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

What if you're doing everything right, eating well, exercising, following the protocols, removing toxins, and things are still not where you want them to be with your health? Health is physical obviously, but there is also a spiritual component to everything going on in the physical, and we're going to dive into that with today's guest Reyna. Reyna and I have been on similar journey...

Today we have part 2 of the discussion on the differences in men's and women's hormone balance and I'm taking questions directly from my Nourish Your Hormones community. If you missed part 1 on Monday go back and listen to that first! I brought my husband into the conversation today so he could give a male perspective on health, hormones, and the most simple and effective changes th...

We know men & women are different in so many ways, but how well do we understand each other's hormones? Today I'm walking you through the differences in each of our hormone cycles so we can understand and support each other better. We're covering: What a man's typical hormone cycle looks like When men are built to be the most productive & motivated What a woman's h...

Today we're talking about preconception and prenatal health for both mom and baby and Sarah Thompson joins me to really dig in and talk about specific foods and nutrients that we can use to increase egg quality, support hormone levels in early pregnancy, and ultimately help mom and baby stay happy and healthy during the pregnancy journey. Sarah is the author of Functional Maternity and has a...

Want an easy + feel-good way to support your hormones this summer? I've got a good one for you today! Safe sun exposure is one of the best ways to support healthy stress responses and doesn't it just make sense that it can also help your body make more progesterone when you're getting more sunlight? Today I'm talking about the factors needed to produce progesterone including sp...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Today I am joined by emotional and anger management coach Elizabeth Andreyevskiy. Elizabeth is a mom of 4 kids living in North Florida. She struggled with reactive parenting styles until she discovered emotional wellness tools through counseling. This led her to focus on supporting other Christian moms through her "Emotionally Healthy Legacy"...

It's time for another Q&A Thursday and I have some good ones! Today I'm answering these questions: How does a hormonal IUD like Mirena affect your hormones and cycles and how can you support hormones while on it? Is BBT tracking helpful in perimenopause? What castor oil pack/castor oil do I recommend? How do you track BBTs when you're sick? If you want to prevent pregnancy natur...

Today I have an episode for you that's all about what you can do for FREE to support happier hormones, and it's really amazing how far these tips will go for you if you implement them! We get into all of the "fancy" things we can do - red light therapy, a million hormone supplements, cold plunges, etc but what if we just got back to basics and work with our bodies in the most s...

If you have had period pain - this episode is for YOU! I was so excited to hear Valentina share her story and research about women's health on another podcast that I knew I had to have her on as a guest here.  Today we're talking about painful periods, and although I believe that when there is period pain there's always an underlying reason, I'm also always interested in ways t...

Today is our first hormone highlight episode - a bite sized episode to encourage + inspire you in just a few minutes so you can keep moving forward on your hormone journey! In this episode, I’m talking about what I have seen hold women back from balancing their hormones many times, including me: PERFECTIONISM. In this episode: What Hormone Balance actually looks like to me Hormone balance is not a...

Basal body temperatures are one of my favorite tools to understand your hormones and cycles better, so I'm going even deeper today into some of the things your chart is telling you that you are probably missing. If you haven't started BBT tracking yet or want the 101 - go back to Episodes 59 and 61 to learn how to start and what to look for. Today you'll learn more about how to know...

Send us a Text Message. 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.  I dive 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 y...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal podcast! Today I'm excited to share an inspiring story of healing through homesteading . My guest, Jocelyn Jennings, is a stay-at-home mom of two who teaches others about homesteading through her podcast, The Farm Family Table. After struggling for years with PCOS, she decided to take her health into her own hands. Jocelyn dove deep into researching holist...

Hey, gals! I'm back with a new episode with my co-host Dr. Heather Rhodes.  We're starting this week off talking about one of the most requested topics: Mood Swings & Depression. In this episode we dive into what factors affect our neurotransmitters, affect our hormones and also about medications for depression and how those can affect our stress hormones and our sex hormones. Let&ap...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this throwback Thursday episode, Dr. Heather Rhodes is my co-host, 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...

Today we're talking all things ADHD - What is ADHD, how is it different in boys and girls, and why more women in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with ADHD then EVER before.  When we look at the menstrual cycle and estrogen and progesterone changes, it's easy to see the patterns that can impact ADHD symptoms, and when we know what to expect, it's easier to manage symptoms with...

Hey friend this one is going to get really real. We're talking about the gut today and I can't tell you how many women come to me with gut issues and have no idea that they're affecting their hormones! We're connecting the dots between gut issues and hormone imbalances, WHY improving constipation and bloating is such a key step on the road to hormone balance, and HOW you can ac...

Have you heard that ovulation is supposed to be a great part of your cycle and it's just not happening for you? You're expecting to feel good, have a high libido, and flowing beautiful hair and instead you're grumpy, moody and bloated? Ovulation symptoms can happen but they aren't normal and aren't something you have to be stuck with! (Sound familiar?) Today I'm going...

Hi friends!  Today I am diving into one of the topics that has been a long time coming... Libido! There is somewhat of an epidemic (my words) of low libido in women and this should be more concerning than it is. Low libido is not "normal" and it actually is comes out of running low in other areas of your life. The environment around us, birth control (impacting thyroid function + gut iss...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I talk with chef Whitney Aronoff about the impact of food on hormone balance. Whitney shares how she attended culinary school to heal her own gut issues and learn life skills. She discusses the benefits of eating seasonal whole foods and traditional cooking methods for optimal nutrition and hormone health. Whitney emphasizes listening...

Who needs a little help with breakfast? As cliche as it sounds I really do think it's the most important meal of the day, so today I'm giving you the template I use to create a hormone-friendly breakfast with plenty of ideas + tips to make it happen quickly. A hormone friendly breakfast is going to have whole foods, plenty of protein, and the right, nutrient dense carbs to keep your bloo...

Hormone Imbalances are talked about ALL the time between women, but do you really understand what is and isn't a sign of hormone imbalance and most importantly, do you know what your body is actually telling you by sending you symptoms? I'm breaking down what is normal and what is NOT so you're clear what your body is really telling you. Today I'm talking about the 3 most commo...

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...

Today I'm going to talk more about the HOW to maintain balanced hormones after you put in the work -- all while staying present in your busy, beautiful life! I want to share with you simple ways to support your taht circadian rhythm, blood sugar balance, rest and movement. These practices don't always look perfect, but I look for pockets in my day to fit them in and I know it makes all t...

For this Q&A Thursday I want to address some creative and FUN ways to expand your funding when it feels like taking care of your health & hormones is not in your financial capacity in the moment. These ideas are outside of the box and may not be for everyone, but if they are for you it could be game changer for being able to invest in yourself! I'm talking about my new favorite hobby,...