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Caroline Dero is a holistic health and spiritual guide dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to vibrant health, hormonal balance, and authentic well-being. With expertise in functional hormone specialization and nervous system regulation, Caroline offers personalized support to address the root causes of imbalance and promote self-expression. Today we discuss:The connection between our hormonal cycles and natureHow spirituality played a part in her hormonal struggles and eventual healingThe normalization of symptoms in women as we ageChoosing an alternative route to healing that addresses symptoms at the rootHow she integrated natural wellness into her life and yoga teachingContinuing her education as a functional hormone specialistSevere mood changes associated with the copper IUD and PMDDThe connection between nervous system regulation and managing symptomsHow PMDD can feel like having other mental health disordersHow cycle syncing and education can help us manage severe symptomsBrain rewiring and spiritual work for nourishing your nervous system and managing symptomsWhat nervous system regulation realistically meansHow Caroline integrates all her knowledge into her workThe mission of educating on women's hormone health and how it will impact future generationsHow learning more about your cycle opens you up to trusting your intuition moreCaroline’s conviction that coffee is a hard drugThe reality of caffeine withdrawalsWhy reducing caffeine consumption supports hormone healthMy favorite coffee alternative Olive Mush and how I cycle sync my coffee consumptionMatcha, cacao, and Teeccino as coffee alternativesHow to not get overwhelmed when switching to a nontoxic lifestyleWhy we love CSAs for sourcing the best organic produceConnect with Caroline: @caroline_deroServices Offered:Personalized Hormone Assessments & ProtocolsHolistic Wellness Coaching & GuidanceYoga, Meditation & Stress ManagementSomatic Healing & Breathwork PracticesEmotional Healing & Psychological SupportEmpowerment Workshops & Educational ContentThrough a blend of modalities, Caroline empowers others to nourish their bodies, restore homeostasis, and embrace their life and purpose. Whether you're seeking hormone balance, stress relief, or emotional healing, Caroline provides compassionate guidance and practical tools to support your journey toward holistic health and well-being.

Danielle is a spiritual healer dedicated to helping lightworkers tap into their full potential. Using energy healing and somatics techniques, Danielle guides clients through powerful shadow work to overcome self-doubt, embrace their gifts, and step confidently into their purpose. Danelle emphasizes the importance of shadow work so you can experience more joy, freedom and love in your life. Today we discuss:The energy of money and our relationship with itRecognizing the abundance already available in our livesIdentifying the roots of our money mindsetsShifting from scarcity mindset to trustTools available to us to make mindset shifts (EFT tapping and somatics)Connecting with our intuition somatically to build trust with intuitionThe connection between chronic pain and trapped emotionsDelving into inner child and shadow work through guided meditationThe life events that push us to confront our traumasDanielle’s new program, Unlocked, for healers who are ready to show up fully for themselves and trusting in their workThe different types of spirituality and why being grounded is so importantHow to connect with Danielle and learn more from herA closing grounding moment led by DanielleFollow: @itsdaniellesimsApply for UnlockedYour shares, ratings, and reviews are SO appreciated! Thank you 🤍

Leah Flaming is a mom of two, social media maven, and leader in networking marketing with the Olive Tree People organization.How network marketing meets the income needs of postpartum women and mothersUsing discernment when entering the network marketing gameWhy she’s not here to change anyone’s minds about network marketingComparing the network marketing model to the many e-commerce retailers we buy from regularlyThe flexibility of network marketing to fit your needs; discounts, fun money, or full-time incomeEmbracing a leadership role and the growth that the community offersThe creative outlet running a business on social media providesWhat Oliveda is and what it stands forThe benefits of waterless beautyThe super healing powers of the olive leaf and hydroxytyrosolBeauty that’s more than skin deep- the holistic, internal approach to skin health and anti-aging that Oliveda offersThe difference between oil-based products and waterless productsThe ease of individualizing your routine with OlivedaThe personalized experience you get from a network marketing consultantGrowing personally and professionally through network marketingSelling with integrity to provide the best outcome for your client and your businessSetting boundaries with your businessChecking comparison with the reality of social media curationMolding a network marketing business to your life for optimal ease and successLeah’s favorite Oliveda productsHow to get a free “botox in a bottle” eye productFollow Leah @leahflamingCheckout some amazing before & afters from OlivedaGet your free eye product when you take the Olive Brain quizLearn more about hydroxytyrosol

Gina Mundy, an attorney specializing in childbirth cases, best selling author of the book "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth" and mother of 3.For over 20 years, her focus has been investigating and analyzing mistakes that arise during labor and delivery. She has spent countless hours meticulously scrutinizing childbirth cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical records to gain an in-depth understanding of every decision made during labor and delivery. Today we delve into:Gina’s roots and how she got into childbirth litigationThe role of a childbirth attorneyUsing her expertise to help parents take a proactive approach to childbirthThe personal experience that motivated her to write a bookHoping for the best but preparing for the worst case scenario to eliminate the element of surpriseMaking sure things go right during labor and deliveryThe most common issue during labor and deliveryPitocin controversy - how to make sure you get safe administrationThe number one thing you can due to advocate for yourself and ensure a safe deliveryQualities to look for in your delivery doctor and teamThe benefit of having a ‘baby advocate’, doula, or midwife by your side during deliveryWhy dads and grandparents should read ‘A Parent’s Guide to Safer Childbirth’Why this information is not more common knowledgeJuggling motherhood, marriage, and career while writing a bookAdvice for anyone considering writing a bookwww.ginamundy.comAmazon Book LinkInstagram: @GinaMundyFacebook: Gina Mundy, AuthorLinkedIn: Gina MundyTwitter: @ginamundy_

Hey friends! I've had some amazing guest on lately (if you haven't listened to the last couple episodes, definitely get yourself caught up!!) but I haven't been able to share what's going on with me and the Spring to Life Method lately. Today I'm share about my new membership launch and my wellness commitments for January! If you like this episode and want more solo episodes like this, please let me know!Get Synced! - the realization of the Spring to Life Method missionTools to help you return to your natural cycle and embrace cyclical livingWhy I don’t teach BBT for fertility awarenessWhy I teach external biomarker observationsCyclical Pilates- join a class this month!Using food as medicine for PMS, burnout, and transitioning off hormonal birth controlSimple solutions for reducing toxic loadHow I’m prioritizing health and filling my cup in JanuaryAccountability in exerciseConsolidating supplements (check out episode 41 with Monica from Marea Wellness!)Essential oil DIYs I’m tryingGetting back into seed cycling with MBody Bars (check out episode 43 with Julia from Manski’s Wellness)Castor oil packsEmbracing winter without seasonal depressionReady to Get Synced!? Join here!Live Get Synced Pilates class Thursdays at 3pm pst / 6pm est Email me caitlin@springtolife.coDM or tag me @springtolifemethod

I am excited to be joined by Melissa Boleslawski today! Melissa is a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist specializing in Somatics. Through intentional fitness protocols, self-awareness + self-regulation tools, and simple nutrition education, Melissa supports women with reclaiming trust in their bodies again, creating unwavering self-confidence, and enhancing their quality of life.Melissa also holds a Master Certified Life Coaching and Master Certified Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner Certification. Her additional toolkit includes Master Reiki + Hypnosis Practitioner. Melissa also has additional backgrounds in emotional + somatic experiencing and leadership + management. All of which are woven throughout each and every one of her wellness creations.In this conversation we cover:Melissa’s somatic approach to food and fitnessMelissa’s background as a more traditional ‘bodybuilder’ trainerHow burnout made her question her careerHow interests and hobbies help heal burnoutTaking fitness less seriouslyFit-fluencer culture and why outward appearances don’t determine qualificationAuthenticity and discernment in the online fitness industryMeeting individual needs with fitnessMaking the decision to step away from an established career and businessThe danger of seeking self-worth and identity from workSetting healthy boundaries as an entrepreneurWellness trends to love or leave behindKeeping health and fitness simpleMelissa’s wellness non-negotiablesConnect with Melissa...on Instagramon Facebookfor somatic fitness and other offeringsAs always, subscribe, rate, review, and share the show to help other women reclaim their feminine body independence!

I'm excited to welcome my first ever repeat guest, Julia of Manski's Wellness! She is back to tell us about her exciting new micronutrient bars for women. Manski’s Wellness is a woman-owned company that focuses on providing a natural and effective solution to PMS and other problems related to menstruation. Manski’s Wellness came to be through personal experience and extensive research by our founder, Julia, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State University.Today we discuss:The mission of Manski’s WellnessMBody Micronutrient bars for womenHow they differ from competitors (Lunar Bar, Larabar, rX Bar, GoMacro)Three unique flavor profilesHow to cycle sync with MBody barsProtein contentThe whole-food ingredients that provide the micronutrients women need for healthy, regular cyclesWhy ingredient quality mattersCost and quality comparisonsThe quality sacrificed in corporate buyoutsIntegrity in businessWords of wisdom for anyone thinking about starting a product-based businessHow to stay authentic in businessConventional vs. holistic nutrition perspectivesWhy Julia decided not to continue her career in dieteticsBeing successful with New Year’s resolutions and why you don’t really need oneWhy health can’t be one-size-fits-all approachJulia’s favorite wellness practicesHow to connect with Julia and purchase seed cycling productsSave 10% off your first order with code happyhormones10!@manskis_wellness

Happy New Year and welcome back to the Spring to Life Podcast season 2. Today I have a juicy conversation with a former client turned health coach on all things birth control and femininity. Marit is a women's health and lifestyle coach focused on helping women reconnect with their innate feminine nature and cultivate true healing. She runs Replenished Lifestyle, a health coaching program that supports women in balancing their hormones, healing from hormonal birth control, and creating a lifestyle that is both energizing and optimal. Our conversation covers:Marit’s evolution from client to coachTransitioning off hormonal birth control without a planThe benefits of working with a coach for hormonal strugglesFinding confidence in sharing her passion on social mediaThe new opportunities that embracing her feminine nature has presentedWhy corporate culture doesn’t support female hormonesWays to connect with your feminine nature and find fulfilling rolesFeminine nature in terms of hormonal fluctuations / cycle syncingFinding freedom in femininityHow we hope to change future generation’s understanding of of their bodies and cycles in a positive waySmall steps to take to align your life with your cycleWhy we should be rethinking the ways we restHow tracking your cycle can help you feel in alignment in your lifeHow our bodies communicate with usMisconceptions we’ve been brought up to believe about our female bodies and why they’re harmfulHow birth control affects your feminine & masculine energiesThe damage hormonal birth control can do to your relationship to self, relationships, and moreThe efficacy of hormonal vs. non-hormonal contraceptivesMy history of birth control useSymptoms to look out for when taking and transitioning off hormonal birth controlThe power of community and education when it comes to your menstrual healthWhat we’re excited about for women’s health in 2024How to work with MaritFind Marit @replenishedlifestyleFind me @springtolifemethodPlease share this episodes with your sisters and friends! I appreciate your ratings and reviews! Talk to you next week!Want to transition off hormonal birth control and learn fertility awareness?Join my email list to be notified when Get Synced! enrollment opens!

After 17 years of struggling, believing she was depressed and bi-polar Monica received a PMDD diagnosis in 2016. The struggle with her own menstrual disorder led her to dive deep on hormone and menstrual health receiving a certificate in women’s hormone health coaching and launching her own menstrual wellness and nutrition brand, Marea, in 2020. She is on a personal mission to help support as many menstruators as possible feel free from their period symptoms through nutrition and lifestyle support.Monica’s journey to a PMDD diagnosisThe difference between PMS and PMDDMental health & menstrual cyclesNavigating western medicine for diagnosis and protocolsThe inception of Marea Wellness, product-based business for menstrual healthThe science and team behind the PMS ElixirConsumer testimonials and the positive impact of Marea WellnessHow body and cycle literacy improves communication within relationshipsWhy striving for perfection with cycle syncing isn’t realisticThe reality of being an entrepreneur and menstruatorMistakes you might be making when it comes to PMS / PMDD managementWhat to expect next from Marea WellnessSave 15% on Marea Wellness with code SPRINGTOLIFE@monicagrohne@mareawellnessmareawellness.com

This episode covers:Caitlin’s past experiences with oral healthThe links between hormone health and oral healthPubertyMenstruationThe PillPregnancyMenopauseHolistic oral care best practicesOil pullingTongue scrapingFluoride-free / remineralizing toothpastesFlossingTeeth whiteningWhy you should stop using mouthwashCaitlin’s favorite oral care productsOliveda Mouth CuresTongue scrapersdōTERRA toothpasteQuip refillable floss pics, toothbrushes, & water picksUse this code for $5 off: T21KTQ3QLumineux white stripsThe Skinny Confidential - Dr. Mark Burhenne Ask the Dentist

Micaela Hoo is a writer, lifestyle entrepreneur, and chronic illness coach living in Los Angeles. She co-runs My July, a clean skincare line she founded with her mother, Dawn that was born out of her chronic illness. Micaela and Dianna Brescia are the founders and CEOs of Chronically Hacked, a world-renowned and celebrity endorsed online course about how to navigate the confusing world of chronic illness. She serves as a mentor in the Global Lyme Alliance Peer-to-Peer Mentor Program. Micaela loves warm, sunny days, deep connections, and words that make you feel things. She is currently working on her first memoir.Living with chronic illness as a childThe origins of chronic illnessLyme disease, mold toxicity, parasites, and moreThe emotional and mental tax of living with debilitating symptomsSeeking answers in the traditional medical systemBecoming your own health advocateHow Micaela hopes to help others on their health journeys with Chronically HackedSeeing the positives that come from hardshipsMy July, the natural skincare line that was born out of necessityRunning a business with her momThe realities of ‘Lyme brain’@myjulyskinmyjulyskin.com - use code SPRINGTOLIFE to save 15% excluding gift sets!@chronicallyhackedchronicallyhacked.com@micaelahoomicaelahoo.com

Skylar Sustin is an Emotion and Trauma Release Coach. She helps emotionally stuck & overwhelmed individuals who want to release the invisible emotional & trauma-based barriers so that they can unlock their full potential and feel more emotionally free. From years of personal healing and education, she developed her coaching method that uses a combination of somatic, intuitive, and mindful healing techniques to release trapped emotions and traumas while supporting you in aligning with your desires and goals.Life events that pushed Skylar to investigate emotional and trauma releaseThe emotional pressure cooker of 2020How past experiences create a foundation for our behaviorsBridging the gap between emotional awareness and actually changing behaviorHow boundaries relate to emotional wellbeingRecovery for people pleasers and empathsThe benefits of emotional awareness and compassion for the selfGetting curious about painSkylar’s unique approach to releasing trapped emotionsPhysical signs and symptoms of trapped emotion and traumaSimple ways to start exploring emotionsComing back to your body after dissociationEmotional and Trauma Release CoachingFree Emotion Processing Guide@skylarsustin

Welcome back! This week Caitlin is discussing one of the worst mistakes she sees women making on their health journeys- over-supplementing & buying from Amazon. This episode includes conversation around:Caitlin's personal experience with Amazon supplementsWhy convenience is not always betterThe lack of FDA regulation in the supplement industryWhat to look for in a trustworthy supplement companySteps to buying quality supplements that you actually needFood as medicineVerywell Health articleLet's connect!Instagram @springtolifemethodMailing list

Welcome back! This week Caitlin is discussing how she embraces the 80/20 lifestyle as a holistic hormone health coach. This discussion covers:Why holding yourself to 100% perfection is just not sustainableCaitlin's personal experience with a perfectionist mindset, disordered eating habits, & health strugglesHow foundational habits build the foundation of health & create a 'safety trampoline' to rebound you back to routineCaitlin's 'red flag' habitsCaitlin's non-negotiable habits that help maintain hormone healthWhy you shouldn't hold any one person on a pedestal- we're all human!Links referenced in the episode:Lifelong Podcast - How Seed Oils Make You SickSpring to Life Podcast - Hot Girl Hormone Habits Pt. 1Spring to Life Podcast - Hot Girl Hormone Habits Pt. 2Staple dōTERRA cleaning productsLet's connect!Instagram @springtolifemethodMailing list

Join Caitlin for a conversation about the best way to cycle sync your food. This can be a particularly overwhelming and confusing component of implementing cycle syncing but this episode should clear things up by bringing it back to the basics and explaining how the seasons affect your food choices. In this episode we’ll cover:What the phases of the menstrual cycle areHow the seasons relate to cycle phasesWhy it’s easy to get in the weeds when it comes to cycle syncing foodThe downfalls of cycle syncing foodThe basics that actually matter for food choicesWhy eating seasonally / locally is really the best optionHow to adjust macros throughout the cycleJoin my mailing list to get notified when the Autumn Meal Plan is released!Your shares, comments, ratings, and reviews are appreciated more than you know- thank you for listening!