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

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast.  I'm so excited to have Chelsi Jo here with me today. She is the founder and CEO of chelsijo.co and the creator of Systemize Your Life -AKA the systems QUEEN. What that means is that she can help us really simplify our systems when it comes to food and food prep. Today, Chelsi is sharing with us the systems that she uses in her own super busy but...

Today I'm talking about the ONE THING  hindering your progress towards hormonal balance and better health. Break free from this mental barrier and nourish your body with the support and guidance shared in today's conversation. In this episode I discuss the importance of having a step-by-step method, the power of shifting our mindset, and the impact of stress hormones on our overall hormo...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal podcast. I have Sabrina Magnan here with me today. She is an intuitive eating coach and helps chronic dieters heal their relationship with food and improve their body image. We're so excited to chat today about the ability to actually go too far with healthy eating and how to know if your healthy eating has actually become unhealthy. In this episode: [03:0...

Are you ready to sip your way to hormone balance and improved energy levels? I've got the perfect summer drink recipes that not only taste amazing, but also support progesterone production for optimal hormonal health! Listen to the end for my tips on keeping blood sugar balanced with these drinks for best results. For the full system to balance your hormones with simple nourishment join us in...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Today my husband Stephen is here with me as we look back on the last 11 years and how our perspective on health, exercise, and parenting has changed. There’s been a LOT going on the past 11 years so we can’t wait to dive in! In this episode: [02:18] Coming into the marriage as “healthy” people [08:53] The tipping point for us in our health and nutritio...

Ready to enjoy your summer travels while still maintaining hormone balance and overall health?  Today we’ll explore four key areas to focus on before and during your travels: knowing yourself and your baselines, prioritizing sleep, being mindful of what you eat, and managing stress. I’ll walk you through my favorite go-to breakfasts, healthy sandwich options, snacks + drinks, as well as tips for s...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. We are thrilled to be celebrating our 50th episode with Dr. Heather Rhodes. Today, we are diving deep into the thyroid system. We will explore what your thyroid does, why it is so crucial for your body's overall well-being, and how you can better support it for more energy and happier hormones. In this episode: [04:38] Common misconceptions about...

I know summer is a busy season AND you want to show up and feel good for it. Bad periods, PMS, and low energy are NOT the vibe. Join me in this free workshop on Friday 5/26 at 12pm CDT (or join us for the replay!) to learn how to make hormone balance simple & straightforward enough for summer so you can start having happy hormones this month. Sign up here! Send us a text with episode feedback...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode I’m asking you: what does your nighttime routine look like? You have one - whether it looks like something out of a textbook or if it is a little crazy up to the moment you lay down…and then scroll till you finally close your eyes (we’ve all been there!).  Whether you are intentional or not about taking time before bed to wind down, it...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I have Hayley Balenseifen , a physical therapist and CFT practitioner on to talk about fascial strain, trauma, stress, and oral restrictions and how they affect our health. Sound a little boring? You’ll be amazed how much this affects your body and health! Fascial strain can impact oral health, TMJ, headaches, body pain, joint pain, an...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. When working on balancing hormones, one of the questions I get asked the most is, “Where do I start?”. In this episode, I’m going to answer that question for you. There's a ton of information out there, and I want to make it feel much more simple for you to know where you're going with your hormone balanced journey, where to start, and then h...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I'll be exploring a common question that I receive from people and my clients: "How do I keep up with all the regular things in my life and balance my hormones?" It's a loaded question, but I'm here to share with you some personal tips and tricks that you can use to maintain a healthy balance in your life, even...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I’m having Katelyn Fusco, a childbirth educator, homebirth mama of two, and host of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. We’re having an honest conversation about birth experiences in the United States and the choices available to women during this transformative time. Join us as we explore the importance of creating a positive, empowering bir...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I’m having Kasi Willingham back again with me today and we’re talking about how to talk to your preteen daughter about puberty and periods. It's a conversation that can be uncomfortable and awkward, but it's a crucial one to have to prepare our daughters for the changes they will experience as they grow up. I’m always here to...

Is coffee bad for your hormones? Honestly it can be if you’re drinking it the wrong way- but with my 6 tips today you can enjoy your coffee in a MUCH more hormone-friendly way and have the best of both worlds.  Drinking coffee on an empty stomach, drinking low quality coffee, or drinking coffee at the wrong times of day can all be stressors on your body, but today I’m giving you all my secrets so...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I have my right-hand girl, Kasi Willingham, back as my guest. Kasi is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and today, we’re talking about our experiences with food, health, and body image as we grew up – and what we are doing to make sure things go differently for our children and generations to come. In this episode: [03:14]...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. I am thrilled to have Melody Patton with me today to share some valuable insights on how to improve your baby's sleep. As a new or experienced parent, you might be struggling to get your little one to sleep through the night, leaving you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Melody is here to guide us through how baby sleep affects us, the significan...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Today Dr Hearher & I are talking about minerals, because they are VITAL for life, energy, blood sugar balance and stable moods. Were also diving into why they matter for hormones, and how to know if your minerals are balanced or not – so you know what to do about it. In this episode: [04:30] Gaining insight into how the four primary minerals work i...

Let’s talk about anxiety! There are so many factors and triggers, and YES, your hormones do play a part in your mood but there’s so much more to the story outside of your monthly hormone changes.  Today I’m diving into the many causes of anxiety, from underlying perfectionism, poor sleep, lack of nourishment, and the crazy pace of our modern lives & motherhood.  Grab yourself a yummy drink, an...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. How’s your morning routine? Do you love it? AND do your hormones love it? In this episode, I’ll share some of my favorite  tips that you can incorporate into your morning routine to support your hormones. While it's not a strict step-by-step guide, the goal is to inspire you to brainstorm how these ideas could work for your lifestyle. In this epis...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I have Jenna Johnson, a personal trainer, as my guest. We're going to talk about strength training , and answer some questions around what strength training is, common misconceptions, and some important advice you don’t want to miss. In this episode: [03:55] Cardio vs. Strength Training: which one is more effective? [09:39] Common...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Today, I am going to address a topic that I recently saw my students talking about, especially some women who are new to Nourish Your Hormones . A topic that came up was that they were feeling like their body hates them. I thought that that was such powerful wording and something that I needed to address. So, I want to encourage you today. If you have...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Heather Rhodes is my co-host today, and we’re talking about irregular cycles. We’ll start on how you can track your menstrual cycle, then discuss what a regular cycle should look like, and finally go deeper into irregular cycles - why they happen and how you can balance your hormones for a better cycle. In this episode: [00:10] How...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Dr. Heather Rhodes is BACK as my co-host today, and we’re talking about PCOS, the symptoms, the myths, and the ways you can improve PCOS naturally. PCOS is a syndrome., and is often used as an umbrella term for lots of hormone imbalances. We're here to simplify and try to regain some clarity around PCOS and some of the big myths that we see when i...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Today, I am talking about periods – like I love to do – specifically, painful periods and cramps . What's normal? What's not normal? Why are you having painful periods? And the best of all, what you can do to have pain-free periods SOON. Grab a snack and let’s dive in! In this episode: [01:37] Why periods can be painful & how you can have...