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by Rita Johnson, NTP, CFCP
A conversation about holistic health care centered on women's health (and hormones). Join us as we unpack the many facets that impact our health, hormones, and how we can support our optimal health. My goal is for you to walk away inspired, empowered, and refocused on how you can support your own health! Medical disclaimer: The information presented in Health & Hormones Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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- Oct 9, 20265 min
High Cholesterol? What Your Lab Results Aren’t Telling You
Have you been told your cholesterol is too high? Functional lab ranges offer a different look at numbers. The goal is feeling good, not fitting into conventional ranges. When I look at lab ranges with clients I’m looking beyond the numbers to better understand the bigger picture.In this episode I discuss:🌿The difference between conventional and functional lab ranges🌿Why your body needs cholesterol for healthy hormone production🌿How digestion and fat absorption may influence your overall health🌿Why understanding your individual risk factors matters when evaluation cholesterol levelsYour lab results are an important piece of your health story, but not the whole story. If you’re ready to better understand your body and take a more informed approach to your health, this episode is for you. Want to learn more?Explore my lab guidehttps://healthandhormones.org/optimal-markers/Book a free discovery callhttps://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554
- Oct 3, 202638 min
Self Care Isn’t Selfish With Sterling Jaquith and Denise Jelinek
✨ Self-care isn’t selfish—and it doesn’t have to mean spa days, expensive routines, or adding more to your plate.In this episode, we’re talking about what authentic self-care really looks like:🌿 Knowing what your body and mind actually need💭 Paying attention to the way you speak to yourself🙏 Caring for yourself as an act of stewardship and worship🤍 Letting go of comparison and embracing your unique vocation🕊️ Creating more peace and spaciousness by removing disorder—not adding more tasks👩👧 Modeling healthy rest and self-worth for your childrenReady to take this deeper?✨ Join us for our 3-day workshop beginning October 13th, where we’ll unpack these ideas and help you simplify your rhythms so you can live with greater intention and peace.👉 Sign up through the link - https://healthandhormones.org/back-on-track
- Sep 25, 20267 min
Hair Thinning, High A1C & Thyroid Issues: What Your Gut May Be Telling You
Hair thinning. Rising blood sugar. Thyroid issues. Perimenopause symptoms.What if they’re more connected than you realize? 👀One of the things I want women to understand is that your symptoms don’t happen in isolation. Your digestion, blood sugar, thyroid, and hormones are constantly influencing one another.In this episode, I’m breaking down:🌿 Why I look at gut health when symptoms seem completely unrelated to digestion🩸 How blood sugar regulation can impact your thyroid and hormones💇♀️ What hair thinning may be telling us about what’s happening underneath🦋 Why “normal” thyroid labs don’t always give us the whole picture📊 How I use functional lab ranges to look for patterns that may be getting overlookedI’m also sharing the story of a woman in her 40s who came to me with several seemingly separate concerns, and what happened when we stopped chasing each symptom individually and started supporting the foundations instead.Book a free discovery call to explore what support might look like for you. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554Click the link for my optimal lab ranges freebie. https://healthandhormones.org/optimal-markers/
- Sep 18, 20265 min
Constipation & Hormones: The Connection You Might Be Missing
Constipation may seem like just a digestive issue, but it can be an important clue when it comes to your hormones.In this episode, I explain why healthy digestion and regular elimination matter for hormone balance. Your digestive system doesn’t just help you absorb nutrients, it also plays a role in providing the building blocks your body needs to make hormones and helping eliminate hormones once they’ve been used.When those elimination pathways become sluggish, symptoms often labeled as “estrogen dominance” may have more going on beneath the surface.In this episode, I talk about:● Why digestion and hormone health are so closely connected● How constipation can interfere with healthy hormone elimination● Why “estrogen dominance” isn’t always as simple as having too much estrogen● The roles of progesterone, stress, and blood sugar● Why even your quieter symptoms deserve attentionYour symptoms are communication from your body. The goal isn’t simply to silence them, it’s to understand what they may be telling you.If you’re dealing with ongoing hormone or digestive symptoms and aren’t sure where to start, book a free discovery call to explore what support might look like for you. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554Hormone balancing ebook: https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/cDk9YT4KSn
- Sep 12, 20268 min
Before You Start HRT: 3 Things to Support First
Hormone replacement therapy can be incredibly helpful for some women—but it isn’t always the first place I recommend starting.Before considering HRT, I want to look at how well your body is being supported in three foundational areas:• Digestion • Blood sugar balance • Healthy detox pathwaysWhy? Because hormones don’t work in isolation. If your body is struggling to digest well, regulate blood sugar, or properly process and eliminate hormones, simply adding more hormones may not address the bigger picture.In this episode, I’m breaking down the three areas I look at first and how supporting these foundations can help you better understand what your body actually needs during perimenopause.If you’re wondering what support would make the most sense for you, book a free discovery call with me. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554And if you’re navigating perimenopause right now, be sure to check out my Perimenopause support resources as well. You don’t have to guess your way through this season.
- Sep 4, 20267 min
Why Am I Always Bloated? Common Causes of Bloating
Bloating is common, but it’s not something you should have to just live with.If you’re regularly feeling bloated, uncomfortable after meals, overly full, or like your food just isn’t digesting well, your body may be telling you that something deeper is going on.In this episode of the Health & Hormones Podcast, we’re talking about:• Why digestion works “north to south” and why what happens in your stomach matters for everything that comes next • How low stomach acid can contribute to bloating, indigestion, heartburn, and difficulty absorbing nutrients • The connection between H. pylori and digestive symptoms • Some of the less obvious signs that your digestion may need support—like waking up without an appetite, getting full quickly, or feeling like last night’s dinner is still sitting in your stomach • Why we want to look for the root cause of bloating instead of simply trying to make the symptom go away • How testing can give us a clearer picture of what may actually be happening in your gutYour symptoms are information. When we understand what your body is trying to communicate, we can begin supporting it instead of continually putting Band-Aids over the problem.If you’re dealing with persistent bloating or digestive symptoms and want help figuring out what your next step should be, schedule a free discovery call with me. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554
- Aug 28, 20267 min
When Life Gets Crazy: The Health Habits You Don’t Drop
When life gets busy, your health habits are often the first things to disappear. But what if you knew exactly which habits mattered most—and how to protect them even when everything hits the fan?In this episode, Rita shares how to identify your personal health and self-care non-negotiables and make them realistic for the season of life you’re actually in.You’ll learn:How to identify the things that truly “fill your cup”Why small, actionable changes are more sustainable than a complete overhaulHow planning ahead can protect habits like sleep and nourishing mealsWhy you need one set of non-negotiables for normal life—and another for “crazy town”How to prioritize what stays when you simply can’t do everythingYour routine doesn’t have to be perfect to support your health. It just needs to protect what matters most.When life gets busy, your health habits are often the first things to disappear. But what if you knew exactly which habits mattered most and how to protect them even when everything hits the fan?Listen to the full episode of the Health & Hormones Podcast.Here is the episode where I talk about my non-negotiables: https://rss.com/podcasts/healthandhormones/2995041
- Aug 21, 202617 min
Can You Still Get Pregnant in Perimenopause? Fertility & NFP Explained
Perimenopause can bring big changes to your cycle—but it doesn’t mean your fertility has simply disappeared.In this episode, we talk about:Why perimenopause is not a “death sentence” for fertilityHow fertility changes after 35—and why individual assessment mattersUsing NFP to navigate irregular cycles and avoid pregnancyHow stress, hormones, and changing biomarkers affect your chartChoosing the cycle-tracking method you’ll actually use consistentlyWhat your chart can reveal about symptoms like fatigue, hot flashes, and hormonal shiftsWhen working with a certified instructor can help couples feel less “stuck” or fearfulWe also share details about the upcoming 5-Day Perimenopause Workshop beginning August 24, covering cycle tracking, intimacy, HRT, strength training, and navigating perimenopause with greater confidence.Join me and other experts for the 5-Day Perimenopause Workshop at the end of August. Link below to sign up.https://healthandhormones.org/perimenopause-toolkit/
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About Health and Hormones
A conversation about holistic health care centered on women's health (and hormones). Join us as we unpack the many facets that impact our health, hormones, and how we can support our optimal health. My goal is for you to walk away inspired, empowered, and refocused on how you can support your own health! Medical disclaimer: The information presented in Health & Hormones Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.
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