81 | Hormone testing (pt. 1): should you or shouldn't you?

Welcome to another replay episode in alignment with SUMMER! In this episode, I go into detail on how to support your body through nutrition, movement, and rest & mindfulness. Need MORE?? Want to make your own cyclical blueprint for nutrition, movement, and rest & mindfulness? Look no further than the Cyclically Aligned series! https://courses.mlbfamilywellness.com/products/courses/view/25

Happy solstice week! I hope you enjoy this replay episode where I go over the main energies of summer and 3 questions to reflect on to make sure you get the most out of this season! When you're ready to really dive into CYCLICAL LIVING - using the energies within you and around you to take the best ever care of your body - jump into Fluent Feminine, the private podcast course and use code BESTIE for $10 off! https://courses.mlbfamilywellness.com/products/courses/view/13

Once you know if/when you're ovulating, there's A LOT you can interpret about your hormones simply by paying attention to certain signs and symptoms throughout your cycle. Get ready to take notes!! In this episode, I walk you through what to look for - what is normal and what might be a sign of hormonal imbalance - for each phase of your cycle. I would be honored to help you troubleshoot your cycles and help you EFFORTLESSLY feel more REGULATED and physically & mentally LIGHTER. Check out 1:1 coaching options right here. Use code BESTIE for a special discount. https://courses.mlbfamilywellness.com/products/courses/view/15 Not ready to commit to long-term private coaching? Take this FREE 90-second survey. I will personally respond with your very own custom mini cyclical reset plan. FREE survey: https://forms.gle/zDr1kCVikumoC4EL9

As Lara Briden (author of The Period Repair Manual) says, "ovulation is the main event". I'm here today to convince you to verify if & when you are ovulating. I give you two steps get started with balancing your hormones and fixing your periods: 1. collect the data, without worrying what it "should" look or feel like 2. Interpret the data, look for patterns and ask the right questions Use a holistic cycle tracker to collect your data FREE Holistic Cycle Tracker https://free.mlbfamilywellness.com/cycletracker Understand cervical mucus and how to track it: 36 | why I prefer CM charting over BBT 37 | Everything you need to know to start tracking your CM

Camping season is here and this mountain girl LOVES a fun camp trip! I also don't like to compromise on eating quality, REAL food on camping trips with the family. In this episode I go over how we eat real food, make sure we're getting in some veggies, and still have fun treats and meals that everyone loves while we're tent camping. I'd LOVE to hear some of your favorite camp meals and prep & cooking tips, come find me on IG @mlbfamilywellness and DM me the word CAMPING - I'll know exactly what you're talking about!

Blood test or DUTCH test? What day of your cycle do you test? Test don't guess, or work on the foundations first? In this episode I walk you through what you need to know and how to decide if you want to test your hormone and which test might be best for you. Of course, I'm a big fan of getting your FEMININE FOUNDATIONS down regardless of your testing decisions. Let me help you get the basics down through private coaching. Already working with another practitioner? I LOVE to be a partner in your health. https://courses.mlbfamilywellness.com/products/courses/view/15

This episode starts off with a peek into my hormonal struggles as a teen and explains the role hormone testing has played in my journey. It's probably not what you think! No surprise here that I encourage you to nail down your FEMININE FOUNDATIONS regardless of the testing route you decide to take. To better understand your body and build your very own Feminine Foundations, jump into Fluent Feminine - the private podcast course to help your learn how to speak your body's language. https://courses.mlbfamilywellness.com/products/courses/view/13

Listen in to find out what I learned, what I liked/didn't like and if I would recommend The Metabolism Reset Diet book. As promised, here's the link to the self-paced The Cyclical Reset: detox edition course! This course will help you lear how to support detoxification and your metabolism with simple things you can do everyday. Whether you want to lose weight, fix your periods, or both! Enroll Now! https://courses.mlbfamilywellness.com/products/courses/view/29

Whether you're trying to straighten out your whacko cycles, get your energy back, lose belly fat for good, or you just want to feel at home in your body - you can "do all the things" but nothing will truly click until you shift the way you think about your body. I've been through a lot; many many miscarriages, the ups and downs and feeling out of control of my emotions with 2 under 2, mold illness, losing my hair... It's been a journey over a decade in the making, but I didn't learn my biggest lesson until I was able to learn how to TRULY love and listen to my body. Start tracking your cycle HOLISTICALLY: https://free.mlbfamilywellness.com/cycletracker Learn how to speak your body's language: https://courses.mlbfamilywellness.com/products/courses/view/13

Let's chat about metabolism science, specifically how your body stores excess fuel for later and what happens when you metabolize toxins like alcohol & fructose (yup, fructose acts like a toxin to your liver!). Most importantly, I uncover the secret behind why your liver might be "clogged", why you might be holding onto excess fat, and why this matters for your hormone balance. Start tracking your cycle HOLISTICALLY. https://free.mlbfamilywellness.com/cycletracker Learn more about private coaching opportunities. https://courses.mlbfamilywellness.com/products/courses/view/15