Solo 2.0 Ryan Burch and Jess Suchan

In this week's episode, Rye interviews Kyle McAvoy, who has been a nurse practitioner for over 32 years and is passionate about helping women of all ages and backgrounds achieve hormone balance and health-related goals.



Originally from New York, Kyle moved west after completing her BA in French. She then decided her other passion was health and wellness, so she attended undergraduate and graduate school at Oregon Health & Science University. Today, Kyle consults with women dealing with hormone imbalance symptoms as part of her private practice, and you can reach out to Kyle via email if you’re interested in scheduling a call (see below!)



Kyle is also the co-founder of the podcast Women Talking Frankly, WTF - along with Rye + Jess's mom, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch!



In this episode we discuss:

- What led to Kyle's work as an NP (and her decision to leave the traditional care model in search of a more integrative approach)

-Thoughts on hormonal birth control (in response to the recent Washington Post article)

-How the western medical model differs from integrative or functional medicine 

-How to find a provider that actually listens and specializes in women’s health 

-How to approach your doctors visits feeling more confident

-Questions to ask your doctor or provider

-Strategies for using your health care dollars wisely 

-Thoughts on bioidentical hormones for women of different ages / how to request them

-The risks that accompany natural hormonal birth control methods

-Basic tests you can get through your doctor / covered by insurance 

-Kyle's biggest health advice: find what you LOVE



CONNECT WITH KYLE:

Email Kyle/Schedule a Consult: HERE

Tune into the Women Talking Frankly (WTF) podcast



WORK WITH YOUR HORMONE BALANCE

Check out YHB's "Build Your Own" test kit package ⁠HERE⁠

Take Your Hormone Balance symptom quiz ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠



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In this episode, Jess is sitting down with her soulmate client Felicia Riesel to chat all things:




Felicia’s upbringing and early childhood memories 
Hormonal and body image changes she experienced throughout the years 
Her life changing experience working with a functional medicine doctor for the first time
Hormonal shifts before and after childbirth 
Experiencing irregular periods, hormonal acne, premenstrual rage and insomnia and how it impacted her self esteem, energy levels, mood and happiness 
When and why she reached out to Jess and Your Hormone Balance for support 
Getting her hormones tested in saliva and revealing imbalances related to her symptoms 
Working 1:1 with Jess and the biggest needle movers when it comes to nutrition, movement, mindset and supplementation / bio- identical replacement therapy 
Where she is now and reflecting on how far she’s come 
The mindset shifts that helped her build self trust and be more present in her life 
Messages she wants to share with other women that she wishes she knew earlier on 
&& more!



RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Felicia's Naturopathic Dr @drreneewellenstein

LSF Nutrition (use code BODYBLISS15 for 15% off)

Apothekary "Wine Down" alcohol replacement

Body Bliss by Jess superfood latte mixes HERE (use code BLISS10 for 10% off)

Pure Dharma CBD & plant botanicals HERE



WORK WITH JESS & YOURHORMONEBALANCE

Apply for a FREE curiosity call with Jess to learn more about 1:1 coaching HERE

Check out Your Hormone Balance test kit package HERE (use code BALANCEANDBLISS for $50 off)

Take Your Hormone Balance symptom quiz ⁠HERE⁠



KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US:

Follow us @solo2.0podcast

Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com

Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess

Follow Rye @ryeburch

Follow @yourhormonebalance

In this episode, Jess is catching up with Autumn Weimann who is an instagram influencer turned endometriosis awareness advocate and founder of the clean hair brand, Bangin' Hair!



In this episode the ladies discuss:


Autumn’s 16 year journey with painful and at time, debilitating periods 
Her experience on hormonal birth control and why she made the decision to stop it 
How and when she was recently diagnosed with endometriosis 
What she wishes more women knew about endometriosis and their hormones 
How she’s been able to drastically reduce pain and improve her period 
Her current period prep routines and rituals 
How to advocate for yourself in a medical setting 
The importance of setting boundaries in your healing journey 
The details behind her clean hair brand, Bangin’ Hair and how to use the products!
 && more! 



KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AUTUMN:

Follow her on instagram @grlwithbangs & @banginhair.shop

Shop Bangin’ Hair products: https://www.banginhair.shop/ 



RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:


Autumn’s period prep Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/grlwithbangs/list/FS4503UR19N1?linkCode=spc&tag=autumnrodrigu-20&domainId=influencer&asc_contentid=amzn1.ideas.FS4503UR19N1
https://www.facebook.com/groups/291351975769242


Autumn’s book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/shop/grlwithbangs/list/FS4503UR19N1?linkCode=spc&tag=autumnrodrigu-20&domainId=influencer&asc_contentid=amzn1.ideas.FS4503UR19N1
Get your hormones tested with Your Hormone Balance w/ code BALANCEANDBLISS for $50 off: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/build-your-own-package-2024
Take our hormone quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/62f825ea3b1a160018104e4d



KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US:

Follow us @solo2.0podcast

Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com

Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess

Follow Rye @ryeburch

Follow @yourhormonebalance 

This week, Rye shares her experience with mold exposure in her current home and prior apartment, which have led to high levels of mycotoxins in her body. She then introduces Michael Rubino, an air quality expert and wellness advocate who is bridging the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health.



Michael is the founder of HomeCleanse, a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. He works closely with the company's advisory team, which includes global well-being trailblazers Deepak Chopra’s The Chopra Foundation and Gwyneth Paltrow, to achieve the company's mission to improve the quality of life for 100 million people each year by 2030. Rubino is also the founder of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering the world to achieve better health by establishing safer and healthier indoor environments.



In an effort to share his expert knowledge, Rubino is an ongoing contributor to MindBodyGreen. He has been featured on Gwyneth Paltrow’s The goop Podcast, Vice TV, Vogue, LiveStrong, Dr. Will Cole's The Art of Being Well Podcast, Forbes, MarketWatch, and USA Today. Rubino has appeared on television as a featured expert, including local NBC, Fox, and ABC affiliates, to name a few.



This episode covers:


Rye’s top mold related symptoms 
Type of testing (for body + home)


How Michael got into this field (working with his dad + seeing how poor health conditions in people's homes led to serious health issues)
Testimonials from people getting rid of mold
How Homecleanse helps you move forward w/ mold issues at any stage of the journey
Why it’s important to have testing separate from remediation
Mold vs. mycotoxins & how it can affect individuals differently 
The most common signs/symptoms of mold 
#1 culprit for mold
3 main places where mold grows most easily


The problem w/ most home mold testing & how it should be done 
Ways to save $ in remediation
When to move out (with remediation) 
Sneaky, small places where mold can grow in our homes 
Cleaning to get rid of mold in clothing or furniture
Toxins in our environment
Legal recourse w/ mold (renters)
Health rules: "What goes in our body & what goes on our body"
How traditional medicine is responding to mold concerns.



RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:


The mycotoxin urine test Rye used to assess the impact of mold on her body (this is one of the best tests - usually ordered by a functional medicine practitioner): https://mosaicdx.com/test/mycotox-profile/




Contact "HomeCleanse" for support at any point along your mold journey (resources, testing referrals, remediation): https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/




Get the "DUST TEST" (on HomeCleanse)




Find HomeCleanse "clean your air" and "clean your home" cleaning products and filters: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/




Learn more about improving your HVAC and air filters via HomeCleanse blog here: https://www.homecleanse.com/tips-merv-rating-for-mold-spores-everything-you-need-to-know/


HOT TIP: Look for a MERV rating of 16, this is HomeCleanse's top suggestion: https://www.homecleanse.com/product/intellipure-superv-whole-house-air-cleaner/



CONNECT WITH MICHAEL RUBINO:


Follow @homecleanse on instagram
Visit HomeCleanse.com
SUPPORT the changetheairfoundation.org (volunteer) 



CONNECT W/ RYE & JESS:

Send us feedback or ideas for a new episode: Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com

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This week, Rye & Jess welcome Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the founders of WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company intentionally designed for women and men. WeNatal aims to change the narrative surrounding fertility and pregnancy, shifting the focus from "me" to "we."



Supported by a team of industry-leading doctors and nutrition experts like Dr. Mark Hyman and Kelly LeVeque, WeNatal is committed to delivering an innovative prenatal option to the market, enabling couples and babies to thrive during the crucial growth stage of life.



As with all their products, Wenatal undergoes third-party testing and is non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. WeNatal’s goal is to help people navigate the increasingly complex and stressful world of preconception by providing a clean and trusted product!



IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:


Ronnie & Vida’s experiences with pregnancy loss
Facts around declining male sperm quality
The impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals on fertility & tips for switching to safer products
Lifestyle/diet approaches to optimize fertility in men & women 
Star ingredients in the Wenatal for men & women and why they support fertility and the genetic expression of a growing fetus
Multivitamin vs. prenatal 
Should you take a green powder on top of a multi/prenatal?
Testing for fertility/hormones
The power of mindset and gratitude practices
Misconceptions about tracking apps



RESOURCES:


Take $50 off YHB's hormone testing & rebalancing package: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/rebalance-rescue-guide




Non toxic marketplaces we love for clean personal care products:
https://www.thedetoxmarket.com/
https://credobeauty.com




Dr shana swan on endocrine disruptors: ⁠⁠https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/podcasts/road-resilience/archive/toxic-apocalypse⁠⁠



CONNECT W/ WENATAL:


Get a free bottle of WeNatal Omega DHA + with purchase of a WeNatal Subscription: ⁠https://wenatal.com/pages/partner?sscid=21k8_hy99u&⁠


Follow Wenatal on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_natal/




Prenatal conception guide: wenatal.com/guide




EMAIL: care@wenatal.com



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It's time for another sister solo episode!

This week, Jess & Rye share some challenges they faced towards the end of 2023, and how their daily routines and habits were impacted as a result. They share honestly about what's NOT been feeling good lately, as well as what they've been loving, including their current morning/skin care/exercise rituals and routines.

Finally, Rye + Jess share the mindset work they're working on to invite in greater success, calm and abundance this year!



RESOURCES MENTIONED:


"Smart Goggles" by TheraGun for improved sleep & reduced anxiety & headaches (Rye uses for meditation / stress relief)
Clearstem skincare for aging and/or acne prone skin (use code "YOURHORMONEBALANCE" for 15% off)



MAKEUP WE LOVE:


Iris & Romeo clean makeup/all-in-one skincare


Saie
Tower 28
Kosas



CLEAN MAKEUP/SKINCARE/PRODUCT MARKETPLACES:


Detox Market
Credo Beauty



CONNECT W/ RYE & JESS:

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Follow ⁠@yourhormonebalance