Health and Hormones

What does pregnancy look like in my 40s with baby number seven? In this episode, I’m sharing a few of the biggest things I’m prioritizing—and one thing I’m intentionally letting go of. We cover: Why I’m making sleep a priority. How I’m approaching exercise during pregnancy. Why I’m choosing not to worry about every little thing. Simple encouragement for enjoying...

In this episode, I share: • Why cycle tracking is one of the most powerful tools for understanding your hormones • How to recognize your body’s natural patterns instead of feeling surprised by them each month • What your moods, energy, and symptoms may be telling you • How cycle awareness can help you care for your health naturally • Why learning this now can help you confidently guide your daught...

What if your symptoms aren’t the problem, but the message? In this episode, I explain why hormonal birth control often masks underlying imbalances and why true healing begins with understanding what your body is trying to tell you. You don’t have to settle for simply managing symptoms. If you’re ready to uncover the root cause and create a plan that’s tailored to your body, I’d love to help. Book...

In this episode , I share why I don’t believe the pill should be the first solution for teens struggling with period symptoms. While it can mask issues like painful periods, irregular cycles, acne, or heavy bleeding, it often doesn’t address the root cause. During the teen years, when cycles are still developing, it’s especially important to understand what the body is trying to communicate rather...

In this episode, I unpack the many ways gut imbalances can show up beyond bloating, constipation, or reflux. From hormone issues and skin concerns to fatigue, cravings or food sensitivities, and more, your gut influences far more than digestion. When we learn to recognize these signals, we can stop chasing symptoms and start addressing the root cause. Ready to understand what your body is trying t...

As moms, we have more influence than we realize. Our kids are watching how we respond to stress, how we talk about ourselves, how we treat our bodies, and even how we receive a compliment. If someone tells you you’re beautiful and your first response is to roll your eyes, dismiss it, or point out everything you don’t like about yourself, your daughter is paying attention. Over time, she learns tha...

In this episode I share things I wish someone had told me before my daughter had her first period. From fostering open conversations to helping girls understand the beauty and purpose of their changing bodies, this discussion offers practical encouragement for moms who want to raise confident, informed daughters grounded in God’s design for womanhood. Want one on one support? Schedule a free disco...

In this episode: Why “common” symptoms like painful periods, mood crashes, and headaches aren’t actually “normal”—and what they’re telling us The difference between NFP and body literacy, and why cycle awareness is a gift we owe our daughters How cycle syncing can shape the way we eat and exercise across the month The surprising parallels between puberty and per...

When a mom takes her daughter to the doctor for painful periods, heavy PMS, or cyclical acne and walks out with a birth control prescription, something has gone wrong. In this solo episode, Rita makes her case plainly: hormonal birth control doesn’t solve a hormonal problem — it silences the very symptoms that are asking for help. Rita walks through why teenagers in particular tend to have l...

What if teaching our daughters about their cycles wasn’t a slippery slope, but actually one of the most protective gifts we can give them? In this episode, Rita sits down with her dear friend Katie Vidmar — body literacy and fertility awareness educator, founder of the Body Literacy Project. Together they tackle one of the harder questions Catholic and Christian moms quietly wrestle with: Wi...