Is it Menopause? Signs, Symptoms & Solutions with Cynthia Thurlow (Part 1)

Your Kitchen is your Pharmacy: Ariana Medizade's Approach to Healing

Welcome to episode 28 of Scrambled the Podcast. In this episode Ash & Alyssa are joined by guest, Ariana Medizade. In this episode, we're joined by Ariana Medizade, licensed pharmacist, functional nutrition counselor, wellness educator, and founder of The Wellness Pharm. Ariana has built a devoted following by helping women cut through wellness misinformation and better understand the connection between hormones, nutrition, supplements, and overall health. Together, we dive into the intersection of fertility and wellness, exploring how lifestyle factors, metabolic health, stress, sleep, and nutrition can impact reproductive health. Ariana shares practical strategies for supporting your body before and during your fertility journey, common supplement misconceptions, and the wellness habits she believes make the biggest difference for long-term health. Tune in for an evidence-based discussion that blends modern medicine with a holistic approach to reproductive health and wellness. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. CONNECT WITH ARIANA: IG: ⁠⁠ ⁨wellness.pharm⁠ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2ar_stYRcBLHjqIbb5_8oQ] TikTok: ⁠⁠@thewellnesspharm⁠ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2ar_stYRcBLHjqIbb5_8oQ] CONNECT WITH US: IG: @Scrambled_ThePodcast TikTok: @Scrambled_ThePodcast Email: scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com [scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com]⁩ Website: ⁠⁠ [http://scrambledpod.com]http://scrambledpod.com⁠⁠ [http://scrambledpod.com⁠⁠] Disclaimer: Scrambled is for entertainment and education only, it is not intended as medical advice. Always check in with your health care provider for your own health needs.

Two Babies, One Incredible Story with Mia Kaercher

Welcome to episode 27 of Scrambled the Podcast. In this episode Ash & Alyssa are joined by guest, Mia Kaercher, a mother, infertility advocate, and finalist in the national “Super Mom” competition; to hear the incredible story behind her journey to motherhood. After discovering she carried the BRCA gene mutation, Mia faced heartbreaking uncertainty about her future and fertility. What followed were multiple failed IVF attempts, difficult decisions, and the emotional rollercoaster that so many women silently endure while trying to grow their families. Eventually, Mia and her husband turned to surrogacy using their final embryos. But in a twist neither of them saw coming, Mia became unexpectedly pregnant naturally in the middle of the surrogacy journey. Today, Mia is the proud mom of “twiblings”, two beautiful babies born just six weeks apart and she’s using her story to bring hope, honesty, and encouragement to others navigating infertility and loss. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear Mia’s story today. CONNECT WITH MIA: IG: ⁨@MiaKaercher⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2ar_stYRcBLHjqIbb5_8oQ] TikTok: ⁨@MiaKaercher⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2ar_stYRcBLHjqIbb5_8oQ] VOTE FOR MIA: https://thesupermom.org/2026/mia-kaercher [https://thesupermom.org/2026/mia-kaercher] CONNECT WITH US: IG: @Scrambled_ThePodcast TikTok: @Scrambled_ThePodcast Email: scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com [scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com]⁩ Website: http://scrambledpod.com [http://scrambledpod.com] Disclaimer: Scrambled is for entertainment and education only, it is not intended as medical advice. Always check in with your health care provider for your own health needs.

PCOS, Fertility & Food: What Actually Matters with Cory Ruth

Welcome to episode 26 of Scrambled the Podcast. This episode is Sponsored by Evvy. Scrambled listeners can visit https://www.evvy.com [https://www.evvy.com] and use code "SCRAMBLED" at check out to receive 10% off. In this episode Ash & Alyssa are joined by guest, Cory Ruth, a registered dietitian, women’s health expert, and founder of The Women’s Dietitian to talk all things PCOS, nutrition, hormones, and fertility. This episode was reordered prior to the official name change of PCOS to PMOS, so will refer to the condition by its prior name. Cory specializes in helping women manage PCOS symptoms through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies, with a focus on hormone balance, sustainable weight loss, and fertility support. She also shares her own personal experience living with PCOS and how it shaped her career helping other women navigate the condition. We break down some of the biggest misconceptions around PCOS, why blood sugar and metabolic health matter, and the small nutrition and lifestyle shifts that can make a meaningful impact when trying to conceive. CONNECT WITH CORY: IG: @thewomensdietician Website: https://www.thewomensdietitian.com [https://www.thewomensdietitian.com] CONNECT WITH US: IG: @Scrambled_ThePodcast TikTok: @Scrambled_ThePodcast Email: scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com [scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com]⁩ Website: http://scrambledpod.com [http://scrambledpod.com] Disclaimer: Scrambled is for entertainment and education only, it is not intended as medical advice. Always check in with your health care provider for your own health needs.

Fertility, Babies & Preparing for the unexpected with Samantha Diamond, NP

Welcome to episode 25 of Scrambled the Podcast. In this episode Ash & Alyssa are joined by guest, Samantha Goldberg, NP. In this episode, we explore neonatal care, the importance of parental education, and her personal journey of egg freezing. Samantha is a neonatal nurse practitioner and founder of Newborn Prep 101. Discover how her professional experience informs her insights on fertility, emergency response, and empowering parents. CONNECT WITH NEWBORN PREP 101: Website: https://www.newbornprep101.com/ [https://www.newbornprep101.com/] IG: ⁨@newbornprep101⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCPWE44-dcR2nc6kPK2esSdA] CONNECT WITH US: IG: @Scrambled_ThePodcast TikTok: @Scrambled_ThePodcast Email: scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com [scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com]⁩ Website: http://scrambledpod.com [http://scrambledpod.com] Disclaimer: Scrambled is for entertainment and education only, it is not intended as medical advice. Always check in with your health care provider for your own health needs. In this episode, we explore neonatal care, the importance of parental education, and the personal journey of egg freezing with Samantha Goldberg, a neonatal nurse practitioner and founder of Newborn Prep 101. Discover how her professional experience informs her insights on fertility, emergency response, and empowering parents.

Is it Menopause? Signs, Symptoms & Solutions with Cynthia Thurlow (Part 2)

Welcome to Episode 24 of Scrambled: The Podcast. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. In this follow-up episode, Ashlee continues her conversation with Cynthia Thurlow, diving deeper into the realities of perimenopause and what it truly looks like in everyday life. Building on the foundation from Part 1, Cynthia unpacks the most common symptoms women experience, from mood changes and sleep disruptions to metabolic shifts and fatigue. Together, they explore practical, evidence-based strategies to support your body during this transition, including nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and how to advocate for yourself within the healthcare system. This episode is all about empowering you with the tools and knowledge to navigate perimenopause with confidence and clarity. CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA: Youtube: @CynthiaThurlow [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSE8wETXNcZBLVBhTw4AmDA] IG: @cynthia_thurlow_ Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com [https://www.cynthiathurlow.com] Buy Her Book: "The Menopause Gut" https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/ [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/] CONNECT WITH US: IG: @Scrambled_ThePodcast TikTok: @Scrambled_ThePodcast Email: scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com [scrambledthepodcast@gmail.com]⁩ Website: http://scrambledpod.com [http://scrambledpod.com] Disclaimer: Scrambled is for entertainment and education only, it is not intended as medical advice. Always check in with your health care provider for your own health needs