E141: How Your Hormones Affect Mood & Depression with Dr Heather Rhodes

Send us a Text Message.Today is our first hormone highlight episode - a bite sized episode to encourage + inspire you in just a few minutes so you can keep moving forward on your hormone journey! In this episode, I’m talking about what I have seen hold women back from balancing their hormones many times, including me: PERFECTIONISM.In this episode:What Hormone Balance actually looks like to meHormone balance is not a destination, it’s a cyclical processWhy your symptoms aren’t always a bad signWant more? Listen to the full episode hereLET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Imbalance QuizCOURSE + COACHING(When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone CoachingPRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrewsfor $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!LET’S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my websiteUse the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

Send us a Text Message.Basal body temperatures are one of my favorite tools to understand your hormones and cycles better, so I'm going even deeper today into some of the things your chart is telling you that you are probably missing. If you haven't started BBT tracking yet or want the 101 - go back to Episodes 59 and 61 to learn how to start and what to look for. Today you'll learn more about how to know when and if you're ovulating, what it means if you ovulate early or late, and how to know if you're making enough progesterone or too much estrogen - just by taking your temp in the morning!LET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Imbalance QuizCOURSE + COACHING(When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone CoachingPRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrewsfor $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!LET’S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my websiteUse the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

Send us a Text Message.Send us a Text Message.Let’s talk about anxiety! There are so many factors and triggers, and YES, your hormones do play a part in your mood but there’s so much more to the story outside of your monthly hormone changes. I dive into the many causes of anxiety, from underlying perfectionism, poor sleep, lack of nourishment, and the crazy pace of our modern lives & motherhood. Grab yourself a yummy drink, and maybe a snack and let’s ditch some of that anxiety this week. In this episode:[03:00] Defining the anxiety I am addressing and where it comes from & why[07:30] Where in our cycle anxiety likely shows up[11:55] Balancing blood sugar is KEY[14:02] Creating optimal sleep to help anxiety + ideas to prepare your body for this[20:14] Morning sunlight benefits[24:10] Is exercise actually causing anxiety?[26:56] Extra tips for AnxietyLET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Imbalance QuizCOURSE + COACHING(When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone CoachingPRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!LET’S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my website Use the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal podcast! Today I'm excited to share an inspiring story of healing through homesteading. My guest, Jocelyn Jennings, is a stay-at-home mom of two who teaches others about homesteading through her podcast, The Farm Family Table. After struggling for years with PCOS, she decided to take her health into her own hands. Jocelyn dove deep into researching holistic solutions but found herself overwhelmed trying various diets and supplements. That's when she realized the power of simple lifestyle changes. Embracing the homesteading lifestyle allowed Jocelyn to slow down, be more intentional with her time, and connect with her food in a meaningful way. By reducing stress and immersing herself in hands-on activities like gardening, she experienced significant improvements in her energy levels and overall well-being.Listen in as Jocelyn shares how homesteading transformed her health, and how it can do the same for you. In this episode:[01:50] Get to know Jocelyn and learn how she got into homesteading through her own health journey with PCOS[05:30] The decision to heal naturally after resisting doctors' recommendations for birth control and other drugs to treat PCOS symptoms[08:56] Back to the basics: starting a garden, baking bread, and focusing on whole foods over diets and supplements[19:36] Slowing down and finding balance for mental health and reducing stress[22:04] Tips for beginners on starting in the kitchen and gardening without overwhelmLET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Secrets WorkshopCOURSE + COACHING (When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone CoachingPRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!LET’S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my websiteCONNECT WITH JOCELYNPodcast: The Farm Family Table PodcastFacebook: The Farm Fed FamilyPinterest: The Farm Fed FamilyWebsite: farmfedfamily.com Use the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

Send us a Text Message.Hey friend, Today's episode is really personal, I'm sharing what my family has been going through for the past 2 years - it's taken me a while to be ready to share this story! We've gone through a journey I never expected with my youngest son, 2 houses, and God has been so good through all of it! As I've been reflecting over our journey I've also been reflecting over how I can continue to show up and serve you well both here on the podcast and in my coaching programs, and I have some exciting updates coming in this episode and more info coming soon. One of my big reflections in this episode is how staying nourished as a mom has been GAME CHANGING in being able to continue to feel good through consistent and long term stress, and how hormone balance has helped make everything better. (really!)LET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Imbalance QUIZCOURSE + COACHING (When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone Coaching - 4 June/July spots left!PRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!LET’S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my website Use the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

Send us a Text Message.Hey, gals! I'm back with a new episode with my co-host Dr. Heather Rhodes.  We're starting this week off talking about one of the most requested topics: Mood Swings & Depression. In this episode we dive into what factors affect our neurotransmitters, affect our hormones and also about medications for depression and how those can affect our stress hormones and our sex hormones. Let's dive in! In this episode:[00:58] Intro to Leisha's co-host Heather Rhodes and her background[03:07] Holistic view of depression, looking at the gut[07:50] How your "gut brain" affect your neurotransmitters[11:70] How depression medicine actually works[15:33] My experience & observations in psych facilities[17:55] Genetics & Depression[20:30] Factors to Look at to help us with antidepressants Other Episodes You Might LikeEpisode 16: Replenish Your Gut, Minerals, Hormones & Fertility After Birth ControlEpisode 39: Overwhelm, Anxiety, and Your Hormones - How to Stress Less & Keep Your Moods Stable All Month LongEpisode 109: Are you Stressed & Burnt Out? Supporting These 4 Minerals Can HelpLET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Imbalance QUIZCOURSE + COACHING (When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone Coaching - 4 June/July spots left!PRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!LET’S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my websiteSign up for the first 2 episodes of the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance for FREE! Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the place to get started! PS: Want the whole course at a discount? Leave a 5 star-rating on the podcast and DM Use the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this throwback Thursday episode, Dr. Heather Rhodes is my co-host, and we’re talking about irregular cycles. We’ll start on how you can track your menstrual cycle, then discuss what a regular cycle should look like, and finally go deeper into irregular cycles - why they happen and how you can balance your hormones for a better cycle.In this episode:[00:10] How to track your menstrual cycle by looking at your temperature[03:14] How to track your menstrual cycle by looking at your cervical fluid[07:18] What a regular cycle looks like[12:10] Short cycles: why you might be experiencing this[16:29] How to know if your cycle is shorter than normal[18:21] Ovulation symptoms and ovulation pain[19:42] Long cycles: why they happen and what you can do about it[22:30] Something to consider if you’re over 40Other Episodes You Might LikeEpisode 2: How I Started to LOVE My Period & Made My Cycle My SuperpowerEpisode 7: Struggling with bad periods and PMS? Simple steps to boost progesterone naturallyEpisode 66: How I Support My Hormones in Follicular WeekLET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Imbalance QUIZCOURSE + COACHING (When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone Coaching - 4 June/July spots left!PRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!LET’S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my websiteSign up for the first 2 episodes of the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance for FREE! Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the place to get started! PS: Want the whole coursUse the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

Send us a Text Message.Today we're talking all things ADHD - What is ADHD, how is it different in boys and girls, and why more women in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with ADHD then EVER before. When we look at the menstrual cycle and estrogen and progesterone changes, it's easy to see the patterns that can impact ADHD symptoms, and when we know what to expect, it's easier to manage symptoms with lifestyle. I'm sharing my take on why I think ADHD symptoms are on the rise, and why I choose not to seek an ADHD diagnosis for myself - and what I'm doing instead. LET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Imbalance QUIZCOURSE + COACHING (When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone Coaching - 2 June/July spots left!PRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps Sign up for the first 2 episodes of the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance for FREE! Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the place to get started! PS: Want the whole course at a discount? Leave a 5 star-rating on the podcast and DM me the word REVIEW to get in for just $17. Use the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

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, candida, parasites, or poor digestion an issue for you? We can find out with a GI MAP test - only available as a Nourish Your Hormones student or 1:1 client. **LAST 2 DAYS**When you join us in Nourish Your Hormones through Friday May 24 you'll get to choose your bonus! You can add an HTMA mineral test + video review and protocol OR a 45 min 1:1 call ($250+ value) for free to personalize + uplevel along with the full step by step method to build and detox hormones well for happier periods, more energy, and balanced hormones without overcomplicating everything. No code needed, just enroll and let us know which bonus you want. Mentioned in the episode today: Fullscript link to digestive enzymes/my most recommended supplementsLET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Imbalance QUIZCOURSE + COACHING (When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone Coaching - 2 June/July spots left!PRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps Sign up for the first 2 episodes of the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance for FREE! Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the place to get started! PS: Want the whole course at a discount? Leave a 5 star-rating on the podcast and DM me the word REVIEW to get in for just $17. Use the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

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 understand how the gut, liver, immune system and nourishment all play a role in these ovulation symptoms so you can get rid of them and get back to having happy ovulations. May 20-24 I'm offering a BONUS when you join Nourish Your Hormones - you'll get to choose between an HTMA test + personalized results video OR a 45 min 1:1 call with Leisha ($250 value) for FREE. No code needed, just enroll and email us to tell us which bonus you prefer!In this episode:[05:50] Breaking down what is happening during Ovulation[08:08] How to Simplify Tracking Ovulation[09:34] Causes for Symptoms around Ovulation[13:26] Causes for Severe Pain during Ovulation[18:13] Other Negative Ovulation Symptoms & the Factors for them[22:50] So what can I do if I have histamine issues?[27:50] What can I do if estrogen dominance is the problem?Episodes Mentioned Today:E114: Histamine Deep DiveE59: 2 Things You Must Do to Track Cycles AccuratelyLET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Imbalance QUIZCOURSE + COACHING (When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone Coaching - 2 June/July spots left!PRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!LET’S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my websiteSign up for the first 2 episodes of the Restored mini-course Use the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.