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Crying In My Cheesecake
Hosted by Crying In My Cheesecake, LLC. · EN
The Crying In My Cheesecake podcast is created for the woman who is tired of being held back by her body's size or symptoms. If you're looking to learn more about preventative health care from a holistic viewpoint that no longer subscribes to Western medicine's pharmaceutical bandaids, you refuse to carry generational diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancers, mental health issues, and you want to live your life abundantly, then join Dr. Danielle Hofer, Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor as she pulls out pieces of actionable wisdom for you to implement in your own life. Listen to Danielle's inspirational stories, wisdom teachings, stories from her patients, and guests who help you move from knowing better, to actually doing better.
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CIMC 177: Hormones Aren't the Problem: The Truth About The Root Cause of Your Symptoms
3d ago00:12:06Tap to summarizeHormones have become one of the most over-marketed topics in women's health, and it's leaving far too many women frustrated, confused, and stuck chasing quick fixes that never address the real problem.In this episode, I'm breaking down why focusing only on your hormones may actually be keeping you from getting the results you're looking for.Hormones are messengers, they don't create problems out of nowhere but they do respond to what's happening throughout the rest of your body. If your liver, kidneys, colon, brain, lungs, or other foundational systems are struggling, your hormones will reflect it.That means the acne, migraines, fatigue, cravings, mood swings, irregular cycles, and frustrating symptoms so many women experience aren't solved by another supplement, hormone hack, or trendy protocol.We're talking about:Why hormone-focused marketing is misleading womenThe difference between reproductive hormones and the rest of your hormonal systemWhy symptoms often show up months after the real problem beginsThe connection between organ function and hormone balanceWhy testing isn't always the first answerThe foundational approach I use to help women create lasting changeWhat most practitioners are missing when they focus only on lab resultsIf you've been chasing hormone solutions and still don't feel like yourself, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface and where to focus your energy moving forward.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:Hormone BootcampAdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Telegram - The Wilderness CafeDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
Transcribe →CIMC 176: The Hidden Health Impact of Singleness: Stress, Independence, and Carrying Life Alone
1w ago00:33:40Tap to summarizeIn this candid conversation, I sit down with our newest clinician, Rachel Sanger, to talk about a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention: the physical, emotional, and metabolic toll of singleness.Rachel shares her personal health journey, what it was like navigating corporate life while living alone, and the moment she realized something had to change. Together, we unpack the invisible stress single women carry every day—from managing a household alone to making every decision, planning every meal, carrying financial responsibility, and constantly thinking about the future.This isn't just a conversation about relationships. It's a conversation about nervous system load, blood sugar, cholesterol, anxiety, exhaustion, loneliness, and what happens when life feels like it's all resting on your shoulders.We also talk about why traditional health advice often misses the reality of single women, how stress shows up physically in the body, and why finding practical solutions that fit real life matters.If you've ever felt like you're carrying the entire weight of your life by yourself, this episode is for you.In this episode, we discuss:The hidden health challenges single women faceWhy independence can become exhaustingThe connection between chronic stress, blood sugar, and cholesterolLiving alone and the impact on daily health habitsAnxiety, sleep struggles, and future-focused stressCorporate burnout and health declineWhy personalized support mattersHow Rachel helps clients build realistic health habits that workWhether you've been single for years, recently experienced a major life transition, or simply feel like you're carrying too much on your own, this conversation will help you feel seen and supported.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:Hormone BootcampAdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Telegram - The Wilderness CafeDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
Transcribe →CIMC 175: The Conversation Most Women Need to Hear
2w ago00:22:50Tap to summarizeWhat if the symptoms you've been fighting are actually messages you've been ignoring?In this episode, I'm challenging one of the most common beliefs I hear from women every single day: "Something must be wrong with me."You're dealing with weight gain, brain fog, cravings, fatigue, hormonal chaos, and digestive issues. Most women have been taught to see these symptoms as evidence that their body is failing them but I'm going to offer completely different perspective.Drawing from real patient stories, years of clinical experience, and a faith-based approach to health, I'll explain why symptoms are often signals that the body has been compensating for deeper imbalances for far longer than most people realize.This conversation dives into:Why symptoms are information, not enemiesThe difference between chasing symptoms and understanding systemsHow blood sugar impacts nearly every aspect of healthWhy foundational health matters more than the latest biohackThe role of stewardship in creating lasting transformationHow to stop living at war with your body and start working with itHealing doesn't begin with another supplement, another protocol, or another complicated health trend, it begins when you learn to listen.If you've been exhausted from trying harder and getting nowhere, this episode will help you shift from frustration to understanding and from fear to faithful stewardship.Your body isn't broken, it's simply trying to tell you something you've been too busy to hear.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:Hormone BootcampAdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Telegram - The Wilderness CafeDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
Transcribe →CIMC 174: The Missing Piece Between Information and Transformation
2w ago00:20:02Tap to summarizeHealth information has never been more accessible, yet you probably still feel stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated when you don't see results.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on something that has been on my heart for a long time: why so many health programs, diets, protocols, and wellness plans fail to create lasting change.The problem isn't a lack of information. I bet you already know what you should be doing. The real issue is that information without mentorship, accountability, discipleship, and practical application rarely produces transformation.I share my journey from teacher to naturopathic doctor, how years of holding back my gift of teaching shaped the way I serve today, and why I'm building a different model of healthcare inside the Wilderness of Wellness.We'll talk about the difference between teaching and simply delivering information, why health is a daily act of stewardship rather than a before-and-after story, and what it truly looks like to become a healthy and whole leader in your home, church, workplace, and community.If you've been collecting information but still struggling to create consistent change, this conversation may be exactly what you've been missing.Connect with me through the links in the show notes to learn more about the Wilderness of Wellness, upcoming boot camps, Substack teachings, and community resources.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:Hormone BootcampAdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Telegram - The Wilderness CafeDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
Transcribe →CIMC 173: It's Time To Get Serious About Your Health
May 2200:21:39Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you’re doing “all the right things” for your health and still feel exhausted, stuck, inflamed, and disconnected from who God created you to be?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I’ve been seeing clinically for years, what I lived through personally, and why blood sugar regulation has become one of the biggest missions in my work.I’m sharing my own experience of looking healthy on the outside while my body was struggling underneath the surface, from autoimmune flares and chronic stress to realizing that chasing numbers was costing me quality of life.We’re also having a bigger conversation today because health is not just about food and workouts anymore. Health impacts leadership. It impacts your family, your purpose, your ability to show up in your calling, and the work God placed in front of you.This episode is also a behind-the-scenes look at why I created the Blood Sugar Bootcamp, what blood sugar balance actually means beyond diabetes, and why so many women keep missing this foundational piece.If you’ve cleaned up your nutrition, tried the supplements, exercised more, and still feel like something is missing, this conversation is for you.Because healthy and whole leaders change homes, churches, communities, and generations.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:AdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Register for the Blood Sugar BootcampBlood Sugar Bootcamp Prep series Private PodcastBlood Sugar Bootcamp VIP UpgradeBlood Sugar ExplorersTelegram - The Wilderness CafeDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
Transcribe →CIMC 172: Hormones Aren't A Root Cause, But This Is
May 1900:18:50Tap to summarizeEveryone is talking about hormones right now.Perimenopause, cortisol, adrenal fatigue, supplements, testing, replacement therapy, and balancing.Women are exhausted, overstimulated, snapping at their families, lying awake at night, running on coffee, crashing every afternoon, and wondering why nothing is changing, and the cycle continues...In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what I see in my practice and why hormone symptoms are often pointing toward a deeper foundational issue.This is a conversation about blood sugar.Not diabetes and diagnoses, but the system your entire body runs on.We're walking through the patterns I see daily:Skipping meals and living off convenience foodsRunning on caffeine and pushing through exhaustionAfternoon crashes that affect mood and productivityNighttime cravings and overeatingAnxiety, irritability, overwhelm, and feeling “touched out”Why symptom chasing keeps people stuckI'm explaining why balancing hormones without stabilizing foundations can feel like putting a patch over a cracked house foundation.This episode is your reminder to stop chasing surface-level solutions and start asking better questions; healing starts with stability.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:AdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Register for the Blood Sugar BootcampBlood Sugar Bootcamp Prep series Private PodcastBlood Sugar Bootcamp VIP UpgradeBlood Sugar ExplorersTelegram - The Wilderness CafeDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
Transcribe →CIMC 171: Do I have Low T & Is TRT a Starting Point?
May 1500:23:39Tap to summarizeMen are exhausted, overstimulated, under-supported, and silently running on empty.In this episode, I'm speaking to the men who are pushing through fatigue, low motivation, weight gain, brain fog, irritability, poor recovery, low testosterone, and the pressure to keep performing no matter how bad they feel. This conversation digs deeper than surface-level hormone fixes and quick testosterone prescriptions.We'll break down the hidden patterns I keep seeing in men between 30 and 50: chronic stress, alcohol use, blood sugar instability, liver overload, poor recovery, and the constant pressure to provide while ignoring their own health.This is not another “man up” conversation. This is a wake-up call.You’ll learn why testosterone issues rarely start with testosterone itself, why so many men plateau after TRT, how blood sugar impacts everything from energy to focus to libido, and why foundational healing matters more than another supplement stack.If your husband, partner, brother, son, or friend has been saying things like:“I’m just tired all the time.”“I don’t feel sharp anymore.”“I’m gaining weight even though nothing changed.”“I feel off, but I can’t explain it.”This episode is for them.I also share details on my upcoming Blood Sugar Bootcamp and the vision behind a future men’s wellness membership focused on real support, real coaching, and real relationships.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:AdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Register for the Blood Sugar BootcampBlood Sugar Bootcamp Prep series Private PodcastBlood Sugar Bootcamp VIP UpgradeBlood Sugar ExplorersTelegram - The Wilderness CafeDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
Transcribe →CIMC 170: Are You in Perimenopause?
May 1200:28:21Tap to summarizePerimenopause is not the root cause of every symptom women experience in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, and today we're calling out the chaos, confusion, and marketing machine behind modern women’s health.In this episode of Crying In My Cheesecake, I'll be breaking down why fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, brain fog, sleep disruptions, cycle changes, and burnout are often signs of foundational dysfunction, not “hormone problems.”From blood sugar instability to chronic stress, overextension, and nutrient depletion, this conversation gets to the deeper layers of what’s really happening inside the female body. I'll also share why AI-generated health advice, templated wellness programs, and symptom labels are keeping women stuck instead of helping them heal.This episode is for the woman who is tired of guessing, tired of Googling, and ready to understand how her body was actually designed to function.We'll also share details about my upcoming Blood Sugar Bootcamp and how women can begin rebuilding their health from the foundation up.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:AdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Register for the Blood Sugar BootcampBlood Sugar Bootcamp Prep series Private PodcastBlood Sugar Bootcamp VIP UpgradeBlood Sugar ExplorersTelegram - The Wilderness CafeDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
Transcribe →CIMC 169: Find Your Root Cause
May 800:27:28Tap to summarizeEveryone wants to “find their root cause” but almost no one is actually doing it the right way.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really went down inside my Find Your Root Cause Bootcamp—and why so many women stay stuck even when they’re doing “all the right things.”Here’s the truth: chasing symptoms, jumping to discipline, and labeling everything as “root cause” is keeping you spinning your wheels. Real healing doesn’t start where you’ve been told it does.I walk you through the exact framework I teach inside my containers—how to identify your symptoms, organize them into patterns, and uncover the deeper drivers that are actually running the show in your body.We’re talking about:Why most “root causes” aren’t root causes at allThe 4 hidden drivers behind your symptomsHow blood sugar, stress, and cellular health are impacting everythingWhy discipline without direction keeps you stuckWhat it actually looks like to take radical responsibility for your healthThis is not surface-level wellness advice, this is the information you need to get clear on how healing begins. If you’ve been trying everything and still not seeing lasting change, this episode will show you exactly why, and what to do next.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:Blood Sugar ExplorersAdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Register for the Blood Sugar BootcampTelegram - The Wilderness CafeDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
Transcribe →CIMC 168: My Husband Woke Me at 1am Freaking Out
May 500:30:36Tap to summarizeEveryone wants results: more energy, healthy blood sugar and a body that responds.But here’s the truth: chasing outcomes without building foundations will keep you stuck in the same cycle.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually happened in my own home this week—when my husband woke me up in the middle of the night convinced something was seriously wrong. What we uncovered had nothing to do with what he thought was happening and everything to do with what he had been skipping.This is exactly what I see in women every single day.Skipping the basics and rushing the process.Trying to outwork or out-supplement a body that needs structure, support, and consistency.We’re talking about:Why foundational health habits matter more than advanced protocolsHow avoiding the basics leads to frustration, burnout, and wasted timeThe real reason results don’t stick (even when you’re “doing everything right”)What it actually looks like to take ownership of your health in a sustainable wayIf you’re tired of starting over, this conversation will challenge you—in the best way—and show you where to begin again, the right way.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:ExplorersAdventurerSubstackCoffee Cafe How to Fix Your Energy Cravings and MoodFirst Steps ClinicBeholdWork With Dr. DanielleFoundational PackageComprehensive PackageAmazon StorefrontFREE RESOURCES:Telegram - The Wilderness CafeRegister for the Blood Sugar BootcampDr. Danielle's Root Cause Reset Guide🩸 Best Blood Sugar Supplements🎙️ Secret Podcast: Wellness Shift📧 Join the Email Newsletter🎥 YouTube or Rumble Coming soon!💻 Blog🎙 Listen to the Podcast📲 Follow Dr. Danielle on Facebook📲 Follow The Wilderness of Wellness on Instagram
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