Quick Hits: The Sugar Fix: Balancing Hormones, Reversing Insulin Resistance and Breaking the Addiction Cycle- a Round Table Talk
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you'll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you'll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below. Join host Karen as she sits down with two of her favorite women, Danielle Daem and Danielle Hamilton, for a roundtable discussion on the wild world of sugar addiction.
Listen to the full episode here.
In this episode:
- The science behind why we crave the sweet stuff, including hormones, glucose regulation, and insulin resistance.
- Learn about the impact past trauma and "health" foods have on our sugar addiction and discover practical strategies to break the cycle.
- Breaking down insulin resistance, reactive hypoglycemia, and type 2 diabetes, and how to determine if you have blood sugar issues, including ideal lab ranges and tests, and the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring.
- Insights into the major non-physical root causes of sugar addiction, including emotional factors and trauma.
- Explore the connection between hormones and sugar addiction and how hormones drive our emotions, including depression and anxiety.
- Learn about popular so-called "health" foods that can dysregulate glucose and how to explore the emotional root cause of sugar addiction.
- The connection between stress and blood sugar.
- The use of psychedelics to overcome trauma.
- ...and much more!
Danielle Daem is a Sugar Freedom Expert & Somatic Embodiment Coach who helps women heal their relationship with sugar and themselves so they can reclaim control over their health and energy once and for all. With expertise in nutrition, trauma healing, and personal coaching, she takes a root-cause approach to addiction—understanding that our relationship with food is ultimately a reflection of our relationship with ourselves. She is the creator of the Break Free From Sugar Program and host of the top-rated Beyond Sugar Freedom Podcast.
Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner specializing in blood sugar regulation and digestion. After discovering that insulin resistance was the root cause of her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS, and weight loss resistance, she reversed her symptoms and now helps others uncover and heal their blood sugar and insulin issues. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program.
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Find Karen Martel on Apply Podcast
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality. With personal experience overcoming her own health struggles, Karen offers insights into hormone optimization and sustainable weight management strategies.
Join her as she engages in enlightening conversations with experts and shares actionable advice, all aimed at helping women navigate their unique hormonal landscapes with confidence and clarity. Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.
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