
Struggling with insomnia, anxiety, or disrupted sleep patterns? You’re not alone. In this episode, Mollie Eastman shares her journey from chronic insomnia to founding Sleep Is a Skill. Learn the science behind sleep anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), and why mainstream sleeping pills might be doing more harm than good. Discover practical strategies to optimize your sleep, boost your energy, and enhance your overall health.
🔹 The hidden dangers of sleeping pills & long-term dependencies
🔹 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) vs. sleeping pills
🔹 How anxiety and stress fuel sleep disorders
🔹 Practical strategies for better sleep, even with a busy lifestyle
🔹 Why consistent wake-up times can transform your circadian rhythm
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🔑 KEY TOPICS 🔑
The role of anxiety and stress in chronic insomnia
CBTI as a first-line treatment for sleep disorders
How social jet lag disrupts your circadian rhythm
Hidden sleep disorders affecting women’s health
Natural ways to optimize sleep without medication
🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐
[00:00] Introduction: Insomnia and the struggle for sleep
[05:15] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Sleeping Pills
[12:30] Anxiety, stress, and sleep disorders
[22:10] The power of consistent wake-up times
[30:20] Social jet lag and its impact on health
[42:05] Practical tips for optimizing sleep
🎙️ GUEST 🎙️
Guest: Mollie Eastman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman/
Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/
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Host: Orshi McNaughton
Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/optimizedwomen
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@optimizedwomen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedwomen
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Apr 8, 2025
47 min

The conversation around fats and heart health has been distorted for decades. In this episode, we uncover the surprising truths about saturated fats, seed oils, and their actual impact on heart disease, metabolism, and longevity. Learn why mainstream nutrition advice might be holding you back and how you can fuel your body for long-term vitality.
🔹 The hidden history of seed oils and heart disease
🔹 Why cholesterol numbers don’t tell the whole story
🔹 How fats influence your metabolism and energy levels
🔹 Practical tips to choose healthier fats for your diet
🔹 The surprising link between fats, inflammation, and longevity
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🔑 KEY TOPICS 🔑
The historical misconceptions about saturated fat and heart disease
How seed oils became mainstream despite controversial evidence
The metabolic differences between various types of fats Practical strategies to reduce harmful oils in your diet
The importance of fats in supporting hormone health
🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐
[00:00] Introduction: The controversy surrounding dietary fats
[07:20] The hidden history of seed oils and public health
[15:45] How fats impact metabolism, energy, and weight
[24:30] Decoding cholesterol numbers and what really matters
[34:10] Practical tips for choosing healthier fats
[45:00] The role of fats in inflammation and longevity
🎙️ GUEST 🎙️
Guest: Tucker Goodrich
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuckergoodrich/
Website: https://x.com/TuckerGoodrich
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Host: Orshi McNaughton
Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/optimizedwomen
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@optimizedwomen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedwomen
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Apr 1, 2025
1 hr 1 min
Video

Hair thinning, gray hair, and hair loss don’t have to be inevitable! In this episode, we explore the science of hair health and dive into the root causes of these issues—hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and stress. Learn how to restore your hair naturally using a proven system that promotes growth, prevents gray hair, and reverses thinning. Plus, we uncover the effectiveness of popular treatments like PRP, red light therapy, and micro-needling, and share what truly works to help you achieve vibrant, healthy hair.
🔹 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
The root causes of hair thinning and gray hair in women
How hormonal imbalances and stress accelerate hair loss—and what to do about it
The best nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for hair regrowth
A step-by-step system for reversing gray hair naturally
What works (and doesn’t) in hair restoration treatments like PRP and red light therapy
👇 JOIN THE WOMEN’S BIOHACKING CONFERENCE! 👇🎟 Get on the list now: https://www.optimizedwomen.com/
🔑 KEY TOPICS 🔑
Hormones & Hair Loss: How cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid affect your hair
Gray Hair Reversal: Natural ways to reduce hydrogen peroxide buildup
Nutrition for Hair Health: Key vitamins, minerals, and protein sources
Effective Hair Growth Treatments: PRP, microneedling, and red light therapy
The Ultimate Hair Restoration System: Proven steps to regrow and strengthen your hair
🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐[00:00] Introduction & Common Hair Loss Treatments[03:30] Hormonal Imbalances & Hair Loss Causes[10:30] Early Signs of Hair Thinning & Genetic Factors[17:00] Nutritional Deficiencies & Hair Growth Support[23:30] Stress, Cortisol, and Their Impact on Hair Health[31:30] Effective Hair Loss Treatments: PRP, Red Light & More[42:00] The Science Behind Gray Hair & Reversing It[50:00] How Hair Dyes & Chemicals Affect Hair Health[57:00] Building a Complete Hair Restoration Routine[62:00] Final Longevity & Anti-Aging Tips for Hair & Health
🎙️ GUEST: Faraz Khan 🎙️Website: https://FullyVital.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/fullyvitalhairhttps://www.instagram.com/antiaginghacks/
🌐 CONNECT WITH ORSHI 🌐👩💻 Host: Orshi McNaughton🎙 Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/optimizedwomen📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@optimizedwomen📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedwomen
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Mar 25, 2025
1 hr 3 min
Video

Your vision is more than just seeing clearly—it's a direct reflection of your brain function and overall health. In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking field of neuro-optometry and how vision training can improve focus, mental clarity, energy levels, and even stress resilience. Learn how screen time is impacting your eyesight, why more kids are becoming nearsighted, and what you can do to optimize your vision at any age. Discover natural solutions beyond glasses and contacts to train your eyes and brain for peak performance.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 How vision training enhances mental clarity, focus & energy 🔹 The truth about screens & their impact on eyesight 🔹 Why nearsightedness is skyrocketing & how to prevent it 🔹 How hormones, stress & aging affect vision health🔹 The best strategies to strengthen your eyes & brain
👇 JOIN THE WOMEN’S BIOHACKING CONFERENCE! 👇 🎟 Get on the list now: https://www.optimizedwomen.com/
🔑 KEY TOPICS 🔑
The difference between eyesight & vision—why it matters
How neuro-optometry can improve brain function & productivity
Screen time’s effects on vision & strategies to mitigate damage
How hormonal shifts impact women’s vision & eye health
The role of vision training in concussion recovery & stress resilience
🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐 [02:10] What is neuro-optometry & how does it go beyond glasses?[10:45] The impact of screen time on vision, sleep & mental clarity[18:30] The nearsightedness epidemic & why kids are affected more[27:15] How hormones, aging & stress affect women’s eye health[35:40] Vision training for cognitive function & productivity[44:00] Concussion recovery, motion sickness & vision therapy[50:20] How to reduce eye strain & improve digital endurance[58:00] Nutrition & lifestyle strategies for long-term eye health
🎙️ GUEST: DR. BRYCE APPELBAUM 🎙️ 🔗 Website: https://www.myvisionfirst.com/ 📸 Instagram: @drbryceappelbaum 📺 ScreenFit Training – Get $200 OFF! Use promo code OPTIMIZED at checkout: https://www.screenfit.com/
🌐 LET'S CONNECT 🌐 👩💻 Host: Orshi McNaughton🎙 Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/optimizedwomen📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@optimizedwomen📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedwomen
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Mar 11, 2025
1 hr 7 min
Video

In this episode, Dr. Molly Maloof returns for an eye-opening conversation on the intersections of intimacy, relationships, and longevity. Discover why connection and intimacy are foundational to health and learn actionable strategies to enhance your relationships and overall well-being. Dr. Maloof also shares insights on the science of love, the role of human connection in longevity, and her groundbreaking Adamo Method—a modern approach to intimacy and sexual health.
Feb 25, 2025
55 min
Video

80% of autoimmune disease patients are women—why? The answer lies in estrogen dominance, gut health, and chronic inflammation. In this episode, Dr. David Bilstrom, a quadruple board-certified MD in functional and regenerative medicine, exposes the overlooked hormonal chaos that fuels autoimmune disease, breast cancer, and chronic illness. We discuss why conventional medicine fails women, the shocking link between hormonal imbalances and disease, and what you can do to protect your health before symptoms spiral out of control.
🔹 The hidden dangers of estrogen dominance and its role in autoimmune disease🔹 How gut health disruption and leaky gut trigger chronic inflammation🔹 The shocking link between hormonal imbalances, breast cancer & metabolic disease🔹 Why most women are misdiagnosed or dismissed by traditional doctors🔹 Functional medicine strategies to reverse autoimmune disease & balance hormones
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🔑 KEY TOPICS 🔑
The link between estrogen dominance and autoimmune disease
How gut health and chronic inflammation fuel disease
Why traditional medicine fails to prevent breast cancer and hormonal disorders
How environmental toxins disrupt hormones and increase disease risk
Functional medicine strategies to reverse autoimmune disease naturally
🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐[00:00] Why 80% of autoimmune disease patients are women[01:31] Dr. David Bilstrom’s journey into functional medicine[05:58] The autoimmune disease epidemic and why it's increasing[08:05] How estrogen dominance leads to autoimmune disease & cancer[11:59] Why hormonal imbalances are overlooked in women's healthcare[20:08] The gut-autoimmune connection: How leaky gut triggers chronic illness[25:19] Environmental toxins & autoimmune disease—what you need to know[37:15] Food sensitivities, gluten, and dairy—how they fuel inflammation[42:18] Functional medicine testing: How to diagnose hormone imbalances[44:18] The three essential supplements for autoimmune disease prevention[49:34] The truth about Vitamin D, gut health & hormone balance[58:15] Why B vitamins are critical for autoimmune disease management[1:04:29] Should women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?[1:07:00] Dr. Bilstrom’s book & resources for reversing autoimmune disease
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🎙️ GUEST 🎙️Guest: Dr. David BilstromWebsite: https://drdavidbilstrom.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidbilstrom/
🌐 LET'S CONNECT 🌐Host: Orshi McNaughtonPodcast Links: https://linktr.ee/optimizedwomenYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@optimizedwomenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedwomen
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Feb 18, 2025
1 hr 10 min
Video

Cold therapy can be a powerful tool for fat loss, metabolic health, stress resilience, and recovery—but women need a different approach than men. In this episode, we break down the best way to use ice baths and cold exposure to support energy, hormones, and longevity without overstressing the body. Learn how to time your cold plunges, what temperature delivers the best results, and how breathwork can enhance the benefits while keeping your nervous system in balance.
#ColdTherapy #Breathwork #WomensHealth #MetabolicHealth #Longevity
🔹 How cold exposure impacts women’s metabolism & hormones🔹 The best breathwork techniques for getting through an ice bath🔹 How long, how cold, and how often you should plunge🔹 The biggest mistakes women make with cold therapy🔹 The surprising mental & emotional benefits of cold exposure
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🔑 KEY TOPICS 🔑
How cold therapy affects women’s physiology differently than men
The best cold exposure & breathwork protocols for stress resilience
Why cold plunges help with fat loss, metabolism & longevity
When NOT to do cold therapy and how to avoid overdoing it
The right temperature & duration for maximum benefits
🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐[00:00] Why women need a different approach to cold therapy[05:12] Breathwork & the nervous system’s role in cold exposure[12:45] Cold therapy’s impact on metabolism & fat burning[20:30] The right way to structure cold exposure for women[28:15] Common mistakes & how to avoid overdoing it[35:00] The dopamine high from ice baths—why it’s addictive
🎙️ GUEST: KRISTIN WEITZEL 🎙️Instagram: @biohacking.breath.coldWebsite: https://www.wellpower.life/
🌐 LET'S CONNECT 🌐👩💻 Host: Orshi McNaughton🎙 Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/optimizedwomen📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@optimizedwomen📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedwomen
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Feb 11, 2025
44 min
Video

Women’s health research has historically overlooked critical differences in female biology. In this episode, Katie Moore and Dr. Mackenzie De Jesus join me to uncover the persistent gender gap in health studies. We discuss the implications of male-centric research, the rise of wearable health tech, and how women can take charge of their health with personalized solutions. Discover how new technologies and innovative studies are shaping the future of women’s health research.
Feb 4, 2025
43 min
Video

Discover the ultimate burnout cure in this episode, where we dive into biohacking strategies for stress resilience and health optimization. Learn how to overcome chronic stress, rebuild your energy, and unlock your body’s potential for healing. We explore the transformative benefits of contrast therapy, breathwork, and personalized nutrition, while sharing practical self-care habits tailored specifically to women’s unique physiology. If you’re ready to enhance your stress resilience, improve your health span, and thrive as a high-achieving woman, this conversation is your roadmap to success.
Jan 28, 2025
55 min
Video

Struggling to lose weight despite a healthy lifestyle? In this episode, holistic nutritionist Nat Niddam joins us to uncover the science and strategy behind GLP-1 weight-loss peptides. We explore their transformative potential—not just for weight loss, but for enhancing insulin sensitivity, reducing inflammation, and curbing emotional eating. Nat shares expert tips for avoiding muscle loss, navigating metabolic plateaus, and using GLP-1s as part of a holistic health plan. Whether you’re navigating menopause, managing PCOS, or looking for sustainable weight loss solutions, this conversation is packed with essential advice for achieving your optimal body composition.
Jan 21, 2025
58 min
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