Hormone Happy Hour with Dr. Heather Rhodes

This week on Hormone Happy Hour, Leisha Drews (host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast) and I are sitting down for a real, reflective conversation — not as interviewer and guest, but as two women looking back on the year and sharing what truly made a difference for our health in 2025. This episode is part reflection, part encouragement, and part “behind the scenes” of what it really looks like to ten...

This week on Hormone Happy Hour, we start with a little real-life catch-up filling you in on upcoming workshops, new programs launching in January, and a few fun personal updates, but then we settle into what this episode is really about. If your health journey has felt frustrating, confusing, or like you’ve tried everything without getting lasting results… I want this conversation to feel like a...

This week’s episode of Hormone Happy Hour is definitely a spicy one, we’re talking libido, intimacy, connection, and what’s actually going on when your sex drive feels low, inconsistent, or completely missing. I walk through the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual pieces that make up a healthy libido. Everything from low progesterone and estrogen dominance to nervous system overload, minera...

This week on Hormone Happy Hour, I’m sharing a little post–Black Friday debrief (because whew… the online chaos was a lot), and why I’m more committed than ever to keeping this space peaceful, intentional, and supportive for you.  Then we dive into something I’ve been thinking about deeply: how to actually prepare your body, mind, and spirit for the goals you want to pursue in the new year. We tal...

This week’s Hormone Happy Hour feels a little extra special, because this episode is to truly just encourage you. If you’ve been praying for something — healing, fertility, clarity, peace — and it feels like it’s taking forever to show up… this episode is for you. Let’s talk about what it looks like to truly surrender, hold onto God’s promises, and break agreement with the belief that “delay” mean...

In this week’s episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m answering a common question that so many of you have probably wondered: “How do I know how much I should be eating?” I share what I call your “metabolic bank account” (and why trying to withdraw before you’ve deposited enough always backfires), plus how a hair mineral test can help you identify what your body’s truly asking for right now. ✨ Here’s...

This week on Hormone Happy Hour, I’m joined by my friend and fellow practitioner Leisha Drews, and we’re sitting down for the kind of conversation we always end up having behind the scenes. We cover what we’re seeing most often in women’s health right now - things like rough periods, low energy, mood swings, histamine flares, and mineral depletion and how they’re all connected beneath the surface....

Hey friends! I’m recording this episode from the chilly Georgia mountains this week (yay for fuzzy socks, cozy drinks, and mountain air 🏔️☕️), and I’m diving into a topic that’s been a cornerstone of my business & client support through the years: PCOS. In this episode, I’m breaking down what PCOS actually is, how metabolic dysfunction plays a huge role, and why balancing your insulin, inflam...

Fresh from a trip to New York, we’re diving into one of the most foundational topics in hormone health which is the Iron-Copper Recycling System. If you’ve ever struggled with fatigue, hormone imbalance, fertility challenges, endometriosis, PCOS, or autoimmune issues, this episode is going to connect some major dots. We’re talking about how your body uses (and reuses) iron and copper, what happens...

This week on Hormone Happy Hour, we’re talking about the things that really move the needle when it comes to fertility — and no, it’s not just about timing or supplements. I’m sharing the non-negotiables that make the fertility journey more effective, aligned, and peace-filled. These are the practical steps, the energetic shifts, and the faith-led mindset that help you create the environment your...

Before we dive in, I’m sharing a quick personal update — yes, I finally completed a parasite cleanse! 🫣 It was eye-opening, humbling, and surprisingly freeing (in more ways than one!). But more than that, it reminded me how deeply physical, emotional, and spiritual healing are connected. That realization leads perfectly into today’s episode — because we’re tackling a topic I know so many have wre...

This week I’m taking you behind the scenes into something I’ve never shared before — my husband’s and my own lab results. We sat down and there’s so much to unpack. In this episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m walking you through what we found, how I interpret these results, and why minerals like copper, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin A are such game-changers for energy, hormones, and whole-body...

Plateaus aren’t problems to punish - its a message. In this week’s episode of Hormone Happy Hour, we’re diving into what it really means to feel “stuck” and, more importantly, how to get things unstuck. I’m sharing how your body, mind, and spirit are deeply connected—and why addressing the spiritual and emotional layers of your health matters just as much as the physical. We’ll talk about how stag...

Fall is here, and I’m soaking it all in — cozy drinks, crisp air, and maybe even planning a little NYC adventure this season. But beyond the fall vibes, I want to dig into something that comes up a lot in conversations with women: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. So many women are being told they have Hashimoto’s without really understanding what that means — or what to do next. In this episode of the Hor...

I’ve been learning about a new functional testing tool that’s totally shifting the way I look at what’s keeping women from healing — and I couldn’t wait to bring it to you here on Hormone Happy Hour. It’s called the Quest Bioenergetic Lab, and it uses bioenergetic technology to measure the energetic “signatures” in your body. Think of it like getting a peek at the stressors, toxins, nutrient defic...

We’re pulling back the curtain on another hot topic on social media that most people don’t realize touches more than just their gut: parasites. In this episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m walking you through the physical, emotional, and spiritual side of parasites and why killing them is not the whole story. From how minerals, iron, and copper imbalances create the “perfect environment” for parasit...

I’m so excited to introduce you to my very first guest on Hormone Happy Hour — my friend and client, Hannah Wardenburg. Hannah is the co-founder of The Wealth Collaborative, and today she’s opening up about her powerful journey from a breaking point to bringing restorative balance. In this conversation, Hannah shares what life looked like when she was running on empty — juggling a high-pressure li...

Perimenopause is having a moment on social media right now. 👀 Everywhere you scroll, someone is talking about it, and the marketing is trickling all the way down to women in their 30s. But here’s the thing… if you’re under 43? ✨ You’re likely not in perimenopause. ✨ So friend, GET OFF THE PERIMENOPAUSE BUS — it’s not your stop yet. 🚎💨 In this week’s episode of Hormone Happy Hour, we’re settin...

​​If your hair could talk… what would it say about your hormones? This week on Hormone Happy Hour podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of my absolute favorite functional tests — the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) — and why I use it with so many of my clients. We’ll chat about: 💛 How HTMA works (and why it’s different from blood work) 💛 The mineral patterns I see most often in women...

In this episode of The Hormone Happy Hour podcast, I’m sharing practical, grace-filled ways you can start understanding the signs and symptoms your body is presenting to you. We’re diving into a topic that so many of us deal with but don’t always truly understand: PMS/PMDD. We’re talking about it all—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—because PMS isn’t just about cramps or mood swings. It’s...

You’ve heard me talk about progesterone on almost every episode… so today I’m answering the question I get all the time: “Okay Heather… but why are you so obsessed with it?” This episode is your cozy, clear, deep-dive into all things progesterone—why it matters, how it works, and what happens when you don’t have enough of it. And spoiler alert: it affects so much more than just fertility. We’ll ch...

There is a lot of health and wellness information out there, but what is best for you! I want to teach you a specific framework that will help you develope a specific strategy to approach your health goals. This takes you from feeling confused to clear on what is best for you to achieve your wellness goals.  In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour Podcast, I’m sharing a simple, powerful framewor...

Your period is more than just a monthly event—it’s a reflection of what’s going on in your body, your hormones, and even your nervous system. And in this week’s episode, we’re walking through what those signs, shifts, and symptoms actually mean. We’ll unpack: What’s really happening with progesterone and estrogen throughout your cycle The connection between irregular cycles, PMS, low mood, and thy...

This episode is a little different—in the best way. I’m letting you in on some real-life client conversations (shared with love and permission) so you can hear how we navigate hormone health, emotional well-being, and spiritual alignment in real time. From fertility and thyroid challenges to nervous system overload and burnout, we’re covering it all. You’ll hear me walk through personalized strate...

Okay, we’re going there. 👀 In this episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m diving into some of the most commonly asked—but rarely talked about—topics when it comes to hormone health: alcohol, CBD, THC, and progesterone creams. These things come up in DMs, consults, and real-life convos with girlfriends... so we’re sitting down for a chat about what they actually do to your body, your hormones, and you...