On her 36th birthday and the one year anniversary of the podcast, MBM host Helene Kusman shares her experience managing blood sugar, cholesterol and becoming the CEO of her own health. She gets into how she tested 100+ biomarkers to uncover hidden health issues without having to visit a doctor or go through insurance. Helene addresses questions she has gotten from the audience about wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) and the metabolic health results that led her to do so. She also shares about her Integrative Nutrition training as a component of taking control of her health. If you feel the call to better understand and take back your power in managing and optimizing your health, this episode is for you!

In this episode:

-How Helene has shifted from a passive to active role in taking control of her wellness

-Healthspan versus Lifespan and why it matters as moms

-Helene’s experience using the Function platform to test and understand health biomarkers

-Using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and the Levels app to individualize blood sugar balance

-Blood sugar balancing discoveries Helene had from wearing a CGM

-Helene’s hacks for starting meals that blunted glucose spikes even when eating dessert

-The “healthy” foods that had the worst glucose spikes for Helene

-The protein bars and crackers that had the most stable glucose responses for Helene

-Typical cholesterol blood panels vs. the Lipoprotein Fractionated test that uncovered Helene’s hidden cholesterol issues

-Exercise, diet and lifestyle changes Helene has made to optimize blood sugar balance and improving cholesterol

-Why Helene has started to prioritize and how she makes time for both cardio and meditation

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In today’s conversation, Dr. Corina Dunlap shares how to heal common skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and Rosacea by getting to the root cause. She is a mom of two, licensed Naturopathic Doctor and founder/CEO of Naturopathic by Design. Dr. Corina Dunlap discusses both the “outside in” and “inside out” causes of skin issues such as a hormone or gut imbalances. She shares diet, supplement, and product considerations for resolving skin issues through this root cause approach.

We discuss:

-Hormone imbalances that can be a root cause of Acne

-Mechanical or “outside in” causes of skin concerns and how to avoid them

-The gut/skin connection, immune system and inflammatory response

-Common foods that can flare up each specific issue from Acne to Rosacea

-How to resolve skin issues with temporary dietary eliminations

-Differences between root causes of Psoriasis, Eczema, Rosacea and Keratosis Pelaris

-Foods, herbs, spices and supplements that support resolving skin issues

-Household and personal care products to avoid and how to choose better options for skin health

-Ideas for natural approaches to anti-aging

-Dr. Corina Dunlap’s journey of having her kids at 38 and 40 after miscarriage

-Tips for supporting your kids’ immune systems naturally, letting go of health anxiety and trusting the body’s ability to heal

If you’ve tried everything to resolve your skin issues, today’s episode will help you finally figure out the root cause and actionable steps to heal.

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Learn more about her clinic Naturopathic by Design here

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Evidence Based Birth Founder and CEO Dr. Rebecca Dekker joins Helene to discuss all things birth interventions, from epidurals to inductions, C-Sections and everything you need to know. This is a judgement free conversation that breaks down the research you can consider to understand your birth options and make evidence based choices that feel intuitively right for you and your family.

We discuss:

-What is routine versus evidence based when it comes to birth interventions

-How to build your support team, choose a provider and prepare your birth plans

-Everything you need to know about epidurals: effectiveness, risks, benefits and considerations

-Natural and medical induction methods and surprising research to consider

-Navigating elective versus medically necessary inductions and why they’re becoming more common than ever

-How the Midwifery and Obstetrics model can differ when it comes to birth interventions

-What the evidence says about eating and birth

-Cesarean sections and when they’re elective versus medically necessary

-Specific tips and scripts for decision making conversations with your birth provider

-Dr. Dekker’s story of becoming a mom of 3 and how her experiences inspired her founding Evidence Based Birth

Whether you are pregnant with your first or your fourth baby, this conversation will help you better understand your birth options and how to weight the evidence in making informed decisions!

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Full episode webpage here

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Check out the EBB blog and programs

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.