Hormone Havoc
If you’re a woman who’s ever felt exhausted, irritable, bloated, or like your body is working against you - you are far from alone. In fact, most women experience some form of hormone imbalance during their lives. The challenge? These symptoms are often brushed off as “normal” or “just part of getting older.” (Fun fact…my OBGYN told me to “tough it out”. ) 😬
Here I was with raging hot flashes ALL DAY LONG - sweating through board meetings, and waking up with soaking wet sheets, leaving my sleep shattered. My energy, mood, and overall well-being quickly spiraled out of control. (Now I know that “toughing it out” was the worst advice ever!) 👎
You may be thinking to yourself, ‘I don’t have any of these symptoms’, or they are very mild – ‘should I be concerned’? Know this: not every woman will feel these dramatic symptoms. Hormone imbalances can also be silent - your estrogen, testosterone, and other key hormones may be declining even if you aren’t experiencing hot flashes or night sweats. Over time, this can affect insulin sensitivity, bone density, muscle mass, and overall metabolism, often without obvious warning signs. These “silent” losses matter and catching them early is crucial for your long-term health.
Why Hormones Get Out of Balance
Stress, poor sleep, processed foods, environmental toxins, and life transitions (puberty, pregnancy, menopause) all play a role. Imbalances show up differently in every woman - some obvious, some silent - but all can affect energy, mood, and long-term health.
The Good News
Even after menopause, your body is capable of remarkable adaptation. Through consistent lifestyle support - nutrition, stress management, movement, and restorative sleep – You can improve hormone balance, at any stage of life. Experience improved energy, maintaining (and building) muscle, and protect your bones and heart health. With the right approach, you can regain vitality and resilience - even when symptoms weren’t obvious at first.
✅ The SOLVE Program
I partnered with a naturopathic doctor who created the SOLVE Program – This is a free, 5-week program to help women understand their hormones and take actionable steps toward balance. Each week includes an email directly to your inbox, videos, assessments, check-ins (with me directly!), resources, and fabulous meal plans (vegetarian and standard versions). Whether you’re dealing with visible symptoms or silent losses, this program is designed to help educate and naturally balance your hormones.
And men - if you’re still reading this, thank you for caring. Share this with all the women in your life. Your encouragement and understanding could make a huge difference in their well-being and longevity. 🤍