In this episode, we’re talking about something that impacts energy, hormones, mood, and cravings more than most people realize: blood sugar. We walk through how blood sugar works, the role insulin plays, and why consistent nourishment matters far more than perfection. I also share what I’m seeing in client work, things like how macronutrients, minerals, and total intake all work together to support steady energy and calmer cravings.

This episode isn’t about rigid rules or micromanaging food. It’s about learning how to support your body in a way that feels sustainable, grounded, and responsive to what it’s asking for physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why blood sugar regulation matters for hormones and daily energy
• How skipping meals and under-eating quietly disrupt stability
• The role of insulin and consistent eating patterns
• Why protein, carbs, and fats all matter and why none of them work alone
• How mineral status influences cravings and blood sugar swings
• What cravings often signal about nutrient needs
• The connection between stress, emotions, and blood sugar balance

If you’ve ever felt tired, shaky, moody, or stuck in cycles of cravings and crashes, this episode will help you understand what’s happening and where to start supporting your body more intentionally.

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In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour podcast, I’m talking about something that quietly influences everything in our health: seasonal rhythms. This conversation about what it actually looks like to live in sync with the natural rhythms God designed our bodies to follow. From light exposure and sleep to food, minerals, and daily routines, so much of hormone balance comes back to alignment, not force.

We talk about circadian rhythms and why light matters more than we’ve been taught, how modern life pulls us out of sync with the earth, and what that means for hormone production, energy, and mood. This episode isn’t about doing life “perfectly” or moving off the grid. It’s about becoming more aware of the signals your body is giving you and making small, realistic shifts that bring more steadiness, safety, and support.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why your body thrives on rhythm, not constant stimulation
• How light exposure influences hormones and circadian health
• Simple ways to support your rhythm in the morning and evening
• What eating seasonally and locally actually supports in the body
• Why minerals matter more than we realize in modern life
• The connection between iron, copper, and overall vitality
• How honoring natural rhythms can be both practical and spiritual

If you’ve been feeling a little off, disconnected, or tired in ways that don’t make sense, this episode is an invitation to slow down and reconnect not by adding more, but by aligning more closely with what your body was designed to need.

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Here’s the thing: many women are not eating enough to support their hormones, even when they’re eating “clean,” prioritizing protein, and taking all the right supplements. I see this constantly in client work, and I’ve lived it myself. If your body doesn’t have enough fuel, it can’t make hormones well, especially progesterone, no matter how hard you’re trying to do everything “right.”

This episode of The Hormone Happy Hour, is all about understanding what enough actually means for your body, why under-eating is so common (and often unintentional), and how strategic, intentional increases in food can be one of the most supportive things you do for hormone balance. We also talk about reverse dieting, metabolic individuality, and why blanket calorie advice almost always misses the mark.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why eating “clean” doesn’t always mean eating enough
• How under-fueling quietly impacts progesterone, energy, mood, and libido
• What reverse dieting really is and who it’s actually for
• Why calorie needs are deeply individual (and not something to guess at)
• How hair mineral testing and metabolic type guide smarter nutrition decisions
• What I’m seeing in client results when nourishment becomes the priority

I also share details about an upcoming Full Reset program designed to help women rebuild hormone balance from the ground up with personalized nutrition strategies based on real data, not trends or restrictions. If this episode makes you pause and wonder whether your body has been running on less than it needs, let that curiosity stay with you.

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