Hormone Happy Hour with Dr. Heather Rhodes

This bonus episode of Hormone Happy Hour is a little different from our usual conversations. I’m sharing my thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy trial and the heartbreaking conversations surrounding postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, medications, and what can happen when women feel unheard or unsupported during one of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives.

 

In this episode:

 My thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy case + the conversations surrounding the trial

 Postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis + the importance of believing women when they say something is wrong

 My perspective as a former pharmacist on medications + the traditional healthcare system

 How pregnancy after pregnancy can contribute to nutrient + mineral depletion

 Research around nutrient therapy and severe mental health symptoms

 The importance of support, relationships + caring for the whole woman postpartum

Why I believe testing, nourishment + a more functional approach deserve a place in these conversations

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Can we reverse early perimenopause symptoms?

In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour, I’m digging into a question I know so many women in their 30s and early 40s are asking: Am I really in perimenopause already? We’re talking about why many of the symptoms labeled as “early perimenopause” may actually be signs of low progesterone and why that distinction matters.

I’m also sharing my whole-person framework for rebuilding progesterone by looking beyond symptoms and focusing on nourishment, metabolism, minerals, nervous system safety, and the environment your body needs to thrive. Plus, I’m touching on postpartum mineral depletion and why understanding what’s happening underneath the surface can be such an important piece of the hormone puzzle.

In this episode:

✨ What perimenopause actually is and when we typically expect it to begin

🤔 Why “early perimenopause” symptoms may actually point to low progesterone

💛 The common symptoms of low progesterone to look for

🥑 Why renourishing your body, mind, and spirit comes before trying to “fix” your hormones

🧠 How nervous system safety plays a role in progesterone production

🧪 Postpartum mineral depletion, iron-copper balance + why labs can give us important clues

🔑 My 4-step framework for addressing low progesterone and early perimenopause symptoms

🎉 How to join me for my free Boost Your Progesterone live training 

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Season two of Hormone Happy Hour is here! 🎉 

After a summer sabbatical (and a very non-resort-style trip to Costa Rica!), I’m back with some reflections on slowing down, what happens when fear shows up alongside freedom, and learning to give myself the same attentiveness and encouragement I so naturally give to others.

And of course, we’re talking hormones! I’m sharing a big shift I’ve been seeing behind the scenes with my clients from constantly trying to “fix” the body to focusing on what it actually needs to be filled with. Plus, I’m breaking down the 4 low progesterone levers and why pulling them in the right order matters.

In this episode:

🌴 My Costa Rica adventures & lessons in slowing down

🧠 Why fear can show up when we start creating more freedom

💕 Rethinking the way we talk to and encourage ourselves

🧀 My “Swiss cheese” gut analogy + shifting from fixing to filling

✨ Why progesterone impacts mood, sleep, energy, libido and weight

🔑 The 4 low progesterone levers: paused ovulation, cellular energy, nutrient stealing & cortisol protection

🎂 An important progesterone caveat for women 45+

💛 What’s coming inside my Restore Your Progesterone training + program

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When was the last time you did something simply because you wanted to? Not because it was productive, healthy, efficient, or part of a plan, but because you genuinely desired it.

So many women have learned to disconnect from their desires in the name of responsibility, healing, fertility, or doing everything "right." But what if desire isn't something to ignore? What if it's actually valuable information? In this episode, we talk about how desire can reveal what your body needs to feel safe, supported, and fully alive. 

In this episode, I cover:

Why desire is important data, not something to dismiss

Why healing requires more than collecting nervous system tools

Faith, surrender, and abiding with God

How reconnecting with desire can impact hormones, cycles, fertility, and libido

The role of support and co-regulation in healing

A simple 4-step framework for practicing desire every day

Learning to say "yes" to what brings life and nourishment

I also share a few life updates, including our family's summer in Costa Rica, a pause before season two of the podcast, and ways to continue working together through consult calls.

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Here are some great episodes to listen to while we are on summer break!

25. Why I'm So Obsessed with Progesterone

2. What Your Health Class Didn't Teach You About Hormones

28. Girl, You're NOT in Perimenopause 

5. Estrogen Dominance

19. Lift Your Libido

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In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour, we're talking about something I think more women need to understand: you may have signs of metabolic and hormone dysfunction without fitting the traditional picture of PCOS. If you've experienced things like low energy, cravings, mood swings, painful periods, cycle changes, low libido, sleep issues, or fertility struggles, your body may be giving you clues that there's a deeper metabolic conversation happening.

I also share why PCOS is increasingly being viewed through a broader metabolic lens and how our modern approach to healing can sometimes create more pressure, stress, and "doing" than our bodies actually need. We talk about the balance between physical support and energetic support, why both matter, and how creating safety in the body can be just as important as the supplements you're taking.

In this episode, I cover:

Signs you may be on the PCOS or metabolic dysfunction spectrum

The connection between metabolism, hormones, and fertility

Why energy availability matters for ovulation and progesterone

How striving, control, and pressure can impact hormone health

Feminine practices that support healing and nervous system regulation

Why getting specific with testing matters before adding more supplements

Worthiness, receiving, and letting healing feel less complicated

A practical framework for supporting your hormones from both angles

 

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