when it comes to discussing weight and weight loss.  There is no quick fix. It is all about simple, sensible and sustainable lifestyle change and that is why I loved interviewing today's guest.  She provides simple realistic guidelines like having a metabolism boosting morning routine, tweaking what you put in your coffee, having protein at every meal and how to include more vegetables.  I love the delicious suggestions for seasoning vegetables with anti-inflammatory spices so that they taste great, reduce your inflammation and yes, boost your metabolism! You are going to love today's show! And hey, if you’ve been listening for a while and you are at the breaking point of desperation and need some help transforming your health, let’s talk. I have a 15 min discovery call so you can understand if health coaching is what you are searching for. This brief conversation is catered to understanding your health needs and your particular situation. You can book that by going to https://calendly.com/coachjennpickett/15min_discovery_call PS...Need more? We are going to continue this awesome discussion and even share tips and recipes on the FB group, FM for Weight Loss - Body, Mind Soul Wellness for Women. So join us there! https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness

If you are new here, hey there! I'm Jennifer and I help spiraling moms overcome the overwhelm through Functional Wellness Coaching for the body, mind and soul so they can transform their health and live a deeply fulfilled life of freedom and harmony! I want you and I to live in FREEDOM and that's what we are chatting about today. Do you know that feeling of captivity? Your feel like your life, your health is spiraling out of control but of course you are too ashamed to admit that to anyone. So, you put a mask on and act like everything is fine. You’ve been so busy taking care of everyone else. You didn’t intentionally let your health go but it happened. Now you find yourself struggling with these health issues.  How did this happen? But most importantly…what do you do about it? It’s time my friend. Time for you to live in freedom. Don’t let anything hold you back from living life to the fullest! Want the secrets to living in freedom? Want the 3-step freedom framework? Keep listening. That’s our topic today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. So many great guests are coming up! If you missed the last podcast, you missed a great one with Clinical Psychologist, Andrew Fuller.  Live your Best Life at Any Age. Click here to listen https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/live-your-best-life.html#/. Thanks for leaving both ratings and written reviews for the Healthy Harmony Podcast.  This helps me get great guests for you! For ALL the freebies I mentioned, click here! https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/podcasts.html#/ And finally, if I got your attention about the small group program that starts in September and you are desperate for support and accountability but tired of the quick fix mentality, click here to join the Wait List.  https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/waitlist.html#/

Losing my mom was a major turning point in my life. It really made me evaluate how I was living my life. It is one of the reasons why I do what I do today as a health coach.  I know that life is short so I truly want to live life to the fullest and have nothing holding me back! So, I was thrilled to do this interview with Andrew Fuller, a clinical psychologist. His newest book is Your Best Life at Any Age. This is an encouraging discussion about realizing what stage of life you are in so that you can make little tweaks, small changes to shift your mindset, improve your relationships and take control of your health. It’s all about resiliency! Andrew Fuller is a Clinical Psychologist in Australia and has been described as someone who “puts the heart back into psychology”. He specializes in the wellbeing of young people and their families. He is a Fellow of the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Learning and Educational Development at the University of Melbourne. For his latest book, YOUR BEST LIFE AT ANY AGE: How to Acknowledge Your Past, Revive Your Present & Realise Your Future,  Andrew interviewed over 500,000 people to trace the most commonly identifiable stages of life. Drawing upon his years of practical experience and the combined wisdom of the thousands of life patterns he’s studied, Andrew has created a blueprint for life that can help us all make the most of it at any age. Knowing the common pitfalls and traps one can fall into at a certain age can illuminate your thinking and lead you to a future you may have never envisioned for yourself. Be sure and join our FB group - Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind and Soul Wellness for Women.  https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness to access the incredible handout that Andrew Fuller has provided just for us! PS.  And thank you for leaving a 5 star rating and written review for the Healthy Harmony podcast! It helps so much for visibility. I appreciate you!

You know what to do. You really do. You know what to do to get healthier and take control of your weight and overall health.  But there is a big difference between knowing and doing! That is where you get stuck! Want to know why you get stuck and can’t move forward? Are you tired of wondering what gets in the way? I’m going to be candid here. You are sister! YOU are getting in your own way! Want to know how I know this? I’ve struggled with the exact same thing! I get in my own way. I know better, I really do. So, since we have established that both of us struggle with the same self-sabotage, how about we chat about some effective ways to move forward? Today, I’m laying out the 5 healthy lifestyle habits of successful women. What does it take to be an overcomer and get out of your own way? Now that I said the "5 healthy lifestyle habits of successful women", I understand the tendency to look at that and automatically feel stressed, overwhelmed and start comparing yourself to others and feel inadequate.  I get it.  That is my tendency too!  But you have to realize that is self-sabotage and limiting beliefs.  Listen with an open mind and determine to get out of your own way!  As Maya Angelou says...when you know better, you do better! Before you go...this is TIME SENSITIVE!! You promised yourself you would get rid of the puffy. That you would start exercising again, drink more water, lose the weight before the summer. But time went by so fast, and you honestly didn’t have the time. Or the energy. You didn’t know where to start. To take control of your health feels so overwhelming! You have failed too many times before. Do you need some help? Need to know where to start? I have something just for you. Stop the Chaos - 10 Day Starter Detox starts June 21st. It is a simple, easy approach to kickstart your body towards detoxification, hormone balance and weight loss. WAIT, I know what you are thinking. You are thinking in terms of extremes. A harsh detox where you have to avoid everything, and it is virtually impossible. This is NOT, I repeat, NOT that kind of detox! This is the basics, the absolute essentials that you need so that you understand how your body detoxes on a regular basis. 10-day detox is a lifestyle detox.  It is the essential foundation that you have to master if you want to move forward!  Click here to learn more https://bit.ly/DetoxChallenge10 Here are the other links that I promised you... FB group : Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Mind, Body, Soul Wellness for Women https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness Can't wait to see you in the group! You will love it there!

Insomnia affects 1 in 4 women in the US.  You are all too familiar with insomnia...the inability to fall asleep OR stay asleep. And if you happen to struggle with depression and/or anxiety, you are more likely to struggle with insomnia. And I don’t have to tell you this, but insomnia is more likely to affect women than men. The Healthy Harmony podcast is all about women’s struggles and women’s health. That is why we have got to be talking about these things. That stat…1 in 4. I disagree. In my experience, coaching women on a daily basis. I would say 3 out of 4 women experience insomnia and it affects everything. Your mood, your food cravings, your immune system and yes, even your ability to lose weight. Hot topic? You better believe it. That is why I wanted you to hear from a sleep expert today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Our guest, Lana Tomkinson, is based out of New Zealand. She is the founder of The Sleep Well Clinic for Women. Lana lived with insomnia, anxiety, depression and chronic disease. She learned how to beat them ALL and sleep well. She has a program to help women overcome insomnia for good and live a happier and healthier life. If you struggle with sleep, you do not want to miss this podcast! By the way, if you know you need some help, but the thought of getting that help makes you a bit queasy; I want you to do something. I want you to go to https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/coaching.html#/ There you have the option of booking a 15 min call to discover if health coaching is a good fit for you. I look forward to speaking with you. Here are the important links you need... Free ebook from Lana Tomkinson - 5 Ways to Overcome Insomnia https://www.thesleepwellclinicforwomen.com/opt-in FB group of incredible women just like you! Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind, Soul Wellness for Women https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness Podcast...Exhausted Beyond Belief -Tips to Get the Sleep you Need https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/exhausted-beyond-belief.html#/ Grab your copy of 5 Habits for the Spiraling Mom to Gain Inner Peace and Total Control https://bit.ly/peaceandcontrol

That downward spiral. Last week, you heard me tell part of my story about struggling while acting like everything is just fine. This week we are continuing the conversation about mental and emotional health as I interview my friend, fellow Health Coach, Erin Kerry. From having a genetic predisposition to mental illness, witnessing the tragic death of her grandfather, suffering from PTSD, contemplating suicide, having manic depressive illness, and being diagnosed with bi-polar disorder...her story will shock you and sadden you. So much struggle over so many years. Yet, you will be inspired as you hear how she has overcome! There is such a stigma associated with a mental disease like bi-polar disorder. But Erin learned that her illness is a gift. Listen and be encouraged. Today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. My role here is to help you overcome the overwhelm! As I spend a lot of time prepping these podcasts, I realize that most of us women are simply in a state of survival. We are just trying to get by. Sure, you are done with the physical feelings of toxicity, weight gain, brain fog, unmanaged stress, low energy. Most definitely done. But it’s the mental and emotional downward spiral that has you feeling defeated, like you can’t go on. I want you to know that you are not alone. So many are struggling. If you have been listening to this podcast for a while and you are ready for some one-on-one personalized help, consider booking a one-hour, virtual health coaching session. I know you will be so glad you did.  Book your session here..https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/ Other links you need... If you're a mom and you're in survival mode and you feel like your health and your life is spiraling, I have a free gift that will encourage and empower you. The Top Five Habits for the Spiraling Mom to Gain Inner Peace and Total Control. You can access it by going to https://bit.ly/peaceandcontrol For an amazing FB community of women who struggle and are trying to move forward, just like you.  Click here https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness To connect with Erin Kerry go to www.sparkingwholeness.com

A friend of mine walked in the other day with a t-shirt that read “It’s fine, I’m fine, everything is fine.” We all thought it was so funny. How often do we say that? It’s fine, I'm fine when everything is NOT fine! Like not at all. When we feel like we are a spiraling, out of control mess yet we wear a mask that says I’m fine, I’m good. A stupid, smiling, fake mask. How much of my life has been spent wearing a mask? It is exhausting wearing a mask! May is Mental Health Month. But let’s get real. We don’t need a ‘theme” month to tell us that we are struggling. I’m opening up about some of my struggles and some tips that help me cope. As usual, it’s real talk about real life today, on the Healthy Harmony podcast. I’ve gotten so skilled at putting on a mask.  I know what to do and what to say.  It’s simply a habit to smile and put on a good face and act like everything is okay. Wearing a mask is NOT healthy. Not dealing with your issues is NOT healthy. I’ve learned the hard way. It all catches up with you. One of the reasons that I’m so passionate about helping others is because I know what it feels like. To be struggling inside and saying I’m fine on the outside. I know what it feels like to be in a downward spiral, to be alone in a dark place, to feel hopeless. I know what it feels like to be living in captivity.  In this podcast, I discuss the top tips that helped me remove the mask so I could move forward! We all want to be happy and fulfilled! It's time to remove the mask so you can move forward.  This podcast will help you do just that! PS>>>Don't forget the FREE gift that I have for you! If you're a mom and you're in survival mode and you feel like your health and your life is spiraling, this will encourage and empower you!  The top Five Habits for Spiraling Mom to Gain Inner Peace and Total Control. You can access it by going to https://bit.ly/peaceandcontrol I know you are going to love this! Other links and resources that I promised you... FB group for Women - Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind and Soul Wellness for Women https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness Book a one-hour, virtual, health coaching session here https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/ Need to connect with my pastor, Ryan Ross, at City Church Melissa?  You can reach him at www.citychurchmelissa.com or on Instagram @ryaneross

I’m 46 years old and I have finally learned how to work out smarter so I can master my metabolism and guess what…I’m sharing that with you today! I’m determined to bust up the whole myth that you have to starve yourself and then torture yourself in the gym to boost your metabolism and get some results! Let’s stop the insanity. We have a special guest to give us a unique perspective on exercise so you can work out smarter, not harder. It’s Part 2 How to Master your Metabolism without Exercise Torture. Key word is torture!  Today's guest, personal trainer, Kailey Burton is sharing with us the unique perspective of functional movement. Functional movement, by definition, means relating to certain tasks and the ability of the body to do what you would like it to do.  Whether it is a particular sport or hobby or daily tasks.  It is practical movement.  This is certainly the approach that we need as we age so that we have nothing holding us back from living life to the fullest.  Functional movement looks at the body as a whole; a beautifully designed machine where everything works together.  Your body is not just a series of parts. As you age, if you want to truly master your metabolism, it is imperative to avoid the ineffective exercise torture!  Listen as Kailey and I discuss practical tips to get in shape and avoid injuries!  You will love this perspective! PS... If you are a mom and you are in survival mode and you feel like your health and your life is spiraling, then I have a special gift for you! A gift to equip and encourage you. The Top 5 Habits for the Spiraling Mom to gain Inner Peace and Total Control. You can access it by going to https://healthyharmony.activehosted.com/f/5 To connect with Kailey Burton, go to @builtbyintention on Instagram or www.kaileyburton.com For the FB group  - Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind, Soul Wellness for Women. Click here https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness

Hey mama if you are over the age of 40, this is for you. You are getting older, and you have noticed changes and not good changes!! You cannot get the weight off! It’s so frustrating. You are trying ALL the things, but your metabolism feels like it has come to a screeching halt! It’s time to Master your Metabolism. We are separating fact from fiction on the female metabolism today on Healthy Harmony! It makes me so angry that we as women have been handed a bunch of lies our whole life about metabolism and weight loss. It’s ridiculous because the science doesn’t add up! How often have you heard...if you want to lose weight, eat less move more, It’s just about calories in vs. calories out. So, you do that.  You diet, cut calories and exercise.  You feel like you are doing everything right. You about kill yourself and nothing happens! Zero, Zilch, Nada! The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results!  Aren't you tired of starving yourself and not seeing the results you are looking for?  Then this podcast is just for YOU!  Listen in as I give you 5 healthy habits to boost your metabolism. And tune in next week, as I interview an expert guest and we further unpack the myths about women, exercise and metabolism! PS...If you are LOVING this podcast, don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and a written review!  For Apple listeners, click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspire-healthy-harmony-health-transformation-functional/id1494961750 And if you missed the podcast where I go OFF on the food industry and fill you in on a secret called "health washing," click here Part 2 What the Heck do I Eat? Exposing Food Industry Lies https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/exposing-the-food-industry.html#/

Women’s Health. You hear that term and automatically think, I don’t have time for my health I’m too busy taking care of everyone else’s health. As women we are trying to do it all. And I mean everything. We are burning the candle at both ends…the kids, the spouse, the home, the job not to mention all the other obligations and the state that our world is in. The stress, anxiety, exhaustion and the feeling of overwhelm has become your norm. You desperately want to make changes, but who has the time? I hear you, my friend. And that is why you are going to absolutely LOVE these simple and realistic tips to take control of your health and your life. Today we are talking with Women’s Health expert and Naturopath Dr. Andrea Maxim on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Dr. Andrea Maxim is a Naturopath that has been in practice over 10 years. She is the owner of 3 practices across Southern Ontario.  Dr. Andrea wrote the book, MAXIMized Health, and has been featured in local newspapers, podcasts and cable TV shows. Her expertise is impressive. What I love the most is how she identifies with what women are struggling with the most and maps out simple yet specific actions that you can take today to regain control of your health and your life.  You can find Dr. Andrea at https://themaximmovement.com/ I’m here to help you overcome the overwhelm! I’ve been where you are…tired, stressed, holding on to extra weight, stuck in survival mode, just trying to get by. I’ve been there. And I know, like I was, that you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. You are done with the feelings of toxicity, weight gain, brain fog, unmanaged stress, low energy. You are ready to take control of your health. But honestly, you cannot add ONE more thing to your To Do list. Making dramatic diet changes is just completely out of the question right now. That's why I created Stop the Chaos - 10 Day Starter Detox. This challenge is broken down into simple, realistic, action steps. This will encourage you that, yes, you can do this!! Together, we will layer 5 key habits to jumpstart your health, hormone balance and weight loss. It starts May 3rd and you will receive daily emails, and check ins with recipes, tips, tricks for detoxification.  Have questions?  Need to connect? Just private message me. You can find me @inspirehealthyharmony on FB and Instagram. And I’m always hanging out and supporting a beautiful tribe of women on the FB group page...Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind, Soul Wellness for Women. The link is https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness PS>>>>>Time is of the essence!!  If you are raising your hand saying YES, I need this Detox, I'm ready!!  Head right now to https://bit.ly/detoxchallenge10. You will be so glad you did!!!

Consider this…Do you feel sluggish? Tired? No energy? Having frequent headaches or bathroom issues? Are you bloated? Have some brain fog going on? Do you feel heavy, you cannot lose the weight? Do you just feel toxic? It may be time for a detox! Listen in as I unpack specific ways in which the body naturally detoxes.  This gives you a great indication of those health habits that you need to be paying attention to so that you can support the body in the detoxification process. Don't worry, this episode is not filled with a bunch of science mumbo jumbo.  Just simple facts about your body that you may not have realized.(Hint - the body detoxes while you sleep?!) If you relate to ALL the symptoms of toxicity then listen up, sis! I have developed Stop the Chaos - 10-day Starter Detox Challenge. I created it exactly for YOU... The woman who feels overwhelmed by adding ONE more thing to their To Do list. That making dramatic diet changes is just completely out of the question right now. That's why we're going to Stop the Chaos together with my 10 Day Starter Detox Challenge. It’s simple and straight forward. It encourages you to implement and layer 5 key habits that will help your body detoxify and get you jumpstarted to hormone balance and weight loss. In this Starter Detox we are looking at Hydration, Foods to help you detoxify, Foods that are making you toxic, Sleep, Stress. You receive daily emails with powerful tools, recipes, tips and tricks to jumpstart your body towards detoxification, hormone balance and weight loss. This Detox Challenge starts May 3rd and I don’t want you to miss it!  Interested but have questions??  Let's connect via pm on Instagram or Facebook @inspirehealthyharmony or email jennifer@inspirehealthyharmony.com.  Are you beyond ready and have been waiting for something like this?  Go ahead and sign-up girl! Go to https://bit.ly/detoxchallenge10. Links I promised you... Amazing FB community of women - Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind, Soul Wellness for Women https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness Podcast - A Toxic Body Cannot Lose Weight Part 2 - What your Poo Says about You https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/a-toxic-body-part-2.html#/

Hormone imbalance and the symptoms that go with it can feel like a living hell! 🔥 We don’t want to live like that! Life is too short to be feeling miserable most of the time. But you can do something about it. Certain foods can keep your body functioning properly and keep your hormones in glorious harmony! Today is Part 4 in our series From Hormone Hell to Feeling Well. Last week we uncovered the foods that are wreaking havoc on your hormones and causing chaos. This week is so much fun we are revealing those foods for healthy hormone harmony. When we think about what we eat, our hormones may not come to mind. But hormones play such a vital role in the body. They are part of the endocrine system and help with growth and development, metabolism and digestion, fertility, stress, mood and much, much more. There are over 200 hormones in the body…..estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, insulin, leptin, ghrelin, thyroid hormones are the most well-known. What we eat affects not just the production of hormones but also the signaling pathways, the communication. So, the saying "you are what you eat" really holds true! Bottom line is you want a diet that is full of healthy fats like those found in coconut, avocado, olive oils, nuts and seeds. You need fiber and power antioxidants from fruits and vegetables and finally you need quality protein. You NEED real food.  And in today's podcast you get insight on the specific foods for healthy hormone harmony. Friend, before I go any further. I want you to know. I see you. I understand your pain, your struggle. You desperately want to take control of your health, to lose weight, to balance your hormones, to have the energy necessary for you to get through that never ending to do list. You’ve lost your drive, you’ve lost your sparkle, your joy and you NEED it back!! You have been listening for a while and you know you need to take the next step and book a virtual Health Coaching session. It’s time. And I’m standing here, ready to link arms with you and help you. Book your session by clicking here https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/

You know the feeling...your emotions are all over the place, you can’t get the weight to budge, sleep seems elusive and stress, well the stress dominates.  Your hormones are crazy! Could what you are eating be throwing you out of whack? That’s our topic today as we continue our series on Hormone Hell to Feeling Well - How to Balance your Hormones. We are identifying foods that wreck your hormones. Let me remind you that there are two podcasts prior to this in our hormone series. Part 1 and Part 2 we were joined by Functional Medicine Doctor, Dr. Carol Villaneuva. If you missed those, I want to encourage you to go back and listen.  Here are the links: https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/hormone-balance-part-1.html#/ https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/hormone-balance-part-2.html#/ Here is my warning! Anytime we start talking foods that cause toxicity, it can feel like the clean eating change that is necessary is completely overwhelming!  But you must start somewhere! In this episode, I give you the Top 8 foods that are creating hormone chaos.  I simply want you to consider.  How much am I consuming these foods?  You need to know better so you can do better! This week, we identify the foods that wreck your hormones.  Next week, we dive into the delicious foods for healthy hormone harmony! If you have been listening to these podcasts for a while and you are sooo ready to go next level and take control of your health and your hormones, I’ve got you! Book a Wellness Warrior Power Hour and walk away from our virtual session with a personalized plan of action just for you!  https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/ I promised you several links in this episode!  So here you go!! What the Heck do I Eat Part 1 and Part 2.  Part 2 goes into the deceptive lies of the food industry and an eye opening concept called Health Washing https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/simple-nutrition-tips.html#/ https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/exposing-the-food-industry.html#/ And I referenced the Dirty Dozen list to consider buying organic.  Here is the link to that list https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php Be sure and join me next week for Part 4 : From Hormone Hell to Feeling Well - Foods for Healthy Hormone Harmony! In the meantime, join us on the FB group Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind and Soul Wellness for Women. It is the support and accountability you are looking for. Great discussions, tips, tricks, recipes and yes, some humor thrown in because life gets tough! By the way, it is just for us girls. Join the group by going to bit.ly/FMwomenswellness. Remember, we are in this together. You are not alone my friend.

Are you desperate to calm the hormone chaos? Ready to beat the belly fat, banish the brain fog and forget the fatigue? I’ve got you girl! On the Healthy Harmony podcast, we are continuing a series of podcasts on hormones!! Last week, we heard from Dr. Carol Villaneuva, a Functional Medicine doctor on some of the science of hormones, the signs of hormone imbalance and what causes the imbalance. Today we are picking up right where we left off and continuing the conversation and address the very controversial topic of hormone replacement therapy.  This is Part 2 and it's a good one! If you missed Part 1, here is the link so you can listen! https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/hormone-balance-part-1.html#/ ​Today, Dr. V and I get into the differences in artificial hormones and bio-identical hormones and provide some insight on how to know what's right for you.  If you are ready to be fully informed, this podcast is such a great jump start as we discuss the monumental Women's Health Initiative study and what has been learned about hormone replacement in women.  Testosterone, sex drive, life drive and lifestyle modifications to balance your hormones are all discussed in this packed podcast! As women we are tired of struggling and we are done with doctors telling us this is just what to expect! Life is too short to feel miserable! If you want to join in the discussion with other women who are just like you, join our FB page…Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind Soul Wellness for Women.  Click here bit.ly/FMwomenswellness And if you are looking for a health coach to help empower you to embrace those lifestyle modifications to achieve the highly sought after hormone balance, I've got you girl! I see all my client virtually.  Book a one hour session here https://healthyharmony.thrivecart.com/wellness-warrior-power-hour/ Dr. Carol Villaneuva and her practice in Addison, Texas can be found here www.mymodernmedicine.com

You know the foggy, frenzied, frazzled, fatigued feeling of living in hormone hell. You hear the word hormone balance, and it sounds like a solution but how do you achieve that? Is it possible to have hormone harmony and go from living in hormone hell to feeling well? You are about to find out!  Today starts a 3-part series on How to Balance your Hormones. Part 1 and Part 2 we will be joined by Dr. Carol Villaneuva, a Functional Medicine physician who specializes in hormone balance and women’s health. And then in Part 3 I’ll be reviewing foods that are helpful and foods that are definitely harmful when it comes to balancing your hormones. These next three weeks will empower you to take control of your health and get some hormone harmony in your life. Does this sound familiar to you...brain fog, belly fat, fatigue, low libido, no energy, lack of motivation?? These are indications of hormone imbalance.  Today's podcast gives some perspective on the vital role that hormones play in the body and how to know if your hormones are unbalanced.  Our guest, Dr. Carol Villaneuva, does an excellent job of simply explaining some complicated science as we dig into thyroid insufficiency, the importance of testosterone for women's health and the dietary and environmental factors that play a role in throwing our hormones out of whack! Dr. Carol Villaneuva is a board-certified Internist and Functional Medicine physician. This is her 2nd time with us on the Healthy Harmony podcast.  The first time that she was a guest we discussed the deficiencies seen today in health care, what makes Functional Medicine unique and why she chose to leave the traditional health care system to practice in Functional Medicine.  Click here to listen to that podcast! https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/broken-healthcare.html#/

Are you a stress eater?  Do you find yourself turning to food when emotions are running high?  I think a vast majority of us would answer "ummmm yes" to this question! Especially now when stress and emotions are at an all time high. 75% of overeating is due to emotions. We are eating our feelings and it’s affecting our health but what do we do about it? That's what we are talking about today on Healthy Harmony. Hey girls, can we just get real with each other?  So often we struggle but we think that we are alone in those struggles.  That other women have it all figured out and we are the only one who struggles!  This is FALSE.  No one has it all together! And as we come together and are open and honest, we find that we can relate! We share the same struggles.  Want to be in an amazing community of women who are open and honest and trying to improve their health just like you?  Click here https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness Emotional eating is one of those struggles.  Especially now, as stress, fear and anxiety overwhelm!  Listen in as I unpack the relationship with food, look at the emotional response and empower you with specific coping strategies. After listening, I want you to simply reflect.  Are you at a point of desperation? Do you feel your health spiraling out of control? Do you find yourself responding to stress with emotional eating?  I have a solution that you need to consider. As a Health Coach, I work with women who struggle just like you do and I help them identify their obstacles and create a simple, realistic, customized action plan so they can live in FREEDOM!! If this sounds appealing to you, book a one-hour virtual session and let me empower you to take control of your health my friend! https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/coaching.html#/

Do you ever feel like life just happens to you? You see life happening right in front of you, but you feel disconnected and stuck on autopilot. You want to shift from simply surviving to truly thriving but how? Well, today is exactly what you need to hear. I’m having a conversation with my friend, Stefanie Gass and we are talking about being intentional in your work, motherhood and health. Stefanie Gass is a Jesus lover, wife, and mom of two boys from Tijeras, NM. She is the host of the top-ranked podcast The Mompreneur Mastermind Show, and her mission is helping, empowering, and transforming Christian Mompreneurs. Stef wants women to create true change for themselves and for Jesus by utilizing their gifts and serving the world with a business that lights them up! How often do we feel like a crumbling, hot mess express? Struggling through life simply being reactive instead of proactive. This conversation will encourage you right where you are! So often advice to women makes us feel inadequate and overwhelmed.  And after listening to that "advice", instead of feeling empowered and motivated; we are just left feeling guilty and ashamed.  Stuck! And wondering how to move forward!  That is NOT the case here! This is real talk from a woman who had reached a breaking point from trying to do it all. She learned through her struggles what a life of intention looks like. Inside this podcast you will be empowered with simple suggestions on managing your time and setting your intentions in all aspects of your life...your health, your family, your spiritual walk and your work. You will walk away with a realistic action plan to take control of your life. It's all about being intentional and setting boundaries so we can live life to the fullest! Now before you go, if you are looking for a tribe of women who are just like you and trying to be more intentional in their health journey so they can live in freedom. I have just the community for you! It is a FB group called Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind, Soul Wellness for Women. You can access this incredible group by going to bit.ly/FMwomenswellness

1.77 Trillion dollars! That stat represents how much the food industry is worth. An industry that we are dependent on. An industry that just wants your money and could care less about your health! I’m doing some exposing today of the food industry because this is what you asked for! After the podcast a couple of weeks ago, I got some great feedback and you wanted me to go deeper on this topic! In this episode, I reveal the lies and strategies that food companies use to deceive you into thinking that something is healthy, when it is anything but!  Ready for eye opening info and some more incentive to focus on real, whole foods? Listen to this podcast and then hop over to Facebook for more discussion, pics and revelations as we dive in our kitchen pantries and uncover some of these food lies ourselves!  This FB group is just for women.  A place for you to receive support, accountability, encouragement and education.  A place free from diets, guilt and shame!  Click here to be a part of this AMAZING tribe! https://bit.ly/FMwomenswellness Missed Part 1 of What the Heck do I Eat - Simple Nutrition Tips for the Overwhelmed? Listen here! https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/simple-nutrition-tips.html#/ Want to dig in more on this topic and curious about the book I mentioned by Dr. Mark Hyman...Food - What the Heck should I Eat?  Click HERE  If you are sick and tired of being deceived by these big companies and need simple, realistic tips to take control of your health, stick with me my friend!  We are in this together!

Eat this, Don’t Eat that! Maybe I should try this great selection of diet foods.  Is it time to try a new diet?  No wait, 95% of all diets fail.  When it comes to food and nutrition, what are you supposed to believe? You are confused and overwhelming and thinking..."What the heck do I eat?" And not only that…"What do I feed my family?" This tough topic we are hitting head on today on Healthy Harmony. A few weeks ago, I exposed the diet industry and today I'm exposing the food industry.  After listening to this podcast, you will learn two of the most simple and realistic strategies.  In addition to some eye-opening truths about the world of processed foods. If you are ready to feel empowered when it comes to food and nutrition, this is for you! I want to set you up for a lifetime of success. Not a quick fix. Mamas, I want to teach you how to eat so you can teach your kids how to eat! I want you to feel empowered when it comes to nutrition and feeding your family. This is what we are talking about today. For many of you, after today’s episode you are going to be..."Yes, this is exactly the little reminder that I needed! I feel inspired. I’m ready!" But for some of you, you need more. You know you have some specific nutritional needs, maybe a disease state that you are dealing with and you need a friend to help you connect the dots and develop a strategy based on your needs, your body and your life. Hey, I’m that friend. I’ve got you. I have one-hour virtual sessions available, and you can use the promo code MYFRIEND10 to get 10% off your session. Go to www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/coaching

From being angry at God to experiencing peace and fulfillment in God, this is part 2 of Jackie Sanchez' story.  Jackie is a Certified Health Coach and is no stranger to the search for health and happiness. Last week, you heard the soul transformation of Jackie and how the emptiness of spirituality and new age lead her to a relationship with her Heavenly Father. This week, we pick up right where we left off as we talk about the darkness and emptiness that is found in the New Age movement and how Faith in Christ can transform your complete health…body, mind and soul. Listen as we explore Jackie’s weight loss transformation and talk about the biggest obstacles to losing weight. You will gain some fantastic insight if you are trying to transform your health and are simply stuck.  These simple, practical and realistic tips will leave you empowered and encouraged. After listening to this, I hope you find yourself empowered with simple action items to transform your health…body, mind and soul. If you find yourself thinking, I cannot do this anymore on my own. I have to take control of my health and I need help!  The help that you are searching for is right here. Why don’t you consider scheduling a one-hour virtual session with me? This is a personalized approach for your health and your life. Go to inspirehealthyharmony.com and click on the coaching tab. If you want to connect with Jackie Sanchez, you can find her on Instagram @itsjackie or on her website www.itsjackiesanchez.com Part 1: Soul Transformation - How Health Coach Jackie found the Answer and then Discovered the Emptiness https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/soul-transformation.html#/

There is so much we can learn from other people's stories. We see that we are not the only one who struggles. Today you will hear the story of Jackie Sanchez. Now, she is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, an Instagram influencer and the Creator of Conscious Body. Then, she was a little girl who struggled with weight and body image and was put on her first diet at the age of 12. From cystic acne, tremendous weight gain and PCOS; Jackie was a girl that wouldn’t even go to college because she was so ashamed of her weight. After thinking she found the answer in Holistic studies and New Age, she discovered the emptiness and only temporary feelings of happiness. It wasn’t until a YouTube video and family friend opened her eyes, that she felt the blind fold fall away and Jesus Christ transformed her life. Jackie has had a complete body, mind and soul health transformation and today we are talking about the transformation of her soul. Listen to Part 1 of her eye-opening story today on Healthy Harmony and join us next week for the 2nd part of Jackie Sanchez's story as we dig into the mind and body aspect of her journey. You are not going to want to miss this! If after listening to this, you find yourself relating to Jackie’s story. The shame, the horrible body image, the struggle with emptiness in searching for spiritual health. There is help. I created Healthy Harmony to help women address all aspects of health...body, mind and soul so they can live confidently in intentional harmony. If this is what you are looking for, consider booking a one-hour, virtual coaching session at inspirehealthyharmony.com

95% of diets fail. 95%! Wondering why there is such a high failure rate? Are you ready to ditch the diet and get off that diet hamster wheel? That’s what we are chatting today on Healthy Harmony. As I was prepping for this podcast, I felt myself thinking, Why bother? What purpose does this serve? The world has lost its mind!  But I was brought back to one thing. This is how I can help! This is how I can love and serve by bringing simple health information and encourage you to take control of your health. Your complete health…body, mind and soul. And if there is any time to protect your health, it’s now! Even though the world is spinning out of control, there are people in your life who depend on you. They need you, a healthy you. This is why self-care is so crucial. It’s not really so much about self as it is about others. When yourSELF is well, you can love well, care well and serve well. Today, we are talking diets. Why? Because it’s January and a vast majority of people vow to get healthier and start looking at diets as THE ANSWER. Now, I am going to disclose my bias…I’m anti-diet!  An Anti-diet dietitian.  And today I'm sharing with you the top 4 reasons that diets don't work! Can you imagine having someone to assess your body, mind and soul health and help you develop simple strategies to transform your health. Someone with the education and training and experience that doesn’t talk down to you or make you feel guilty but someone who empowers you and helps you feel like, I can do this! Can you imagine that? You don’t have to imagine it any more. This is what I do.  I help women just like you! Consider booking a one-hour Wellness Warrior session.  www.inspirehealthyharmony.com

Today is a podcast bonus with LIVE coaching! As a Dietitian turned FMHC I empower women on their health transformation. I’m finding that there are so many misconceptions about health coaching. I’m doing this so you can get an inside sneak peek of what it looks like to work with a health coach. So, you can gain perspective of what it feels like to have someone in your corner to help you identify those obstacles and mindset blocks that are holding you back from your healthiest you. Today I’m coaching a client that I’ve worked with for a while and I’m so glad that Jolene was open to sharing because hers is a struggle that so many deal with. Today, we are talking about emotional eating. If you are listening to this and finding yourself needing additional support, there is a small group that starts on Monday. Finding Resilience - The Food Freedom Framework is just for those who are ready to break free from emotional eating and restrictive diets. This empowering group combines the beauty of personalized health coaching with the support and accountability of a small group. You receive a one hour health coaching session with a full health assessment and 6 weeks of education and training in a small group setting. All sessions are done virtually. Research shows that results are improved when you tackle health issues with a friend, so I encourage you to grab a friend and do this program together! Have questions for me? Just message me on FB or Instagram @inspirehealthyharmony or email jennifer@inspirehealthyharmony.com I’ll answer your questions and even provide you with a promo code for a discounted price. I look forward to being your coach! Want to listen to a FREE webinar on breaking free from restrictive diets and emotional eating?  Click here to gain access  bit.ly/masterclassfoodfreedom Ready to BREAK FREE and live with FREEDOM??  Health transformation is ready for you!! Sign up for the Finding Resilience - The Food Freedom Framework here! bit.ly/findingresilience

You know they say. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Haven’t you done it before? Made yourself the promises, set the New Year’s resolutions, went on that diet. Did it work? Or was it just a temporary phase? Today, I’m exposing the diet industry and giving you 4 questions to consider when choosing your options to get healthier in 2021. Before I go any further about today's eye-opening episode.  I want to remind you of tonight's Food Freedom Masterclass. If you are ready to break free from restrictive diets and live in freedom from the bondage of emotional eating; this is for YOU! It's a FREE online class!  All you have to do is register! Click here to register for class and receive the Zoom link and class notes: bit.ly/masterclassfoodfreedom .  This class will look at our relationship with food, why diets fail, the secrets to weight loss and emotional eating.  Don't miss it! You know January is the Super Bowl for the weight loss companies.  Like this is IT!  The time for weight loss companies to shine! It is an over $72 Billion dollar industry! That’s billion with a B. And it all plays into you feeling guilty and ashamed for how you have treated your health and promises of a skinnier you! I want to empower you to do something different.  In this episode, I reveal the Number One Secret that these weight loss companies don't want you to know!  As soon as you hear this secret, your eyes will be opened. And I provide you with four questions that you need to be asking yourself as you look for healthier options in the year 2021.   If you are ready for health transformation and tired of being deceived, then this podcast is a MUST LISTEN!

It's December the 29th and we are feeling the pressure. January is coming. Shouldn’t we be thinking about our New Year’s resolutions? We certainly want 2021 to be better than the dumpster fire of 2020.  But, just thinking about resolutions makes us already feel more stressed and defeated. Should we even bother? Here’s a refreshing, realistic perspective on those New Year’s resolutions. I understand where you are.  Here you are staring at the beginning of a brand-new year. You know you need some freaking recovery from this year. And you know another funky diet or intense exercise program that you follow for a short time is not going to give you what you need. You are looking for freedom. You want to be resilient! I hear you. This year more than ever, it’s time to do things differently when it comes to your health.  Please mark your calendar for the Food Freedom Masterclass on Tuesday, January 5 at 7pm Central. This free webinar will look at our relationship with food, why diets fail, the secrets to weight loss and emotional eating. Register for class at bit.ly/masterclassfoodfreedom and I’ll send you the Zoom link and your class notes to fill out as we go along.

If you are like EVERYONE else, you have probably been indulging this holiday season. I know I certainly have. And you are probably feeling a little guilty right about now. Because truth be told, it’s not just the holiday season that have been indulgent, it’s the entire horrific year! So how do we move forward? How do we move from this pattern of emotional eating and the guilt and the shame to resilience? If food guilt has got you down and you are looking for FREEDOM from the shame, stay tuned. This topic is just for you, today on Healthy Harmony! It’s been such a terrible year. Truly awful. And just the holiday season looks so very different than we ever thought possible. So how do we recover? How do we make a comeback? I want to prepare you for RESILIENCE!! I want you to mark a date on your calendar. I'm hosting a FREE masterclass on Tuesday, January 5 at 7pm. Resilience - The Food Freedom Masterclass is for you if you are done with feeling guilty and ashamed, if you are sick and tired of funky, restrictive diets and if you are depressed because every time you lose weight you only regain it. Ready to live in FREEDOM and feel better? Don’t miss this FREE Masterclass. Go to bit.ly/masterclassfoodfreedom, provide your email and I’ll send you the Zoom link and class notes.

This is certainly the season for indulgence.  The Holiday season abounds with tasty, savory, decadent and sweet treats.  And honestly, the reality is that we have already been using food as a means to cope with our overwhelming emotions in this horrific year.  So, it begs the question...is it okay to cheat and overeat during the Holidays? This is our topic today as we look at emotional eating, clever marketing, diets and finding food freedom.  I provide two easy tips to consider when eating during this holiday season. Reminder...I'm trying to prepare you for RESILIENCE in January 2021!! As you heard in the podcast, I have an incredible group program focusing on the Food Freedom Framework starting January 11th. If you are sick and tired of failed New Year’s resolutions, weight lost only to be regained, promises made only to be broken and short term goals achieved only for long term hope to be destroyed. If this is you, then you are ready for Freedom! This small group program will feature personal health coaching and live weekly group trainings. This is a six week course that will focus on detoxification, nutrition, mindset, intention and habits. It is education, encouragement and empowerment that will set you up for a lifetime of success not just the first month of year!! Everything is better with a friend. So, if you refer a friend and you guys do it together, you get a discount. If you are ready for resilience, then contact me to be put on the waiting list. You can email me jennifer@inspirehealthyharmony.com or message me on FB/Instagram @inspirehealthyharmony. Grief and Despair - How to Survive the Holidays  https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/grief-and-despair.html#/ Coping with Stress, Grief and Anxiety with professional counselor Michelle Nietert https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/coping-with-stress-grief-anxiety.html#/ Emotional Binge Eating and Drinking - How Viriginia turned her tragic story aroundhttps://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/binge-eating-drinking.html#/ 12 Days of Christmas group for Mompreneurs  - Productivity and Purpose Workshop bit.ly/successsupportgroup