Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right—eating better, trying to fast, doing the workouts—and yet your energy still crashes, your brain feels foggy, or your sleep just won’t improve?

In this powerful conversation with bestselling author and health educator Ben Azadi, we explore what it really means to get your body back on your side. It’s not through more control or more willpower—it’s through listening, pausing and realigning with what your body is already trying to tell you.

Ben’s message is one I know so many of us need to hear right now: your body isn’t broken. It’s wise. And when you remove the interference (stress, disconnection, overdoing) it remembers how to heal.

Inside the episode, we talk about:

•Why the nervous system is the starting point for metabolic health

•How Ben recovered from burnout and a panic attack in the middle of his book launch

•What fasting looks like when it’s in tune with your hormones (especially during perimenopause)

•The surprising connection between cortisol, glucose spikes, and weight plateaus

•How to use tools like HRV, CGMs, and body cues to actually listen to your stress response

•Why joy, play, and oxytocin are just as important as nutrition when it comes to healingYou’ll also hear Ben share his personal health rock-bottom and the mindset shift that helped him rebuild his body and come back home to himself. This one is about so much more than fasting.

Resources:

•Metabolic Freedom by Ben Azadi: https://amzn.to/41lWpAZ

•Learn more about Ben:https://www.benazadi.com

•Follow Ben on Instagram:@‌thebenazadi

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling dismissed or told “that’s just your hormones”—this episode is for you.

Melissa sits down with sisters Renee Belz and Lauren Sambataro (aka the Biohacker Babes) for a real conversation about what it means to take your health back. From brain fog and burnout to restless sleep and stress that never quits, they break down what’s really going on in your body and how to start feeling better with simple, doable tools. No overwhelm. No crazy routines. Just powerful reminders that your body isn’t broken, it’s actually trying to talk to you.

In this episode, we break down:

-What biohacking really means for women (and why Renee and Lauren prefer bioharmonizing)

-How to use HRV (heart rate variability) to track your stress and build resilience

-Circadian rhythm basics and why your morning light matters more than your supplements

-What “social jetlag” is—and how to get back in sync-Why emotional stress can show up as physical pain (and what to do about it)-The real reason it’s hard to rest—and how to start rewiring your nervous system

-How to stop outsourcing your health and rebuild trust in your body

Resources:

The DNA Company Genetic Testing: https://thednacompany.com/

Optimal HRV App: https://www.optimalhrv.com/

Biohacker Babes website: https://thebiohackerbabes.com/The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748?crid=34NO4JATUC806&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-HfwhfcCzO3-23Js48DRcIUPDT7iz1CFqWO55pGBAxyW0-aPGoooPIzM6Vs9Rv5yWwV-zlI6xdxtxabjVbOpIc7qcUsFOHney54P9ciCU4XuRqwbQX6rZ_P2KoLG7RKndwKBPBC6lrTQ06AWXsJ5WAR68DkGfhsJK1oHcJxchjzJdGz22yDsTVjOTVnYzLmbjKt5ZVx46TiqyNPxA38_OXb6euD5aXeHpJltb5VkEaI.dvEVMPj8PSg9g2CTDoCPCLibK9eXUxtVyF-TZel9bbc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1749818282&sprefix=the+body+keep,aps,522&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=jasonsonners-20&linkId=177517d449e48bb34ba10fdf8766eac2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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The Biohacker Babes: https://www.instagram.com/biohacker_babes https://www.facebook.com/biohackerbabes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renee-belz-lauren-sambataro/id1470189843

If you’re a woman navigating midlife or even just beginning to ask yourself, “Who am I outside of everything I’ve done for others?”—this episode is going to feel like an exhale.I sat down with the brilliant Dr. Mindy Pelz, fasting expert and author of Fast Like a Girl, to have one of the most real, raw, and freeing conversations I’ve ever had on the podcast. We talked about what it really looks like to come home to yourself as a woman, especially through perimenopause and menopause—not just through protocols or checklists, but through self-trust, nervous system healing, and unlearning all the ways we’ve been trained to abandon ourselves.In this episode, we explore:•Why menopause can be a portal to your most grounded, powerful self•The hormonal hierarchy that governs your body—and how stress affects everything•What happens to the female brain post-menopause (and why it can feel like freedom)•How to stop outsourcing your worth and start honoring your true pace•Mindy’s journey of learning to be alone, heal her inner child, and reclaim her peaceThe anchor tools that helped her regulate her nervous system and reconnect with herself•Why rhythm (not productivity) is the key to female vitalityThis conversation isn’t just about hormones. It’s about becoming the woman you were always meant to be.Resources:•Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://amzn.to/3JuAMW8•Dr. Mindy’s Website:https://drmindypelz.comFollow Dr. Mindy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz

Ever feel like you’re standing at a crossroads: exhausted, overextended, and wondering is this really how I want to keep doing life?In this episode, I’m joined by hormone expert and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder for a conversation that’s part science, part soul, and all heart. We talk about what happens when your body starts saying no for you and what it really means to listen.From motherhood and burnout to perimenopause and book obsessions, this is an honest, funny, and healing conversation about choosing a different path, one that actually feels good in your body.You’ll learn:-Why your hormones aren’t sabotaging you (and what they’re actually trying to tell you)-How to know when your body’s asking for rest—not just more discipline-What the “fork in the road” moment really looks like in everyday life-How books, joy, and nervous system check-ins can be medicine-Why overdoing is often just a trauma pattern in disguise—and how to shift it-The power of asking better questions like: “What would I love today?”-Why community is one of the most underrated hormone-balancing tools we haveYou don’t have to figure this out alone. You’re not broken. And there is a way to feel better, without adding more to your to-do list.Resources:Preorder The Perimenopause Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Perimenopause-...-Dr. Mariza’s hormonal support products: https://store.drmariza.com/?_gl=1*pcs...-Join Book Nook: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/...-Dr. Mariza’s website: www.drmariza.com-Follow: / drmarizasnyder and / drmariza

You’re doing all the right things: being responsible, showing up, checking the boxes. But deep down, does something still feel off?You’re tired, not just physically, but emotionally. And no matter how many routines or wellness tips you follow, it’s like your light just isn’t shining as brightly anymore. In this video, I talk about the one piece of self-care that’s often overlooked but might just be the key to feeling like you again. Not supplements. Not rest. But PLAY.If you:Feel like you’ve forgotten how to just enjoy something without a purposeCrave a sense of lightness, but don’t know where to beginAre burnt out but too busy to “do rest” the traditional wayMiss the version of yourself who used to laugh, explore, or get lost in something funWant to reconnect with joy but feel awkward, stuck, or unsure howNeed something simple, gentle, and actually doable to help you feel more alive This is your invitation to begin again—with just two minutes a day. Join the community to access the 30-Day Play Challenge and start creating more joy, one small moment at a time: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/...

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If you’ve ever stood in front of your mirror wondering what all those ingredients in your skincare are actually doing to your body… this one’s for you.

We’re joined by Trina Felber: nurse, entrepreneur, and the brains behind the clean beauty movement, for a real, honest conversation about what’s really hiding in our skincare, how it can mess with our hormones, and why some of the products we trust most might actually be aging our skin instead of helping it glow.

We also share our own stories about switching to clean beauty and how it’s less about being perfect and more about feeling good in your skin. You don’t need a 12-step routine—you just need to know what works for you.

Whether you're clean-curious or already deep in your clean girl era, this episode is a cozy, info-packed guide to feeling more empowered in your skincare choices.

In this episode, we break down:

• How to read a product label in 5 seconds flat

• Ingredients to avoid—and how they can impact your hormones

• Why “natural” doesn’t always mean safe

• What your skincare might be doing to your microbiome (yes, your skin has one too!)

• Super simple DIY swaps that won’t take over your life

• How to start transitioning without throwing out everything you own

• Why clean beauty is really about supporting your whole body—not just your face

Resources mentioned in this episode:

▶︎ Join Trina’s Holistic Health & Beauty Rest Program: https://courses.trinafelber.com/our-course?am_id=melissa7579
▶︎ Get Trina’s free Clean Beauty Checklist: https://offer.trinafelber.com/clean-beauty-checklist-download?am_id=melissasonners

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What if your hormones weren’t the problem, but the result of a deeper imbalance?

In this episode, we chat with hormone expert and triple board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of The Hormone Fix. Together, we explore how burnout, grief, and everyday stressors silently impact our hormones and why oxytocin, connection, and joy may be the missing piece.

Dr. Anna shares her personal journey through infertility, early menopause, and deep personal loss—and how she rebuilt her health from the inside out. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t just about lab tests and supplements. It’s about play, presence, and honoring your body’s natural rhythms.

You’ll learn:

• Why stress and cortisol are at the root of so many hormone symptoms

• The connection between oxytocin, joy, and hormonal balance

• How trauma, loss, and grief can change your physiology—and how to heal

• Why your urine pH might be the easiest health tool you’re not using

• Simple daily shifts that create more energy, ease, and hormonal harmony

RESOURCES:

• Grab my favorite red light - The Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired Use code INSPIRED for 10% off!

• Take the Free Hormone Quiz: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/hormone-toxicity-questionnaire

• Join the Girlfriend Doctor Community: https://drannacabeca.com/products/the-girlfriend-doctor-club-membership-monthly

• Try Dr. Anna’s Ketone + pH Test Strips: https://drannacabeca.com/products/dr-anna-cabeca-keto-alkaline-weight-loss-solution-urinalysis-test-strips?uid=11&oid=1&affid=8101936&creative_id=3

• Read The Hormone Fix: https://amzn.to/4kqwH7m

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• Connect with Dr. Anna:

  • Website: https://drannacabeca.com/

  • Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

  
  

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What if your pelvic floor symptoms were your body’s way of asking you to slow down and listen?

In this episode, Dr. Melissa chats with physical therapist Christina Walsh, a pelvic floor expert and co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler, about how healing the pelvic floor goes far beyond kegels. Christina shares her deeply personal journey, why so many women are still struggling in silence, and how pelvic health is connected to everything from your nervous system to your creativity.

This is a heart-opening conversation filled with hope, real talk, and simple tools that will leave you feeling empowered in your body.

You’ll Learn:

• Why 50% of women experience pelvic floor challenges—and most suffer in silence

• The surprising connection between pelvic dysfunction, stress, and your nervous system

• Why over-tight doesn’t mean strong (and what to do about it)

• A gentle 5-minute position that supports pelvic healing and nervous system regulation

• Why it’s never too late—and never too early—to start healing

RESOURCES:

• Take the Free Quiz: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/quiz

• Try the Free Decompression Position: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/relief

• Explore the Signature Program ($50 off with code INSPIRED): https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram

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