Odyssey of a Healer with Emily Koska

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Odyssey of a Healer with Emily Koska

I brought Emily Koska on because from the minute we met (yes, I slam-hugged her at Impact Collective), I knew she was a flag-carrier. Emily’s path is anything but linear—CNA to burned-out nurse, a decade as a wedding photographer, back to NP school, then into functional medicine where women’s hormones became her lane because it was also her lived battle: endometriosis, crushing fatigue, thyroid questions, and years of fertility struggle. She did the work, optimized her hormones, and—after 15 years of thinking it might never happen—she’s now pregnant with baby #3 at 37. That conviction shows up in her practice, where every new patient starts with a 45-minute “tell me everything” session, followed by targeted labs and a clear plan. The patterns she sees most: fatigue, brain fog, weight resistance, gnarly periods, PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, and the perimenopause/menopause rollercoaster—so often fueled by insulin resistance, inflammation, environment, and unprocessed stress/trauma.

We also went there on identity and leadership. Emily’s a self-described “doer,” the one who grabs the sword when systems want her silent, and she’s rebuilding her life with boundaries, mentorship, and real community—not the shallow “be liked” version. We named the ache so many women carry: feeling unseen while holding everything together; numbing with scrolls, sips, and to-dos; forgetting the body is wildly capable. Her charge to women leading big things was simple and unshakable: you are capable—do it scared, trust yourself, and keep going.

Oh—and because one flag wasn’t enough, Emily and her husband launched Odyssey FM, an Acton-style micro-school in Moorhead that blends learner-led education, character development, and Socratic dialogue. It’s small by design, family-centric, and built to let kids lead, struggle, and grow—exactly the skills adulthood actually requires. If you’re a woman listening who checks all the “this might be hormones” boxes, or you’re craving a tribe of “friends with flags,” Emily’s work—and this conversation—are your nudge.

About Emily:

I work with women who feel dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck when it comes to their health because I’ve been there myself. My own experience with hormone imbalance is what drives me to dig deeper and listen differently. At EmpowHER, I specialize in helping women get to the root of symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, mood swings, and cycle irregularities. I treat a wide range of hormone-related issues including adrenal dysfunction, thyroid disorders, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, and gut health concerns that are often overlooked but deeply connected to hormones. My approach is personalized, functional, and evidence-based. With tools like advanced lab testing and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), I help women rebalance their bodies and feel like themselves again energized, clear, and confident. If you’re tired of being told “everything looks fine” when nothing feels fine I’m here to help you finally get answers and take back control of your health.

Connect with Emily:

empowherhealthandhormones.com

www.instagram.com/emilykoskanp

Meet your host, Dr. Tiffany Johnson:
Intuitive Chiropractor since 2005, Mom, Wife, multi-business owner and activator for helping others find alignment in their bodies, life and business. While “Doctor” may be beside her name, "Tiff" is the down to earth, straight shooter friend that will make you