The Balanced Body Podcast

 In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Bekah Uhl, Trauma-Informed Bioenergetics Practitioner, to explore the deeper connections between unresolved trauma, mineral imbalances, and the nervous system that could be holding your body back.

We dive into:
 ✨ What bioenergetics really is (and how it gently uncovers hidden physiological + emotional blocks)
 ✨ The surprising way mineral balancing supports hormon...

Have you ever felt like your body changed overnight after 40… and nothing you used to do for weight loss works anymore?

You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.

In this empowering episode, I sit down with Celest Riojas — a fitness coach who has helped hundreds of women over 50 transform their bodies using sustainable fitness, simple nutrition, and mindset shifts that stick.

We dive deep into:

• Celest’s own journey and what inspired...

Are you feeling puffy, inflamed, exhausted, and frustrated with stubborn weight after summer? You are not alone — and it’s not your fault.

In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful, simple ways to reduce bloating, rebalance your energy, and gently restart fat loss naturally after a season of looser routines, late nights, and patio drinks.

We’ll talk about:

• Why your belly feels bloated even when you’re “eating healthy”
• How to stabi...

Are you navigating perimenopause or post-menopause and feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice on HRT? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with Katie Redding, Certified Midlife Specialist, FDN-P, and founder of Hormone Health Boss, to break down everything you need to know about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — from preparing your body and choosing the right treatment to monitoring results and advocating for y...

Motherhood isn’t about “bouncing back” — it’s about leaping forward.

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I sit down with Marlene Andersson — women’s mindset coach, toddler mom, and former elite CrossFit athlete — to unpack the real challenges and mindset shifts of motherhood.

We dive into:
 ✅ Why “bouncing back” is a trap and how to create a new, empowered identity as a mom
 ✅ Lessons from elite-level competition th...

If you’ve been feeling the whispers of hormone changes—irregular cycles, stubborn weight, mood shifts, hot flashes, or sluggish digestion—this episode is your invitation to stop ignoring them before your body has to scream.

I’m joined by Simmi Latulippe, an Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner and Menopause Coach, who has helped women navigate their perimenopausal and menopausal journey with more ease, energy, and confidence using the ho...

High-protein diets are having their moment — and yes, protein is incredible for women over 35 when it comes to metabolism, muscle, blood sugar, and hormones.

But here’s the problem: most women aren’t actually digesting and absorbing their protein properly… which means they’re not getting the results they think they are. And to make it worse? A lot of the protein they are eating is coming from processed sources or foods that are stra...

Wondering if there’s a natural way to support your hormones without jumping into hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to support your hormones naturally — whether you’re in your 30s, deep in perimenopause, or just starting to feel “off” and not like yourself.

We’ll dive into:

• Why hormone levels decline faster if your body’s already depleted
• The #1 hidden hormone disruptor no one’s talkin...

What’s the truth about hormone therapy—and is there really a link to cancer? In this must-listen episode, I sit down with Alannah Connealy, CEO of Raena Health and a leading women’s hormone health advocate, to talk all things BHRT vs. HRT, hormone safety, and how bioidentical solutions can support your energy, metabolism, mood, and long-term vitality.

We bust myths, break down the science, and explore how balanced hormones can be a ...

If you’ve been eating clean, working out, skipping wine, and still watching the scale creep up... this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, we’re breaking down why women 35+ are gaining weight despite doing “everything right.”

It’s not about willpower. It’s not about needing another macro plan. It’s about identifying the real, hidden blockers keeping your body stuck in fat-storing, energy-depleted mode...

Peptides are getting a lot of buzz in the functional medicine world—but for many women, there’s still confusion around what they are, how they work, and whether they’re actually worth it.

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Young, a double board-certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) who specializes in midlife hormone health and has a special interest in peptides and longevity medicine.

We’re breaking down ...

If you’ve been eating clean, working out, doing “everything right”—and your body still feels inflamed, bloated, tired, and stuck—this episode is for you. 

We’re unpacking one of the most overlooked tools in women’s health: the HTMA test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis). 

You’ll learn why this simple hair test reveals more than your blood work, how mineral imbalances drive weight loss resistance, low energy, and mood swings, and what to...

If you’ve been told endometriosis is just a hormone issue—or that a hysterectomy is your only option—you need this episode.

In today’s conversation, Monika Eva is joined by Sara Koenig, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Nutritionist who helps women with endometriosis and adenomyosis overcome the pain, bloating, and fatigue that’s been dismissed for far too long.

We go deep into:

• Why endo and adeno aren’t just hormon...

Struggling with dull skin, random breakouts, or fine lines creeping in—despite eating clean and investing in quality products? You're not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with Taya Morris, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, HTMA practitioner, and holistic skin expert with over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry. Taya shares her inside-out approach to skin health—especially for women navigating perimenopause, menopau...

📩 Bloated by 2 p.m.? Reacting to everything you eat? Can’t poop for days?
DM me “TBBM” on Instagram if you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized plan that actually works.

If you’re bloated by 2 p.m., constantly constipated, or reacting to “healthy” foods, this episode is your gut health wake-up call. I’m joined by Julie from Gut Talk—a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in digestive issues—and we’re d...

Are you exhausted, irritable, gaining weight, and wondering if it’s perimenopause… or something else entirely?

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, Monika Eva breaks down the crucial difference between true hormonal decline and full-body burnout. If you're a woman 35+ struggling with stubborn belly fat, poor sleep, zero libido, sugar cravings, or mood swings — this is your episode.

You’ll learn how symptoms of perimenop...

Have you been told to cut out egg yolks, shrimp, or red meat because your cholesterol is high? In this episode, I’m exposing The Cholesterol Lie—and explaining why elevated cholesterol in women over 35 often has nothing to do with dietary fat.

You’ll learn the real root causes of rising cholesterol after 35—like declining estrogen, sluggish thyroid, and poor liver detoxification. I’ll walk you through:

• What your doctor isn’t test...

Still gaining weight even though you’re eating clean and exercising more?
Here’s what most experts won’t tell you: your adrenal health could be the missing link.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the real reason the old-school “eat less, move more” advice stops working for women in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond. You’ll learn how your adrenal glands—after decades of stress, motherhood, business building, life—are directly impact...

Are you eating healthy, doing all the “right” things, and still feel puffy, exhausted, and like your weight just won’t budge?

In this raw, personal episode, Monika shares the story of how a stranger publicly told her she was inflamed—and how that mortifying moment cracked everything open. You’ll hear the exact turning point that led her to lose over 25 lbs, stop obsessing over food, and finally feel at home in her body again.

You’ll ...