Candace Burch & Jess Suchan: Hormone Cycle Syncing, Menopause for Men & What Social Media Gets Wrong About Endocrine Health

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, I have the pleasure of talking with Candace Burch, a Hormone Health Educator, and Jess Suchan, a Holistic Health Coach. Candace’s extensive experience and Jess’s holistic approach provide a deep dive into the complex world of hormonal health. We discuss the history of female hormones and the common symptoms of hormone imbalances that people often overlook. The episode also addresses how social media influences perceptions of hormone health and offers education on the four phases of the menstrual cycle. Men aren’t left out, as we explore andropause and what men should be aware of. Plus, we provide practical tips for supporting detox for both men and women. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand and improve their hormonal health with expert advice and insights. Join us for a rich discussion filled with valuable knowledge and practical strategies.

Candace Burch is a Hormone Health Educator with a Masters in Health Education and over 30 years of experience in the field. In 2017, she founded ‘Your Hormone Balance’ as a consulting practice, and was later joined by her younger daughter, Ryan Burch to expand YHB's reach to women and men around the world! Candace’s background includes working as a health editor, writer and investigative journalist in London, leading educational patient and provider initiatives for ZRT Hormone Laboratory (as their Director of Education for 12+ years), as well as spearheading "Body in Balance," a hormone testing and rebalancing weight loss program at Metabolic Research Center (a nationwide weight loss company). She also hosts the Women Talking Frankly Podcast with her friend N.P., Kyle McAvoy.

Candace continues to raise awareness about hormonal health and disease prevention through her work as a writer, speaker and podcaster (Listen to Candace and her cohost, Kyle McAvoy, NP, on the Women Talking Frankly Podcast).

Jess Suchan is a board certified Holistic Health Coach via the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and takes a 360 approach to wellness, supporting clients in sustainable weight loss strategies, mindset tools and symptom relief via cycle syncing, lifestyle strategies and smart supplementation. As a recovered yoyo dieter with her own 45LB weight loss story, she understands the importance of a balanced approach, free from restriction and fad diets. She has been coaching clients in partnership with YHB for the last 5 years and also offers 1:1 coaching through her custom app. She co-hosts the Solo 2.0 Podcast, alongside her sister, YHB’s co-founder, Ryan Burch.

Website: www.yourhormonebalance.com

Instagram: @yourhormonebalance & @bodyblissbyjess

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A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• The history and misinformation surrounding female hormones
• Common symptoms of hormone imbalances that are often normalized
• How social media is influencing the normalization and search for solutions to hormone issues
• Educating on the four unique phases of the menstrual cycle
• Andropause: Key signs men should watch for
• Tips for supporting detox in both men and women

Links to things we talked about in this episode: 

• Link to apply for 1:1 coaching with Jess: https://forms.gle/PpQRcK6cgm89Za7k8
• Hormone rebalancing packages, use the code BEINGWELL for $50 off! https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/build-your-own-package-2024
• 28 app 
• Oura Ring
• My Flow App
• Check out the book, In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life by Alisa Vitti
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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole