Laurie Lewis is the founder of Fast Forward Wellness. For Laurie, menopause dealt a crushing blow: brain fog, lack of balance, memory loss, intense joint pain, and the sudden gain of 50 pounds. She tried everything she knew to feel better. After years of struggle, Laurie read about Intermittent Fasting and started that very same … Continue reading How an Eating Window Can Support Weight Loss as You Age
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Intermittent Fasting for Hormone Health
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best-selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a 2x TEDx speaker, and the host of Everyday Wellness podcast. Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health. This episode covers the benefits of intermittent fasting for women, taking into account specific needs during phases of … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting for Hormone Health
How Cycle Syncing Supports Hormone Health, Fertility, and Sex Drive
Most women don’t know the concept of cycle syncing and how empowering it can be to track every phase of your cycle and support your body accordingly. This episode goes into detail about the importance of understanding hormone fluctuations that impact fertility, health, and even sex drive. Susana Puelles is a holistic hormone & fertility … Continue reading How Cycle Syncing Supports Hormone Health, Fertility, and Sex Drive
Hormones, Nutrition, and Strength Training as You Age
I had the privilege of hosting the incredible Linda Stephens, personal trainer and nutrition expert, on the latest episode of Sparking Wholeness podcast. We dive deep into the topic of women's health during the midlife stage and discussed a range of important issues. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation, which you can download … Continue reading Hormones, Nutrition, and Strength Training as You Age
What You Need to Know About Perimenopausal Weight Gain
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a renowned expert in the field of women's health, specializing in menopause and its various stages. With a deep understanding of the confusion surrounding menopausal terminology, Dr. Haver aims to educate and empower women to navigate this significant phase of their lives. In this episode, she sheds light on the … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Perimenopausal Weight Gain
Holistic Support for Healthy Perimenopause and Beyond
Leslie Bumpas is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and expert in Women's Wellness. Over the last ten years she has helped frustrated, mature women overcome the hurdles of aging by utilizing science-backed protocols designed to bring energy, vitality, and beauty back so they can enjoy life to the fullest. There should be no fear about aging: … Continue reading Holistic Support for Healthy Perimenopause and Beyond
Moving and My Mental Health
A few years ago, I said to my husband Richard, “Wouldn’t it be cool to have a type of counseling center that has regular counseling, all the helpful therapy support, along with nutrition, yoga, and other tools for healing?” He agreed it would be a great idea, and we said... “one day.” Well that one … Continue reading Moving and My Mental Health






