How I Stop a Cold Early (Naturally)

In this episode of She’s in Sync, Taylor walks listeners through her exact supplement routine and explains how it has evolved throughout her hormone healing journey. From beef liver and cod liver oil to probiotics, electrolytes, and vitamin E, she shares why she chooses specific supplements based on her symptoms, health history, and lab results. Get your own labs run w/ the Hormone Healing Lab Testing BundleTakeaways:A personalized approach to supplementation: Why supplements should complement nutrition, digestion, stress management, and lifestyle habits rather than replace them.Supporting skin and hormone healthGut health and digestion: How her GI-MAP results, fat digestion concerns, and H. pylori history influenced her decisions to incorporate digestive support and targeted probiotics.The gut-skin connection: Why beneficial gut bacteria matter and how probiotics, fermented foods, fiber, and dietary variety can support gut health.Choosing supplements intentionally: Why testing, supplement quality, and understanding individual needs are more important than following someone else's routine.Knowing when to simplify: Why the goal isn't to take supplements foreverProducts Mentioned in This Episode:SIV Biome Balance Within ProbioticRAYVI Minerals – Citrusberry Adrenal MocktailGet 15% Off the Highest Quality SupplementsConnect With Taylor:InstagramWebsiteWork With Taylor:Free Breakup with Birth Control MasterclassReady for personalized support, answers, and/or testing? Apply to work togetherShop My Fav Products

In this episode of She’s in Sync, Taylor breaks down six common mistakes that may contribute to a missing period, especially after coming off birth control. Drawing from her own experience with period loss and her work with clients, she explains how under-eating, fasting, avoiding carbohydrates, overexercising, and relying on supplements can interfere with the body's ability to support healthy ovulation. Get your own labs run w/ the Hormone Healing Lab Testing BundleTakeaways:When to look deeper: Why going more than two to three months without a period after stopping birth control deserves further attention.Taylor’s personal experience: How losing her period led to 10 years on birth control and what she later learned about withdrawal bleeding versus a naturally ovulatory cycle.Mistake #1 – Fasting and skipping breakfastMistake #2 – Avoiding carbohydratesMistake #3 – Going too long without eatingMistake #4 – Choosing low-fat foodsMistake #5 – Sacrificing sleep for exerciseMistake #6 – Relying on supplementsClick Here to Schedule Your Functional Nutrition AuditConnect With Taylor:InstagramWebsiteWork With Taylor:Free Breakup with Birth Control MasterclassReady for personalized support, answers, and/or testing? Apply to work togetherShop My Fav Products

In this episode of She’s in Sync, Taylor breaks down Lyndsey’s story of coming off birth control after 10 years, exploring why she sought help, what her labs revealed, and how a step-by-step, root-cause approach helped her feel like herself again. Lyndsey shares how mood swings, anxiety, gut issues, and fear about coming off birth control improved through targeted lab testing, supplements, food changes, and lifestyle boundaries.Get your own labs run w/ the Hormone Healing Lab Testing BundleTakeaways:Lyndsey’s starting point: over a decade on birth control.Why she sought help: feeling dismissed by doctors and wanting a deeper explanation for her mood.Why she chose VIP coaching: the podcast built trust, and the personalized lab work appealed to her.What her labs revealed: low good gut bacteria, poor digestion, and depleted sodium and potassium.The protocol approach: replenishing nutrients, addressing high copper, and supporting blood sugar and gut health.How lifestyle changes supported healing: setting boundaries, reducing stress, improving recovery, and learning to pace herself alongside supplements and protocols.What changed emotionally: Lyndsey became more resilient, less reactive, and better able to handle everyday setbacks without spiraling.Coming off birth control: after about 15 years on it, she got her period back in about six weeks and went on to experience regular, mostly symptom-free cycles.Connect with Taylor:InstagramWebsiteWork With Taylor:Free Breakup with Birth Control MasterclassReady for personalized support, answers, and/or testing? Apply to work togetherShop My Fav Products

In this episode of She’s in Sync, Taylor breaks down three overlooked factors that can keep adult acne stuck, even after you’ve cleaned up your diet, tested your hormones, and built a solid skincare routine. Get your own labs run w/ the Hormone Healing Lab Testing BundleTakeaways:How fluoride and other halogens compete with iodine and can quietly trigger breakoutsCommon sources of halogen exposure, from toothpaste and tap water to certain winesWhy iodine should never be taken casually without a structured protocolHow overusing retinol, acids, benzoyl peroxide, and stripping toners can damage your barrier and worsen inflammationWhy rebuilding your barrier comes before adding anything newHow to tell a true purge from a breakout or product reactionWhy nervous system regulation can speed up skin healingHow to shift from micromanaging your skin to responding with compassionConnect with Taylor:InstagramWebsiteWork With Taylor:Free Breakup with Birth Control MasterclassReady for personalized support, answers, and/or testing? Apply to work togetherShop My Fav Products

In this episode of She’s in Sync, Taylor shares the natural toolkit she reaches for the moment she feels a cold coming on. After getting sick while traveling, she walks through what helped her bounce back faster, from infrared sauna sessions and mineral drinks to whole food vitamin C, propolis, and tinctures. Get your own labs run w/ the Hormone Healing Lab Testing BundleTakeaways:Why acting early makes a big difference when a cold is startingHow infrared sauna may support your immune response, and why Taylor prefers it over a steam saunaWhy hydration and minerals are the foundation of recoveryWhole food vitamin C vs. ascorbic acid, plus easy food sources like citrus, strawberries, and bell peppersTaylor’s go-to mineral drink: coconut water, lime, and saltPropolis spray and tinctures as travel-friendly support for a scratchy throatWhich tissues can clog pores and trigger breakouts around the nose and mouthWhy rest, eating enough, and lowering expectations help you recover fasterConnect with Taylor:InstagramWebsiteWork With Taylor:Free Breakup with Birth Control MasterclassReady for personalized support, answers, and/or testing? Apply to work togetherShop My Fav Products

In this episode of She's in Sync, Taylor dives into a topic she's wanted to cover for a long time: how fluoride could be a hidden trigger behind your breakouts. She shares three personal experiences that made the connection impossible to ignore, explains how fluoride competes with iodine, and walks through the most common (and most surprising) sources of fluoride, plus simple ways to investigate your own exposure.Get your own labs run w/ the Hormone Healing Lab Testing BundleTakeaways:Taylor's cruise breakout and the rash that revealed a fluoride and bromine reactionHow fluoride, bromine, and chlorine compete with iodine in the bodyWhy you should never start iodine without an iodine-trained clinicianHow a single dental cleaning triggered deep, cystic breakoutsWhy fluoride-related breakouts often show up around the chin, jaw, and mouthWhy most standard water filters don't remove fluorideHidden sources of fluoride in drinks, beer, cereal, soups, and restaurant foodCryolite, grapes, raisins, and how to choose lower-fluoride wineHow to investigate your own exposure with simple, one-change-at-a-time experimentsWhy fluoride isn't an essential nutrient and how it affects iodine statusPractical ways to avoid fluoride when eating out or travelingResearch articles mentioned:Fluoride Action Network: Sources of FluorideFluoride and IQ StudiesHarvard Fluoride ResearchTSCA Trial InformationBook | The Hidden Cause of AcneBoka Probiotic ToothpasteClearly Filtered Water Bottle/FiltersConnect with Taylor:InstagramWebsiteWork With Taylor:Free Breakup with Birth Control MasterclassReady for personalized support, answers, and/or testing? Apply to work togetherShop My Fav Products

In this episode of She's in Sync, Taylor sits down with Isabel Vitale, founder and CEO of SIV Care, for a deep dive into the skin microbiome. They talk about why so many acne treatments strip the skin, how the gut and skin communicate, and how a spore-based, quorum-sensing approach can help build calmer, more resilient skin.About the Guest:Isabel Vitale is the founder and CEO of SIV Care, a skincare company focused on harnessing your skin's own biology to build resilience. After starting her career in pediatric skincare and seeing how persistent eczema and dermatitis could be, she began researching the skin microbiome. That led her to formulate and launch the first spore-based topical serum designed to support the skin microbiome, alongside a spore-based probiotic that targets the gut-skin axis.Get your own labs run w/ the Hormone Healing Lab Testing BundleTakeaways:Taylor's acne journey, from harsh topicals to coming off birth controlHow pediatric eczema led Isabel to the skin microbiomeThe podcast and DM to microbiologist Kiran Krishnan that started SIVWhy "stripped skin" really means losing microbes, not just moistureWhy constant breakouts can be a sign of reactive, sensitive skinLeaky gut vs. leaky skin, and the missing "biome step" in skincare routinesWhy a "kill, kill, kill" approach to acne and gut health backfiresHow the skin microbiome signals the gut for immune backupWhy not all C. acnes is bad, and why balance matters more than eradicationSkin aging as a predictor of internal healthHow SIV may impact pigmentation, elasticity, and senescent cellsThe gut-skin connection, short-chain fatty acids, carotenoids, and vitamin K2Why clear skin needs both internal and external supportConnect with Isabel:InstagramSIV CareConnect with Taylor:InstagramWebsiteWork With Taylor:Free Breakup with Birth Control MasterclassReady for personalized support, answers, and/or testing? Apply to work togetherShop My Fav Products

In this episode, Taylor breaks down why ChatGPT and AI can be helpful tools but shouldn’t replace personalized care when it comes to transitioning off birth control and healing your hormones. She explains why AI can feel personalized without actually knowing your full medical history, symptoms, labs, lifestyle, or the nuances of your body — and how going down AI rabbit holes can sometimes create more anxiety and confusion.Get your own labs run w/ the Hormone Healing Lab Testing BundleTakeaways:Why ChatGPT can be useful but is not a medical provider.Why AI responses can feel personalized even when they are based only on the information you provide.How ChatGPT rabbit holes can increase anxiety, confusion, and hypervigilance.Why AI may miss important details in your medical history, medications, supplements, symptoms, and relationship with food.The limitations of using AI to interpret functional lab results or create health protocols.Why clinical experience and pattern recognition matter when working through complex hormone symptoms.Why symptoms rarely exist in isolation and need to be understood as part of the bigger picture.How constantly changing your plan can work against patience, consistency, and healing.The difference between collecting more health information and knowing what information actually matters.How a qualified practitioner can help you filter information, recognize patterns, make adjustments, and stay groundedConnect with Taylor:InstagramTik TokJoin the How to Stop Birth Control Without Symptoms Facebook groupWork With Taylor:Free Breakup with Birth Control MasterclassApply for a Free Strategy Call

In this episode, Taylor Lechner explains why root cause hormone healing can feel messy before it feels better. She breaks down why quick fixes and symptom suppression can create the illusion of progress, why healing is rarely linear, and how to stay grounded when symptoms fluctuate. Get your own labs run w/ the Hormone Healing Lab Testing Bundle Takeaways: The difference between symptom suppression and root cause healing. Why conventional approaches can miss the reason symptoms started. Why lab testing and individualized care matter. The five stages of change in the healing journey and what the "messy middle" can feel like. Why healing timelines vary and why there are no guaranteed 30, 60, or 90-day results. How stress, nervous system dysregulation, and long-term medication use can affect the healing process. Practical ways to stay the course, recognize progress, and avoid getting stuck in Google rabbit holes Connect with Taylor: Instagram Tik Tok Join the How to Stop Birth Control Without Symptoms Facebook group Work With Taylor: Free Breakup with Birth Control Masterclass Apply for a Free Strategy Call

In this episode, Taylor shares eight simple, free habits she does every day to support hormone balance, steadier energy, better periods, clearer skin, and a more regulated nervous system. She walks through her approach to breakfast, balanced meals, minerals, sodium, selenium, stress, and daily movement, while also explaining the things she intentionally avoids — from fasting and intense daily workouts to restrictive diets, excessive supplements, and obsessive tracking. Get your own labs run w/the Hormone Healing Lab Testing Bundle Takeaways: Why Taylor is doing a travel packing episode Helping clients stay balanced while traveling Why Taylor focuses on simple, foundational habits for hormone health Why individualized care and lab testing still matter Eating breakfast within 1–1.5 hours of waking Why every meal should include carbs, protein, and fat Why consistent eating can support blood sugar, energy, and hormone health Mineral mocktails, sodium, potassium, and magnesium for daily support  Why Taylor eats two Brazil nuts a day for selenium and thyroid support Using walking, breaks, and other tools to support stress and the nervous system Why she avoids fasting, daily HIIT, and unnecessary food restriction Why she avoids excessive supplements, perfect routines, and obsessive tracking Connect with Taylor: Instagram Tik Tok Join the How to Stop Birth Control Without Symptoms Facebook group Work With Taylor: Free Breakup with Birth Control Masterclass Apply for a Free Strategy Call