65 | Best of: Anti-inflammatory Foods

65 | Best of: Anti-inflammatory Foods

What if the fastest way to calm your joint and muscle pain is not in your medicine cabinet, but in your kitchen? If you have ever wondered which foods actually fight inflammation and which ones quietly feed it, this episode is for you. This is a collage episode from The Pain-Free Formula Podcast with host Stacey Roberts, pulling her favorite moments on food and pain into one place. Stacey walks through the polyphenols hiding in your pantry, the one nut she would pick for pain, the fiber research that shifted her thinking, how to enjoy chocolate without the inflammatory downside, and smarter choices if you are going to drink. Local farmer Sam Odin of Village Farmstead joins to show what a well-rounded week of vegetables really looks like. It is practical, science-backed, and easy to act on. Listen now, then pick one small change to try this week. Your body will thank you. TIMESTAMPED HIGHLIGHTS 02:18 - What polyphenols really are, and why Stacey calls them your body's cleanup crew 03:20 - The olive oil detail that tells you it is actually working 05:25 - When a healthy food is the hidden problem, and how to catch it 06:18 - The one nut Stacey would pick for pain, and the science behind it 07:59 - The fiber study that changed how she thinks about joint pain 09:20 - How to enjoy chocolate in a way that fights pain instead of feeding it 11:28 - Smarter choices if you are going to drink 13:14 - Sam Odin on the six vegetable families to eat every week 13:55 - Why food is a messenger, not just fuel FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Sam Odin, Village Farmstead. A local farmer on eating a well-rounded range of vegetables through the seasons. VILLAGE FARMSTEAD 4020 E Fitzsimmons Rd Oak Creek, WI 53154 Website - https://www.villagefarmstead.com/ Email - villagefarmstead@gmail.com IMPORTANT LINKS * Pain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411 [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/painfreepodcast] * * Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Biomechanics: When Movement Matters [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle Health [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Hormones: A Missing Piece in Pain Relief [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * * Stacey’s Book on Amazon [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] * New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com] ABOUT THE HOST Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality. The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand [https://rebrand.ly/pybsr2026]. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.

64 | Hope Molecules: How Movement Really Rewires Pain for Life

What if your body held its own secret pharmacy that could spark hope in the toughest moments of pain? In this transformative solo episode, Stacey Roberts dives deep into the little-known science behind so-called "hope molecules," and the game-changing role movement plays in healing. With compassion and clear evidence, Stacey challenges the myth that pain always means physical damage and unpacks how your muscles quietly talk to your brain and immune system. Discover why relying on cortisone shots may cost you real, lasting wellness and how small, consistent actions can power up your health at any age. If you're relying on old stories about pain and movement, you risk missing out on a brighter, more empowered future. Listen now to gain exclusive insights and a proven path to real relief you won’t find elsewhere. TIMESTAMPED HIGHLIGHTS * 01:16 – The natural pharmacy inside your muscles * 03:55 – Why pain is not always about tissue damage * 05:13 – Hope molecules: how movement changes your brain * 07:33 – Building resilience begins with a single step * 08:20 – The surprising link between exercise and mental health * 10:29 – Turning short-term stress into long-term healing * 13:13 – How to move safely… even if you hurt * 15:13 – Why small, consistent actions transform pain REFERENCES Phillips, C. (2018). Immune and neuroprotective effects of physical activity on the brain in depression. Brain Sciences, 8(5), 68. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci8050068 PMID: 30093853 | PMCID: PMC6070639 Pedersen, B. K., & Febbraio, M. A. (2008). Muscle as an endocrine organ: Focus on muscle-derived interleukin-6. Physiological Reviews, 88(4), 1379-1406. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.90100.2007 PMID: 18923185 Pedersen, B. K., & Febbraio, M. A. (2012). Muscles, exercise and obesity: Skeletal muscle as a secretory organ. Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 8(8), 457-465. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2012.49 Agudelo, L. Z., Femenía, T., Orhan, F., Porsmyr-Palmertz, M., Goiny, M., Martinez-Redondo, V., Correia, J. C., Izadi, M., Bhat, M., Schuppe-Koistinen, I., Pettersson, A. T., Ferreira, D. M. S., Krook, A., Barres, R., Zierath, J. R., Erhardt, S., Lindskog, M., & Ruas, J. L. (2014). Skeletal muscle PGC-1α1 modulates kynurenine metabolism and mediates resilience to stress-induced depression. Cell, 159(1), 33-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2014.07.051 PMID: 25259918 Wrann, C. D., White, J. P., Salogiannnis, J., Laznik-Bogoslavski, D., Wu, J., Ma, D., Lin, J. D., Greenberg, M. E., & Spiegelman, B. M. (2013). Exercise induces hippocampal BDNF through a PGC-1α/FNDC5 pathway. Cell Metabolism, 18(5), 649-659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2013.09.008 IMPORTANT LINKS * Pain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411 [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/painfreepodcast] * * Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Biomechanics: When Movement Matters [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle Health [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Hormones: A Missing Piece in Pain Relief [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * * Stacey’s Book on Amazon [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] * New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com] ABOUT THE HOST Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality. The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand [https://rebrand.ly/pybsr2026]. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.

63 | No, Ifs, Ands or Butts: An Honest Talk About Butt Pain with Dr Carmen Fong

What if the biggest source of your pain and shame has a simple, science-backed fix? Join bestselling author and practitioner-educator Stacey Roberts as she sits down with Dr. Carmen Fong, a renowned colorectal surgeon, researcher, and author, for a refreshingly honest conversation about healing butt and pelvic pain. Together, they pull back the curtain on a world few dare to discuss, explaining why outdated taboos keep millions suffering and how new advances like Softwave can change everything. If you have ever felt embarrassed, stuck, or unheard when it comes to pain "back there," you risk missing real solutions that could revolutionize your quality of life. With practical, insider wisdom you’ll only hear here, this episode delivers hope, answers, and strategic next steps you can use right now. Listen before you settle for another “just deal with it” moment. TIMESTAMPED HIGHLIGHTS * 01:24 – The emotional reason Dr. Fong chose "butt and gut" medicine * 04:08 – Why curing cancer wasn’t as rewarding as fixing butt pain * 06:58 – The hidden cultural roots behind constipation shame * 10:15 – The questions that instantly reveal root causes of pain * 13:53 – The paper-cut pain people never see coming * 15:21 – Stacey’s jaw-dropping Softwave healing story * 16:37 – The pelvic floor secrets most doctors ignore * 20:59 – The unlikely alliance breaking the cycle of chronic pain * 26:01 – The surprising science (and myths) about fiber and constipation ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Carmen Fong has built her career around the parts of the body the rest of us are too embarrassed to name out loud — and she does it with more humor, honesty, and heart than just about anyone. She's a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon, Co-Director of the Hemorrhoid Centers of America in Atlanta, and the author of a book whose title says it all: Constipation Nation (Bloomsbury, 2024). She's also co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Bummed, a digital health company on a mission to modernize gut and butt health and take the shame out of these conversations. I first met Dr. Fong about a year ago, when she reached out about researching SoftWave shockwave therapy for hemorrhoids and pelvic pain. She's now partnering with us at SoftWave as a leading researcher on that work — which is exactly where her world as a colorectal surgeon and my world in regenerative medicine, pain, the pelvic floor, and sexual health come together. Connect with Dr. Carmen Fong • Website: www.carmenfong.com [http://www.carmenfong.com] • Email: info@carmenfong.com • Instagram: @drcarmenfong [https://www.instagram.com/drcarmenfong/] • Also on: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-fong-m-d-facs-fascrs-62702721/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/drcarmenfong], and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.carmenfong219] IMPORTANT LINKS 1. Pain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411 [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/painfreepodcast] 2. Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Biomechanics: When Movement Matters [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle Health [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Hormones: A Missing Piece in Pain Relief [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Stacey’s Book on Amazon [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] 1. New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com] ABOUT THE HOST Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality. The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand [https://rebrand.ly/pybsr2026]. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.

62 | Essential Oils for Pain

Are essential oils the pain solution your Instagram feed promises or just hype in a bottle? Stacey Roberts brings her no-nonsense expertise and decades of clinical experience to question what really works for pain relief. In a world hooked on quick fixes and social media claims, discover which oils are backed by real human trials, how these natural compounds work in the body, and the honest limits the hype never reveals. Listen now to uncover proven strategies and avoid the costly mistakes that come from blind trust. Miss this, and you risk wasting money, risking safety, or worse, missing a real breakthrough in your pain journey. Dive in for honest science, practical options, and Stacey’s exclusive tips you won’t find on any influencer’s feed. TIMESTAMPED HIGHLIGHTS * 01:00 – How Instagram got essential oils wrong (and what’s real) * 02:22 – The unexpected science behind why some oils actually work * 05:09 – The proven essential oil that beats headaches—fast * 07:35 – A personal mom moment that reveals lavender’s hidden power * 10:00 – Frankincense and rose: promising newcomers or empty promises? * 12:07 – The brutal limits of essential oils you never hear about * 13:32 – Stacey’s go-to rules for using oils safely (and what to avoid) * 20:11 – The sneaky label trick: How to spot the purest oils now RESOURCES Are essential oils the miracle cure your feed says they are? No. Are they worthless? Also no. The truth, as usual, lives in the evidence: a handful of these oils — peppermint, lavender, frankincense, clove — have real human trials showing real, if modest, pain relief, working through real biological mechanisms. Used safely, sourced well, and treated as one tool alongside addressing the actual root cause, they've earned a legitimate place in the toolkit. This podcast is for informational purposes only. ALWAYS check with your trusted license healthcare professional for guidance on any information provided here. A 2–3% dilution describes how much essential oil you mix into a carrier oil (like jojoba, almond, or fractionated coconut) before applying it to your skin. The percentage is the proportion of essential oil in the total blend. The practical rule of thumb: 1% ≈ 6 drops of essential oil per 1 oz (30 mL) of carrier oil. So: • 2% = about 12 drops per ounce of carrier • 3% = about 18 drops per ounce of carrier If you're mixing a small amount, a common shortcut is roughly 3 drops of essential oil per teaspoon (5 mL) of carrier for a ~2–3% blend. REFERENCES Göbel, H., Fresenius, J., Heinze, A., Dworschak, M., & Soyka, D. (1996). Effectiveness of Oleum menthae piperitae and paracetamol in the therapy of tension-type headache. Nervenarzt, 67(8), 672-681. https://doi.org/10.1007/s001150050040 Placebo-controlled crossover trial evaluating 10% peppermint oil in 41 patients with tension-type headaches. EUMINZ® Phase IV Trial. (2017). 10% ethanolic peppermint oil for episodic tension-type headache. Z Phytotherapie. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01770080. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0037-1607119 Phase IV study involving 211 participants examining peppermint oil for episodic tension-type headache relief. Borhani Haghighi, A., Motazedian, S., Rezaii, R., Mohammadi, F., Salarian, L., Pourmokhtari, M., & Shojaei, A. (2010). Cutaneous application of menthol 10% solution as an abortive treatment of migraine without aura: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossed-over study. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 64(4), 451-456. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02215.x Sundstrup, E., Jakobsen, M. D., Brandt, M., Jay, K., Persson, R., Aagaard, P., & Andersen, L. L. (2014). Acute effect of topical menthol on chronic pain in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized placebo-controlled crossover trial. Rehabilitation Research and Practice, 2014, 310913. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/310913 Inhalation Aromatherapy With Lavender for Postoperative Pain Management: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. (2025). Pain Management Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2025.03.005 Nasiri, A., Mahmodi, M. A., Nobakht, Z., & Benisi-Kohansal, S. (2016). Effect of aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil on osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 25, 75-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.08.002 Single-blind RCT involving 90 patients. Significant pain reduction immediately and at one week, but not sustained at four weeks. Sasannejad, P., Saeedi, M., Shoeibi, A., Gorji, A., Abbasi, M., & Foroughipour, M. (2012). Lavender essential oil in the treatment of migraine headache: A placebo-controlled clinical trial. European Neurology, 67(5), 288-291. https://doi.org/10.1159/000335249 Mohsenzadeh, A., et al. (2023). Topical boswellic acid extract for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Research Notes, 16(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06291-5 Study evaluated boswellic acid extract derived from frankincense, not frankincense essential oil. Rose Oil (Rosa damascena) Inhalation for Primary Dysmenorrhea. (2023). Advances in Integrative Medicine. Randomized controlled trial involving 86 patients examining the effects of inhaled rose oil on menstrual pain. (Verify author names and DOI from the original publication prior to publication.) Corasaniti, M. T., et al. (2023). Essential oils and cancer pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(8), 7085. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24087085 Scuteri, D., et al. (2021). Essential oils and pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis of preclinical studies. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 12, 640128. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2021.640128 IMPORTANT LINKS * Pain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411 [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/painfreepodcast] * * Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Biomechanics: When Movement Matters [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle Health [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Hormones: A Missing Piece in Pain Relief [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * * Stacey’s Book on Amazon [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] * New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com] ABOUT THE HOST Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality. The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand [https://rebrand.ly/pybsr2026]. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.

61 | Period Pain Is Not Normal — With The Period Whisperer

Ever wonder why period pain seems inevitable, yet so many women quietly suffer or get dismissed by the health system? In this refreshingly honest conversation, women's health coach Bria Gaad, also known as the Period Whisperer, sits down with Stacey Roberts to challenge the "just deal with it" narrative and break open what our cycles are really telling us. You'll discover why “normal” lab work doesn’t always equal optimal health, how hormonal imbalances quietly sabotage wellbeing, and which holistic strategies truly move the needle for period pain relief without simply masking symptoms. Bria shares relatable stories, proven frameworks, and her own journey of transformation from burnout and frustration to vibrant health. If you’re tired of feeling dismissed or stuck in the pain cycle, you risk missing out on eye-opening truths and practical takeaways you won’t find on social media. Listen now for first-access insight from the real front lines of women’s health. This episode pulls back the curtain. TIMESTAMPED HIGHLIGHTS * 01:00 – The overlooked truth about period pain no one is talking about * 03:00 – When “picture of health” labs don’t match how you really feel * 11:03 – The gentle shift that broke the cycle of chronic pain and exhaustion * 13:03 – The first test used to finally decode stubborn period pain * 16:54 – The surprising power of sleep and pleasure for hormone healing * 19:04 – The PMS week food mistake everyone falls for—and how to fix it * 26:01 – The ancient seed cycling trick for hormone balance and pain relief * 32:30 – The must-ask question to finally align workouts with your true needs ABOUT THE GUEST Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in female hormones. After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20s and 30s, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women's ability to get results during their perimenopause years — including her own frustrating 15-pound weight gain despite daily intense workouts and the relentless demands of midlife. That personal experience became her purpose. Now known as The Period Whisperer, Bria hosts the top-ranked Period Whisperer Podcast, airing twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. Through solo episodes and interviews with real women and industry experts, she helps you understand the truth about perimenopause, take immediate action on the most important strategies for reducing inflammation and optimizing hormones, and get into a body that releases weight with ease. Whether you're just starting to question if perimenopause is behind how you're feeling, are in the depths of hormonal chaos, or simply want to thrive through menopause and beyond — Bria is your guide. Find her at briatheperiodwhisperer.com [http://briatheperiodwhisperer.com] IMPORTANT LINKS * Pain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411 [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/painfreepodcast] * Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Biomechanics: When Movement Matters [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle Health [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Hormones: A Missing Piece in Pain Relief [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks] * Stacey’s Book on Amazon [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 [https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717] * New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com [https://newyouhealthandwellness.com] ABOUT THE HOST Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality. The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand [https://rebrand.ly/pybsr2026]. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.