Did you know that it wasn’t until the 2000s that menstruating women were commonly included in scientific studies? And that the first study using actual menstrual blood instead of blue liquid in product testing didn’t happen until 2023? Women's health has been misunderstood and under-researched for far too long.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the complex world of hormones, the menstrual cycle, and hormonal imbalances—and how they affect your energy, mood, digestion, skin, and overall well-being.

From PMS and PMDD to PCOS, acne, and endometriosis, we’ll explore why these conditions occur and how stress, diet, and lifestyle choices play a major role in hormonal health. You'll also learn about the crucial roles of estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, testosterone, and prolactin, plus the impact of hormonal birth control on your body.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• The Missing Education – Why so many of us never learned about how our hormones work
• The Hormone Symphony – How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone interact
• DHEA: The Master Hormone – How it influences energy, libido, and metabolism
• Hormonal Birth Control – Its impact on mood, skin, and ovulation
• PMS vs. PMDD – Understanding the difference & why PMS isn’t “just part of being a woman”
• PCOS, Acne & Androgens – How testosterone and blood sugar affect skin & cycles
• Endometriosis & Estrogen Imbalance – The myths, research, and management strategies
• Blood Sugar & Hormones – Why sugar crashes can worsen hormone imbalances
• Stress & Hormones – How mental, emotional & physical stress disrupts cycles

• Your hormones are not the same every day—your body is constantly changing.
• High stress levels (mental or physical) can impact ovulation & cycle regularity.

• Androgens & blood sugar play a bigger role in acne than estrogen.

  PMS is not something you just have to accept—imbalances can be addressed.

• DHEA & testosterone are essential for motivation, muscle strength & libido.

  Nutritional therapy & lifestyle changes can significantly improve hormonal balance.

  
  

Contact me for support if you are

• Considering hormone testing if you experience persistent symptoms
• Want to learn how nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle can support your hormone balance
• Motivated to take control of your health by understanding your body better