Hey friend,

Welcome to Episode 54 of The Balanced Hormone Solution Podcast!

Still feeling tired, bloated, or moody—even though you’re drinking tons of water?

You might be hydrating with water that’s actually hijacking your hormones.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down:

👉 What’s really in your tap water—and why it matters for your hormones

👉 How endocrine disruptors in water throw off your thyroid, cycle, and metabolism

👉 Why clear pee doesn’t mean you’re hydrated

👉 The exact types of water I recommend for hormone healing (and the one I drink daily)

👉 How to upgrade your water at home without overhauling your life

🎧 Listen to Episode 54: Why You Can’t Seem to Balance Your Hormones—And How Your Water Might Be to Blame

Because hydration isn’t just about more water. It’s about the right water—clean, structured, and mineralized to support hormone balance from the inside out.

Let’s make water work for you—not against you.

In health,

Tracy Erin

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Hey Friend,

Waking up tired—even after 7 or 8 hours of sleep? Or maybe your Oura Ring is telling you what you already feel—your deep sleep score is stuck in the toilet.

In this week’s episode of The Balanced Hormone Solution Podcast, I’m breaking down what’s really keeping you from getting that juicy, restorative deep sleep—and exactly what to do about it.

You’ll learn:

👉 The 3 root causes of low deep sleep (and how to fix them tonight)

👉 Why cortisol is the #1 sleep saboteur for women 35+

👉 How a 2am wake-up call is probably a blood sugar crash in disguise

👉 What your Oura Ring data actually means—and how to use it

👉 The bedtime snack that stabilizes blood sugar and promotes deep sleep

👉 Sleep-supportive foods (hello, pumpkin seeds + tart cherry!)

👉 And the #1 thing you need to cut out if you’re serious about sleep 🙅‍♀️ (spoiler: it’s alcohol)

💡 You’ll also walk away with a simple 3-step nighttime routine that calms cortisol, supports blood sugar, and tells your body: “You’re safe. You can rest now.”

🎧 Listen now: Why You Can’t Seem to Get Deep Sleep—And How to Fix It Naturally

Because deep sleep isn’t a mystery—it’s a message. And when you start sending your body the right signals, it responds.

In health & hormone harmony,

Tracy Erin

Registered Nurse + Integrative Health Practitioner

Balance your hormones. Elevate your life.

💤 BONUS: Ready for real solutions?

✨ Join The Balanced Hormone Solution—my 90-day program that helps women 35+ heal their hormones and get their energy, sleep, and metabolism back without prescriptions, restrictive diets, or burnout.

✔️ Functional testing (like DUTCH, Blu Poo & thyroid panels)

✔️ Personalized protocols

✔️ Sleep, stress, and blood sugar support

✔️ Weekly coaching + community

💌 Apply now at tracyerinwellness.com and let’s get you sleeping (and thriving) again.

🎙 Episode Summary:

Detoxing isn’t about starving on green juice or surviving a 3-day cleanse—it’s a daily, intelligent process your body is already doing. The problem? Most women have no idea how it works, why it matters for hormone balance, or what actually supports it.

In this episode, Tracy breaks down the real science behind hormone detoxification, explains the 3-phase process your liver and gut go through, and shares the exact habits and nutrients your body needs to process estrogen and reduce symptoms like bloating, mood swings, PMS, and stubborn weight.

If you’ve ever been told to “just do a cleanse” or you’re stuck doing all the “right” things but still not seeing results, this one’s for you.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why detox isn’t something you do—it’s something your body does 24/7
• The real reason hormones like estrogen get backed up and stored in fat
• The 3 phases of hormone detox (Activation, Conjugation, Elimination)
• Why your poop is more important than any supplement
• Nutrients and habits that fuel daily detox without extremes
• How a sluggish detox system causes PMS, inflammation, low energy, and more
• Actionable steps you can take today to support your liver and bowels

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• Detox ≠ deprivation. You don’t need a juice cleanse. You need a daily rhythm.
• Your body clears estrogen through three phases—each requiring specific nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, sulfur-rich foods, fiber, and water.
• If you’re not pooping daily, your detox system is backed up—and that leads to hormone recirculation.
• You can gently support all three detox phases through food, movement, hydration, and simple practices like lemon water and castor oil packs.

✅ Your Detox Homework:

• Start your day with lemon water (2 drops doTERRA lemon oil in 8 oz water)
• Add 2 cups of cruciferous veggies to lunch + dinner
• Include probiotic or prebiotic-rich foods daily
• Prioritize daily bowel movements—non-negotiable
• Try a detox bath, sauna, or castor oil pack to enhance elimination

🧬 Want to Know How Your Body Is Detoxing?

The DUTCH Test shows your hormone pathways in detail—so you’re not guessing. It’s a core part of the Balanced Hormone Solution.

💌 Ready for Real Support?

If this episode resonated, don’t just listen—do something about it. Join us inside The Balanced Hormone Solution, Tracy’s 90-day program that helps women balance hormones naturally, break the burnout cycle, and feel like themselves again.

👉 Apply now or book your free hormone assessment at TracyErinWellness.com
📩 DM "BALANCE” on Instagram to learn more.

✨ Share the Healing:

Know another woman who's tired of feeling bloated, irritable, or off in her own body? Send this episode her way.

And don’t forget to subscribe + leave a review. Every share helps women get the truth about their hormones.

Hey Friend,

Ever feel like your body is fighting you?

You’re eating clean. You’re hitting your workouts. And still… the scale won’t budge.

If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and feel like nothing is working anymore—this episode is for you.

I’m Tracy Erin, a Functional Medicine Practitioner who helps women decode their hormones, ditch burnout, and finally feel sexy, stable, and strong again. Inside The Balanced Hormone Solution, we don’t guess. We test, rebalance, and rebuild from the inside out.

Today, I’m breaking down the real reasons behind stubborn weight—and how your hormones might be the missing piece.

🎧 Listen in as I unpack:

• Why cortisol might be hijacking your metabolism (even if you’re “doing everything right”)
• The sneaky signs of insulin resistance—and why it’s more common in perimenopause
• How low progesterone or estrogen dominance can trigger weight gain, cravings, and mood swings
• Why your body isn’t broken—it’s just been screaming in a language you were never taught to read

💥 Here’s your action step for this week:

Choose one habit that tells your body it’s safe:

• A 10-minute walk in the morning sun
• 30 grams of protein within an hour of waking
• A breathwork reset before bed
• An Epsom salt bath to soothe your nervous system

Because when your body feels safe—it stops storing weight as protection. 💡

Your body isn’t sabotaging you. It’s protecting you. Let’s start listening.

🧬 Want the personalized tools and support to get real results?

✨ Join The Balanced Hormone Solution and get:

• Functional labs that show what your doctor missed
• Customized coaching + step-by-step plans
• Real answers—and real results

Your hormones aren’t your enemy. They’re your compass. Let’s get you back to you.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Join The Balanced Hormone Solution: www.tracyerinwellness.com
• Follow along on Instagram: @tracyerinwellness

If this hit home… share the love.

Send this to a friend who’s tired of guessing and ready for real healing.

Subscribe, leave a review, and come back next week for more no-fluff hormone truth.

🧬 Episode Summary:

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you feel anything but—this episode is for you.

In this deep-dive, Tracy Aaron breaks down the DUTCH Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) and explains why it’s the gold standard for women 35+ who are ready to stop guessing and start getting real answers. You’ll learn how this powerful at-home test reveals what blood tests miss—like hormone metabolism, cortisol rhythms, thyroid clues, and even cancer risk patterns.

We cover:

• The science behind hormone metabolites
• Why recirculating estrogen is sabotaging your balance
• Real-life client stories (like Sarah, who likely dodged a cancer scare!)
• And how the DUTCH test fits into Tracy’s Balanced Hormone Solution framework

This is the hormone education your OB-GYN never gave you—but should have.

For more info:

email me: [email protected]

Instagram: @tracyerinwellness

💭 In This Episode:

Today’s episode is a powerful mindset reset for every woman stuck in survival mode. We’re diving deep into a game-changing framework called The Thought Model—a tool that explains how your thoughts create your feelings, drive your actions, and shape your results.

This is the invisible root of burnout—and the first step to real, lasting healing.

💡 You’ll Learn:

• Why burnout isn’t just physical—it’s neurological
• How to use the C-T-F-A-R model to shift your internal story
• The connection between your thoughts, your hormones, and your healing
• A simple 3-step method to rewire limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck
• Real-life examples of how a single thought can change everything

✨ Favorite Quotes:

🔁 Take Action:

If your brain feels like a mean girl sometimes—it’s time to rewrite the script.

✅ Share this episode with a sister who needs to hear it

✅ Leave a review so more women can find this life-giving work

✅ Ready to go deeper? Join me inside The Balanced Hormone Solution and start shifting from burnout to balance—mind and body

📲 Resources & Links:

• Follow me on Instagram

Remember:

Your thoughts are powerful.

Your body is listening.

And your future self?

She’s not just possible—she’s inevitable when you start thinking differently.

🎧 Thanks for listening. Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next!

Episode Description:

Welcome back to The Balanced Hormone Solution Podcast—where we decode the messages your body’s been trying to send you and give you the real tools to feel like you again.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a powerful concept I call The Hormone Triangle—three chemical messengers that control your metabolism, energy, sleep, and cravings:

• Leptin (the “I’m full” hormone)
• Cortisol (your stress responder)
• Melatonin (the sleep queen)

These hormones are supposed to work like a synchronized dance team—but when they’re out of step, you feel wired but exhausted, crave sugar like crazy, and feel stuck in survival mode.

We’ll cover:

✨ Why leptin resistance makes fat loss nearly impossible

✨ How chronic stress hijacks your metabolism

✨ Why poor sleep spirals into more cravings

✨ The real meaning of low resiliency—and how to build it back

✨ 5 quick wins to rebalance your hormone triangle (no fad diets, no over-exercising)

🛠 Mentioned in this Episode:

• The role of gut and liver health in hormone detox
• Why blood sugar crashes sabotage your day
• How to train smarter, not harder in your 30s, 40s & beyond
• How to know if HIIT is hurting more than helping
• My favorite nervous system regulation tools (breathwork, boundaries, joy)

🧬 Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode lit a fire in you or finally gave you words for what you’ve been feeling—take that as your sign.

Your body is speaking. You’re learning to listen. And that changes everything.

✨ Book your free hormone assessment to find out if leptin resistance is keeping you stuck.

🎙️ In this powerful episode, Tracy sits down with JoEllen—a dedicated teacher, artist, and recent graduate of The Balanced Hormone Solution. JoEllen opens up about her health journey, including a sudden thyroid scare, prolonged fatigue, breast cancer diagnosis, and the life-altering decision to reclaim her health naturally.

✨ You’ll hear about:

• What it felt like to be exhausted every afternoon and stuck in a body that felt like it was falling apart
• The moment JoEllen said no to estrogen blockers—and yes to taking charge of her health
• Her life-changing results from functional testing (DUTCH Test, Blue Poo, Gut Zoomer, and DEXA scan)
• How she rebuilt her energy, healed her gut, balanced her hormones, and learned to nourish her body with intention
• Why she says investing in BHS was the best decision she’s ever made—and how it’s paying dividends every single day

💬 Notable Quote:

If you’re a woman 35+ who’s tired of feeling ignored by conventional medicine, overwhelmed by symptoms, or like a stranger in your own body—this conversation will hit home.

📌 Mentioned in this episode:

• DUTCH Complete Hormone Test
• Gut Zoomer + Blue Poop Test
• CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)
• DEXA Scan for bone density and body composition
• Liver & Gallbladder Cleanse protocol
• BHS Core Nutrition Plan and Meal Planning Strategy
• Morning and Evening Routine framework from the BHS Program

🔥 Ready to feel like yourself again?

The Balanced Hormone Solution is for women who are done guessing and ready to detox, test, and rebalance—for good.

💻 Learn more and apply at tracyerinwellness.com

Let’s connect!

• 💌 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode
• 📱 Share this episode with a friend who needs hope and healing
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💡 Episode Summary:

Did you know you can bleed without ovulating?

This week, we’re digging into one of the most misunderstood aspects of women’s health: your menstrual cycle as your fifth vital sign. Most women have never been taught how to spot the signs of ovulation—or why it matters so much beyond fertility.

If you’re dealing with heavy periods, mood swings, burnout, or feel like your body is out of sync… this episode will change the game. Because ovulation isn’t optional—it’s essential.

You’ll learn:

• Why getting a period doesn’t automatically mean you’re ovulating
• What anovulatory cycles are—and how they can silently sabotage your health
• The hormonal benefits of natural ovulation (hello, progesterone!)
• How to track your cycle and confirm if ovulation is actually happening
• Why each ovulatory cycle is like a deposit into your long-term health

Whether you’re still cycling or approaching perimenopause, this episode is a must-listen for any woman who wants to understand her body—not just manage her symptoms.

🔍 Resources & Links Mentioned:

• 📥 Free Cycle Tracking PDF – Start decoding your body’s messages 
• 💖 Learn more about the Balanced Hormone Solution 
• 🛒 BBT Thermometer I recommend 

📣 Share this episode if…

You have a bestie who’s tired of hearing “your labs are normal” while her body feels anything but.

You’ll be the friend who gives her actual answers.

✨ Quote Worth Sharing:

📲 Connect With Me:

• IG: @tracyerinwellness
• TikTok: @tracyerinwellness
• Website: tracyerinwellness.com

💥 Episode Summary:

Welcome to the kickoff of our brand-new hormone healing series inside The Balanced Hormone Solution Podcast! In this week’s episode, Tracy breaks down why cortisol—your stress hormone—is the queen bee of the hormone hierarchy and why nothing else in your body will work right until she’s regulated.

If you’re struggling with:

• Mood swings, anxiety, or hormone rage
• Exhaustion during the day and wide-awake nights
• PMS that takes you out for a whole week
• Low libido and extra weight that won’t budge no matter what you try…

Then you’re going to want to hit play. 👇

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why cortisol sits at the top of the hormone chain

✔️ The connection between stress, metabolism, and hormone chaos

✔️ How high or low cortisol throws off estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and insulin

✔️ Why you can’t “green juice” your way out of burnout

✔️ 3 simple, FREE quick wins you can do today to start calming your cortisol

🔍 Mentioned in This Episode:

• The story of Sarah, a client who did all the “right” things and still felt terrible—until she addressed her stress response
• What the research says about cortisol, perceived stress, and its effect on your brain, metabolism, and mood
• Tracy’s signature method inside The Balanced Hormone Solution and how it’s changing lives from the inside out

🌱 Quick Wins for Cortisol Support:

1. Start your morning slow – Get sunlight, hydrate, and ground yourself before jumping into chaos
2. Eat balanced meals regularly – Prioritize protein, healthy fats, and fibrous carbs within an hour of waking
3. Give your nervous system a break – Practice the 20-20-20 rule or 2 minutes of deep breathing daily

💬 Favorite Quote:

🔗 Resources & Links:

✨ Learn more about Tracy’s signature program:

www.tracyerinwellness.com

✨ Connect on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tracyerinwellness

✨ Leave a review & subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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