Women's Hormone Basics & Tips for Balance

Hormones, you know, estrogen and testosterone.  We put them in the tiny box we received the information from during our junior high sex education class years ago and left them there.  But did you know there are several other hormones that are significantly impacting how you feel?

On a scale of 1-10 (1= no symptoms, 10 = out of control symptoms), how is your menstrual cycle?  If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, what are your symptoms? Are there areas of “hormone balance” that are difficult for you? (Hint, it’s very hard to truly balance every hormone on every given day, but we can grow closer to balance!)

Some symptoms of hormone issues: infertility, difficult menstrual cycles, poor memory and brain fog, hyper or hypo thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, difficulty losing or gaining weight, trouble sleeping, and/or mood swings. 



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Metabolism & Perimenopause

Your body is always under a certain degree of stress, but in perimenopause and menopause your cortisol (stress hormone) sky rockets! High levels of cortisol leave us in a constant state of "fight or flight", which is the biggest villain keeping you from feeling your best.  It’s time to learn more about how your body works and get started on the road to your revitalized self.

In episode 161 of The Well Podcast, we welcome Stephanie Fusnik to chat about metabolism, perimenopause, hormones, weight loss, nutrition and how it all works together to help us reach our wellness goals.  Stephanie has a lengthy background to support her knowledge on this topic.


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Calm the Chaos in Toxic Relationships

Are toxic relationships wreaking havoc on your hormones and causing anxiety?

Whether it’s summer travel and being around a lot of different people compared to your normal routine, or you have that one relationship in your life that has always been a difficult one and you can’t completely separate yourself from that relationship, I hope to share some helpful insight to work through these toxic relationships.  (Notice I said, toxic relationships, not toxic people).

Nothing puts me into a stressful state like managing conflict and tension in relationships.  Side note.. this summer, I’m working from home with all our kids home…. did you know that mothers who spend all day with their children produce MORE cortisol (the stress hormone) than 98% of the world's paying professions?  Whew. 

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Be Your Own Health Advocate

If you're not feeling well, you are not feeling well!

You may have been dismissed by one or more doctors but you know yourself better than anyone, trust yourself!

Do you or someone you know struggle to feel well or feel like your normal self?  We’ve heard countless stories of people who have had to see multiple doctors, do their own research, and follow up with more doctors until they finally get answers.   

But it’s not just about the answers.

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How to Choose the Best Workout to Actually Help You Lose Weight

Coach Rebecca has 25+ years in the fitness industry and is living the lifestyle. She has a depth of knowledge to speak on this subject after coming alongside countless women to support them on their journey with health and wellness.  She is well versed in many areas, but this blog’s focus is about weight loss specifically with regards to moving your body.   

Weight loss is one of the top issues people are still grappling with, especially post Covid. Maybe it’s due to getting older, maybe it’s due to many women reaching perimenopause. It’s like a multi-factorial issue as Rebecca will discuss.

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Wellness on a Budget

Are you ready to jump into living a wellness lifestyle but don’t know how to do it without breaking the bank?  Have you been trying to wade in and make swaps, but still feel like you’re nervous about the budget taking a hit?  Recently, on the Podcast, Kari and her assistant Ashley talk about how to do wellness on a budget.  

They discussed these basic top 10 tips for saving money while investing in your health and wellness for you and your family. 

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Picky Eaters: Quick Tips for Moms

Do you struggle to lose weight?  

Maybe you’ve been working out and watching what you eat, trying to sleep more and stress less, and still the scale doesn’t budge?

Sandra, contributor at The Well, understands your pain and has felt the struggle for years until she discovered it was actually insulin resistance that was her issue.

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Back To School: The College Collection

August is here and while for me that used to mean summer, my birthday, and vacations, it now means younger kids are getting ready for school and older kids are getting ready to… head to college! 😭


Back to school is an annually important topic for the wellness space because we want our children to have strong immune systems, be able to focus well at school, sleep their best so they can go to school rested, and learn how to have productive and sustainable routines to prepare for adulthood. We want our kids to be happy and healthy. 


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Who Does God Say I Am!?

Below I have compiled a list of 40 biblical truths of who we are according to God. So, if you have been questioning your identity lately, these biblical truths are for you!

On a day where you feel unsettled, anxious, overwhelmed, or even depressed you can read or listen to these scriptures and remember WHO you are based on WHO’S you are!! That is truth, friend, and the truth will set you free!

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Support for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction symptoms can start as a low grade nuisance but can build to a significant problem over time.

In women over 50 years old, 50% of women have symptoms. 

Q: So what are the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction? 

A:  Some symptoms include: 

  • Having to go to the bathroom frequently.

  • Incontinence (leaking urine when you laugh/cough/sneeze). Leaking when you jump on the trampoline.

  • Thinking you’ve voided and still feeling the urge to go again. 

  • Pain with intercourse. 

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Quick Tips for Digestive Health

We all have tummy troubles from time to time! I know that after I eat out, when I’m traveling, when I’ve overindulged with fried food, I can just be miserable! Since teaching about essential oils, I have talked more about poop than I ever dreamed I would in a lifetime!  If your digestive system is upset, everything is upset!

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5 Tips to Balance Your Hormones

Have you struggled to lose weight?

Are you in your 30s or 40s and find yourself feeling not like yourself?

Are you struggling with getting a solid nights sleep?

Has your doctor just prescribed a pill for you or your teen daughters difficult menstrual cycles?

We can relate! And that’s why we had coach Rebecca on to share what she’s learned on her journey.  We hope this blog post will wet your appetite to head over to our podcast to hear what coach Rebecca has to share. 

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Healthy Sleep for Your Kids

On The Well podcast, we spoke with certified sleep consultant Deneris, who has been supporting families with newborns through adolescence in their quest for better quality and increased quantity of sleep. She provides parents with tools, gentle strategies, and healthy sleep habits as well as accountability. While she specializes in pediatrics, you may glean some helpful tips from her knowledge.  


Sometimes, though, there are things that need to be cut out. Toxic thoughts, products and habits that are taking over and are affecting your health.

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5 Simple Steps to Detox Your Life

When you come to THE WELL I pray you find a clean, cold "glass of water" on a hot day.

You get this through hearing good news of God’s love, self care, natural wellness tips and nurturing the good things in your life to design a life you love!


Sometimes, though, there are things that need to be cut out. Toxic thoughts, products and habits that are taking over and are affecting your health.

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7 Simple Swaps with Essential oils

The best part of bringing doTERRA essential oils into your home is the

EMPOWERMENT

it brings! You get to ditch the toxins and know that all of your products are now effective, but also safe! Try these!!

When you start swapping out your conventional products with essential oil infused NATURAL products you won’t believe the BENEFITS!

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