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In this episode, we discuss PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), along with the impact of hormonal imbalances on mood, energy, and overall well-being. I am joined by Dr. Kelly Ruef from Dutch, a naturopathic physician with a strong interest in biochemistry, biochemical pathways, and natural hormone pathways. She will explain how tools like the Dutch Test can help uncover what is happening beneath the surface and provide steps you can take to feel better.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

-  The Role of Hormonal Fluctuations in PMS and PMDD* 

    We dive into why some women experience extreme symptoms during the luteal phase and the role hormones like progesterone and estrogen play in mood regulation. 

- The Connection Between Progesterone and GABA

  Dr. Kelly explains how progesterone and its metabolites impact GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps regulate anxiety, irritability, and sleep. We explore why low progesterone—or how your body processes it can lead to anxiety, irritability, and poor sleep. 

- Understanding Estrogen Dominance

  Ever feel overly emotional, get headaches, or have heavy periods? These can all be signs of too much estrogen relative to progesterone. We also discuss how the balance between estrogen and progesterone plays a critical role. 

- The Paradoxical GABA Response

  Dr. Kelly uncovers the phenomenon where some women experience increased anxiety and irritability during their luteal phase due to a paradoxical response to progesterone metabolites. 

- Why the Dutch Test is a Game Changer   

  Learn how this advanced hormone test provides a full picture of your hormonal health, helping uncover the root cause of your symptoms. 

- Cholesterol, Lipids, and Estrogen 

  Explore the surprising link between estrogen and lipid health and why low estrogen can affect cholesterol levels. 

Quick Tip:

  Simple lifestyle changes, like getting better sleep, managing stress, and stabilizing blood sugar are powerful first steps to better hormonal health before diving into more advanced protocols. 

Connect with Dr Kelly Ruef on Instagram

LET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:
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Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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Do you feel like you're always moving, and if your body isn't moving then your brain definitely is? If you're stuck in fight or flight and don't know how to get off of the hamster wheel so you can slow down and heal...I have some ideas for you!

Today is a little more personal, a behind-the-scenes into what I'm doing for my own health & fertility this year - and spoiler - it's not even about food!

I'm sharing some of the simple but challenging changes I'm making to my routines so I can support my nervous system even with a busy life, and they aren't what you think (no carrot salad in this episode at all!)

If you want more peace, more rest, and you're tired of throwing spaghetti at the wall and rushing to the next "sure fix" then grab your headphones and let's do this.

LET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:
FREE RESOURCES
Love Your Liver Guide
Hormone Imbalance Quiz

COURSE + COACHING
(When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)
Nourish Your Hormones Course & Group Coaching
1:1 Hormone Coaching

PRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSE
Leave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrewsfor $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!

LET’S CONNECT!
Instagram: @leishadrews
Read my story + get more hormone resources at my website

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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This episode is a DEEP deep dive, so if you're into the science behind your symptoms, this one is for you. I've invited today's guest Joanne Kennedy, a naturopath from Australia, to discuss histamines, histamine intolerance, and their impact on hormones. 

Joanne shares insights from her 10-year practice, highlighting how issues like stress, gut health, and diet can disrupt methylation and increase histamine levels.

We're covering common triggers like gluten, mold, and oxalates and giving practical advice on identifying and managing histamine intolerance. 

You've been asking - so Joanne also explains the role of the MTHFR gene in hormone detoxification and debunks common misconceptions. 

The episode emphasizes the importance of addressing foundational health practices to mitigate these complex biochemical issues.

If you're struggling with symptoms that feel hard to shake, then grab your headphones and a notebook and let's dive in.

In this Episode:

00:43 Joanne's Journey into Naturopathy

03:48 Understanding Histamine

06:57 Histamine Triggers and Effects

12:45 The Role of Oxalates

19:57 Histamine and Oxalate Issues: Where to Start?

20:47 Simple Steps to Address Histamine Problems

21:44 The Role of Environment in Histamine Issues

26:55 Understanding MTHFR and Its Impact

29:15 Supporting Methylation and Detoxification

33:40 The Importance of Nervous System Health

FREE RESOURCES
Love Your Liver Guide
Hormone Imbalance Quiz

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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If your energy, gut, and hormones often take a hit after the holidays, today I'm going to give you my secrets to avoid bloating, brain fog, and energy crashes after Thanksgiving, and tell you exactly how you can have your pumpkin pie..and eat it too.

It's easy to get caught up in the busy seasons that come with the holidays and put taking care of yourself on the back burner, but it honestly doesn't have to be hard to keep giving yourself what you need for hormone balance, enough energy, and stable moods so you can actually enjoy your holiday season instead of being burned out and stressed from making it all happen.

My 5 secrets include 2 simple but powerful mindset shifts and 3 tangible but more importantly do-able steps that you can implement starting today for a Thanksgiving week where you have no regrets at the end.

I'm also sharing details on my Black Friday sale and you'll get the biggest discount for the next 18 hours so don't wait to listen!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE - 18 HOURS ONLY!

FREE RESOURCES
Love Your Liver Guide
Hormone Imbalance Quiz

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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If you have been making the rounds on social media and podcasts learning what you can about hormones, trying to fix your painful periods and PMS, and have thoroughly overwhelmed yourself and are just wondering what in the world to start with, today my announcement is going to help make things a LOT easier for you. 

I've helped hundreds of women to balance hormones in my signature program Nourish Your Hormones and have noticed something so consistent that I'm willing to bet on it. 

When you follow the steps, you'll get results - guaranteed. 

Today I'm sharing the WHY and HOW behind my new money-back guarantee in Nourish Your Hormones. To put it simply, you'll see significantly better periods or I'll give you your money back. 

Too good to be true? Listen in for all the details and click the link below to make sure you not only get the guarantee but a DEEP Black Friday discount as well. 

In this Episode:

01:31 The Money Back Guarantee Explained

04:58 How Nourish Your Hormones Works

08:22 Black Friday Special Offer

Grab these Black Friday Deals Early here - first 10 in will be entered in a giveaway!

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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I know you've wondered which type of workout is best for your hormones, and the answer may surprise you!

The internet has opinions on everything, and you can find "evidence" that HIIT workouts are great for you, bad for you, that you should only do yoga...the possibilities are endless so how do you know what is actually going to work for you?

In this episode I'm sharing how I've changed my opinion on HIIT workouts, how to know if they are or aren't right for you in this season based on your unique body and circumstances, and how to confidently choose workouts that are going to help you balance hormones and keep your energy and moods stable throughout your day and your menstrual cycle.

Whether you are postpartum, on a fertility journey, or just wanting to have good periods and more energy, this episode will help you choose the next best step for you with movement, and will help you change your mindset on how to do it in a way you enjoy.

NOVEMBER HORMONE AUDITS ARE OPEN! (ONLY 4 LEFT)

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Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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Are you doing all of the typical AND crunchy things to fix your acne and still having breakouts constantly or every single period?

If you've felt desperate to do anything and everything to fix your acne and still haven't had success then today's episode will help! Today's episode will help you assess your current routine and focus in on what is the next most important step for you so you can finally see clear skin all month long.

My guest today Danielle Gronich is known as the "Acne Guru" and is the CEO of Clearstem, a pioneering skincare brand that is both non-toxic and acne safe. Her San Diego acne clinic has a 98% success rate with their patients, and she's sharing some of her secrets so you can have clearer skin too.

Nutrition, medications, lifestyle support, and skincare all play a role but most of the time the pieces aren't put together in a holistic puzzle, so we're putting the pieces together in a way you likely haven't heard before.

When it comes to skincare, many women don't realize that their non-toxic products are actually clogging their pores, and we'll help you find out if that's the case for you.

If you want to understand why what you're doing isn't working and what to do instead then hit play and let's do this!

IN THIS EPISODE

Pore-clogging ingredient checker & skin quiz

Clearstem skincare - free bounceback serum ($98 value) today only!

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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Do you have mood swings and feel a little (or a lot) crazy at least once a month? If you've been told that it's normal - it's not!

Getting to the root cause of PMS symptoms can be tricky, because there's not usually just one root cause. In this epsiode I'm walking you through the 6 common root causes of PMS so you can start to feel more stable and have happier hormones not only during PMS week, but all month long.

FREE RESOURCES
Love Your Liver Guide
Hormone Imbalance Quiz

COURSE + COACHING
(When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)
Nourish Your Hormones Course & Group Coaching

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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Wouldn't you love to have a BFF who could just tell you what the heck you're doing wrong when it comes to balancing your hormones so you don't have to figure it all out yourself? Well guess what? Now you do!

I've been helping women balance their hormones for 5+ years now and so many of my clients come to me making these mistakes even when they're crunchy mamas who know their stuff and eat well and exercise. Sound like you? Today's episode may help you uncover your blind spots so you can finally stop making these sneaky mistakes and start seeing more progress toward happy hormones.

Today I'm talking blood sugar balance (still), accidental restriction and undernourishing, mindset holdups you don't even know you have, and how throwing spaghetti at the wall is never going to fix your hormones and is only going to make a big ol' mess.

If you're REALLY in the market for a hormone BFF I have 5 spots for a hormone audit at only $77 and when they're gone the price goes up! What's a hormone audit? It's you telling me your hormone probs and what you're doing currently and me telling you what to fix and do next just like your bestie would if she happened to be a nerdy hormone lady.

Grab your hormone audit spot here - there really are only 5!

Mentioned in this episode:

E107: Blood sugar balance and insulin resistance

LET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:
FREE RESOURCES
Love Your Liver Guide
Hormone Imbalance Quiz

COURSE + COACHING
(When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)
Nourish Your Hormones Course & Group Coaching
1:1 Hormone Coaching

PRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSE
Leave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrewsfor $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!

LET’S CONNECT!
Instagram: @leishadrews
Read my story + get more hormone resources at

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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Minerals are such a popular topic for hormone balance, but does that mean you just need to take a multi-mineral supplement, mineral drops, adrenal cocktails, magnesium...how do you know what's right for you?

If you're a woman who has ever experienced stress or had children, you need to be focusing on replenishing minerals and you need to do it in a way that's simple and effective.

I'm walking you through a quick chat on how minerals work in your body, how to gently replenish, and how to assess what may or may not be going on with your minerals so you can keep making progress in your health and hormones.

Get a free sample pack of all 8 flavors of my favorite electrolytes here

Want to do a deep dive with me to see what YOUR hormones need most? I'm opening 5 spots for October for hormone audits. My eyes on your hormones and 100% personalized action steps so you know what to do next and what to prioritize so you can actually start to get results. Grab yours HERE before they're gone

LET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:
FREE RESOURCES
Love Your Liver Guide
Hormone Imbalance Quiz

COURSE + COACHING
(When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)
Nourish Your Hormones Course & Group Coaching
1:1 Hormone Coaching

PRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSE
Leave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrewsfor $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!

LET’S CONNECT!
Instagram: @leishadrews
Read my story + get more hormone resources at my website

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally, to have better periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass