Mind, Body, Her

What's covered in this podcast:What iron does in the body and why it's essential for energyCommon signs and symptoms of low ironThe connection between iron, thyroid function, and metabolismHow iron impacts mood, focus, and brain healthWhy women are at higher risk for iron deficiencyCommon causes of low iron, including gut issues and heavy periodsUnderstanding ferritin, serum iron, CBC, and other iron labsHow inflammation can affect iron test resultsBest food sources of heme and non-heme ironFactors that improve or block iron absorptionIron supplementation tips and common mistakesPractical strategies to optimize iron levels naturallyResources:Mia's Supplement ShopHCl Challenge

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the root causes of anxiety, ADHD, depression, and low energy from a nutrition and functional health perspective. From thyroid health to cortisol balance, nutrient deficiencies, and the mind-body connection, we’ll explore how these systems influence how you think, feel, and show up every day.You’ll learn:What lab tests can reveal about mood, focus, and fatigueHow hormone imbalances like cortisol or thyroid dysfunction contribute to anxiety and low motivationThe key nutrients for neurotransmitter health and emotional balance (B vitamins, magnesium, iron, omega-3s)How blood sugar swings can mimic or worsen ADHD and anxietyLifestyle foundations for supporting mental well health including movement, sleep, stress management and social connectionsWe’ll also touch on the role of inflammation, gut health, and environmental stressors and why addressing the whole picture is the most powerful way to support your mind and mood.Whether you’re a practitioner or just someone trying to feel more like yourself again, this episode will help you connect the dots between your body, brain, and emotional health.

What if your health transformation started not with restriction or punishment, but with mindset, gratitude, and flow? In this episode, I share how to use manifestation tools to align with the body and health you desire—without setting overwhelming goals or burning out.We’ll cover:Visualization: how you want to feel in your body in 3–6 monthsWhy lowering the bar creates momentumPracticing gratitude and seeing your body as your homeAffirmations & mirror work inspired by Louise HayUsing the Law of Attraction to move with the flow

In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Mark to unpack cortisol—why it’s essential, how it works with our body’s natural rhythms, and what happens when stress starts affecting our digestion, energy, hormones, and fertility. We also dig into burnout and HPA axis dysregulation, and Rachel shares practical ways to support your nervous system, testing options, and helpful supplements.What we cover:What cortisol is and why it’s not all badThe circadian rhythm of cortisol and how it impacts your dayHow stress shows up through digestion issues, fatigue, hormone imbalances, and fertility strugglesUnderstanding burnout and HPA axis dysregulationEasy, real-life ways to support your nervous systemWhen and how to get tested for cortisol and stress-related imbalancesSupplements, herbsTo learn more about Rachel you can visit:https://www.rachelmark.ca/https://www.glowintegrative.com/about

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rachael Lovink, a naturopathic doctor with a passion for gut health. We dive into what’s really going on with bloating, IBS, SIBO, and food sensitivities — and why so many people feel lost when trying to heal their digestion.We cover:What an IBS diagnosis actually means and why it’s often misunderstoodThe link between stress, trauma, and digestive symptomsWhen elimination diets and food sensitivity testing help — and when they cause harmHow to support gut healing without extreme restrictionWhere to start if you feel overwhelmed by your symptoms

In this episode, we dive into female-specific fat loss and why traditional weight loss advice often falls short for women. I break down how our hormones, menstrual cycle, and stress response play a major role in metabolism and fat loss — and why it’s not just about calories. You’ll learn key diet and lifestyle strategies that actually work with your body, not against it, so you can ditch the burnout and see real results.