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HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P, holistic hormone coach, period expert

223 episodes

2 weeks ago

A question for all my amazing mamas out there: Are you ready for the fall routine? It's fine if you're still figuring it out! Just a gentle nudge to remind you that now is the perfect time to shift some of that focus back onto yourself, not just the kids or everyone else in your life. I get it. Summer feels like this beautiful blur - slow mornings, late nights, kids everywhere, and routines flying out the window. Then suddenly, school is back, mornings feel like a sprint, and your hormones ar...

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A question for all my amazing mamas out there: Are you ready for the fall routine? It's fine if you're still figuring it out! Just a gentle nudge to remind you that now is the perfect time to shift some of that focus back onto yourself, not just the kids or everyone else in your life. I get it. Summer feels like this beautiful blur - slow mornings, late nights, kids everywhere, and routines flying out the window. Then suddenly, school is back, mornings feel like a sprint, and your hormones ar...

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HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E222: 4 Simple Routine Shifts For Happier Hormones & Less PMS this Fall

A question for all my amazing mamas out there: Are you ready for the fall routine? It's fine if you're still figuring it out! Just a gentle nudge to remind you that now is the perfect time to shift some of that focus back onto yourself, not just the kids or everyone else in your life. I get it. Summer feels like this beautiful blur - slow mornings, late nights, kids everywhere, and routines flying out the window. Then suddenly, school is back, mornings feel like a sprint, and your hormones ar...

2 weeks ago

19 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E221: BONUS - Hormone-Friendly Pre-Workout Nourishment (If You're Doing This Wrong, It Could Be Making Your Symptoms A Lot Worse)

I know you’ve had the question - “How do I nourish my body well before a workout without making it complicated?” If you’ve been skipping food in the morning, dragging yourself through your workouts, and wondering why you’re so wiped out, I have a secret for you: taking a pre-workout powder is not going to fix everything. Here’s what you really need: A focused and simple nourishment plan to get you those nutrients you need to crush your workout and the rest of your day, WHILE build...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E220: Why I Ditched Seed Cycling & What To Do Instead for Less PMS

I know you’ve scrolled through all of the hormone advice on social media and probably tried most of it - seed cycling, hormone supplements, and blue light glasses, but it’s NOT working. Your body is not broken. You're just stuck in a cycle of trendy fixes that never get to the root of the issue. Today, I’m sharing why I used to seed cycle and take all the hormone supplements, and why it never worked for me either. You’re not alone! You’ll learn: Why flax and pumpkin seeds aren’t the mi...

3 weeks ago

25 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E219: Busy Life? This One Mistake Is Making Your Overwhelm, Exhaustion, And PMS Worse (And You Can Fix It)

Why does it feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough, and you just keep getting more exhausted? You’re holding everything together: the kids, the house, the meals, the work. On the outside, it might even look like you have it all together. But inside? You’re crumbling. You’re irritable, worn out, snapping at everyone, and the week before your period, it all feels even worse. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest mistake I see moms making, and why piling on more supplements,...

1 month ago

18 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E218: BONUS - Is It Really Just Your Hormones, or Is Your Thyroid the Missing Piece? With Nicole Fennell, RDN

What if the mood swings, the exhaustion, the weight gain, the painful periods aren’t just about your hormones after all? You’re exhausted before the day even starts. You can’t lose weight no matter how hard you try. You’re freezing when everyone else is fine. Your hair is thinning, your periods are a mess, and no one seems to have any real answers, just more tests and “you’re fine.” I see you. And you’re not crazy. In this conversation, I sit down with thyroid expert and registered dietiti...

1 month ago

39 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E217: 3 Ways to Find Out If Estrogen Dominance Is Causing Your Period Cramps + PMS

What if all the things you’ve been doing to balance your hormones are actually backfiring? The supplements, the cleanses, the low-estrogen diets, the endless guessing — and still, the heavy bleeding, cramps, bloating, and mood swings just keep coming. When you’re hurting every month, it’s easy to assume too much estrogen is to blame. But treating the wrong thing can leave you feeling worse, not better. In this episode, I’ll walk you through three clear, proven ways to figure out if estrogen...

1 month ago

15 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E216: Easy Nourishing Foods That Help with Painful Periods, PMS, and Low Energy

Let's make hormone balance easier with just a few simple foods this week. When cramps, PMS mood swings, and exhaustion hit every month, it’s hard not to feel like your body is working against you, but it's not! This episode is your gentle nudge to stop overcomplicating things and start somewhere simple. I’m sharing three of my favorite hormone-friendly foods (and why they work) — so you can feel more like yourself, even during your cycle. Here’s what you’ll learn: How a simple carrot ...

1 month ago

18 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E215: BONUS - Root Causes of Fibroids - Can They Really be Treated Naturally? With Dr. Luciana Silva

Dealing with fibroids and feeling stuck between surgery and suffering? You’ve tried to ignore it—the heavy periods, bloating, and pelvic pressure that make you dread your cycle. But deep down, you sense something isn’t right, and the answers you’ve received so far? They don’t seem to help. Maybe you’ve been offered birth control or an IUD, or even told that surgery is your only option. But no one has paused to ask why your body is developing fibroids in the first place or how your liver, gut...

1 month ago

35 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E214: Do You Have These 4 Signs of a Healthy Period?

Have you ever been told your heavy bleeding, mood swings, acne, or exhaustion are just part of having a period? But deep down, you know something’s off. And you’re right! Many of us have been gaslit by doctors, by friends, even our own mothers, into believing that pain, fatigue, bloating, and mood swings are simply the price we pay for being a woman. But the truth is: your cycle is your body’s monthly report card. And it’s trying to tell you something. In this episode, I’m talking about what ...

1 month ago

19 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E213: How to control PMS anger/anxiety without adding more to your to-do list

Feel like you snap at your kids or get overwhelmed right before your period? It’s just your hormones speaking. When PMS hits, it can feel like your coping tools vanish. In this episode, I’ll share practical strategies for when PMS feels heavy—no willpower or restrictive diets needed. You’ll learn how: High expectations can worsen PMS symptomsTo track your emotions for tough daysTo create a “PMS buffer zone” to manage mood swings and protect your energyTune in for tips on navigating tough day...

1 month ago

24 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E212: 3 Things You Need to Know to Make Your Next Period Better

Do you dread your period every month, only to be met with the same painful cramps and mood swings that never seem to let up? What if you’re missing three foundational pieces that could change …well, all of it? If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones naturally but still feel like you’re guessing, or throwing money at supplements hoping something will finally work, this one’s for you. Here's what you’ll learn: How to figure out what your main hormone imbalance is (hint: painful p...

2 months ago

15 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E211: Is Your Mom Guilt Actually Well-Founded? The Hidden Cost of Hormone Imbalances & PMS

Ever replayed the day in your head and thought, “Why did I snap like that?”. You love your kids with everything you’ve got—so why is it so hard to show up the way you want to? If you’re stuck in a cycle of mom guilt, irritation, and exhaustion, there’s a chance your hormones, not your parenting, are the real culprit. This episode goes beyond the surface to unpack how burnout and hormone imbalances are silently shaping your motherhood experience, and what to do about it. Here’s what you’ll lea...

2 months ago

17 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E210: Why ‘Slow Living’ Might Be the Missing Piece for Your Hormones And Your Sanity, with Stephanie O’Dea

Ever feel like slowing down is a luxury you can’t afford while juggling kids, a business, or an endless to-do list? You’re not alone - I’ve been in that same boat. What if the solution isn’t doing more, but doing less more intentionally? Here’s the truth: You can’t pour from an empty cup. When you’re always in go mode, your body pays the price, whether through exhaustion, mood swings, or missing out on precious moments. In this episode, slow living expert Stephanie O’Dea shares her wisd...

2 months ago

24 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E209: BONUS - How to Make & Detox Hormones Well - DAY 5 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

Book a call or reach out on voxer to get your coaching questions answered before bootcamp bonuses and $200 off expire June 2nd! If you learned a lot this week but need a little clarity to wrap up everything you learned with a pretty bow...this one is for you boo. 😘 Today I'm putting the pieces together for long-term hormone balance, good periods, PMS free months, and energy for days. It all comes down to two things: 1. Making Hormones Well 2. Detoxing Hormones Well If you're wondering w...

2 months ago

13 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E208: How to Avoid Chronic Hormone Imbalances Becoming Chronic Disease - DAY 4 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

It’s day 4, the final day of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp, and I’m bringing you a little recap of the bootcamp alongside a deep dive into how hormone imbalances can lead to long-term chronic diseases – and how we can prevent that from happening. We covered several key hormone imbalances and their links to some very common chronic diseases. My goal was to stress the importance of addressing underlying causes rather than just masking symptoms for long-term health. Tune in for the key topics d...

2 months ago

21 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E207: PMS is NOT a Joke - Why It's Happening so You Can Fix It - DAY 3 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

It’s day 3 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp - if you've ever found yourself feeling more anxious, angry, sad, or all of the above before your period, then you need to tune in to hear WHY PMS is affecting you and what you can do to have stable moods all month long. In this episode I share some of the most causes of PMS symptoms – like estrogen dominance – as well as less common conditions such as changes in the GABA response in the body due to progesterone. Rather than just masking sym...

2 months ago

17 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E206: The Sneaky BTS of Low Energy & Energy Crashes - Blood Sugar & Cortisol Dysregulation - DAY 2 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

Welcome back to Day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp! If you've ever wondered why your energy is up and down and if your stress is REALLY affecting you negatively...this one is for you! In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it prioritizes stress hormones over sex hormones, leading to issues like low progesterone. Blood sugar imbalance can also trigger cortisol spikes and leave us...

2 months ago

21 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E205: 4 Things Your Doctor Should Have Taught You About Your Hormones - DAY 1 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

Welcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment. I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical fluid around ovulation, or how symptoms like PMS, cramps, and mood changes can indicate hormone imbalance – and how we can handle that naturally, a...

2 months ago

22 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E204: Your Ashwagandha & Stress Supplements Might be Making Your Chronic Stress Worse

Ever take ashwagandha to "fix" your stress, only to end up feeling just as exhausted (and maybe even worse hormonally)? Friend, I’ve been there too. If you’re relying on adaptogens to “fix” fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal chaos but still feel wired-and-tired, here’s what I want you to know: masking stress won’t heal your hormones. The duct-tape approach might help temporarily, but without addressing the root cause, you’re setting yourself up for a crash. In this episode, I’m b...

3 months ago

21 minutes

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

E203: The Wrong Breakfast Could Be Your Whole Hormone Problem (You're Probably Making These Mistakes)

Do you feel like you’re eating a healthy breakfast but still crash by 10 AM or struggle with bad PMS and painful periods? The truth is, eating the wrong (healthy) breakfast might be behind irregular periods, hormonal acne, and low energy by lunchtime. The good news? It’s easy to fix. Today I'm telling you exactly what to change: My 3-part “hormone hero” breakfast formula to balance blood sugar, boost progesterone naturally, and fight off insulin resistance. Plus, I'll tell you exa...

3 months ago

20 minutes