Quick Hits: The Sugar Fix: Balancing Hormones, Reversing Insulin Resistance and Breaking the Addiction Cycle- a Round Table Talk

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.

Download in iTunes or on your favorite podcast platforms.

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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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              Quick Hits: The Sugar Fix: Balancing Hormones, Reversing Insulin Resistance and Breaking the Addiction Cycle- a Round Table Talk

              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.

              Download in iTunes or on your favorite podcast platforms.

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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.

              Progesterone: ProgestCalm - karenmartel
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              Quick Hits: The Best Ways to Use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy With Dr. Felice Gersh

              Jul 09, 2025
              by
              Karen Martel

              In today's Quick Hits blast from the past: As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, Dr. Gersh focuses on understanding women's innate physical and emotional make-up. Through her research and practical experience, she has come to understand that women have internal, natural rhythms that are absolutely essential to female health. These rhythms are controlled by hormones, particularly estrogen, and may be kept in balance through both conventional and holistic treatments.

              Reclaiming Intimacy, Power, and Pleasure in Midlife with Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman

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              Jul 07, 2025
              by
              Karen Martel

              Are you ready to rediscover the spark of intimacy in midlife? Ever wondered how societal norms might be holding you back from fully embracing your desires? Join us as we delve into the secrets of fulfilling connections with Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman, creators of the transformative Somatica Method. What if the changes you face in midlife were an invitation to something deeper? How can open communication revolutionize your relationships? In this episode, we tackle these questions head-on, offering fresh perspectives on reclaiming sensual pleasure and breaking free from repressive sexual norms.

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                          Karen Martel Hormone Solutions supplies products listed on the website, and in our stores under the following Terms and Conditions. Please read these Terms and Conditions, and our Privacy and Cookie Policies carefully before using any of our websites, or ordering from us.

                          The Terms and Conditions apply to your use of any Karen Martel website and to any products you purchase from them; regardless of how you access the website, including any technologies or devices where our website is available to you at home, on the move or in store

                          We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time, and any updates affecting you or your purchases will be notified to you, by us in writing (via email), and on this page.

                          The headings in these Conditions are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.

                          We recommend that you print and keep a copy of these Terms and Conditions for your future reference...