703. The Ugly Truth Behind Painful Periods
The Female Health Solution Podcast
Release Date: 02/17/2025
732. What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Your Hormones
The Female Health Solution Podcast
You’ve been told, “Your labs look normal.” But you’re dragging through your days, snapping over nothing, wide awake at 2 a.m., and feeling like a stranger in your own body. So what's this really about? “Normal” isn’t the whole story. Most standard lab tests are designed to rule out disease. They’re not built to uncover the root cause of fatigue, hormone imbalances, anxiety, stubborn weight, or burnout. That’s why so many women are left thinking: “Something’s wrong, but no one can find it.” It’s not you. It’s your labs. Standard blood work often misses: cortisol...
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731. Why Your Labs Look Fine—But You Don’t Feel Fine
The Female Health Solution Podcast
If you're maintaining a healthy lifestyle—regular exercise, balanced nutrition, minimal alcohol—and still experiencing fatigue, weight fluctuations, digestive issues, and hormonal symptoms, you're not alone. This was Jenny's experience. After two years of persistent health challenges, she came to us as a last resort. She had already spent thousands of dollars on care that didn’t produce results. No comprehensive testing. No targeted interventions. Just more supplements and generic advice. Her case wasn’t unusual. What made the difference was data. Through our 1:1 program, Jenny...
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730. MTHFR: What It Is and Why It's Messing With Your Health
The Female Health Solution Podcast
Let’s talk about something that gets tossed around a lot in the world of women’s health — MTHFR. You might have heard it mentioned in conversations about fatigue, fertility struggles, anxiety, or detox issues… but what is it really? And how do you know if it’s affecting you? Let’s break it down together. 👉 So, What is MTHFR? MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (say that three times fast). It’s an enzyme your body uses to process folate (vitamin B9) and regulate something called homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart health. But here’s where it gets even...
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729. What They Don’t Tell You: The Truth Behind Medical Product Inserts with Alexandra from Just The Inserts
The Female Health Solution Podcast
In this episode, I sat down with Alexandra from Just the Inserts for a conversation I’ve been dying to have for years. We talked about informed consent, what those tiny manufacturer inserts actually say, and why so much important information gets lost in our current healthcare system. Alexandra shares how her own experience as a new mom led her to dig deep into the data and turn complex, overlooked info into clear, empowering resources for women. We also unpack the business side of medicine, how it affects the care you receive, and why you have way more power in your healthcare choices than...
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728. Hair Loss, Poor Sleep, No Energy: What's Behind It All
The Female Health Solution Podcast
I need to tell you about Brenda. When she first came to me, she was done. Exhausted, burned out, frustrated. She felt like she was living in a body she didn’t recognize anymore — and no matter how “healthy” she tried to be, nothing was working. ✔️ Her hair was thinning. ✔️ Her weight was climbing. ✔️ She couldn’t sleep. ✔️ Her energy was nonexistent. ✔️ Her cycles were all over the place. And she kept thinking, “Maybe it’s just stress… maybe it’ll pass.” But it didn’t. What Brenda didn’t realize was that years of unaddressed hormone shifts — from...
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727. Why Am I So Tired? The Labs Every Woman Needs
The Female Health Solution Podcast
Being exhausted every day is not normal. Not the “I need a little nap” kind of tired. I’m talking about the kind of exhaustion where: You can’t do the grocery store + make dinner in the same day. Folding a load of laundry feels like climbing a mountain. You cancel plans (again) because you just can’t. And when you bring it up? You get told: “Maybe you’re just stressed.” “It's just getting older” "That's just part of being a woman. No. You are not crazy for feeling this way. And you deserve answers. Your energy levels are the result of so many pieces...
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726. Fatigue, Weight Gain & Mood Swings Out of Nowhere? Here’s What’s Really Going On
The Female Health Solution Podcast
Have you ever found yourself thinking: “I’m not doing anything different… but all of a sudden I’m exhausted, gaining weight, snapping at everyone, and feeling like a shell of myself. What is going on?!” If this sounds like you — please know you’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. I hear this story from women all the time. ➡️ You’re eating well. ➡️ You’re moving your body. ➡️ You’re getting to bed on time. ➡️ And yet — you wake up drained. Mood swinging like crazy. Feeling disconnected from yourself and your people. And when you ask for help?...
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725. How to Break Cycles, Get Sober, and Reclaim Your Story with Dr. Samantha Harte
The Female Health Solution Podcast
As a physical therapist, Samantha spent years treating bodies in pain. But what she uncovered was that so many of her patients — high achievers, athletes, professionals — weren’t just dealing with physical symptoms. They were carrying deep emotional wounds: perfectionism, people-pleasing, addiction to productivity, and shame. And it wasn’t just in their heads. It was in their nervous systems. In her new book, Breaking the Circuit, she shares: ✨ Her personal journey through addiction recovery, grief, and self-forgiveness ✨ How trauma patterns live in the body and affect our health...
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724. Protein Pacing: The Simplest Way to Balance Your Hormones
The Female Health Solution Podcast
Let’s clear something up right now — if you’ve been feeling off with your hormones… whether it’s bloating, mood swings, poor sleep, stubborn weight, low energy, or unpredictable cycles… there’s one simple thing you might be overlooking: PROTEIN. I know, you’ve probably heard that protein’s important. But do you really know why it matters for your hormones? Most women don’t — and it’s costing them. 👉 Here’s how protein impacts your hormones at every level: ✨ Hormone Production: Your body literally builds hormones out of amino acids (the building blocks of...
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723. Burnout, Brain Fog, No Libido? It’s Not Just Stress...
The Female Health Solution Podcast
Let’s talk about burnout — the kind that makes you feel mentally fried, physically drained, and like even getting through your to-do list is a monumental task. Here’s the thing nobody tells you: burnout isn’t just “being stressed out.” It’s a physiological hormonal crisis happening in your body. By the time most women hit burnout, it’s not just about being tired. It’s about your adrenals, cortisol, dopamine, testosterone, and progesterone all taking a nosedive — and your body sending up all the flares. 👉 Ever felt like you’re dragging yourself through the day? 👉 No...
info_outlineWhy do periods sometimes feel like someone is stabbing you with a hot poker? (Not dramatic at all, right?) You’re doubled over, your lower back is in knots, you feel nauseous, you’ve got a headache brewing—it’s like your body throws a full-on tantrum once a month.
So, why is this happening? And more importantly, how do we make it stop?
First, know this: pain = inflammation. When your period starts, your hormone levels drop suddenly. This is supposed to happen, but if your body isn’t flushing out excess estrogen properly (ahem, hello estrogen dominance), it can cause major inflammation. And guess what? Your period is also a detox process. So if your liver and gut (the MVPs of detoxing) aren’t working efficiently, your system gets backed up—kind of like a clogged drain. And what happens when a drain gets clogged? Everything overflows and makes a mess. That’s your period pain.
Oh, and here’s a fun fact: Your uterus doubles in size before your period. Yep, you read that right. It’s pushing up against your bladder, intestines, and all that soft tissue. If there’s any scar tissue or fibroids in the mix, that pressure gets even worse. No wonder it feels like your whole lower half is waging war against you!
So, what can you do?
You don’t have to suffer through this every month! Here’s where we start:
✨ Reduce inflammation every day – This isn’t just a period-week problem. Cutting back on alcohol, processed foods, and endocrine disruptors (aka hormone messers) helps lower inflammation all month long.
🔥 Support your detox pathways – Your liver and gut need some love. Start with nutrient-dense foods, hydration, and a DUTCH hormone test to see exactly where you need support.
💡 Use targeted relief tools – Heating pads, red light therapy, dry brushing, and lymphatic drainage are game-changers for pain relief and inflammation control.
🌿 Cycle support – Seed cycling, hormone-balancing tinctures, and proper mineral intake can make a HUGE difference in regulating your hormones naturally.
And listen, I know this can feel overwhelming. Like, where do you even start?! That’s exactly why I created my 12 Week Hormone Solution program—to guide you through these changes step by step so you’re not stuck Googling “how to survive my period” every month.
If your periods are getting worse, now is the time to take action. Registration is open for a limited time and I won't be offering this again until October.
Click here to join us:
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