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

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I am really excited to dive into hormone testing, more specifically DUTCH testing. DUTCH testing is the hormone test that I use most often with my clients, and I'm going to give you the lowdown on what it is, and how to know if you need it or if you can balance your hormones without testing. Plus, I'm going to go over a real...

Hey ladies, it's a new season and to go along with your PSL and your cozy fall sweaters, I have a fall hormoen challenge for you! Don't let the word challenge be intimidating...it's really just a fun 4 days where you can get clear on what your next steps are for hormone balance so you can have happy hormones going into the holidays vs starting all over in the new year. To join us in...

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 have a friend and past client with me, Maggie Dean. I wanted to have Maggie on because a lot of the conversations that Maggie and I had were about things that we don't often think about when it comes to hormones and things we don't think are related to our physical health because they are more emotional and relational. One...

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 hav...

PMS is the brunt of so many jokes about women but did you know that PMS mood swings aren’t normal and don’t have to be a part of your month any longer? PMS is a sign that something is imbalanced in your body and your hormones, and that means that you have the power to do something to change the patterns you’re living in! Today I’m sharing 7 action steps to improve PMS symptoms like mood swings, bu...

Progesterone is one of the most underappreciated, most incredible hormones for women, but it's so common for us to be making less progesterone than we need to, and stress can be a BIG piece of this puzzle. As a busy woman myself, I don't expect life to be without stress, but there are things we can do to impact how our bodies feel stress, how they respond, and how they make and detox hor...

Hey friend, Today Dr. Heather Rhodes & I are diving back into birth control and how you can support your body in recovery, whether you are just coming off of birth control or took it years ago! Birth control impacts so much more than just our hormones, and some of the effects can last long-term if we don’t know how to reverse them & start to rebalance our bodies toward health & nourish...

All right ladies, you know that I'm not a big fan of birth control as the ONLY option and band-aid solution to balance hormones, but today Dr Heather & I are sharing what we wish we knew BEFORE we took birth control, and what we wish we knew to make coming off of birth control easier! Birth control can change so many things in your body, not just your hormones but also your minerals, deto...

I'm still on a break from the podcast but wanted to bring you this previous episode on estrogen dominance because girl...almost everyone I talk to is struggling with this, especially if you have bad periods, PMS, or hormonal acne. This is one of the imbalances we see the most when working with our clients, so we want to help you understand what may or may not be going on in your body and some...

I'm taking a break from the podcast in September to focus on my family a little extra but I've brought back some of my favorite OG episodes from last year so you can listen again (or if you're new, for the first time!) Today, Dr Heather Rhodes & I going to talk about diet trends and why they can actually do more harm than good. Over the last few years, we’ve seen quite a few die...

Hey friends,  There has been a LOT going on for my family this year and I feel called to take a little breather and focus on my kids/family for the next few weeks without creating any new podcast content. Tune in to the episode for all the BTS deets, or tune in the next few weeks for some of my favorite episodes in the past year re-released.  I'll be back with you soon! Leisha Send us a text...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. I have a really fun episode for you today with Dr. Meg Mill. She is a functional medicine practitioner, a fellow podcaster, and works with patients specifically on improving energy and headaches. Today we're going to talk about migraines and headaches, how they relate to your hormones, and what you can do about them. This is something that is near...

Today is the last episode of my bonus series for the one year anniversary celebration of this show! The luteal phase can be a fun one, I promise. I'm sharing today the BTS of what I actually do on a monthly basis to support my luteal phase for more energy & better moods. Resources - Nourish Your Hormones Course : use the code HHPODCAST for $50 OFF Nourish Your Hormones! - 3 secrets to bal...

We're jumping in to part 3 of 4 in this CYCLE SYNCING series! THANK YOU for listening, sharing with your friends and for trusting me with all things hormonal over this last  year. I'm so excited to chat with you today about Phase 3 of our cycles - the phase where the magic happens: ovulation! In this short three to four day window, our bodies are brimming with high levels of both estroge...

Continuing on with the 1 year podcast birthday celebration series...we're back for Part 2 of 4 in this CYCLE SYNCING series! THANK YOU for listening, sharing with your friends and for trusting me with all things hormonal over this last  year. We kick things off today by exploring Phase 2 which is the follicular phase - it is also that magical time when your estrogen is on the rise! Let's...

Hey friends! Can you believe it's the 1 year anniversary of the Happily Hormonal Podcast?  THANK YOU for listening, sharing with your friends and for trusting me with all things hormonal over this last  year. To celebrate, I am going to be releasing BONUS EPISODES this week! I am going to jump into a 4-part series over the next 4 days and chat about CYCLE SYNCING!  But this isn't your fa...

Hey friends! One of the things that I see a lot of in my community is this kind of fear-based mindset when it comes to health. So often we focus on all the things we need to eliminate, avoid, and fear. And I will be super honest and say that I fall into that category sometimes too.  So, today, I have my friend Megan Warren here, and we're going to talk about how we can switch away from a mind...

Let's get back to the basics today and talk about what it really looks like to eat for your hormones! These 4 things are where I start every single time someone comes to me with hormone imbalances, and can improve energy, mood, and periods - especially when combined with the other steps of my Nourish Your Hormones method. Resources from this episode: Nourish Your Hormones Course Restored mini...

Hey friends, today I’m talking about PMS and PMDD. This is something that I get a lot of questions about and that I help my clients with really often. I want to explain what each of these conditions are, how to know the difference between them, what is essentially acceptable or normal within a cycle, what is a sign that something is off in your body, and then of course, what do you do about it? Le...

Have you ever felt like tracking your cycle was too hard or too confusing? Today I'm answering your questions on troubleshooting ALL things cycle tracking! I'm answering questions on cervical mucus, how to track if yours doesn't seem "normal", how to track when you're breastfeeding and don't have your cycle back yet, what apps & devices I like best, and anyth...

Ready to revolutionize your health coaching business? Wondering how to stand out in the crowded industry? Join Dr. Heather Rhodes and Leisha as we tackle these questions and more. We'll let you in on our unique journey to creating our own signature method in health coaching, share our initial struggles when we were just starting out, and divulge the key insights we gained from hiring health-s...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast! I have a super juicy episode for you today. It’s full of hands-on support for your hormones with specific steps and tips on how to track your menstrual cycle – even if you’re not trying to prevent pregnancy or get pregnant. This is something that I wish I had known how to do so much sooner and something that I help my clients with all the time. I belie...

Do you ever wonder why patients often return to the hospital in worse shape than when they left? As a previous nurse, I've seen it firsthand and it's a heart-wrenching reality. That's why I transitioned from traditional healthcare provider to health coach, and so did my guest, Dr. Heather Rhodes. Our mission? To fill in the gaps left by mainstream healthcare. We share our personal j...

Have you been underestimating the affects of alcohol on your hormones? Today I've got the answers for you. Get ready to uncover the complex connection between alcohol, hormonal imbalance, and uncomfortable symptoms like irregular periods, low energy, and mood swings. Alcohol affects more than we think - and I believe that as with everything in our health we deserve to have truly informed cons...