Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids: Navigating health and hormones with Dr. Edie Wadsworth
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This summer, I ran into a Pardon the Mess listener and asked her how I could support her parenting journey on this podcast. She said, “All of my friends talk about health and hormones every day. It’s a real struggle.” I did not disagree. Maybe it’s middle age or the fact that we have TONS of information overwhelming us on social media - but the topic of women’s health is often overwhelming. For many years, I have run on empty and taking care of myself last. Anyone else relate to this approach?
Today’s conversation with Dr. Edie Wadsworth won’t solve everything - but will hopefully encourage you as you navigate your health journey. I believe the health of us as parents greatly impacts how we show up with our kids. It’s inevitable to feel exhausted as parents - but imagine if you didn’t. I have never really understood insulin resistance until this conversation.
My favorite part is at the end when she reminds ME and all of us - that our value isn’t tied to our weight. I also love how she encouraged us all to not give up and keep taking small steps.
In our chat we discuss:
- Dr. Edie’s journey as a physician battling her own health struggles
- How can we understand our hormones as we age
- What can we do to make some progress when we feel stuck
- Holistic and affordable ideas when we don't want another prescription
Enjoy!
Courtney
(02:55 ) Family Dynamics and Life in Tennessee
(05:51 ) Health Journey and Transition from Medicine
(08:59 ) Understanding Perimenopause and Hormonal Changes
(12:01 ) The Importance of Holistic Health Practices
(14:57 ) Nutrition and Hormonal Balance
(17:55 ) Building Muscle and Managing Insulin Resistance
(21:05 ) Creating Health vs. Managing Sickness
(24:10 ) Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause
(26:04 ) The Power of Self-Advocacy in Health
(29:54 ) Navigating Hormonal Health and Finding the Right Doctor
(31:42 ) The Role of Supplements and Hormone Replacement Therapy
(33:53 ) Addressing Joint Health and Insulin Resistance
(36:50 ) Overcoming Overwhelm and Building Healthy Habits
(41:31 ) Resources for Health and Wellness
(45:48 ) Embracing Worth Beyond Weight
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Resources from today’s show:
Conversation with Ruth Soukup about weight loss
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