the Balancing Hormones Naturally Podcast

Listen now to discover how you can use nutrition to balance your hormones naturally so you can have pain free regular periods!

 HOSTED BY: Leah Brueggemann, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner

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Episode 152: Q&A with a Holistic OBGYN

You deserve an empowering, holistic pregnancy! Holistic OBGYN Dr. Nathan Riley shares essential nutrients, medical choices, the power of support, and tips for a positive birth experience - helping you feel nourished, in control, and ready to thrive.

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Episode 151: Clean Beauty for Sensitive Skin

Do fragrances, chemicals, and ingredients you can’t even pronounce leave your skin red, itchy, and inflamed? Join green beauty pioneer Joy McCarthy as she shares science-backed secrets to finding skincare and makeup that soothes and nourishes sensitive skin.

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Episode 147: Effects of Insulin Resistance on Weight Loss & Energy

Craving stable energy, clear thinking, and weight loss that lasts? Ditch the fads and join me as we crack the code on metabolic health with Emily Johnson of Veri. This episode is your cheat sheet to mastering blood sugar balance, understanding continuous glucose monitors, and how to fuel your body with personalized food, fitness, and sleep hacks!

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Episode 146: How to Get Better Sleep

Did you know that toxins in your mattress might be disrupting your deep sleep and REM cycles? In this episode, I sit down with Jack Dell'Accio to learn how to get better sleep. We talk about how to optimize your sleep, tackling everything from EMFs to non-toxic mattress choices. If you've ever struggled with restless nights, this episode might just have the sleep hack you've been searching for!

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Episode 145: How Cholesterol Impacts Blood Sugar and Brain Health

You've heard of cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides, but what does all of that really mean? In this episode, Megan Lyons and I dig into the connection between cholesterol and blood sugar, how cholesterol affects cognitive health, and how to effectively and realistically manage our cholesterol through simple lifestyle tweaks that won't completely disrupt our lives.

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Episode 144: Why Is My Period So Heavy?

Do you have heavy periods? I've got you covered with what red flags to watch out for and how to understand what your heavy periods are telling you. We're tackling issues like low progesterone, fibroids, adenomyosis, and the thyroid's role in heavy bleeding. Tune in to find out what you can start doing today to get a handle on heavy periods.

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Episode 143: Trust Your Gut: How Gut Health Affects Your Whole Body

Think gut health is just about digestion? From hormones to metabolism to immunity, improving gut health can transform your overall wellness! In this episode, I sit down with holistic nutritionist, Josh Dech, of the ReversABLE podcast, to talk about all things gut related and how it impacts not just our digestion, but every aspect of our health.

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Episode 142: Setting Sustainable Health Goals

It's the new year so everyone is buzzing about resolutions. But if you decide to guzzle a gallon of water, master perfect blood sugar balance, hit the gym four times a week, and commit to daily walks – all at once – you're setting yourself up for burnout. This is how you can set attainable, sustainable health goals.

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Episode 141: Using Your Cycle For Weight Loss

Do you find yourself constantly struggling to lose weight? Or beating yourself up because you don't have enough "willpower" to eat right? This is how working with your menstrual cycle can help you reduce inflammation, improve energy, have fewer cravings, and, yes, lose weight!

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