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In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Leisha Drews — fellow FDN-P, registered nurse, and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast for a powerful conversation about women’s hormones, cycle health, and the real impact of birth control.
We unpack why your period is so...
2025-08-0132 min
HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE206: The Sneaky BTS of Low Energy & Energy Crashes - Blood Sugar & Cortisol Dysregulation - DAY 2 Hormone Real Talk BootcampWelcome back to Day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp! If you've ever wondered why your energy is up and down and if your stress is REALLY affecting you negatively...this one is for you!In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it prioritizes stress hormones over sex hormones, leading to issues like low progesterone. Blood sugar imbalance can also trigger cortisol spikes and leave us feeling drained.The good news is nourishment can help reset thi...
2025-05-2722 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE205: 4 Things Your Doctor Should Have Taught You About Your Hormones - DAY 1 Hormone Real Talk BootcampWelcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment.I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical fluid around ovulation, or how symptoms like PMS, cramps, and mood changes can indicate hormone imbalance – and how we can handle that naturally, aka without birth control. If you're not a newbie to this you could stil...
2025-05-2622 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE202: DUTCH Hormone Testing Deep Dive and Our Test Results with Dr. Heather RhodesAre PMS mood swings, hormonal acne, and painful periods wearing you down, all while doctors tell you your tests are "normal"? Your hormones might need more attention, and the Dutch test could help.The Dutch test is an at-home urine test that reveals if your estrogen levels are imbalanced and can identify low progesterone, adrenal fatigue, or insulin resistance affecting your energy and fertility.In this episode, Leisha and Dr. Heather Rhodes discuss Heather’s results to help you:Uncover hidden hormone issues and why typical supplements might not workEliminate PMS by managing cortisol an...
2025-05-0542 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE199: Simple Product Swaps that WON’T Break the Bank for Less PMS, Better Periods & More EnergyOverwhelmed by the endless "clean living" advice? Just want to know which swaps can help with estrogen dominance, painful periods, and hormonal acne? What if you could make a few changes to your daily routine to naturally balance your hormones without blowing your budget or driving yourself crazy?In this episode, Leisha breaks down the most impactful product swaps for your home, menstruation, and beauty routine.You’ll learn: The #1 period product upgrade that can ease cramps, heavy flow, and even recurrent UTIs—plus, which "clean" options to avoid 3 kitchen toxins (like that "harmless" non-st...
2025-04-1425 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE193: Is Low Progesterone Causing Your PMS, Short Cycles and Painful Periods?Are your hormones making you feel like you’re losing it? If your cycles are erratic, PMS has you feeling overwhelmed, or you’re exhausted despite your efforts, your progesterone might be the culprit.In this episode, we'll explore why progesterone is crucial for your health—not just for pregnancy but also for mood, energy, and hormone balance. We'll discover how stress disrupts it and share simple ways to support your body without added stress. Here’s what you’ll learn:Why progesterone is more important than you think—it impacts moo...
2025-03-1026 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE185: Do Less for Happier Hormones: Estrogen Dominance, Low Progesterone & Hormone Balance FAQ with Dr Heather RhodesFeeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and unsure about balancing your hormones? It doesn’t have to be complicated! In this episode, Leisha and Dr. Heather Rhodes address common questions about hormone balance, estrogen dominance, and progesterone. They’ll simplify the confusion and show you how small changes can lead to big improvements without adding to your busy schedule. You’ll discover:Balancing hormones means doing less—smarter!The truth about hormone supplements and why they may not be the answer.Practical tips to synchronize with your body, helping you feel like...
2025-01-2031 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE182: How Low Energy & Hormone Imbalance Are Connected at a Root Cause Level - DAY 2 Hormone Real Talk BootcampWelcome back to Day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp!If you've ever wondered why your energy is up and down and if your stress is REALLY affecting you negatively...this one is for you!In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it prioritizes stress hormones over sex hormones, leading to issues like low progesterone. Blood sugar imbalance can also trigger cortisol spikes and leave us feeling drained.The go...
2025-01-1419 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE181: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Your Hormones - DAY 1 Hormone Real Talk BootcampWelcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment.I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical fluid around ovulation, or how symptoms like PMS, cramps, and mood changes can indicate hormone imbalance – and how we can handle that naturally, aka without birth control. If you're not a newbie to this...
2025-01-1320 min
KINGDOM FIT MOMS- Christian Weight Loss, Whole Food, Meal Planning, Biblical Mindset, Inner Healing145\\ Want Balanced Hormones and More Energy? Guest Interview with Leisha DrewsIn this episode, we dive into the world of hormones and how they affect your overall health and weight loss journey with Leisha Drews, a holistic health practitioner and hormone expert. Leisha shares her wisdom on how hormone imbalances can sabotage your health goals, how real food plays a vital role in hormonal health, and why creating safety in your body is key to thriving. If you’ve ever felt like your hormones might be holding you back from losing weight or feeling your best, this episode is for you!
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Getting to Know Le...
2024-09-1030 minKINGDOM FIT MOMS- Christian Weight Loss, Whole Food, Meal Planning, Biblical Mindset, Inner Healing145\\ Want Balanced Hormones and More Energy? Guest Interview with Leisha DrewsIn this episode, we dive into the world of hormones and how they affect your overall health and weight loss journey with Leisha Drews, a holistic health practitioner and hormone expert. Leisha shares her wisdom on how hormone imbalances can sabotage your health goals, how real food plays a vital role in hormonal health, and why creating safety in your body is key to thriving. If you’ve ever felt like your hormones might be holding you back from losing weight or feeling your best, this episode is for you!
Key Topics Covered:
Getting to Know Le...
2024-09-1030 min
Harmonious Mompreneur: Helping Moms Create Harmony with Life and Business SystemsHormone Health & Cycle Syncing for Busy Moms in Business w/Leisha Drews [Bonus Interview]In this episode, host Phylicia Pough and guest Leisha Drews dive deep into the causes of hormonal imbalance in women and its impact on mom burnout and energy levels. Leisha shares valuable insights on the side effects of hormone imbalances, emphasizing the correlation between hormone balance and productivity in business and motherhood. She also highlights natural remedies for hormone imbalance in females and provides a quiz to identify the top three imbalances affecting individuals. Furthermore, she explains the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle and how it affects cognitive function and energy, offering tips for...
2024-08-2741 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE156: Eating for Your Hormones 101Let's get back to the basics today and talk about what it really looks like to eat for your hormones! These 4 things are where I start every single time someone comes to me with hormone imbalances, and can improve energy, mood, and periods - especially when combined with the other steps of my Nourish Your Hormones method. Resources from this episode: Nourish Your Hormones CourseRestored mini-courseNYH Recipe GuideLMNT mineral/electrolyte packets - free sample pack with my link!Connect with Leisha: Website...
2024-08-1217 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE154: BONUS - Hormone & Blood Sugar Balance for Men + Differences in Men's & Women's Nourishment Needs with Stephen DrewsToday we have part 2 of the discussion on the differences in men's and women's hormone balance and I'm taking questions directly from my Nourish Your Hormones community. If you missed part 1 on Monday go back and listen to that first!I brought my husband into the conversation today so he could give a male perspective on health, hormones, and the most simple and effective changes the men in your life can make to start to have more energy, more motivation, and to have better blood sugar balance and health overall. We talked about the differences...
2024-08-0128 min
Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#360 How Your Cycle Can Affect Productivity In Business & Motherhood with Leisha Drews, RNSend us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P, Holistic Hormone Coach and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, Leisha shares how her transition from conventional to functional medicine occurred. She breaks down the menstrual cycle, explaining how its phases affect women’s energy and productivity. She highlights the importance of listening to your body and using each phase's strengths, from the low-energy period phase to the high-energy follicular phase. Leisha also discusses why some cycling women may have pre-period bloating and shares tip...
2024-07-2558 min
The Motherhood MentorHormones And Health As A Mom With Leisha DrewsSend us a textReady to transform your understanding of hormone health? Join us for an enlightening discussion with Leisha Drews, a holistic hormone health coach and nurse, who opens up about her personal journey through the ups and downs of birth control and hormone imbalances. Leisha shares how her daughter’s asthma diagnosis led her to embrace holistic health, ultimately revealing the critical role hormones play in overall well-being and motherhood. Discover how understanding and managing hormone health can dramatically improve your life and family dynamics.Ever wondered if your body is trying to te...
2024-07-0952 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE141: How Your Hormones Affect Mood & Depression with Dr Heather RhodesHey, 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 m...
2024-06-0328 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE137: Are You Having Pain, Mood Swings, Fatigue, or Other Abnormal Ovulation Symptoms? How to Know What's Normal & Root Causes of Ovulation SymptomsHave 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...
2024-05-2031 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE125: How Low Energy & Hormone Imbalance Are Connected at a Root Cause Level | DAY 2 of The Hormone Real Talk BootcampWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast – and day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp!In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it prioritizes stress hormones over sex hormones, leading to issues like low progesterone. Blood sugar imbalance can also trigger cortisol spikes and leave us feeling drained.The good news is nourishment can help reset this cycle. Tune in and find out how!Still not...
2024-04-0921 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE124: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Your Hormones | DAY 1 of The Hormone Real Talk BootcampWelcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment.I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical fluid around ovulation, or how symptoms like PMS, cramps, and mood changes can indicate hormone imbalance – and how we can handle that naturally, aka without birth control. If you're not a newbie to this...
2024-04-0823 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE118: Having Energy Dips Mid-Afternoon? 4 Ways to Kick The Afternoon SlumpDo you still have an energy dip mid-afternoon? Today I'm going to tell you WHY that's still happening for you and what you can do about it. It's not normal to always be tired or to be having big dips really consistently and it's a sign that your body needs nourishment! Resources mentioned in today's podcast: Adrenal Cocktail PowderLMNT Electrolytes (free sample pack of all flavors with your first order!)Equip Protein (20% off sale March 13-15 use code LEISHAPP20) or code LEISHA FOR 15% off your first order always
2024-03-1414 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE115: Overcoming Painful Periods, Endometriosis, and All-Month Hormone Symptoms with Past Client Amber De La GarzaWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, my previous client, Amber De La Garza, is sharing her hormone healing journey with us. We’re going in-depth into what it’s like to work with me, especially if you have significant hormone issues like Amber did. I am so excited to share Amber’s story, you’re going to get all the behind-the-scenes details, she holds nothing back.This episode is going to be really encouraging and empowering to other women going through something similar because if Amber can do it, other people can do it too...
2024-03-0448 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE101: Preparing for a Nourished Pregnancy with Madison Yount (Part 1)Hey momma,Are you preparing for pregnancy? If so, how? My guest, Madison, and I take a holistic look into preparing to either start or grow your family in this episode and it starts with preparing yourself emotionally, mentally and spiritually along with physically. I can't wait to dig DEEP into this with you!In this episode, Madison shares her health journey, how she makes a crazy career change, and what the Lord brought her through to now help moms reclaim pregnancy and redeem it. Pregnancy, birth and motherhood shouldn't be thought of or viewed...
2024-01-0826 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE93: A Holistic Perspective on Acne with Maria MarloweWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I have Maria Marlowe as my guest, and we’re going back to the foundations of health and how that relates to inflammation and acne. Maria is a certified holistic nutritionist and the founder of Kuma, a science-based ingestible skincare company. We discuss the six root causes of acne and how to treat acne from the inside out.I loved this conversation because Maria gives us a great perspective on acne that is a bit more nuanced and detailed than what I've shared on the po...
2023-12-1041 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE91: My Hormone-Friendly (And Kid-Friendly) Morning Routine as The Weather Gets ColderHey friends, I've honestly been struggling with my morning routine the past few months and then ESPECIALLY as the time changed and my boys started waking up at the crack of dawn. I realized that a few things were getting in the way of me having a peaceful morning, and I changed my mindset around what I expected in the morning and changed up my routine a little. I know I'm not the only one who is working through this so today I'm sharing how I've created a simple morning routine that's great for my...
2023-11-3018 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE90: Typical Perimenopause Symptoms aren’t Normal! 2 Key Areas to Focus to Feel Better with Dr. Lisa BrownWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. I have Dr. Lisa Brown with me today and I'm super excited to talk to her because we have been getting so many questions about perimenopause lately. Lisa is a perimenopause expert so I'm going to get some good answers and resources for you. Lisa shares with us exactly what perimenopause is, how to know when you’re in this phase of your life, what you can do to support yourself through it, and more!In this episode:[03:07] What is perimenopause and how to know if...
2023-11-2630 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE86: 4 Things to Swap in Your Home to Help Balance EstrogenDid you know that some of the products in your home could be messing with your estrogen and adding to your hormone symptoms? Wellll it's true so today I'm talking about how to know what might be contributing to bad periods, hormonal acne, and PMS, and how to swap those things out without getting overwhelmed or going off the rails. I'm sharing some of my faves to make swaps easier for you, but the most important thing is to take it slowly so you can make lasting progress vs burn out quickly. My favorite skincare...
2023-11-0523 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE85: Fertility Series | The Misconceptions Surrounding Fertility with Dr. Heather Rhodes (Part 1)Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I have my friend, Dr. Heather Rhodes back in the studio with me, and we’re talking about fertility.I feel like infertility has essentially become an epidemic in the world of hormones today. It doesn’t help that there is so much hidden in the conversation when we're going to typical doctors, or when we're not getting the right resources to understand our bodies. So today, we’re going to dive into what some of those big misconceptions surrounding fertility are.You're going to hear u...
2023-10-2933 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE79: What Is a DUTCH Hormone Test and Do You Need One?Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I am really excited to dive into hormone testing, more specifically DUTCH testing.DUTCH testing is the hormone test that I use most often with my clients, and I'm going to give you the lowdown on what it is, and how to know if you need it or if you can balance your hormones without testing. Plus, I'm going to go over a real DUTCH test that I recently received from one of my clients just to help you understand some of the things that might show...
2023-10-1528 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE77: From PMS & Hormonal Acne to Stable Moods & Increased Capacity with Past Client Maggie DeanWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I have a friend and past client with me, Maggie Dean.I wanted to have Maggie on because a lot of the conversations that Maggie and I had were about things that we don't often think about when it comes to hormones and things we don't think are related to our physical health because they are more emotional and relational.One of my overall goals for myself and for my clients is to be able to increase your capacity and the way that you show up in...
2023-10-0133 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE76: Painful Periods Got You Down 1-3 Days/Month? 4 Steps to Pain-Free Periods (Episode 33 Reboot)Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Today, I am talking about periods – like I love to do – specifically, painful periods and cramps. What's normal? What's not normal? Why are you having painful periods? And the best of all, what you can do to have pain-free periods SOON. Grab a snack and let’s dive in! In this episode:[01:37] Why periods can be painful & how you can have a pain-free period[03:50] Reasons why you are experiencing pain during your period[09:43] Easy tips to handle painful periods with food and nourish...
2023-09-2826 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE75: 7 Tips to Combat PMS & Stablize Your Mood all Month Long (Episode 32 Reboot)PMS is the brunt of so many jokes about women but did you know that PMS mood swings aren’t normal and don’t have to be a part of your month any longer? PMS is a sign that something is imbalanced in your body and your hormones, and that means that you have the power to do something to change the patterns you’re living in!Today I’m sharing 7 action steps to improve PMS symptoms like mood swings, but also breast tenderness, cramping, acne and more through nourishing your body and intentionally reducing...
2023-09-2621 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE74: STRESS Directly Causes Low Progesterone - Is it Happening to You? (Episode 22 Reboot)Progesterone is one of the most underappreciated, most incredible hormones for women, but it's so common for us to be making less progesterone than we need to, and stress can be a BIG piece of this puzzle. As a busy woman myself, I don't expect life to be without stress, but there are things we can do to impact how our bodies feel stress, how they respond, and how they make and detox hormones, so we can be as optimal as possible even with a stressful life. I'm diving in to how stress can affect...
2023-09-2218 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE73: Replenish Your Gut, Minerals, Hormones & Fertility After Birth Control (Episode 16 Reboot) with Dr Heather RhodesHey friend, Today Dr. Heather Rhodes & I are diving back into birth control and how you can support your body in recovery, whether you are just coming off of birth control or took it years ago! Birth control impacts so much more than just our hormones, and some of the effects can last long-term if we don’t know how to reverse them & start to rebalance our bodies toward health & nourishment.In this episode:[05:07] AMH levels, fertility tests, and stress hormones after birth control[15:13] Safely transitioning off of birth control[19:09] Supporting and nurturing yo...
2023-09-1834 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE72: If You've Ever Taken Birth Control (Or Plan To) You Need to Hear This! (Episode 14 Reboot)All right ladies, you know that I'm not a big fan of birth control as the ONLY option and band-aid solution to balance hormones, but today Dr Heather & I are sharing what we wish we knew BEFORE we took birth control, and what we wish we knew to make coming off of birth control easier! Birth control can change so many things in your body, not just your hormones but also your minerals, detox pathways, liver and gut function, mood, AND the partner you choose! Let's talk about it. First things first, this episode isn’t about ma...
2023-09-1435 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE70: Are These Common Diet Trends Actually Healthy? (Episode 4 Reboot)I'm taking a break from the podcast in September to focus on my family a little extra but I've brought back some of my favorite OG episodes from last year so you can listen again (or if you're new, for the first time!) Today, Dr Heather Rhodes & I going to talk about diet trends and why they can actually do more harm than good.Over the last few years, we’ve seen quite a few diet trends become more and more popular. There are shakes, keto, intermittent fasting, paleo, and many others. While on...
2023-09-0739 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicI'm Taking a Podcast Break - Here's WhyHey friends, There has been a LOT going on for my family this year and I feel called to take a little breather and focus on my kids/family for the next few weeks without creating any new podcast content. Tune in to the episode for all the BTS deets, or tune in the next few weeks for some of my favorite episodes in the past year re-released. I'll be back with you soon!LeishaSend us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you in...
2023-09-0308 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE69: Hormonal Headaches & Migraines? Why They Happen & What to Do Next with Dr Meg MillWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. I have a really fun episode for you today with Dr. Meg Mill. She is a functional medicine practitioner, a fellow podcaster, and works with patients specifically on improving energy and headaches. Today we're going to talk about migraines and headaches, how they relate to your hormones, and what you can do about them. This is something that is near and dear to my heart that I've experienced, and I know so many of you experience it as well. In this episode:[02:50] Dr.Meg Mill’s...
2023-08-2732 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE68: BONUS: My 5 Favorite Ways to Support My Body During PMSToday is the last episode of my bonus series for the one year anniversary celebration of this show! The luteal phase can be a fun one, I promise. I'm sharing today the BTS of what I actually do on a monthly basis to support my luteal phase for more energy & better moods. Resources- Nourish Your Hormones Course: use the code HHPODCAST for $50 OFF Nourish Your Hormones!- 3 secrets to balance your hormones workshop- Free hormone balance guideI'm giving away 3 prizes if you enroll in Nourish...
2023-08-1913 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE67: BONUS - My Easy + Effective Ovulation Week RoutineWe're jumping in to part 3 of 4 in this CYCLE SYNCING series! THANK YOU for listening, sharing with your friends and for trusting me with all things hormonal over this last year.I'm so excited to chat with you today about Phase 3 of our cycles - the phase where the magic happens: ovulation! In this short three to four day window, our bodies are brimming with high levels of both estrogen and testosterone - a cocktail of hormones that can propel our energy, libido, and social interactions to new heights. I'll share some of my tips to harnessing t...
2023-08-1813 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE66: BONUS - How I Support my Hormones in Follicular WeekContinuing on with the 1 year podcast birthday celebration series...we're back for Part 2 of 4 in this CYCLE SYNCING series! THANK YOU for listening, sharing with your friends and for trusting me with all things hormonal over this last year.We kick things off today by exploring Phase 2 which is the follicular phase - it is also that magical time when your estrogen is on the rise! Let's unravel how to support this FUN phase effectively. I'll share key pointers on sweating it out, basking in the sun, getting in those fruits and veggies and maintaining a healthy ci...
2023-08-1713 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE65: BONUS - How I Simplified Cycle Syncing for Period WeekHey friends! Can you believe it's the 1 year anniversary of the Happily Hormonal Podcast? THANK YOU for listening, sharing with your friends and for trusting me with all things hormonal over this last year.To celebrate, I am going to be releasing BONUS EPISODES this week! I am going to jump into a 4-part series over the next 4 days and chat about CYCLE SYNCING! But this isn't your fancy, eat-all-the-perfect-foods cycle syncing, this is how I've simplified & made it work for me as a busy mama and I know you can relate.This show I sta...
2023-08-1617 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE64: Do You Get Stuck in Fear or Restriction with Your Health? It’s Time to Get Unstuck with Megan WarrenHey friends! One of the things that I see a lot of in my community is this kind of fear-based mindset when it comes to health. So often we focus on all the things we need to eliminate, avoid, and fear. And I will be super honest and say that I fall into that category sometimes too. So, today, I have my friend Megan Warren here, and we're going to talk about how we can switch away from a mindset of fear and into a mindset of safety. And it's not just an idea, we're going to c...
2023-08-1337 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE63: The 4 Things to Start with to Eat for Your HormonesLet's get back to the basics today and talk about what it really looks like to eat for your hormones! These 4 things are where I start every single time someone comes to me with hormone imbalances, and can improve energy, mood, and periods - especially when combined with the other steps of my Nourish Your Hormones method. Resources from this episode: Nourish Your Hormones CourseRestored mini-course (free access when you send me a screenshot of your pod review or share on your IG story and tag me @leishadrews)NYH Recipe...
2023-08-0617 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE62: The Root Cause of PMS/PMDD and What to Do About ItHey friends, today I’m talking about PMS and PMDD. This is something that I get a lot of questions about and that I help my clients with really often. I want to explain what each of these conditions are, how to know the difference between them, what is essentially acceptable or normal within a cycle, what is a sign that something is off in your body, and then of course, what do you do about it? Let's dive inIn this episode:[01:41] What to do if you’re struggling with PMS[05:30] The...
2023-07-3028 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE61: Cycle Tracking Q&A - Cervical Mucus, Best Apps, Tracking with PCOS, Breastfeeding & Troubleshooting TempsHave you ever felt like tracking your cycle was too hard or too confusing? Today I'm answering your questions on troubleshooting ALL things cycle tracking!I'm answering questions on cervical mucus, how to track if yours doesn't seem "normal", how to track when you're breastfeeding and don't have your cycle back yet, what apps & devices I like best, and anything else you wanted to know!Resources- You can purchase the Tempdrop armband here- Nourish Your Hormones Course
2023-07-2322 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE60: BONUS for Women's Health Coaches - Why a Signature Method is a MUST to Get Your Clients Amazing ResultsReady to revolutionize your health coaching business? Wondering how to stand out in the crowded industry? Join Dr. Heather Rhodes and Leisha as we tackle these questions and more. We'll let you in on our unique journey to creating our own signature method in health coaching, share our initial struggles when we were just starting out, and divulge the key insights we gained from hiring health-specific coaches. The most crucial of these insights is that it's not about selling ourselves; it's about selling our method.In the latter half of our conversation, we'll delve into the nuts...
2023-07-2116 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE59: 2 Things You MUST Do to Track Your Cycle Accurately (And Why Tracking is Key When Balancing Hormones)Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast! I have a super juicy episode for you today. It’s full of hands-on support for your hormones with specific steps and tips on how to track your menstrual cycle – even if you’re not trying to prevent pregnancy or get pregnant.This is something that I wish I had known how to do so much sooner and something that I help my clients with all the time. I believe that understanding our cycles – and how our body behaves in our different phases – is incredibly empowering. Please share this episo...
2023-07-1634 min
SYSTEMIZE YOUR LIFE | Overwhelmed, Organized, Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Business Systems, Online Business, Work-From-Home, SAHMEP 325 // Deep Dive On Nutrition, Hormones, Energy, PMS and Painful Periods With Holistic Hormone Coach Leisha DrewsI am so excited to be sharing an incredible guest here on the show with you! Today I have Leisha Drews, a holistic hormone coach who is also a wife and mom, balancing all the things you are going to hear about.
Leisha is so passionate about supporting women in improving their energy, restoring their metabolism, balancing their hormones, fixing period and PMS symptoms, and really being able to feel good in their bodies again, so that they can go back to being joyful, present, and productive in all the things.
You’...
2023-07-1139 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE57: How Much Does Alcohol REALLY Impact Hormones?Have you been underestimating the affects of alcohol on your hormones? Today I've got the answers for you. Get ready to uncover the complex connection between alcohol, hormonal imbalance, and uncomfortable symptoms like irregular periods, low energy, and mood swings.Alcohol affects more than we think - and I believe that as with everything in our health we deserve to have truly informed consent to make our own choices. Resources:- Nourish Your Hormones Course: use the code HHPODCAST for $50 OFF Nourish Your Hormones!
2023-07-0926 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE55: Are You Doing Enough to See Results with Your Hormones? This ONE Thing Kills Progress Every TimeToday I'm talking about the ONE THING hindering your progress towards hormonal balance and better health. Break free from this mental barrier and nourish your body with the support and guidance shared in today's conversation. In this episode I discuss the importance of having a step-by-step method, the power of shifting our mindset, and the impact of stress hormones on our overall hormonal balance.It is possible to fix your hormones WITHOUT doing it perfectly, and busy seasons don't have to be the roadblock we think they are. In this episode:[00:00] How do...
2023-06-2519 min
Live Unrestricted - The Intuitive Eating & Food Freedom PodcastHow Dieting Impacts Your Hormones & Metabolism w/ Leisha DrewsMaster the secrets to hormone health and take control of your body with our insightful conversation with Leisha Drews, a Registered Nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and holistic hormone coach. She is also the host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast and she helps women restore their energy & metabolism, balance hormones, and fix their periods without overwhelm or overcomplicating it.In this episode, we cover:How chronic dieting & undereating can impact our hormone health.The link between hormones, digestion and your metabolism Dieting & inflammationSigns & symptoms of hormonal imbalanceWhat to expect around your menstrual cycle Steps to...
2023-06-2133 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE54: Struggle with an “All-or-Nothing” Food Mentality? How to Find Balance & Make Eating Healthy Easier with Sabrina MagnanWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal podcast. I have Sabrina Magnan here with me today. She is an intuitive eating coach and helps chronic dieters heal their relationship with food and improve their body image. We're so excited to chat today about the ability to actually go too far with healthy eating and how to know if your healthy eating has actually become unhealthy.In this episode:[03:00] Sabrina’s history of an unhealthy obsession with being healthy[09:44] Size doesn't matter when it comes to disordered eating[11:19] The all-or-nothing mentality amongst chronic dieters[16:24] Creating rules ar...
2023-06-1828 minHAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE52: How Our Mindset Around Health & Fitness Has Changed Over 11 Years of Marriage & Parenting with Stephen DrewsWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Today my husband Stephen is here with me as we look back on the last 11 years and how our perspective on health, exercise, and parenting has changed. There’s been a LOT going on the past 11 years so we can’t wait to dive in!In this episode:[02:18] Coming into the marriage as “healthy” people[08:53] The tipping point for us in our health and nutrition journey[16:38] Moving from a restrictive mindset to a nourishment mindset[19:31] Stephen’s journey with exercise[23:10] Mindset changes over the past 11 years[27:00] How our emotio...
2023-06-1135 min