Melatonin isn't just a supplement you grab at the drugstore—it's a hormone. And it's doing so much more in your body than just making you drowsy at bedtime. From supporting ovulation and progesterone production to reducing menstrual migraines, helping with perimenopause sleep issues, and even promoting hair growth, melatonin is essential for women's hormonal health. In this episode, I'm breaking down what melatonin actually is, how it works, what suppresses it, and when (and if) you should supplement.
You're exhausted but wired at bedtime. Or you fall asleep fine, but jolt awake at 3 AM with your mind racing. If you're waking up at the same time every night and can't figure out why, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the midnight triangle—the intricate relationship between sleep, cortisol, and blood sugar that's keeping you awake. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with your mattress or pillow. This is your body sending you a loud SOS signal.
We say "I'm so busy" without realizing we're actually burned out. There's a massive difference between having a full schedule and being in full-blown hormonal burnout—and most of us don't recognize it until we're deep in it. In this episode, I'm walking you through the five hormone clues your body has been waving at you, trying to get your attention. Because burnout isn't just stress—it's when we self-abandon, and our hormones are screaming for help.
In this episode, I'm sharing why traditional January planning might be setting you up for burnout and how to plan your entire year in a way that honors BOTH the environmental seasons around you and your menstrual cycle within you.
In this episode, I'm breaking down why your January or February period might feel completely off—and it's all because of what's happening right now during the holidays.
In part two of my conversation with clinical pharmacist Dr. Katashia, we slow things down and get honest about the side effects women are actually experiencing on GLP-1s—and, more importantly, what you can do before and during treatment to protect your health, hormones, and muscle mass.
Discover what GLP-1s are and why women in perimenopause are using them for weight loss, insulin resistance, and metabolic health. Dr. Katashia Partee Kendrick, Clinical Pharmacist and Hormone Expert, breaks down the difference between Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, shares her personal experience at 48, and reveals the critical steps to take before starting. If you're doing everything right but still gaining weight, this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own inner autumn and sharing how this misunderstood season has become my favourite time in my life and in my business. We’re talking PMS, perimenopause, mood spirals, imposter syndrome, the mental load… and the quiet, powerful wisdom that lives underneath all of it.
In this episode, I sit down with Brandee Hommerding, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and host of the Healthy Buzz podcast, to talk about the powerful connection between gut health and hormone balance. Brandee breaks down why your digestive system is the foundation of your hormonal health, and what happens when things go wrong—from estrogen recirculation to the hidden impact of birth control on your microbiome.
What happens when your body forces you to stop ignoring the signs? Mary Tibbetts joins me for a raw, honest conversation about her journey with Multiple Sclerosis—from dismissing extreme fatigue and seizures to finally getting diagnosed and completely transforming how she lives.
This conversation dives into the nitty-gritty of sexual wellness, hormone health, and the intimate connections that so many of us struggle to talk about—even with our partners. Dr. Diane Mueller joins me to unpack how our menstrual cycles influence libido, why stress and cortisol wreak havoc on desire, and the profound difference between arousal and desire (spoiler: most women experience arousal before desire, not the other way around).
In this episode we're diving into why the holiday season is so particularly draining for women, what's happening hormonally when we push through, and most importantly, what we can actually do about it. This is a conversation about self-care, boundaries, and using your cycle as your secret weapon to navigate the chaos.
Your menstrual cycle isn't just an inconvenient monthly visitor - it's your body's most sophisticated communication system, delivering detailed health insights every single cycle. In this episode, I breaks down how to decode what your cycle is really telling you about your stress levels, blood sugar balance, thyroid health, gut function, and overall well-being.
After a two-month break, I’m back on the mic — and today I’m peeling back the curtain on what really went down this summer. I stepped away from the grind, embraced slower living, and witnessed something powerful: my hormones started to heal.
This episode is an honest reflection on what happens when we let go of the “go-go-go” mentality and give our bodies what they actually need. If you’ve ever felt addicted to productivity or stuck in burnout, this one’s for you.
In this episode of Aligned Womb, Aligned You, I chat with Allana Bykes, a neurodiversity coach and co-founder of Candor Diversity Group, about the often-overlooked intersection of ADHD, estrogen, and menopause. Allana, who has lived experience with ADHD and dyslexia, delves into how hormonal shifts, particularly during perimenopause, can significantly affect ADHD symptoms, often in ways that are hard to understand or manage without the right tools.
Nicole and I dive into why the medical system often fails women when it comes to hormone health and how so many women find themselves dismissed, gaslit, or left without answers after just a 15-minute appointment with their doctor. We discuss the glaring gaps in medical education, the importance of looking beyond the pill, and why we need to take our health into our own hands—and trust our bodies.
In this heartfelt and powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Katashia Kendrick—pharmacist turned integrative wellness practitioner—to unpack the often silent and isolating journey of fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, and hysterectomy. Katashia courageously shares her personal health story, one that spans decades of pain, misdiagnosis, and emotional grief, and how she turned it into a mission to help women better understand their bodies and reclaim their power.
In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Apollonia Gallegos, founder of Mi Hita, a movement and platform dedicated to reclaiming the wisdom of the XX chromosomes and celebrating the female journey. Apollonia brings her deep background in education, doula work, fertility awareness, and yoga to the table as we explore how to bridge modern hormonal health with the ancient practices that once honoured every stage of womanhood.
In this episode, parenting coach Wendy Snyder shares powerful tools for stressed and overwhelmed moms. Learn how to move from reactive to responsive parenting, manage strong-willed kids with compassion, and break cycles of guilt and perfectionism. Discover how connection-based strategies can transform your home life.
If you’ve ever been curious about how magnets can support your body, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and even assist with lymphatic drainage, this episode is a must-listen. Danielle shares practical, easy-to-use biomagnetic techniques that can help keep your breasts healthy and your body in balance—all from the comfort of your home.