Ask Lively
Ask Lively brings clear, science-backed conversations with leading experts on women's health topics including hormones, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, mental health, and nutrition. Each episode aims to give listeners the knowledge and confidence to understand their bodies and thrive. The show is created by the Lively app, a period tracker and cycle syncing platform trusted by millions of women. It covers topics from the first period to post-menopause, providing practical insights for every stage of life.
Episodes
The Holistic Pregnancy Guide: Supplements, Science, and What Actually Works
The Holistic Pregnancy Guide: Supplements, Science, and What Actually WorksStaring at dozens of prenatal bottles and trying to figure out what your body actually needs? Between viral TikTok advice and labels promising miracles, the supplement aisle feels like a total minefield.In this episode of Ask Lively, Nathalia sits down with Dr. Mary Ella Wood, Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine’s Osh
The Truth About Breast Implant Illness No One Is Talking About
The Truth About Breast Implant Illness No One Is Talking About w/ Dr. Robert WhitfieldMillions of women have breast implants, yet many have never been told about the growing conversations surrounding breast implant illness (BII). For some, symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, autoimmune issues, and chronic inflammation can appear years after surgery, leaving them searching for answers whi
Trusting Yourself Through Labor: A Doula’s Guide to Birth Prep
Trusting Yourself Through Labor: A Doula’s Guide to Birth PrepBirth rarely goes exactly as planned, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare for it. The most empowering birth plans aren't about controlling every outcome; they're about understanding your options, communicating your preferences, and feeling confident enough to adapt when the unexpected happens.Join host Nathalia Levte
The Missing Piece in Your Hormone Health — Your Nervous System with Ashleigh DiLello
What if your hormones aren't actually the problem?What if they're simply responding to a nervous system that's been stuck in survival mode for far too long?When we think about hormone health, we usually focus on nutrition, supplements, or lifestyle habits. But one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is often overlooked: your nervous system.In this episode, Nathalia Levterova sit
Is Your Gut Wrecking Your Hormones? What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dane Johnson
Could your gut be the missing piece behind your hormone symptoms?Many women struggle with bloating, painful periods, acne, fatigue, brain fog, or mood changes without realizing these issues may have more to do with their gut than their hormones. Your digestive system plays a key role in inflammation, nutrient absorption, hormone metabolism, and overall hormonal health.In this episode, host Nathali
Is painful sex normal? What a pelvic floor therapist actually sees w/ Dr. Sara Reardon
Painful sex is far more common than most women realize, yet it’s still something many suffer through in silence. Whether it shows up during certain phases of your cycle, after childbirth, or during perimenopause and menopause, pain is never something you should simply accept as part of being a woman.In this episode of Ask Lively, Nathalia sits down with Dr. Sara Reardon, board certified pelvic flo
Your Liver & Your Hormones: The Connection No One Talks About w/ Dr. Tabitha Lowry
What if the key to better hormone health has less to do with your hormones and more to do with your liver?When we think about PMS, painful periods, acne, bloating, or breast tenderness, most of us immediately focus on hormones. But according to Dr. Tabitha Lowry, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is often overlooked. Your liver plays a critical role in how hormones are processed and c
Blood sugar: The Cycle Saboteur w/ Dr. Nirali Jain
What if the real reason behind your hormonal struggles isn’t your hormones at all, but your blood sugar?From irregular cycles and PMS to low energy and fertility challenges, unstable glucose levels can quietly throw your body off balance. And the surprising part is that most women were never taught to look at blood sugar as a key piece of the puzzle.So what can you actually do about it in real lif
A Gut-First Approach to Women’s Health w/ Savannah Regensburger
What if your hormones aren’t the root of the problem, but simply the signal?From bloating and acne to painful periods and irregular cycles, many of the symptoms we tend to blame on hormones actually begin much deeper, in the gut. When digestion isn’t working as it should, when inflammation builds up or the microbiome is out of balance, your hormones often respond accordingly.So where do you actual
From Fertility to Birth: How to Prepare Your Body for a Healthy Pregnancy and Confident Childbirth w/ Dr. Betsey Caldwell
What if the way you prepare before pregnancy could shape your entire birth experience?Most women are taught to focus on getting pregnant, but very little attention is given to what comes after. How you support your body, your pelvic floor, your habits and your mindset can have a huge impact on how you experience pregnancy, birth and recovery.In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, Nathalia sits
Movement as Medicine: Regulating Your Cycle Through the Nervous System w/ Zsofia & Marta
What if regulating your cycle isn’t about doing more, but about finally feeling safe in your own body?So many women find themselves stuck in a loop of pushing harder. More workouts, stricter routines, more effort. And yet instead of feeling better, they feel more disconnected, more exhausted, and further out of sync. What if the missing piece isn’t discipline, but understanding?In this episode of
Let’s Talk Poop: Gut Health, Pelvic Floor & Hormones with The Vagina Whisperer
Let’s talk about poop.It might feel like an awkward topic, but your bowel movements are actually one of the most honest signals your body gives you about what’s happening inside. Your gut, hormones, and pelvic floor are deeply connected, and things like period poops, PMS bloating, or constipation can reveal a lot about your overall health.In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, host Nathalia si
Is This Perimenopause? Decoding the Signs and Symptoms w/ Dr. Aleksandra Gajer
If your periods are changing, your moods feel unpredictable, and you’ve been told “your labs look normal,” you’re not imagining things. Perimenopause can feel like waking up in a body you don’t recognize, with brain fog, night sweats, anxiety, weight changes, and sleep that suddenly disappears. The good news? There is a biological explanation for what’s happening, and once you understand it, every
Pelvic Floor 101: Everything You Weren't Taught (But Need to Know)
You probably don’t think twice about your pelvic floor until it starts demanding your attention. Whether it’s a leak when you laugh, discomfort during sex, or a strange pressure you can’t quite explain, pelvic floor issues are incredibly common yet wildly misunderstood.The truth? This muscle group does so much more than we’re ever taught. Understanding it is the key to changing how you move, heal,
Why do some cycles hurt more than others? w/ Savannah Regensburger
Most of us have spent years brushing off period pain as just part of the deal. We double up on painkillers, cancel plans, and wait for it to pass, often wondering if this level of discomfort is actually normal. The truth is, while period pain is common, it’s usually your body’s way of sending a message that something deeper needs attention.Is it just inflammation? Is it my hormones? Or is there so
Fertility Explained: The Connection Between PCOS and Diminishing Ovarian Reserve w/ Dr. Tabitha Lowry
We’ve all felt the pressure of the "biological clock," but the truth is, fertility is so much more than just a countdown. For many of us, the real questions don’t start until we’re actually trying to conceive. If you’re navigating PCOS at the same time, it can feel like a total information overload.Why is my ovarian reserve changing? Does PCOS make it worse? Am I running out of time?In t
Why Stress and Sleep Are Ruining Your Hormonal Health and Cycle w/ Dr. Muskaan
If your cycle feels heavier, your moods feel sharper, or your energy crashes harder than usual, it might not be “just hormones.” Stress and sleep are two of the most powerful, and often overlooked — factors shaping your hormonal health. When they’re out of balance, your cycle is usually the first to feel it.In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, host Nathalia sits down with Dr. Muskaan, a resi
How to Live, Eat, and Move for Each Cycle Phase w/ Dr. Shah
Your cycle isn't unpredictable, it's your body’s brilliant, secret language! When you stop fighting your natural rhythm and start flowing with your body's four distinct phases, everything changes. You unlock new levels of energy, boost your mood, and maximize your workouts.But let's get practical: How do you actually live, eat, and move in true synchronization with your cycle? Join host Nathalia L
Healing Your Cycle After Birth Control
Millions of women feel blindsided when they stop hormonal birth control, dealing with everything from irregular cycles and breakouts to mood swings and fatigue. But what is truly happening inside your body during this transition? And how can you support your hormones as they find their natural rhythm again?Join host Nathalia Levterova as she sits down with Fertility Awareness Educator Michelle Agu
PMS Symptoms Explained—And How to Feel Better
What Is PMS and How Can You Fix It?If you’ve ever felt like your mood, motivation, or energy completely changes before your period, you’re not imagining it. Nearly 90% of women experience PMS, yet most of us are told it’s just “part of being a woman.” The truth? PMS is not random, and it’s not in your head, it’s your hormones and your brain working together in ways we were never taught.In this epi
Period Pain or Something Bigger? Let's Talk Endometriosis
In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions in women’s health — endometriosis. It affects 1 in 10 women, yet most spend 7–10 years searching for answers. We talk about why that is, how to recognize the signs, and what real healing and advocacy can look like. Painful periods aren’t “just part of being a woman.” Sometimes,
You’re Not Lazy, You’re in Your Luteal Phase.
If you’ve ever beaten yourself up for feeling tired, emotional, or unmotivated before your period, it’s not in your head. It’s your hormones. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in the luteal phase and how to work with your body’s natural rhythm instead of fighting it.Guest Spotlight: Michelle Agudelo is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Menstrual Cycle Practitioner, and
Cycle syncing for couples: Can it save relationships?
Guest Spotlight:Dr. Tabitha A. Lowry https://www.instagram.com/adornnaturopathic/https://www.adornnaturopathic.com/Dr. Tabitha A. Lowry is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, professor of anatomy and physiology, and women’s health advocate. She specializes in hormonal health, fertility, and sustainable weight management, helping women better understand and work with their bodies through every stage o
Trying to Conceive? Here’s What You’re Not Being Told
If you’ve been trying to start a family for months — or even years — you’ve likely heard the same generic advice over and over again. But what if there’s more to the story? In this episode, Ask Lively host Nathalia sits down with Dr. Nirali Jain (@eggspert_md) — board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist — to uncover the real science, the hidden factors, and the conversations no one i
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