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

Have you been on hormonal birth control? I have and I know that it's so common to be on birth control for hormone issues, to prevent pregnancy, or kind of just because sometimes. Today I'm diving into the true BTS of hormonal birth control. How does it really work in your brain and body? Did you know it can affect things like who you choose as a mate, how you learn, and even your mood an...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast! In this episode, I had such an insightful conversation with women's health nutritionist Alex Adele King. We covered so much about endometriosis – what is, symptoms, real-life stories, misconceptions, treatment options, and holistic solutions. Bottom line: You have options. We discussed what dietary strategies can help with endo pain and symptoms a...

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 under...

It’s day 3 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp and today I dove into some of the most causes of PMS symptoms – like estrogen dominance – as well as less common conditions such as changes in the GABA response in the body due to progesterone. Rather than just masking symptoms, my holistic approach focuses on addressing the underlying imbalances through nourishment and lifestyle choices and that’s what...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast – and day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp! 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, leading to issues like low progesterone. Blood sugar imbalance can also trigger cortisol spikes and leave...

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,...

Today is Q&A Thursday and I love the question I got from a mama who has 3 little ones and is tired and having trouble staying patient. I can relate! If you're dealing with stress, anxiety, and general overwhelm in motherhood, it may not be YOU, it may be your minerals and hormones. The beauty of balancing hormones in a way that works with your body is that you can do it no matter what sea...

There's something that I notice is missing for a lot of women these days, and that simple ingredient for happier hormones is - having more FUN! It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget what you like, let alone making time to do it, but I'm explaining today why that mistake could be holding you back, and what you can do to make a change right now. Creating safety in o...

Do you ever feel like you only find the worst of the worst case scenario when you do a google search to try to figure out your hormone symptoms or period pain? That's what I found when I searched "causes for period pain" in preparation for this episode so I want to give you more of a holistic explanation of the causes of period pain that DON'T require birth control or surgery....

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast.  Today Dr Heather Rhodes is my co-host and we are talking about the trends we see in 2024 with hormone balance. A lot of the trends can be good but there are 3 specific trends we're seeing that are holding lots of women back from fixing their energy, periods and PMS and we're going to dive into those today. It's easy to get overwhelmed,...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I have Rebecca Dollard, a somatic life coach for moms, as my co-host. This is her second time on the podcast and we could talk for hours. Today we focused on the relationships we have with our bodies. Our bodies are so knowledgeable, but we don’t take the time to listen to them. So often we want to take the easy way out and outsource o...

Do you still have an energy dip mid-afternoon? Today I'm going to tell you WHY that's still happening for you and what you can do about it. It's not normal to always be tired or to be having big dips really consistently and it's a sign that your body needs nourishment! Resources mentioned in today's podcast: Adrenal Cocktail Powder LMNT Electrolytes (free sample pack of al...

Low energy is one of the most common things I see in motherhood and let me tell ya...it's no fun and you aren't stuck with it! Today I'm going through the 5 (and a bonus!) things I see most commonly affecting energy so you can assess which ones are affecting you and make changes today so you have better energy THIS WEEK. I've got you. LET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES: FREE RE...

Postpartum can be a ROLLER COASTER of a ride, so today I'm breaking down what is and isn't normal with hormones, energy, and mood so you can start off on a solid foundation with your postpartum expectations about hormone balance. Grab my postpartum masterclass here if you want a bite-sized place to start planning for a happier postpartum Resources mentioned in the episode today: My Compl...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, my previous client, Amber De La Garza, is sharing her hormone healing journey with us. We’re going in-depth into what it’s like to work with me, especially if you have significant hormone issues like Amber did. I am so excited to share Amber’s story, you’re going to get all the behind-the-scenes details, she holds nothing back. This ep...

Hi friend, Have you heard about histamines and not really sure what they are or why they are important? Let me get into this with you, because it can make a difference in healing your hormones! This episode gets pretty deep - but I want to help you learn about your body! Histmines are the "hormone of alarm". Let me break down histamines for you by looking at reasons you might be experien...

Are you used to being annoyed every time someone asks what's for dinner or constantly feeling behind on meal planning/making food or having trouble keeping the right ingredients in the house? SAME. Even though I've had a meal planning system in place for years I made a few small tweaks the last 2 weeks and have felt so much less stressed and happier when I'm making and eating dinner...

Today I thought it would be fun to bring you a light and easy episode sharing some of the apps I use on a regular basis to support my hormones. These aren't just period tracking apps! I go through several outside-the-box ways I track some of the other foundational factors for happier hormones so pop in those headphones and let's dive in. Want to know what coaching is like with me? Send m...

Today I have Sam Weakland with me and this is going to be a little bit of a different episode than I've done before. You know when something is wrong with your body, even if no one else believes you. You deserve to be taken seriously and get the care you need. Sam shares her empowering story of advocating for her health. In this episode: [01:18] Sam’s background and health journey [08:04] Tak...

How important is eating organic? This opened the door to a much bigger question for me and I'm breaking down the one big mindset shift that has truly changed not only my hormones for the better, but also my life, business and motherhood. Want to know what coaching is like with me? Send me your question and I'll coach you through it on an upcoming podcast! Drop a question for me here LET...

Minerals are a buzzword in the pro-metabolic/hormone space but do you actually know if you need more minerals or not? I'm walking you through a quick chat on how minerals work in your body, how to gently replenish, and how to assess what may or may not be going on with your minerals so you can keep making progress in your health and hormones. Get a free sample pack of all 8 flavors of my favo...

Today I'm trying something new - answering a quick question in a new Q&A episode format and it's a fun one! What if you feel sad every period that you're not pregnant...but you're happy to be done having kids? This also brings us to the question...how do you know if you're done having kids? I'm giving you my thoughts on these and would love to get your questions s...

Today, I’m back with Dr Heather Rhodes as my co-host. We’re talking about one of the most overlooked things when it comes to hormone balance – blood sugar balance. This episode is going to be a little bit technical, but I want you to be able to walk away with more knowledge of how your body works and why your blood sugar balance matters so much for hormone balance. In this episode: [02:23] Blood s...

Today let's talk about coaching - if you haven't worked with me as a client yet you might be wondering what hormone coaching is all about. I'm showing you the BTS of how I work with my clients so you can decide whether or not coaching is a good fit for you. I'll walk you through the difference between coaching in Nourish Your Hormones and 1:1 coaching, how I look at each client...

Let's talk about one of my favorite organs for hormone balance - the liver! The liver is a powerhouse and has an impact on blood sugar balance, hormone production, hormone detoxification, thyroid hormone conversion and SO much more. Today I'm giving you a rundown of how the liver works, how to know if your liver needs some support, and sharing some of my favorite resources to help you ha...