TCY Podcast

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If you’re eating “clean,” working out, taking supplements, and trying to be consistent, but you’re still dealing with low energy, stubborn weight, mood swings, cravings, bloating, or PMS, this video is for you. Most women don’t need another random protocol. They need a clear framework to identify what’s actually driving their symptoms so they can stop wasting time and money.
In this video, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process I use to help women figure out whether their symptoms are being driven primarily by:
Blood sugar dysregulation / insulin resistance
Cortisol and nervous system overload (fight-or-flight)
Low progesterone, estrogen dominance, or ovulation issues
Thyroid dysfunction (even when “labs look normal”)
Gut inflammation, constipation, and poor hormone clearance
Nutrient deficiencies that quietly tank energy and mood
You’ll learn how to spot patterns, what to fix first (so you actually feel results), and how to build a plan that supports your cycle instead of fighting it.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
Comment: Which symptom are you most trying to fix right now: fatigue, weight, mood/anxiety, bloating, cravings, or PMS?

After experiencing miscarriage, we had to step back and rethink everything.
In this episode, we break down exactly how we’re optimizing fertility, reducing inflammation, and preparing our bodies to create the healthiest child possible, from both the male and female perspective.
This isn’t fluff. This is what we’re actually doing.
We cover:
Why fertility is NOT just the woman’s responsibility
The real role of mitochondrial health in egg quality
How stress, nervous system state, and lifestyle impact conception
The biggest mistakes men make that affect pregnancy outcomes
Nutrition, training, sleep, and supplementation strategies
What we stopped doing (this might surprise you)
Faith, mindset, and navigating loss without breaking
If you’re trying to conceive, or want to give your future child the best possible start,this episode matters.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. Not medical advice.
 
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In this episode of the TCY Podcast, we share the painful story of our first miscarriage and the near-death experience that followed. Our goal is not just to tell the story, but to give practical insight that may help other couples better navigate early pregnancy complications, miscarriage, emergency care, recovery, and the emotional toll that comes with it.
 
We break down what happened during our ER visits, where traditional medical care failed us, and why self-advocacy during pregnancy matters more than most people realize. We also discuss the lack of support many women face in the first several weeks of pregnancy, different options for pregnancy support such as OBs, midwives, doulas, and functional health practitioners, and why preparation before conception can matter so much.
 
We also talk about the physical and emotional recovery process after miscarriage, what many couples are not told, how hormones and hCG levels can affect recovery, how quickly fertility can return, and how spouses can stay connected while processing grief together.
 
If you or someone you love has experienced miscarriage, fertility struggles, or confusion around early pregnancy care, we hope this episode helps you feel less alone and more equipped.
 
In this episode, we cover:
Miscarriage and emergency D&C experience
Near-death complications from delayed care
Why self-advocacy in pregnancy is critical
Gaps in traditional early pregnancy care
Functional health and fertility optimization
Midwives, doulas, OBs, and support options
Physical recovery after miscarriage
Emotional healing for both husband and wife
Fertility after miscarriage and D&C
How couples can stay connected through grief
 
This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your licensed medical provider for personal care decisions.
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If your doctor told you IVF is your “best shot,” you’re not alone, but most women walk out of that first appointment with the highlight reel, not the full picture. In this video, I’m breaking down what often gets glossed over in IVF consults: real success rates by age, the true cost (including multiple rounds), how unpredictable egg retrieval can be, common side effects, and how much time this process can take.
Then I’ll show you the part that matters most: almost everything that impacts IVF outcomes is modifiable, and your baseline health going into IVF can change your odds of success.
We cover:
IVF success rates by age and why one cycle often isn’t enough
The real costs (procedures, meds, testing) and why it adds up fast
Egg retrieval reality: why some women get far fewer eggs than expected
Key risks/side effects (and why you should know them upfront)
The 90-day window that matters most for egg quality
How to optimize fertility whether you do IVF or conceive naturally:
Mitochondrial health + oxidative stress (egg quality support)
Blood sugar + insulin resistance (especially with PCOS patterns)
Thyroid optimization beyond “normal TSH”
Progesterone + luteal phase support
Cortisol/nervous system regulation (fight-or-flight vs reproduction)
Gut health + estrogen clearance and inflammation
Nutrient status and lifestyle foundations (sleep, strength training, food)
Why male-factor fertility matters and what he should evaluate too
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.

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So many women want to come off birth control, but they’re scared of acne, weight changes, irregular cycles, missing periods, or fertility issues. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly what happens when you stop hormonal birth control, what “post-birth control syndrome” means, and how to support your body so you have the least amount of rebound symptoms possible.
We cover:
Why your brain + ovaries have to “reconnect” after synthetic hormones
Why you can still be fertile immediately after stopping (even if your cycle feels off)
Androgen rebound (SHBG drops, free testosterone rises) and why that can cause jawline acne, oily skin, facial hair, scalp shedding, and irregular ovulation
The fastest symptom reducers: blood sugar balancing + inflammation reduction (and why they matter for androgens)
How birth control can impact gut health and liver clearance, including bloating, food sensitivities, and why daily elimination matters for estrogen clearance
Common nutrient depletions (B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, selenium, folate) and how to rebuild your foundation
When to check labs and why timing in your cycle matters (including the high estrogen + low progesterone pattern I see often)
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.

What if your acne isn’t a skin problem, but an inflammation + gut health problem? In this video, I’m walking you through the step-by-step framework I use with clients to improve acne long-term by repairing the gut, reducing systemic inflammation, and addressing root causes like leaky gut, diet triggers, microbiome imbalance, and chronic stress.
You’ll learn:
The 3 main drivers of acne: inflammation, increased oil production (and “damaged” inflammatory fats), and bacterial imbalance (including C. acnes)
How leaky gut can increase toxins/inflammatory load and show up on your skin
The foundational lifestyle shifts that move the needle most (anti-inflammatory foods, reducing common triggers, hydration/electrolytes, and more)
Why frequent snacking can keep your gut inflamed (no “rest and digest” time)
A practical supplement toolkit that may support gut lining + inflammation (and when probiotics can backfire)
The missing piece that can override everything: stress and nervous system load
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before changing medications, supplements, or treatment plans.
If you’ve tried everything and you’re still struggling, testing (like a GI-MAP plus labs for hormones/thyroid/liver) can help uncover what’s actually driving your acne so you’re not guessing.So if you'd like labwork and 1-on-1 fully personalized help, apply for coaching at TCYCoaching.com or DM us on Instagram at TCY.Coaching

If you're a young guy chasing size, aesthetics, and performance enhancements, this might be the most important message you'll ever hear.
I spent nearly a decade pushing my body harder than it was designed to. Blasting gear, getting unhealthily heavy, and prioritizing muscle over long-term health.
Eventually I ran into something far more important than being shredded or massive:
Starting a family.
What most guys worry about is fertility aka whether they can get their wife pregnant or not.
But that's NOT actually the biggest risk.
The real risk is:
DNA fragmentation• Poor sperm quality• Epigenetic damage• Increased miscarriage risk• Complications during pregnancy
Birth Defects
These are conversations almost no one in bodybuilding talks about.
My wife and I experienced a miscarriage, and looking back, the way I treated my body for years likely played a role.
That reality forced me to rethink everything:
• Training intensity• PED use• Inflammation• Sleep• Nervous system health• Lifestyle design
Because when you become a husband, and eventually a father, the mission changes.
It's not about being the biggest guy in the room anymore.
It's about becoming the man who can create and lead a healthy family.
If you're young and chasing size right now, I'm not judging you.
I was exactly the same.
But I want you to understand the long-term consequences before it's too late to change course.
In this video I break down:
• Why PED use can affect future children• The difference between fertility and genetic health• Epigenetics and conception health• Lifestyle habits that improve future child health• The mistakes I wish I never made
If you want deeper guidance on optimizing health, hormones, fertility, and long-term performance:
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If you’ve spent time and money on supplements, strict diets, gut protocols, and “doing everything right” but you’re still dealing with bloating, constipation, inflammation, and weight gain, this video is for you. Here’s the truth most women aren’t told: your protocol might not be wrong, your body might just be stuck in fight-or-flight. And you can’t heal a gut in a nervous system that believes it’s under threat.
In this video, I explain exactly what chronic stress does to digestion, including:
Reduced blood flow to the gut (less oxygen + nutrients for healing)
Lower stomach acid and digestive enzymes (more fermentation + overgrowth)
Slower gut motility (constipation, irregular stools)
A weaker gut lining (leaky gut + inflammation)
Inflammation that stays “on” because your body is prioritizing survival
Then I walk you through practical steps to start regulating your nervous system, including how to look at your “stress bucket,” why stress management often means subtracting instead of adding, and the sleep habits that make the biggest difference.
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant, but this is educational content only, not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making changes to supplements, medications, or treatment.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and get real answers, Kara works with women virtually and can run comprehensive gut testing (like a GI-MAP) to identify root causes. 

Peptides are one of the most requested “advanced topics” I get, so in this video I’m breaking down the main healing peptides people ask about, what they’re commonly discussed for, and how to think about synergy/stacking without getting lost in the weeds. We cover the big names like BPC-157, TB4/TB-500, GHK-Cu, KPV, and newer “bioregulator” style options, plus supportive recovery tools like glutathione, NAC, and low-dose naltrexone (LDN) in the context of inflammation, joints, connective tissue, and overall recovery.
This is educational content only, not medical advice, and I’m not selling peptides or providing sourcing/dosing. My goal is to give you a clearer framework for how people think about injury recovery, systemic inflammation, and “why this might help one person but not another,” so you can have better conversations with a qualified clinician and make safer decisions.
If you want personalized guidance across training, nutrition, labs, gut health, hormones, and performance, you can apply for 1:1 coaching with Team Create Yourself (TCY) and book a Discovery Call with our Team (details on our site).
 
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Ladies, if you’re tired, bloated, inflamed, anxious, “wired but tired,” or your cycle feels all over the place, it might not be that you’re broken, it might be that your body is living in fight-or-flight all day. In this video, I’m breaking down how living in constant “go-go-go” masculine energy can dysregulate cortisol, disrupt progesterone, impact thyroid function, worsen gut symptoms, and contribute to hormone patterns like PMS, acne, irregular cycles, cravings, weight gain, and poor sleep.
You’ll learn:
What fight-or-flight does to cortisol and why your sleep can’t recover
How cortisol “steals” from progesterone (and what that can look like month to month)
Why chronic stress can worsen bloating, constipation, food intolerances, and inflammation
How to align with your female hormone rhythm (follicular vs luteal phase)Simple, realistic ways to shift into more rest-and-digest so your body can heal
Disclaimer: I’m a Physician Assistant, but this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making changes to your supplements, medications, or treatment plan.
Comment: What symptom do you notice most when you’re in “go mode” too long, sleep issues, PMS, bloating, cravings, or anxiety?