{"podcast":{"title":"A Guided Life","slug":"a-guided-life-6448135","podcast_index_feed_id":6448135,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/1cqxokrV.rss","website_url":"http://linktr.ee/guidedwest","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/26c57adb-a252-4360-82ff-8154627a1287/0b71b1094629bea6.jpg","author":"Laura West","episode_count":296,"summary":"Did you know you have a “Soul Team” that can help you in everyday life? Laura West shows you that you’re surrounded by spirit guides, angels, ascended masters, passed loved ones and Source – just to name a few. She teaches you how to notice signs, reach out to your Soul Team, and find answers to your questions. Topics include talking with loved ones who have passed, the importance of self-love, manifesting goals, animal communication, difficult relationships and more. With guests, mediumship and channeling, Laura will show you how to learn from your guides.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-06T06:22:52.512991+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-guided-life-6448135"},"episode":{"title":"Unlocking Hormonal Health: Casey Stumpf on Menopause, HRT, and Wellness for Body & Spirit","slug":"unlocking-hormonal-health-casey-stumpf-on-menopause-hrt-and-wellness-for-body-spirit","published_at":"2025-02-01T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-guided-life-6448135/unlocking-hormonal-health-casey-stumpf-on-menopause-hrt-and-wellness-for-body-spirit","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-guided-life-6448135","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-west05/episodes/Unlocking-Hormonal-Health-Casey-Stumpf-on-Menopause--HRT--and-Wellness-for-Body--Spirit-e3leobs","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/05411d6d8ba0921eabf9a46f8f6b9568bfd3a9e3425cec89591e6dab49498cce/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZjcyNTAyNi0zNzcxLTRmYWMtYjIwMi1hNTNkYjM1NDc5YTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyNmM1N2FkYi1hMjUyLTQzNjAtODJmZi04MTU0NjI3YTEyODciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MWY4NjM5NDUzYjNhOTAwMGFiZGU1OWYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yNmM1N2FkYi1hMjUyLTQzNjAtODJmZi04MTU0NjI3YTEyODcvZXBpc29kZXMvNmY3MjUwMjYtMzc3MS00ZmFjLWIyMDItYTUzZGIzNTQ3OWE2LzQyNzA2MTQzNy00NDEwMC0yLWU0Y2RlZjE1ZGE4YzQ0YzkubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Today, Casey Stumpf, a NAMS certified nurse practitioner and dietitian, shares her journey into the world of hormonal health, particularly focusing on menopause and hormone replacement therapy. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy, the importance of understanding hormonal changes in women, and the benefits of testosterone therapy. Casey emphasizes the need for specialized care in managing menopause symptoms and the significance of early intervention with hormone therapy. The conversation also touches on the interconnectedness of diet, exercise, and hormonal balance, providing listeners with actionable insights to improve their health and well-being. As both a registered dietitian and a nurse practitioner, Casey offers a unique, integrative approach to healthcare that combines her expertise in nutrition with advanced clinical knowledge, allowing her to provide personalized care that addresses both the body and mind. Over the past 20 years, she's had the privilege of working in diverse healthcare settings, from the Emergency Department and Family Practice to End-of-Life Care. Her time as an end-of-life provider was especially formative, as it highlighted the critical importance of being proactive in our health and wellness long before we face serious illness or decline. It became clear to her how essential it is to prevent a \"bad death\" by investing in our health now—making the right choices, optimizing our well-being, and extending our healthspan, rather than merely focusing on lifespan. Her background as a dietitian has also given her a deep understanding of the powerful role nutrition plays in long-term health. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve sustainable weight loss, focusing on life-sustaining, nutrient-dense approaches ra…","meta_description":"Today, Casey Stumpf, a NAMS certified nurse practitioner and dietitian, shares her journey into the world of hormonal health, particularly focusing on men…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2351,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-guided-life-6448135/episodes/unlocking-hormonal-health-casey-stumpf-on-menopause-hrt-and-wellness-for-body-spirit/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-guided-life-6448135/unlocking-hormonal-health-casey-stumpf-on-menopause-hrt-and-wellness-for-body-spirit.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}