Inflammation isn’t always the enemy. In fact, it’s exactly what your body needs after a workout to repair muscles, stimulate growth, and get fitter. But when exercise-driven inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to hormonal chaos.

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✅ The difference between acute (helpful) and chronic (harmful) inflammation

✅ Why short-term oxidative stress from exercise is actually a signal for repair and hypertrophy

✅ Signs your workouts are creating more harm than good

✅ The types of training that create the most oxidative stress vs. lower-stress options

✅ Nutrient timing strategies to better control inflammation and support recovery

✅ How mitochondrial dysfunction, low thyroid, toxins, and nutrient gaps can turn a healthy workout response into damaging chronic inflammation

By the end, you’ll understand how to train in a way that maximizes the benefits of inflammation—without tipping your body into overtraining, poor recovery, or systemic stress.

If you’ve been wondering whether your workouts are helping your hormones—or secretly working against them—this episode is for you.

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PCOS is often talked about in terms of hormones, blood sugar, and fertility—but minerals are one of the most overlooked tools for managing symptoms and restoring balance. In this episode of the Strength in Hormones podcast, we explore how specific minerals like magnesium, chromium, zinc, selenium, and electrolytes can directly impact insulin resistance, thyroid health, adrenal function, and hormone balance.

You’ll also learn about the double-edged role of iron in PCOS, why testing matters, and how to individualize your mineral needs for better energy, cycles, and metabolism.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating PCOS for years, this conversation will give you practical, science-backed insight into how minerals can be the missing link in your hormone health journey.

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Why minerals matter for PCOS

Understanding PCOS Diagnosis and Treatment

The Role of Magnesium in PCOS

Chromium and Insulin Resistance

Zinc’s Impact on Androgenic Hormones

Selenium and Thyroid Health and How This Impacts PCOS

Electrolytes and Adrenal PCOS

Iron: The Double-Edged Sword

Testing and Individualizing Mineral Needs

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If your hair is thinning, shedding faster than it’s growing, or just won’t regain its fullness, the problem may go deeper than shampoo or supplements. In this episode, we uncover how key mineral imbalances—especially zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and iodine—can make or break your hair health.

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Why low zinc or iron can shorten your hair’s growth phase and trigger excess shedding

How high copper or iron drive oxidative stress and immune dysfunction

The role of the immune system in hair follicle health—and how autoimmunity (like alopecia areata or Hashimoto’s) plays a role

Environmental triggers such as mold, infections, and toxins that sabotage hair growth

How thyroid health (especially low T3, reverse T3 dominance, or Hashimoto’s antibodies) impacts the hair cycle—and why thyroid hormone medication alone may not be enough

The androgen connection: DHT, testosterone, PCOS, insulin resistance, and how stress can ramp up androgen output

Top food sources and supplementation for essential minerals and nutrients that support healthy, strong hair

We’ll also cover lab testing strategies to restore your hair’s natural growth cycle.

If you’ve been told your hair loss is “just aging” or “just genetics,” this episode will give you a deeper, root-cause lens—so you can finally see lasting improvement from the inside out.

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In this episode of the Strength in Hormones podcast, we explore the deeper layers behind ADHD—beyond the common diagnosis and medication route. From neurotransmitters and hormones to micronutrients and brain inflammation, we dive into the functional root causes that often get missed. Whether you've been diagnosed with ADHD, suspect it, or just feel chronically unfocused and overwhelmed, this conversation breaks down what's really going on in the body and brain—and where to begin if you want a more holistic, hormone-informed approach to focus and mental clarity.

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Keratosis Pilaris (KP) — often referred to as "chicken skin" — is more than a cosmetic issue. In this episode, we break down what KP really is, why it happens, and what it reveals about your internal health. You'll learn:

What causes those stubborn bumps on the back of your arms

The role of Vitamin A, essential fatty acids, and other key nutrients

How gut health and liver function impact your skin

Why KP may signal hormonal imbalances like low progesterone or thyroid dysfunction

Practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies to smooth your skin from the inside out 

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In this episode of the Strength in Hormones Podcast, Lauren discusses the critical aspects of egg freezing and egg quality. She emphasizes the importance of hormonal balance, nutrition, and lifestyle choices in supporting egg quality as women age or prepare for egg freezing. The conversation covers the impact of the egg freezing process on hormones, the significance of liver health, the role of antioxidants, and the necessity of stress management for optimal reproductive health. Lauren provides actionable tips for women looking to improve their egg quality and navigate the egg freezing process effectively.

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1. The role of sex and thyroid hormones in egg quality

2. Diet and lifestyle's impact on egg quality

4. How DHEA supplementation can improve ovarian response in women 35+

5. The role of antioxidants and which ones for egg quality.

6. Nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support your body before, during and after the egg freezing process.

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In this powerful case study, I’m walking you through this client's transformation — from severe bloating, brain fog, and fatigue to finally achieving regular, ovulatory cycles and reclaiming her energy.

After years of loose stools, hair loss, sinus inflammation, and dependence on caffeine just to function, she discovered that her body was battling deep-rooted mold toxicity, adrenal burnout, and hormone disruption.

We’ll explore the exact functional labs that revealed what her previous functional labs missed, the 10-step roadmap we used to rebuild her gut, hormones, and mitochondria, and the tools that made the difference when nothing else worked.

Whether you’re dealing with unresolved gut symptoms, chronic fatigue, or thyroid and hormonal  imbalances, this episode gives you real answers — and real hope.

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1. The real reason behind her bloating, diarrhea, acne and chronic fatigue

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What if your high cholesterol isn’t just about your diet—but about your hormones?

In this episode, we explore the surprising hormonal connections behind elevated cholesterol levels. You’ll learn why your liver—not your lunch—is responsible for the majority of your cholesterol, and how thyroid, estrogen, cortisol, insulin, and progesterone all influence cholesterol production, clearance, and conversion in profound ways.

In this episode we cover:

Why low thyroid function leads to higher cholesterol (and the history of thyroid meds as cholesterol-lowering therapy)

How sluggish liver detox and reduced bile flow impair cholesterol clearance and ultimately, cholesterol levels

The role of estrogen in boosting HDL and lowering lipoprotein(a)

How cortisol and insulin resistance fuel harmful LDL subtypes and triglycerides

Why progesterone (and mitochondrial health) matter for cholesterol utilization and bile flow

This is a must-listen if you have ever been told to "just eat less eggs"—but your labs still tell a different story. Tune in to understand the deeper hormonal roots of lipid imbalances and what it means for long-term metabolic and cardiovascular health.

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In this episode, Lauren dives into the essential—but often overlooked—role of electrolytes in hormone health and daily function. From stress to sweat to pregnancy, your body’s need for key minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium shifts constantly. Lauren breaks down how hormones such as cortisol and thyroid hormones affect your electrolyte balance—and why women, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, need to pay closer attention. Whether you're navigating high stress, training hard, or simply aiming for more energy and better health, this episode gives you the tools to personalize your electrolyte strategy.

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