• E224: How To Increase Your Progesterone Naturally For Less PMS & Better Periods
    Sep 8 2025

    Is today the day you're questioning everything again, laying on the couch with cramps or fighting an irritable/anxious/sad mood wondering “Why do I feel like this every month?”

    You may have been told that it's your low progesterone OR you may have self-diagnosed that your progesterone is imbalanced, so today we're going to talk about how you can get to the bottom of the progesterone puzzle and start to see less mood swings, less spotting, and longer, more predictable cycles.

    We'll talk about what progesterone is, why it matters, and how to make more without giving into fads and wasting money on the next magic hormone gummy.

    You'll learn:

    • [04:20] How to tell if your progesterone is actually low, or just misunderstood
    • [06:37] Why timing matters so much when it comes to hormone testing
    • [09:44] What to focus on first if you want to support your body naturally (without adding 10 new things to your plate)

    I’m not here to tell you to try harder. I’m here to show you how very intentional shifts can make your body feel safe enough to do what it was designed to do.

    So grab your drink, hit play, and let’s talk about what your body’s been trying to tell you, and how you can start listening with compassion, not panic.

    NEW Private Podcast - 3 Steps to Making Hormones Well

    Book a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with me

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG:

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    To get the Restored Mini-Course for free leave a rating & review on the show OR share this podcast in your IG story (tag me @leishadrews) or send it to 3 friends - DM or email me a screenshot and I'll send the course your way!

    Email: support@abundant-lifewellness.com

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • E223: How to Recover Your Energy & Hormone Balance When You Feel Stuck in Anxiety and Burnout
    Sep 1 2025

    Are you feeling stuck in a hard, stressful season and watching your hormones go up in flames right before your eyes, but you have no idea how to make it better?

    That’s exactly where I’ve been - deep in a hard season, watching my hormones crash even though I was doing everything right. In fact, this episode was recorded from the midst of the storm.

    I'm opening up about what it looks like to walk through ongoing stress, what it’s doing to my body and hormones, and how I’m learning to shift out of fear and back into peace, even when life isn’t calm.

    Inside, you'll learn:

    • [7:06] What high cortisol and stress really do to your hormones, even if your habits are solid
    • [14:17] How I’m gently supporting my body in real life, without adding more to my plate
    • [18:55] The mindset shift that’s helping me stop spiraling and start healing, little by little

    If you’re in a season that feels heavy, know you’re not alone. Get a snack, take a breath, and listen in. This one’s from the heart, and I hope it brings a little peace to yours, too. 💛

    Book a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with me

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story+more hormone resources here

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    To get the Restored Mini-Course for free leave a rating & review on the show OR share this podcast in your IG story (tag me @leishadrews) or send it to 3 friends - DM or email me a screenshot and I'll send the course your way!

    Email: support@abundant-lifewellness.com

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

    Show More Show Less
    34 mins
  • E222: 4 Simple Routine Shifts For Happier Hormones & Less PMS this Fall
    Aug 4 2025

    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 like, “Cool, here’s some PMS and random mood swings, enjoy!”

    I’ve been there, and I promise it doesn’t have to stay that way! That’s why in this episode, I’m sharing four simple routine shifts that I personally rely on to feel grounded, energized, and less moody. These are small changes, but they send powerful “you’re safe” signals to your body, which is exactly what your hormones need to do their job.

    Here’s what you’ll get:

    • [4.42] Easy morning and evening tweaks to calm stress and help you sleep better
    • [6.52] A no-excuse breakfast plan so your energy stops crashing before lunch
    • [8.40] The best times of day to work out for balanced hormones and steady energy
    • [14.02] Small detox habits that keep PMS, bloating, and “ugh” days from taking over your life

    Grab your coffee, step out on the porch if you can, hit play, and let’s chat about how to make this next season feel lighter on your body and your hormones. Think of this episode as your little seasonal reset. I’m right here cheering you on as you try them.

    Book a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with me

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story+more hormone resources here

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • E221: BONUS - Hormone-Friendly Pre-Workout Nourishment (If You're Doing This Wrong, It Could Be Making Your Symptoms A Lot Worse)
    Jul 31 2025

    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 hormones. That’s what I have for you today.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down:

    • [2:57] Why eating before you work out is essential for hormone health, even if you’re working out at 6 AM
    • [4:10] Easy food combos that support your strength, recovery, and metabolism
    • [8:00] My go-to pre-workout supplement (caffeine-free!) and how it helps with inflammation, muscle soreness, and even brain fog

    You don’t need to do more to get better results - you just need to understand what your body is asking for so it can start to respond the way you want it to.

    Press play on this quick episode and you’ll walk away with a clear pre-workout nutrition plan that will actually work for you.

    Book a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with me

    Equip Pure Pre

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story+more hormone resources here

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

    Show More Show Less
    13 mins
  • E220: Why I Ditched Seed Cycling & What To Do Instead for Less PMS
    Jul 28 2025

    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 they’re promised to be
    • What seed cycling might be doing right, and why that’s still not enough
    • How to finally address your PMS, fatigue, bloating, and low libido by looking under the hood instead of slapping on a shiny quick-fix

    Press play for a quick listen to help you change your mindset and results so you can finally feel better without spending all of your dollars on quick fixes.

    Book a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with me

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story+more hormone resources here

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    To get the Restored Mini-Course for free leave a rating & review on the show OR share this podcast in your IG story (tag me @leishadrews) or send it to 3 friends - DM or email me a screenshot and I'll send the course your way!

    Email: support@abundant-lifewellness.com

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • E219: Busy Life? This One Mistake Is Making Your Overwhelm, Exhaustion, And PMS Worse (And You Can Fix It)
    Jul 21 2025

    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 routines, more self-imposed “fixes” is actually making your burnout worse.

    I’ll teach you:

    • Why your constant overwhelm and PMS have less to do with willpower, and more to do with how your body is stuck in stress mode
    • How your pace, stress hormones, and unrealistic expectations drain your minerals, gut, and hormones
    • What it really takes to create calm, clarity, and capacity again, without adding more to your plate

    If you’re tired of feeling like you’re failing at a life you thought you wanted, this episode will help you finally understand what’s keeping you stuck AND what you can do to feel like yourself again.

    Book a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with me

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story+more hormone resources here

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
  • E218: BONUS - Is It Really Just Your Hormones, or Is Your Thyroid the Missing Piece? With Nicole Fennell, RDN
    Jul 17 2025

    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 nutritionist Nicole Fennell to help you understand what your thyroid is trying to tell you, and how it could be the missing piece in your hormone puzzle.

    You’ll learn:

    • The most common (and often ignored) signs your thyroid needs help, beyond just fatigue
    • How stress, undereating, gut issues, and inflammation quietly drain your thyroid without you even realizing it
    • Why “normal” lab results don’t always mean everything’s okay, and how to actually get a full picture of your thyroid health

    If you’re sitting there feeling broken, confused, and out of options, this episode is for you. Let us help you connect the dots and remind you that your body is on your side.

    Book a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with me

    CONNECT WITH NICOLE
    Website
    Instagram

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story+more hormone resources here

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    To get the Restored Mini-Course for free leave a rating & review on the show OR share this podcast in your IG story (tag me @leishadrews) or send it to 3 friends - DM or email me a screenshot and I'll send the course your way!

    Email: support@abundant-lifewellness.com

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

    Show More Show Less
    39 mins
  • E217: 3 Ways to Find Out If Estrogen Dominance Is Causing Your Period Cramps + PMS
    Jul 14 2025

    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 dominance is really behind your symptoms — or if something else is going on — so you can finally stop guessing and start healing.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to tell the difference between estrogen dominance and other hormone imbalances
    • Why symptoms like PMS, breast tenderness, and bloating don’t always mean high estrogen
    • The exact testing, tracking, and signs I use with my clients to uncover the root cause

    If you’re sitting there feeling overwhelmed, confused, and tired of fighting with your own body, tune in now. This episode will help you finally see what your body needs AND what it doesn’t.

    Book a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with me

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story+more hormone resources here

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

    Show More Show Less
    15 mins