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HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic
HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic
This podcast helps women balance their hormones naturally to improve energy, mood, and menstrual health. Hosted by a registered nurse and holistic hormone coach, it covers topics like PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, and blood sugar balance. The show offers practical nourishment strategies for busy moms and aims to help listeners feel more joyful and present in motherhood.
Episodes
Why you still have PMS after trying everything — Root Cause of PMS/PMDD Deep Dive | E282
What if the anxiety, rage, crying, and exhaustion before your period are not just “hormones being hormones,” but are actually showing you where your body needs support long before your period starts?You’ve tried the supplements. You cleaned up your food. Maybe you’ve tried medication, tracked your cycle, worked on your mindset, and done so many of the “right” things. And still, one to two weeks ev
Things You’re Doing To Decrease Progesterone And Make PMS Worse Without Knowing It | E281
What if your progesterone problem has nothing to do with your hormones, and everything to do with your alarm clock? Stay with me. Your body steals progesterone to make cortisol every time you're stressed, physically or emotionally, and it does this without asking your permission, often before you've even gotten out of bed.In this episode, I'm going rapid-fire through a list of every
PCOS Doesn't Have To Negatively Affect Your Fertility - With Dr. Angela Potter | E280
You can have zero cysts on your ovaries and still be diagnosed with PCOS. Wild, right? But that's exactly how loose this diagnosis really is.I sat down for this episode with Dr. Angela Potter, a PCOS and fertility specialist who works with women every day who hear the exact same thing I hear all the time: "Your labs are fine, here's Clomid, good luck."If you've been told y
E279: The emotional pattern behind your worst PMS — and why no supplement will fix it
This one will step on all of our toes (including mine!) Women who do everything "right" - the supplements, the sleep hygiene, the breakfast protocols - are still struggling. And the reason isn't what most practitioners will tell you. It has nothing to do with the magnesium you forgot to take or the genetics you were handed. The root cause goes deeper than that, to something a little
E278: Your Healthy Summer Routine Is Ruining Your Progesterone And Making Periods Worse
Are you going to feel good all summer, or hit August wondering why you became a different person from the neck up? Summer always feels like the healthiest (and happiest) season - lighter food, a few drinks at the barbecue, more movement, sunshine, a slower pace. So why do so many women feel worse in July and August than any other time of year?Turns out, summer is one of the sneakiest seasons for p
E277: The hidden immune trigger making your PMS worse every single month
Have you done all the right things and still spent two weeks a month feeling like a completely different, much less pleasant person? I get it.Most PMS and PMDD conversations stop at estrogen and progesterone. But if you're still dealing with mood swings, brain fog, or symptoms that show up around ovulation, too, there's a piece nobody's named for you yet. It's histamine. And be
E276: Why you feel nothing for your husband the week before your period — and what's actually happening
Have you ever looked at your husband doing absolutely nothing wrong and felt nothing but irritation?You know it's not really about him. But knowing that doesn't help when you're already in it, snapping at him for breathing too loudly, or crying and unable to explain why, then drowning in guilt afterward. Because you love him. Your hormones are throwing a very convincing party in you
E275: Your Labs Are Normal, But You're Gaining Weight, Losing Hair, And Feeling Exhausted - Let's Talk Thyroid, With Dr. Amie Hornaman
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like something's off, even when told, “everything looks fine”?That's exactly where my guest, Dr. Amie Hornaman, started. At 22, despite eating clean and working out twice daily, she gained 40 pounds in three months. After seeing six doctors, including two endocrinologists, she was still told she was normal. But no one had properly tested
E274: You’re Doing Everything Right - So Why Do You Feel Like A Different Person Half The Month?
Do you ever feel like you have two completely different versions of yourself living in the same body?Like one half of the month, you’re calm, patient, productive, and enjoying your life.And then something shifts. Suddenly, you’re overwhelmed, snapping over small things, exhausted by the afternoon, and wondering where you went.And what makes it even more confusing is - you’re not careless about you
E273: BONUS - Still Breaking Out Every Month? What You’re Missing About Hormones, Gut & Skincare And How To Fix What’s Underneath, With Danielle Gronich
Are you doing all the “right” things for your skin, and still breaking out every single month?You know, like using clean products, improving your diet, maybe even trying some supplements, but somehow your skin doesn’t get the message.I wanted to bring this one back because it’s one of those older episodes that’s still so relevant, especially if you’ve been stuck in that loop of trying things, seei
E272: Why Estrogen Won't Leave Your Body - And What's Actually Keeping It There
If you've been told your hormone labs are normal but you still feel bloated, moody, and exhausted - this episode is for you.Estrogen dominance is one of the most common hormone disruptions in women, and it's also one of the most misunderstood. Most women have heard the term but don't actually know what's driving it in their body, or why conventional testing keeps missing it ent
E271: PMS Breast Pain/Tenderness Is Giving You So Many Clues About Your Hormones!
Can we talk about that moment right before your period when your boobs hurt so much you don’t even want to move, and then suddenly, they’re fine?I used to just ignore it. Like, okay, this is just part of PMS, whatever. But once I started paying attention, I realized it’s actually not random at all.It’s your body giving you a lot of clues about what’s going on with your hormones, your gut, your str
E270: Why High-Functioning Women Aren't Having Great Sex (and What to Fix) with Dr. Heather Rhodes
Have you ever caught yourself thinking “I could take it or leave it” when it comes to sex?This is your headphones warning episode. My friend, Dr. Heather Rhodes, is back with me, and we’re talking about something you might not be saying out loud - what happens when desire feels out of reach. You love your husband, you care about your marriage, and at the same time, you feel tired out, stuck in you
E269: 5 High-Impact, FREE Things that are Helping Balance My Clients' Hormones (and Mine!)
Have you ever felt like every time you open Instagram or listen to a podcast, there’s another thing you’re supposed to buy or do to fix your hormones?A new supplement, a new routine, or a new "missing piece." It can get overwhelming fast!When you want to fix PMS mood swings, painful periods, and low energy, you don't need MORE, often you need less.That’s why I wanted to do something
E268: The #1 Mistake Healthy Moms Make That Keeps Them Stuck in PMS & Burnout
Do you ever feel like you should have your hormones figured out by now, but something still isn’t clicking? As high-functioning women, we fall into this trap all the time. You pay attention to what you're eating, try different routines, and when results don’t come quickly, your instinct is to push harder. You tell yourself to try one more thing or be more disciplined, thinking it will finally
E267: Which of These 3 PMS Hormone Patterns Matches Your Symptoms?
You know PMS symptoms show up for you most months, but do you know what your symptoms are telling you about your hormones? Today, I'm talking about 3 unique patterns that show up in the luteal phase and breaking down how the symptoms you're seeing each month relate to specific organ systems. In this episode: 1. Is your PMS caused by burnout, blood sugar dysregulation, or gut problems? 2.
E266: The Emotional & Spiritual Roots Of PMS, Hormone Imbalance, And Low Libido
I’ll be honest, this episode felt a little different to record - a little exciting, and a little nerve-wracking. Because instead of focusing on the usual physical side of hormones, I’m going deeper into something we don’t talk about as often: the emotional and especially spiritual roots behind symptoms like PMS, hormone imbalance, and low libido.I talk a lot about food, minerals, gut health, and d
E265: Decoding Your PMS - What’s Normal And What’s A Red Flag
If taking a supplement was the magic fix for PMS, wouldn’t we all be feeling amazing by now, right?In this episode, I’m breaking down PMS in a straightforward way. Not every change before your period is a problem. Some shifts in mood, energy, or appetite are completely normal. But there’s also a point where PMS becomes your body’s way of saying something deeper is off.The real issue often isn&apos
E264: Creating Safety + Hormone Balance Through Simplifying Everything
Have you ever bought the one thing that was supposed to fix your hormones, and then realized you’re more overwhelmed than before? That’s where this episode starts.We’re wrapping up our Safety Series with an idea that might seem too simple to make a difference: simplifying. It’s not about adding another supplement or following the latest trends, but about stepping back so your body can feel safe ag
E263: Creating Safety in Marriage through Radical Responsibility With Haley Teixeira
Do you notice that once a month your brain is VERY good at convincing you that your husband is the worst? Your nervous system is constantly scanning for safety, and if things feel tense with your spouse, your body stays stuck in a stress response that no amount of supplements can fix.Today, I’m talking with marriage coach Haley Teixeira about why emotional safety is the actual foundation for hormo
E262: Fix Your Grocery Budget & Spending Habits For More Safety & Less PMS, With The Budget Besties
Ever feel like you need a second mortgage to afford the organic chicken and grass-fed beef your hormones are literally begging for?You are doing your absolute best to keep everyone fed, healthy, and happy, but it feels like your bank account is constantly at war with your hormones. I’ve been right where you are, until I realized I was missing a huge piece of the puzzle: safety around money. That’s
E261: Not Enough Time For Happy Hormones? 4 Strategies You Need Today
Do you ever feel like you know what would help your hormones - eating consistently, resting more, getting minerals in - but there’s just no time to do any of it?In this episode of the Safety vs. Stress Series, I’m explaining how your relationship with time itself can either create safety in your body or keep your hormones stuck in stress mode. When your schedule is full, and your mind is constantl
E260: Decrease Demand On The Brain And PMS / ADHD Symptoms Through Your Eyes & Intentional Light Exposure
Have you ever noticed how certain lighting instantly makes you feel edgy - like your eyes get tired, your head feels busy, and your patience disappears faster than usual?This episode wasn’t part of the original plan for the Safety Series, but it felt important enough to add.Because in this one, I’m talking about something we rarely connect to hormones, or PMS: the way your eyes take in light all d
E259: High-Functioning Burnout & Why Being Productive Isn’t Actually Helping, With Ash Mcdonald
Did you know that even if you’re still showing up, getting things done, and keeping everything together, you could still be stuck in burnout? Your body knows even if your mind doesn’t.Today, I spoke with my therapist + nervous system expert, Ash McDonald, about high-functioning burnout, the one we both see in women who care a lot and do a lot. Unlike traditional burnout, it's when your brain
E258: 3 Safety Signals Your Body Needs To Increase Progesterone & Improve Energy
This episode continues a conversation we’ve been building about stress, safety, and why so many women feel like their hormones never quite settle. Today, I'll walk you through three specific signals your body needs to restore progesterone, stabilize your energy, and ease PMS symptoms. They aren’t trendy or complicated but simple and foundational, and often missing for women who’ve been pushin
E257: This is the #1 Root Cause of PMS + Hormone Imbalance
Today I’m starting a conversation I’ve been feeling pulled toward for a while now - stress, safety, and why so many of us feel stuck in hormone patterns even when we’re doing the right things.This is the first episode in what I’m calling the Safety vs. Stress Series, where we’re going to slow down and look at how our body responds to different types of stress, why it prioritizes survival over horm
E256: What I'm Into - 2026 Goals + Planning with My Cycle
It's a new year and I haven't quiiiite gotten my goals written down yet but I'm talking through how I like to make goal planning realistic as a mom by breaking down goals into seasons & keeping my cycle in mind. I'm sharing some goals that I have + a few updates for the podcast in 2026. Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you
E255: Hormone-Supportive Meal Strategies for Stable Energy & Less PMS
If I had a secret weapon to help you have less PMS, better periods, and more energy in 2026 and I didn't tell you about it ASAP...what would I even be doing?Today I'm telling you what I've been doing lately that has helped me so much with getting back into some of the habits I've been slacking on that help my hormones every single time. It's actually so much more simple th
E254: Our Hot Takes On 2026 Health Trends, With Dr. Heather Rhodes
This episode just picked up where we left off last time, and it grew out of a question we’ve been sitting with lately: what’s ACTUALLY shaping women’s health right now? Today, Heather and I talk through the health and hormone trends we see gaining momentum as we head into 2026. Some of them are things we’ve personally seen help women and we feel good about. Others made us stop and ask more questio
E253: The 6 (Non-Supplement) Things We Did To Shift Our Health In 2025 As Hormone Coaches With Dr. Heather Rhodes
We’re back today with a reflection that we’ve been thinking about this week - what have we done in 2025 that really moved the needle for our health - mentally, spiritually, and physically? I brought my hormone bestie, Heather, on today so we could share some of the things that we are so glad we learned and implemented this year to keep us moving forward in health and life. Spoiler alert - nothing
E252: What I'm Into - Fave Podcasts of 2025
I'm a big podcast girl, so when Spotify Wrapped came out this year I thought it would be fun to share with you what my favorite podcasts are. My taste is a little all over the map + I share my Spotify with my kids so this one is extra fun. The truth is you really don't know a person until you hear what their favorite podcasts are. If you're listening on Spotify put yours in the comm
E251: Parasite Cleansing The Wrong Way Won't Help Your Hormones And May Make Them Worse
Have you seen the ads for parasite cleanses that fix EVERYTHING and thought...maybe I need to do that?Maybe you do, but it also can make things worse, not better if your body isn't ready! Let's talk today about when a parasite cleanse is the right option, what to know first, and how to decide if the one you're thinking about is actually the right next step for you or not. I'll
E250: What I'm Into - Supplement Audit & Easy BBT Tracking
It's the end of the year (already!) and that means I'm auditing my life in general and deciding what I want to come with me into next year and what I want to change. Today I'm talking about how I'm simplifying my health and hormone health in a few ways - making BBT tracking easier so I'll actually do it again, and simplifying my supplements. Mentioned in this episode: Happ
E249: How I Prioritize True Rest As A Busy Mom To Fix PMS Mood Swings & Keep Hormones Balanced
Have you ever caught yourself holding your breath and realizing you’ve been tense for hours without even noticing? That was me all the time, until I started paying attention to what my body was asking for, rather than what I thought I should be doing.So, today, I’m talking about rest. The real kind. Not sleep (though most of us aren’t getting enough of that either), but the kind of rest that lets
E248: What I'm Into - Free & Simple Health Hacks & Black Friday Detox
Anyone else feeling way overstimulted & regretting a few Black Friday impulse buys? It's so easy to think that this one next thing will be the thing to fix your health, your stress, or your life in general. If you're there with me let's take a breath togther and simplify what we're doing this next season to what actually feels good again. Send us a text with episode feedbac
E247: Holiday Drinking: Will It Ruin Everything For Your Hormones?
Does drinking alcohol affect your hormones? It definitely does, but how much you drink and how well your body tolerates it depends on you! If you are wondering how much alcohol you can enjoy over the holidays without totally throwing off your hormones, I brought back a conversation that answers this in the clearest, most honest way - without guilt, scare tactics, and without telling you that you c
E246: BTS of Nourish Your Hormones Coaching - What's it Really Like to Work on Hormones Together?
Hey friends just a little Wednesday bonus episode for you! I know it's a big step to book a call and get all of the coaching details if you're not quite sure if you're ready yet so I thought I would make it easy for you. I'm sharing today exactly how NYH coaching works, why it's set up the way it is, and hopefully answer some questions you have about if coaching is for you
E245: How Your Caffeine Habits Can Make Or Break Your PMS & Periods
Are you drinking too much coffee for YOU? If so, it could be making your PMS and anxiety worse, even if you’re not drinking “that much.”So many women blame their mood swings or breast tenderness on hormones alone, but caffeine plays a much bigger role than we realize. If your symptoms flare up right before your period, it may be that your caffeine tolerance is changing and is affecting your system
E244: What I'm Into - Thanksgiving Plans, Cozy Vibes + Energy Audit
This what I'm into is a chat with my girlies all about Thanksgiving plans, fall decor, Thanksgiving menu, and how I've been doing daily energy audits to make sure my energy out isn't greatly surpassing my energy in. No tips, tricks, or hacks to fix your life or hormones, just the real BTS in my life and some fun things I've been doing to make fall and the holidays feel cozy. Te
E243: Surprising Hormonal Acne Triggers - Clean Skincare, Emotions, And Detox Pathways With Katie Stewart
Let’s talk about something most of us have struggled with at some point - acne that just won’t quit.You’ve tried the skincare, the supplements, the “clean” eating, and still, your skin seems to have a mind of its own.In this episode, I sat down with Katie Stewart, holistic nutritionist and host of The Clear Skin Chronicles, and we had the most down-to-earth conversation about acne, the kind you wi
E242: Mineral Imbalances, Parasites, And Rest: The Real Reasons Your Hormones Are Out Of Sync, With Dr. Heather Rhodes
Lately, every time I talk to a client (or honestly, a friend), the same thing comes up: “I’m so tired. I’m taking electrolytes, eating clean, supplementing magnesium… doing everything right, but I still feel off.”And I get it because I’ve been feeling that too.So, I sat down with my friend Dr. Heather Rhodes, and we started comparing notes - our clients’ labs, our own tests, and all the little thi
E240: Root Causes Of Chronic Mineral Depletion & How To Start Moving The Needle To Replenish Energy & Balance Hormones
Are you constantly tired, moody, or bloated, and wondering how the heck you got here when you’re doing all the right things? Let’s unpack something most women have never even heard of but definitely feel the effects of: mineral depletion. Specifically, the slow oxidizer pattern that keeps your energy low, your PMS raging, and your emotions stuck on numb.I’ve seen this same pattern in hundreds of h
E239: What I'm Into - Recalls, Updates, Fall Cozy Food, & Meal Planning
Today you get a little bit of everything in this what I'm into - I have to recall a previous WII recommendation, update you on my new favorite hobby, and give you my best fall cozy drinks + meal planning system that's working really well for our fam. Have a question or topic you want me to cover in a future episode? Send us a text or email us at hello@leishadrews.comEquip mint protein is
E238: Is Your IUD Or Birth Control Pill Messing With Your Mood? New Research + How To Feel Better
Have you ever wondered if your IUD or birth control pill might actually be the reason your mood feels off? Like, one week you’re fine, and the next you’re snapping at everyone, and just feeling not yourself?You’ve probably been told, “It’s just stress.” But that gut feeling you keep getting, the one whispering something changed since I got this IUD? Let’s talk about that.In this episode, we’re get
E237: What I'm Into - Real Bread as a Multivitamin/Multimineral
Yes you read that right - what if your BREAD could be super nutrient dense and help fill in nutrient gaps you've been struggling with for yourself or your family? Let's talk about what real bread is, how you can access it, and why my family is now into eating bread as a healthy food vs trying to keep it minimal like we have in the past. Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We
E236: 4 Things You Need To Know About Your Period Before You Can Make It Better
Tell me if this sounds familiar: your period app says it’s right on track, but your mood, energy, and skin all seem to have missed the memo.If your cycle seems too long, too short, or just off, this episode is your new best friend. Because before you can fix your period, you’ve got to understand what’s really going on each month, not just track the dates.Here’s what we’ll get into:02:02 Why your c
E235: What I'm Into - Primal Movement
Today I'm chatting about my new favorite type of movement for nervous system + fascia support + why bowspring just isn't a fit for me. Nothing fancy, just what I'm into!Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps
E234: 2 Signs You're Not Eating Enough Protein for Balanced Hormones & How To Fix It
Let’s get real for a minute: Are you still feeling hangry, cranky, and wiped out all too often, even while doing your best to eat clean and healthy? I’ve been right where you are - frustrated and exhausted - until I realized I was missing balance with one super important thing: protein.And yes, I know you’ve heard a million times that protein matters. But what if you’re still not getting it right,
E233: What I'm Into - Low-Tox Hair & Skincare Faves
This one's for the girlies! Well all of these episodes are for the girlies actually but this feels like a friend chat more than ever because if we were sitting down drinking an adrenal cocktail or a matcha together, we'd probably end up talking about our hair, amoung 1800 other topics. I've found a few new hair products I'm into lately + the skincare I've been using foreve
E232: Easy Emotional Regulation Tools for Less Anxiety & More Joy with Misty McFadden
Have you ever felt a surge of anger or anxiety so suddenly it almost scared you? Like that moment when a simple request from your child suddenly sends a wave of frustration through you. We’ve all been in that place, and the guilt that follows is just as heavy.I had a deeply comforting conversation with Misty McFadden about this exact struggle. As a mom of four, she spoke openly about her own journ
E231: What I'm Into - Morning Declarations + Mindset Shifts
What I'm into this week - these declarations have really been shifting my mood and focus in a powerful way so I wanted to share them with you!Credit to Igniting Hope MinistriesDownload these declarationsSend us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a re
E230: 4 Free (And Easy!) Mindset Shifts for Less PMS
Still dreading that week before your period when the smallest things set you off and you feel like you’re walking around with no buffer? Even though I talk a lot about PMS having a physical root cause, it's not all in your body, some of it really is in your head. In this episode, I’m sharing four mindset shifts that have made a real difference for me and so many women I’ve worked with. They’r
E229: What I'm Into - The Empowered Wife
What I'm Into this week - Making myself happier and making my husband happier in the process. Anyone else need this?I listened to The Empowered Wife over the past few weeks and I'm giving you a quick recap + my takeaways that I'm implementing to try them out and see what changes in my own mood + marriage. Not married? Honestly this could still be for you and understanding how you ca
E228: These 3 Things In Your Healthy Diet Could Be Keeping Your Hormones Stuck
You know those times when you’re eating well and doing your best, but something still feels off: you’re dragging through the afternoon, snapping at your kids, or your period won’t get on a schedule.I can’t tell you how many women come to me with that same story: no processed food in the house, meals that look healthy, but deep down their hormones are struggling. In this episode, I’m breaking down
E227: What I'm Into: Social Media Fasting
Hey friends welcome to the very first Friday episode of What I'm Into. Today I'm talking about my current social media fast, why I'm doing it, what it's done for me and will I ever be back to instagram? TBD. Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don’t forget to subscribe, share this epi
E226: BONUS - When Does Perimenopause Start? Here’s What You Need to Know to Support Your Body, with Bria Gadd
What if perimenopause didn’t have to feel like chaos? In this episode, I’m joined by Bria Gadd, Perimenopause & Menopause Expert, to clear up common myths and help you understand what’s really happening in your body during this transition.Bria shares her own story of navigating symptoms in her 30s, why you can't get clear answers, and how simple foundations can completely change your expe
E225: The First Step to Control Blood Sugar and Boost Energy + Stop PMS
Ever wonder why you crash in the afternoon or feel extra moody before your period? I used to blame it on being a mom and hormones, but after working with lots of clients, I found a common thread: blood sugar imbalance. Blood sugar isn’t just a diabetic thing, it affects everyone’s mood, PMS, and energy.In this episode, I share how blood sugar affects your hormones and what you can do about it. Spo
E224: How To Increase Your Progesterone Naturally For Less PMS & Better Periods
Is today the day you're on the couch, with cramps and moody, wondering, “Why do I feel like this every month?”You may have been told OR have self-diagnosed that your progesterone is imbalanced, so today we're talking about how you can get to the bottom of the progesterone puzzle and start to see less mood swings, less spotting, and longer, more predictable cycles. We'll talk about w
E223: How to Recover Your Energy & Hormone Balance When You Feel Stuck in Anxiety and Burnout
Are you feeling stuck in a hard, stressful season and watching your hormones go up in flames right before your eyes, but you have no idea how to make it better?That’s exactly where I’ve been - deep in a hard season, watching my hormones crash even though I was doing everything right. In fact, this episode was recorded from the midst of the storm.I'm opening up about what it looks like to walk
E222: 4 Simple Routine Shifts For Happier Hormones & Less PMS this Fall
A question for all my amazing mamas out there: Are you ready for the fall routine? It's fine if you're still figuring it out! Just a gentle nudge to remind you that now is the perfect time to shift some of that focus back onto yourself, not just the kids or everyone else in your life.I get it. Summer feels like this beautiful blur - slow mornings, late nights, kids everywhere, and routin
E221: BONUS - Hormone-Friendly Pre-Workout Nourishment (If You're Doing This Wrong, It Could Be Making Your Symptoms A Lot Worse)
I know you’ve had the question - “How do I nourish my body well before a workout without making it complicated?” If you’ve been skipping food in the morning, dragging yourself through your workouts, and wondering why you’re so wiped out, I have a secret for you: taking a pre-workout powder is not going to fix everything. Here’s what you really need: A focused and simple nourishment plan to get you
E220: Why I Ditched Seed Cycling & What To Do Instead for Less PMS
I know you’ve scrolled through all of the hormone advice on social media and probably tried most of it - seed cycling, hormone supplements, and blue light glasses, but it’s NOT working. Your body is not broken. You're just stuck in a cycle of trendy fixes that never get to the root of the issue.Today, I’m sharing why I used to seed cycle and take all the hormone supplements, and why it never
E219: Busy Life? This One Mistake Is Making Your Overwhelm, Exhaustion, And PMS Worse (And You Can Fix It)
Why does it feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough, and you just keep getting more exhausted?You’re holding everything together: the kids, the house, the meals, the work. On the outside, it might even look like you have it all together. But inside? You’re crumbling. You’re irritable, worn out, snapping at everyone, and the week before your period, it all feels even worse.In this ep
E218: BONUS - Is It Really Just Your Hormones, or Is Your Thyroid the Missing Piece? With Nicole Fennell, RDN
What if the mood swings, the exhaustion, the weight gain, the painful periods aren’t just about your hormones after all?You’re exhausted before the day even starts. You can’t lose weight no matter how hard you try. You’re freezing when everyone else is fine. Your hair is thinning, your periods are a mess, and no one seems to have any real answers, just more tests and “you’re fine.”I see you. And y
E217: 3 Ways to Find Out If Estrogen Dominance Is Causing Your Period Cramps + PMS
What if all the things you’ve been doing to balance your hormones are actually backfiring?The supplements, the cleanses, the low-estrogen diets, the endless guessing — and still, the heavy bleeding, cramps, bloating, and mood swings just keep coming. When you’re hurting every month, it’s easy to assume too much estrogen is to blame. But treating the wrong thing can leave you feeling worse, not bet
E216: Easy Nourishing Foods That Help with Painful Periods, PMS, and Low Energy
Let's make hormone balance easier with just a few simple foods this week. When cramps, PMS mood swings, and exhaustion hit every month, it’s hard not to feel like your body is working against you, but it's not!This episode is your gentle nudge to stop overcomplicating things and start somewhere simple. I’m sharing three of my favorite hormone-friendly foods (and why they work) — so you c
E215: BONUS - Root Causes of Fibroids - Can They Really be Treated Naturally? With Dr. Luciana Silva
Dealing with fibroids and feeling stuck between surgery and suffering?You’ve tried to ignore it—the heavy periods, bloating, and pelvic pressure that make you dread your cycle. But deep down, you sense something isn’t right, and the answers you’ve received so far? They don’t seem to help.Maybe you’ve been offered birth control or an IUD, or even told that surgery is your only option. But no one ha
E214: Do You Have These 4 Signs of a Healthy Period?
Have you ever been told your heavy bleeding, mood swings, acne, or exhaustion are just part of having a period?But deep down, you know something’s off. And you’re right!Many of us have been gaslit by doctors, by friends, even our own mothers, into believing that pain, fatigue, bloating, and mood swings are simply the price we pay for being a woman. But the truth is: your cycle is your body’s month
E213: How to control PMS anger/anxiety without adding more to your to-do list
Feel like you snap at your kids or get overwhelmed right before your period? It’s just your hormones speaking.When PMS hits, it can feel like your coping tools vanish. In this episode, I’ll share practical strategies for when PMS feels heavy—no willpower or restrictive diets needed. You’ll learn how:High expectations can worsen PMS symptomsTo track your emotions for tough daysTo create a “PMS buff
E212: 3 Things You Need to Know to Make Your Next Period Better
Do you dread your period every month, only to be met with the same painful cramps and mood swings that never seem to let up? What if you’re missing three foundational pieces that could change …well, all of it?If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones naturally but still feel like you’re guessing, or throwing money at supplements hoping something will finally work, this one’s for you. Here&apo
E211: Is Your Mom Guilt Actually Well-Founded? The Hidden Cost of Hormone Imbalances & PMS
Ever replayed the day in your head and thought, “Why did I snap like that?”. You love your kids with everything you’ve got—so why is it so hard to show up the way you want to?If you’re stuck in a cycle of mom guilt, irritation, and exhaustion, there’s a chance your hormones, not your parenting, are the real culprit. This episode goes beyond the surface to unpack how burnout and hormone imbalances
E210: Why ‘Slow Living’ Might Be the Missing Piece for Your Hormones And Your Sanity, with Stephanie O’Dea
Ever feel like slowing down is a luxury you can’t afford while juggling kids, a business, or an endless to-do list? You’re not alone - I’ve been in that same boat. What if the solution isn’t doing more, but doing less more intentionally? Here’s the truth: You can’t pour from an empty cup. When you’re always in go mode, your body pays the price, whether through exhaustion, mood swings, or missing o
E209: BONUS - How to Make & Detox Hormones Well - DAY 5 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp
Book a call or reach out on voxer to get your coaching questions answered before bootcamp bonuses and $200 off expire June 2nd!If you learned a lot this week but need a little clarity to wrap up everything you learned with a pretty bow...this one is for you boo. 😘Today I'm putting the pieces together for long-term hormone balance, good periods, PMS free months, and energy for days.It all come
E208: How to Avoid Chronic Hormone Imbalances Becoming Chronic Disease - DAY 4 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp
It’s day 4, the final day of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp, and I’m bringing you a little recap of the bootcamp alongside a deep dive into how hormone imbalances can lead to long-term chronic diseases – and how we can prevent that from happening.We covered several key hormone imbalances and their links to some very common chronic diseases. My goal was to stress the importance of addressing underl
E207: PMS is NOT a Joke - Why It's Happening so You Can Fix It - DAY 3 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp
It’s day 3 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp - if you've ever found yourself feeling more anxious, angry, sad, or all of the above before your period, then you need to tune in to hear WHY PMS is affecting you and what you can do to have stable moods all month long. In this episode I share some of the most causes of PMS symptoms – like estrogen dominance – as well as less common conditions suc
E206: The Sneaky BTS of Low Energy & Energy Crashes - Blood Sugar & Cortisol Dysregulation - DAY 2 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp
Welcome back to Day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp! If you've ever wondered why your energy is up and down and if your stress is REALLY affecting you negatively...this one is for you!In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it prioritizes stress hormones over sex hormones, lead
E205: 4 Things Your Doctor Should Have Taught You About Your Hormones - DAY 1 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp
Welcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment.I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical fluid around ovulation, or how symptoms like PMS, c
E204: Your Ashwagandha & Stress Supplements Might be Making Your Chronic Stress Worse
Ever take ashwagandha to "fix" your stress, only to end up feeling just as exhausted (and maybe even worse hormonally)? Friend, I’ve been there too. If you’re relying on adaptogens to “fix” fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal chaos but still feel wired-and-tired, here’s what I want you to know: masking stress won’t heal your hormones. The duct-tape approach might help temporarily, but wit
E203: The Wrong Breakfast Could Be Your Whole Hormone Problem (You're Probably Making These Mistakes)
Do you feel like you’re eating a healthy breakfast but still crash by 10 AM or struggle with bad PMS and painful periods?The truth is, eating the wrong (healthy) breakfast might be behind irregular periods, hormonal acne, and low energy by lunchtime. The good news? It’s easy to fix. Today I'm telling you exactly what to change: My 3-part “hormone hero” breakfast formula to balance blood sugar
E202: DUTCH Hormone Testing Deep Dive and Our Test Results with Dr. Heather Rhodes
Are PMS mood swings, hormonal acne, and painful periods wearing you down, all while doctors tell you your tests are "normal"? Your hormones might need more attention, and the Dutch test could help.The Dutch test is an at-home urine test that reveals if your estrogen levels are imbalanced and can identify low progesterone, adrenal fatigue, or insulin resistance affecting your energy and f
