Holistic Health for Women of Color
Welcome to Holistic Health for Women of Color, the space where stress relief, mindset shifts, and natural healing meet real life. I’m Donna Williams, Certified Holistic Health Coach and wellness guide who navigated high blood pressure and medication side effects by embracing culturally rooted, evidence-informed holistic living. Now I help women of color reclaim their health on their own terms, with compassion, clarity, and tools that fit your life.
In each episode, you’ll get:
- Simple, science-backed guidance on food, herbs, and lifestyle
- Culturally relevant practices and ancestral wisdom you can trust
- Stress and nervous system support you can use today
- Mindset strategies and habit tools that actually stick
- Real stories, practical steps, and resources to keep you moving forward
Your health, your way. Let’s nourish your body, protect your peace, and thrive, without perfection, pressure, or shame.
Holistic Health for Women of Color
Understanding Metabolic Health and Hormonal Balance!
Welcome to today's episode, a captivating journey into the intricate dance between hormones and health that shapes our lives more than we might realize. As we navigate the nuanced world of insulin resistance and the profound effects of declining estrogen post-menopause, we'll uncover the hidden forces steering our metabolic health, weight, and blood pressure.
Join us as we peel back the layers on how these shifts can transform a woman's body, offering both challenges and opportunities for renewed vitality and well-being. Prepare to be enlightened and empowered, as our expert guest brings a treasure trove of knowledge and insights to this vital conversation.
Whether you're post-menopausal or simply curious about the inner workings of the human body, this episode promises to be enlightening, engaging, and expertly informative.
Today's topic is 'From Frustration to Freedom: Achieve Sustainable Weight Loss by Understanding Metabolic Health and Hormonal Balance with Dr. Lucy Burns [MBBS, FRACGP, FASLM, Cert of hypnosis]'.
Summary of some of the questions on Understanding the Basics of what insulin resistance is and how it affects our body's ability to manage glucose levels?
- Link to Metabolism:
- Hormonal Influence:
- Weight Management:
- Blood Pressure Concerns:
- Symptoms and Diagnosis:
- Preventive Measures:
- Dietary Considerations:
- Emotional and Psychological Impact:
- Long-term Health Implications:
- Practical Tips:
As we wrap up today’s enlightening episode, let's take a moment to reflect on the powerful insights we’ve gained about the intricate connections between insulin resistance, hormonal changes, and our overall metabolic health.
It's clear that understanding and managing our metabolism, cortisol, and insulin resistance is not just about weight loss—it's about achieving overall wellness and balance in our lives. I think understanding these dynamics equips us with the tools to navigate the unique health challenges that arise, especially during and after menopause.
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Welcome to Holistic Health for Women of Color, the space where stress relief, mindset shifts, and natural healing meet real life. I’m Donna Williams, Certified Holistic Health Coach, wellness guide, and a woman who navigated high blood pressure and medication side effects by embracing culturally rooted, evidence-informed holistic living. Now I help women of color reclaim their health on their own terms, with compassion, clarity, and tools that fit your life.
In each episode, you’ll get:
- Simple, science-backed guidance on food, herbs, and lifestyle
- Culturally relevant practices and ancestral wisdom you can trust
- Stress and nervous system support you can use today
- Mindset strategies and habit tools that actually stick
- Real stories, practical steps, and resources to keep you moving forward
Your health, your way. Let’s nourish your body, protect your peace, and thrive, without perfection, pressure, or shame.
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