• The Art and Science of Boosting Your Health with Hormones and HRT
    Feb 27 2026
    Our hormones are essential to our mental and physical health, yet we often don't understand (or we minimize) the key role hormones play in fostering our wellbeing. And to make matters worse, many--or dare I say most – medical practitioners are not given adequate training when it comes to understanding the role hormones play in the health of our bones, heart, muscles, and brain. And when our bodily systems are not functioning well – whether we're experiencing issues such as a lack of focus, sleep disruption, weight gain, or low libido – our mental health can be deeply affected. Today, I'm joined by a top medical expert, Carrie Levine, who will help us discover key components of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and so much more. Topics discussed include mental heath, depression, psychotherapy, support, physical health, hormones, HRT, hormone replacement therapy, estrogen, progesterone, progestin, DHEA, HPA Axis, cortisol, stress, stress management, exercise, resistance training, weight training, carbohydrates, protein, testosterone, Women's Health Initiative, menopause, perimenopause, post-menopause, relationships, A1C, blood glucose, sex, and libido. Please note that this episode contains sensitive material; listener discretion is advised. Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911," "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline), or SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). As applicable, additional resources may be provided in the show notes. Non-Emergency Online Mental Health Information:https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationships IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert is offering medical or psychological direction or advice; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_carlamanly_imperfect_loveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyAging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached RelationshipsImperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:EtsyAmazonConnect with Carrie:Website: https://carrielevine.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrielevine.cnm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarrieLevine.cnm/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-levine-cnm/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/
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  • Uncomplicating Wellness: Simple Tips for Boosting Your Body and Mind!
    Feb 20 2026
    Have you been bombarded with messages encouraging you to buy into the next greatest supplement, wellness hack, or fitness routine? Do you get exhausted from wrestling with contradictory information when it comes to wellness advice? If you're like me, it's easy to get confused when it comes to making the right personal choices on the ever-changing wellness journey. Today, I'm very excited to bring you a wealth of simple wisdom from a top-notch nutrition educator, Jenn Trepeck. Jenn is a health coach and author who offers straightforward, can-do steps for uncomplicating wellness. Topics discussed include wellness, mental health, physical health, exercise, habit formation, habit change, resolutions, eating, exercise, healthy eating, weight loss, weight gain, nutrition, willpower, and longevity. Please note that this episode may contain sensitive material; listener discretion is advised. Emergency Assistance Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911" or "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline). As applicable, additional resources may be provided in the show notes. Non-Emergency Online Mental Health Information:https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationships IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert is offering medical or psychological direction or advice; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_carlamanly_imperfect_loveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyAging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached RelationshipsImperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:EtsyAmazonConnect with Jenn Trepeck:Website: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/ https://www.instagram.com/saladwithasideoffriespod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTrepeck/ https://www.facebook.com/Saladwithasideoffriespodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifertrepeck Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_carlamanly_imperfect_loveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyAging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached RelationshipsImperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:EtsyAmazonLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/
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  • The Empowering, Healing Journey of Trauma & PTSD Recovery
    Feb 13 2026
    Recovering from trauma isn't easy. In fact, it can be a lifetime of work. Yet all too often, I've found that even people suffering from serious trauma, including complex PTSD, expect themselves to heal quickly or without any psychological support. In real life, however, healing from trauma takes time, gentle effort, and perseverance. As it's not always easy to access professional psychological support, self-help work is often a great source of healing and support. Today, I'm joined by a psychotraumatologist and author Ybe Casteleyn, who will guide us into the healing journey of trauma recovery. Topics discussed include trauma, somatic therapy, mindfulness, emotions, feelings, alcoholism, parenting, emotional abuse, physical abuse, trauma self-help, psychological support, criticism, self-development, inner child, and self-compassion. Please note that this episode contains sensitive material; listener discretion is advised. Emergency Assistance Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911," "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline), or SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Additional informational is in the show notes. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert is offering medical or psychological direction or advice; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_carlamanly_imperfect_loveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyAging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached RelationshipsImperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:EtsyAmazonConnect with Ybe Casteleyn:Website: http://www.thehealingpowerofpain.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehealingpowerofpain/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybe-casteleyn-805b11119/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/
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  • Reduce BIG Stressors with LITTLE Moments of Mindfulness
    Feb 6 2026
    Feeling anxious, worried, or depressed? Do you experience stress-related issues with your sleep, diet, work, or relationships? If so, you're in the company of over a billion other people whose lives are negatively impacted by stress every day--and the problem is growing worse over time. And as stress feeds a host of emotional, mental, and physical problems, it's important to find easy ways to slow down and de-stress. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Alexander Ross, a fascinating, London-based NHS psychotherapist, medical doctor, lecturer, and meditation expert who will offer us key insights into the art of stress reduction and self-healing with compassion, goodwill, and calm. Dr. Ross helps us see that we can face life's big stressors more easily when we cultivate little habits that feed internal peace and calm. Topics discussed include mindfulness, breathing exercises, breathwork, meditation, NHS, psychological care, support, stress, mental health issues, depression, anxiety, suicide, suicidality, emotions, distress, mental health support, joy, psychotherapy, relationships, connection, cortisol, stress response, habit change, neuroplasticity, and self-development.Please note that this episode may contain sensitive material; listener discretion is advised.Emergency Assistance Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling “911” or “988” (Suicide and Crisis Hotline). Support/informational links are in the show notes.IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert in this (or any episode) is offering medical or psychological direction; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationshipsConnect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_carlamanly_imperfect_loveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyAging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached RelationshipsImperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:EtsyAmazonConnect with Dr. Alexander Ross:Website: https://www.arosspsychotherapy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralexanderrossLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/
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    48 mins
  • Feeling Challenged? Create Your Amazing Life Path!
    Jan 30 2026
    Does your life path sometimes feel like a wild obstacle course with unforeseen changes and challenges at every turn? If you've encountered unexpected shifts in your relationships, work life, finances, or health, you know how daunting and stressful they can be. Yet when we learn to embrace the hurdles life brings us, we can use them to shape our stories and path in life. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson, a fabulous family medicine and public health physician and author, who will offer her wit and wisdom on growing and making meaning from the changes life brings our way. Topics discussed include chosen family, life challenges, medical issues, vulnerability, stories, meaning, self-development, marriage, children, dreams, connection, friendships, change, new experiences, sadness, and hope.Please note that this episode may contain sensitive material; listener discretion is advised.Emergency Assistance Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling “911” or “988” (Suicide and Crisis Hotline). Support/informational links are in the show notes.IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert in this (or any episode) is offering medical or psychological direction; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_carlamanly_imperfect_loveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyAging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached RelationshipsImperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:EtsyAmazonConnect with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson:Website: http://www.rebeccanthompson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-thompson-md-msc-99458a65/ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/
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    46 mins
  • Heal Your Body, Mind, and Spirit with the Power of Sound
    Jan 23 2026
    The sounds around us can be harmful – or helpful – to our mental, emotional, and physical health. Loud noises such as sirens and heavy daily traffic can trigger the brain's threat response, and this can damage our well-being in the short and long term. Yet when we mindfully choose to bring soothing sounds into our lives, the benefits can be tremendous. Whether you enjoy the gentle flow of a song melody, the sounds of nature, or a singing bowl, the healing power of sound awaits you. Today, I'm joined by a renowned pioneer in the world of sound and music medicine, Professor Jeralyn Glass, for a soothing journey into the healing power of sound.Topics discussed include sound, healing, music, hearing, television, TV, news, social media, crystals, alchemy, singing bowls, ancient healing practices, meditation, cancer, stress, threat response, cortisol, medical doctors, science, frequencies, chakras, yoga, primordial sound, energy, sacred spaces, anxiety, stress response, music, relationships, communication, and sound bathing.Please note that this episode contains sensitive material; listener discretion is advised.Emergency Assistance Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911," "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline), or SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Additional informational is in the show notes. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert is offering medical or psychological direction or advice; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend (https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Fear-Carla-Marie-Manly/dp/1641701218)Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly (https://www.amazon.com/Date-Smart-Transform-Relationships-Fearlessly/dp/1641704675)Aging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond (https://www.amazon.com/Aging-Joyfully-Optimal-Relationships-Fulfillment/dp/1641701412)The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships (https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Imperfect-Love-Creating-Relationships/dp/1641709057)Imperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1757477615/imperfect-love-reflection-oracle-cards)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Imperfect-Love-Reflection-Oracle-Cards/dp/B0D1Z5M4YK)Connect with Prof. Jeralyn Glass:Website: https://www.crystalcadence.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalcadencela/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalcadencela/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqJQkuTKj6u8ZiUAFGVC3wLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/
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  • The HUGE Health Benefits of Reducing Stress and Eating Well!
    Jan 16 2026
    Whether you're approaching your 30s, 40s, 50s, or are well into your later years, you're likely experiencing big and little health changes that may make your life seem messy and out of balance. Yet all too often, we don't get the caring medical attention we deserve and need. This can have a huge impact on everything from your body image and moods to your physical health and relationships. And if you add perimenopause and menopause into the mix, life can get even trickier and more challenging. Could paying attention to stress and healthy food be the key? Today, I'm joined by a wise and wonderful functional medical practitioner, Carrie Levine, who knows how messy health and life can be. Author of the fabulous book "Whole Woman Health: A Guide to Creating Wellness for Any Age and Stage," Carrie offers powerful tools to help you be your best self at every age and stage of life. Topics discussed include stress, work-life balance, sleep, whole foods, healthy foods, relationships, relaxation, self-care, vegetables, vagal nerve, cortisol, biochemistry, gut health, women's issues, HRT, hormones, and sex drive.Please note that this episode may contain sensitive material; listener discretion is advised.Emergency Assistance Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling “911” or “988” (Suicide and Crisis Hotline). Support/informational links are in the show notes.IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert in this (or any episode) is offering medical or psychological direction; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyAging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached RelationshipsImperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:EtsyAmazonConnect with Carrie Levine:Website: https://carrielevine.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrielevine.cnm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarrieLevine.cnm/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-levine-cnm/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/
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  • From Chaos to Calm: The Secret to Healthy, Confident Parenting at Every Age
    Jan 9 2026
    As parents, we often expect ourselves to be completely calm – and even perfect – no matter what comes our way. Yet, in real life, it's all too easy to get stressed and reactive when parenting gets challenging. Internal and external demands can become overwhelming and knock us off center--and this can raise big feelings such as disappointment, anger, and self-doubt. So what are the secrets to creating the inner peace that lets us (more often than not) respond to parenting and other life demands with wisdom, calm, and grace? Today, I'm joined by parenting expert and MamaZen co-founder, Irin Rubin, who will help us explore this deeply important topic. Topics discussed include maternal depression, post-partum depression, perinatal depression, co-regulation, mindset, flooding, motherhood, parenting, support, hypnotherapy, CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, mom rage, self-care, self-awareness, mindfulness, baby showers, community, well-being, and mental health.Please note that this episode may contain sensitive material; listener discretion is advised.Emergency Assistance Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling “911” or “988” (Suicide and Crisis Hotline). Support/informational links are in the show notes.IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert in this (or any episode) is offering medical or psychological direction; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_carlamanly_imperfect_loveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyAging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached RelationshipsImperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:EtsyAmazonConnect with Irin Rubin:Website: www.mamazen.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamazenapp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamazenappLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/
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