118: Balancing Hormones and Finding Food Freedom with Amber Romaniuk
In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne discuss the impacts of hormonal imbalances on physical health, mental well-being, and appetite. Joined by Amber Romaniuk, an expert on emotional eating and hormone imbalances, they delve into the importance of identifying nutrient deficiencies, such as iron and B12, and practical self-care strategies to manage stress and improve overall health. The discussion also covers common symptoms of hormonal imbalances and approaches to effective testing, with a focus on long-term wellness and quality of life.
00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast
00:29 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne
01:18 Episode Overview: Emotional Eating and Hormonal Imbalances
01:53 Guest Introduction: Amber Romaniuk
02:17 Amber's Journey and Expertise
02:44 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Imbalances
04:44 Nutrient Deficiencies in Women
05:02 The Importance of Protein and Fats
07:20 Cortisol and Its Impact on Health
09:13 Self-Care and Stress Management
10:25 The Connection Between Eating Habits and Stress
10:42 Understanding Thyroid and Hunger Signals
19:50 Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalances
24:59 Postpartum Health and Hormonal Testing
27:28 Understanding the Impact of Iron Deficiency on Anxiety
28:25 Nutrient Deficiencies and Mental Health
29:26 The Importance of Nutrition and Self-Care
31:08 Practical Solutions for Nutritional Deficiencies
32:22 Managing Stress and Self-Care Practices
35:04 The Role of Hormone Testing and Advocacy
36:07 Implementing Self-Care and Stress Management
43:35 Final Advice and Encouragement
48:06 Podcast Conclusion and Resources
Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 11 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. She does this through addressing the key negative thoughts, patterns and limiting beliefs that keep women stuck in the same behaviors for years and decades that they haven’t been able to break. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has 2 million downloads, over 500 episodes and is listened to in over 88 countries.
Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods and spending 5 years balancing her hormones, digestion. She also dismantled her deep limiting beliefs and behaviors keeping her stuck in the same looping patterns. Now she helps others achieve the biggest healing miracles of Body Freedom™ so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives.
Website:
https://amberapproved.ca
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Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-sugarcoating-podcast/id1158699464 https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/
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