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
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.
Episode 150: How to Have Consistency Over Perfection for Lasting Health
Learn why self-care isn't selfish & how to build energy, not burn out. Explore the input-output equation for wellness, flex your discipline muscle with small steps, and invest in yourself through lasting health habits.
Episode 149: First Steps to Balance Your Hormones Naturally
Struggling with painful periods, fatigue, mood swings? Learn your first steps to balance hormones naturally. Discover blood sugar tips, sleep hacks, seed cycling and fiber for hormonal health.
Episode 148: How Herbs Can Heal Your Body & Optimize Your Health
Feeling sluggish and stressed? From gut health to stress management, you'll learn how to use herbs to improve your health from the inside out—no green thumb required!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Episode 140: Symptoms of Mold Toxicity (and what to do about it!)
Ever been hit by random fatigue, brain fog, or surprise weight gain? Sneaky mold might be the problem. Let’s talk about the signs and symptoms of mold toxicity and what to do if you suspect this could be affecting you.
Episode 139: How Men & Women's Health Impacts Pregnancy & Epigenetics
It might surprise you that both mom AND dad's health has a big impact on your pregnancy and the overall health of your baby! So, in this episode, we'll explore the top three preconception labs I recommend and steps you can take to support your body for pregnancy. There's more to it than just starting a prenatal once the strip turns pink!
Non-Toxic Black Friday Gift Guide
Let's dive into a non-toxic Black Friday Gift Guide! In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my favorite brands and products, many of which have some awesome deals going on for Black Friday, so it's the perfect time to purchase a gift (or stock up for yourself!).
Episode 137: Stress-Free Holiday Health Hacks
Ready to enter the holiday season without stress or bloating? This is how you can indulge in your favorite holiday foods without losing sight of your health goals!
Episode 136: Holistic Approach to Hashimoto's & Thyroid Issues
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ryan Monahan, the Mindful Nutrivore to talk about how to holistically address the root causes of thyroid issues. We explore the four critical aspects of thyroid dysfunction: infections, toxin exposure, nutrient deficiencies, and mental and emotional stress. The main takeaway? It's not just about quick fixes; it's about understanding your thyroid inside and out for the long haul. We share some awesome insights and down-to-earth advice that anyone dealing with thyroid stuff can totally relate to.
Episode 135: Better Sleep & Balanced Hormones with Functional Mushrooms
Functional, medicinal mushrooms are one of the best things you can do for your health! From improving sleep to balancing hormones, this is how mushrooms can improve your health.
Episode 134: How to Balance Estrogen Naturally
I bet you've heard a lot about estrogen, especially the scary stories of estrogen dominance, so let's talk about the symptoms and reasons behind low and high estrogen levels. And most importantly, we'll cover ways to naturally re-balance your estrogen for improved overall health.
Episode 133: Is Copper Toxicity or Low Copper Causing your Period Issues?
Struggling with period issues, like a heavy flow? It may have to do with your copper levels! In this episode, we're talking with Carlynn Winkelman, a certified Functional Nutritionist, Hormone Health Coach, and Root Cause Protocol Consultant. She's sharing how your minerals, like copper, magnesium, and iron impact your body.
Episode 132: How to Naturally Support Fertility with Iodine
Every single cell in your body utilizes iodine in some way or another! It plays a big role in hormone health and fertility. Usually we’re not deficient in iodine, but just have blocked receptors. So, these are simple, supplement-free things we can do to clear blocked receptors and help our bodies use iodine efficiently!