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If you’ve been feeling off lately, fatigued, bloated, struggling with hormones, or just sensing your body’s overloaded, this episode is for you. Forever chemicals/PFAs are hiding in your cookware, water, cosmetics, and even your clothes, quietly disrupting hormones, thyroid function, fertility, and metabolism. The good news? You can start detoxing them safely and naturally.
In this episode I’m sharing:
You don’t have to change everything overnight. Start with one thing, like your cookware, your water, or your skincare, and you’ll already be helping your body release what it’s been holding on to. This episode will give you the tools to start detoxing forever chemicals safely and naturally, one small change at a time.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Forever Chemicals: The PFAS Crisis
02:38 Reducing Exposure: Practical Steps to Detoxify
05:10 Dietary Solutions: Foods That Help Detox PFAS
08:16 Supporting Detox Pathways: The Role of Lifestyle Changes
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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.
Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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.
If you’ve been doing all the “right things,” like cutting calories, working out harder, and trying every diet, but still can’t lose stubborn belly fat, this episode is for you. The real reason you’re stuck has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with your hormones, metabolism, and stress response.
In this episode I’m sharing:
This episode will help you stop fighting your symptoms, understand what your belly fat is trying to tell you, and take action to balance your hormones for lasting results without starvation or burnout.
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
🙏 Thank you to Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/leah and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.
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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.
Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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.
If you’re exhausted, moody, bloated, or constantly reaching for coffee or energy drinks just to get through the day, this episode is for you. Every sip you take either fuels your hormones or secretly drains them. The good news? You don’t have to give up your favorite drinks to feel better.
In this episode I’m sharing:
Remember: your drinks aren’t just habits, they’re hormone signals. This episode will show you how to keep your favorites while turning them into powerful allies for energy, mood, and metabolism.
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
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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.
Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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.
If you’re struggling with PMS, spotting before your period, pre-period anxiety, short luteal phases, or painful cramps, this episode is for you. Progesterone is your “calm and steady” hormone, and what you put on your plate every day can make or break your levels.
In this episode I’m sharing:
Balancing progesterone doesn’t happen overnight, but every meal is an opportunity to support your hormones. This episode will give you practical strategies you can start today to feel calmer, more energized, and more in control of your cycle.
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
🙏Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.
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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.
Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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.
If you’re preparing for pregnancy or already in the thick of trying and stuck in the dreaded two-week wait, this episode is for you. Fertility is so much more than timing ovulation. Your cycle, hormones, minerals, thyroid, and even your nervous system all provide powerful clues about your readiness to conceive.
In this episode I’m sharing:
Remember: fertility is not just about “waiting to see if it happens.” This episode will give you a practical, empowering roadmap to optimize your health now, so your body feels safe, nourished, and ready for pregnancy.
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
Mentioned in this episode:
👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/leah and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.
👉 Check out Subluna at https://shopsubluna.com/ and use code LEAH at checkout to save.
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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.
Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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.
If you’ve ever tried herbal remedies and wondered why some seem life-changing while others feel like nothing at all, this episode is for you. Not all herbs or tinctures are created equal. The way they’re grown, processed, and blended makes all the difference in whether they actually work.
In this episode I’m sharing:
Remember: herbs aren’t one-size-fits-all. This episode will help you understand what makes plant medicine effective, how to choose remedies that truly support your body, and how to bring more herbal wisdom into your everyday life.
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
Check out Subluna at https://shopsubluna.com/ and use code LEAH at checkout to save.
🙏 Thank you to Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/leah and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.
🙏Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.
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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.
Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is my anxiety causing my hormone issues, or are my hormones causing my anxiety?” this episode is for you. Anxiety and hormone imbalance often fuel each other in a loop that leaves you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated.
In this episode I’m sharing:
Anxiety isn’t just “in your head.” It’s in your hormones, your minerals, and your body’s stress response. This episode will help you understand the cycle, break it, and start building tools that bring both your mind and hormones back into balance.
Chapters:
00:00 Understanding the Connection Between Anxiety and Hormones
06:06 The Impact of Stress on Hormonal Health
12:08 Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety and Hormonal Imbalance
18:09 Rewiring Thought Patterns for Better Health
23:53 Practical Tools for Managing Anxiety and Hormonal Health
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
🙏 Thank you SO much to Nutrisense for sponsoring this episode!
👉 nutrisense.io/leah - Code : Leah33 save 33% on your Nutrisense program
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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.
Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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.
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the kitchen with a bag of chocolate, telling yourself you’ll “start fresh on Monday,” this episode is for you. Sugar cravings aren’t about having no will power, they’re powerful signals from your body about hormones, blood sugar, and even mineral balance.
In this episode I’m sharing:
Remember: cravings aren’t a weakness. They’re a message. This episode will help you decode what your body is asking for and give you practical tools to break free from the constant cycle of sugar highs and crashes.
Chapters:
00:00 Understanding Stress and Cravings
02:29 The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
08:20 The Role of Hormones in Cravings
13:43 Mineral Deficiencies and Cravings
16:26 The Impact of Parasites on Cravings
19:19 Practical Steps to Manage Cravings
24:45 Supporting Hormonal Balance
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
🙏 Thank you to Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/promos/balancing-hormones-naturally-multi-product-page and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.
🙏Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.
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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.
Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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.
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.
Leah's Favorite things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
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
🙏 Thank you SO much to Nutrisense for sponsoring this episode!
👉 nutrisense.io/leah - Code : Leah33 save 33% on your Nutrisense program
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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.
Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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.
Spotting before your period can feel confusing or even worrying—but it’s also one of the most common signs of low progesterone. In this video, I’ll break down why spotting happens, what it says about your cycle, and simple steps you can take to support healthy progesterone levels. If you’ve ever wondered whether spotting is “normal” or a sign of hormone imbalance, this video will give you clarity.
Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!
Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.
Thank you SO much to and Nutrisense for sponsoring this episode!
nutrisense.io/leah - Code : Leah33 save 33% on your Nutrisense program
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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.
Let’s connect:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
Email: [email protected]
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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.
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Have you ever tried to Google your symptoms only to slam the laptop shut in frustration? Do you want natural, holistic solutions that actually work? Are you tired of being told that everything is normal, when you know it’s not? Are you ready to take back your health to live your best life?
In this 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 that allow you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.
If you're ready to reclaim your energy, learn how to listen to your body, and holistically improve your overall health, you're in the right place! I’ll be sharing my tried and true methods for blood sugar balance, improved sleep quality, weight loss, and increased energy levels so you can live your healthiest life all without unreasonable lifestyle shifts, like restrictive dieting or excessive supplementing.
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.
Five years ago, I found out I had fibroadenomas (benign breast tumors), which 90% of the time return after surgical removal. I decided not to undergo the operation and instead found a way to heal the underlying cause. After years of extreme pain, irregular cycles, and ovarian cysts, I finally learned how to balance my hormones which healed my fibroadenomas and led me to regular, pain-free periods.
I learned how to make lifestyle shifts, remove toxins from my environment, and give my body what it actually needs to function optimally and heal on a cellular level. After my experience, I became a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner so that I can empower women in their own holistic health journey.
Even if you’ve been told your labs are normal or that your symptoms aren’t a cause for concern - YOU are the expert of your body and your experience. You deserve to feel AMAZING, not just “normal”. I’m here to help you achieve optimal overall health through simple, straightforward lifestyle changes that you can start to implement today.
Balancing Hormones Naturally isn’t just the name of the podcast, it’s the way forward to a happier, healthier life and I can’t wait to join you on the journey!
Connect with Leah:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: leahbrueggemann.com
📷 IG: @leah_brueg and @balancinghormonesnaturally
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