EPISODE 182: Many of my listeners contact me with questions like “I have to eat out because I was traveling, will this ruin my progress?” or “ I’m pregnant and I can’t handle meat right now, how badly am I going to hurt my hormones?” and my answer is always the same: You’re not going to hurt your hormones at all.This is because hormonal balance (as well as hormonal imbalance) comes as the result of long-term habits. And so, eating junk food once won’t ruin your hormones. On the other hand, eating one blood sugar balanced meal once won’t help your hormones either.It’s all about building good habits (and getting rid of bad ones), slowly but surely.Not sure where to start?Well you’re in luck, because this is exactly what I discuss in this week’s episode of the Balancing Hormones Naturally podcast.Are you ready?Let’s dive in. Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Why consistency matters (01:00)What happens when you ignore your hormones (04:53)Why I started paying attention to my health (10:48)How all things build upon each other (13:36)Additional Links & Resources:➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast—🙏 Thank you to Wellnesse for sponsoring this episode!👉 Go to https://wellnesse.com/leah for 20% off your purchase. —⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites—I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.Let’s connect: 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com—The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links.

EPISODE 181: Tired of feeling sluggish, bloated, or experiencing other hormonal or thyroid-related symptoms? You might be surprised to learn that animal protein could be the missing piece of the puzzle. In this episode, I am joined by Ryan Monahan, a Functional Health Practitioner and Certified AIP Coach who shares his powerful story of transformation from being a dedicated vegan to embracing the vital role of animal protein in his diet.After being diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, Ryan discovered the hard way that the amino acids from animal proteins were important for his thyroid health. His story is about challenging beliefs and making choices that genuinely support your well-being.Ryan’s lessons in the bioavailability of amino acids from animal protein and how they impact hormone production could be the missing link in your journey to better health.Ready to explore how animal protein can optimize your hormones?Listen to the full episode now!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Importance of protein for hormonal health (00:22)Ryan’s transition from veganism (06:11)Role of amino acids in thyroid function (12:36)Nutrient deficiencies in plant-based diets (17:22)Emotional aspects of changing dietary beliefs (21:03)Misconceptions about ethical eating (27:39)Importance of bioavailability (34:45)How animal products impact hormonal health (40:08)What nutrients are missing from a plant-based diet (49:26)The significance of B vitamins (50:57)Additional Links & Resources:Ryan Monahan's Website: https://www.themindfulnutrivore.com/ Ryan Monahan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindfulnutrivore/Diana Rodgers & Chris Kresser Podcast episode: https://chriskresser.com/setting-the-record-straight-on-meat-with-diana-rodgers-and-robb-wolf/Book - Sacred Cow by Diana Rodgers & Robb Wolf: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Cow-Better-Well-Raised-Planet/dp/1948836912Organic Acid Testing Course for Practitioners: https://www.holisticexperts.health/—➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast—🙏 Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off. —⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites—I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.Let’s connect: 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com—The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links.

Struggling with hormone imbalances? Discover five key steps to balance them naturally. Explore the importance of holistic health management and how stress affects your hormones. Learn about the critical role of blood sugar balance and why staying active is essential. Uncover practical techniques for emotional regulation and hydration tips that support your hormonal health. Plus, hear personal success stories that resonate with anyone dealing with similar issues!

Mike Feldstein, founder of Jaspr and air quality expert with a disaster restoration background, highlights the hidden dangers of poor indoor air quality. He shares how pollutants like mold and allergens can harm health, especially in homes with kids. Practical tips for improving air quality, including the impact of cooking and footwear, are discussed. Mike also emphasizes the need for effective air filtration, debunks mold misconceptions, and showcases Jaspr’s innovative purifier designed for superior air quality.

Is clean eating really the best for your hormones? Surprisingly, it might not be! Discover why focusing solely on clean foods can leave you facing stubborn weight issues and painful periods. Learn the importance of blood sugar balance and how tracking your intake can reveal crucial nutritional gaps. Uncover the hidden dangers of stress on your body and why everyone’s definition of 'clean' varies. It's time to rethink your approach to diet for better hormonal health!

Dr. Kelly Ruef, a licensed naturopathic doctor and a clinical educator at Precision Analytical, provides insights into the DUTCH test, a revolutionary tool for understanding hormonal health. She discusses how the DUTCH test reveals hidden hormone imbalances, particularly in estrogen metabolism and cortisol patterns, which standard blood tests might miss. The conversation also highlights the critical role of adrenal health for women, especially during menopause, and explains how this test can be transformative for those dealing with PCOS.

EPISODE 176: Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available to you?If you’re one of those people who always turns to Dr. Google for answers, who’s always listening to podcasts and watching videos to learn more about their health and how to optimize it, then you probably know what I’m talking about. You know that there are many more things you could be doing, you know you can feel better, but there is too much information around you, and you’re not sure where to start.Lucky for you, this is exactly what I’m discussing in this week’s episode of the Balancing Hormones Naturally podcast.Listen in as I discuss how to get through your information paralysis, the importance of using a personalized approach for your health, why you need easy, practical steps if you want to make big lifestyle changes, and more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in. Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Story time (02:18)Why you need a professional to help you in your health journey (13:36)Why too much information doesn’t work (15:43)Additional Links & Resources:➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast—🙏 Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off. —⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites—I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.Let’s connect: 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com—The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links.

EPISODE 175: Have you been trying for a baby for a while with no results? You’re not alone. Over 17% of the adult population all over the world find themselves experiencing fertility issues in their lifetime, and that number is only getting higher. So how can you address this issue at the source? This is exactly what I discuss in this week’s episode of the Balancing Hormones Naturally podcast.And to do so, I’ve invited an expert in fertility, the amazing Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Lisa is a certified fertility awareness educator, holistic reproductive health practitioner, and author of Real Food for Fertility. She is also the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship, which helps women take control of their own fertility.In this episode, Lisa will be discussing the current sperm quality guidelines, the optimal sperm numbers for fertility, the decline in sperm quality over the decades, how your daily activities can impact a man’s sperm count, and her book Real Food for Fertility.Are you ready to take your fertility into your own hands?Then run, don’t walk, and listen to this episode now!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)The current sperm quality guidelines (02:53)It takes two to tango (05:41)Why consistency matters (19:35)How sperm quality impacts the placenta (30:00)Let’s talk AMH levels (35:36)Discussing Lisa’s book (45:03)Additional Links & Resources:➡️ Get Lisa’s book: https://realfoodforfertility.com/➡️ Learn more about Fertility Friday: https://fertilityfriday.com/➡️ Follow Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilityfriday/ ➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast—🙏 Thank you to Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/promos/balancing-hormones-naturally-multi-product-page or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off. —⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites—I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.Let’s connect: 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com—The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links.

Estrogen is crucial for maintaining bone health, muscle growth, and mood regulation. Many women may be unaware of hormonal imbalances affecting their well-being. Discover simple strategies to balance estrogen naturally. Learn how gut health and specific enzymes impact estrogen re-circulation. Explore the importance of eliminating endocrine disruptors from your life. Plus, delve into seed cycling as a fun method to support hormonal balance. Ready to take control of your health?

EPISODE 173: You’ve heard of functional mushrooms but you’re not sure what they are or how to use them to live a healthier life? Then this is the episode for you!Functional mushrooms can be an amazing addition to your health regimen, especially when you use them throughout your natural cycle.And this is exactly what I discuss in this week’s episode of Balancing Hormones Naturally with my two amazing guests, Brandi Garden and Desiree Caruso.Brandi is the cofounder of Eversio Wellness, and you might remember her from an older episode, where she shared with us her journey with skin cancer. Desiree is also a returning guest who had previously discussed her journey with a concussion and her passion for functional mushrooms.In this episode, both Brandi and Desiree will be diving deeper into the benefits of functional mushrooms and sharing with us how we can use them to balance out hormones. They’ll also be discussing how to customize functional mushrooms for your individual needs, the research supporting the benefits of these mushrooms, and how to incorporate functional mushrooms into your daily life.Are you ready?Let’s dive in. Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Mushroom cycle syncing (02:48)Are mushrooms the missing piece? (11:19)How to use mushrooms for cyclical living (19:11)Blood sugar and functional mushrooms (41:10)How to get the benefits from mushrooms (01:01:47)Additional Links & Resources:➡️ Follow Eversio Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eversiowellness/➡️ Discover cyclical living: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OncmaEJVnhk-dT1RlclF0c2CpxbX05kZ/view➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast➡️ Energy Balls Recipe:2 cups of shredded coconut1 cup of nut butter of choice1 tsp of redmond’s or celtic sea salt1 tsp of vanilla extract1 cup of your ground seed blend for that phase3.5 tsp of your mushroom blend for that phase1 bar of dark chocolate chopped up1/3 cup of honeyMold into balls and refrigerate. You want to make the size of your balls so that each batch only lasts 7 days. This means you will get the appropriate amount of seeds and mushroom blend for each day. I try and make 14 balls. You may need to play around with how much nut butter you put in to really nail the texture. Also, you really can’t taste the mushrooms at all!—🙏 Thank you to Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/promos/balancing-hormones-naturally-multi-product-page and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off. —⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites—I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.Let’s connect: 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com—The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links.