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Episode 11: Naturopathic “Miracles” and the Importance of Hope

This episode invited some our favorite naturopathic doctors to discuss the power of natural medicine in addressing chronic illnesses. Some may call the cases we discuss “miracles” but we know the power of the human body and what it takes to find true balance. Each doctor tells us what they believe to be the cornerstone to true healing. Our guests include:

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Episode 11: Naturopathic “Miracles” and the Importance of Hope

Episode 10: Hormone Testing or No?

THE DEAL WITH HORMONE TESTING:

In this episode of The Feminologist we discuss a topic lots of women have questions about– when and why to do hormone testing.

  • testing isn’t always necessary–we can glean a lot of information from a good clinical history
  • situations to consider hormone testing
  • blood tests versus urine tests * root cause of hormonal imbalance
  • why hormone metabolites are important
  • once we have results, how do we support hormone imbalances
  • peak progesterone levels and women’s health
  • cell membranes, the lymphatic system and how they connect to your hormone health

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Episode 10: Hormone Testing or No?

Episode 9: Homeopathy: Bullshit or What?

In this short episode of The Feminologist the doctors explore the world of homeopathy.

  • Why homeopathy is vilified in natural medicine and beyond
  • How homeopathy alleviates issues of contraindications or “side effects”
  • How homeopathy can be useful for sensitive patients
  • Allopathic and homeopathic medicine ideologies and how they differ
  • Complexity of the human body and how homeopathy is in alignment with this
  • How homeopathy works with the body’s self healing mechanisms
  • How water carries the imprint and signature of the remedy
  • How complex homeopathy can help support natural elimination of the body and support the cells to function optimally
  • Complex vs. classical homeopathy
  • The importance of the order of remedies to create sustainable change
  • How homeopathy can support the body “remembering” how to be healthy

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Episode 9: Homeopathy: Bullshit or What?

Episode 8: Women and Alcohol

In this episode of The Feminologist Joy Herbst,  a holistic nurse practitioner, Gray Area Drinker sober coach and Ayurveda counselor joins Dr. Nash for a discussion of the following: 

  • alcohol consumption and how it impacts the lives of women 
  • gray area drinking and why we see it as a growing phenomena
  • negative effects of alcohol women’s health and hormones
  • how our culture can encourage drinking problems for women 
  • coping with anxiety, depression and stress without alcohol 
  • redefining the term “alcoholic” and exploring the idea of disordered drinking 
  • alternative support and  resources other than AA–including a group called Women for sobriety,  a self help group is rooted in behavior therapy and  meditation.
  • alcohol as one of the biggest triggers for night sweats, hormonal migraines, and sleep issues for women 

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Episode 8: Women and Alcohol

Podcast Episode 3: Your Period: There Will Be Blood

In this episode of The Feminologist, Dr. Ginger Nash & Dr. Tara Nayak talk about the magic of menstrual blood. 

  • Our monthly menstrual cycle is a natural monthly detox each month.
  • Hormonal contraceptives cause “fake bleeds” not a period 
  • How menstrual blood is different than the other blood in our bodies
  • Period blood is a mineral-rich substance and can be used as fertilizer
  • Cultural differences around menstruating women 
  • Dr. Nayak shares her experience with a menstrual retreat in India at an ancestral family home 
  • Menstrual  product options–what works, what doesn’t and how they could improve in the future
  • The politics of periods 

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