Hormone Happy Hour with Dr. Heather Rhodes

Okay friends, it’s confession time! 

I’m spilling the tea on how I managed to crash my own progesterone not once, but TWICE. Yep, even as a hormone expert! But first, we’re celebrating some BIG client wins, from long-awaited pregnancies to postpartum weight loss, and talking about why progesterone is often the missing piece when it comes to energy, libido, fertility, mood, and actually seeing results from all your hard work.

I’m sharing the sneaky signs I missed, how intense workouts, under-eating, and blurred work boundaries caught up with me, and exactly what I did to rebuild. Because sometimes doing MORE is actually working against your hormones. Let’s talk about what it looks like to stop chasing symptoms, start nourishing your body, and train smarter without sacrificing your progesterone. 

In this episode:

How I crashed my own progesterone TWICE (and the warning signs I missed)

Why intense workouts, under-eating, and chronic stress can work against your hormones

The connection between progesterone, motivation, focus, & libido

How I adjusted my nutrition, workouts + daily routines to rebuild

Why doing less and creating better boundaries can lead to better results

The hormone basics I want you to start tracking each month

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Happy fall, friends! 🍂 We’re kicking things off with a reminder from my son’s teacher that I think we ALL need to hear: Do your best and keep going. Because perfectionism can keep us stuck in a cycle of stress and symptoms. And that brings us to today’s topic: BLOOD SUGAR! We’re talking about why blood sugar regulation is foundational for progesterone, energy, sleep, and helping your body feel safe enough to heal.

I’m breaking down the sneaky signs of blood sugar dysregulation, why more protein isn’t always the answer, and how minerals, carbs, digestion, and fiber all play a role. Plus, we’re connecting the physical and spiritual dots when it comes to getting out of survival mode and learning to trust your body again. 💛

In this episode:

Why releasing perfectionism matters in your healing journey

Sneaky signs of blood sugar dysregulation, from night waking to cravings and mood swings

The connection between blood sugar, progesterone, & cortisol

Why undereating and inadequate carbs may be working against you

How minerals, digestion, and fiber support metabolic health

The connection between PCOS + blood sugar regulation

Why spiritual rest + nervous system safety matter

How my Missing Piece sessions & Restore Your Progesterone program can help you find your next steps

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If you’ve been collecting labs, supplements, protocols, and advice but STILL feel like you don’t know what your body actually needs… this episode is for you.

 We’re talking fertility, but honestly? These principles apply to healing in general. I’m breaking down why getting unstuck often requires more than another supplement. It's about shifting your identity, rebuilding trust with your body, and getting your mind, emotions, desires, and choices moving in the same direction. 

Then we’re getting practical. I’m sharing the physical signs I look for when assessing whether the body feels supported enough for fertility and healing, plus the three tests that can give us a much clearer picture of what’s happening underneath the surface. And because fertility isn’t just a woman’s responsibility, we’re talking about what to look at with your husband, too!

In this episode:

Why more labs, supplements and advice don’t always equal more clarity

The identity shift that may need to happen before your body can move forward

Reconnecting with healthy feminine energy + what that can look like in real life

Getting your thoughts, emotions, desires, & choices into alignment

The 3 tests I recommend for getting deeper answers: Full Monty iron, HTMA + gut testing

Why the body prioritizes survival needs before reproduction

Why your husband’s health matters too and when to consider sperm analysis

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Okay ladies, we’re talking about your husband today.

I’m joined by Leisha Drews, host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast, for a conversation about male hormones, low testosterone, gut health, and all the things that might be going on underneath the surface when your husband just doesn’t seem like himself. We’re breaking down signs of low testosterone and why hormones are often a clue that we need to look deeper at sleep, stress, inflammation, minerals, nutrition, and gut health.

But here’s the catch: you can’t actually “fix” your husband. 

In this episode:

Common signs of low testosterone from fatigue + belly fat to low libido, brain fog + lack of motivation

Why low testosterone may be a signal to look deeper at overall health

The connection between sleep, stress, inflammation, minerals and male hormones

Simple nutrition + lifestyle shifts that support men’s health

Why trying to control or “fix” your husband usually doesn’t work

How changing your own actions can shift the dynamic in your marriage

What feminine energy can actually look like in everyday marriage

Why we recommend The Empowered Wife as a resource for women who want to explore these relationship dynamics

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This episode came from a BIG download I couldn’t ignore. 💛 We talk a lot about supporting hormones, minerals, the gut, and the nervous system, but what if there’s a deeper spiritual root keeping your body stuck in survival mode? Today, I’m digging into fear and how our thoughts, beliefs, and unresolved emotions may be connected to the way we experience stress and symptoms in the body.

I’m sharing what it means to view fear as an “altar,” how to recognize where you may have come into agreement with fear, and practical steps for replacing those beliefs with truth. We’re also going into Joshua 1:8 and the daily blueprint I believe God gives us for building strength and courage. And yes, we’re ending this one in prayer. 🙏

In this episode:

Why emotional regulation is an important piece of nervous system health

How thoughts, beliefs, and unresolved emotions can contribute to feeling stuck in survival mode

The potential connection between fear, stress & hormone, gut, and nervous system symptoms

Why supporting the physical body with minerals and other tools may only be one piece of the puzzle

What I mean when I talk about fear becoming an “altar” in our lives

The Joshua 1:8 blueprint I’m using to build strength and courage every day

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