There’s nothing more frustrating than knowing something isn’t right in your body… and being told everything looks “fine.”Today, I’m joined by Andrea Balzer, founder of Counterculture Health and Wellness and a Doctor of Nursing P...

Perimenopause and menopause can bring a wave of unexpected symptoms—poor sleep, anxiety, irritability, hot flashes, stubborn weight gain, and feeling like your body suddenly isn’t working the way it used to.But what if this transition wa...

If you’re a woman over 40 who feels like your body suddenly stopped responding to the things that used to work, you’re not imagining it.Many women in perimenopause and menopause are eating clean, exercising consistently, and doing “all t...

Are you tired, bloated, foggy, or constantly running on empty — but your labs keep coming back “normal”?In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I sit down with Breanna Grace, Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in gut health,...

Are you on medications you’re not sure you still need, but too afraid to stop?In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Stacey D’Angelo, pharmacist specializing in deprescribing and pharmacogenetics. We’re diving into w...

For years, hormone replacement therapy has been clouded by fear, outdated research, and confusing messaging.But the landscape has shifted.In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Elise Schroeder, a naturopathic ...

Low libido is one of the most common — and least talked about — symptoms women experience, especially in their 30s and 40s. And despite what we’re often told, it’s not random, it’s not a personal failure, it's not a "natural part of aging" and ...

Anxiety doesn’t always start in your mind. It often starts in your body.In this episode, I’m joined by Mandy Robertson, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner who helps busy women ...

If you think your skin flare-ups are a skin problem…you’re going to want to listen to this episode.Because issues like eczema, rashes, and chronic irritation almost always start in the gut, not your skincare routine.In Episode...

What if the way you’re living is what’s keeping your body stuck?In this episode, I’m joined by Akary Busto, Emotional Biohacker and Trauma-Informed Human Design Specialist, for a powerful conversation on nervous system re...

 If food and your body image take up way more mental space than you want to admit — the rules, the guilt, the constant second-guessing — this episode is for you. In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Regis...

If you’ve ever felt puffy, swollen, inflamed, heavy, or like your body is holding on no matter what you do, this episode will connect some very important dots.In today’s conversation, Monika sits down with Marisa Mohammed, Registered Mas...

In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m sharing exactly what I did to prepare my body for pregnancy as a woman 35+ navigating hormonal shifts, subtle cycle changes, and labs that were technically “normal” but not optimal.After announci...

If you’re over 50, eating healthy, staying active, and still gaining weight, this episode is for you.In Episode 85 of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Lori Balue, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, w...

Feeling tired, wired, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of poor sleep, low energy, and hormonal chaos? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Angela Martinucci, FDNP, founder of Mind Balance Neuro and co-owner of the Bay Area Brain Spa, who has helped th...

Your thyroid isn’t broken; it’s responding. The question most women aren’t getting answers to is: responding to what?In Episode 83, Monika sits down with Functional Nutrition Practitioner Divya Gupta, who specializes in h...

If you’ve ever been told your thyroid labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, puffy, gaining weight, or unlike yourself… this episode is going to hit home.Before we dive in, I created something that will help you get real clarity...

If you’ve been dealing with cysts, fibroids, irregular periods, random spotting in between periods or your cycle has gone completely missing, this episode is your wake-up call.In Episode 81, Monika breaks down the real root caus...

Today’s conversation with Holistic Health Practitioner Shannon Dahlum unpacks one of the biggest blind spots in women’s health: how your liver and detox pathways determine how smoothly you move through perimenopause and menopause.We brea...

In today’s episode, Monika sits down with Elena Kokotov, Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, FDN-P, and Herbalist, to explore one of the most overlooked pillars of hormonal and metabolic health: your nervous system.If you’ve ever felt “wire...

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, Monika Eva sits down with Ellen Weiss — Certified Integrative Health Coach, Women’s Midlife Specialist, and Executive Wellness Consultant — to explore how constant digital stimulation is si...

You’re eating healthy, prioritizing protein & fiber, getting your workouts in — and yet… your body’s not changing.You’re bloated, tired, unmotivated, and wondering: Should I keep being consistent… or change my strategy?<...

What if the reason you still feel drained, moody, or disconnected from your body isn’t about willpower, supplements, or even your hormones—but your energy?In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Sitek, an Energy Alchemist who b...

If you’ve ever been told to “just cut carbs” or that you can’t enjoy bananas or nuts because of your blood sugar or kidney health—this episode is going to blow your mind.Today, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian Jessie Carpenter, who’s s...

Most women are told that birth control “balances” their hormones—but the truth is far more complicated. In this episode, Monika breaks down the hidden side of the pill: the difference between progestin and real progesterone, how birth control s...