The Rachel Hollis Podcast 860: MASTERMIND | Increase Your ENERGY + MOOD
Hormone Cycles Drive Symptoms
- Women's menstrual cycles cause hormonal fluctuations that impact mood and physical symptoms.
- Many symptoms like cramps, breast tenderness, and mood changes are due to estrogen and progesterone imbalances.
The Hormone Cycle Decoded: How to Take Control of Your Mood and Energy
Understand your hormone cycle to reclaim your energy and mood.
Dr. Taz explains that estrogen and progesterone naturally fluctuate during a typical 28-day cycle, impacting physical and mental well-being. Around ovulation, estrogen peaks and many women experience symptoms like breast tenderness, migraines, bloating, mood swings, and fatigue, especially if they have estrogen dominance.
Tracking your cycle daily with notes on mood and symptoms is crucial to identify patterns and hormonal imbalances.
"Normal is feeling good," Dr. Taz emphasizes. Painful periods, heavy flow, irregular cycles, and mood swings tied to your cycle are signs something is off—not normal.
Find an accountability partner to motivate and support you through lifestyle changes, ensuring hydration, nutrition, and hormone health are prioritized to restore balance and well-being.
Track Your Cycle Regularly
- Track your menstrual cycle daily to recognize patterns in mood and energy.
- Use this tracking to understand when symptoms occur and avoid normalizing feeling bad.
