The Balanced Body Podcast
THE podcast that will cover topics about your health and hormones that your Doctors won't tell you so that you can release weight, regain energy, libido & return to feeling sexy and confident in your skin inside out!
Episodes
83 episodes
Episode 83: Why Your Thyroid Isn’t Healing: The Hidden Liver, Toxin & Gut Connections Women Aren’t Told About with Divya Gupta
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...
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Episode 83
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40:25
Episode 82: Normal Thyroid Labs, Zero Energy: The Truth About Hidden Thyroid Issues with Angela Brown
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...
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Episode 82
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33:40
Episode 81: Cysts, Fibroids & Missing Periods — The Hidden Deficiency No One Is Talking About (And What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You)
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...
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Episode 81
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Episode 80: The Missing Link in Perimenopause: Liver Health, Bile Flow & Your Changing Hormones
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...
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Episode 80
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23:59
Episode 79: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Hormones, Energy, and Healing Potential with Elena Kokotov
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...
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Episode 79
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27:31
Episode 78: Digital Detox for Women 35+: Reclaim Your Focus, Energy & Hormone Balance with Ellen Weiss
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...
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Episode 78
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22:38
Episode 77: When Consistency Isn’t Working: How to Know When to Pivot Your Strategy for Weight Loss, Energy, and Hormone Balance
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?<...
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Episode 77
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Episode 76: Energy Alchemy — The Missing Link Between Science, Spirit & Hormone Balance with Kristin Sitek
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...
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Episode 76
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35:14
Episode 75: Demystifying Diabetes, Kidney Health & Hormones: Why Blood Sugar Balance Matters More Than You Think with Jessie Carpenter, RD
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...
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Episode 75
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Episode 74: The Hidden Side of Birth Control: Nutrient Depletion, Hormones & Your Health (Solo Episode)
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...
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Episode 74
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Episode 73: Shedding the Menopausal Middle with Lora Ulrich
Why does it feel like no matter what you do, your waistline expands in menopause? In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I sit down with Lora Ulrich—a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Metabolism Specialist, and Menopause Health ...
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Episode 73
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20:27
Episode 72: Sitting Too Much? How to Relieve Back Pain, Boost Energy & Reverse Desk Job Damage with Katy Miller
Is your desk job secretly wrecking your body? In this episode, I sit down with Katy Miller, certified health coach and movement specialist, to uncover the truth about the negative effects of sitting—and what you can do to finally feel ...
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Episode 72
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23:49
Episode 71: Bioenergetics, Minerals & Nervous System Healing with Bekah Uhl
In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Bekah Uhl, Trauma-Informed Bioenergetics Practitioner, to explore the deeper connections between unresolved trauma, mineral imbalances, and the nervous system that could...
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Episode 70: Weight Loss After 50: Sustainable Fitness, Mindset Shifts & Real Results with Celest Riojas
Have you ever felt like your body changed overnight after 40… and nothing you used to do for weight loss works anymore?You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.In this empowering episode, I sit down with Celest Riojas — a fitness ...
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Episode 69: Bloated, Tired, and Stuck After Summer? Here’s How to Reset (Solo Episode)
Are you feeling puffy, inflamed, exhausted, and frustrated with stubborn weight after summer? You are not alone — and it’s not your fault.In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful, simple ways to reduce bloating, rebalance...
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Episode 68: HRT 101: How to Prepare, Advocate, and Thrive in Midlife with Katie Redding
Are you navigating perimenopause or post-menopause and feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice on HRT? You’re not alone.In this episode, I sit down with Katie Redding, Certified Midlife Specialist, FDN-P, and founder of Hormone...
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Episode 67: From CrossFit to Motherhood: Routines, Identity & Mindset Shifts with Marlene Andersson
Motherhood isn’t about “bouncing back” — it’s about leaping forward.In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I sit down with Marlene Andersson — women’s mindset coach, toddler mom, and former elite CrossFit at...
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Episode 66: Biohacking Perimenopause & Menopause with Ayurveda with Guest Expert, Simmi Latulippe
If you’ve been feeling the whispers of hormone changes—irregular cycles, stubborn weight, mood shifts, hot flashes, or sluggish digestion—this episode is your invitation to stop ignoring them before your body has to scream.
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Episode 65: High Protein for Women: Why You’re Not Getting the Results You Think You Are (Solo Episode)
High-protein diets are having their moment — and yes, protein is incredible for women over 35 when it comes to metabolism, muscle, blood sugar, and hormones.But here’s the problem: most women aren’t actually digesting and absorbin...
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Episode 64: How to Support Your Hormones Naturally Without HRT (Solo Episode)
Wondering if there’s a natural way to support your hormones without jumping into hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to support your hormones naturally — whether you’re in your 30s, d...
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Episode 63: Hormone Therapy, Cancer Myths & Bioidenticals: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Guest Expert, Alannah Connealy of Raena Health
What’s the truth about hormone therapy—and is there really a link to cancer? In this must-listen episode, I sit down with Alannah Connealy, CEO of Raena Health and a leading...
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28:29
Episode 62: Why You’re Gaining Weight Despite Eating Clean: The Hidden Blocks for Women 35+ (Solo Episode)
If you’ve been eating clean, working out, skipping wine, and still watching the scale creep up... this episode is for you.In today’s episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, we’re breaking down why women 35+ are gaining weight d...
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Season 328
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29:31
Episode 61: Peptides for Hormones, Energy & Fat Loss in Women: What Works (and What Doesn’t) with Guest Expert, Laura Young
Peptides are getting a lot of buzz in the functional medicine world—but for many women, there’s still confusion around what they are, how they work, and whether they’re actually worth it.In this episode, I sit down with Laura Yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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39:53
Episode 60: HTMA Testing Explained: The Hidden Reason You’re Gaining Weight & Losing Energy (Solo Episode)
If you’ve been eating clean, working out, doing “everything right”—and your body still feels inflamed, bloated, tired, and stuck—this episode is for you. We’re unpacking one of the most overlooked tools in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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24:10
Episode 59: The Endometriosis Lies You’ve Been Told—and What’s Actually Driving Your Pain, Bloat & Fatigue with Guest Expert, Sara Koenig
If you’ve been told endometriosis is just a hormone issue—or that a hysterectomy is your only option—you need this episode.In today’s conversation, Monika Eva is joined by Sara Koenig, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitione...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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