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
89 episodes
Episode 89: Nervous System Regulation, Human Design & Healing from the Inside Out with Akary Busto
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...
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Episode 89
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31:51
Episode 88: Healing Food Guilt, Disordered Eating & Body Image for Good with Cindy Spratt
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...
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Episode 88
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31:19
Episode 87: Lymphatic Drainage & The Body–Lymph–Soul Connection Every Woman Needs to Understand with Marisa Mohammed
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...
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Episode 87
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41:33
Episode 86: What I Did to Prepare My Body for Pregnancy at 35+ (Hormones, Metabolism & Fertility Support That Actually Matters)
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...
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Episode 86
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Episode 85: Why Weight Loss After 50 Isn’t About Willpower — It’s About Hormones & Metabolism with Lori Balue
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...
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Episode 85
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Episode 84: The Stress–Hormone Link No One’s Talking About: How Neurofeedback Rewires Anxiety, Sleep & Your Metabolism with Angela Martinucci
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...
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Episode 84
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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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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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21:51
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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28:20
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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21:44
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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32:26
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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30:16
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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