Hormone Freedom

Amanda Hinman
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Hormone Freedom is the podcast for women over 40 who want freedom from the confusion of midlife health — not freedom from hormones. If you're doing all the “right” things but still struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, disrupted sleep, or simply not feeling like yourself, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney help you connect the dots. Each episode blends functional medicine insight, practical coaching, and real-life perspective to help you ask better questions, recognize possible patterns, and make realistic choices that support your energy, strength, sleep, and confidence. With more than 40 years of combined experience, Amanda and Helen are health practitioners, coaches, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, and moms who know that health advice only matters if it works in real life.

Episodes

  1. Episode 1

    Your Body Doesn’t Need Less Stress, It Needs This with Kindal Boyle

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Kindal Boyle, co-owner of Fit Women’s Weekly, a virtual fitness studio serving women around the world. Kindal shares a powerful perspective for women over 40 who are trying to do everything "right" but still don't feel their best: you don't have to control everything to create meaningful change. Because hormone freedom isn't about doing more. In This Episode:Why focusing on what you can control can create greater hormone freedom and a stronger sense of agency (00:40–02:16)Why routine can help calm the nervous system and create a greater sense of flow in your day (02:16–03:17)How shifting from “I can’t” to “What’s possible?” can change the way you approach your health (04:57–05:19)Simple ways to create a little more sparkle in your day when you're not feeling your best (05:19–05:46)Why something is better than nothing when you're trying to establish healthier habits (06:10–06:44)How a 10-minute walk can support movement while also creating space for gratitude and a positive mindset (06:44–07:21)Why trying to create the “perfect” healthy lifestyle can lead to overwhelm and burnout (07:27–08:00)How starting with just three 10-minute walks a week can build confidence and create a mental win (08:00–08:39)Kindal's personal struggle with doing too much exercise and learning that rest is part of the process (09:02–09:48)What happened when Kindal reduced her exercise by nearly two-thirds—and how it affected her physical and hormonal health (10:05–11:02)How to approach fitness as a sustainable rhythm rather than something you have to do every single day (11:02–11:14)Where to connect with Kindal and get personalized guidance for your fitness and nutrition questions (11:15–12:42) If you're over 40 and doing all the “right” things but still struggling with fatigue, weight changes, disrupted sleep, brain fog, or simply not feeling like yourself, it may be time to look at the bigger picture. Hormone freedom isn't about getting rid of your hormones. It's about understanding your body's patterns and learning how to support what your body is asking for. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Want to follow Kindal? Check out her Fit Women’s Weekly virtual fitness studio https://www.instagram.com/kindalboylefitness/ https://calendly.com/kindal/free-personal-coaching Kindal is currently offering free 30-minute 1:1 coaching calls for women who want to talk through their fitness questions, nutrition struggles, and current challenges and receive practical guidance they can begin using right away.

    Your Body Doesn’t Need Less Stress, It Needs This with Kindal Boyle

  2. Episode 2

    When Your Health is Asking You to Change More Than Your Diet with Cheryl Cuozzo

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Cheryl Cuozzo, a dual board-certified nurse practitioner and integrative health expert with more than 25 years of healthcare experience. Cheryl shares why there is no single magic bullet for midlife health and why the strategies that worked for you at 30 may not work the same way at 40 or 50. Drawing from her own healing journey with Lyme disease, Cheryl explains the importance of looking at the whole picture—including nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, mindset, and environment. She also shares how learning to trust her intuition ultimately led her to leave conventional medicine and pursue a more integrative approach. For women over 40, this conversation is a reminder to stay curious, listen to your body, and advocate for what you need in this season of life. In This Episode:Why there is no single “magic bullet” for your health (00:01–01:32)Why what worked for you at 30 may not work at 40 or 50 (02:41–03:11)Why listening to your intuition can help you recognize when something needs to change (03:11–05:47)How Cheryl's healing journey led her from conventional medicine to integrative health (05:47–08:54)Why staying curious and advocating for yourself can open up new possibilities for your health (07:53–08:54)How to connect with Cheryl and learn about her Intentional Wellness Purification Program (09:05–10:09) If you're over 40 and wondering why your old health strategies aren't working the way they used to, your body may simply be asking for something different. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Connect With CherylLearn more about Cheryl and her Intentional Wellness Purification Program at: cuozzohealth.com

    When Your Health is Asking You to Change More Than Your Diet with Cheryl Cuozzo

  3. Episode 3

    Why Stopping the Guesswork Helped Her Lose 22 Pounds with Suzanne

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Suzanne Longstreet, known as the Millionaire Activator, who specializes in identifying and clearing the subconscious patterns that can lead to hesitation, overthinking, and self-sabotage. Suzanne shares a powerful lesson from her own health journey: you don't have to figure it all out on your own. After years of trying different approaches, working with professionals, and hearing advice that never seemed to stick, Suzanne finally became willing to receive support, get curious, and actually apply what she was learning. Because hormone freedom isn't about following every rule perfectly. It's about surrendering the need to do it all yourself, getting the right support, and finding simple strategies you can actually live with. In This Episode:Why Suzanne's number one piece of advice for women over 40 is to stop trying to figure it all out on your own (00:01–00:44)How Amanda's simple PFFV framework—Protein, Fiber, Fat, and Veggies—changed the way Suzanne approached her meals (01:03–02:44)The role PFFV played in making Suzanne's food choices easier—and how she released 22 pounds after consistently applying what she learned (02:44–03:22)Why letting go of perfection can make healthy choices feel more sustainable and freeing (03:49–06:07)The difference between simply hearing advice and actually being open enough to receive, apply, and experience it (06:14–08:25)How relationships, trust, and having someone walk alongside you can make it easier to create meaningful change (09:23–10:08)Where to connect with Suzanne and book a clarity session to explore what's keeping you stuck and identify your next step (10:08–10:42) Maybe you don't need more information. Maybe you need the right support, a simpler framework, and the willingness to let someone help you. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Want to Connect With Suzanne?Visit successandclarity.com to learn more about Suzanne Longstreet and connect with her. Suzanne is always open to connecting with women who want support, clarity, or help finding the right direction. You can also book a clarity session with Suzanne to explore what's keeping you stuck and identify your next step.

    Why Stopping the Guesswork Helped Her Lose 22 Pounds with Suzanne

  4. Episode 4

    All-or-Nothing Is Setting You Up to Fail After 40 with Tara Roscioli

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Tara Roscioli, a certified functional nutrition practitioner and author of Clean Cocktails, Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist. Tara shares why hormone freedom after 40 starts with getting back to the basics—nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress reduction—and why the strategies that worked in your 30s may not work the same way in your 40s and 50s. She also explains how an all-or-nothing mindset can make it harder to reach your health goals and why consistency, self-compassion, and mindful indulgences can help you create a lifestyle that supports both your health and your enjoyment of life. In This Episode:Why going back to the foundations can support hormone health (00:19–01:15)Why what worked for you in your 30s may not work the same way after 40 (01:15–02:59)Why an all-or-nothing mindset can get in the way of sustainable progress (02:59–07:38)How to find balance between healthy choices and enjoying the foods you love (07:38–09:24)How to connect with Tara and learn more about her work (10:30–11:09) If you're over 40 and feeling like the strategies that once worked for you aren't working anymore, it may be time to stop chasing the next quick fix and start listening to what your body needs now. Hormone freedom isn't about being perfect. It's about finding a sustainable balance that allows you to support your health and enjoy your life. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Connect With TaraFollow Tara on Instagram: @highway2wellnutrition

    All-or-Nothing Is Setting You Up to Fail After 40 with Tara Roscioli

  5. Episode 5

    Stop Everything and Be Ridiculously Silly with Shane Kulman

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Shane Coleman, also known as Enchantress Shane, to explore how play, movement, and silliness can help women get out of their heads and reconnect with their bodies. Shane shares why women often carry so much pressure to be productive, serious, and “do it right,” and how even 30 seconds of ridiculous play can create a shift. She explains how sound and movement can quiet the logical mind, help release tension, and open up new perspectives. For women over 40, this conversation is a reminder that health and healing don't always have to be serious. Sometimes, giving yourself permission to play is exactly what your body needs. In This Episode:Why being ridiculously silly can help shift your nervous system (00:01–01:16)How sound and movement can help you get out of your head (01:38–02:58)Why play can help release the pressure of perfection and “doing it right” (02:58–04:43)How stress and old patterns can affect the way we experience our bodies (04:43–08:44)How play and being witnessed can help make personal transformation feel real (09:34–11:01)How to connect with Shane and learn more about her work (11:12–12:06) Hormone freedom isn't always about adding another health strategy. Sometimes, it's about letting go, getting playful, and giving your body permission to breathe. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Connect With ShaneFollow Shane on Instagram: @enchantressshane Learn more about Shane's work: Her Sacred Self

    Stop Everything and Be Ridiculously Silly with Shane Kulman

  6. Episode 6

    What If Your Body Is Asking for a Boundary, not Another Health Strategy? With Lindsay Piersol

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Lindsay Piersol, a family nurse practitioner, certified nutrition coach, and certified stress management and recovery coach. Lindsay shares why hormone freedom starts with listening to your body, setting boundaries, and giving yourself what you need in each season of life. For women over 40, this conversation is a reminder that setting boundaries isn't selfish—it's part of taking care of your health so you can be more present in your life. In This Episode:Why hormone freedom means not letting your hormones control you (00:01–01:48)Why setting boundaries can be an important part of caring for your body (02:05–04:24)How people-pleasing can make it harder to set healthy boundaries (04:24–06:19)How to recognize when your body is asking you to slow down (07:00–08:07)Why properly fueling your body matters when you're exercising and pushing yourself (08:07–09:07)How supporting your body can help you be more present and engaged in life (09:07–10:46) If you're over 40 and constantly pushing through exhaustion, your body may not need another health strategy—it may need a boundary. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Connect With LindsayConnect with Lindsay on Instagram @livelovelibrand and learn more about her health coaching, recipes, supplements, and wellness resources at: livelovelibrand.com

    What If Your Body Is Asking for a Boundary, not Another Health Strategy? With Lindsay Piersol

  7. Episode 7

    She Walked Out With a Chainsaw, and Came Back a Different Woman with Melissa Lerner

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Melissa Lerner, a national board-certified health and wellness practitioner. Melissa shares how prioritizing her health helped her build resilience, recovery, and strength—especially during challenging seasons of life. She opens up about how landscaping her yard during a difficult time helped her reconnect with her physical strength, nature, and a stronger version of herself. Melissa also explains why mental, emotional, and physical health are deeply connected and how the small healthy choices we make today can become a “health bank” we can draw from when life gets hard. In This Episode:How prioritizing your health can build resilience and recovery (00:01–02:45)Why mental and emotional wellness can impact your physical health (03:59–04:49)How nature, movement, and physical activity helped Melissa through a difficult season (05:26–06:58)Why your past healthy choices become a “health bank” you can draw from (07:21–08:22)How positive self-talk and recognizing your progress can support your wellbeing (07:47–08:54)How to connect with Melissa and learn more about her work (09:13–09:52) If you're over 40, the healthy choices you make today are deposits into your future resilience. Hormone freedom isn't just about managing symptoms today —it’s about building the resilience you’ll need for whatever life brings next. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Connect With MelissaConnect with Melissa on Instagram @micromodifymethod and learn more about her work at: micromodifyingmethod.com

    She Walked Out With a Chainsaw, and Came Back a Different Woman with Melissa Lerner

  8. Episode 8

    Is Your Nervous System Running an Outdated Survival Strategy? With Carissa Brockman

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Carissa Brockman, somatic therapist, coach, and founder of Soulfully Embodied. Carissa shares how understanding your nervous system and subconscious patterns can help you recognize when behaviors that once protected you are no longer serving you. She explains why so much of how we respond to life is shaped by early experiences and how updating those old patterns can help you reclaim choice, boundaries, safety, and agency in the present. In This Episode:Why hormone freedom can begin with understanding your nervous system (00:01–02:41)How early experiences shape the beliefs and behaviors that guide us (02:51–04:30)How adaptive behaviors can become maladaptive later in life (03:36–04:30)Why reclaiming your agency means having more freedom to choose (04:30–08:10)How boundaries, hormonal changes, and nervous system patterns can intersect (07:21–09:03)Why updating old patterns can help you show up more fully in the present (09:52–10:51)How to connect with Carissa and find her free content (11:46–12:07) If you're over 40 and finding that the strategies or patterns that once worked for you no longer do, it may be time to update the system—not blame yourself. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Connect With CarissaConnect with Carissa on Instagram @soulfully_embodied and find her free content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Soulfully Embodied

    Is Your Nervous System Running an Outdated Survival Strategy? With Carissa Brockman

  9. Episode 9

    How to Show Up When You Don’t Feel Like It with Audrey Faust

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Audrey Faust, also known as the Manifesting CFO, a CFO strategist who helps financially phobic women business owners overcome fear, limiting beliefs, and confusion around their business finances. Audrey explains why skipping the things that support your health can actually make you less productive, even when you feel like you're too busy to take a break. For Audrey, prioritizing her health gives her the energy, clarity, and compassion to show up as the best version of herself for her clients and her business. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your health isn't separate from the work you do or the impact you want to make. The way you care for your body can directly influence how you lead, create, work, and show up in the world. In This Episode:How daily walking, protein, and strength training support Audrey's physical and mental health (00:28–02:03)Why consistency with your health habits can help you feel more focused, grounded, and productive (02:39–03:41)How prioritizing your health creates more freedom to show up as your best self (03:41–04:19)Why your physical health can influence your creativity, leadership, energy, and impact (04:19–04:24)How Audrey helps women business owners overcome fear and limiting beliefs around money (04:24–05:49)Why addressing emotional beliefs around money is just as important as understanding the numbers (05:49–06:15)How to move through resistance when you don't feel like prioritizing your health (06:15–07:38)Why taking care of yourself can help you show up with more energy, compassion, and understanding (07:38–08:12)How Audrey's free monthly event, Where Is All My Money Going?, helps women business owners understand their numbers without judgment (09:41–11:39) If you're over 40 and constantly telling yourself you're too busy to take a walk, eat properly, or prioritize your own health, this episode is your reminder that those small habits aren't taking you away from your work—they're helping you show up better for it. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Connect With AudreyLearn more about Audrey and listen to her podcast, Manifest, Manage and Multiply Money, at: www.audreyfaustconsulting.com/podcast You can also connect with Audrey on social media as The Manifesting CFO and on LinkedIn as Audrey Faust. 💡 Explore Audrey's Free Monthly EventAudrey's live event, Where Is All My Money Going?, helps multi-six and seven-figure women business owners better understand their financials, including their Profit & Loss statements, without judgment or financial overwhelm. Learn more and sign up at: www.audreyfaustconsulting.com/money

    How to Show Up When You Don’t Feel Like It with Audrey Faust

  10. Episode 10

    The Permission You May Need More Than Another Health Plan with Jenna Webster

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Jenna Webster, a personal trainer and health and fitness coach with more than 15 years of experience and founder of Body in Motion. Jenna shares why sleep, rest, and recovery are essential for women over 40 and how giving your body time to recover can create more energy, mental clarity, and resilience for everything you want to do in life. For women over 40, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to wait until life slows down to take care of yourself. Sometimes, freedom starts with one small step, one deep breath, or giving yourself permission to take your foot off the gas. In This Episode:Why sleep and rest are essential for hormone health, energy, and recovery (00:20–01:14)How Jenna navigates rest and recovery while raising three children, including a four-month-old baby (01:42–03:16)How constantly wearing multiple hats can keep women in a state of stress and make it difficult to truly rest (04:12–05:25)Why women need to give themselves permission to slow down, pause, and breathe (05:26–06:49)How rest and recovery give Jenna more energy, clarity, and presence in her daily life (07:19–08:48)Why being well-rested can help you be more present and engaged with the people and experiences that matter most (08:48–09:19)How to connect with Jenna and learn more about her Body in Motion health and fitness coaching program (09:43–10:34) If you're over 40 and constantly telling yourself you'll rest when things calm down, this episode is your reminder that your body doesn't need you to do more—it needs you to create space to recover. Hormone freedom isn't about pushing harder or doing everything perfectly. It's about listening to your body, honoring what it needs, and giving yourself permission to take care of yourself. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast BundleLeave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift Connect With JennaConnect with Jenna on Instagram at @thefitgirlwithcurls 💪 Explore Body in MotionIf you're ready for support building healthy habits and strength so you can move better throughout life, check out Jenna's Body in Motion personal training and health and fitness coaching program: Body in Motion

    The Permission You May Need More Than Another Health Plan with Jenna Webster
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About

Hormone Freedom is the podcast for women over 40 who want freedom from the confusion of midlife health — not freedom from hormones. If you're doing all the “right” things but still struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, disrupted sleep, or simply not feeling like yourself, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney help you connect the dots. Each episode blends functional medicine insight, practical coaching, and real-life perspective to help you ask better questions, recognize possible patterns, and make realistic choices that support your energy, strength, sleep, and confidence. With more than 40 years of combined experience, Amanda and Helen are health practitioners, coaches, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, and moms who know that health advice only matters if it works in real life.

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  • Creator
    Amanda Hinman
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Amanda Hinman
  • Show Website
    Hormone Freedom