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Okay friends, it’s confession time!  I’m spilling the tea on how I managed to crash my own progesterone not once, but TWICE. Yep, even as a hormone expert! But first, we’re celebrating some BIG client wins, from long-awaited pregnancies to postpartum weight loss, and talking about why progesterone is often the missing piece when it comes to energy, libido, fertility, mood, and actually seeing results from all your hard work. I’m sharing the sneaky signs I missed, how intense workouts, under-eating, and blurred work boundaries caught up with me, and exactly what I did to rebuild. Because sometimes doing MORE is actually working against your hormones. Let’s talk about what it looks like to stop chasing symptoms, start nourishing your body, and train smarter without sacrificing your progesterone.  In this episode: How I crashed my own progesterone TWICE (and the warning signs I missed) Why intense workouts, under-eating, and chronic stress can work against your hormones The connection between progesterone, motivation, focus, & libido How I adjusted my nutrition, workouts + daily routines to rebuild Why doing less and creating better boundaries can lead to better results The hormone basics I want you to start tracking each month Follow Me on Instagram & Message Me About Missing Piece  [email protected] Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

Happy fall, friends! 🍂 We’re kicking things off with a reminder from my son’s teacher that I think we ALL need to hear: Do your best and keep going. Because perfectionism can keep us stuck in a cycle of stress and symptoms. And that brings us to today’s topic: BLOOD SUGAR! We’re talking about why blood sugar regulation is foundational for progesterone, energy, sleep, and helping your body feel safe enough to heal. I’m breaking down the sneaky signs of blood sugar dysregulation, why more protein isn’t always the answer, and how minerals, carbs, digestion, and fiber all play a role. Plus, we’re connecting the physical and spiritual dots when it comes to getting out of survival mode and learning to trust your body again. 💛 In this episode: Why releasing perfectionism matters in your healing journey Sneaky signs of blood sugar dysregulation, from night waking to cravings and mood swings The connection between blood sugar, progesterone, & cortisol Why undereating and inadequate carbs may be working against you How minerals, digestion, and fiber support metabolic health The connection between PCOS + blood sugar regulation Why spiritual rest + nervous system safety matter How my Missing Piece sessions & Restore Your Progesterone program can help you find your next steps Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

If you’ve been collecting labs, supplements, protocols, and advice but STILL feel like you don’t know what your body actually needs… this episode is for you.  We’re talking fertility, but honestly? These principles apply to healing in general. I’m breaking down why getting unstuck often requires more than another supplement. It's about shifting your identity, rebuilding trust with your body, and getting your mind, emotions, desires, and choices moving in the same direction.  Then we’re getting practical. I’m sharing the physical signs I look for when assessing whether the body feels supported enough for fertility and healing, plus the three tests that can give us a much clearer picture of what’s happening underneath the surface. And because fertility isn’t just a woman’s responsibility, we’re talking about what to look at with your husband, too! In this episode: Why more labs, supplements and advice don’t always equal more clarity The identity shift that may need to happen before your body can move forward Reconnecting with healthy feminine energy + what that can look like in real life Getting your thoughts, emotions, desires, & choices into alignment The 3 tests I recommend for getting deeper answers: Full Monty iron, HTMA + gut testing Why the body prioritizes survival needs before reproduction Why your husband’s health matters too and when to consider sperm analysis Follow Me on Instagram & Send Me a DM “Plan”  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter    Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

Okay ladies, we’re talking about your husband today. I’m joined by Leisha Drews, host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast, for a conversation about male hormones, low testosterone, gut health, and all the things that might be going on underneath the surface when your husband just doesn’t seem like himself. We’re breaking down signs of low testosterone and why hormones are often a clue that we need to look deeper at sleep, stress, inflammation, minerals, nutrition, and gut health. But here’s the catch: you can’t actually “fix” your husband.  In this episode: Common signs of low testosterone from fatigue + belly fat to low libido, brain fog + lack of motivation Why low testosterone may be a signal to look deeper at overall health The connection between sleep, stress, inflammation, minerals and male hormones Simple nutrition + lifestyle shifts that support men’s health Why trying to control or “fix” your husband usually doesn’t work How changing your own actions can shift the dynamic in your marriage What feminine energy can actually look like in everyday marriage Why we recommend The Empowered Wife as a resource for women who want to explore these relationship dynamics Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

This episode came from a BIG download I couldn’t ignore. 💛 We talk a lot about supporting hormones, minerals, the gut, and the nervous system, but what if there’s a deeper spiritual root keeping your body stuck in survival mode? Today, I’m digging into fear and how our thoughts, beliefs, and unresolved emotions may be connected to the way we experience stress and symptoms in the body. I’m sharing what it means to view fear as an “altar,” how to recognize where you may have come into agreement with fear, and practical steps for replacing those beliefs with truth. We’re also going into Joshua 1:8 and the daily blueprint I believe God gives us for building strength and courage. And yes, we’re ending this one in prayer. 🙏 In this episode: Why emotional regulation is an important piece of nervous system health How thoughts, beliefs, and unresolved emotions can contribute to feeling stuck in survival mode The potential connection between fear, stress & hormone, gut, and nervous system symptoms Why supporting the physical body with minerals and other tools may only be one piece of the puzzle What I mean when I talk about fear becoming an “altar” in our lives The Joshua 1:8 blueprint I’m using to build strength and courage every day Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

Today’s episode is SUCH a special one. 💛 I’m sitting down with my client Lauren Vander Linden to share her incredible hormone healing testimony. After experiencing preeclampsia during pregnancy followed by persistent postpartum bleeding, Lauren had tried seemingly everything to figure out what was happening in her body. Together, we started looking deeper—at hormones, minerals, iron, cellular health, and the whole person rather than simply trying to make the symptom disappear. But Lauren’s story is about so much more than labs and protocols. It’s a beautiful conversation about surrender, prayer, trusting your body, and allowing God into the healing process. Lauren shares how her energy, motherhood, marriage, and relationship with her body began to shift and the incredible moment when, after years of struggling with bleeding, it finally stopped.  In this episode: Lauren’s experience with preeclampsia + persistent postpartum bleeding Looking beyond symptoms to hormones, minerals, iron + cellular health How testing helped us identify gaps that had previously been missed Thinking about your body’s energy like a “bank account” What changed when Lauren stopped striving + started trusting her body The role surrender, prayer + faith played in her healing journey How healing impacted Lauren’s energy, motherhood + marriage Making room for both miracles AND stewardship of the body What Lauren’s story can teach us about what may be possible when we support the whole person Listen to # 29 Hannah’s Episode Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter    Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

We’re kicking this episode off with a little fall menu yapping (because apparently Starbucks has a banana latte coming?!) before diving into a topic I feel SO strongly about: how we’re supporting women postpartum. Postpartum isn’t something your body simply “bounces back” from in six weeks. This season of healing can take much longer, and I want us to completely rethink what nourishment, rest, and recovery can look like, especially during those first 100 days. I’m sharing the postpartum support framework I wish more women had, from rebuilding depleted minerals and supporting your metabolism to reconnecting with pleasure, femininity, and your spiritual life.  In this episode:  Why postpartum recovery deserves WAY more time, care + attention What I want the first 100 days postpartum to look like for women Why an HTMA around 12 weeks postpartum is one of my non-negotiables How pregnancy can impact mineral status + why rebuilding matters Supporting metabolism + getting your circadian rhythm back in sync Simple ways to reconnect with pleasure + your feminine energy Prophesying over your baby, your marriage + the postpartum experience you desire Details on my Restore Your Progesterone Training  Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

This bonus episode of Hormone Happy Hour is a little different from our usual conversations. I’m sharing my thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy trial and the heartbreaking conversations surrounding postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, medications, and what can happen when women feel unheard or unsupported during one of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives.   In this episode:  My thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy case + the conversations surrounding the trial  Postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis + the importance of believing women when they say something is wrong  My perspective as a former pharmacist on medications + the traditional healthcare system  How pregnancy after pregnancy can contribute to nutrient + mineral depletion  Research around nutrient therapy and severe mental health symptoms  The importance of support, relationships + caring for the whole woman postpartum Why I believe testing, nourishment + a more functional approach deserve a place in these conversations Boost Your Progesterone FREE Live Training  Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

Can we reverse early perimenopause symptoms? In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour, I’m digging into a question I know so many women in their 30s and early 40s are asking: Am I really in perimenopause already? We’re talking about why many of the symptoms labeled as “early perimenopause” may actually be signs of low progesterone and why that distinction matters. I’m also sharing my whole-person framework for rebuilding progesterone by looking beyond symptoms and focusing on nourishment, metabolism, minerals, nervous system safety, and the environment your body needs to thrive. Plus, I’m touching on postpartum mineral depletion and why understanding what’s happening underneath the surface can be such an important piece of the hormone puzzle. In this episode: ✨ What perimenopause actually is and when we typically expect it to begin 🤔 Why “early perimenopause” symptoms may actually point to low progesterone 💛 The common symptoms of low progesterone to look for 🥑 Why renourishing your body, mind, and spirit comes before trying to “fix” your hormones 🧠 How nervous system safety plays a role in progesterone production 🧪 Postpartum mineral depletion, iron-copper balance + why labs can give us important clues 🔑 My 4-step framework for addressing low progesterone and early perimenopause symptoms 🎉 How to join me for my free Boost Your Progesterone live training  Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

Season two of Hormone Happy Hour is here! 🎉  After a summer sabbatical (and a very non-resort-style trip to Costa Rica!), I’m back with some reflections on slowing down, what happens when fear shows up alongside freedom, and learning to give myself the same attentiveness and encouragement I so naturally give to others. And of course, we’re talking hormones! I’m sharing a big shift I’ve been seeing behind the scenes with my clients from constantly trying to “fix” the body to focusing on what it actually needs to be filled with. Plus, I’m breaking down the 4 low progesterone levers and why pulling them in the right order matters. In this episode: 🌴 My Costa Rica adventures & lessons in slowing down 🧠 Why fear can show up when we start creating more freedom 💕 Rethinking the way we talk to and encourage ourselves 🧀 My “Swiss cheese” gut analogy + shifting from fixing to filling ✨ Why progesterone impacts mood, sleep, energy, libido and weight 🔑 The 4 low progesterone levers: paused ovulation, cellular energy, nutrient stealing & cortisol protection 🎂 An important progesterone caveat for women 45+ 💛 What’s coming inside my Restore Your Progesterone training + program Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

When was the last time you did something simply because you wanted to? Not because it was productive, healthy, efficient, or part of a plan, but because you genuinely desired it. So many women have learned to disconnect from their desires in the name of responsibility, healing, fertility, or doing everything "right." But what if desire isn't something to ignore? What if it's actually valuable information? In this episode, we talk about how desire can reveal what your body needs to feel safe, supported, and fully alive.  In this episode, I cover: Why desire is important data, not something to dismiss Why healing requires more than collecting nervous system tools Faith, surrender, and abiding with God How reconnecting with desire can impact hormones, cycles, fertility, and libido The role of support and co-regulation in healing A simple 4-step framework for practicing desire every day Learning to say "yes" to what brings life and nourishment I also share a few life updates, including our family's summer in Costa Rica, a pause before season two of the podcast, and ways to continue working together through consult calls. Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter    Here are some great episodes to listen to while we are on summer break! 25. Why I'm So Obsessed with Progesterone 2. What Your Health Class Didn't Teach You About Hormones 28. Girl, You're NOT in Perimenopause  5. Estrogen Dominance 19. Lift Your Libido Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour, we're talking about something I think more women need to understand: you may have signs of metabolic and hormone dysfunction without fitting the traditional picture of PCOS. If you've experienced things like low energy, cravings, mood swings, painful periods, cycle changes, low libido, sleep issues, or fertility struggles, your body may be giving you clues that there's a deeper metabolic conversation happening. I also share why PCOS is increasingly being viewed through a broader metabolic lens and how our modern approach to healing can sometimes create more pressure, stress, and "doing" than our bodies actually need. We talk about the balance between physical support and energetic support, why both matter, and how creating safety in the body can be just as important as the supplements you're taking. In this episode, I cover: Signs you may be on the PCOS or metabolic dysfunction spectrum The connection between metabolism, hormones, and fertility Why energy availability matters for ovulation and progesterone How striving, control, and pressure can impact hormone health Feminine practices that support healing and nervous system regulation Why getting specific with testing matters before adding more supplements Worthiness, receiving, and letting healing feel less complicated A practical framework for supporting your hormones from both angles   Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter    Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

In this episode, we're talking about detoxing, but probably not in the way you think. Instead of focusing on cleanses, restrictive protocols, or fear around toxins, I want to talk about what it actually looks like to support the detox systems God already built into your body. Because the goal isn't perfection. The goal is resilience. Your liver, kidneys, gut, lymphatic system, skin, and nervous system were designed to help you process and eliminate what your body doesn't need. The question is whether those systems have the support and resources they need to do their job well. In this episode, I cover: Common toxin exposures in everyday life Why so many women struggle with detoxification How stress impacts your body's ability to detox Gut health, bile flow, and regular bowel movements Why undernourishment often creates more problems than toxins Heavy metals, mineral depletion, and ionic mimicry Supporting your liver without extreme cleanses Nervous system safety and detoxification Mental, emotional, and spiritual detox   Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter    Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

This episode of the Hormone Happy Hour is a little more honest, direct, and “big sister” style. I’m sharing some life updates, celebrating some really beautiful client wins lately, and talking through the things I genuinely wish more women understood when it comes to hormones, fertility, healing, and the way we’re living. We talk about why healing often has to go deeper than supplements and protocols into things like mineral depletion, stress patterns, nervous system regulation, mindset, alignment, and the environments we’re living in every day. I also share some patterns I commonly see in women struggling with fertility and hormone symptoms, including the pressure, striving, and timeline obsession that can quietly keep the body stuck in survival mode. In this episode, I cover: Why minerals matter so much for fertility and hormones The importance of changing the lifestyle that depleted you Alignment, abundance, and healing beyond supplements Speaking life, authority, and fruitfulness over your body Physical patterns I commonly see in women struggling hormonally Warmth, nourishment, digestion, and thyroid support Masculine vs. feminine energy in healing Why intimacy outside the fertile window matters too   Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

This episode of the Hormone Happy Hour podcast, is a deep dive into something that gets missed way more often than people realize: H. pylori. A lot of women think of it as only an ulcer or reflux bacteria, but it can actually impact so much more things like digestion, minerals, iron levels, skin, thyroid health, hormones, and even fertility. I talk about why H. pylori can make it harder to absorb nutrients like iron, B12, and fat-soluble vitamins, how it connects to things like Hashimoto’s, histamine issues, acne, sluggish digestion, and immune stress, and why gut health matters so much when it comes to fertility for both women and men. We also get into testing, treatment options, biofilms, nervous system support, and the foundational lifestyle pieces that often get overlooked. In this episode, I cover: What H. pylori actually is Signs and symptoms that often get missed Gut health, skin issues, and histamine reactions The connection between H. pylori and Hashimoto’s Biofilms and hidden gut infections GI-MAP testing and treatment options Foundational healing support for the gut and nervous system Mentioned referenced episode for you to binge:  Iron Copper Episode #15 Sperm Quality Episode #18 Gut Episode #65 Frequency Episode #16   Follow Me on Instagram  [email protected] Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter    Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.