Hormone health doesn’t have to be confusing. In this episode I am joined by Kate Nguy, Women’s Hormone & Wellness Specialist, Certified Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner, Executive Director of the Menopause Mission, and host of Aligned Womb, Aligned You. We talk about about practical cycle syncing and hormone literacy so you can work with your body instead of against it.

We cover how to recognize your inner “seasons,” understand stress and cortisol’s role in midlife shifts, and advocate for yourself with targeted testing and simple daily habits. If you’ve ever been told your symptoms are “just part of being a woman,” this conversation will give you clarity, language, and tools.

 In this episode:

• What cycle syncing looks like across menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases—and how to align energy, productivity, relationships, and training with each phase
• Why hormone literacy is essential for navigating perimenopause and postmenopause (and how to spot red flags like debilitating period pain, persistent fatigue, and mood swings)
• The stress–hormone connection: cortisol, DHEA, nervous system regulation, and why midlife can feel different
• How to track your “fifth vital sign” (your cycle) and use data to guide nutrition, boundaries, and recovery
• When hormone testing does matter (and what to do if you’re told it can’t be tested)

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