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# Health and Hormones

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- [Home](https://healthandhormones.org/) - Your health doesn’t have to be a mystery. Join Rita Johnson as she demystifies the union of health and hormones.
- [Optimal markers](https://healthandhormones.org/optimal-markers/) - Where Your Labs Should Actually Land for Optimal Health | Free Guide Health & Hormones Free reference guide Where your labs should actually landfor optimal health Your bloodwork came back “normal.” You still feel exhausted, foggy, and not like yourself. Those two things can both be true — and the reason usually shows up in
- [Perimenopause Toolkit](https://healthandhormones.org/perimenopause-toolkit/) - Perimenopause Workshop | August 24–28 | Health and Hormones Health and HormonesDivine Mercy Nutritional Care Save my seat Live workshop · August 24–28, 2026 Is this perimenopause? And what do I do now? In five short days, you’ll learn how your body is changing, why it’s happening, and what to do next, so you can
- [Thank you page-Hormone Reset](https://healthandhormones.org/thank-you-page-hormone-reset/) - You’re in! · The Perimenopause Email Challenge Health & Hormones · with Rita Johnson You’re in. Welcome to the Hormone Reset! You’re in! 1 Check your inbox This whole challenge runs by email, so keep an eye on your inbox — everything you need will land right there. 2 Join the private group This is
- [Perimenopause Email Challenge](https://healthandhormones.org/perimenopause-email-challenge/) - The Hormone Reset Email Challenge · Health & Hormones Alright, my friend, here’s the situation: If your body suddenly feels like it’s working against you… it’s probably *trying* to work for you. So let’s start listening. Introducing: The Hormone Reset Challenge Two weeks of simple, science-backed lessons and tiny daily habits to help you start
- [Roadmap Review](https://healthandhormones.org/roadmap-review/) - The Roadmap Review — Health & Hormones with Rita Johnson The Roadmap Review Are your labs “ normal ” but you don’t feel good? You’ve been told everything looks fine — but you’re tired and not yourself, and no one’s given you a real answer. In the Roadmap Review, Rita reads the labs you already have through
- [About](https://healthandhormones.org/about/) - I'm Rita Johnson, daughter of God, wife to Ben, homeschooling mom of 5 amazing kiddos, and I help women take their health back into their own hands.
- [Mother Daughter](https://healthandhormones.org/mother-daughter-2/) - The Mother-Daughter Workshop | Health & Hormones with Rita Johnson Health & Hormones Register → A 4-Day Live Virtual Workshop · May 11 to 14, 2026 The Mother-Daughter Conversation That Shapes a Lifetime. Four afternoons. Four trusted voices. One quiet, powerful foundation for the daughter who has just stepped into womanhood, and the mother walking
- [Weight Loss](https://healthandhormones.org/weight-loss/) - Reclaim Your Body | Health & Hormones Women’s Weight Loss Workshop Health & Hormones Reserve Your Seat Fully Alive Workshop ✦ A Catholic Approach to Weight Loss Your Body Isn’t Broken — It’s Been Speaking All Along Discover the God-designed intelligence behind your weight, your hormones, and your healing. Learn to listen, respond, and reclaim
- [Thank you](https://healthandhormones.org/thank-you/) - You’re In! | Health & Hormones Workshop Registration Confirmed You’re In, and We’re So Glad You’re Here Your spot in the Health & Hormones workshop is reserved. Get ready for four sessions that could change the way you understand your body — and your relationship with God — forever. April 13–16 · 12:00–1:30 PM EST
- [Work With Me](https://healthandhormones.org/work-with-me/) - Suffering Gut imbalances? Endo? Hormone dysfunction? Unexplainable (& seemingly untreatable) rashes? Low energy? PMS? PCOS? Work with Rita and take back health!
- [Thank you postpartum](https://healthandhormones.org/thank-you-postpartum/) - You’re In! — Postpartum Recovery Workshop | Health and Hormones Registration Confirmed You’re in, mama! We are so excited to have you join us for the Postpartum Recovery Workshop. You’ve just taken a beautiful step toward healing — mind, body, and soul. Starts March 2nd · Mon–Fri · 10:00–11:30 AM EST Here’s What Happens Next
- [Postpartum Workshop](https://healthandhormones.org/postpartum-workshop-2/) - Postpartum Recovery Workshop | Healing After Birth — Mind, Body & Soul | Health and Hormones 🔥 Next cohort starts March 2nd — Limited spots available Register Now → Health & Hormones About Episodes Work With Me Contact Register Now 5-Day Live Workshop · Starts March 2nd Reclaim yourself in the Postpartum season Are you
- [Perimenopause workshop](https://healthandhormones.org/perimenopause-workshop/) - Is this Perimenopause?And what do I do now? Perimenopause Workshop Sign up! This Perimenopause workshop will give you clarity and confidence around your changing hormones—without overwhelm. 01 Symptoms are a cry for help Here is the thing friend. Symptoms are our body’s way of communicating with us that it needs more support. In this workshop
- [Balance your hormones Workshop](https://healthandhormones.org/balance-your-hormones-workshop/) - Reset your Hormones before the New Year! Get Started Hey lady, Give me 4 Days to help you… 01 Calm Hormone Chaos Often the things we are told to do are making the problem worse! We will dive into what are the things that throw our hormones off and how can you baby step into
- [Balancing hormones over 40 group class](https://healthandhormones.org/balancing-hormones-class/) - Did you hit 40 and your body is just… different? Or maybe it was menopause. And now your body is unrecognizable. All too often women are led to believe that the symptoms that we experience as a result of imbalanced hormones are a natural part of aging. These symptoms are telling you your body needs
- [Mother Daughter class](https://healthandhormones.org/mother-daughter/) - Created to Flourish Does your daughter know how sacred her body is? Do you feel equipped to pass on to her that her body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and point her on the path of how to take care of her amazing body? Is she listening? There is nothing like having kids
- [Cycle Care Companion Sales Page](https://healthandhormones.org/cycle-care-companion/) - Cycle Care Companion A self paced online program for women who want to feel better naturally! Women know their period is telling them something But we seldom know what that something is! Questions out number answers. Health problems feel heavy. Symptoms get worse, anxiety looms, and we feel stuck? Often the only answer we are
- [Crunchy Catholic Wellness](https://healthandhormones.org/crunchy-wellness/) - Are you looking to dive deeper into your Real Food journey? Feeling stuck and frustrated and not sure what to prioritize next? Or maybe you know EXACTLY what you need to do to get back on track but feel overwhelmed by the season you are in? Are you eating healthy and still not losing weight?
- [Group Nutrition Class](https://healthandhormones.org/group-nutrition-class/) - In this group class we'll filter through the noise about nutrition advice. Understand how your body works and improve how you feel day to day!
- [balancing hormones](https://healthandhormones.org/balancing-hormones/)
- [Cycle Syncing Workshop](https://healthandhormones.org/cycle-syncing-workshop/) - Do you ever wonder why some weeks you feel like you can conquer the world? Why shopping is fun and you want to be with ALL the people? And other times you just want to crawl in a hole? Be alone or just have an intimate gathering? Did you know? It has everything to do
- [Contact](https://healthandhormones.org/contact/) - Get in touch with Rita.
- [Cycle Care Companion free module](https://healthandhormones.org/free-cycle-care-companion-module/) - Cycle Care Companion Free Module Painful Period Resource You can also access the document using this link: Get the guide here I hope you enjoy this module! There is a lot more inside the complete Cycle Care Companion program! I need the rest of this program!
- [Episodes](https://healthandhormones.org/episodes/) - Listen to Health and Hormones with Rita Johnson here or on your favorite listening platform.

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- [Balance Hormones Naturally](https://healthandhormones.org/?elementor_library=sales-page) - Often hormones are to blame for how we are feeling. Hormonal dysfunction may show up as… Infertility PMS Missing periods Hot flashes Night sweats Mood swings Fatigue Insomnia Acne Weight gain Headaches Or a whole series of other issues! So how can we help our body rebalance our hormones?? I’m so glad you asked! Too
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## Episode

- [Fitness After 40: What Women Need To Know](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/fitness-after-40-what-women-need-to-know/) - In this episode I sit down with Mau to discuss: What really changes during perimenopause—and what can you do about it? Rita sits down with fitness coach Mo to talk about building strength, navigating hormonal shifts, and letting go of the pressure to do it all. If you’ve ever wondered where to start, this conversation
- [What Do Christians Struggle With When Seeking Healthcare?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-do-christians-struggle-with-when-seeking-healthcare/) - Can caring for your health be part of your faith journey? In this episode of the Health & Hormones Podcast, we discuss: When chronic health struggles are a cross to bear—and when they aren’t. Why seeking healing isn’t a lack of faith. How physical, emotional, and spiritual health work together. Practical ways to prayerfully discern
- [What I Used To Worry About, What I Now Worry About, Pregnant In My 40’s](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-i-used-to-worry-about-what-i-now-worry-about-pregnant-in-my-40s/) - In this episode I discuss: Why I’m healthier in my 40s than I was during my pregnancies in my 20s. The habits I prioritize now: nutrient-dense meals, muscle health, and quality sleep. Why blood sugar balance has become one of my biggest health focuses. The fears I still experience during pregnancy—and how I continually surrender
- [My Daily Non-Negotiables](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/my-daily-non-negotiables/) - In this episode: Why sleep is one of my biggest non-negotiables How quiet prayer helps me stay grounded The importance of sitting down for 3 balanced meals Why a daily walk is one of the best things I do for my health and marriage Simple encouragement for finding rhythms that fit your current season of
- [Things I am doing and not doing pregnant in my 40's](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/things-i-am-doing-and-not-doing-pregnant-in-my-40s/) - What does pregnancy look like in my 40s with baby number seven? In this episode, I'm sharing a few of the biggest things I'm prioritizing—and one thing I'm intentionally letting go of. We cover: Why I'm making sleep a priority. How I'm approaching exercise during pregnancy. Why I'm choosing not to worry about every little
- [Cycle Tracking Isn’t What You Think](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/cycle-tracking-isnt-what-you-think/) - In this episode, I share: • Why cycle tracking is one of the most powerful tools for understanding your hormones • How to recognize your body’s natural patterns instead of feeling surprised by them each month • What your moods, energy, and symptoms may be telling you • How cycle awareness can help you care
- [When Is It A Good Idea To Use The Pill For Health Issues?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/when-is-it-a-good-idea-to-use-the-pill-for-health-issues/) - What if your symptoms aren’t the problem, but the message? In this episode, I explain why hormonal birth control often masks underlying imbalances and why true healing begins with understanding what your body is trying to tell you. ✨ You don’t have to settle for simply managing symptoms. If you’re ready to uncover the root
- [Why I Don't Believe In The Pill As A Period Fix for Teens](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-i-dont-believe-in-the-pill-as-a-period-fix-for-teens/) - In this episode, I share why I don’t believe the pill should be the first solution for teens struggling with period symptoms. While it can mask issues like painful periods, irregular cycles, acne, or heavy bleeding, it often doesn’t address the root cause. During the teen years, when cycles are still developing, it’s especially important
- [Ways To Know You Need To Heal Your Gut Without Digestive Distress](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/ways-to-know-you-need-to-heal-your-gut-without-digestive-distress/) - In this episode, I unpack the many ways gut imbalances can show up beyond bloating, constipation, or reflux. From hormone issues and skin concerns to fatigue, cravings or food sensitivities, and more, your gut influences far more than digestion. When we learn to recognize these signals, we can stop chasing symptoms and start addressing the
- [Mom Sets The Tone In The Home](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/mom-sets-the-tone-in-the-home/) - As moms, we have more influence than we realize. Our kids are watching how we respond to stress, how we talk about ourselves, how we treat our bodies, and even how we receive a compliment. If someone tells you you’re beautiful and your first response is to roll your eyes, dismiss it, or point out
- [What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My Daughters First Period.](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-i-wish-someone-had-told-me-before-my-daughters-first-period/) - In this episode I share things I wish someone had told me before my daughter had her first period. From fostering open conversations to helping girls understand the beauty and purpose of their changing bodies, this discussion offers practical encouragement for moms who want to raise confident, informed daughters grounded in God’s design for womanhood.
- [Before the First Period: Supporting Our Girls Through the Hardest Hormonal Years](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/before-the-first-period-supporting-our-girls-through-the-hardest-hormonal-years/) - In this episode: Why "common" symptoms like painful periods, mood crashes, and headaches aren't actually "normal"—and what they're telling us The difference between NFP and body literacy, and why cycle awareness is a gift we owe our daughters How cycle syncing can shape the way we eat and exercise across the month The surprising parallels
- [Is your daughter’s period pain normal… or a red flag?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/is-your-daughters-period-pain-normal-or-a-red-flag/) - When a mom takes her daughter to the doctor for painful periods, heavy PMS, or cyclical acne and walks out with a birth control prescription, something has gone wrong. In this solo episode, Rita makes her case plainly: hormonal birth control doesn't solve a hormonal problem — it silences the very symptoms that are asking
- [What Is The Danger In Not Teaching Young Girls Cycle Tracking?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-is-the-danger-in-not-teaching-young-girls-cycle-tracking/) - What if teaching our daughters about their cycles wasn't a slippery slope, but actually one of the most protective gifts we can give them? In this episode, Rita sits down with her dear friend Katie Vidmar — body literacy and fertility awareness educator, founder of the Body Literacy Project. Together they tackle one of the
- [The gut hormone connection 101](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/the-gut-hormone-connection-101/) - The Gut–Hormone Connection: Why Treating Them Separately Isn't Working Your gut and your hormones aren't two separate stories — they're chapters of the same one. In this episode, Rita unpacks the strong interplay between digestion and hormonal health, why conventional medicine tends to miss it, and the practical swaps you can start making today. Want
- [Why can't you do what you KNOW you should do?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-cant-you-do-what-you-know-you-should-do/) - Stuck in your weight loss journey and what you can do about it? This interview covers so much more than just why #weightloss isn't happening but a revolutionary approach to healing your relationship with food so you can experience true and deep healing in your journey. For more on Denise and Weight Loss with the
- [Does something need to change?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/does-something-need-to-change/) - Are you unable to put a 100% into everything that your doing? Whether its stress, lack of energy, or a rash, there may be a simple solution for your problems right in front of you. To sign up for the waitlist for the upcoming weight loss workshop go here: https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/qpredEGDj6 For more about Rita and
- [What no one told you about weight loss?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-no-one-told-you-about-weight-loss/) - It's really common to attribute weight loss that won't.budge. to hormones being imbalanced. But what if I told you that giving hormones all the blame isn't going deep enough. There is so much more we need to consider if you're stuck and struggling to lose weight. Things like are you eating enough? Exercising too much?
- [How to support Cortisol!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-to-support-cortisol/) - Listen to this on repeat if you're experiencing lots of stress! What is cortisol? How does it impact our hormones? And how in the world do I support dysregulated cortisol? I cover all this and more in todays episode. For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/
- [Why Treating Symptoms Isn't Enough](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-treating-symptoms-isnt-enough/) - Ever been told your labs look "fine" but you still don't feel right? In this episode, Rita Johnson, NTP and owner of Health and Hormones, breaks down why your symptoms are actually a roadmap — not a problem to silence. Using her fire alarm analogy, Rita explains why eliminating symptoms without addressing root causes can
- [You're not lazy, you're overwhelmed!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/youre-not-lazy-youre-overwhelmed/) - Struggling knowing that you know what to do for your health--but why can't I do it? Listen to today's episode. We will unpack what to do if you know exactly what to do but are crippled by overwhelm. For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a free discovery call today
- [Ever wonder if the supplements you're taking are doing anything?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/ever-wonder-if-the-supplements-youre-taking-are-doing-anything/) - Are you tired of taking tons of supplements? You might not need to. This video will get you on track to finding the crucial supplements that you really need. And how to know if you need a different kind of support first. For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a
- [Interview with Christina Valenzuela](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/interview-with-christina-valenzuela/) - What is cycle tracking and how does it help us know more about who we are and how we were made? What are ways our body tells us about our health and how we can support it? Meet Christina Valenzuela from Pearl and Thistle. https://pearlandthistle.com/ Next steps to heal your gut? Grab my free ebook.
- [What's the Deal With Hair Loss?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/whats-the-deal-with-hair-loss/) - Are you experiencing hair loss? You'll never guess what could be at the bottom of it. In today's episode Rita unpacks how to stop hair growth AND get it to come back fuller than ever! Next steps to heal your gut? Grab my free ebook. https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/lLmy1vIdou For more about Rita and her practice go here:
- [How to Fit Healthy Eating in Your Crazy Day](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-to-fit-healthy-eating-in-your-crazy-day/) - Many of us today have full plates, and busy lives. Here is a peek at my life and how I balance, family, school, and business with a healthy diet. Want to schedule a free discovery call with Rita? Do that here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/appointment/27841554/calendar/3368299?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=27841554
- [Struggling with your relationship with food? How can you heal it & be  a witness to those you love.](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/struggling-with-your-relationship-with-food-how-can-you-heal-it-be-a-witness-to-those-you-love/) - Food freedom, intuitive eating are terms thrown around a lot when we talk about fostering a healthy relationship with food. But here is my hot take and initial recommendations I make for women that want more for their relationship with food for themselves, and for their family. Want to chat with Rita about what is
- [How I Help Clients Balance Hormones, Heal Their Gut, and Feel Like Themselves Again](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-i-help-clients-balance-hormones-heal-their-gut-and-feel-like-themselves-again/) - Wondering what it looks like to work with me in my one on one package? I run you through that in this short video that explains who I help and what you need to do to get moving forward in your health journey! Move forward on working with me here: https://divinemercy.practicebetter.io/#/61a25eb03980330e548dff9a/bookings?p=6778234d1c6457ee4c92ce96&step=package Ready to schedule a
- [What is wrong with women's health and how did we get here?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-is-wrong-with-womens-health-and-how-did-we-get-here/) - If you've ever wondering how is women's health SO difficult to navigate!! Why are so many women told to just take hormonal birth control and that that will 'fix' their problems, then you MUST listen to this episode. Dr Naomi is a NaPro trained OBGYN who specializes in women's reproductive surgeries. She is a wealth
- [Why I lift weights and you should too!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-i-lift-weights-and-you-should-too/) - Podcast episode all about why I prioritize lifting weights and you should too!! Wondering how you can exercise to support what it is your body needs the most right now? Schedule a free discovery call with Rita? Do that here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554
- [Food reactions, is it an allergy, sensitivity?? How do I know if the food I'm eating is bothering me?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/food-reactions-is-it-an-allergy-sensitivity-how-do-i-know-if-the-food-im-eating-is-bothering-me/) - Food reactions are so confusing!! How do we know what food we are eating that is bothering us? Why is this bothering me now when it never did before? If I eliminate this food will I develop an allergy? And so much more!! Join me as I answer all the questions you have (and ones
- [Bloated, GI issues, low energy, and feeling horrible? You MUST listen to this episode!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/bloated-gi-issues-low-energy-and-feeling-horrible-you-must-listen-to-this-episode/) - Struggling to get through the day? Feeling unwell and uncomfortable more often than not? Girl, I see you. I have been there and it.is.hard. But I have to tell you something, you are not stuck. This does not have to be how your story ends. Your body is incredible and able to heal. I hope
- [What causes hot flashes and why is it critical I solve the it!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-causes-hot-flashes-and-why-is-it-critical-i-solve-the-it/) - Here is the thing when we have symptoms like hot flashes we often think the biggest issue is the annoyance. But the difficulty of being uncomfortable is nothing compared to what could go wrong long term if we don't start supporting your body with the onset of symptoms! So join me as we dive into
- [Let’s Talk Pelvic Floor: What Every Woman in 40+ Needs to Know!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/lets-talk-pelvic-floor-what-every-woman-in-40-needs-to-know/) - I used to think that pelvic floor physical therapy was only necessary postpartum. Not anymore! And conversations like this show me how important it is for all people in all stages of life! Meet Dr Trina Winner and enjoy our conversation all about pelvic floor physical therapy and what you can do to support yours
- [What is the deal with menopause weight gain?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-is-the-deal-with-menopause-weight-gain/) - It's such a confusing time. What has always worked for you before is not working now! So why is that the case and what else can be done? These are some of the things I"m thinking of when I talk to someone who is struggling to lose weight after menopause. Free discovery call with Rita
- [Why anti-inflammatory diet isn't enough!!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-anti-inflammatory-diet-isnt-enough/) - Wondering why your inflammation issues haven't gone away after incorporating an anti-inflammatory diet?? Join me as we unpack this on today's episode. Want someone to help you navigating this in your own health journey? Schedule a free discovery call with Rita here.
- [How do we teach young girls how amazing their bodies are?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-do-we-teach-young-girls-how-amazing-their-bodies-are/) - I have spent A LOT of time thinking about this. And then problem solving how do we help them from here? Instill a love of supporting their body's and understanding their hormones. Grab a recording of my Created to Flourish webinar here. Love what you hear? Reach out to me about coming to your area
- [Why the pill is NOT good healthcare! And I would never give it to my daughters.](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-the-pill-is-not-good-healthcare-and-i-would-never-give-it-to-my-daughters/) - And by the pill I mean the hormonal birth control pill. But things like the IUD and other artificial contraception tell a similar story. Having issues with hormonal health and looking for REAL solutions? Check out these options below that I mention in the podcast. FEMM Medical providers Napro Medical providers Or schedule a free
- [Why I never ignore heartburn and you shouldn't either!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-i-never-ignore-heartburn-and-you-shouldnt-either/) - Join me as we unpack what heartburn is usually telling us about what is going on inside your body! Want to grab my balancing hormones naturally guide? Grab that here.
- [How do we give our daughters better than we had?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-do-we-give-our-daughters-better-than-we-had/) - We want to give our children so much! But it can be so heavy if we have no idea what 'better' looks like. How do we do things differently than what was done for us? What does this even mean? I unpack that especially in the realm of body literacy in today's podcast. Want a
- [What is the ONE thing you can do to balance your hormones??? (My answer might surprise you!)](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-is-the-one-thing-you-can-do-to-balance-your-hormones-my-answer-might-surprise-you/) - Hormones are so often the crux of the conversation when we aren't feeling well or are struggling. So how do we support our hormones when the internet gives us so many different ways that they can be balance. Take this supplement. Lift weights. Lose weight. Eat more. Eat less. and the list goes on and
- [How do I support my body now!?! Perimenopause/Menopause edition](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-do-i-support-my-body-now-perimenopause-menopause-edition/) - We have lived our whole life inside this body. What do we do when suddenly what we have always done that worked so well for us suddenly doesn't work anymore? How do we learn as if for the first time how to support our body now? I hear this all the time with the women
- [Created to Flourish: Raising Body-Literate Girls in a Faith-Filled Home](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/created-to-flourish-raising-body-literate-girls-in-a-faith-filled-home/) - A sneak peak inside my Created to Flourish mother daughter class. Created to flourish webinar get that here Want to be the first to know when doors open for my next class? Grab your cycle syncing guide here.
- [Is it dangerous to teach girls about their ovulation?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/is-it-dangerous-to-teach-girls-about-their-ovulation/) - If we teach young girls about their fertility won't they use it before it's appropriate? Will they engage in premarital sex and risky sexual behaviors? Watch out. This subject fires me up!! If you want to know when I'll be offering my next Created to Flourish workshop where I teach girls about their amazing female
- [What does blood sugar imbalances have to do with hormones?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-does-blood-sugar-imbalances-have-to-do-with-hormones/) - What does dysregulated blood sugar have to do with hormones and where do we even start in supporting this vitally important system of the body? This is a huge piece of a puzzle when hormones are out of balance and something that cannot just be addressed by medication. Dive in more with me! Want more
- [Is my progesterone low? And what can I do naturally to support it?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/is-my-progesterone-low-and-what-can-i-do-naturally-to-support-it/) - Hormonal imbalances are quiet literally the.worst. But even when we feel terrible and want to get out of the cycle of knowing our body needs support and unsure what to do we still don't want to take medication for the rest of our lives! So in today's podcast we will unpack what does low progesterone
- [Menopause vs Perimenopause and how do I support my body now?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/menopause-vs-perimenopause-and-how-do-i-support-my-body-now/) - I hear it often that menopause is used when someone is talking about perimenopause and vice versa. So let's talk about what these terms mean and how we can support your body now! Want to learn more about how to balance your hormones naturally? Grab my free ebook here! For more information on schedule a
- [How do we teach girls about periods without shame!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-do-we-teach-girls-about-periods-without-shame/) - How do we give our girls something we weren't given? Teach them about their bodies differently than we learned about ours? If this is something you or your daughter would enjoy sign up here for my free cycle syncing workshop
- [How we eat healthy (on the cheap) on a roadtrip as a big family!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-we-eat-healthy-on-the-cheap-on-a-roadtrip-as-a-big-family/) - This wraps up my series on travel. In this episode I unpack what we eat on a road trip how we save time if we aren't able to prepare in advance before time in the car and some of go to travel hacks that help us have more peace in the car. Enjoy! If you
- [How we eat healthy on a road trip!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-we-eat-healthy-on-a-road-trip/) - Wrapping up my travel healthy (on a budget) hacks with what we do on a roadtrip. Looking for someone who can help you bring healthy living into your life while also prioritizing what your body is telling you? Sign up for a discovery call here! Want to know what you can do to balance your
- [How we travel on a plane (as a big family on) a budget!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-we-travel-on-a-plane-as-a-big-family-on-a-budget/) - We love to travel without and with our kids! Today I share some of our favorite travel hacks we use when flying. Want to learn more about how to balance your hormones naturally? Grab my free ebook! https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/cDk9YT4KSn
- [How do you eat healthy and travel a bunch on a budget, with a big family?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-do-you-eat-healthy-and-travel-a-bunch-on-a-budget-with-a-big-family/) - I love talking about travel! I especially love sharing with others the ways we travel and save a boat load of money so that we are able to travel. And do it more frequently!! So let's dive into this new series. Here is the recipe I mentioned for the instant pot Mexican burrito bowls. I
- [Do I have to do all the things all the time to improve my health?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/do-i-have-to-do-all-the-things-all-the-time-to-improve-my-health/) - We get stuck in a rut of striving for perfection in our health journey. So much so that we often ask what is the point of eating healthy sometimes if so often I screw up. Here is what I tell people when they ask me, do I have to do all the things all the
- [6 kids, homeschooling, and a business!! How do you do that?? Part 2](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/6-kids-homeschooling-and-a-business-how-do-you-do-that-part-2/) - How is it possible to have a big family, homeschool your kiddos, and run a business from home? On this week's episode I cover some of the how we juggle these things in our family. Want to balance your hormones naturally? Grab my free ebook here.
- [How in the world do you juggle all that???](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-in-the-world-do-you-juggle-all-that/) - It's so easy to get overwhelmed by how much other people are doing. But we need to take a lot into account before we begin judging ourselves harshly and feeling more overwhelmed about what they have on their plate that we don't have. Phew! Listen here for my biggest tips on how to let go
- [Is your baby's gut doomed because you had a C-section??](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/is-your-babys-gut-doomed-because-you-had-a-c-section/) - As we learn more about the impact of a vaginal delivery on a baby's gut microbiome there will inevitable be mama's who wonder, is my baby's gut health going to be ruined forever because they were born via c-section? Give a listen and find out what new research is showing are the long term impacts
- [What is the prolife world doing differently when it comes to women's health?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-is-the-prolife-world-doing-differently-when-it-comes-to-womens-health/) - Do you feel frustrated in the realm of women's health? Stuck and wondering how you can help support women that are being prescribed 'the pill' as the solution to their women's health issues? Wondering what you can do to initiate a cultural shift in our world to help women understand that they deserve more? Resources
- [What do we eat in a busy season??](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-do-we-eat-in-a-busy-season/) - We all go through seasons where it is just hard to get food on the table. So when you are in one of those seasons what does a nutritional therapy practitioner eat?? I hope you enjoy a preview into what we eat during the crazy season we are in, postpartum with baby number 6. Vertias
- [What does poor sleep tells us you need to focus on in your health journey?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-does-poor-sleep-tells-us-you-need-to-focus-on-in-your-health-journey/) - Women often share with me that their sleep is poor almost as an after thought. Sometimes we write off poor sleep because, "I've always been a light sleeper" or "I'm just getting older". But poor sleep tells us a lot about how we need to support your body. On this episode I talk about a
- [Why you should consider traveling as a family!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-you-should-consider-traveling-as-a-family/) - Do you have the dream to travel with your family but it just seems to far away or "against the grain"? This episode is about how my husband and I traveled abroad with our five kids. Your dream IS possible and you can live it out! It is our job to bring into action the
- [Why your missing your period and what to do about it](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-your-missing-your-period-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - Have you been missing your period for weeks, months, years even? If so that means there is an imbalance in your body that you need to pay some attention to. Don't just settle for taking the pill because even if that seems to be helping it isn't helping your hormones but instead over riding them.
- [The Importance of Balancing your Blood sugar](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/the-importance-of-balancing-your-blood-sugar/) - Click here for my free cycle syncing workshop! Click here for my free e-book!
- [How to love life at 6 weeks postpartum (and beyond)!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-to-love-life-at-6-weeks-postpartum-and-beyond/) - Postpartum life can be hard. And at 6 weeks resuming relations with your spouse may not be at the top of your priority list. In this episode we trouble shoot some of the biggest complaints women have with being intimate with their husbands after giving birth. Things like "I have zero libido", "I don't look
- [Coming back from Maternity leave Life update](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/coming-back-from-maternity-leave-life-update/) - Life update. Postpartum. Busy and happy. And of course, what to expect from the podcast in 2025. For my whole birth story go to my Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEieo-upPTM/?img_index=1 Cycle Syncing Workshop: https://healthandhormones.org/cycle-syncing-workshop/
- [My experience with Cycle Syncing and why you HAVE to try it!](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/my-experience-with-cycle-syncing-and-why-you-have-to-try-it/) - Have you wondered what is cycle syncing? How it can help you balance your hormones? Or make your life more peaceful? This is my testimony of what I have noticed since I implemented cycle syncing. If you're ready to give cycle syncing a try sign up for my FREE cycle syncing workshop right here. https://healthandhormones.org/cycle-syncing-workshop/
- [How does your healing super power help you grow in humility?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-does-your-healing-super-power-help-you-grow-in-humility/) - I don't know about you but growing in humility has always felt kind of abstract. But I just heard something that blew my mind about growing in humility and I wanted to share it with you all because it makes it so crystal clear how we can take concrete steps to start growing in humility.
- [Why would you chart your cycles and what you can learn from it?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-would-you-chart-your-cycles-and-what-you-can-learn-from-it/) - Have you been thinking about charting your cycles? Join me as I introduce the newest member of my team at Divine Mercy FertilityCare, Marie Swodoba. We talk about how she got started teaching women to chart their cycles and some things you can discover as you To get started learning how to chart your cycles
- [What is an essential part of every health journey?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-is-an-essential-part-of-every-health-journey/) - You will not make progress in your health journey if you do not cultivate this at the same time! What is the this that is so critical and how do we learn to get in better touch with our body's? Interested in Balancing your Hormones naturally? Grab my free ebook: https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/cDk9YT4KSn
- [How do I know if my hormones are imbalanced?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-do-i-know-if-my-hormones-are-imbalanced/) - Join me as I interview Amy LaRue, a Naturopathic doctor and we unpack balancing hormones. We will discuss the questions: how do I know if my hormones are imbalanced? How do you balance hormones when they are off? What are some things to consider when testing hormone levels? What causes hormones to be imbalanced? To
- [What about the Carnivore diet?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-about-the-carnivore-diet/) - So many people feel so good on different types of fad diets? But how do we navigate them all and find the one that is best suited for your unique body and it's needs. That's exactly what I begin to unpack on this episode. I hope it helps you! In the meantime let me know
- [When is it time to go on the pill for medical reasons?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/when-is-it-time-to-go-on-the-pill-for-medical-reasons/) - This is a huge question I get asked all.the.time. My answer may surprise you! Have you, or someone you love, been told to go on the pill for medical reasons? Stuck and wondering what to do next? Reach out to me. Health journeys can feel lonely but they don't have to be. Want to understand
- [Making your way through Miscarriage](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/making-your-way-through-miscarriage/) - Miscarriage is a heavy cross to bear. So often we bare it alone with very few people knowing about the grief we are experiencing. Whether this is your first miscarriage that is currently happening, or you have had several in the past, there is no expiration date to grief. And the loss of a child
- [Over 40 and wondering whose body is this??](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/over-40-and-wondering-whose-body-is-this/) - Perimenopause is when we go through a lot of changes. Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, weight gain? What is going on and how can you support your body uniquely during this time? If you need an action plan to start feeling better start here!! This video will walk you through small (and maybe large)
- [The power of a bereavement Doula](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/the-power-of-a-bereavement-doula/) - The loss of a child is a heavy cross to bear. Regardless of how little time you had with your child, your grief is a very real part of the journey. Today I am speaking to Dr Abby Jorgenson, who is a Catholic bereavement doula. Today we discuss what is a bereavement doula and how
- [The missing piece to restoring health in your body.](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/the-missing-piece-to-restoring-health-in-your-body/) - Do you feel stuck in your health journey? Like everything you have tried hasn't helped you feel better? More like yourself? Listen to this short tip that will change the way you approach your health journey!!Feeling alone or like you need some extra support in your health journey? Schedule a free discovery call with me
- [Interview with Catholic infertility grief counselor, Edward Luersman](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/interview-with-catholic-infertility-grief-counselor-edward-luersman/) - Grief & infertility goes hand in hand. It's so important to have someone in your corner that can help you navigate this difficult time. Join us as we discuss why is it helpful to work with someone who is Catholic for infertility counseling? Should you have a counselor that works with you and your husband
- [Is intermittent fasting good for women?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/is-intermittent-fasting-good-for-women/) - Fasting for women is not the same as fasting for men. We hear fasting talked about everywhere! And I am constantly hearing from my clients that their doctor is recommending they do Intermittent fasting to support blood sugar regulation. But there are a few critically important things to remember when talking about fasting and women!
- [Why do you crave sugar?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-do-you-crave-sugar/) - Sometimes our body's feel out of control. We wonder what is it telling us? We know sugary sweets make us feel terrible but why is it so.hard. to stop overconsuming them? I want to talk about what may actually be causing you to feel this way. It's so important to understand how our body works,
- [What is inflamation?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/what-is-inflamation/) - Were you told you have high inflammation? Inflammation is talked about all the time. But what is it? And are there things we can do to reduce inflammation? Some foods are highly inflammatory but there are a lot of other common contributors to inflammation. This does not look the same for everyone but there are
- [Confused by meat?](https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/confused-by-meat/) - To eat meat, or to not eat meat? It's so confusing! I hope this video will help shed some light on the confusion for you! Need help finding your local farmers? http://eatwild.com/ https://www.localharvest.org/ https://www.americangrassfed.org/If you enjoyed this video please subscribe and share!To schedule a discovery call with Rita go here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=27841554Grab my eBook, Is it

## Podcasts

- [Health and Hormones](https://healthandhormones.org/podcasts/health-and-hormones/)