794. Replay: All About Estrogen & Progesterone
In this episode, we are diving into the importance of my two favorite hormones: Estrogen and Progesterone. I go over the role each of these hormones place in the female body, what it can look (and feel) like when there is an imbalance, and what we can do to fix it! Ready to get answers? […]
793. REPLAY: How To Improve Your Cortisol Response
Cortisol is the body’s main stress hormone and often overlooked, yet so important for hormone balance and physical results. You can be eating the perfect diet and struggle to see results simply because your cortisol response is off. This episode covers a number of things to look out for if you are under stress and […]
792. Three Numbers That Tell Me More Than Your Doctor’s Entire Thyroid Workup
In this episode, I dig into one of the most frustrating things I see women struggle with: being told their thyroid is “fine” based on a single number, while they’re still dealing with fatigue, weight gain, hair thinning, brain fog, and feeling cold all the time. Here’s what I want you to take away: TSH […]
791. Case Study Episode: Three Women, Three Cascades, Three Results
In this episode of the Female Health Solution podcast, I’m doing something a little different. Instead of walking through the science, I’m sharing the real stories of three women I’ve worked with recently—each doing all the “right” things, yet feeling stuck, dismissed, and frustrated. If you’ve ever been told your labs are “fine” while you […]
790. The HPA Axis and Why “Adrenal Fatigue” Is NOT a Diagnosis
In this episode, I’m tackling one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: adrenal fatigue. While the term “adrenal fatigue” isn’t technically accurate, the symptoms women experience are very real. What’s actually happening is something called HPA axis dysfunction, a breakdown in the communication between the brain and adrenal glands that impacts energy, hormones, […]
789. The Real Science on Insulin Resistance in Perimenopause
If you’re struggling with stubborn weight gain, afternoon energy crashes, 3 a.m. wakeups, sugar cravings, brain fog, mood swings, or hot flashes, insulin resistance may be a bigger factor than you realize. In this episode, I break down why insulin resistance is not just a pre-diabetes issue and how it can quietly impact your hormones […]
788. The Estrobolome…The Gut Bacteria Deciding Your Hormone Fate
In this episode, I’m diving into the estrobolome, the powerful community of gut bacteria that plays a major role in how your body processes and clears estrogen. If you’ve been told your hormones are “normal” but you’re still struggling with heavy periods, worsening PMS, breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, or cycles that keep getting shorter, […]
787. Why HRT Isn’t Working for Your Friend — The 3 Foundations She Skipped
If your HRT is not working the way you expected, it does not always mean the hormones are the problem. Often, the real issue is that your body is missing key foundations needed to process and respond to those hormones effectively. In this episode, I break down the three biggest areas I look at first: […]
786. Why You Can’t Lose Weight After 37 (It’s Not Your Metabolism)
If you feel like your body stopped responding after 37, it is not because your metabolism suddenly “slowed down” with age. In this episode, I break down the real reason so many women feel stuck despite eating well, exercising consistently, and doing everything “right.” The truth is, your body can get trapped in a cycle […]
Episode 785: Root Cause Healing With Dr. Z
In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Brandy Zachary (Dr. Z) to talk about functional medicine, menopause, and why so many women are being dismissed when they need real answers most. Dr. Z shares her personal health journey, from life changing illness and being declared permanently disabled to rebuilding her health through functional medicine […]
