Ready for the solutions? In Part 2 of my conversation with Dawn Strength, certified integrative nutrition health coach, we move beyond why your body feels different into how to support it naturally.

We cover: ✅ The discovery & repair phases for gut healing ✅ How to identify and remove inflammatory foods ✅ Supplements & foods that support gut lining and hormone balance ✅ Nutritional guidelines for protein, healthy fats, and carbs ✅ How cycle syncing and metabolic flexibility can help you feel energized again

If you’re ready to shift from frustration to empowerment, this episode will give you the practical tools you need to feel like yourself again.

Dawn Strengths Bio:

Dawn Strength is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC) with over four years of experience guiding clients to transform their health using a personalized, root-cause approach. With a background in science and sustainability—holding both a B.S. in Environmental Studies and an M.S. in Sustainability from Slippery Rock University—Dawn blends evidence-based strategies with holistic, lifestyle-centered care. Dawn currently works at Freedom Integrative Wellness, a Functional and Integrative Medicine Clinic in Fort Mill where she is the Health Coach. She also is a board member for ReSET, an organization that empowers youth to recognize, manage, and grow through mental health challenges.

Her journey into health coaching was deeply personal. After autoimmune and gut health challenges abruptly ended her collegiate soccer career, Dawn became passionate about the healing power of food, mindset, and nervous system regulation. Today, she helps clients uncover and address the root causes of chronic symptoms through a unique approach that integrates functional nutrition, movement, stress resilience, and whole-person support.

Before coaching, Dawn spent over a decade in corporate sustainability and green building design, with a focus on non-toxic living and indoor environmental health—perspectives that still influence her work.

Dawn lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with her husband, two sons, and their dog. Outside of coaching, you’ll find her hiking, practicing yoga, gardening, or cheering at flag football and ninja warrior competitions.

Dawn is passionate about helping others reclaim vibrant health from the inside out—one sustainable habit at a time.

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Are you feeling frustrated with stubborn weight gain, cravings, fatigue, or mood swings—even though you’re “doing all the right things”? You’re not alone.

In this first part of my conversation with Dawn Strength, certified integrative nutrition health coach, we unpack what’s really happening in perimenopause and beyond, including:

• How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shift over time
• What cortisol really does to your body under stress
• How insulin resistance affects your metabolism and fat storage
• Why the same workouts and diets no longer give the same results

Your body isn’t working against you—it’s just asking for a new kind of support. Start here to understand the why behind the changes you’re feeling, and in Episode 10 which releases August 13, we’ll dive into the how to feel better again.

What does it really mean to manifest the life you desire—and how do you start? In this inspiring episode of Women’s Wellness Authority, Diana sits down with life coach and educator Katy Kerschner to talk about the courage it takes to ask for more, live unapologetically, and align with your true path. Together, they unpack the power of mindset, the importance of community, and why small intentional steps can spark big transformation.

Katy shares her journey from classroom teacher to holistic coach, and Diana reflects on her own leap into a life more aligned with family, freedom, and purpose. Whether you’re ready for a career shift, personal growth, or a spiritual reset, this episode reminds you that the life you’re dreaming of isn’t just possible—it’s already calling you forward.

#manifestation, #mindset, #womenswellness, #lifecoach, #spiritualgrowth, #intuitivehealing, #personaldevelopment, #transformationjourney

Katy Kerschner Bio:

Katy Kerschner is the founder of Harmony. Balance. Wellness. She is a proud mother, wellness practitioner, public schools educator, yoga instructor, life coach, retreat host, global activist and nutritional guide. She holds a 200 hour teaching certificate from Saraswati’s Yoga Joint, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in dance, Master’s Degree in Education and is certified in Reiki, Raindrop Technique, Applied Vitaflex and Emotional Release.
A word from Katy about her love of yoga and healing:
“Since I was 16, yoga and movement have been what keep me healthiest; physically, mentally, and spiritually, and the more I connect with people, the greater my passion is to give the gift of wellness to others. My personal yoga and wellness practices have been my guide throughout my adult life, as I explore a myriad of healing modalities to best serve my clients, physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.”

How to access Katy:

https://www.instagram.com/katy.kerschner/

What happens when the kids are grown, the house is quiet, and you're no longer sure who you are beyond the roles you've always played? In this heartfelt episode of Women’s Wellness Authority, host Diana Ruszkowski sits down with Kimberly Jarboe, a former educator and stay-at-home mom who completely reinvented herself at 50—becoming a thriving real estate professional after decades of prioritizing everyone but herself.

Together, they explore the emotional reality of empty nesting, identity shifts, fear of starting over, and what it really takes to step into your next chapter. Kimberly shares how she moved through doubt, isolation, and the “messy middle” to rediscover her voice, passion, and power—and how her story can inspire yours.

If you've ever wondered, “Now what?”—this episode is for you. Reinvention doesn’t have a deadline. It just takes one brave step.

#emptynest, #womenswellness, #midlifetransformation, #reinvention, #selfdiscovery, #healingjourney, #motherhoodidentity, #startover

In this heartfelt episode of Women’s Wellness Authority, host Diana Ruszkowski welcomes maternal wellness advocate and founder of Nest and Nurture, Mila Brady, to talk about the often-overlooked reality of postpartum care. Together, they explore what it really takes to thrive in the early stages of motherhood—beyond the baby shower and birth plan.

Mila shares her personal postpartum journey during the pandemic and how it inspired her to create community-centered support for new moms. From postpartum rage to emotional planning, nutrition, and building your village, this episode is an empowering reminder: you matter too. Whether you're a first-time mom or juggling multiple children, it's never too late to prioritize your healing, rest, and support.

👉 If you’ve ever felt unseen or overwhelmed in your motherhood journey, this conversation will leave you feeling supported, validated, and not so alone.

#motherhoodsupport, #postpartumhealing, #maternalhealth, #momlife, #youmattertoo, #postpartumplanning, #mentalhealthformoms, #nestandnurture

In this eye-opening episode of Women's Wellness Authority, I’m joined by Gaye Walden, a certified holistic health coach and founder of Holistic Breast Health in Charlotte, NC. We explore what every woman deserves to know about breast health—beyond the mammogram.

Gaye breaks down the difference between mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, and the often-overlooked thermography—a radiation-free, FDA-registered screening that offers a proactive, inflammation-focused view of breast health. You’ll learn how dense breast tissue affects screening accuracy, how the lymphatic system plays a critical role in detoxification, and why lifestyle choices like bra type, movement, and product ingredients matter more than you think.

This episode is packed with insights for women who want to take charge of their health—not just react to it. If you've ever felt confused or disempowered about your screening options, this conversation will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to advocate for your body.

Bonus: Gaye shares actionable tips you can implement today to reduce inflammation and support long-term breast wellness—naturally.

👇 Resources & links mentioned in this episode are in the description below.

How to Reach Gaye:

https://holisticbreasthealth.com/

https://www.facebook.com/share/1C321qNdFE/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.instagram.com/gayewalden?igsh=YjVybjcyNHhydXJn

National Ultrasound Organization: https://www.herscan.com/

#thermography, #breasthealth, #densebreasts, #functionalmedicine, #womenswellness, #lymphatichealth, #inflammation, #preventivecare #thermography, #breasthealth, #densebreasts, #functionalmedicine, #womenswellness, #lymphatichealth, #inflammation, #preventivecare, #holistichealing, #naturalhealth, #womenshealth, #proactivewellness, #selfadvocacy, #radiationfree, #estrogendominance, #hormonebalance, #detoxsupport, #breastthermography, #integrativehealth, #lymphaticsystem

Could mold be the root cause of your mysterious symptoms? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Diana Stafford, a board-certified MD and mold-literate functional medicine doctor, to explore how mold exposure silently disrupts your health. From fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalances to gut issues and chronic inflammation, we unpack why mold is often misdiagnosed or overlooked in conventional medicine.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors or frustrated by unexplained health issues, this episode may finally help you connect the dots.

You’ll learn:

• • What mold really is and where it hides
  • Common symptoms of mold toxicity and colonization
  • Why mold affects people differently
  • Mold Myths
  • Testing strategies for your home and your body
  • Dr. Stafford’s 4-phase mold detox protocol

• How to protect yourself and your family from mold exposure

  
  

  Diana Stafford, MD

  Diana Stafford, MD is a Board-Certified Physician and a member of the ISEAI (International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness) who has been in practice for 10 years.

  ​She completed her medical training at University of Virginia School of Medicine and residency in Washington, DC. She works with patients in an Integrative/Functional Medicine approach to achieve optimal health.

  ​She is also a Mold-Literate Practitioner who treats mold-related illnesses and other health issues related to environmental exposures. Dr. Diana believes that analyzing the root cause of health problems, not just adding another prescription to briefly allay the symptoms, is the true path to health and wellness.

  
  

  Resources:

• Connect with Dr. Diana on Social Media:

  https://www.facebook.com/thedetoxdocmd/

  https://www.instagram.com/thedetoxdoc_/

  https://www.youtube.com/@thedetoxdoc

  https://www.tiktok.com/@thedetoxdoc

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedetoxdoc/

  
  

  Website: https://www.doctorstafford.com/

  
  

  Books Published:

  Conquering Mold

  Candida Detox: A Doctor's Guide to Cleansing Candida and Restoring Your Health

  The Inner Journey: An Overview of Human Digestion, Diagnosing Abnormal Function, and Restoring Balance

  
  

  Plant-Based Non Toxic Cleaner: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=66b796f2ea394f000a7765cf&enrollerId=16077796&sponsorId=16077796&userName=Diana

  
  

  #moldtoxicity #moldillness #chronicinflammation #functionalmedicine #toxichealth #brainfogrelief #holistichealing #gutbrainconnection #womenshealthpodcast #rootcausemedicine #detoxprotocol #healyourhome

  
  

In this heartfelt and healing episode of Women's Wellness Authority, Diana sits down with her best friend and Reiki Master Teacher, Lori Ogden. Together, they explore the power of Reiki—what it is, how it works, and why it's so much more than “just energy work.”

Lori shares her personal path to becoming a Reiki healer, how energy can be channeled both in-person and at a distance, and why Reiki is like “a massage for your soul.” They also debunk common misconceptions and talk about how energy healing can support deep emotional and physical balance.

💫 Special Feature: Lori closes the episode with a calming, guided grounding meditation infused with distance Reiki—so find a quiet space and get ready to relax.

Whether you're Reiki-curious or already on your spiritual path, this episode invites you to experience healing from the inside out.

#reikihealing, #energyhealing, #guidedmeditation, #groundingpractice, #womenswellnesspodcast, #mindbodybalance, #spiritualselfcare, #holistichealingjourney