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 181: The Truth About Animal Protein and Hormones
Discover how animal protein impacts hormone & thyroid health. Learn from Ryan Monahan's vegan-to-meat journey after his diagnosis with Hashimoto's.
Episode 180: 5 Steps to Balance Your Hormones Naturally (& Keep Them Balanced)
Master hormone balance in 25 minutes! Learn to address heavy periods, mood swings & hair loss. Discover stress reduction, blood sugar balance & exercise tips for optimal hormonal health.
Episode 179: Is the Air Quality in Your Home Making You Sick?
Discover how poor indoor air quality impacts your health with expert Mike Feldstein. Learn to fight mold, improve air quality & breathe easier at home. Air purifier tips inside.
Episode 166: Stop Letting Anxiety Control Your Life (+ Tips on How to Sleep Better)
Discover the root cause of anxiety & learn techniques to support better sleep with Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres. Explore CBT strategies for stress management, morning routines & brain wind-down for healthier living.
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!
Episode 131: Liver Support for PCOS & Painful Periods
Before you try that next juice cleanse, let's talk about how to ACTUALLY support your liver! Whether you have a MTHFR gene mutation, have PCOS, or even painful periods, supporting your liver is essential.
Episode 130: How to Exercise Based on Your Cycle
Whether you're into building muscle, losing weight, getting stronger, or just improving your overall health, syncing your workouts with your menstrual cycle is a game-changer. It has benefits like slowing down bone loss, balancing blood sugar, boosting your mood, improving sleep, and increasing energy!
Episode 129: Biohacking on a Budget: Improve Your Health without Overspending
You can't just throw money at fancy things that promise to make you lose weight or reduce stress and not make any lifestyle shifts. These are the non-negotiable foundations I help all my clients implement: blood sugar balance, sleep quality, stress management & digestion.