Is Your Liver the Missing Piece of Wellness?


Hi Reader!

This week’s conversation surprised me! We often talk about hormones, gut health, or metabolism — but my guest Lisa Pickart made a strong case that it all comes back to one powerhouse organ: the liver.

🎧 Podcast Spotlight
Lisa, a nutrition and fitness coach, explains why the liver is often called the “seat of life” — and why women especially can’t afford to ignore it. We talked about:
Listen to the full episode here

3 Quick Takeaways

  • The silent organ: Your liver has no pain receptors, which means damage often goes unnoticed until it shows up as fatigue, brain fog, or hormonal imbalance.
  • Everything runs through the liver: From makeup to meals, what you put on and in your body must be filtered by this powerhouse.
  • Small habits = big protection: Morning lemon water, fasting rhythms, and focusing on nutrient-dense foods can all support liver health.

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A Dose of Inspiration
“Fear will destroy you. Faith in knowing that you can — your body was designed to heal itself. If you give it the right nutrients and the right formula, you will get there.” – Lisa Pickart

A reminder that your body was designed to heal — when you give it the right nutrients and rhythms, it will find balance.

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With you,
Natalie

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Helping women 40+ cut through health noise. Former TV journalist turned teacher and podcaster sharing science-backed tips on gut health, hormones, and balanced living.

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