Ep. 231 Ask Me Anything: Coffee & Adrenals, Pregnancy Nutrition, Period Problems & Dry Skin
Description
In this AMA-style episode, I’m answering your most-asked questions—from navigating coffee when you’re supporting your adrenals to what to eat in pregnancy, plus thoughts on dry skin, period pain, and more.
No fear-mongering. No shame. Just real talk, nuance, and context—because your body isn’t broken, it’s communicating.
Here’s what we cover:
☕️ Coffee & Adrenal Health:
Should you stop drinking coffee if you’re supporting your nervous system or hormones?
Tips for making caffeine work with your body—not against it
Why the how and when you drink coffee matters just as much as the coffee itself
🤰 Pregnancy Nutrition:
The key nutrients to focus on in pregnancy (and why it’s more than just “take a prenatal”)
Whole food sources that make a difference
Why blood sugar balance is a quiet MVP during all trimesters
🩸 Period Problems:
Cramping, clotting, and fatigue—what your period might be trying to tell you
How nervous system support and blood sugar regulation play into cycle health
When to dig deeper or seek support
🌬️ Dry Skin & What Might Be Driving It:
Looking beyond lotions—how dry skin can be a sign of deeper imbalances
The gut-skin connection, essential fats, and mineral support
Why hydration is more than just drinking water
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