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717. Prevent Pregnancy Without the Pill: Real Options That Won't Mess Up Your Hormones

Release Date: 04/07/2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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Let’s just say it: navigating birth control options without wanting to be on birth control can feel... confusing at best and isolating at worst.

You’re not alone if you've ever thought: "I’m not ready for a baby, but I don’t want to be on the pill. What do I even do?"

I feel the same way — from being put on the pill at 15, to learning the hard way that my unique uterus couldn't handle an IUD (yes, in the stirrups, mid-appointment 😳), to eventually making the decision for my husband to get a vasectomy.

But here’s the real kicker:

No one ever really taught me (or us) how to listen to my body.

So if you're in that weird space of:

not ready for kids
wanting hormone balance
and not feeling aligned with hormonal birth control...

...this is your gentle nudge that there are other ways.

Here are some natural options:

Barrier methods (yes, they still exist — and they're legit)
Natural family planning (aka, syncing up with your body’s rhythm)
Tracking ovulation with more than just a guess
And most importantly... learning your body’s cycle like a superpower 🦸‍♀️

Because when you work with your body instead of silencing it, magic happens. ✨

And if you’re sitting there thinking, “Okay, cool... but how do I even start?” — I got you.

I’ve got a 6 month hormone transformation program — from meal guides, supplements, cycle syncing and individual guidance — all the things that should’ve been taught to us at an earlier age.

Because you deserve to feel confident in your choices. Supported in your body. Empowered in your decisions.

Ready to take transform your hormones, energy and health? Join the waitlist for the 6 Month Female Hormone Solution here: https://drbethwestie.com/fhs-waitlist/

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