Ever feel like no matter how clean you eat, how many supplements you take, or how well you manage your stress—you’re still dealing with fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, or weight loss resistance?

I’ve been there too—and in this episode, we’re talking about a game-changing factor that’s often completely overlooked: your nervous system, specifically the vagus nerve.

This conversation with Dr. Tony Ebel dives deep into why so many of us are stuck in chronic exhaustion and low energy despite doing “everything right.” If you’ve been navigating perimenopause, digestive issues like bloating or IBS, hormone swings, or stubborn metabolism challenges, this one’s for you. You’ll learn how nervous system dysregulation affects hormone balance, gut health, and even how your body handles stress and detoxification.

We’ll explore how the HPATG axis, adrenal fatigue, cortisol, and inflammation are all downstream of a major system most of us don’t prioritize enough.

• A surprising root cause of brain fog and weight loss resistance that has nothing to do with your diet or workout.
• The overlooked connection between your gut health and vagus nerve—and how it affects bloating, constipation, and IBS.
• A subtle shift in your exercise routine that could totally transform your energy, metabolism, and hormone regulation.

Whether you're struggling with hormonal imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, or just feel like you’re running on empty, what Dr. Tony shares here is essential listening. You’ll leave with a new understanding of why your body’s “fight or flight” mode is working against your healing—and what you can start doing to shift into rest, regulation, and healing.

And here’s the best part: you don’t have to overhaul everything. Just learning how to regulate your nervous system could change how your hormones, energy, and gut function—permanently.

Tap play and let’s talk about what’s really holding you back from feeling better.

Struggling with bloating, IBS, constipation, fatigue, brain fog, or hormone imbalance? Get expert guidance on gut health, hormone balance, detox, nervous system regulation, weight loss resistance, and upleveling your health.

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This content is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise program.

This podcast is for women in perimenopause and beyond who are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, bloating, weight loss resistance, and unpredictable hormones. If you’re dealing with exhaustion, low energy, digestive discomfort, or hormone imbalances, you’ll learn how to support your metabolism, balance hormones naturally, beat IBS and bloating, and finally break through stubborn weight gain. Discover science-backed strategies to optimize digestion, improve gut health, and manage perimenopause symptoms—without restrictive diets or endless supplements. Whether it’s addressing estrogen dominance, blood sugar balance, or adrenal fatigue, this podcast gives you the tools to take control of your health and feel vibrant again. If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review or share it with a friend.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!

Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow, Just Ingredients Podcast, Longevity with Nathalie Niddam, Wellness Mama, The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Ancient Health Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, The Dr. Hyman Show, The Thyroid Fixer with Dr. Amie Hornaman, Treated with Dr. Sara, Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin, Better! with Dr. Stephanie, Energized with Dr. Mariza

Feeling stuck in a cycle of fatigue, brain fog, and hormone chaos? Wondering why no matter how “healthy” you eat, your energy stays low or your weight won't budge? You’re not alone—and it may not be your fault. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist and environmental health expert, to talk about something that affects every single one of us but rarely gets discussed: the toxic chemical overload hiding in our everyday lives.

We unpack how environmental chemicals are silently disrupting your hormone balance, gut health, and immune system—especially during perimenopause and menopause, when your body is already more sensitive to stress, inflammation, and hormonal shifts. You’ll hear how toxins are linked to weight loss resistance, IBS, exhaustion, thyroid dysfunction, and even autoimmune flares.

Dr. Cohen shares her signature “4 A’s” method to detox your life—without obsessing or aiming for perfection. From common kitchen swaps to what’s lurking in your self-care routine (yep, even your garbage bags), we get into the everyday habits that silently sabotage your metabolism and energy—and how to reclaim your vitality, one simple change at a time.

Key Points (Listen for the 'how' in the full episode):

• The everyday products disrupting your hormone balance and gut health—especially during perimenopause
• How immune-disrupting chemicals could be triggering inflammation, fatigue, and autoimmune flares
• A subtle hormone shift that might explain your energy crashes—and how to fix it without relying on coffee
• The surprising link between toxins and brain fog, and the four simple steps Dr. Cohen recommends to detox smarter (not harder)

If you’re doing “all the right things” for your health but still dealing with bloating, mood swings, constipation, or low energy, it’s time to look deeper. Toxins are the hidden variable no one talks about—but they’re quietly impacting your metabolism, hormone balance, and gut health. This episode helps you understand the “why” behind your symptoms and gives you a practical place to start.

Ready to clear the confusion and reclaim your health?
Tune in and learn how to assess, avoid, and gently detox without the overwhelm. Because true hormone balance, digestion, and energy start with removing what’s blocking your body from healing.

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This content is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise program.

This podcast is for women entering perimenopause and beyond who are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, bloating, weight loss resistance, and unpredictable hormones. If you’re dealing with exhaustion, low energy, brain fog, bloating, IBS, constipation, digestive discomfort, histamine issues, migraines, anxiety or hormone imbalances this show is for you. You’ll learn how to support your metabolism, balance hormones naturally, beat IBS and bloating, and finally break through stubborn weight gain. Discover science-backed strategies to optimize digestion, improve gut health, and manage perimenopause symptoms and other hormonal imbalances—without restrictive diets or endless supplements. Whether it’s addressing estrogen dominance, blood sugar balance, or adrenal fatigue, this podcast gives you the tools to take control of your health and feel vibrant again.

If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review or share it with a friend.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!

Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow, Just Ingredients Podcast, Longevity with Nathalie Niddam, Wellness Mama, The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Ancient Health Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, The Dr. Hyman Show, The Thyroid Fixer with Dr. Amie Hornaman, Treated with Dr. Sara, Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin, Better! with Dr. Stephanie, Energized with Dr. Mariza