Send us a Text Message.Hey friend this one is going to get really real. We're talking about the gut today and I can't tell you how many women come to me with gut issues and have no idea that they're affecting their hormones! We're connecting the dots between gut issues and hormone imbalances, WHY improving constipation and bloating is such a key step on the road to hormone balance, and HOW you can actually do this with 10 ideas for you to use in your life today. Is bacterial overgrowth, candi...

Send us a Text Message.Have you heard that ovulation is supposed to be a great part of your cycle and it's just not happening for you? You're expecting to feel good, have a high libido, and flowing beautiful hair and instead you're grumpy, moody and bloated? Ovulation symptoms can happen but they aren't normal and aren't something you have to be stuck with! (Sound familiar?) Today I'm going into the root causes of common ovulation symptoms - we have to take a holistic view to really understan...

Send us a Text Message.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 issues), and emotional factors are all culprits that can cause low libido and I brea...

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I talk with chef Whitney Aronoff about the impact of food on hormone balance. Whitney shares how she attended culinary school to heal her own gut issues and learn life skills. She discusses the benefits of eating seasonal whole foods and traditional cooking methods for optimal nutrition and hormone health. Whitney emphasizes listening to cravings and upgrading unhealthy options. We stress finding balance in ...

Send us a Text Message.Who needs a little help with breakfast? As cliche as it sounds I really do think it's the most important meal of the day, so today I'm giving you the template I use to create a hormone-friendly breakfast with plenty of ideas + tips to make it happen quickly. A hormone friendly breakfast is going to have whole foods, plenty of protein, and the right, nutrient dense carbs to keep your bloods sugar balanced and keep you satiated and full of energy until it's time for the n...

Send us a Text Message.Hormone Imbalances are talked about ALL the time between women, but do you really understand what is and isn't a sign of hormone imbalance and most importantly, do you know what your body is actually telling you by sending you symptoms?I'm breaking down what is normal and what is NOT so you're clear what your body is really telling you.Today I'm talking about the 3 most common hormone imbalances I typically see, so you can understand which one is impacting you most and ...

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. How’s your morning routine? Do you love it? AND do your hormones love it? In this episode, I’ll share some of my favorite tips that you can incorporate into your morning routine to support your hormones. While it's not a strict step-by-step guide, the goal is to inspire you to brainstorm how these ideas could work for your lifestyle.In this episode:[1:44] Morning routines will not fix your life but they could make it b...

Send us a Text Message.Today I'm going to talk more about the HOW to maintain balanced hormones after you put in the work -- all while staying present in your busy, beautiful life! I want to share with you simple ways to support your taht circadian rhythm, blood sugar balance, rest and movement. These practices don't always look perfect, but I look for pockets in my day to fit them in and I know it makes all the difference. I also share with you three ways I support my body's need to detox.Le...

Send us a Text Message.For this Q&A Thursday I want to address some creative and FUN ways to expand your funding when it feels like taking care of your health & hormones is not in your financial capacity in the moment. These ideas are outside of the box and may not be for everyone, but if they are for you it could be game changer for being able to invest in yourself!I'm talking about my new favorite hobby, and how you can use the same strategy to invest in coaching, courses or other h...

Send us a Text Message.Have you been on hormonal birth control? I have and I know that it's so common to be on birth control for hormone issues, to prevent pregnancy, or kind of just because sometimes. Today I'm diving into the true BTS of hormonal birth control. How does it really work in your brain and body? Did you know it can affect things like who you choose as a mate, how you learn, and even your mood and personality? I love this quote from the book "This is Your Brain on Birth Control"...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast! In this episode, I had such an insightful conversation with women's health nutritionist Alex Adele King. We covered so much about endometriosis – what is, symptoms, real-life stories, misconceptions, treatment options, and holistic solutions. Bottom line: You have options. We discussed what dietary strategies can help with endo pain and symptoms and shared some practical tips to help you see results. Then, we wrapped up...

Did you miss the coaching call today? This replay will be live for the next 3 days so you don't miss out! In This Episode: We talked through the main points of the HRT Bootcamp Days 1-4 How our hormone systems work How stress affects hormone balance Why PMS is not all in your head How hormone symptoms can be warning signs for chronic disease We connected the dots between the WHY for imbalanced hormones and the HOW - the 6 steps that need to be taken to transform hormone health while...

Send us a Text Message. It’s day 4, the final day of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp, and I’m bringing you a little recap of the bootcamp alongside a deep dive into how hormone imbalances can lead to long-term chronic diseases – and how we can prevent that from happening. We covered several key hormone imbalances and their links to some very common chronic diseases. My goal was to stress the importance of addressing underlying causes rather than just masking symptoms for long-term...

Send us a Text Message. It’s day 3 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp and today I dove into some of the most causes of PMS symptoms – like estrogen dominance – as well as less common conditions such as changes in the GABA response in the body due to progesterone. Rather than just masking symptoms, my holistic approach focuses on addressing the underlying imbalances through nourishment and lifestyle choices and that’s what we talk about in the second half of this episode. Tomorrow's episode...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast – and day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp! In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it prioritizes stress hormones over sex hormones, leading to issues like low progesterone. Blood sugar imbalance can also trigger cortisol spikes and leave us feeling drained. The good news is nourishment can help reset this cycle. Tune...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment. I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical fluid around ovulation, or how symptoms like PMS, cramps, and mood changes can indicate hormone imbalance – and how we can...

Today is Q&A Thursday and I love the question I got from a mama who has 3 little ones and is tired and having trouble staying patient. I can relate! If you're dealing with stress, anxiety, and general overwhelm in motherhood, it may not be YOU, it may be your minerals and hormones. The beauty of balancing hormones in a way that works with your body is that you can do it no matter what season you're in, you just have to be willing to take small steps forward. In this episode I'm...

There's something that I notice is missing for a lot of women these days, and that simple ingredient for happier hormones is - having more FUN! It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget what you like, let alone making time to do it, but I'm explaining today why that mistake could be holding you back, and what you can do to make a change right now. Creating safety in our bodies isn't just a one-time thing, it's something we need to do on a daily basis and when we're...

Do you ever feel like you only find the worst of the worst case scenario when you do a google search to try to figure out your hormone symptoms or period pain? That's what I found when I searched "causes for period pain" in preparation for this episode so I want to give you more of a holistic explanation of the causes of period pain that DON'T require birth control or surgery. There are 3 causes of period pain and heavy bleeding I'm talking about today that are not only something you have a...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast.  Today Dr Heather Rhodes is my co-host and we are talking about the trends we see in 2024 with hormone balance. A lot of the trends can be good but there are 3 specific trends we're seeing that are holding lots of women back from fixing their energy, periods and PMS and we're going to dive into those today. It's easy to get overwhelmed, sidetracked, and confused in the world of hormone balance, especially when you're scrolling IG or tiktok and...

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I have Rebecca Dollard, a somatic life coach for moms, as my co-host. This is her second time on the podcast and we could talk for hours. Today we focused on the relationships we have with our bodies. Our bodies are so knowledgeable, but we don’t take the time to listen to them. So often we want to take the easy way out and outsource our problems. But trusting ourselves and healing our relationship with our body will give us a...

Do you still have an energy dip mid-afternoon? Today I'm going to tell you WHY that's still happening for you and what you can do about it. It's not normal to always be tired or to be having big dips really consistently and it's a sign that your body needs nourishment! Resources mentioned in today's podcast: Adrenal Cocktail Powder LMNT Electrolytes (free sample pack of all flavors with your first order!) Equip Protein (20% off sale March 13-15 use code LEISHAPP20) or code LEISHA FOR...

Low energy is one of the most common things I see in motherhood and let me tell ya...it's no fun and you aren't stuck with it! Today I'm going through the 5 (and a bonus!) things I see most commonly affecting energy so you can assess which ones are affecting you and make changes today so you have better energy THIS WEEK. I've got you. LET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES: FREE RESOURCES Love Your Liver Guide Hormone Secrets Workshop COURSE + COACHING (When you’re ready to fix your...

Postpartum can be a ROLLER COASTER of a ride, so today I'm breaking down what is and isn't normal with hormones, energy, and mood so you can start off on a solid foundation with your postpartum expectations about hormone balance. Grab my postpartum masterclass here if you want a bite-sized place to start planning for a happier postpartum Resources mentioned in the episode today: My Complete Postpartum Guide Nourish Your Hormones Course Tempdrop fertility monitor LET ME HELP YOU FIX...