In this powerful episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia Henderson talks with Jordan Phillips (@jordaninthesun), a health and nutrition educator specializing in women’s hormones. Jordan opens up about her own years-long journey of hormonal disregulation, nutrient depletion, and the challenges of navigating fertility. From losing her menstrual cycle for nearly a decade to regaining her health, conceiving, and giving birth to her first baby boy, Jordan’s story is one of persistence, self-advocacy, and deep transformation.

We dive into her pregnancy and birth experience—including parallel care with Kaiser, the physical and emotional demands of postpartum recovery, and lessons learned from navigating mastitis, nutrient needs, and the business of birth control.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How birth control can affect hormonal balance and long-term fertility

• The role of nutrient-dense foods like beef liver and organ supplements in recovery

• Why menstrual cycle health is a key indicator of overall well-being

• Tips for preparing for breastfeeding and postpartum healing

• The connection between stress, cortisol, and hormone health

• Jordan’s insights on veganism, low-carb diets, and their impacts on fertility

• How to approach postpartum recovery with rest, protein-rich nutrition, and high-quality supplements

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Guest Bio:

Jordan Phillips is a mother, teacher, and women’s health educator focused on hormonal balance and fertility. She is passionate about simplifying science and helping women understand the nuances of their bodies, the impacts of nutrition and lifestyle, and the ways to restore balance after hormonal disruption. After facing her own hormone crisis—nearly a decade without a menstrual cycle—Jordan committed to healing herself naturally. Within months of regaining her cycle, she conceived and welcomed her first child. She now shares her knowledge to empower other women on their fertility and postpartum journeys.

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Instagram: @jordaninthesun

• Substack: jordaninthesun.substack.com

• Books & Resources:

• Nourishing Traditions — Sally Fallon Morrell

• Deep Nutrition — Dr. Cate Shanahan

• Real Food for Fertility — Lily Nichols & Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

• Health and Light — John Ott

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