Hormone Happy Hour with Dr. Heather Rhodes

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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Things Mentioned in This Episode: 

Clear Stem Skincare 

Cozy Earth use code DRHEATHER

Amazon PJs

Follow Jammie Baker for Style 

CRZ Yoga on Amazon 

 

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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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