Heal Your Hormones with Dr. Danielle

As we head into holiday season, it is not unusual to indulge in a lot of sweets, treats, and alcohol. Eating a balanced, hormone friendly breakfast can help to keep your body fueled and your blood sugar stable, allowing you to enjoy the season without the guilt of over indulging. On this Friday Chats, I’m sharing 3 hormone friendly breakfasts that I’ve been loving lately! --- Fullscript Supplement...

Is there a moment in time where you noticed your hair loss really picked up pace? Are you noticing hand fulls of hair every time you brush your hair? Are you noticing bald spots? While hair loss is expected as we go throughout life, these may be signs that the hair loss you are experiencing is abnormal. When dealing with an abnormal amount of hair loss, the first step toward regrowth is to determi...

The different types of PCOS and their root cause is a conversation not often held in conventional medicine. However, determining the type of PCOS and its cause is the first place to start when looking for relief from your symptoms and ultimately to heal. In today’s Friday Chats, I’m simplifying the 4 types of PCOS. Understanding these types can save you time, money, and a lot of frustration in you...

Did you know the average woman puts 176 toxins on her body a day?! 😱 There is no way around the fact that the world we live in today is very toxic. And while there are many things we can not control, there is a lot within our control. In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Kat Bodden about environmental toxins in our homes and how they impact hormones and fertility. Tune in to hear what the most com...

Letrozole is an oral, FDA approved, medication used for the treatment of breast cancer. However, by inducing ovulation, it has been found to be effective in helping women with anovulatory infertility conceive. In this episode of Friday Chats, I’m sharing how this drug works, what the science is saying (spoiler alert: it’s more effective than Clomid!), and its potential side effects. --- Fullscript...

Hirsutism, male pattern hair growth, is a symptom often seen in women with PCOS. While there can be a lot of shame and embarrassment around this symptom, it is much more common than you think AND it’s reversible! In today’s episode, I’m diving into what exactly hirsutism is, its risk factors, how conventional medicine treats it, and what you can do naturally to get rid of the unwanted hair growth....

Tracking Basal Body Temperature can be extremely helpful in determining ovulation, either to improve chances of fertility or to avoid pregnancy. In today’s episode, I’m explaining what Basal Body Temperature is, how to test it, and the information about your body you can gather when tracked consistently. --- Temp Drop Oura Ring --- Fullscript Supplement Dispensary 👉 Download your free Hormone Bal...

Chemical pregnancies happen when a woman experiences a miscarriage within the first 5 weeks of pregnancy. They can be fairly common and often go undiagnosed. In today’s episode, I’m discussing signs a woman may be experiencing a chemical pregnancy, the potential causes of a chemical pregnancy, and finally what can be done to prevent another chemical pregnancy in the future. While a chemical pregna...

I’m clarifying a common misconception between PCOS and Ovarian Cysts on today’s Friday Chats! This misconception often sends women down a spiral of trying to treat or heal something they don’t have. Tune in to hear how PCOS and Ovarian cysts differ in cause, symptoms, and treatment! --- Fullscript Supplement Dispensary 👉 Download your free Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe here Website Instagram

If you are dealing with painful, heavy periods and pelvic pain, there is hope for healing! On today’s episode, I’m addressing another listener question! This question was about endometriosis and pelvic pain. In this show, I discuss what endometriosis is, the cause of pelvic pain related to the endometriosis, and what to do about it. Through lifestyle changes, you can heal and see an improvement in...

You may have noticed red light therapy is popping up more and more on social media. You may also be wondering what all the rage is about and why influencers won’t stop talking about it. On today’s Friday Chats, I’m sharing what red light therapy is, as well as its long list of benefits. I’ll be putting red light therapy to the test in the coming months, so tune in to hear how I’ll be using it! ---...

Clinically, I’m seeing more and more women diagnosed with Adrenal PCOS than just a few years previous. And understandably so; the last few years have been stressful! On this episode, I’m diving into Adrenal PCOS and your Androgen Hormones. We’ll chat about: What Adrenal PCOS is What and where your adrenal glands are What Androgen Hormones are and why they are important The difference between DHEA...

If you missed the podcast episode from earlier this week, I discussed the foundational habits to good health. One of those habits was good sleep hygiene. A lot of people struggle with getting a good night’s sleep. Oftentimes, how well we sleep at night has a lot to do with our habits during the day. In today’s show, I’m sharing 3 tips to help you get better sleep. These tips will increase your cha...

While under the mentorship of Dr. Amy Bader, I learned about what she named the BTGs (Basic Treatment Guidelines). These were the first foundational changes that she implemented with each patient. On today’s episode, I’m sharing what have become the BTGs in my practice. These guidelines can be implemented by anyone and without the supervision of a healthcare provider. However, they are critical to...

Stress management is often the missing piece for women who feel like they’ve tried everything, but are still struggling to heal their hormones and PCOS symptoms, particularly adrenal driven PCOS. Activating the vagus nerve is one way to help your body out of fight or flight and into a restful, calm state. On today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 simple ways to stimulate your vagus nerve and lower your st...

Today, I’m joined by special guest, Azul Cora, from Azul Core Wellness. Growing up in the ‘nothing tastes as good as skinny feels’ era, where unrealistic body standards and harmful fad diets abounded ( Can you relate?? 🙋‍♀️), Azul shares her personal wellness journey through cyclical disordered eating and exercise to find freedom through self-love, intuitive eating, and mindful movement. This epi...

It’s a story I’ve heard a million times. After going to the doctor with a string of symptoms, your doctor tells you that everything with your labs is normal. However, you don’t feel normal. And that is because normal is NOT optimal. Your lab work might not indicate the need for a prescription drug just yet, but it certainly does not mean you aren’t experiencing symptoms that need to be addressed....

There is so much fear and misunderstanding around cervical cancer. And this fear and misunderstanding can lead women to ignore proper screenings that could prevent cervical cancer or catch it before spreading to other locations of the body. On today’s episode, I’m diving into what cervical cancer is, how women get it, what you can do to prevent it or catch it early, and finally different methods t...

As the chaos of Summer winds down and as Fall approaches with its more consistent routines, it is a great reminder to get organized with your health. One way to do this is to schedule your annual Well Woman Exam. This exam is typically done with your gynecologist and it intended for preventative purposes. In this episode of Friday Chats, I’ll go over what you can expect during these check-ups and...

If you have PCOS or have struggled with acne, you have likely heard your doctor mention Spironolactone. While this medication is intended for hypertension, edema, and heart failure, it is a common pharmaceutical prescribed for PCOS. On today’s Friday Chats episode, I’ll cover why it’s used for PCOS, the potential side effects, and more specifics on requirements for being diagnosed with PCOS. I’m h...

I was recently on the Spring to Life Podcast with Caitlin Sullivan discussing all things hair health. We covered a wide range of topics including: the root causes of hair loss, how diet and lifestyle impact hair loss, supplementing for hair loss, tips for taking care of your hair, and my favorite hair products. The episode was packed full of information for those looking to naturally heal their ha...

Most women know that it’s recommended to take a prenatal during pregnancy, but there are three other supplements that I believe are vital for a woman in her first trimester. On this Friday Chat’s episode, I’m sharing what those 3 supplements are, why they are important, and the recommended dosage. --- Fullscript Supplement Dispensary 👉 Download your free Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe here ---...

We’re celebrating the 100th episode of the podcast with a special Q+A! I’ve gathered a ton of great questions from you and I’m answering them all on this show! Ranging from personal to professional to specific hormone/fertility related questions, below you’ll find the following questions I answered on the show! Do I drink coffee? Do I drink alcohol? Am I 100% gluten free with Hashimotos? Did my Ha...

Being diagnosed with Hashimotos at the age of 19 was one of the catalysts to me becoming a naturopathic doctor. Today I work with many women who also struggle with this autoimmune condition that impacts the thyroid. Like PCOS, so many things are often overlooked in conventional medicine with a Hashimoto’s diagnosis. On this episode of Friday Chats, I’m sharing three nutrients to check with Hashimo...

Many women with PCOS are put on the birth control pill to regulate their period or to clear up their skin. Many of those same women often feel like getting off birth control would never be possible. I’m here to tell you that it absolutely is possible and I’m sharing how to do it on today’s episode! In this show, I discuss how the pill impacts your body, how to best support your body before coming...