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Join host, Bridget, to dive into testosterone. Did you already know that testosterone is essential for women's' menstrual cycles? In this episode you'll hear:

• How testosterone impacts the menstrual cycle
• How it impacts other facets of your health
• What low and high testosterone might look like
• How to support healthy testosterone levels
• Practical weekly tip: incorporate weight lifting into your exercise routine this week

In this episode, I mention that I'm looking for women who want to work with me one-on-one to get rid of their period pain and cycle irregularity once and for all.  I'm really excited to get to know some of you! If you're experiencing irregular cycles or unruly periods, reach out to me through this link here. Fun fact: the coaching will be at no cost to you! All I'll ask for in return is your thorough feedback. How's that sound? Together, we can work together to get you to a place where you finally feel confident about your hormone health so you can plan to achieve or avoid pregnancy.

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"Hormones that help us ovulate" is the nicer way of saying "gonadotropin releasing hormone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone" which are the three hormones that we'll focus on today. This is the third edition of this mini series where we dive into the main characters as far as sex hormones go. Because GnRH, LH, and FSH are a bit more straightforward than our friends progesterone and estrogen, this episode is a bit shorter and sweeter.

In this episode, I announce that I'm looking for women who want to work with me one-on-one to improve their hormone balance. I'm really excited to get to know some of you! If you're experiencing irregular cycles or unruly periods, reach out to me through this link here. Fun fact: the coaching will be at no cost to you! All I'll ask for in return is your honest feedback as I validate the systems and processes that I've got in place so I can make sure that everything I've set up so far is smooth and works well for you (and the clients who come after you!).

Listen in to hear about:
- Bridget's recommendations for hormone balance while you're traveling
- How GnRH, LH, and FSH support the menstrual cycle
- What makes these alphabet soup hormones get out of balance
- Practical tip: set aside time to identify the stressors in your life and make a plan to mitigate what can realistically be mitigated. Your nervous system will thank you.

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How’s your cycle treating you? How's the end of your cycle treating you, in particular? Today we talk about progesterone! If you’re planning for pregnancy then you’ll definitely want to be familiar with progesterone and how she impacts you, your fertility, and your pregnancy. Even if you’re not planning for pregnancy, this episode is still for you because low progesterone could be behind your PMS, heavy bleeding, and other not-so-friendly experiences. Join Bridget to talk about progesterone this week and learn the basics of this hormone which rules the second half of the menstrual cycle. 

In this episode, you'll review: 

• Progesterone’s role in the menstrual cycle
• How progesterone naturally fluctuates throughout the cycle
• Progesterone’s role outside of the menstrual cycle
• Common causes of low progesterone
• How to support healthy progesterone balance

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Let's get familiar with our girl, estrogen! She's got a bad reputation but it's not all true. Join Bridget to dive into a conversation that's focused on this sex hormone. You'll hear about:
- Estrogen's role in the menstrual cycle
- How estrogen levels fluctuate throughout your cycle
- Estrogen's role outside of the menstrual cycle
- What happens when estrogen is too high
- What happens when estrogen is too low

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Join your host, Bridget, to hear about what you can start doing today to support a healthy hormone balance. Don't worry--it's not as hard as you think it might be. You've got this.

You'll learn some simple swaps or additions to your day, whether it's product or habit, in order to mitigate stress, avoid toxins, and give your gut health the lil nudge that it needs. Here are just a few:
- Use a sunrise alarm clock and ditch your iPhone alarm
- Incorporate meditation to help regulate your stress hormone
- Avoid eating out of plastic containers
- Try an adaptogen latte
- Eat organic, and focus on whole foods
- Put away your phone during meals
- DIY your deodorant and dry shampoo 

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Haven't heard of seed cycling yet? Tune in to hear about it today. It's a simple addition of seeds to your diet based on where you're at in your menstrual cycle (first half versus second half) because for many menstruators out there this can help to alleviate pesky symptoms like cramps, breast tenderness, and PMS. Join me for a short conversation where we look at:
- How to identify which half of your menstrual cycle you're in
- Eating pumpkin seed and flax seed during the first half of the cycle
- Eating sesame seed and sunflower seed during the second half of the cycle

Give it a try and see what you think, and let us know how you like it. If you want more info on how the menstrual cycle is broken into phases, check out this link: Cycle Syncing Guidebook

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Join Bridget this week to understand why and how hormonal birth control (HBC) impacts your body. After all, did your healthcare provider ever explain to you how it can prevent your eggo from getting preggo? Mine left out those details.

You'll also learn about:
- How your sex hormones fluctuation to support ovulation
- What HBC does to your gut
- Preparing to come off of HBC
- Micronutrients that HBC might deplete

Last but not least, we'll touch on fertility testing and what to consider when you want to plan for a family while you're using a hormonal birth control method.

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Today we're talking about three of the most common causes of hormone imbalance. We'll walk through the impact of stress, environmental toxins/endocrine disruptors, and gut health as well as give some practical tips regarding what you can do to mitigate these things and inch your way closer to hormone harmony.

If you're someone who's looking to understand how to support your hormones and are curious to learn about what you can do each day to lessen the impact of daily life on your bod--you're in the right place.

Let me know what questions you have and what was something new that you learned today by connecting with me on Instagram @bridgetwalton. 

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This week Bridget is introducing you to cycle syncing and getting into the four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulatory phase, and luteal phase. For you gals out there, your hormones look very different depending on the phase of your cycle that you're in, and Bridget gives you some insight into how you can adapt your foods/nutrition, exercise, rest, social activities, and more to both support your natural hormone levels as well as benefit from their normal fluctuations.

Follow this link to download your own Cycle Syncing Guidebook that you can use to follow along with the episode. 

Cycle syncing is a great starting spot for growing awareness of your body and cycle, so if you're new to the game then tune on in. If you're already more in tune with your bod, then this episode should be a good reminder of what to consider in each phase of your cycle. Here is a quick overview of the four seasons:

1. Winter is your menstrual phase, or approximately day 1 through 6. This is when you’re bleeding, have the lowest hormone levels, and have an inward focus. You’ll want to prioritize resting and nourishing your body.
2. Spring is your follicular phase, or approximately day 7 through 13. This is when your energy is on the rise as your hormones estrogen and testosterone are rising as well. You’ll feel more up for adventure and taking on new tasks. 
3. Next, summer, is your ovulatory phase which is approximately cycle day 14 through 17. Your hormone levels are the highest during this time and energy levels correlate, so you can focus on social interactions, strenuous workouts, and pushing yourself a bit more than other times in the cycle. 
4. Finally, the autumn is your luteal phase and approximately cycle day 18 through 28. This is the premenstrual phase when progesterone levels are highest, and then energy levels taper off as progesterone does so too. Your focus on completing tasks, editing, and organizing will be at their peak and this is a good time to focus on your self care in the lead up to winter. 

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Welcome to the "I'm Hormonal" podcast, where I, Bridget, spill the beans on all things hormonal, menstrual, and beyond. Why? Because we all deserve to feel good in our bodies. (Yes, that means you.)

In this debut episode, I'm spilling the tea on what to expect from this hormone-powered podcast. Think of me as your trusty hormone pal, here to guide you through the wild world of hormonal health. But first, who am I? I'm Bridget, a certified functional hormone specialist and menstrual cycle coach. I'll do my best to help you decode your body's secret signals . Got PMS? Painful periods? Birth control questions? I've got you covered. And here's the kicker – we're doing it with a twist. We're ditching the chemicals and embracing the eco-friendly way. Ever heard of a menstrual cup? Get ready to fall in love with this little gem.

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