Balancing Hormones Naturally

Understanding your menstrual cycle is the most powerful thing you can do! In this episode, we'll look at how this can help us reach our weight loss, weight gain, or weight management goals. Knowing when your body is naturally amping up and gradually slowing down will help you plan your meals and exercises most effectively so you can work with your body instead of against it. In Today's Episode You...

In this episode, my Hormone Reset Program co-coach, Kaitlin York, joins us again after we re-ran her Dutch and HTMA labs. What's so cool about re-running labs is we can see which areas of your body are improving and we can decide what steps to take next to further optimize your health. Your body, through these labs, tells us what to do next. Join us as we take a close look at what her labs are tel...

We talk a lot about supplements, nutrition, and exercise to build a healthy lifestyle but one aspect that doesn't get enough attention is what we can do for our mental health. Our mental health is so intertwined with our physical health, but we often don't take the time to nurture it like we should. In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Lutren to talk about somatic tools for stress management...

Minerals play a crucial role in growth, healing, digestion, energy production, and stress management. It’s so important to understand how our body uses minerals so we can focus on providing the right nutrients and aiding in absorption. In this episode, we're talking about the importance of minerals and simple tips you can implement right away to get a head start on using minerals to optimize your...

I get asked every day if I can review someone's labs or run labs for them outside of my programs. I hear you! Labs can provide so much helpful information. But if you've listened to my other podcasts about labs, you know I'm a firm believer that true healing requires implementing healthy habits and lifestyle changes. This is why I won't run or review one-off labs outside of my programs. Labs are o...

In this episode, we sit down with Carlynn Winkelman, one of the educational managers at Ned CBD, to delve into the fascinating world of hemp and CBD and the potential these products have to support hormone balance and overall wellness. Carlynn has so much amazing info to share and I can't wait for you all to learn all about the different hemp/CBD applications, how it can help with various health c...

We've all been there at one time or another. You go to the doctor because something feels off, but your labs come back normal. So you're not "sick enough" to need a diagnosis, but you're not healthy enough to feel great. So now what? In today's episode, we are talking about lab tests and how they're just one piece of the puzzle. In this episode, you will learn more about: When you should run labs...

In this episode, we sit down with Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Real Salt® to understand the importance of salt, why it's gotten such a bad rap in recent years, and how we can find quality, healthy salt. Darryl is passionate about healthy living, healthy eating, and life-long learning. He grew up working for the family mineral business in Redmond, UT, and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree at...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Zulia Frost from Recharge Health to learn about red light therapy and how it can improve our overall health. She's sharing how to best use red light therapy tools to improve so many health issues like chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and even stretch marks. Trained as a Western MD, Dr. Zulia is renowned worldwide for pioneering expertise in integrative light and...

To kick off our switch and ditch series, we're taking a closer look at protein powder. We talk a lot about the importance of protein for our hormones and our cycles so let's dive into what makes a good protein powder and what we should try to avoid to make sure we're getting the most out of it. In this episode, you will learn more about: Ingredients to avoid and watch out for Brands I trust and en...

When it comes to running labs, it's so important to look at both your lab results and your individual lifestyle to really understand what is going on. So in this episode, my Hormone Reset Program co-coach, Kaitlin York, joins us as we review her recent labs. Kaitlin shares her health journey and the emotional and physical hurdles she's faced over the last few years. This episode is for you if you'...

I wanted to give you a sneak peak of something we are adding to the Hormone Reset Program. Listen in and let me know your thoughts! The hormone Reset Program is open for enrollment until next Tuesday. You can save a $100 until Friday evening! Join at Leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that, like everything in the world, the material our clothing is made from has an energy frequency? And this frequency can either lift us up or weigh us down. As exciting as this is, it's hard to change over your entire wardrobe to take advantage of these frequencies, but what we can do is make changes where it impacts us the most! In this episode, you will learn more about: The energ...

Jenn Trepeck has been described as a "force of nature" in the wellness space as an optimal health coach, podcaster, and business consultant. With expert knowledge and a light-hearted attitude, she focuses on debunking fad diets, exposing the BS we are fed by the food and diet industry, how the people around us can positively and negatively impact our health journey, and shifting mindsets in order...

Greenwashing: Becoming an Educated Consumer Companies have learned a new marketing trick: Greenwashing. Brands know that consumers are on the lookout for toxins like BPA and parabens now but unfortunately, that doesn't mean they have switched to healthier or safer ingredients. So it's up to us to learn how to read the labels and understand how these ingredients are affecting us. This episode is yo...

Pamper Your Period with Garnuu Macy Maxson is the Founder and CEO of Garnuu, an organic feminine care company that is on a mission to create periods that don’t cramp your style (pun intended). She started Garnuu in 2021 out of a passion for helping women worldwide by using our periods to help fight human trafficking globally.  We talk a lot about the ways you can impact your hormones and period th...

How to Choose Clean Makeup Brands Choosing safe and healthy makeup Is harder than it should be - let's simplify it! We all know that generic, drug-store makeup is full of toxins and things that are not good for our skin or for the world. But even makeup that is labeled as "clean", "organic", or "non-toxic" can have hidden chemicals that affect our health and hormones. In this episode, we talk abou...

Entrusting Your Health to Ethical Companies Join us with Jill Rowe to learn all about how she founded one of my favorite non-toxic companies, Rowe Casa Organics. We discuss how Rowe Casa got started, the importance (and difficulty!) of sourcing ethical and clean ingredients, and how the world gives you what you need to fulfill your purpose. Jill Rowe is the founder and co-owner of Rowe Casa Organi...

No matter what we do, as long as we live on this planet, we can't achieve the perfect non-toxic life. This doesn't mean we shouldn't do what we can but understanding that we'll never achieve perfection can help us to decide where we can get the most bang for our buck and where our efforts make the biggest impact. It's important to take it slow and know that we can't make the change overnight. Join...

The Truth About Cutting Calories for Weight Loss We’ve all been told that calorie deficit is what leads to weight loss. But it’s more complicated than just cutting your caloric intake. There’s so much more we can do outside of cutting calories. Before you start cutting calories, especially if you’ve already tried that, we can first address our metabolic issues - insulin intolerance, hypothyroidism...

Is your doctor talking with you about the importance of gut health for fertility? Or ordering a comprehensive look at your hormone and nutrient health through lab tests? Has your doctor personalized your PCOS treatment to the specific type of PCOS you have? Things like these could be what’s keeping you from getting pregnant and should be addressed. Dr. Angela Potter is a functional medicine naturo...

Pregnancy Prep: Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Angie Mueller The most marvelous thing about the human body is its ability to heal itself. As a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health and prenatal/postpartum training, Dr. Angie Mueller focuses her therapy on providing energy to remove obstacles to allow natural healing to occur. After earning a bachelor's degree in health & s...

A Sweet & Spicy Non-Toxic Gift Guide for Valentine’s Day With Valentine's day just around the corner, chances are you're shopping for friends, family, significant others, or yourself! It can be tough to find non-toxic items in the sea of cheap candy and drug store cosmetics so look no further for your Valentine's day non-toxic gift guide. Treat a special someone to a healthier version of choco...

Managing Menopause with Nutrition & Hormone Replacement Therapy By 2030, there will be 1.2 billion women going through menopause, with many of these women experiencing symptoms that disrupt their quality of life, including hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog, vaginal dryness, low libido, weight gain, and fatigue. Unfortunately, our medical system is not offering women the support and treatment op...

Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker. In her virtual Functional Medicine practice, she works with patients worldwide to heal the root cause of their health struggles through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized support. She has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, and in Reader's Digest, Health Magazine. Dr. Meg Mil...