Healthy Buzz is the unfiltered podcast for women who want real answers about their bodies. Hosted by Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner Brandee Hommerding, the show dives into hormones, gut health, perimenopause, PMOS (PCOS), metabolic health, and the habits that actually impact how women feel. Through honest conversations, expert insights, and practical strategies, Healthy Buzz helps women understand their bodies and cut through confusing health advice so they can take back control of their wellness.
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Brandee Hommerding, CNTP | Holistic Nutrition for Women
63. What is the Root Cause? What Your Symptoms Are Really Telling You with Laura Grubb
Your boating, stomach aches and other symptoms aren’t inconveniences to silence, they’re signals worth listening to. When we constantly manage symptoms without asking why they’re happening, we can end up stuck in a cycle of temporary solutions without addressing what’s driving the problem.
I’m joined by Laura Grubb of Laura Grubb Wellness, a nurse practitioner turned functional health practitioner. We’re talking about why women can get stuck bouncing from provider to provider without answers, why a diagnosis doesn’t necessarily equal healing, and how symptoms can act as your body’s “check engine light.”
This conversation is for women who know something feels off, have been told their labs are “normal,” or are tired of simply managing symptoms and want to better understand what their bodies are communicating.
In this episode:
Why symptoms can be your body’s “check engine light”
Laura’s journey from conventional medicine to functional health
How acne led Laura to investigate her internal health
Why gut health can impact hormones, skin, energy, and immunity
The problem with using food sensitivity tests as a Band-Aid
Why eliminating more and more foods can create its own problems
Why a diagnosis doesn’t necessarily equal healing
How to stop letting a diagnosis become your identity
Why bloating is a symptom worth investigating
How to find a practitioner who listens, investigates, and looks at the whole picture
Why functional practitioners may not accept insurance
Why it’s never too late to address symptoms and pursue better health
Connect with Laura:
Website: https://www.lauragrubbwellness.com/ (https://www.lauragrubbwellness.com/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauragrubbwellness/ (https://www.instagram.com/lauragrubbwellness/)
Freebie: https://lauragrubbwellness.myflodesk.com/guthealingroadmap (https://lauragrubbwellness.myflodesk.com/guthealingroadmap)
Hormone Insights:
STOP GUESSING & START ADVOCATING FOR YOUR HEALTH WITH THE RIGHT LABS:
www.beecollectivewellness.com/hormone-lab-guide (www.beecollectivewellness.com/hormone-lab-guide )
Connect with me:
Website: https://beecollectivewellness.com (https://beecollectivewellness.com )
Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ (https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ )
Work with me: https://beecollectivewellness.com/nutrition-coaching (https://beecollectivewellness.com/nutrition-coaching)
Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com (https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com)
1 Sept 2026
62. The N-O-P-E Method for Healthier, More Radiant Skin with Yolanda Russo
Your skin may be telling you far more about how you’re living than how old you are.
In this episode, Brandee sits down with Yolanda Russo of Beauty on Command to unpack a different approach to aging. One that focuses on supporting your skin from the inside out rather than relying solely on creams, gadgets, Botox, or fillers.
Yolanda breaks down her N-O-P-E method and explains how everyday habits like slouching over your phone, holding facial expressions, over-exfoliating, and not getting enough rest can show up on your face. They also discuss skincare routines, red light therapy, facial massage and yoga, and why more isn’t always better when it comes to products and beauty gadgets.
This conversation is for anyone who is tired of the anti-aging narrative and wants to think differently about supporting their skin as they age.
In this episode:
Why your skin may be reflecting stress, depletion, and everyday habits
Yolanda’s N-O-P-E method
Why posture and phone habits can affect the appearance of your face and neck
What to know before trying facial yoga, massage, or skincare gadgets
Why simplifying your skincare routine may be more helpful than constantly adding products
Yolanda’s perspective on Botox, fillers, and the anti-aging industry
How everyday expressions and repeated habits can contribute to visible lines and wrinkles
Why Yolanda believes pro-aging is about taking agency over your health and habits
Connect with Yolanda:
Website: https://beautyoncommand.cc/workshops (https://beautyoncommand.cc/workshops)
Freebie: https://beautyoncommand.com/nope (https://beautyoncommand.com/nope)
Connect with me:
Website: https://beecollectivewellness.com (https://beecollectivewellness.com)
Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ (https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ )
Work with me: https://beecollectivewellness.com/nutrition-coaching (https://beecollectivewellness.com/nutrition-coaching)
Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com (https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com)
25 Aug 2026
61. A Natural Birth Control Method: Cycle Tracking with Chanana McGarry
Your body is constantly communicating with you, but most women were never taught how to understand the signals.
In this episode, Brandee sits down with Chanana McGarry of Womb Literacy to break down the fertility awareness method and how it differs from period-tracking apps and the rhythm method. Chanana shares her personal journey after two unplanned pregnancies and explains why properly learning fertility awareness is so different from simply guessing based on cycle dates.
They discuss how cervical fluid and basal body temperature can provide information about what's happening throughout the cycle, including signs of ovulation and changes in the luteal phase. The conversation also explores the gaps in medical education around fertility awareness and why having more information can help women make informed decisions about their bodies and contraception.
STOP GUESSING & START ADVOCATING FOR YOUR HEALTH WITH THE RIGHT LABS:
www.beecollectivewellness.com/hormone-lab-guide (www.beecollectivewellness.com/hormone-lab-guide )
In this episode:
Why fertility awareness is different from the rhythm method and period-tracking apps
How cervical fluid changes throughout the menstrual cycle
What basal body temperature can reveal about ovulation
Why cervical mucus is a powerful sign of what's happening in your body
How tracking can help you recognize patterns and changes in your hormonal health
Why fertility awareness isn't only about getting pregnant
How cycle tracking can provide valuable context when testing hormones
The importance of informed consent when choosing contraception
Why natural birth control doesn't have to mean guessing or counting days
How understanding your body can create more confidence and ownership in your reproductive health
Connect with Chanana:
Website: https://www.wombliteracy.com/ (https://www.wombliteracy.com/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wombliteracynow/ (https://www.instagram.com/wombliteracynow/)
Freebie | Learn the Top Three Things 9 Out of 10 Women I Work With Wish Someone Had Told Them Sooner: https://www.wombliteracy.com/sexed (https://www.wombliteracy.com/sexed )
Connect with me:
STOP GUESSING & START ADVOCATING FOR YOUR HEALTH WITH THE RIGHT LABS:
www.beecollectivewellness.com/hormone-lab-guide (www.beecollectivewellness.com/hormone-lab-guide )
Website: https://beecollectivewellness.com (https://beecollectivewellness.com )
Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ (https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ )
Work with me: https://beecollectivewellness.com/nutrition-coaching (https://beecollectivewellness.com/nutrition-coaching)
Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com (https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com)
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