What the HORMONES

Kate Nguy
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Ever wonder what is happening with your hormones? Welcome to What the Hormones—where we talk about PMS, perimenopause, stress, and midlife honestly, without the BS or shame. Hosted by Certified Hormone Health Practitioner Kate Nguy, this is your no-fluff guide to understanding why you feel exhausted, reactive, and like a different person every week. We're diving into cortisol chaos, burnout, mood swings, sleep issues, brain fog, and the invisible mental load. Real women. Real symptoms. Real solutions. Your symptoms aren't "just in your head"—they're your body trying to get your attention.

  1. 12 HR AGO

    110. What Your Anxiety Is Actually Telling You with Alex Mufson

    What if your anxiety, mood swings, and exhaustion aren't signs that something is broken—but signals that your body is working exactly as designed, just under the wrong conditions? In this episode, Kate sits down with Alex Mufson, founder of Canary House and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in high-functioning women, to explore how burnout, chronic stress, and over-functioning rewire your nervous system and show up as what we call "mood disorders." They dig into the real physiology behind intrusive thoughts, depression, and anxiety—and why your conventional lab work might say you're fine while your body is screaming for help. In this episode we explore: How high-functioning becomes a physiological pattern—and why "being strong" can mask serious nervous system dysregulation The difference between "not dead" labs and actually thriving, and why functional medicine sees what conventional medicine misses Why anxiety and intrusive thoughts are often expressions of metabolic stress (glucose crashes, neurotransmitter rerouting) rather than purely psychological issues Neuroimmune dysregulation: when your brain leaves the inflammatory "toll" open, causing symptoms that move around your body and feel like you're losing your mind How to start: the functional tests that matter, the practitioners worth finding, and why "everything looks good" doesn't mean you feel good Alex Mufson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Canary House, an integrative healing practice specializing in high-functioning individuals living with persistent exhaustion, pain, and unexplained symptoms despite normal or inconclusive labs. Her work focuses on nervous, immune, and metabolic regulation for people whose lives appear stable on paper but feel increasingly effortful from the inside. Alex brings clinical depth, rigorous functional testing, and a fierce commitment to helping women understand that their symptoms are not in their head—they're in their body. Resources: Lean more about Canary House. Check out Alex’s Substack - Everything Looks Good Follow Dr. Tiffany Ruder on Instagram at @alex.mufson Follow her on Linkedin at Alex Mufson Sign up for Kate Northrup’s Free Workshop - Good with Money on April 9-16 About Kate Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm. Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health! Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

    56 min

  2. 19 MAR

    109. Why High-Functioning Women Get Blindsided in Perimenopause

    We're diving deep into the shame spiral so many midlife women face: the moment your body stops cooperating with the hustle, you start blaming yourself. But here's the truth—what feels like a personal failure is actually your body asking for something different. In this episode, we explore why high-functioning, hyper-independent women are often the most blindsided by perimenopause, what's actually happening hormonally when your stress resilience tanks, and why reconnecting with your body's signals (even for 2 minutes a day) is the foundation of everything else. We also talk about HRT as a real tool—not a cop-out—and how understanding your hormones across all your life stages is the ultimate act of self-advocacy. In this episode we explore: Why hormone symptoms get misinterpreted as personal shortcomings (and how that belief keeps women stuck) The physiology of perimenopause: what changes in your cycle, why progesterone matters for stress resilience, and why your adrenals become the MVPs High-functioning women and the hyper-independence trap: why saying yes to everything costs you your hormonal health Building yourself back through rest, boundaries, and nervous system work—not as laziness, but as strategy Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) as one tool in your toolkit: forms, timing, individualization, and how to be your own best advocate Dr. Tiffany Ruder is a pharmacist, hormone health coach, and perimenopause specialist dedicated to helping high-achieving women understand the profound biological shifts that occur in midlife. With a unique blend of clinical expertise and real-world application, she translates complex hormone science into clear, actionable strategy. Dr. Ruder is the creator of Chaos to Control, a framework that helps women move from confusion and self-doubt to clarity, confidence, and physiological alignment. Her work centers on advancing hormone literacy so women can stop overriding their biology and begin making decisions that support their energy, mood, metabolism, and long-term health. Through coaching, education, and speaking, she empowers women to work with their hormonal rhythms instead of fighting against them — unlocking a more sustainable, informed, and powerful way to live and lead. Resources: Lean more about Mira. And use code 2SHEE15 to receive 15% off your first order Follow Dr. Tiffany Ruder on Instagram at @Optimizeherpharmacistacist Follow Dr. Tiffany Ruder on Facebook at Tiffany Ruder Join her Free Facebook Group OptimizeHER About Kate Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm. Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health! Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

    52 min

  3. 11 MAR

    108. Who Am I When No One Needs Me?

    You built a beautiful life. And somehow disappeared in the architecture. This episode explores the identity eclipse that happens when you spend a decade (or two) becoming everything to everyone else. It's about the woman who sits in the doctor's office and realizes she has no idea what brings her joy anymore. The marriage that became a logistics partnership. The body that started screaming through symptoms. And the biological reason why what you said yes to at 25 now creates resentment at 40. If you've ever wondered "who am I beyond mom/wife/career woman?" - this one will make you cry and feel seen in equal measure. In this episode we explore: Why DHEA (your stress resilience hormone) peaks at 25-30 and declines throughout life—making what was easy at 25 unbearable at 40 How chronic stress depletes DHEA by 23-40%, equivalent to aging 20 years hormonally The silent agreements in marriage that replace intimacy with logistics (and the question: does he want you or just your usefulness?) Why perimenopause breaks you open to rewrite the rules and reclaim yourself Three practical steps to start the joy quest and use your cycle as a map back home Resources: Book Fair Play by Eve Rodsky Learn more about the Cyclical: Reclaiming You - 9 Month Program Book Your Free Hormone Clarity Call to start getting answers for all your hormone questions. About Kate Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm. Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health! Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

    22 min

  4. 4 MAR

    107. “Asking For A Friend” with Toni Hill

    Welcome to Asking for a Friend — the monthly segment where I ditch the script and pull up a chair with one of my favorite girlfriends for the kind of conversation that usually only happens in group chats, parking lot debriefs, and late-night kitchen tables. She brings the questions. I bring the honesty. And together we go there — no filter, no fluff, just real talk about hormones, health, and the messy, beautiful reality of being a woman in the thick of it. Think of it as a fireside chat, but make it unfiltered and unapologetic — the kind of girlfriend real talk that happens when no one is eavesdropping. Here are the questions we explored in this episode: Is HRT safe — and what's the real story behind the hormone therapy and breast cancer scare? Why is our libido all over the place — feast or famine, and always at the most inconvenient times? Why does random stuff send us into a full rage spiral, and where is that coming from hormonally? Who have I become — am I broken, and is this just my life now? Why are women carrying all the mental and emotional load, and is there any way out of it? Resources: Learn more about the Cyclical: Reclaiming You - 9 Month Program Adrenal Cocktail by Jigsaw health MIDI Health — telehealth platform specializing in women's hormone health (Toni's recommendation, takes insurance in the US) Episode 95 — Kate's interview with a sex doctor on desire vs. arousal in midlife Take my “What Hormone is Running the Show” Quiz About Kate Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm. Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health! Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

    1hr 15min

  5. 27 FEB

    106. When Being Strong Becomes Your Prison

    Being strong got you here. But it's also what's keeping you stuck. This episode dives into the difference between resilience and adaptation—and why high-functioning women are often blindsided by burnout, hormonal chaos, and resentment. If you've ever created a four-page document just to leave your house for four days, or felt rage bubbling up every luteal phase, this one's for you. We're talking invisible labor, decision fatigue, and how your cycle has been trying to get your attention for years. In this episode we explore: The Yale study that found women process 127 decisions before 9 AM while men average 31 Why resilience and adaptation are NOT the same thing (and why your body keeps receipts) How estrogen turns you into a yes-woman and progesterone demands boundaries The invisible mental load: why one partner carries the entire household in their brain Three practical ways to start shifting from survival mode to cyclical living TODAY Resources: Book Fair Play by Eve Rodsky Learn more about the Cyclical: Reclaiming You - 9 Month Program Dr. Emma Seppala research on Decision Fatigue and Cognitive load Cognitive household labor: gender disparities and consequences for maternal mental health and wellbeing. Journal of Family Psychology. citation: Aviv, E., Waizman, Y., Kim, E., Liu, J., Rodsky, E., & Saxbe, D. (2024). Book Your Free Hormone Clarity Call to start getting answers for all your hormone questions. About Kate Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm. Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health! Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

    32 min

  6. 11 FEB

    105. Melatonin: The Hormone Everyone Thinks Is Just a Supplement

    Melatonin isn't just a supplement you grab at the drugstore—it's a hormone. And it's doing so much more in your body than just making you drowsy at bedtime. From supporting ovulation and progesterone production to reducing menstrual migraines, helping with perimenopause sleep issues, and even promoting hair growth, melatonin is essential for women's hormonal health. In this episode, I'm breaking down what melatonin actually is, how it works, what suppresses it, and when (and if) you should supplement. In this episode we explore: What melatonin actually is How melatonin supports ovulation, reduces menstrual migraines, and helps with perimenopause sleep disruptions What suppresses melatonin production Why you need to support your body's natural melatonin production before reaching for supplements Resources: Book Your Free Hormone Clarity Call to start getting answers for all your hormone questions. Take my “What Hormone is Running the Show” Quiz Join my Hormone Unfiltered Newsletter About Kate Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm. Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health! Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

    22 min

  7. 4 FEB

    104. Sleep, Cortisol & Blood Sugar: The Midnight Triangle

    You're exhausted but wired at bedtime. Or you fall asleep fine, but jolt awake at 3 AM with your mind racing. If you're waking up at the same time every night and can't figure out why, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the midnight triangle—the intricate relationship between sleep, cortisol, and blood sugar that's keeping you awake. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with your mattress or pillow. This is your body sending you a loud SOS signal. In this episode we explore: Why blood sugar crashes trigger 3 AM wake-ups (and how cortisol and adrenaline are involved) How your HPA axis gets dysregulated under chronic stress, keeping you "tired but wired" The vicious cycle between poor sleep, high cortisol, and insulin resistance Why perimenopause makes sleep worse (hello, declining progesterone) Five practical solutions you can implement tonight to start sleeping better Resources: Free Webinar: Why Am I Waking at 3 AM Every Night? February 12th at 11 AM Mountain Time Take my “What Hormone is Running the Show” Quiz Join my Hormone Unfiltered Newsletter About Kate Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm. Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health! Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

    25 min

  8. 29 JAN

    103. Burnout vs Busy: 5 Hormone Clues It's Not Just Your Schedule

    We say "I'm so busy" without realizing we're actually burned out. There's a massive difference between having a full schedule and being in full-blown hormonal burnout—and most of us don't recognize it until we're deep in it. In this episode, I'm walking you through the five hormone clues your body has been waving at you, trying to get your attention. Because burnout isn't just stress—it's when we self-abandon, and our hormones are screaming for help. If you're exhausted no matter how much you sleep, your mood is all over the place, or rest doesn't actually restore you anymore—this episode is for you. In this episode we explore: The difference between being busy (you still have choice) and being burned out (your nervous system is stuck in survival mode) Why bone-deep exhaustion means your adrenals are depleted and rest doesn't restore you anymore How mood swings, rage, and feeling like a stranger to yourself are signs of cortisol overload and progesterone depletion What it means when your period goes missing or becomes irregular—and why your body shuts down "non-essential" functions under chronic stress Why you're gaining weight even though nothing has changed (hint: cortisol and insulin are having a dysfunctional relationship) Resources: 1:1 Cyclical Planning Coaching Session with Me - book your free Hormone Clarity Call to get started. Take my “What Hormone is Running the Show” Quiz Join my Hormone Unfiltered Newsletter About Kate Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm. Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health! Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

    26 min
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Ever wonder what is happening with your hormones? Welcome to What the Hormones—where we talk about PMS, perimenopause, stress, and midlife honestly, without the BS or shame. Hosted by Certified Hormone Health Practitioner Kate Nguy, this is your no-fluff guide to understanding why you feel exhausted, reactive, and like a different person every week. We're diving into cortisol chaos, burnout, mood swings, sleep issues, brain fog, and the invisible mental load. Real women. Real symptoms. Real solutions. Your symptoms aren't "just in your head"—they're your body trying to get your attention.

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  • Creator
    Kate Nguy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kate Nguy
  • Show Website
    What the HORMONES

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