
Balancing Hormones Naturally
Boost your energy, balance hormones naturally, and heal holistically all without uprooting your entire life! Learn the secrets to balancing your hormones at: freehormonetraining.com.Have you ever tried to Google your symptoms only to slam the laptop shut in frustration? Do you want natural, holistic solutions that actually work? Are you tired of being told that everything is normal, when you know it’s not? Are you ready to take back your health to live your best life? In this 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 that allow you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription. If you're ready to reclaim your energy, learn how to listen to your body, and holistically improve your overall health, you're in the right place! I’ll be sharing my tried and true methods for blood sugar balance, improved sleep quality, weight loss, and increased energy levels so you can live your healthiest life all without unreasonable lifestyle shifts, like restrictive dieting or excessive supplementing.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.Five years ago, I found out I had fibroadenomas (benign breast tumors), which 90% of the time return after surgical removal. I decided not to undergo the operation and instead found a way to heal the underlying cause. After years of extreme pain, irregular cycles, and ovarian cysts, I finally learned how to balance my hormones which healed my fibroadenomas and led me to regular, pain-free periods. I learned how to make lifestyle shifts, remove toxins from my environment, and give my body what it actually needs to function optimally and heal on a cellular level. After my experience, I became a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner so that I can empower women in their own holistic health journey.Even if you’ve been told your labs are normal or that your symptoms aren’t a cause for concern - YOU are the expert of your body and your experience. You deserve to feel AMAZING, not just “normal”. I’m here to help you achieve optimal overall health through simple, straightforward lifestyle changes that you can start to implement today. Balancing Hormones Naturally isn’t just the name of the podcast, it’s the way forward to a happier, healthier life and I can’t wait to join you on the journey! Connect with Leah:📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com🌐 Website: leahbrueggemann.com📷 IG: @leah_brueg and @balancinghormonesnaturallyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Aug 29, 2022 • 51min
Episode 74: Seed cycling for Hormonal Balance and PCOS
Every month your menstrual cycle transitions through four different phases; Menstruation, Follicular, Ovulation & Luteal. When your hormones are out of balance you will experience PMS symptoms like moodiness, cramps, cravings, sore breasts, and hormonal acne. Our body is more efficient at processing nutrients from real food, that's why seed cycling is so beneficial. It makes sense to get your vitamins and minerals through food rather than pills.Seed cycling uses food (flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds) to work with your body to support the rise and fall of your hormones.Join me as the founder of Funk It Wellness, Kate, and I talk through how beneficial seed cycling is for your hormones!Kate Mortan is a registered dietician and founder of the seed cycling company, Funk it Wellness. “After 3 months of seed cycling my acne, cramps, and mood had done a total 360 and I knew I had to bring Seed cycling to the masses”Get your seeds here! LEAH15 saves you 15%.......Seed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% offNED CBD code LEAH to save 15%Mushroom coffee here Get your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereApply for the waitlist for 1:1 coachingLearn more about FDN here.You can join our private facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegThe recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle , please consult with your health care provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2022 • 40min
Episode 73: How to Optimize Your Metabolism
Did you know that 9 out of 10 Americans have some metabolic dysfunction? Dr Lauren shows us how our metabolic health can affect hot flashes, weight loss, Alzheimer’s, and your overall life.Lauren Kelley-Chew, MD is the Head of Clinical Product at Levels. Prior to Levels, Lauren led Strategy & BizOps at Verily Life Sciences, driving product, commercial, and clinical strategy with a focus on wearables, digital biomarkers, and emerging products. She previously founded a Y Combinator-backed digital therapeutics startup for digestive diseases and worked as a private equity investor. Lauren graduated from medical school at UPenn, where she was a Gamble Scholar. Throughout her career, Lauren has been inspired to build products and businesses that solve system-level problems and make good health accessible to everyone.Check out Levels hereConnect with Dr. LaurenLevels blogDr Lauren's Instagram ...Seed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% offMushroom coffee hereGet your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereApply for the waitlist for 1:1 coachingLearn more about FDN here.You can join our private facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegThe recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle , please consult with your health care provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2022 • 30min
Episode 72 Managing Hormones and Pain with Endometriosis
So often you hear that endometriosis can only be helped by birth control. That is false though there is so much that you can do to help manage your pain and enhance your quality of life. In this episode You will learn: What is Endometriosis and what causes it Nutrient-dense foods and supplements to add to your diet Past Podcasts and Research Studies for Endometriosis: Episode 61: Is the Position of Your Uterus Affecting Your Period? Study on toxins and endo NAC and Endometriosis you can get this from the supplement link below as well! Turmeric and endo Zinc and endoSeed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% offMushroom coffee hereHormone Balance blend CBD Code LEAH to save an extra 15% offNED CBD Code LEAH to save an extra 15% offGet Ion Gut Health hereEnergy Bits Spirulina code LEAHBGet your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereApply for the waitlist for 1:1 coachingLearn more about FDN here.You can join our private facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegThe 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 a health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2022 • 41min
Episode 71: It Takes Two To Tango: Men's Role in Fertility
We often think that fertility is only a woman issue. Though it actually "takes two to tango'! Men play such a vital role. Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and the founder, and CEO, of FullWell, a fertility wellness and education brand. Her entire career focus has been to advance the health and empowerment of practitioners, patients and families through nutritional science, functional medicine and evidence-based holistic solutions.Barmmer has successfully led an integrative and functional nutrition practice, called Boston Functional Nutrition, which specializes in women's health and infertility and has helped thousands of individuals seeking supportive, individualized care for their wellness and nutritional concerns. She also co-founded the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, which offers in-depth and evidence-based continuing education courses to dietitians/nutritionists, midwives, doulas and any other healthcare practitioners who offer services for women’s health. After two decades of providing in-depth education to fellow practitioners on one of the most common, yet perplexing, family health issues and working on thousands of complex fertility cases through her clinical practice, Barmmer launched FullWell to provide all families access to the same evidence-based, effective, high-quality prenatal and fertility supplements that she successfully uses with her own patients.In this Episode You will learn more about: Why fertility is both a men and women issue How to prepare before time of conception Four things to focus on when preparing for conception Supplements to help men with their reproductive system What men should avoid to increase fertilityConnect with Ayla here!Full Well Fertility Instagram Full Well Fertility Website Links Mentioned: Seed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15NED CBD code LEAH to save 15%Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% off Mushroom coffee hereGet your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereApply for the waitlist for 1:1 coaching Learn more about FDN here.You can join our private facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegThe 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 health care provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2022 • 20min
Episode 70: What to-do with Pre-Period Mood Swings
Episode #70 What to do for Pre-Period Mood SwingsHave you been struggling with mood swings right before your period? Join Leah as she goes through how you can support your hormones when it comes to PPMD! She goes through multiple action steps that you can easily incorporate into your daily life to improve your overall hormone health.Leah dishes out amazing quick adds to your daily diet so that you can stabilize progesterone and feel more like yourself during that time of the month. She also talks about why sweet potatoes are literally your best friend. Make sure to listen to the whole podcast as there is a special giveaway happening at the end!In this episode you will learn: What are the causes of PPMD What foods you can add to your diet to combat mood swings Other supplements that you can use to help with PPMD Special Giveaway!!!Seed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% offMushroom coffee hereGet your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereApply for the waitlist for 1:1 coachingLearn more about FDN here.You can join our private facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegThe recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle , please consult with your health care provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2022 • 17min
Episode 69: How to improve egg quality/ answering your questions
I asked my email list what questions they would like answered on the podcast and they came back with some good ones! From improving egg quality, to hormone replacement therapy I answered your questions! Episodes mentioned: How to come off of Birth ControlPCOS chatsBlood Sugar balancePainful PeriodsEndocrine disruptorsFirst steps for Balancing HormonesSeed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% off your first orderMushroom coffee hereGet your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereApply for the waitlist for 1:1 coachingLearn more about FDN here.You can join our private Facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegDo you have a question for Leah or a topic you would like her to cover in an upcoming episode of the Balancing Hormones Naturally Podcast? Submit it hereThe 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 health care provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2022 • 34min
Episode 68: Causes of Interstitial Cystitis
Stephanie Gahm is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a Mind Body Spirit Release Practitioner and a certified Holistic Health Practitioner. She specializes in a root cause approach to helping women with chronic health issues. So often you are told to just take cranberry juice if you have a UTI, but is there something deeper you should be looking for? IN TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: What is IC Causes of IC What are some things you can start to do if you have IC The emotional aspects of healing And if this podcast is helpful for you the best thing that you can do is share it with a friend. This podcast is free, right? So share it with someone who you think would benefit from it. And that means the world to me. 💖Connect with Stephanie here. Seed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% off your first orderMushroom coffee hereGet your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereLearn more about FDN here.You can join our private Facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegDo you have a question for Leah or a topic you would like her to cover in an upcoming episode of the Balancing Hormones Naturally Podcast? Submit it hereThe 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 health care provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2022 • 24min
Episode 67: Things to do daily to optimize your fertility and hormones
It can be so overwhelming thinking of all the things you should do for your health. When you are just starting out, these are the things I would recommend making a priority. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: non negotiables for hormones and why Why ovulation is so importantAnd if this podcast is helpful for you the best thing that you can do is share it with a friend. Like this podcast is free, right? So share it with someone who you think would benefit from it. And that means the world to me. 💖Seed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% off your first orderMushroom coffee hereGet your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereApply for the waitlist for 1:1 coachingLearn more about FDN here.You can join our private Facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegDo you have a question for Leah or a topic you would like her to cover in an upcoming episode of the Balancing Hormones Naturally Podcast? Submit it hereThe 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 health care provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2022 • 40min
Episode 66: Optimizing Minerals for optimal digestion
Minerals affect every aspect of your life, water balance, nerve activity, muscle contractions, energy production, enzyme production, think about them as your little spark plugs! IN TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why minerals matter directly for gut health How minerals indirectly affect gut health Why you need cofactors to absorb the minerals and supplements you're taking And if this podcast is helpful for you the best thing that you can do is share it with a friend. Like this podcast is free, right? So share it with someone who you think would benefit from it. And that means the world to me. 💖Seed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% off your first orderMushroom coffee hereGet your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereLearn more about FDN here.You can join our private Facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegDo you have a question for Leah or a topic you would like her to cover in an upcoming episode of the Balancing Hormones Naturally Podcast? Submit it hereThe 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 health care provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2022 • 19min
Episode 65: Is your period normal?
In this episode, I want to talk about what you should be expecting from your period. I'll be going over the basics for you on what a good period is and what a good period looks like - Is experiencing mood swings and a ton of anxiety normal? Or is feeling like you want to eat the entire house apart really something we just collectively experience when we're about to have our periods? And is having really painful cramps something we should just normalize? Tune in to find out!IN TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: What a normal period looks like What it means when you have blood clots on your period Is spotting normal? What shouldn't you be feeling when you're on your period Should you be PMSing? Bonus: How to track your cycleP.S Let me know if you want me to get into more episodes specifically on how you can support the different phases of your period. Feel free to shoot me a message on Instagram. I really liked hearing from you guys!And if this podcast is helpful for you the best thing that you can do is share it with a friend. Like this podcast is free, right? So share it with someone who you think would benefit from it. And that means the world to me. 💖Seed cycling from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15Real Mushroom extracts here Code LEAH10Rowe Casa Organics here LEAH for 20% offOpen Lab skincare here LEAH15Mushroom coffee here$20 off your first Butcher box hereGet your supplements at a discount here.All of Leah’s favorite products can be found hereLearn more about FDN here.You can join our private Facebook group, Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_bruegDo you have a question for Leah or a topic you would like her to cover in an upcoming episode of the Balancing Hormones Naturally Podcast? Submit it hereThe 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 health care provider.Some of these links contain affiliate links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.