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Well2You PodcastAuthor: Sue McCarroll
Its hard to balance home life, work life, and find time to maintain your health! Are you ready to optimize your health and live your best life? Join the Well2You Podcast every Tuesday for motivation to focus on overall health while having time freedom to practice self-care. Sue McCarroll is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality! Whether you need a pick-me-up, mom life laughs, habit hacks, or ways to start your wellness journey the episodes will have something for you! Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Nourishment & Thriving Through Every Season with Rachel Stephens
Episode 211
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
In this grounded and empowering conversation, Sue talks with Rachel Stephens and explores what it really means to support women’s health from a holistic, sustainable perspective. They touch briefly on the current conversation around diet drugs, but quickly shift into the deeper work; how women can truly nourish their bodies, balance their hormones, and feel strong through every phase of life.Rachel shares practical, approachable tools for supporting hormonal health, especially during perimenopause and menopause. From seed cycling and strength training to stabilizing blood sugar and prioritizing whole foods, this episode is filled with simple yet powerful strategies that create real, lasting change.Together, they challenge the outdated belief that women are meant to struggle through transitions like postpartum or menopause. Instead, they offer a new narrative; one where women feel supported, informed, and capable of thriving in every season.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:→ A holistic approach to supporting hormone balance→ How seed cycling can naturally support your cycle and hormones→ Why strength training is essential for long-term women’s health→ The impact of blood sugar balance on energy, mood, and hormones→ How functional medicine testing can personalize your wellness plan→ Simple nutrition shifts that support hormonal health→ Why women should not normalize feeling “off” or depleted→ How to feel stronger and more aligned through perimenopause and menopause→ The role of community and support in sustainable wellnessNotable Quotes“It’s a blessing and a curse.”“Eat your whole foods.”“You don’t have to suffer just because you’re a woman.”Keywords:hormonal health, women’s wellness, seed cycling, functional medicine, menopause, hormone balance, nutrition, strength training, perimenopause health, holistic wellnessClosing Thought:Your body isn’t working against you—it’s asking to be supported. When you begin to listen, nourish, and move with intention, everything starts to shift.About Rachel: Rachel Stephens knows firsthand the frustration of having "perfect" lab results while feeling anything but perfect. Her journey through the conventional healthcare system—filled with specialists, supplements, and contradictory advice—led her to a simple realization: healing requires hierarchy, not more information.As an Integrative Health Practitioner (IHP) and First Line Therapy Lifestyle Educator, Rachel has dedicated her practice to one mission: helping high-achieving women cut through the noise and focus on what their bodies actually need to heal.Her approach is rooted in nervous system safety, biological interpretation, and prioritized sequencing—not chasing symptoms or adding complexity for complexity's sake.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelstephenswellnessWebsite: https://rachelstephenswelMeet your host:Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!You can learn more about Sue on InstagramThank you for listening! Please take a moment to subscribe and review. This supports the Well2You Podcast in reaching more people who need to be connected to these impactful conversations.APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFY
