HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

Have you ever hit a season so hard that you genuinely forgot what feeling okay even feels like? That's been my last two  years, and today I'm finally sitting down to tell you the real version. Not the polished, wrapped-up-with-a-bow version. The actual one. The version where my nervous system was on fire for a full year straight , where sleep became a stranger, and where even a four-year...

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...

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 ev...

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 tol...

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 litt...

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...

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.   An...

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 yo...

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...

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...

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, se...

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 en...

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 s...

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 yo...

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 someth...

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...

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?...

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...

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&ap...

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...

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 horm...

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...

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 constant...

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...

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...