Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Are your hormones making you feel like you’re losing it? If your cycles are erratic, PMS has you feeling overwhelmed, or you’re exhausted despite your efforts, your progesterone might be the culprit. In this episode, we'll explore why progesterone is crucial for your health—not just for pregnancy but also for mood, energy, and hormone balance. We'll discover how stre...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Are you stuck in winter while spring blossoms around you? Spring is ALMOST here — but if you’re still feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just "blah," your body might be craving more than a seasonal wardrobe change. This episode explores how the vibrant energy of spring mirrors your body’s natural rhythm and how syncing your lifestyle with the season can reset your ho...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Are you focusing on the wrong things for hormone balance? If you're feeling tired, moody, or struggling with weight, it’s tempting to blame your hormones. But fixing them is about more than diet or supplements; there could be deeper issues at play. In this episode, I talk with gut health expert Juanique Grover about how stress, mindset, and gut health impact hormone...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Do you often find yourself searching for the latest supplement, diet, or expert advice, only to feel more stressed and overwhelmed? You're not alone. Many women get trapped in this cycle, losing touch with their intuition, faith, and femininity along the way. What if the real solution lies in trusting yourself rather than constantly seeking more information? In...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Are detox cleanses necessary, or is your body already built to handle toxins? In today’s world, we’re exposed to more toxins than ever— from polluted air to everyday products. These harmful substances can disrupt our hormones, digestion, and overall health, leading to problems like fatigue, bloating, breakouts, and painful periods. But here’s the good news: you...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Are you constantly exhausted, experiencing brain fog, or struggling with stubborn belly bloat, no matter what you do? If you're over 40 and dealing with these issues, it’s not just a part of getting older. You don’t have to accept these changes as your new normal. Perimenopause can bring about unexpected challenges, but there are ways to manage them. In this episode...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) If you've asked yourself "Where do I start?" when it comes to balancing your hormones, having better periods, or getting rid of some of those PMS personalities, today I'm answering that question for you. It can feel confusing to know if your hormone symptoms are coming from estrogen dominance, low progesterone, problems with your diet, or any other number of is...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Overwhelmed trying to figure out your hormones? Let’s simplify things and help you move forward. If hormone balance feels like a never-ending battle of trial and error, you’re not alone. This episode is here to help you cut through the confusion, ease your stress, and start making real progress. You’ll learn: Why trying everything isn’t helping—and what you ...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and unsure about balancing your hormones? It doesn’t have to be complicated! In this episode, Leisha and Dr. Heather Rhodes address common questions about hormone balance, estrogen dominance, and progesterone. They’ll simplify the confusion and show you how small changes can lead to big improvements without adding to your busy...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) It’s day 4, the final day of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp, and I’m bringing you a little recap of the bootcamp alongside a deep dive into how hormone imbalances can lead to long-term chronic diseases – and how we can prevent that from happening. We covered several key hormone imbalances and their links to some very common chronic diseases. My goal was to stress th...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) It’s day 3 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp - if you've ever found yourself feeling more anxious, angry, sad, or all of the above before your period, then you need to tune in to hear WHY PMS is affecting you and what you can do to have stable moods all month long. In this episode I share some of the most causes of PMS symptoms – like estrogen dominance – as well as...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Welcome back to Day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp! If you've ever wondered why your energy is up and down and if your stress is REALLY affecting you negatively...this one is for you! In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it prioritizes stress hormones over ...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Welcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment. I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical fluid around ovulat...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Tired of feeling scattered and overwhelmed? Let’s change that. If you ever feel like you're running on empty, trying to juggle too much, and still falling behind, you're not alone. Life can get chaotic, and sometimes it feels like you can't catch up no matter how hard you try. In this episode, we’ll explore why this happens and how to feel more grounded and relaxed....
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Are the latest hormone diets secretly hurting your health? If you’ve ever Googled “how to balance hormones” and felt overwhelmed by countless trendy diets, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr Heather Rhodes and I closely examine the most popular hormone diets for 2025—what works and what doesn’t—so you can avoid wasting time or harming your body with unsustainable ...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Do you ever wonder why your energy crashes at 3 PM or your mood feels like a rollercoaster? It’s not just in your head—it could be your blood sugar. Whether you’ve noticed brain fog, stubborn fatigue, or hormone imbalances, blood sugar plays a bigger role than you might think. In this episode, we’re breaking it all down: Why keeping your blood sugar balanced is cru...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) In this episode, we discuss PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), along with the impact of hormonal imbalances on mood, energy, and overall well-being. I am joined by Dr. Kelly Ruef from Dutch, a naturopathic physician with a strong interest in biochemistry, biochemical pathways, and natural hormone pathways. She will explain how too...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) Do you feel like you're always moving, and if your body isn't moving then your brain definitely is? If you're stuck in fight or flight and don't know how to get off of the hamster wheel so you can slow down and heal...I have some ideas for you! Today is a little more personal, a behind-the-scenes into what I'm doing for my own health & fertility this year - and ...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) This episode is a DEEP deep dive, so if you're into the science behind your symptoms, this one is for you. I've invited today's guest Joanne Kennedy, a naturopath from Australia, to discuss histamines, histamine intolerance, and their impact on hormones. Joanne shares insights from her 10-year practice, highlighting how issues like stress, gut health, and diet...
Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them) If your energy, gut, and hormones often take a hit after the holidays, today I'm going to give you my secrets to avoid bloating, brain fog, and energy crashes after Thanksgiving, and tell you exactly how you can have your pumpkin pie..and eat it too. It's easy to get caught up in the busy seasons that come with the holidays and put taking care of yourself on the ba...
Larisha Dickerson
Thank you for yet another Excellent podcast. I'm looking forward to working with you soon. I'd like a podcast on how to eat to balance hormones. I've noticed a HUGE difference with the few changes I've made since doing your mini NYH course you'd offered. You are a Blessing ☺️