HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic - podcast cover

HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P, holistic hormone coach, period experthappilyhormonal.buzzsprout.com

Worried your painful periods, low energy, and PMS mood swings will be with you until menopause? Do you want to have more energy, good periods, and a stable mood without taking birth control, a million supplements, or going on an unrealistic restrictive diet? Do you want to know where to start to balance your hormones naturally? You're in the right place. 

 

Happily Hormonal will help you unlock the secrets to:

 

Balancing hormones in motherhood with simple nourishment strategies

 

Using food to have better periods and less PMS, even with a busy schedule

 

Balancing blood sugar for more energy and less anxiety 

 

Getting rid of painful periods for good

 

Losing the drama of PMS week

 

Feeling more present and joyful

 

Increasing your capacity in motherhood and life 

 

Understanding your body and cycles on a deeper level

 

Having regular, pain-free periods and ovulation

 

Making more progesterone

 

Taking back control of your health and your hormones so you can show up as the woman you really want to be

 

Host Leisha Drews, RN, BSN, FDN-P and Holistic Hormone Coach, brings you realistic, actionable conversations so you can start to peel back the layers of hormone balance in a way that feels simple and doable for the first time ever, so you can have balanced hormones even as a busy mom.

 

CONTACT LEISHA:

 

Email: hello@leishadrews.com

 

Podcast guest inquiries: happilyhormonalpodcast@gmail.com

 

Website: www.leishadrews.com

 

IG: @leishadrews

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E222: 4 Simple Routine Shifts For Happier Hormones & Less PMS this Fall

A question for all my amazing mamas out there: Are you ready for the fall routine? It's fine if you're still figuring it out! Just a gentle nudge to remind you that now is the perfect time to shift some of that focus back onto yourself, not just the kids or everyone else in your life. I get it. Summer feels like this beautiful blur - slow mornings, late nights, kids everywhere, and routines flying out the window. Then suddenly, school is back, mornings feel like a sprint, and your hormones are l...

Aug 04, 202520 min

E221: BONUS - Hormone-Friendly Pre-Workout Nourishment (If You're Doing This Wrong, It Could Be Making Your Symptoms A Lot Worse)

I know you’ve had the question - “How do I nourish my body well before a workout without making it complicated?” If you’ve been skipping food in the morning, dragging yourself through your workouts, and wondering why you’re so wiped out, I have a secret for you: taking a pre-workout powder is not going to fix everything. Here’s what you really need: A focused and simple nourishment plan to get you those nutrients you need to crush your workout and the rest of your day, WHILE building happier hor...

Jul 31, 202513 min

E220: Why I Ditched Seed Cycling & What To Do Instead for Less PMS

I know you’ve scrolled through all of the hormone advice on social media and probably tried most of it - seed cycling, hormone supplements, and blue light glasses, but it’s NOT working. Your body is not broken. You're just stuck in a cycle of trendy fixes that never get to the root of the issue. Today, I’m sharing why I used to seed cycle and take all the hormone supplements, and why it never worked for me either. You’re not alone! You’ll learn: Why flax and pumpkin seeds aren’t the miracle fix ...

Jul 28, 202526 min

E219: Busy Life? This One Mistake Is Making Your Overwhelm, Exhaustion, And PMS Worse (And You Can Fix It)

Why does it feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough, and you just keep getting more exhausted? You’re holding everything together: the kids, the house, the meals, the work. On the outside, it might even look like you have it all together. But inside? You’re crumbling. You’re irritable, worn out, snapping at everyone, and the week before your period, it all feels even worse. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest mistake I see moms making, and why piling on more supplements, more...

Jul 21, 202518 min

E218: BONUS - Is It Really Just Your Hormones, or Is Your Thyroid the Missing Piece? With Nicole Fennell, RDN

What if the mood swings, the exhaustion, the weight gain, the painful periods aren’t just about your hormones after all? You’re exhausted before the day even starts. You can’t lose weight no matter how hard you try. You’re freezing when everyone else is fine. Your hair is thinning, your periods are a mess, and no one seems to have any real answers, just more tests and “you’re fine.” I see you. And you’re not crazy. In this conversation, I sit down with thyroid expert and registered dietitian nut...

Jul 17, 202539 min

E217: 3 Ways to Find Out If Estrogen Dominance Is Causing Your Period Cramps + PMS

What if all the things you’ve been doing to balance your hormones are actually backfiring? The supplements, the cleanses, the low-estrogen diets, the endless guessing — and still, the heavy bleeding, cramps, bloating, and mood swings just keep coming. When you’re hurting every month, it’s easy to assume too much estrogen is to blame. But treating the wrong thing can leave you feeling worse, not better. In this episode, I’ll walk you through three clear, proven ways to figure out if estrogen domi...

Jul 14, 202515 min

E216: Easy Nourishing Foods That Help with Painful Periods, PMS, and Low Energy

Let's make hormone balance easier with just a few simple foods this week. When cramps, PMS mood swings, and exhaustion hit every month, it’s hard not to feel like your body is working against you, but it's not! This episode is your gentle nudge to stop overcomplicating things and start somewhere simple. I’m sharing three of my favorite hormone-friendly foods (and why they work) — so you can feel more like yourself, even during your cycle. Here’s what you’ll learn: How a simple carrot salad can h...

Jul 07, 202519 min

E215: BONUS - Root Causes of Fibroids - Can They Really be Treated Naturally? With Dr. Luciana Silva

Dealing with fibroids and feeling stuck between surgery and suffering? You’ve tried to ignore it—the heavy periods, bloating, and pelvic pressure that make you dread your cycle. But deep down, you sense something isn’t right, and the answers you’ve received so far? They don’t seem to help. Maybe you’ve been offered birth control or an IUD, or even told that surgery is your only option. But no one has paused to ask why your body is developing fibroids in the first place or how your liver, gut, st...

Jul 03, 202536 min

E214: Do You Have These 4 Signs of a Healthy Period?

Have you ever been told your heavy bleeding, mood swings, acne, or exhaustion are just part of having a period? But deep down, you know something’s off. And you’re right! Many of us have been gaslit by doctors, by friends, even our own mothers, into believing that pain, fatigue, bloating, and mood swings are simply the price we pay for being a woman. But the truth is: your cycle is your body’s monthly report card. And it’s trying to tell you something. In this episode, I’m talking about what a t...

Jun 30, 202519 min

E213: How to control PMS anger/anxiety without adding more to your to-do list

Feel like you snap at your kids or get overwhelmed right before your period? It’s just your hormones speaking. When PMS hits, it can feel like your coping tools vanish. In this episode, I’ll share practical strategies for when PMS feels heavy—no willpower or restrictive diets needed. You’ll learn how: High expectations can worsen PMS symptoms To track your emotions for tough days To create a “PMS buffer zone” to manage mood swings and protect your energy Tune in for tips on navigating tough days...

Jun 23, 202525 min

E212: 3 Things You Need to Know to Make Your Next Period Better

Do you dread your period every month, only to be met with the same painful cramps and mood swings that never seem to let up? What if you’re missing three foundational pieces that could change …well, all of it? If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones naturally but still feel like you’re guessing, or throwing money at supplements hoping something will finally work, this one’s for you. Here's what you’ll learn: How to figure out what your main hormone imbalance is (hint: painful periods don’...

Jun 16, 202516 min

E211: Is Your Mom Guilt Actually Well-Founded? The Hidden Cost of Hormone Imbalances & PMS

Ever replayed the day in your head and thought, “Why did I snap like that?”. You love your kids with everything you’ve got—so why is it so hard to show up the way you want to? If you’re stuck in a cycle of mom guilt, irritation, and exhaustion, there’s a chance your hormones, not your parenting, are the real culprit. This episode goes beyond the surface to unpack how burnout and hormone imbalances are silently shaping your motherhood experience, and what to do about it. Here’s what you’ll learn:...

Jun 09, 202517 min

E210: Why ‘Slow Living’ Might Be the Missing Piece for Your Hormones And Your Sanity, with Stephanie O’Dea

Ever feel like slowing down is a luxury you can’t afford while juggling kids, a business, or an endless to-do list? You’re not alone - I’ve been in that same boat. What if the solution isn’t doing more, but doing less more intentionally? Here’s the truth: You can’t pour from an empty cup. When you’re always in go mode, your body pays the price, whether through exhaustion, mood swings, or missing out on precious moments. In this episode, slow living expert Stephanie O’Dea shares her wisdom: The "...

Jun 02, 202526 min

E209: BONUS - How to Make & Detox Hormones Well - DAY 5 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

Book a call or reach out on voxer to get your coaching questions answered before bootcamp bonuses and $200 off expire June 2nd! If you learned a lot this week but need a little clarity to wrap up everything you learned with a pretty bow...this one is for you boo. 😘 Today I'm putting the pieces together for long-term hormone balance, good periods, PMS free months, and energy for days. It all comes down to two things: 1. Making Hormones Well 2. Detoxing Hormones Well If you're wondering what that...

May 30, 202513 min

E208: How to Avoid Chronic Hormone Imbalances Becoming Chronic Disease - DAY 4 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

It’s day 4, the final day of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp, and I’m bringing you a little recap of the bootcamp alongside a deep dive into how hormone imbalances can lead to long-term chronic diseases – and how we can prevent that from happening. We covered several key hormone imbalances and their links to some very common chronic diseases. My goal was to stress the importance of addressing underlying causes rather than just masking symptoms for long-term health. Tune in for the key topics disc...

May 29, 202522 min

E207: PMS is NOT a Joke - Why It's Happening so You Can Fix It - DAY 3 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

It’s day 3 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp - if you've ever found yourself feeling more anxious, angry, sad, or all of the above before your period, then you need to tune in to hear WHY PMS is affecting you and what you can do to have stable moods all month long. In this episode I share some of the most causes of PMS symptoms – like estrogen dominance – as well as less common conditions such as changes in the GABA response in the body due to progesterone. Rather than just masking symptoms, my ...

May 28, 202518 min

E206: The Sneaky BTS of Low Energy & Energy Crashes - Blood Sugar & Cortisol Dysregulation - DAY 2 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

Welcome back to Day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp! If you've ever wondered why your energy is up and down and if your stress is REALLY affecting you negatively...this one is for you! In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it prioritizes stress hormones over sex hormones, leading to issues like low progesterone. Blood sugar imbalance can also trigger cortisol spikes and leave us feeling d...

May 27, 202522 min

E205: 4 Things Your Doctor Should Have Taught You About Your Hormones - DAY 1 Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp

Welcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment. I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical fluid around ovulation, or how symptoms like PMS, cramps, and mood changes can indicate hormone imbalance – and how we can handle that naturally, aka ...

May 26, 202521 min

E204: Your Ashwagandha & Stress Supplements Might be Making Your Chronic Stress Worse

Ever take ashwagandha to "fix" your stress, only to end up feeling just as exhausted (and maybe even worse hormonally)? Friend, I’ve been there too. If you’re relying on adaptogens to “fix” fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal chaos but still feel wired-and-tired, here’s what I want you to know: masking stress won’t heal your hormones. The duct-tape approach might help temporarily, but without addressing the root cause, you’re setting yourself up for a crash. In this episode, I’m breaking down: The...

May 19, 202522 min

E203: The Wrong Breakfast Could Be Your Whole Hormone Problem (You're Probably Making These Mistakes)

Do you feel like you’re eating a healthy breakfast but still crash by 10 AM or struggle with bad PMS and painful periods? The truth is, eating the wrong (healthy) breakfast might be behind irregular periods, hormonal acne, and low energy by lunchtime. The good news? It’s easy to fix. Today I'm telling you exactly what to change: My 3-part “hormone hero” breakfast formula to balance blood sugar, boost progesterone naturally, and fight off insulin resistance. Plus, I'll tell you exactly how much p...

May 12, 202521 min

E202: DUTCH Hormone Testing Deep Dive and Our Test Results with Dr. Heather Rhodes

Are PMS mood swings, hormonal acne, and painful periods wearing you down, all while doctors tell you your tests are "normal"? Your hormones might need more attention, and the Dutch test could help. The Dutch test is an at-home urine test that reveals if your estrogen levels are imbalanced and can identify low progesterone, adrenal fatigue, or insulin resistance affecting your energy and fertility. In this episode, Leisha and Dr. Heather Rhodes discuss Heather’s results to help you: Uncover hidde...

May 05, 202543 min

E201: Your Perimenopause Survival Guide: What Your Symptoms Really Mean And The MOST Effective (and Surprising) Fixes with Dr. Malaika Woods

Why does your period suddenly feel like a monthly punishment? If you’re in your 40s (or getting close) and noticing unexplained symptoms—from belly fat to burnout—you could be in perimenopause without realizing it. Worse? Common habits, like that nightly glass of wine, might unnecessarily complicate things. What if your PMS, irregular periods, or sudden weight gain aren’t just "part of getting older," but signs your hormones are crying for balance? In this episode, board-certified OB/GYN and fun...

Apr 28, 202535 min

E200: What I Wish I Knew About Hormones 10+ Years Ago - Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To

Are you fighting with your hormones and wondering what really makes a difference—and what just adds to the overwhelm? Whether you're struggling with acne, low energy, painful periods, PMS, or irregular cycles, or just trying to simplify your hormone journey, this episode is a reflection of all of the things I wish I had known when I first started balancing my hormones - or honestly before I even knew hormone balance was a thing. Key Takeaways: Discover why blood sugar balance is the true foundat...

Apr 21, 202520 min

E199: Simple Product Swaps that WON’T Break the Bank for Less PMS, Better Periods & More Energy

Overwhelmed by the endless "clean living" advice? Just want to know which swaps can help with estrogen dominance, painful periods, and hormonal acne? What if you could make a few changes to your daily routine to naturally balance your hormones without blowing your budget or driving yourself crazy? In this episode, Leisha breaks down the most impactful product swaps for your home, menstruation, and beauty routine. You’ll learn: The #1 period product upgrade that can ease cramps, heavy flow, and e...

Apr 14, 202526 min

E198: The MOST Effective Simple Fixes for Burnout, Anxiety, and Overwhelm in Motherhood with Michelle Grosser

Ever notice how your PMS goes from bad to unbearable when stressed? Or how your period seems to punish you extra hard after a crazy month? Your overwhelmed nervous system is stealing progesterone to make cortisol, fueling estrogen dominance, irregular cycles, and brutal PMS - all while keeping you exhausted. In this game-changing chat with burnout recovery coach (and former attorney) Michelle Grosser, you'll discover: The burnout-hormone connection: How a dysregulated nervous system sabotages pa...

Apr 07, 202540 min

E197: Are These Common Hormone Balance Supplements Helping Your PMS & Period Symptoms or Making Estrogen & Progesterone Imbalances Worse? with Dr. Heather Rhodes

Have you ever tried a "hormone-balancing" supplement for issues like PMS, painful periods, or estrogen dominance, only to find that nothing changed, or possibly even got worse? Trust me, you're not alone; Dr. Heather Rhodes and I witness this all the time in our practice. Here's the honest truth: Many popular supplements like DIM, Vitex, and even iron can backfire if you're using them wrong. In this episode, we're breaking down: Why DIM can actually CRASH your estrogen levels, and when it might ...

Mar 31, 202540 min

BONUS E196: Decrease Stress & Overwhelm During PMS and All Month Long with 3 Daily Habit Shifts, With Colleen Kachmann

Ever feel like you need that glass of wine (or third coffee) just to get through the day? What if your cravings stem from a stressed-out nervous system, not a lack of willpower? If you’re a high-achieving woman dealing with fatigue, PMS, or hormonal chaos, your nervous system might be the hidden culprit. Chronic stress can disrupt your body’s balance, driving you toward quick fixes like alcohol or caffeine, only to leave you more drained. In this episode, Colleen—a mindful drinking coach and bus...

Mar 27, 202528 min

E195: 3 Things You’re Doing to Cause Estrogen Dominance, PMS, and Painful Periods Without Even Realizing It

Do you ever feel confused about what your hormones are doing behind the scenes? If you're dealing with intense PMS, painful periods, or unexplained fatigue, estrogen dominance could be the reason. The tricky part? Some of the things you're doing every day could actually be making it worse—without you even realizing it. In this episode, we explore: How to tell if estrogen is working for you or against you throughout your cycle Three sneaky habits that can throw your hormones out of balance—and wh...

Mar 24, 202529 min

E194: Investigating Miscarriage, Infertility, and Gut Health Connections, with Allison Jordan FDN-P

Have you wondered if your fertility issues, gut problems, or hormone imbalances are more complex than you’ve been told? It’s frustrating to hear that they’re “normal,” especially if you’ve experienced a miscarriage. We know how painful that can be and we’re not here to blame you. We want to offer insights to help prevent future miscarriages . In this episode, gut health expert Allison Jordan shares her journey with chronic illness and fertility challenges, revealing important health triggers . Y...

Mar 17, 202542 min

E193: Is Low Progesterone Causing Your PMS, Short Cycles and Painful Periods?

Are your hormones making you feel like you’re losing it? If your cycles are erratic, PMS has you feeling overwhelmed, or you’re exhausted despite your efforts, your progesterone might be the culprit. In this episode, we'll explore why progesterone is crucial for your health —not just for pregnancy but also for mood, energy, and hormone balance. We'll discover how stress disrupts it and share simple ways to support your body without added stress. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why progesterone is more...

Mar 10, 202526 min
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