I genuinely wasn’t sure if my toe would ever be the same again.

For 3 years I couldn't walk without limping. I couldn’t wear high heels. Lunges, planks, and running were out of the question. Basically anything that caused my toe to bend hurt.

It was sesamoiditis, an uncommon tendinitis of the toe joint that no one seemed to know anything about.

I rested it. I iced it. I elevated it. I wore compression socks. I wore a boot. I used crutches. I taped it. I went to physical therapy. I went to another chiropractor.

Nothing worked. Or if it di...

Blood sugar balance. It’s like the hot new guy in school that everyone is talking about and everyone is trying to get.

It seems to affect every area of health, longevity, and weight loss we’re trying to conquer.

Balanced blood sugar means:

• Less of the fat storage hormone insulin, making those stubborn pounds melt away.
• More stable mood and energy - read: more motivation for things like workouts and meal prep.
• Fewer cravings for carbs and sugar.
• Happier hormones - i.e. fewer symptoms related to menopause, PCOS, PMS, and hypothyroidism
...

Self care. It isn’t all just bubble baths and face masks. In fact, I know some women who would rather spend their time doing just about anything else.

With that said, pampering ourselves, giving ourselves moments of peace and quiet, or simply prioritizing activities that bring us joy are not just for the woo-woo, live, love, laugh crowd.

It’s actually wildly important if you want to heal.

Heal what?

You hormones, your gut, your relationship with food, your relationship with yourself.

Think about it - let’s go through each real quick:

Last week I started sharing the best biohacks for women (because we are not just small men and what we need to thrive looks very different from cold plunges and not eating 'til noon).

They were my takeaways from the Health Optimization Summit where I got to chat with some of the most intelligent, forward-thinking hormone experts in the world. 

Didn't catch part one? Click here to listen (trust me you don't want to skip it). 

Been there done that? Let's jump into the second half of my list...

5. Wear my glasses as little as possible.

Stop the presses! It’s confirmed!

Optimizing health looks different for men than it does for women (particularly hypothyroid women in their reproductive years). 😱

The very “hacks” that leave men feeling energized and lean - cold plunges and 16+ hour fasts come to mind - are actually detrimental for our far more sensitive hormonal systems.

So what should WE do if we want to biohack our way to healthier hormones and slower aging?

I sifted through all my lecture notes from The Health Optimization Summit where I got to see some of the wor...

Last week we started a deep dive conversation on the 5 root causes that drive Hashimoto's so you can be empowered to address them and significantly reduce - if not entirely demolish - stubborn symptoms. 

If you missed that episode do not skip ahead, click here to head back and take a listen. Or if you were with us last week, go ahead and jump right in! 

3. Chronic Stress: The Silent Thyroid Killer

We often think of stress as a mental health issue, but stress has a direct biochemical impact on your thyroid—and it’s a HUGE factor in trigger...

 Did you know most doctors won’t test for Hashimoto’s in their hypothyroid patients because it doesn’t change their course of treatment? Regardless of why you’re hypothyroid, they’re going to do one thing and one thing only: put you on thyroid medication. 

This is a massive disservice to us hypothyroid warriors given the fact that roughly 95% of hypothyroid cases are caused by hashimoto’s (if you’re unfamiliar, hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks your thyroid gland). 

If we know why our thyroid is malfunctioning, we...

If you’ve ever dealt with stubborn skin issues like I have, you know how frustrating it can be to try product after product, only to end up right back where you started. That’s why I’m so excited about today’s guest, Dr. Barbara Paldus.

She’s not just a skincare founder—she’s a Stanford-trained scientist and biotech powerhouse who’s spent her career solving complex problems, from detecting greenhouse gases to improving vaccine production.

But when her son developed severe allergies to common skincare ingredients, she turned her focus to...

 Arguably the most common questions I get from both clients and strangers on the internet alike are about supplements. So here we are, finally dedicating a whole episode to them. 

But before we dive in, I want you to know why it’s taken me this long to cover such a hot topic. 

Supplements can not magically compensate for poor nutrition, chronic stress, inadequate sleep, or a sedentary lifestyle. They exist to lend a little ‘oomf’, a little extra support, a little health bump if you will. They can fill some gaps left by poor farming practic...

 A few days ago I was on a call with a new client who was facing a predicament almost everyone faces when trying to make changes to their nutrition and fitness habits.

She delayed scheduling her second call with me because she was embarrassed that even though we laid out a plan for her, she hadn’t followed through with it.

I explained how unbelievably normal this was. So many think if a coach just tells them what to do they’ll be able to go out and immediately crush it. But the truth is no one ever comes to me just needing a plan to follow...