Rita Johnson, NTP, CFCP

Health and Hormones

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Welcome to Health and Hormones! A conversation about holistic health care centered on women's health (and hormones). Join us as we unpack the many facets that impact our health, hormones, and how we can support our optimal health. My goal is for you to walk away inspired, empowered, and refocused on how you can support your own health! Medical disclaimer: The information presented in Health & Hormones Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health pro...

Author

Rita Johnson, NTP, CFCP

Category

Health

Podcast website

healthandhormones.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Food reactions, is it an allergy, sensitivity?? How do I know if the food I'm eating is bothering me? 26.09.2025

Food reactions are so confusing!! How do we know what food we are eating that is bothering us? Why is this bothering me now when it never did before? If I eliminate this food will I develop an allergy? And so much more!! Join me as I answer all the questions you have (and ones you didn't know you have) about food allergies and sensitivities. Wondering how can I heal my gut so that I'll be able to...

Bloated, GI issues, low energy, and feeling horrible? You MUST listen to this episode! 19.09.2025

Struggling to get through the day? Feeling unwell and uncomfortable more often than not? Girl, I see you. I have been there and it.is.hard. But I have to tell you something, you are not stuck. This does not have to be how your story ends. Your body is incredible and able to heal. I hope hearing my story helps inspire you in yours. Still feel stuck? Grab a free discovery call with me and let's talk...

What causes hot flashes and why is it critical I solve the it! 12.09.2025

Here is the thing when we have symptoms like hot flashes we often think the biggest issue is the annoyance. But the difficulty of being uncomfortable is nothing compared to what could go wrong long term if we don't start supporting your body with the onset of symptoms! So join me as we dive into what your body is telling you when you experience hot flashes and how to support your body through them...

Let’s Talk Pelvic Floor: What Every Woman in 40+ Needs to Know! 05.09.2025

I used to think that pelvic floor physical therapy was only necessary postpartum. Not anymore! And conversations like this show me how important it is for all people in all stages of life! Meet Dr Trina Winner and enjoy our conversation all about pelvic floor physical therapy and what you can do to support yours as you age with strength and grace! Go here for more on Dr Trina Winner Check out my H...

What is the deal with menopause weight gain? 29.08.2025

It's such a confusing time. What has always worked for you before is not working now! So why is that the case and what else can be done? These are some of the things I"m thinking of when I talk to someone who is struggling to lose weight after menopause. Free discovery call with Rita here Grab my free hormone balancing ebook

Why anti-inflammatory diet isn't enough!! 22.08.2025

Wondering why your inflammation issues haven't gone away after incorporating an anti-inflammatory diet?? Join me as we unpack this on today's episode. Want someone to help you navigating this in your own health journey? Schedule a free discovery call with Rita here .

How do we teach young girls how amazing their bodies are? 15.08.2025

I have spent A LOT of time thinking about this. And then problem solving how do we help them from here? Instill a love of supporting their body's and understanding their hormones. Grab a recording of my Created to Flourish webinar here . Love what you hear? Reach out to me about coming to your area to give this talk in person. Let's ignite a new cultural shift of girls who love and embrace their b...

Why the pill is NOT good healthcare! And I would never give it to my daughters. 08.08.2025

And by the pill I mean the hormonal birth control pill. But things like the IUD and other artificial contraception tell a similar story. Having issues with hormonal health and looking for REAL solutions? Check out these options below that I mention in the podcast. FEMM Medical providers Napro Medical providers Or schedule a free discovery call with me here and let's see how we can work with your b...

Why I never ignore heartburn and you shouldn't either! 01.08.2025

Join me as we unpack what heartburn is usually telling us about what is going on inside your body! Want to grab my balancing hormones naturally guide? Grab that here .

How do we give our daughters better than we had? 25.07.2025

We want to give our children so much! But it can be so heavy if we have no idea what 'better' looks like. How do we do things differently than what was done for us? What does this even mean? I unpack that especially in the realm of body literacy in today's podcast. Want a recording of my mother daughter Created to Flourish webinar? Sign up here. Or check out my upcoming Mother Daughter group class...

What is the ONE thing you can do to balance your hormones??? (My answer might surprise you!) 18.07.2025

Hormones are so often the crux of the conversation when we aren't feeling well or are struggling. So how do we support our hormones when the internet gives us so many different ways that they can be balance. Take this supplement. Lift weights. Lose weight. Eat more. Eat less. and the list goes on and on. In today's episode I talk about the single most important thing you can do to balance your hor...

How do I support my body now!?! Perimenopause/Menopause edition 11.07.2025

We have lived our whole life inside this body. What do we do when suddenly what we have always done that worked so well for us suddenly doesn't work anymore? How do we learn as if for the first time how to support our body now? I hear this all the time with the women I work with. Things are going fine then wham perimenopause/menopause hits and it's a different ball game. On this episode I unpack w...

Created to Flourish: Raising Body-Literate Girls in a Faith-Filled Home 20.06.2025

A sneak peak inside my Created to Flourish mother daughter class. Created to flourish webinar get that here Want to be the first to know when doors open for my next class? Grab your cycle syncing guide here .

Is it dangerous to teach girls about their ovulation? 13.06.2025

If we teach young girls about their fertility won't they use it before it's appropriate? Will they engage in premarital sex and risky sexual behaviors? Watch out. This subject fires me up!! If you want to know when I'll be offering my next Created to Flourish workshop where I teach girls about their amazing female bodies sign up for my email list here . (I'll also send you a free cycle syncing wor...

What does blood sugar imbalances have to do with hormones? 07.06.2025

What does dysregulated blood sugar have to do with hormones and where do we even start in supporting this vitally important system of the body? This is a huge piece of a puzzle when hormones are out of balance and something that cannot just be addressed by medication. Dive in more with me! Want more tips on how to balance your hormones naturally? Grab my ebook that walks you through that here . Re...

Is my progesterone low? And what can I do naturally to support it? 30.05.2025

Hormonal imbalances are quiet literally the.worst. But even when we feel terrible and want to get out of the cycle of knowing our body needs support and unsure what to do we still don't want to take medication for the rest of our lives! So in today's podcast we will unpack what does low progesterone look like symptomatically and how can you support your progesterone levels naturally! Want more tip...

Menopause vs Perimenopause; how do I support my body now? 23.05.2025

I hear it often that menopause is used when someone is talking about perimenopause and vice versa. So let's talk about what these terms mean and how we can support your body now! Want to learn more about how to balance your hormones naturally? Grab my free ebook here ! For more information on schedule a free discover call with Rita: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&...

How do we teach girls about periods without shame! 16.05.2025

How do we give our girls something we weren't given? Teach them about their bodies differently than we learned about ours? If this is something you or your daughter would enjoy sign up here for my free cycle syncing workshop

How we eat healthy (on the cheap) on a roadtrip as a big family! 14.05.2025

This wraps up my series on travel. In this episode I unpack what we eat on a road trip how we save time if we aren't able to prepare in advance before time in the car and some of go to travel hacks that help us have more peace in the car. Enjoy! If you are wanting to learn more about how to uniquely support your hormones grab my hormone balancing ebook here .

How we eat healthy on a road trip! 25.04.2025

Wrapping up my travel healthy (on a budget) hacks with what we do on a roadtrip. Looking for someone who can help you bring healthy living into your life while also prioritizing what your body is telling you? Sign up for a discovery call here! Want to know what you can do to balance your hormones naturally? Grab my free ebook .

How we travel on a plane (as a big family on) a budget! 19.04.2025

We love to travel without and with our kids! Today I share some of our favorite travel hacks we use when flying. Want to learn more about how to balance your hormones naturally? Grab my free ebook! https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/cDk9YT4KSn

How do you eat healthy and travel a bunch on a budget, with a big family? 12.04.2025

I love talking about travel! I especially love sharing with others the ways we travel and save a boat load of money so that we are able to travel. And do it more frequently!! So let's dive into this new series. Here is the recipe I mentioned for the instant pot Mexican burrito bowls. I hope you enjoy! Another reason I love to eat healthy when we travel is so that I don't derail my health by eating...

Do I have to do all the things all the time to improve my health? 04.04.2025

We get stuck in a rut of striving for perfection in our health journey. So much so that we often ask what is the point of eating healthy sometimes if so often I screw up. Here is what I tell people when they ask me, do I have to do all the things all the time? Want someone to help you find out what are your non-negotiables that so quickly derail your health? Schedule a free discovery call with me...

6 kids, homeschooling, and a business!! How do you do that?? Part 2 28.03.2025

How is it possible to have a big family, homeschool your kiddos, and run a business from home? On this week's episode I cover some of the how we juggle these things in our family. Want to balance your hormones naturally? Grab my free ebook here .

6 kids, homeschooling, and a business!! How do you do that?? 21.03.2025

It's so easy to get overwhelmed by how much other people are doing. But we need to take a lot into account before we begin judging ourselves harshly and feeling more overwhelmed about what they have on their plate that we don't have. Phew! Listen here for my biggest tips on how to let go of this unique type of stress. Sick of navigating all of this alone? Schedule a free discovery call with me her...

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