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Confidently Balance Your Hormones

Welcome to "Confidently Balance Your Hormones" – the podcast that empowers incredible women like you to embrace natural approaches for hormonal balance and whole-body wellness. I'm your host, Dee Davidson, FDN-P — a board certified functional health practitioner, holistic health guide, and woman who gets it. After navigating my own fertility struggles, hormonal weight gain, and the rollercoaster of perimenopause and now living fully in my 50s, I understand firsthand the frustrations and symptoms that come with hormonal imbalance — and I also know how to help you overcome them. In each episode, we explore real-life topics around hormone health, functional lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle strategies, the mind-body connection, and powerful, sustainable tools to support your health. This is a whole health approach rooted in science and compassion. If you're tired of feeling hijacked by mood swings, low energy, or stubborn weight, and you’re ready to understand what’s actually going on in your body — this space is for you. 💛 Visit www.confidentlyloveyourself.com to learn more about me and grab some of my favorite free tools inside the Wellness Toolkit to help you get started today. Subscribe now to Confidently Balance Your Hormones and join a community of empowered women stepping into their best years with clarity, strength, and confidence. Your healing journey is personal — but you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s redefine midlife. Let’s restore balance. Let’s do it together. It's your birthright!
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Episodes

You Can’t Workout to Beat Your Labs: Joanne’s Wake-Up Call on Blood Sugar & A1C

Join Board Certified Functional Health Practitioner Dee Davidson , FDN-P as she sits down with her past client Joanne, who shares her surprising journey after receiving lab results post-annual physical. From the outside, Joanne looked like the picture of health—fit, active, eating mostly clean, and full of life. But her A1C told a different story: it was elevated, leaving her mind boggled and confused. In this episode, Joanne opens up about: What she learned about blood sugar regulation (hint: i...

Aug 18, 202546 minEp. 96

The Power of Gratitude in Healing, Vitality, and Hormone Balance- Guest Kim Angeli

In this uplifting episode, Board-Certified Functional Health Practitioner Dee Davidson , FDN-P is joined by Gratitude Coach Kim Angeli to explore how a daily gratitude practice can transform your health from the inside out. Together, they discuss how gratitude rewires the brain, calms the nervous system, boosts vitality, and even supports hormonal balance. Whether you're navigating chronic stress, low energy, mood swings, or hormonal shifts, this conversation will empower you with simple, resear...

Aug 11, 202533 minEp. 95

Healing Hormones & The Endocannabinoid System with Sherri Mack, RN

In this powerful episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , Dee Davidson , FDN-P sits down with cannabis nurse pioneer Sherri Mack, BSN-RN , to explore the often-overlooked link between the endocannabinoid system , plant medicine , and hormonal health . With over 35 years of nursing experience—and 25 of those in holistic care—Sherri brings a wealth of knowledge on how to support the body’s natural healing mechanisms through integrative therapies , including cannabis and CBD. They dtalk about...

Aug 04, 202540 minEp. 94

Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance: Reduce PMS, Regulate Periods & Support Natural Cycles With Dee Davidson, FDN-P

In this episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , Board-Certified Functional Health Practitioner Dee Davidson shares how a simple, food-based practice— seed cycling —can help reduce PMS symptoms, regulate irregular periods, support women with PCOS, and create deeper hormone harmony at any stage of life. If you’ve ever wondered why your cycle feels unpredictable, exhausting, or downright frustrating… you’re not alone. From mood swings and acne to bloating, cramps, and cravings, poor sleep, t...

Jul 28, 202524 minEp. 93

The Functional Health Approach Could Be the Missing Link in Your Healing Journey

Are you sick of hearing “Your labs are normal” — even though you feel anything but? In this episode, Board-Certified Functional Health Practitioner Dee Davidson, FDN-P breaks down the key differences between functional health and the traditional medicine model — and why so many people are falling through the cracks. Dee Davidson shares: Why “Eat less, move more” is an outdated and harmful recommendation The real truth about cholesterol, fat, and red meat How functional lab testing helps uncover ...

Jul 21, 202520 minEp. 92

Solving the Sleep Struggle: How Carla Fixed Her Energy and Got Her Life Back With Functional Labs

In this powerful episode, Functional Health Practitioner Dee Davidson sits down with her client Carla , who was once stuck in a cycle of poor sleep, daily energy crashes, and chronic overwhelm — until she decided to dig deeper. Hear how just a few baseline functional labs uncovered hidden stressors and key nutrient deficiencies that were holding Carla back from feeling her best. You’ll learn how simple shifts, guided by personalized data, helped Carla sleep better, regain steady energy, and fina...

Jul 14, 202549 minEp. 90

50+ Years of Wisdom: Holistic Health Lessons from Dee Davidson, FDN-P

In this special birthday episode, Functional Health Practitioner Dee Davidson, FDN-P celebrates turning anotehr year wiser by sharing the most powerful holistic wellness insights, biohacks, mindset shifts and life lessons she's gathered over five decades of living, learning, healing, and guiding others. From navigating hormone shifts and burnout to reclaiming energy, joy, and purpose—Dee opens up about the ah-ha moments that changed everything and the simple practices she swears by to stay groun...

Jul 07, 202529 minEp. 91

The Most Common Functional Labs I Order (And Why)

In this episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , board-certified Functional Health Practitioner Dee Davidson breaks down the top functional labs she uses most often in practice — and exactly when and why she recommends them. If you’ve ever felt confused about testing (Do I really need one? Which one? What will it tell me?), this episode is your guide. Dee walks you through: 🔬 The most popular labs she orders for her clients 📊 What each test reveals about your body and health ⏱ When to or...

Jun 30, 202527 minEp. 89

A Peek Inside My Daily Routine for Balanced Hormones & a Healthy, Energized Life

Dee Davidson—Board Certified Functional Health Practitioner—pulls back the curtain and shares her personal daily routine that keeps her hormones in check, her mind clear, and her soul grounded through the ups and downs of midlife. From morning intentions and sunlight to joyful movement, strategic supplements, and wind-down rituals—Dee walks you through what a typical day looks like (and how she keeps it realistic and flexible ). You’ll hear how she manages energy, stress, and productivity withou...

Jun 23, 202531 minEp. 88

The Hidden Link Between Pelvic Floor & Hormone Health

In this empowering episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , Dee Davidson , Functional Health Practitioner, sits down with Dr. Kaline Mulvihill to uncover the often-overlooked connection between pelvic floor health and hormone balance. Dr. Kaline brings her expertise as a holistic pelvic floor specialist to explain how tension, weakness, or dysfunction in the pelvic floor can directly impact your hormonal system, especially during key life phases like postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond. ...

Jun 16, 202538 minEp. 87

Fatigue to Thriving: Laurie’s Journey with Functional Lab Testing and Holistic Health

In this powerful episode of Confidently Balance your Hormones , Dee Davidson, FDN-P , welcomes her client Laurie to share her personal journey with functional medicine and holistic health. When Laurie first came to Dee, she was prescribed levothyroxine for her thyroid but wanted to support her body more naturally—napping daily, unable to lose weight, and not feeling like herself. She knew there had to be a better way. Together, they explored functional lab testing, customized self-treat protocol...

Jun 09, 202539 minEp. 86

From Prescriptions to Prevention: How Lifestyle Medicine Creates Lasting Change and Helps Your Hormones With Dr. Ann Hester

In this inspiring and insightful episode, Dee Davidson, FDN-P , sits down with the incredible Dr. Ann Hester to explore her journey from traditional internal medicine to becoming a passionate advocate for Lifestyle Medicine . With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Hester shares why she shifted her focus toward helping women reclaim their power through simple yet transformational changes in daily habits. Together, they talk about: What led Dr. Hester to question the “sick care” model of m...

Jun 02, 202534 minEp. 85

Energy & Embodiment: Healing Hormones Through Reiki and Dance

In this episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , board-certified Functional Health Practitioner Dee Davidson sits down with embodiment and energy healer Phyllis Simonetta to explore how holistic practices like Reiki healing and ecstatic dance can support hormone balance , emotional well-being, and deeper mind-body connection. Together, Dee and Phyllis talk about the science and soul of holistic health , discussing how embodiment practices release stored trauma, regulate the nervous system,...

May 26, 202532 minEp. 84

Ready for Baby? How to Prepare Your Body & Uncover What Might Be Preventing Pregnancy & Successful Outcome

In this must-listen episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , functional health practitioner Dee Davidson, FDN-P, shares a holistic health approach to preparing your body for pregnancy—and why traditional methods often fall short. Whether you're actively trying to conceive or simply planning ahead, Dee walks you through the key foundations that support fertility, including hormone balance, gut health, nutrient absorption, and detox pathways. She also highlights common functional blocks that...

May 19, 202521 minEp. 83

Midlife Vitality & Mineral Mastery with Dee Davidson, FDN-P & Client Allison

In this empowering episode, Dee Davidson, FDN-P , sits down with her client Allison to discuss the transformative benefits of annual HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing and how it can be a game-changer in anyone’s preventive health strategy. Together, they share real-life insights on how HTMA reveals vital voids and healing opportunities that standard labs often miss — making it a foundational tool for sustained wellness. Allison opens up about her own holistic journey leading up to midl...

May 12, 202543 minEp. 82

Learn About A Newfound Biohacking Gem — Modern Wellness in Massachusetts

In this inspiring episode, Dee Davidson, FDN-P , interviews the brilliant minds behind Modern Wellness , a cutting-edge wellness studio located inside the historic Saxonville Mills in Framingham, MA. As a passionate advocate for functional health and biohacking, Dee is always seeking out the best places supporting full-body detox, recovery, and nervous system regulation—and this gem delivers. During the conversation, the founders of Modern Wellness share how their mission goes beyond relaxation....

May 05, 202536 minEp. 81

Daily Habits for Hormone Balance with Dee Davidson, FDN-P

In this empowering solo episode, Board Certified Functional Health Practitioner, Dee Davison shares her daily go-to habits for balancing hormones naturally — rooted in functional medicine , lab testing , and holistic health principles . From morning mindset rituals to blood sugar-friendly meals and mineral support, Dee walks you through simple, science-backed actions that support your body’s natural hormone rhythms — whether you're navigating your cycle, perimenopause, or just craving better ene...

Apr 28, 202526 minEp. 80

Sixty Is Just the Beginning – Functional Medicine, Longevity & Living On Purpose

In this empowering episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , Dee Davidson, FDN-P, sits down with author and mindset advocate Allison Davis to talk all things longevity, purpose, and personal transformation after 60 . Allison shares the inspiration behind her book, Sixty Is a Good Start , and opens up about her own journey of rediscovering identity, building healthy habits, and embracing a second act of life with intention . You’ll hear powerful insights on how to: Use functional medicine as...

Apr 21, 202535 minEp. 79

The Power of Muscle & Hormones in Midlife & Beyond

In this episode, Dee Davidson, FDN-P welcomes Ashley Selman, founder of SeliStrength, to discuss the vital connection between muscle and hormones—especially as we navigate perimenopause and menopause. Ashley shares how Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training can positively impact human growth hormone (HGH) production, promoting heart health, hormone balance, metabolism, weight loss, energy, and muscle growth. Ashley has worked with women of all backgrounds, from former Olympians like Jackie Joyner...

Apr 14, 202534 minEp. 78

How Nervous System Regulation Impacts Your Hormones

Did you know your nervous system plays a huge role in balancing your hormones? In this episode, Dee Dadvidson, FDN-P sits down with Kate Starr to explore the powerful connection between nervous system regulation and hormone health. We share how chronic stress, past trauma, and daily habits impact your endocrine system—and, more importantly, what you can do to support your body. Kate shares practical tools to calm your nervous system, improve resilience, and create a foundation for lasting hormon...

Apr 07, 202531 minEp. 77

Thyroid Health, Autoimmunity & The Gluten Connection

In this powerhouse episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , I sit down with a mentor and FDN colleague, Whitney Morgan, to discuss thyroid health, Hashimoto’s, and the impact of gluten on the body. Whitney shares her personal health journey—from battling multiple autoimmune conditions to reclaiming her health through functional medicine. We discuss why so many thyroid issues go undiagnosed, how lab results can be misleading, and the key differences between Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. W...

Mar 31, 202537 minEp. 76

Optimizing Health with Fuctional Medicine – Steph’s Journey

Optimizing Health in Your 20s with Functional Medicine – Steph’s Journey In this episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , Dee Davidson sits down with her client, Steph, a twenty-something passionate about holistic health and proactive wellness. Steph shares her experience navigating functional lab testing to uncover valuable insights about her body, hormones, and overall well-being. Together, Dee and Steph discuss the power of functional medicine in identifying early imbalances, the role o...

Mar 24, 202530 minEp. 75

The Power of Cold Therapy for Hormone Balance & Holistic Health

In this episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones , Kris Rice sits down with Dee Davidson, FDN-P, to explore the science-backed benefits of cold therapy and its impact on hormone balance, metabolism, and overall well-being. Dee shares how cold exposure—from ice baths to cold showers—can reduce inflammation, boost circulation, support overall health, and enhance resilience. They also talk about how functional health practitioners are using cold therapy as a natural tool to optimize nervous sys...

Mar 17, 202525 minEp. 74

Unlocking Optimal Health with Functional Labs featuring Dee Davidson, FDN-P

In this insightful episode, Dee Davidson, a skilled Functional Health Practitioner (FDN-P), who dives deep into the world of functional lab testing. Dee breaks down the key differences between functional labs and traditional labs, highlighting why functional testing is crucial for staying ahead of disease and promoting long-term wellness. Dee shares her top five must-have functional labs, explaining how each one provides invaluable insights into your body's inner workings — from hormone balance ...

Mar 10, 202529 minEp. 73

Gut Health, IBS/IBD & The Gut-Hormone Connection

Bloating, unpredictable digestion, hormonal chaos—oh my! If you've ever felt like your gut has a mind of its own, you're not alone. In this episode, Dee Davidson is bringing in her fellow FDN-P and gut health expert Courtney Cowie to break down what’s really going on in your gut when IBS, IBD, and hormone imbalances collide. Courtney loves helping people heal their gut naturally and holistically! We’re talking about: 💩 The real deal behind IBS /IBD 🦠 How gut dysfunction can throw your hormones...

Mar 03, 202537 minEp. 72

Balancing Your Thyroid Naturally: A Functional Medicine Approach

Thyroid issues are skyrocketing, especially for women over 40, leaving many feeling exhausted, struggling with weight, and frustrated with limited answers from traditional medicine. In this episode, Dee Davidson , FDN-P, a holistic health practitioner specializing in women’s health, explores why thyroid imbalances happen, the hidden factors impacting thyroid function—like gut health, gluten sensitivity, toxins and mineral depletion—and how to support your thyroid naturally. We’ll also discuss ad...

Feb 24, 202525 minEp. 71

Why Am I So Exhausted? Understanding the Hidden Causes of Low Energy

In this episode, Dee Davidson, FDN-P, welcomes her client Julie to share her powerful journey of whole health healing and transformation. Julie came to Dee feeling exhausted, unsure how to support her body beyond the standard medical approach of prescription medication. Through functional lab testing and a functional medicine approach, she discovered the deeper root causes of her symptoms—leading to 20 pounds of weight loss, renewed energy, and a complete life shift. But the transformation didn’...

Feb 17, 202537 minEp. 70

Nurturing Your Inner Goddess: The Power of Self-Love

In this heartfelt episode, Dee Davidson, FDN-P shares her personal journey of rediscovering self-love after an unexpected divorce. Navigating through pain and uncertainty, she found herself facing deep-rooted patterns of people-pleasing and self-abandonment that had kept me disconnected from my true essence. This experience taught her the profound importance of coming back home to herself—embracing wholeness, healing, and setting boundaries that honored her needs. Dee explores how practicing sel...

Feb 10, 202545 minEp. 69

How Your Thoughts, Energy and Beliefs Shape Your Hormones and Symptoms

In this transformative episode of the Confidently Balance Your Hormones podcast, host Dee Davidson, FDN-P, has a special conversation about the connection between mind, body, and spirit with special guest Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon. A naturopathic doctor, quantum scientist, theologian, and author of The Science of Miracles: RE-Membering the Frequency of Love , Dr. Sharnael shares her inspiring journey from navigating severe health challenges to becoming a global advocate for conscious living a...

Feb 03, 202531 minEp. 68

Connecting Emotional Wounds to Physical Symptoms and Functional Health

In this powerful and enlightening episode, Dee Davidson is joined by Lori, a Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Coach and owner of State of Grace Wellness in Uxbridge, MA. Lori shares her incredible journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse, crippling anxiety, and chronic illness, and how Eastern Medicine and alternative healing modalities transformed her life. With over 20 years of experience, Lori guides clients in healing on the mind, body, spirit, and soul levels. Her compassionate empowerme...

Jan 27, 202539 minEp. 67
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