If you're sitting on day 30 of your cycle wondering why you haven't ovulated yet, this episode is for you. Ovulation is like a monthly report card for overall health. When it's delayed or missing, your body is missing out on progesterone, your "keep calm and carry on" hormone that stabilizes mood, improves sleep, and supports metabolism.

In this episode I'm sharing:

• Why stress (both obvious and hidden internal stress like food sensitivities) literally hijacks hormone production and delays ovulation

• The nutrient deficiencies that prevent ovulation (magnesium, B vitamins, & zinc) and why your "normal" labs might miss the real story

• How thyroid issues and PCOS mess with ovulation timing, even when doctors say you're fine

• Why that intense workout routine or restrictive diet sends your body into survival mode

• My exact approach to get ovulation back on track naturally

Remember: ovulation brings your period. No ovulation means no real period just withdrawal bleeds that fool you into thinking everything's fine. This episode will help you get to the root of why your body hits pause on ovulation and what you can do to get back on track.

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00:00 Understanding Ovulation and Pregnancy

05:49 The Importance of Tracking Ovulation

11:55 Factors Affecting Ovulation

17:51 Nutritional Impact on Ovulation

23:50 Stress and Hormonal Balance

27:58 Call to Action

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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.

Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.

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The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.