On this episode of The Saalt Show, Co-founder and CEO Cherie Hoeger sits down with Nurse Practitioner Julie Franden to break down what your cycle is really telling you. They walk through the four phases of the menstrual cycle, why low progesterone often hides behind talk of "estrogen dominance," and how gut health shapes your hormones.
The conversation also covers the conditions women hear about most, like endometriosis and PCOS, now called PMOS, plus perimenopause, fatigue, sleep, and the nutrients that support hormone balance. Julie shares practical steps like seed cycling and one simple message every woman can use: if something feels off, keep digging and advocate for your health.
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Julie Franden is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a doctorate in nursing practice. She specializes in functional and integrative medicine at Ritual Wellness in Boise, Idaho, with a focus on hormone balance, gut health, and longevity.
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