Living Well with PMDD

The What and Why of A2 Milk: Digestion, Inflammation, and My Personal Experience

There is compelling evidence that A2 milk can make a difference for the better in people's lives. Today we'll look at what A2 milk is and why you might consider trying it in place of regular dairy milk. Heidi shares information from a Good Housekeeping article, [https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a68815836/what-is-a2-milk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_19597983321&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19597985697&gbraid=0AAAAADA2MEq_NBmXNTFgmqbiGiPgc878c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmYzIBhC6ARIsAHA3IkTRFlINPEaUd0OO8M22l96d6MYngZclnpAxnw6QOhU7hRzqOQxMarUaArKsEALw_wcB] an Ancient Nutrition article, [https://ancientnutrition.com/blogs/all/a2-milk?srsltid=AfmBOopXTbarFbRYBkwfBDhm0i7wfZXd1Cofv6cQfusHNXjFtUyuAXxe] and a Lara Briden article [https://www.larabriden.com/the-inflammation-from-a1-milk-is-mind-boggling/].  Take Aways * A2 milk is milk that contains only the A2 beta-casein protein. * Most cow's milk in the United States contains both A2 and A1 beta-casein. *  "The difference between A1 and A2 beta-casein is a single amino acid. This small variation influences how the protein is digested." -LaGrange (in Good Housekeeping)  *  "Some people report that A2 milk causes less bloating, gas, or digestive discomfort than regular milk." Good Housekeeping * 4 benefits according to Ancient Nutrition: Easier on digestion for some people, potential cardiovascular benefits, support for gut health, and features key nutrients, like protein.  * Lara Briden states, "A1 beta-casein from normal cow’s dairy can be inflammatory, but only in people with the enzyme that cleaves it to the inflammatory peptide beta-casomorphin-7 (BCM7)." * Heidi uses A2 milk instead of normal dairy milk.  * She no longer needs to supplement with Lactaid for meals containing dairy. * Her stomach feels good after a glass of A2 milk... that wasn't a thing for her with regular milk. Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. Download your "5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD" here [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]. 5 Keys to Living Well with PMDD * Educate yourself * Get support * Try things * Track your symptoms (and period) * Accept grace Heidi's 5 Part Method for Getting Rid of PMDD 1. Mindset 2. Supplements 3. Tracking 4. Defaults 5. Personal development: Set and Achieve Goals Resources * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true] Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] * Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]

Learning to Tell Yourself "No"

We naturally want WHAT we want, WHEN we want it. But most of us also know that to get everything we want when we want it is not the best thing for us in the long run.  Learning to say "no" to yourself is vital to changing a long-term habit, a current behavior, or achieving a goal. Heidi shares examples and a four part process to saying "no" to yourself. Take Aways * Saying "no" to yourself is a useful skill to develop. * It leads to greater self confidence and peace. * Example 1: Long term habit of nail-biting.  * Example 2: Current behavior of throwing dishes away instead of washing and reusing them. * Example 3: Achieving a goal of being healthier by losing five pounds in the next two months. * 4 part process: Desire. Recognize. Decide. Practice. * Applying the process to the examples above. * Heidi shares about her realizing she made conversations really awkward by how she answered the question, "How are you?" during her husband's first deployment.  * She went on to change her response and it made life better overall.  Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. Download your "5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD" here [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]. 5 Keys to Living Well with PMDD * Educate yourself * Get support * Try things * Track your symptoms (and period) * Accept grace Heidi's 5 Part Method for Getting Rid of PMDD 1. Mindset 2. Supplements 3. Tracking 4. Defaults 5. Personal development: Set and Achieve Goals Resources * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true] Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] * Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]

5 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting

With the holidays coming and hectic lives, we can all use simple reminders on losing weight and staying healthy. Heidi outlines five ways to lose weight without dieting in today's episode. Enjoy! Take Aways * Take breaks from eating. This helps with insulin resistance and allows your body to access fat to use as fuel rather than sugar. * Eat less ultra-processed foods (UPFs). * Stop eating your feelings.  * Stop eating by 7 pm and wait until 11 am to eat. Drinking water is okay. * Write down your cravings * Ingredients matter. Check them.  * Our feelings don't usually need to be overanalyzed, but they do need to be noticed.  Resources promised * Download my 5 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/5waystoloseweightwithoutdieting] printable. * Sign up for How to Lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/howtolose20in20 ] call.   Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. Download your "5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD" here [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]. 5 Keys to Living Well with PMDD * Educate yourself * Get support * Try things * Track your symptoms (and period) * Accept grace Heidi's 5 Part Method for Getting Rid of PMDD 1. Mindset 2. Supplements 3. Tracking 4. Defaults 5. Personal development: Set and Achieve Goals Resources * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true] Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] * Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]

Losing Weight 101

Trying to lose weight can be tricky. Heidi has been helping men and women lose weight for the past 3 years. This episode explores why we think we can't lose weight, the solutions most people have tried, and a different (hint: emotional) approach to losing weight.   Get the 5 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting here [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/5waystoloseweightwithoutdieting].  Ready to lose 20 pounds in the next few months? Info call with Heidi is Friday, October 17th at 11 am Mountain time. Sign up here [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/infocall]. (That's 10 am PT/12 pm CT/1 pm ET) Take Aways * Being overweight is a big problem for people right now * Reasons people tell themself they're overweight: no willpower, our culture...food is everywhere...gathering, entertainment, and at work, fast-paced lifestyle, traveling a lot, watching tv or scrolling social media, hormones, thyroid issues, overeating, stress, poor sleep, genetics * What if the bigger issue to losing weight is emotional? * Stopping overeating is easier when we address overdesire and overhunger. * Learning to recognize and experience urges, cravings, and emotions (without eating) NEEDS to be part of sustainably losing weight. * Emotional help + better information about the body, insulin, and fat adaptation = more success in losing weight * There ARE ways to lose weight and stay at your ideal weight that are natural and sustainable. YOU CAN DO IT! Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. Download your "5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD" here [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]. 5 Keys to Living Well with PMDD * Educate yourself * Get support * Try things * Track your symptoms (and period) * Accept grace Heidi's 5 Part Method for Getting Rid of PMDD 1. Mindset 2. Supplements 3. Tracking 4. Defaults 5. Personal development: Set and Achieve Goals Resources * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true] Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] * Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]

Inspired by Jody Moore

There are people that inspire you to change and do things you want to do, but don't seem to have the gusto to get them done. Jody Moore is one of those people for Heidi. Listen in for ways Heidi has been inspired by Jody Moore over the years and her recent experience at Jody's marketing conference in San Diego.  Take Aways * Jody's teachings, coaching, and example have inspired Heidi. * You are responsible for you and your life. If it sucks, it's on you. If it's awesome, it's on you.  * It's okay to mess up.  * You need to dream.  * You need to live. * You're not in control of others' feelings. * Recognizing thought, feeling, and action patterns can help you to change your life.  * Jody actively pursuing her dreams and desires has inspired Heidi to take more action toward fulfilling her dreams. * You can do amazing things if you want to.  * Heidi will open a new coaching program soon... to help women lose weight. Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. Download your "5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD" here [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]. 5 Keys to Living Well with PMDD * Educate yourself * Get support * Try things * Track your symptoms (and period) * Accept grace Heidi's 5 Part Method for Getting Rid of PMDD 1. Mindset 2. Supplements 3. Tracking 4. Defaults 5. Personal development: Set and Achieve Goals Resources * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true] Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] * Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]