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 162: Key Habits for Unlocking More Energy Every Single Day
Learn proven time management strategies to boost productivity and reduce stress with performance coach Lieve Hendren. Discover tips to minimize distractions, enhance focus, and achieve work-life balance for better health and fulfillment.
Episode 161: Ditching Burnout and Comparison: How to Reclaim Your Time and Energy
Struggling to balance family, business & health? Learn strategies to prioritize your strengths, delegate, and ask for help. Get real tips to avoid burnout, reclaim your time & energy, and find balance.
Episode 160: Hormone Balance Q&A
Your period questions, answered! Get answers to painful ovulation, "normal" periods, estrogen levels & more. Practical tips to manage menstrual cramps, PMS, and even Hashimoto's to find hormone balance naturally.
Episode 159: 3 Step Method to Balance Your Hormones Naturally
Discover a 3-step natural approach to balance hormones & feel your best. Move beyond masking symptoms to address root causes. Learn to maximize your cycle, build routines & balance minerals for total wellness.
Episode 158: No More Mom Guilt: Practical Tips for Everyday Wellness
Make wellness fit your real life, not just your Insta feed. Get practical tips for busy moms to craft a doable morning routine and sneak in self-care. Real talk on making health habits stick!
Episode 157: How Moms Can Master Communication and Get What They Need
Learn to trust your intuition & voice your needs with Gina Trimmer. Break free from old patterns, prioritize your well-being, and reclaim your power. Discover actionable tips to communicate with confidence.
Episode 155: 3 Hormones to Fix Before You Can Lose Weight
Can optimized hormones & sleep kickstart weight loss? Kristen Noriega shares simple changes for overall health & balance. Losing weight becomes a side effect of feeling amazing through her holistic approach.
Episode 154: The Secret to Lowering Brain Inflammation in Chronic Illness
Retrain your brain for better health with neuroplasticity expert Ashok Gupta. A new approach to manage chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, mold illness & more.
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.