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Step into a world where health isn't just a goal—it's a tailored journey uniquely designed for you. Welcome to Metabolic Balance, your passport to a vibrant, balanced life powered by personalized nutrition. Hosted by Cherry Wills, head practitioner and CEO of Metabolic Balance ANZ, our podcast delves into the heart of the Metabolic Balance Program, an evidence-based nutrition program transforming lives around the globe. At Metabolic Balance, we believe that health isn't a one-size-fits-all f ...
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HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic
Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P, holistic hormone coach, period expert
Worried your painful periods, low energy, and PMS mood swings will be with you until menopause? Do you want to have more energy, good periods, and a stable mood without taking birth control, a million supplements, or going on an unrealistic restrictive diet? Do you want to know where to start to balance your hormones naturally? You're in the right place. Happily Hormonal will help you unlock the secrets to: Balancing hormones in motherhood with simple nourishment strategies Using food to hav ...
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E185: Do Less for Happier Hormones: Estrogen Dominance, Low Progesterone & Hormone Balance FAQ with Dr Heather Rhodes
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Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and unsure about balancing your hormones? It doesn’t have to be complicated! In this episode, Leisha and Dr. Heather Rhodes address common questions about hormone balance, estrogen dominance, and progesterone. They’ll simplify the confusion and show you how small changes can lead to big improvem…
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“It's About the Life People Get Back" — Catherine McCoy on Balancing Travel, Health, and MB Success
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, Cherry Wills interviews Catherine McCoy, a practitioner who integrates the Metabolic Balance program into her naturopathic practice. Catherine shares her experiences of traveling while managing her practice, the positive results her clients have achieved, and how she maintains her health while o…
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Send us a text Doors are open to Nourish Your Hormones Coaching - this is my signature, tried and true method to make and detox hormones well that has helped hundreds (for real!) of women just like you have less PMS, more energy, and better periods. BUT - I know you don't want to have another to-do list and more info to sort through, so this round …
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Send us a text It’s day 4, the final day of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp, and I’m bringing you a little recap of the bootcamp alongside a deep dive into how hormone imbalances can lead to long-term chronic diseases – and how we can prevent that from happening. We covered several key hormone imbalances and their links to some very common chronic d…
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Send us a text It’s day 3 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp - if you've ever found yourself feeling more anxious, angry, sad, or all of the above before your period, then you need to tune in to hear WHY PMS is affecting you and what you can do to have stable moods all month long. In this episode I share some of the most causes of PMS symptoms – lik…
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E182: How Low Energy & Hormone Imbalance Are Connected at a Root Cause Level - DAY 2 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp
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Send us a text Welcome back to Day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp! If you've ever wondered why your energy is up and down and if your stress is REALLY affecting you negatively...this one is for you! In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it …
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E181: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Your Hormones - DAY 1 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp
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Send us a text Welcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment. I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libid…
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, host Cherry Wills welcomes Jayden Paynter-Williams, who shares his personal journey with health and nutrition. Jayden discusses his previous struggles with food, weight, and gut health, and how he found motivation to change his lifestyle through the stories he heard on the podcast. He highlights…
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E180: Be Less Scattered and More Consistent in Your 2025 Hormone Balance Goals - Even With ADHD
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Send us a text Tired of feeling scattered and overwhelmed? Let’s change that. If you ever feel like you're running on empty, trying to juggle too much, and still falling behind, you're not alone. Life can get chaotic, and sometimes it feels like you can't catch up no matter how hard you try. In this episode, we’ll explore why this happens and how t…
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E179: 2025 Hormone Diets and Meal Plans to AVOID and What To Do Instead with Dr Heather Rhodes
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Send us a text Are the latest hormone diets secretly hurting your health? If you’ve ever Googled “how to balance hormones” and felt overwhelmed by countless trendy diets, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr Heather Rhodes and I closely examine the most popular hormone diets for 2025—what works and what doesn’t—so you can avoid wasting time or har…
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, host Cherry Wills welcomes Helen Harrison, a client and expert in coaching and emotional awareness. They discuss Helen's journey with Metabolic Balance, the importance of listening to one's body, and the emotional aspects of health and wellness. Helen shares her experiences with grief, personal …
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Send us a text Do you ever wonder why your energy crashes at 3 PM or your mood feels like a rollercoaster? It’s not just in your head—it could be your blood sugar. Whether you’ve noticed brain fog, stubborn fatigue, or hormone imbalances, blood sugar plays a bigger role than you might think. In this episode, we’re breaking it all down: Why keeping …
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, Cherry Wills interviews Wendy Milligan, a Metabolic Balance practitioner, about her journey and expertise in managing lipoedema, a condition often misdiagnosed as obesity. They discuss the importance of personalized nutrition, the role of support and coaching, and the need for awareness around l…
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E177: Will DUTCH Hormone Testing Help Your PMS/PMDD Symptoms? Progesterone, GABA, Estrogen, and Cyclical Mood Changes with Dr Kelly Ruef
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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), along with the impact of hormonal imbalances on mood, energy, and overall well-being. I am joined by Dr. Kelly Ruef from Dutch, a naturopathic physician with a strong interest in biochemistry, biochemical pathways, and natural hormone …
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, Cherry Wills interviews Carolyn Allen, a naturopath and metabolic balance certified practitioner. They discuss the integration of metabolic balance into naturopathy, the challenges faced by women in their late thirties and forties regarding weight management, and the importance of personalized n…
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Send us a text Do you feel like you're always moving, and if your body isn't moving then your brain definitely is? If you're stuck in fight or flight and don't know how to get off of the hamster wheel so you can slow down and heal...I have some ideas for you! Today is a little more personal, a behind-the-scenes into what I'm doing for my own health…
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, Cherry Wills interviews Meegan, who shares her transformative journey with the Metabolic Balance program. Initially seeking weight loss, Meegan discovered significant improvements in her perimenopausal symptoms, including anxiety and confidence. Through personalized nutrition and support from he…
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, Cherry Wills interviews Dr. Sajid Burud, a doctor specializing in integrative medicine and metabolic balance. Dr. Burud shares his personal journey with the metabolic balance program, highlighting its impact on his health and the health of his patients. The conversation delves into the importanc…
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Send us a text This episode is a DEEP deep dive, so if you're into the science behind your symptoms, this one is for you. I've invited today's guest Joanne Kennedy, a naturopath from Australia, to discuss histamines, histamine intolerance, and their impact on hormones. Joanne shares insights from her 10-year practice, highlighting how issues like s…
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E174: 5 Ways to Avoid Energy Crashes, Bloating, and Brain Fog & Still Enjoy Your Thanksgiving
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Send us a text If your energy, gut, and hormones often take a hit after the holidays, today I'm going to give you my secrets to avoid bloating, brain fog, and energy crashes after Thanksgiving, and tell you exactly how you can have your pumpkin pie..and eat it too. It's easy to get caught up in the busy seasons that come with the holidays and put t…
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“Healthy aging is so important” – Gail Walker Shares Why Metabolic Balance is Key for Lifelong Wellness
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Gail Walker shares her experience with the Metabolic Balance program and how it transformed her health. She initially thought her diet was good, but after referring clients to the program and seeing their results, she decided to give it a try. Gail experienced weight loss, improved heart health, reduced asthma symptoms, and relief from a chronic hi…
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Send us a text If you have been making the rounds on social media and podcasts learning what you can about hormones, trying to fix your painful periods and PMS, and have thoroughly overwhelmed yourself and are just wondering what in the world to start with, today my announcement is going to help make things a LOT easier for you. I've helped hundred…
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Send us a text I know you've wondered which type of workout is best for your hormones, and the answer may surprise you! The internet has opinions on everything, and you can find "evidence" that HIIT workouts are great for you, bad for you, that you should only do yoga...the possibilities are endless so how do you know what is actually going to work…
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In this episode, Cherry Wills interviews Danielle Husband, a metabolic balance practitioner in Australia. Danielle shares her journey of how she discovered metabolic balance and why she decided to incorporate it into her practice. She discusses the importance of having a variety of colorful and nutritious foods on the plate and how metabolic balanc…
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E172: Hormonal Acne, Holistic Skincare Mistakes, and Trigger Foods That You Think Are Healthy with the Acne Guru Danielle Gronich
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Send us a text Are you doing all of the typical AND crunchy things to fix your acne and still having breakouts constantly or every single period? If you've felt desperate to do anything and everything to fix your acne and still haven't had success then today's episode will help! Today's episode will help you assess your current routine and focus in…
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Send us a text Do you have mood swings and feel a little (or a lot) crazy at least once a month? If you've been told that it's normal - it's not! Getting to the root cause of PMS symptoms can be tricky, because there's not usually just one root cause. In this epsiode I'm walking you through the 6 common root causes of PMS so you can start to feel m…
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ Stories podcast, experts discuss the concept of metabolic balance, its significance in the body, and the individualized program designed to optimize health. They explore the role of insulin resistance, the importance of blood tests, and how to interpret results for better health outcomes. The conversatio…
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E170: Common Blind Spots & Mistakes When Balancing Hormones - These Will Derail Progress Every Time!
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Send us a text Wouldn't you love to have a BFF who could just tell you what the heck you're doing wrong when it comes to balancing your hormones so you don't have to figure it all out yourself? Well guess what? Now you do! I've been helping women balance their hormones for 5+ years now and so many of my clients come to me making these mistakes even…
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Michelle shares her experience with the Metabolic Balance program, which she discovered in 2022. She had tried various diets in the past but found them to be vague and ineffective. What attracted her to Metabolic Balance was the clear guidance on what to eat and the emphasis on whole foods. With the support of her practitioner, Kristine Gardener, M…
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E169: Is Stress Depleting Your Minerals? Focus on These Two Minerals for Better Moods & Less Stress
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Send us a text Minerals are such a popular topic for hormone balance, but does that mean you just need to take a multi-mineral supplement, mineral drops, adrenal cocktails, magnesium...how do you know what's right for you? If you're a woman who has ever experienced stress or had children, you need to be focusing on replenishing minerals and you nee…
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"We were desperate to get some help, mostly because of me, because of my age and because of Sam's heart attacks." Investing in Health: Rita and Sam's Journey
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Rita and Sam Roccamatisi share their experience with Metabolic Balance after Sam's heart attacks. They decided to make a change and sought help from practitioner Tammy Footit. Through the program, they experienced weight loss, improved health markers, increased energy, and reduced arthritis symptoms. They emphasize the importance of investing in on…
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The Metabolic Balance Expert Panel Discussion delves into the misconceptions surrounding metabolic balance, emphasizing its role as a lifestyle change rather than a fad diet. The panelists, experienced practitioners, discuss the importance of structure in nutrition, the balance between intuitive and structured eating, and how metabolic balance can …
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Send us a text Weight gain can be a side effect of hormone imbalances, but I'm a big believer that our bodies have to feel safety to be able to lose fat effectively, and we create that safety through nourishment. When the body is well-nourished, we can start to focus on weight loss, and my guest Kelsey is walking us through some of the misconceptio…
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, Cherry Wills interviews Jane Durst Pulkys, a Canadian coach and author of the new cookbook 'The Metabolic Balance Kitchen'. They discuss Jane's journey into the world of metabolic balance, the transformative power of individualized nutrition, and the importance of colorful, whole foods in healin…
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Kirstin Wilson shares her experience with the Metabolic Balance program after undergoing a major surgery and experiencing health issues. She discusses how she discovered the program and the changes she noticed in her body and overall well-being. Kirstin emphasizes the importance of finding a local practitioner and receiving medical guidance through…
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E167: Hormonal IUD Risks vs Benefits and What to Expect With Ovulation and Periods While on the IUD
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Send us a text I have one more episode in the birth control series for you today - a much requested episode on the hormonal IUD. I'm covering how the hormonal IUD works, how the Mirena, Skyla, and Kyleena IUDs are different, and how you can support your body during and after IUD use for happier hormones. I'm answering questions like "what should I …
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Amelie Becher shares her journey of overcoming complex chronic illnesses through the Metabolic Balance program. After years of suffering from CIRS, mold toxicity, mast cell activation syndrome, chronic fatigue, and more, she found limited success with various diets until she began working with Dr. Michelle Musca. Through Metabolic Balance, Amelie s…
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Send us a text Welcome back to our birth control series! Today I'm talking about WHY you need to replenish your minerals and crucial vitamins post birth control and how replenishing minerals and supporting the liver can actually help overall with hormone balance whether you're trying to conceive or just wanting to have happier hormones all around. …
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The Interconnectedness of body systems, metabolism, food and great health with Dr Dicken Weatherby
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In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, Cherry Wills interviews Dr. Dicken Weatherby, a prominent figure in functional medicine. They discuss Dr. Weatherby's journey into functional pathology analysis, the importance of understanding optimal health ranges, and the concept of early intervention in health care. The conversation delves i…
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E165: How Hormonal Birth Control Affects the Gut and How to Replenish & Restore Gut Health Post Pill
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Send us a text Welcome back to our birth control September series, we're finally moving into the conversation of how to replenish your body after birth control and recover from the effects it has had on your hormones and gut. Today, gut health is the main focus and I'm sharing some of the ways birth control affects the gut that are often overlooked…
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Anita Dale shares her journey with Metabolic Balance, starting from her health issues before discovering the program to the positive changes she experienced after implementing it. She had a long list of illnesses, including Hashimoto's, sleep deprivation, and a heart attack. Anita found out about Metabolic Balance through a practitioner she knew an…
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Send us a text Today we're talking Natural Family Planning, Fertility Awareness Method, and all of the variations of tracking your cycle for fertility and there's a lot to cover! If you've been told that natural birth control just doesn't work, then this conversation will help you decide if that's a belief that still serves you. We're going through…
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How Metabolic Balance Works for Individuals with IFM-Certified Practitioner Heather Musgrove
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Heather Musgrove, a board-certified functional medicine practitioner, shares her experience with the Metabolic Balance program, highlighting its effectiveness in addressing health issues like inflammation and sleep disorders. She emphasizes the importance of the program’s fasting component, explaining autophagy and its role in body repair. Heather …
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Send us a text Did you hear that I only have a few spots left for 1:1 coaching for the rest of the YEAR? (Yes, we're already winding down 2024 what is life?) If you want coaching from me on your hormones this month is your best bet to sign up for 1:1 or group coaching at this link We're back for round 2 of the birth control and informed consent ser…
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E162: How Does Birth Control Affect Your Brain, Body, and Emotions During AND After Taking It?
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Send us a text We're starting a new mini-series this month, all month long I'm going to be talking about birth control, both hormonal and non-hormonal and walking through many of the nuances of how birth control affects us in our bodies, minds, and social lives. Today I'm kicking off the series and talking about some of the lesser-known effects of …
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Kim shares her weight loss journey and the impact of the Metabolic Balance program on her life. She struggled with her weight for most of her life and had previously lost weight during COVID but gained it back. She decided to try the Metabolic Balance program to make a lasting change. Kim found success with the program by being committed and sticki…
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In this podcast episode, Cherry Wills interviews her client Rebecca Glover about her experience with Metabolic Balance. Rebecca initially sought help for chronic back pain and fatigue, and after starting the program, she noticed a significant reduction in pain and inflammation. She also experienced weight loss and increased energy levels. Rebecca e…
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Send us a text Today I'm sitting down with my friend Faith Hanan and this conversation gets really real because we're talking about all of the different roles we juggle as women who like do do all the things! When we are holding a lot as women and mothers, no matter what the things are we have to choose priorities every day and honestly every minut…
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E160: Hormone Balance Comes Down to These 2 Things (Client Success Story) - Refresh Your Hormones Mini-Course DAY 4
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Send us a text It's DAY 4 of the Refresh Your Hormones Mini-Course! Last day of the challenge - if you made it this far, good for you! Is the pace you are setting for yourself really stressing you out? Let's be honest with ourselves. Today I share the MAIN two things that hormone balance comes down to and how to integrate them into your life. I eve…
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E159: Are You TOO Focused on Your Hormones & Missing The Whole Picture? Refresh Your Hormones Mini-Course DAY 3
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Send us a text It's DAY 3 of Refresh Your Hormones! Let's zoom out and take a look at the whole picture. Too often we look at one lab test, or take one supplement to fix one symptom we are having... or worse we jump on the birth control train and that is not serving our whole self. When we take a holistic view at hormone balance, we look at all of …
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