This episode of the Hormone Happy Hour podcast, is a deep dive into something that gets missed way more often than people realize: H. pylori. A lot of women think of it as only an ulcer or reflux bacteria, but it can actually impact so much more things like digestion, minerals, iron levels, skin, thyroid health, hormones, and even fertility.

I talk about why H. pylori can make it harder to absorb nutrients like iron, B12, and fat-soluble vitamins, how it connects to things like Hashimoto’s, histamine issues, acne, sluggish digestion, and immune stress, and why gut health matters so much when it comes to fertility for both women and men. We also get into testing, treatment options, biofilms, nervous system support, and the foundational lifestyle pieces that often get overlooked.

In this episode, I cover:

• What H. pylori actually is
• Signs and symptoms that often get missed
• Gut health, skin issues, and histamine reactions
• The connection between H. pylori and Hashimoto’s
• Biofilms and hidden gut infections
• GI-MAP testing and treatment options
• Foundational healing support for the gut and nervous system

Mentioned referenced episode for you to binge:

Iron Copper Episode #15

Sperm Quality Episode #18

Gut Episode #65

Frequency Episode #16

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In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour, I’m connecting the dots between gut health, the immune system, and hormonal imbalances that so many women are dealing with things like Hashimoto’s, eczema, acne, endometriosis, fertility struggles, anxiety, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, and even recurrent miscarriage connected to low progesterone.

I also talk about why so many women stay stuck even after trying restrictive gut protocols and supplements. Because a lot of gut healing starts with foundations that are often missed, especially low stomach acid. When stomach acid is low, it impacts mineral absorption, fat-soluble vitamins, cholesterol production, hormone health, skin health, and even the integrity of the gut lining itself. We also talk about nervous system safety, stress, eating habits, and the spiritual side of stewardship and healing.

In this episode, I cover:

• The connection between gut health, the immune system, and hormones
• Why gut protocols often fail to create lasting healing
• Low stomach acid and how it impacts minerals and nutrient absorption
• Leaky gut, inflammation, and immune-driven symptoms
• Acne, eczema, anxiety, brain fog, fertility struggles, and stubborn weight gain
• A top-down approach to gut healing and rebuilding
• Why stress and nervous system dysregulation impact digestion
• Stewarding your body through mindset, words, prayer, and healing rhythms

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This episode is a little more faith-centered, I’m recording while traveling and preparing for a women’s conference around Psalm 139, and this message has been on my heart. We hear “fearfully and wonderfully made” often, but I want to invite you to see it as something deeper an invitation into safety, identity, and intimacy with God.

Because when your body doesn’t feel safe, it impacts everything…your hormones, nervous system, energy, and overall healing. In this episode, I talk about how true healing isn’t just physical, it’s body, mind, and spirit working together. And so many symptoms are actually signals that we’re living outside the design God created us for.

In this episode, I cover:

• What “fearfully and wonderfully made” really means
• The connection between safety, hormones, and the nervous system
• Why healing has to include body, mind, and spirit
• How lack of safety can show up physically
• Speaking life-giving, identity-based words over yourself
• Strengthening your spirit through prayer, Scripture, worship, and community
• Living outside your design vs. returning to it
• Being made for slower rhythms, deep roots, and true nourishment
• Feminine design, receiving, and creativity

If this resonates, I also share ways to work together, including consult calls and updated programs around hormones, minerals, and fertility.

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This episode is a little bit of everything in the best way! I’m answering your questions, sharing behind-the-scenes life updates, and opening up about a deeply personal “wilderness” season that shaped so much of where we are today…from loss and uncertainty to the restoration I couldn’t have planned on my own.

I also share what this current season looks like how I’m approaching workouts, style, business, and boundaries along with what I’m seeing right now with hormones, fertility, and the nervous system. If you’ve been feeling stuck or discouraged in your healing, this one will meet you there.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• A behind-the-scenes look at this season of life and business
• My personal “wilderness” testimony and what it taught me about trust, identity, and timing
• What restoration has looked like on the other side
• Current routines: workouts, style shifts, and creating structure with flexibility
• My recent favorite products (and a few “not-so-crunchy” confessions)
• What I’m seeing right now with hormones + fertility (including low stomach acid trends)
• Why some nervous systems actually feel safer in chaos and how that shows up in healing
• Encouragement for when you feel stuck, discouraged, or like nothing is working

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If you’re waiting for a supplement or a specific lab value to change your life, you’re looking at the wrong map.

We’re diving into the one thing that actually moves the needle when everything else…the protocols, the AI-generated advice, and the "experts" feels like a total mismatch for your real life. It turns out that rapid results (whether we’re talking about fertility wins or just finally feeling like a human again) don't come from working harder at a plan you hate; they come from a ruthless upgrade of what you’re willing to tolerate. I’m breaking down how to stop making decisions based on your past "stuck" self and how to start acting like the woman who already has the energy, the marriage, and the health you’re currently just wishing for.

In this episode, we’re getting into:

• Why "good enough" is the silent killer of your hormone and fertility progress.
• The difference between just changing your behavior and actually shifting your identity.
• A somatic exercise to help you get out of your over-analytical brain and into what your body is actually telling you.
• Real-life stories of how raising the bar led to a conception in eight weeks and a massive emotional "softening" for another client.
• How to spot the "misalignment" in your current routine that’s draining your battery.
• How to make decisions today based on the future version of you, not the version of you that’s tired and frustrated.

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This episode is a little more open and honest than usual so quick heads up to grab your headphones.

Leisha Drews joins me for a real conversation around sex, libido, and connection and how intimacy can actually support your nervous system, hormones, and overall healing. This builds on last week’s episode, because one of the ways women move out of stress and back into their bodies is through safe, connected intimacy.

We talk about what “good sex” actually means (hint: it’s not about performance), and some of the deeper blocks that can make connection feel hard — like perfectionism, polarity shifts in marriage, and unprocessed resentment or shame held in the body.

This isn’t about pressure… it’s about safety, presence, and connection.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why intimacy can support nervous system regulation
• What “good sex” really means
• Getting out of your head and back into your body
• Common blocks: perfectionism, polarity shifts, and hidden resentment
• The connection between the pelvic floor, emotions, and stored tension
• Orgasms, release, and nervous system support
• A simple “bring it to the light” conversation for more honesty and trust

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If you’ve ever been told to “just relax,” lower your stress, or try another nervous system tool and it still didn’t fix your hormones, gut issues, energy, libido, or fertility struggles, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour, I’m talking about something I don’t hear discussed enough, the difference between trying to lower stress and actually metabolizing stress. Because the goal isn’t to eliminate stress from your life (that’s impossible), it’s to close the stress loop so your body can return to safety.

When we stay stuck in fight-or-flight, cortisol stays elevated, and your body will literally divert blood flow and nutrients away from things like your gut and reproductive organs. Over time, this can contribute to things like estrogen dominance, low progesterone, poor bile flow, histamine issues, mineral imbalances, pelvic floor tension, and even fertility struggles.

We talk about:

• Why most stress tools don’t actually solve the problem
• The difference between minimizing stress and metabolizing stress
• What fight-or-flight really does to your hormones and digestion
• The three biggest reasons women stay stuck in stress patterns
• Fear, faith, and making decisions from safety instead of survival
• The problem with doing “all the protocols” but still feeling stuck
• What it actually means to close the stress loop
• The steps of metabolizing stress: trigger, immobilization, action, expression, resolution, and safety
• How movement, crying, prayer, breathing, and nourishment help complete the stress cycle
• The masculine and feminine parallel in stress and healing

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16. The Role of Energy in Fertility & Healing

43. How to Have Better Sex

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If you feel stuck repeating fertility cycles or constantly trying the next step, sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is pause and look deeper at the environment behind fertility, not just the next procedure.

In this episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m talking to the women who feel like they’re stuck in a cycle of trying, testing, and moving from one fertility step to the next without stepping back to ask what might be underneath it all. Many approaches focus on egg quality, sperm quality, toxins, parasites, and supplements, but sometimes we need to look at the deeper “axle” behind fertility, not just the visible pieces. This conversation is about stepping back, reducing pressure, and supporting the body at a deeper level.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why some women feel stuck repeating fertility cycles
• The Ferris wheel analogy and focusing on the “axle,” not just the “seats”
• What IUI and IVF actually do and their typical success rates
• Why implantation still depends on the uterine and vaginal environment
• The impact of always being in “doing” mode and not enough “receiving”
• Masculine and feminine energy and relationship polarity during fertility
• Functional labs like hair mineral testing and iron/copper balance
• Why sometimes the most helpful step is a reset and rebuilding phase

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16. The Role of Energy in Fertility & Healing

43. How to Have Better Sex

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