E156: Eating for Your Hormones 101

Send us a textDo you have mood swings and feel a little (or a lot) crazy at least once a month? If you've been told that it's normal - it's not! Getting to the root cause of PMS symptoms can be tricky, because there's not usually just one root cause. In this epsiode I'm walking you through the 6 common root causes of PMS so you can start to feel more stable and have happier hormones not only during PMS week, but all month long. 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 Course & Group CoachingUse 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 textWouldn't you love to have a BFF who could just tell you what the heck you're doing wrong when it comes to balancing your hormones so you don't have to figure it all out yourself? Well guess what? Now you do! I've been helping women balance their hormones for 5+ years now and so many of my clients come to me making these mistakes even when they're crunchy mamas who know their stuff and eat well and exercise. Sound like you? Today's episode may help you uncover your blind spots so you can finally stop making these sneaky mistakes and start seeing more progress toward happy hormones. Today I'm talking blood sugar balance (still), accidental restriction and undernourishing, mindset holdups you don't even know you have, and how throwing spaghetti at the wall is never going to fix your hormones and is only going to make a big ol' mess. If you're REALLY in the market for a hormone BFF I have 5 spots for a hormone audit at only $77 and when they're gone the price goes up! What's a hormone audit? It's you telling me your hormone probs and what you're doing currently and me telling you what to fix and do next just like your bestie would if she happened to be a nerdy hormone lady. Grab your hormone audit spot here - there really are only 5!Mentioned in this episode: E107: Blood sugar balance and insulin resistanceLET 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 Course & Group Coaching1:1 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 textMinerals are such a popular topic for hormone balance, but does that mean you just need to take a multi-mineral supplement, mineral drops, adrenal cocktails, magnesium...how do you know what's right for you? If you're a woman who has ever experienced stress or had children, you need to be focusing on replenishing minerals and you need to do it in a way that's simple and effective. I'm walking you through a quick chat on how minerals work in your body, how to gently replenish, and how to assess what may or may not be going on with your minerals so you can keep making progress in your health and hormones. Get a free sample pack of all 8 flavors of my favorite electrolytes hereWant to do a deep dive with me to see what YOUR hormones need most? I'm opening 5 spots for October for hormone audits. My eyes on your hormones and 100% personalized action steps so you know what to do next and what to prioritize so you can actually start to get results. Grab yours HERE before they're goneLET 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 Course & Group Coaching1:1 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 textWeight gain can be a side effect of hormone imbalances, but I'm a big believer that our bodies have to feel safety to be able to lose fat effectively, and we create that safety through nourishment. When the body is well-nourished, we can start to focus on weight loss, and my guest Kelsey is walking us through some of the misconceptions we have when it comes to fat loss, and what women need to do to lose weight in a sustainable way - we're throwing out the fad diets, keto, starving yourself, and weight loss meds and talking about how our bodies were created to stay at a healthy weight in the first place. So is it your hormones? Or is there more to the story?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 Course & Group Coaching1:1 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 websiteCONNECT WITH KELSEYWebsite: https://kelseywickenhauser.com/Kingdom Fit Moms Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kingdom-fit-moms-christian-weight-loss-whole-food-meal/id1689606078Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseywickenhauser/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 textI have one more episode in the birth control series for you today - a much requested episode on the hormonal IUD. I'm covering how the hormonal IUD works, how the Mirena, Skyla, and Kyleena IUDs are different, and how you can support your body during and after IUD use for happier hormones. I'm answering questions like "what should I expect from my cycle with an IUD?" and "Will I ovulate with an IUD?"Birth control is a deeply personal choice and I really believe that women should have informed consent when it comes to this topic - which means getting so much more information than you would typically get at a doctor's visit! The bottom line is this: Whatever choice you make can always be made better with good nourishment, good detox support, and learning to interpret the rhythms in your body so you can have more energy, periods without pain, and a stable mood all month long (even during PMS week). If you're ready to get off of birth control and wanting to conceive in the next year come join us in Nourish Your Hormones so you can not only replenish + recover post birth control but you can set a foundation of nourishment for both you and baby during your pregnancy and beyond. 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 Course & Group Coaching1:1 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 textWelcome back to our birth control series!Today I'm talking about WHY you need to replenish your minerals and crucial vitamins post birth control and how replenishing minerals and supporting the liver can actually help overall with hormone balance whether you're trying to conceive or just wanting to have happier hormones all around. In this episode I'm sharing some of my favorite ways to support the liver through food, and how supporting the liver increases your ability to have balanced blood sugar, more energy, and less stress on the body. We're also talking about how you can replenish minerals in a way that's safe & effective without upsetting the mineral balance in your body and causing more problems down the road. Remember - you can't supplement your way out of a lifestyle that isn't working for your body, whether that's crazy high stress levels, not nourishing well, or a combination of both. That's why I have the step by step for you inside of Nourish Your Hormones so you can not only have better periods, more energy, and kick your PMS to the curb, but you can do it in a way that's sustainable for your busy life so you don't end up back in the same place a few months later...but with more baggage. Mentioned in this episode: 1:1 Hormone Audit for $77 (3 spots only!)Restored Mini Podcast Course for Blood Sugar BalanceLET 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 Course & Group Coaching1:1 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 textWelcome back to our birth control September series, we're finally moving into the conversation of how to replenish your body after birth control and recover from the effects it has had on your hormones and gut. Today, gut health is the main focus and I'm sharing some of the ways birth control affects the gut that are often overlooked, including an increased risk of leaky gut and even a 30% increased risk of severe gut symptoms like IBD. I believe that women deserve fully informed consent when given any medication, and gut health is not something we're often given info about when we start taking birth control. Birth control can also cause you to burn through more nutrients and minerals so I'm walking you through the steps I would take if I were coming off of birth control, trying to restore my gut from previous birth control use, or preparing to conceive after birth control. Some of the resources I mentioned in today's episode: My favorite protein powder (15% off your order with this link)Whole Food Prenatal - code LEISHA15 for extra 15% offMy favorite probiotic for gut replenishingLET 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 Course & Group Coaching1:1 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 HormonesUse 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 textToday we're talking Natural Family Planning, Fertility Awareness Method, and all of the variations of tracking your cycle for fertility and there's a lot to cover! If you've been told that natural birth control just doesn't work, then this conversation will help you decide if that's a belief that still serves you. We're going through rates of effectiveness for the most popular birth control methods and comparing with FAM and talking about the absolutely KEY components that many women are missing when it comes to tracking their cycles for fertility. 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 Course & Group Coaching1:1 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 HormonesUse 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 textDid you hear that I only have a few spots left for 1:1 coaching for the rest of the YEAR? (Yes, we're already winding down 2024 what is life?) If you want coaching from me on your hormones this month is your best bet to sign up for 1:1 or group coaching at this linkWe're back for round 2 of the birth control and informed consent series and today I'm going to deep dive on the copper IUD. It's the MOST effective form of birth control with only a 0.6% failure rate, and it's not hormonal...but does that mean it doesn't affect hormones at all? As you may have guessed, anything that you put in your body is going to affect more than just one body system so I'm going through the way the copper IUD works, how it affects your hormones, minerals, liver, and body as a whole, and I'm even talking about how you can support your body if you decide that the copper IUD is the best choice for you. Birth control is such a personal choice and I would love to help you make an informed decision that fits your needs, so share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it and keep coming back the rest of the month as we talk about different birth control options and how to support your body through birth control use and how to recover/replenish when you're coming off of birth control. 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 Course & Group Coaching1:1 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 textWe're starting a new mini-series this month, all month long I'm going to be talking about birth control, both hormonal and non-hormonal and walking through many of the nuances of how birth control affects us in our bodies, minds, and social lives. Today I'm kicking off the series and talking about some of the lesser-known effects of birth control on the body - the way it can change brain function and mood, and how it even affects the ability to lean into our feminine. If you have noticed that you don't handle stress well, have mood swings, or even feel like you aren't processing emotions like you'd like to...it could be your birth control (or your history of birth control!)The next few weeks I'm going to cover what options we have for birth control and do my best to provide more fully informed consent for women when we make choices about our reproduction as well as talking about how we can recover minerals, vitamins, and gut and liver health to have happier hormones post-birth control. 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.