Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses how hormone imbalances can impact mood and happiness, exploring the effects of estrogen, progesterone, and sleep on mental well-being. He shares insights on personalized hormone testing, treatment timelines, and holistic approaches to restoring balance and happiness.

Key Topics:

• Hormones influence on mood and happiness
• Impact of estrogen and progesterone deficiencies
• Role of sleep in emotional well-being
• Personalized hormone testing and treatment timelines
• Holistic approaches to hormone balance
• The importance of listening to individual stories
• Root causes of hormonal imbalance
• The Shines Protocol for hormone health

Some Sound Bites:

"Sleep deprivation worsens anxiety and irritability." "Fatigue and hair loss are key signs of imbalance." "When do women really get to know who they are?"

Shawn Tassone MD, Ph.D., BIO:

He is known as Americas Holistic Gynecologist, is the first physician in the United States to be double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a Ph.D. in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a practicing OBGYN in the Austin, TX area, hormonal expert, author, speaker, highly rated patient advocate, creator of the world’s first integrative hormonal mapping system, and host of the Confessions Of A Male Gynecologist podcast. In his 25+ years of practice, he's listened to over 90,000 women's stories and is determined to remove the myths surrounding women's health. As an integrative health practitioner, he believes that you should have an active role in your care. His work includes studies and publications on hormonal imbalances, spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone is featured in many publications, including The New York Times, NBC News Online, and Stanford MedX, to name a few. His latest book, The Hormone Balance Bible, published by HarperCollins, is available for purchase worldwide.

Work with Americas Holistic Gynecologist | Tassone Advanced Gynecology: drshawntassone.com

Hormone Balance Bible Book: www.tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible

Hormonal Archetype Quiz: tassonemd.com/quiz

Social Links:

Facebook: @tassonedoc

Instagram: @shawntassonemd

TikTok: @shawntassonemdphd

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YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ShawnTassoneMDPhD

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shawntassonemdphd

Podcast: www.tassonemd.com/podcast

Substack: www.substack.com/@thehormoneproject

Host Lorraine Toth speaks with Mary Jo Hoffman about the unlikely path from aerospace research scientist to artist photographer, and how a simple daily habit turned into a long-running body of work, a bestselling coffee table book, workshops, brand collaborations, and a more attentive way of living. They also discuss happiness, seasonality, and why it is not too late to begin something new later in life.

In this episode: Mary Jo shares how she spent 20 years in aerospace engineering before shifting into art and photography in her mid-40s She explains the origins of her daily project, Still, where she photographs one found natural object each day She breaks down why daily practice works by focusing on “not breaking the chain”.

The conversation covers how minimalism, attention, and mindfulness show up in her creative process Mary Jo describes how her project led to a Martha Stewart Living feature and later to her book Still: The Art of Noticing.

She talks about the role of nature, flow, and active engagement in happiness Lorraine and Mary Jo discuss how life changes, including fertility struggles and a house fire, shaped the arc of her work.

Mary Jo explains how her practice travels with her and how it deepened her experience in places like southern France and Florida. She outlines the different ways people can work with her through workshops, talks, and her daily image practice. She shares recent collaborations, including work with Target, West Elm, and wall coverings.

Key takeaways:

• The transformative power of daily creative habits
• How mindfulness and attention enhance life
• The role of nature in happiness and flow
• Balancing career, family, and personal growth in midlife
• The impact of small, consistent actions on well-being

Mary Jo's Blog Mary Jo's Book

Mary Jo's Instagram

Steve's (her husband) Book

Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction and waiting six months for the interview (00:39) Mary Jo introduces her path from aerospace science to art photography (01:34) The Still project and the success of Still: The Art of Noticing (02:07) How a simple blog and good design helped attract Martha Stewart Living (03:04) Twelve and a half years of daily photos and the house fire interruption (04:02) Why minimalism is harder than it looks (05:29) Why dailiness matters more than talent or complexity (06:26) The power of “not breaking the chain” (07:25) How the daily practice reduces perfectionism and overthinking (08:57) The practice as a mindfulness habit that changes how she moves through the world (10:08) Why engineering felt like the path of least resistance (11:37) Fertility struggles, role reversal, and choosing to become a hands-on parent (13:25) Building a creative career that can continue indefinitely (14:04) Why the practice must be portable and travel-friendly (15:02) How Still shaped her experience in southern France (16:25) A philosopher’s idea of happiness as active engagement in projects of worth (19:25) Why nature is the fastest on-ramp to flow and happiness (21:59) The 72 micro-seasons of the north and the metaphor of seasonal change (23:09) How to work with Mary Jo through blog, workshops, and talks (25:16) Collaborations with Target, West Elm, and wallpaper/wall covering projects (26:39) Why it is not too late to start something new later in life (28:03) Autumn in Minnesota and the intensity of capturing seasonal change Notable Quotes: “All I have to do is find one thing and literally I can step outside my front door and pick up a handful of grass and I've not broken the chain.” “Active engagement in projects of worth.” “It’s both easy and hard, like minimalism.”

• How she manifested a first class trip to Paris
• Using rituals to attract love and success
• The importance of clarity in manifestation
• Overcoming resistance and fear through inner work
• The role of community and retreats in personal growth
• The significance of presence and sensory awareness
• Creating space by releasing old energy
• The impact of belief and leap of faith
• Manifesting through symbolic acts like eating fruit & more
• Upcoming Costa Rica retreat for deep transformation

Jen's website:

https://wanderfreewellness.com/

Use code: Choosehappy for 10% off her November Retreat to Costa Rica.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and technical difficulties 02:26 Jen shares her manifestation of a first class trip to Paris 07:35 The blessing comes after the decision 08:32 Using award tickets and taking leaps of faith 13:43 How magic and presence create synchronicities 16:43 The power of rituals and symbolic acts 19:13 Manifesting love with a ritual involving a pear 22:35 Releasing energy and clearing the path for new love 24:24 The importance of clarity and writing goals 27:17 Overcoming scarcity mindset and trusting the universe 29:49 Working through inner resistance and blocks 33:21 Helping women manifest their desires and the power of community 36:58 Costa Rica retreat for deep immersion and transformation 40:04 Upcoming retreat details and special discount 41:00 Ways to work with Jen Wyatt 42:21 Connecting with Jen on social media 43:00 Closing remarks and encouragement to choose happiness

In this episode, Dave McLachlan shares his innovative unemotional assessment tool designed to help women identify the right partner and avoid costly relationship mistakes. We explore how to use the 'Is He Worthy' system to save time, prevent heartbreak, and foster healthier relationships.

KEY TOPICS:

The creation of the 'Is He Worthy' assessment system How to score potential partners unemotionally The importance of non negotiables in relationships Red flags to watch for in dating The impact of emotional attachment on decision-making Using data and patterns to evaluate partners The role of self-awareness and wish lists in dating How to protect yourself from costly relationship mistakes The significance of ongoing assessment beyond marriage The emotional and financial consequences of poor relationship choices

Sound bites:

"The relationship world needs a tool to stop bad behavior" "It's like taking a master culinary class without the pots and pans" "This system can save you years of heartbreak"

Dave's website here

Dave on Instagram here

Buy Dave's book on Amazon here

In this episode, Greg Pituch shares his journey of spiritual awakening, channel writing, and how to live more mindfully by connecting with your higher self. Discover practical tips on overcoming emotional patterns, holding your power, and embracing stillness.

Topics:

• Greg Pituch's spiritual awakening and channel writing journey
• How to recognize and break free from mind loops and emotional patterns
• Practices for holding your power in challenging interactions
• Reframing situations with gratitude and trust in the universe
• The process of writing a book through higher self guidance
• Techniques for achieving stillness and connecting with your higher self

Greg's website

Greg's Instagram

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Greg Pituch and his spiritual journey

00:22 Greg shares his background as an ultra runner and spiritual writer 01:36 Manifesting Greg's interview opportunity through intention

02:24 Recognizing and shifting mind patterns and emotional loops

03:25 Questioning emotional triggers and childhood wounds

04:26 Embracing and honoring emotional states instead of pushing them away

05:27 Holding your power during difficult interactions with others

10:07 Shifting from asking 'Why is this happening to me' to 'What is the lesson?'

16:28 Greg's experience of writing his book through channeling and trust 24:24 Practicing stillness and connecting with the higher self

In this episode, Lorraine interviews Michelle about her journey of self-discovery, solo travel, overcoming stuck-ness, and using EFT to facilitate change. They explore how to embrace uncertainty, trust intuition, and live unconventionally to create a fulfilling life.

Key Takeaways:

• When you move away and come home to visit - the exhaustion & you are not the same person when you left
• Solo travel as a tool for self-discovery
• Overcoming feelings of stuck-ness and autopilot living
• Using EFT tapping to release subconscious blocks
• Trusting intuition for life decisions
• Living unconventionally and embracing uncertainty

Resources:

Buy her book: Shift Your Standards by Michelle Lynn Johnson

Michelle's TikTok Here

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:03 Travel, Exhaustion, and Emotional Impact 03:57 Feeling Stuck and Inner Battles 06:01 Addressing Fear and Subconscious Blocks 08:04 Small Changes and Their Impact 09:05 Recognizing When You're Out of Alignment 11:02 The Danger of Living on Autopilot 12:12 Pivoting and Not Being Attached to Outcomes 14:04 Meeting New Versions of Yourself Through Travel 16:11 Building Self-Trust and Confidence 18:00 The Power of Not Predicting the Future 20:04 Introduction to EFT and Its Benefits 22:02 Demonstration of EFT Tapping for Change 23:55 Michelle's Future Plans and Living in Alignment 26:00 Trusting the Unfolding of Life 27:59 Recognizing Intuitive Hits and Acting on Them 30:08 The Universe Supports Aligned Decisions 31:53 Michelle's Work and Content Creation 33:58 How to Connect with Michelle

Some of my Manifesting tips that I use daily and that also worked fabulously for me today! I am known as the "Queen of Manifesting" having manifested free travel around the World last year, my Airstream and now living for free in Naples Florida while my ideal tenant rents out my home in NY! Here are a few things you can do to help you manifest what you want in your life.

I recorded this right after recording an episode of my show the "Choose a Happy Day" Podcast in my Airstream named "Fifi La Roux".

Have a happy day! Lorraine

Learn more about the show here

Buy the Daily Gratitude Journal I wrote here

This is the App I use to do my "walking meditations" here