If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, hormonal, confused by conflicting advice, or blamed your body for not behaving “properly” – this conversation is for you.
We gently dismantle the idea that hormones are something to “fix” or fight. Instead, we explore a far more compassionate – and science-backed – approach:
Your hormones aren’t broken. They’re responding to the environment they’re living in.
Being “hormonal” has become an insult – but in reality, hormones are your greatest allies. Hannah explains why symptoms often arise not because hormones are faulty, but because modern life makes it incredibly hard for them to do their job.
With over 50 hormones in the body, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Hannah simplifies things by focusing on the key players that influence most symptoms, including:
You don’t need to know everything – just the right things.
Hormones don’t want to be balanced – they want to move. They work in rhythms, cycles and relationships. Hannah explains why the idea of hormone “balance” is misleading, and what to focus on instead.
If you’re tired-but-wired, struggle to get out of bed, rely on coffee, or feel flat and unmotivated, cortisol may be running the show. Hannah breaks down:
This episode offers some of the most practical, doable advice you’ll hear:
Hannah explains insulin resistance in a way that finally makes sense – and why it affects:
And most importantly – how small changes can reverse it.
This conversation goes far beyond food. You’ll hear why:
Hannah shares why wellness plans fail when they’re too rigid, and how:
“The biggest job isn’t fixing your hormones – it’s creating an environment where they can thrive.”
This episode is a permission slip to:
Hannah Alderson is a BANT-registered nutritionist specialising in women’s hormone health. She combines clinical science with real-life practicality, helping women understand their bodies without fear or overwhelm.
Her book, Everything I Know About Hormones, breaks down complex science into simple, compassionate guidance that actually fits real life.
👉 Follow Hannah on Instagram: @hannahaldersonnutrition
👉 Learn more or book a discovery call: hannahalderson.com
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