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If you’ve been struggling with low energy, PMS, mood swings, irregular cycles—or just feeling off—and your labs keep coming back “normal,” this episode is for you.

I’m walking you through the functional medicine approach I use with all my clients to uncover the real reasons behind hormone imbalance. We’ll cover:

• What functional medicine is and how it’s different from conventional care
• The analogy I always use to explain “root cause” work (spoiler: it involves a bucket and a hose!)
• The two functional tests I rely on most—HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and DUTCH hormone testing
• Who should consider each test and when they’re most effective
• Why these tools help you skip the guesswork and finally see progress

Whether you're newly off birth control, trying to conceive, navigating postpartum, or just sick of feeling stuck in your symptoms—this episode will show you what’s possible when you support your body with real data and personalized care.

 👉 Ready to dig deeper into your hormones? [Apply to work with me here.] 

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
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Free Resources:

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Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

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Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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If you’ve ever wondered whether your intense mood swings, fatigue, or severe period pain go beyond "normal PMS," this episode is for you. Ashley Rocha, trained herbalist and founder of LadyWell, joins me to unpack PMDD—Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

We cover:

• What PMDD is and how it differs from PMS
• The key emotional and physical symptoms to look out for
• How to track your cycle for a proper diagnosis
• Natural treatment options including herbs, adaptogens, and lifestyle shifts
• How gut health and hormone balance are deeply connected
• And what to consider if you're pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding

Ashley shares her personal journey of overcoming PMDD and how that led her to create a supplement line that’s helped thousands of women feel like themselves again.

🎧 Press play for a validating, educational, and hope-filled conversation about a condition more women experience than they realize.

Click here to checkout Ashely's Supplement line (code Vanda20 will get you 20% off).

Connect with Ashley on IG here.

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
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Free Resources:

Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:
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Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

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Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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Trying to conceive or preparing your body for pregnancy? This is a must-listen conversation.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of the most eye-opening interviews from The Mama’s Advice Vault event, featuring infertility coach and holistic healing advocate Erica Hoke. Erica shares her #1 tip for regulating your cycle and supporting fertility—and it might surprise you.

We dive into:

• Why synthetic fragrance is a hidden hormone disruptor
• The most important places to start when reducing your toxic load
• How conventional household and personal care products impact your egg quality and hormone balance
• What to look for on labels (and how to spot greenwashing)
• The truth about detox timelines and how long it actually takes to improve fertility

Whether you're actively trying to get pregnant, thinking about TTC in the near future, or simply want to better support your hormones, this episode is full of practical, empowering advice.

🧴 Grab Erica’s free resource: 10 Scented Products Wrecking Your Fertility 
 📚 Learn more about Erica’s work and connect with her on Instagram @infertilemomof4

This episode was originally part of The Mama’s Advice Vault: a podcast-style event where moms and experts share their best advice in 15 minutes or less.

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
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Free Resources:

Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:
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Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

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Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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In this heartfelt episode, I’m diving deep into a topic that’s shaped not only my personal health journey but also my philosophy as a Functional Medicine Nurse and Board Certified Nurse Coach: breaking free from restrictive dieting.

Join me as I share my personal experiences growing up during the "Special K Diet" era, my struggles with calorie counting, and how these past experiences led me to reject restrictive dieting for good. I open up about how my grandfather’s battle with pneumonia and losing the ability to enjoy food entirely shifted my perspective on what it truly means to nourish our bodies.

We'll explore:

• Why eating enough is more important than obsessing over every calorie
• How restrictive diets disconnect you from your body’s natural signals
• Why food is more than just fuel—it’s a part of joy, connection, and life’s most important moments
• The impact of under-eating on hormones and long-term health
• My practical approach to balanced eating without the guilt

If you’ve been caught up in diet culture, this episode is your permission slip to step back, breathe, and embrace food freedom. Because life is too short to miss out on birthday cake, dinner with friends, and making memories with your kids.

🎧 Listen now to discover why I’ll never recommend a restrictive diet—and why you shouldn’t either.

Are you ready to change the way you think about food? Hit play and join the conversation.

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
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Free Resources:

Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:
https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about

Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vanda

Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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If you’re parenting a child who feels things deeply—and maybe even has explosive reactions when things don’t go their way—this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by parenting expert and clinical psychologist Rachel Bailey, and we’re talking all about how to raise emotionally intense kids without feeling like you’re constantly walking on eggshells.

We dive into:

• What it actually means to have a child with “big emotions”
• Why your child’s meltdowns are not a sign of failure (and what they’re really trying to communicate)
• What to do when you get dysregulated in the moment, too
• Simple tools for reducing daily power struggles and emotional outbursts
• How to teach emotional regulation outside of the meltdown moments

If you’ve ever wondered “Why does my child overreact like this?” or “How can I stay calm when they’re freaking out?”—you’ll walk away from this episode with clarity, compassion, and practical tools.

Download Rachel's Resource: The Yuck Curve
Connect with Rachel on Instagram

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
tidycal.com/vanda/happy-hormones-clarity-call

Free Resources:

Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:
https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about

Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vanda

Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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Motherhood is beautiful—but the mental load moms carry every single day? It’s heavy.

 In this powerful episode, we break down what the mental load of motherhood really looks like (hint: it’s way more than just busy schedules and grocery lists). I’m sharing how constant low-grade stress—from appointments to permission slips to meal planning—is quietly draining your minerals, throwing off your hormones, and setting the stage for burnout.

 We’ll dive into:

• How the invisible mental workload leads to hormone imbalance
• Why chronic stress depletes your key minerals (magnesium, sodium, potassium)
• The connection between mental overload, cortisol, progesterone, and anxiety
• Practical steps to reduce your stress, protect your hormones, and finally feel better
   If you’re ready to understand why you're exhausted even when you're doing everything right—and how to start fixing it—this episode is for you.
  PLUS: I’m sharing how you can access my new Hormones 101 Secret Podcast for free, and how to apply for functional testing if you're ready to dig even deeper.

🎧 Tune in now and grab the links in the show notes!

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
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Free Resources:

Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:
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Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vanda

Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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If you've ever stood in the supplement aisle wondering if this will finally be the thing that fixes your fatigue, mood swings, or painful periods... this episode is for you. Vanda breaks down why guessing with supplements is keeping you stuck and how functional testing can take the mystery out of your symptoms. Whether you're feeling ready to test or you're still working on the basics, you'll walk away from this episode with clear next steps—and a better understanding of what your body actually needs to feel good.

What You'll Learn:

• Why random supplements often don’t work (and might make things worse)
• The difference between symptom-chasing and strategic healing
• What HTMA and DUTCH tests actually reveal
• What to do before testing if you’re not ready yet
• How to choose the right support path based on where you're at

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
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Free Resources:

Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:
https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about

Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vanda

Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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Ever feel like you’ve lost pieces of yourself in the chaos of motherhood? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In today’s powerful episode, I’m sharing an interview from The Mama’s Advice Vault event with the incredible Richelle Clayton, a childbirth educator, doula, and coach.

Richelle and I dive into what it really means when moms say “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” why this is such a common experience, and what you can actually do to start feeling more like you again.

Whether you’re in the thick of new motherhood or navigating the evolving seasons of parenting, this conversation will give you practical tools—and loads of grace—to reconnect with your needs, your identity, and your joy.

Download Richelle's Resource: The Busy Parent's Guide to Making Time

Connect with Richelle on IG

Purchase the Mama's Advice Vault VIP Ticket.

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
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Free Resources:

Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:
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Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vanda

Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Stacy Smith, founder of Sascy Cycling, who’s on a mission to help women reconnect with joyful movement—without the pressure of diets or unrealistic expectations. Stacy shares her personal story of how she went from rejecting exercise to discovering her love for biking, and how that transformation led her to help other women find their own fun, feel-good ways to move.

We talk about:

• Why movement should be about joy, not punishment
• How to get started when you don’t know what kind of exercise you enjoy
• What to consider if you're curious about cycling (including gear tips!)
• Why giving yourself permission to change your mind is powerful

Whether you're in a fitness rut or just want a refreshingly real convo about movement and motherhood, this one’s for you.

🎧 Press play and get inspired to move in a way that feels good again.

Connect with Stacy on IG: @sascycycling

Join Stacy's Facebook group: Lose Weight Biking

Download Stacy's Resource: Lose Weight Biking Quickstart Guide

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
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Free Resources:

Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:
https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about

Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vanda

Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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Curious about DUTCH testing and whether it’s the right next step for you? In this episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about this comprehensive hormone test—what it measures, who it’s best for, and when it’s truly worth the investment.

You'll learn:
 ✔️ What DUTCH testing reveals that standard blood work doesn’t
 ✔️ Who should (and shouldn’t) get tested
 ✔️ The key things to do before investing in hormone testing
✔️ Why I often recommend pairing DUTCH with an HTMA test for the best insights

Plus, I’m sharing details about 1:1 spots for personalized hormone testing and how to decide if this is the right next step for you!

Ready to get answers about your hormones? Tune in now! 🎧

Register for Mama's Advice Vault! 

Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:
tidycal.com/vanda/happy-hormones-clarity-call

Free Resources:

Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:
https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about

Fertility Guide:
www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes

Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vanda

Need help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ 

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