Good morning. Let’s talk about your menstrual cycle.
What you may consider a “normal” period (moodiness, cramping, breast tenderness, fatigue) today’s podcast guest would call “red flags” of hormone imbalance.
If you’ve been told the only solution to your discomfort is a prescription for birth control, buckle up for a candid conversation about hormones, monthly cycles, and perimenopause.
Leisha Drews RN, FDN-P, RCPC, and Holistic Hormone Coach is here to offer a holistic approach that prioritizes nutrition, stress levels, and rest so that you can show up as the best mom you can be.
In this (longer-than-usual) episode, we discuss:
Red flags that your hormones are out of balance
“Normal” vs. “Healthy” menstrual cycles
How stress leads to hormone imbalances
What your body prioritizes during times of stress
How too much or too little exercise affects hormones
The pillars of a nutritional approach to hormone health
Why you may not be hungry in the mornings and why that matters
Thoughts on intermittent fasting
Learning to trust your instincts when it comes to your health and the health of your kids
What to focus on as you enter perimenopause
Encouragement for moms who feel like a slave to their hormones
More about Leisha:
Leisha Drews is mom of three, RN, FDN-P, Holistic Hormone Coach, and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. She brings a unique understanding of how our body systems work together and how stress on the body and mind impacts overall health.
She believes that as women we can have it ALL when it comes to health and motherhood, and helping women restore energy, balance hormones, and feel good in their bodies again is her passion.
Hormone balance doesn't have to be overwhelming. Leisha is here to empower you to understand and trust your body again to create change for generations to come.
Mother’s Day is May 12th. Grab a copy of Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You for your friend, for your mom, for your sister, and for yourself.
“This is easily one of the best books I’ve ever read. I don’t think I made it through a single chapter without crying because it made me feel so validated, encouraged, and SEEN. If you’re a mom, you should get this book. If you want to be a mom, you should get this book. If you know a mom and want to know a little bit of what she’s thinking, you should get this book.” —Rebecca
Have a well-balanced weekend.
Love,
Sandy
This is great! Because I would rather not just start popping hormone replacement pills everyday. Love this alternative approach to perimenopause. Interested to dig into her resources.