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. 3h ago

    120. The Identity Crisis No One Warned You About with Tracey Willingham

    Licensed clinical social worker Tracey Willingham (aka That Hormone Girl) joins the show to talk about the piece most hormone content skips entirely, identity. After 25 years in healthcare, Tracey brings a mapping approach to hormone health that looks at your whole ecosystem, not just your symptoms. We get into why perimenopause feels like a second puberty nobody warned you about, why the medical system keeps failing women who show up with real data, and why you have every right to fire a doctor who won't listen. In this episode we explore: Why hormone health isn't just physical, and how identity, mental health, and support systems all factor into the full picture Perimenopause as a second puberty, and why there's so little cultural roadmap for it The pattern of walking into a doctor's office prepared and still being dismissed, and what to do about it Why HRT alone doesn't fix everything when chronic stress hasn't been addressed Tracey's top strategies for showing up to your next appointment ready to advocate for yourself Tracey Willingham is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of That Hormone Girl. For 25 years she worked in healthcare, and she brings that clinical training to a space that badly needs it. She's less interested in supplements and protocols, and more interested in the parts most hormone content skips: how to function compassionately while your body is changing, how to advocate for yourself when a doctor dismisses you, and how to stop chasing the woman you used to be and support the one who exists right now. She works with women through difficult cycles, perimenopause, and surgical menopause, and she does it with a voice she'd describe as part sassy and part classy. Resources: Visit Tracey’s Website THG Everything Page Follow Tracey on Instagram Listen to That's Not Very Ladylike Podcast Check out her Membership Lean more about Mira. And use code 2SHEE15 to receive 15% off your first order Take Kate’s FREE Quiz What Hormone is Running the Show 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!

  2. Jul 16

    119. Should You Test Your Hormones?

    "We don't really test hormones in perimenopause." If you've heard that from your doctor and walked away feeling dismissed, this one's for you. Testing your hormones isn't a simple yes or no — it depends on what you're trying to learn, what you'll actually do with the answer, and honestly, whether you're the kind of person who feels empowered by data or sent into a spiral by it. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually worth testing, your four testing options, and how to figure out which one (if any) is right for you. In this episode we explore: The real question to ask before testing — what will you actually do with the data The hormones beyond estrogen and progesterone that you should be testing Blood vs. saliva vs. urine vs. DUTCH testing — what each one is actually good for Why "normal" lab ranges are built for disease prevention, not optimal health How to decide if testing is the right next step for you right now Resources: Lean more about Mira. And use code 2SHEE15 to receive 15% off your first order Book Your Free Hormone Clarity Call Take Kate’s FREE Quiz What Hormone is Running the Show 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!

  3. Jul 9

    118. To Caffeinate or Not to Caffeinate

    Summer mornings hit different. No school lunches to pack, no mad dash out the door — and suddenly that one cup of coffee you used to grab on autopilot has turned into two or three, slowly sipped on the deck. In this episode, I break down what's actually happening in your body when your coffee habit expands this summer — and why it matters more than you might think if you're entering midlife. I cover the real physiology behind cortisol and caffeine, why your stress response is more sensitive than it used to be, and four practical shifts you can make to keep enjoying your coffee without working against your hormones. This isn't about giving up coffee. It's about understanding what your body is asking for — and giving it that, instead of just more caffeine. In this episode we explore: The cortisol awakening response — what it is, and why caffeine on an empty stomach stacks a second spike on top of it Four practical hacks so you can enjoy your coffee without impacting your hormones The bigger question worth asking this summer — is it the caffeine you want, or just the ritual? Resources: Jigsaw Adrenal Cocktail powder Read the full blog post on caffeine and hormone health Book Your Free Hormone Clarity Call 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!

  4. Jul 2

    117. The 6 Pillars That Can Reverse Disease

    Most of us were taught that disease is just something we manage with a pill, but Dr. Ann Hester is here to flip that script. Double board certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, she breaks down the six pillars that can actually prevent, treat, and reverse hormone related symptoms and chronic disease, no prescription required. Kate and Dr. Hester get into why women are so often dismissed by the medical system, how stress is quietly rewiring your brain, and why that bottle of fragrance lotion might be working against your hormones. In this episode we explore: The six pillars of lifestyle medicine and how they work together to support hormone health Why women's symptoms get diagnosed later and dismissed more often, and how to advocate for yourself How chronic stress physically changes your brain and disrupts your hormones The hidden hormone disruptors in your kitchen, bathroom, and water bottle Why connection and community are just as essential to your hormone health as diet and sleep Resources: Dr. Ann Hester's website: ptrreset.com Dr. Hester’s book: Patient Empowerment 101: More Than a Book, It's an Adventure (available on Amazon) Dr. Hester’s podcast: Vitality by Design Connect with Dr. Hester on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Hester on Instagram Book Your Free Hormone Clarity Call Take Kate’s FREE Quiz What Hormone is Running the Show 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!

  5. Jun 25

    116. The Hormone Survival Guide for Summer Break

    Summer looks like sprinklers and popsicles on the outside — but if you're the one holding the camp waitlists, the snack rotation, the sunscreen, and your actual job, it's the invisible load on steroids. This episode breaks down exactly what the invisible load is, why summer cranks it up without you even noticing, and what's actually happening hormonally when you're white-knuckling your way through ten weeks of nonstop logistics. Plus, three cycle-synced strategies to protect your energy now — so you're not the one paying for everyone else's "best summer ever" come September. In this episode we explore: What the invisible load actually is — the mental, emotional, and "second shift" labor hiding underneath the to-do list Why summer specifically amplifies it The direct line between chronic stress, cortisol, and why your progesterone takes the hit How to map your big-energy summer plans to the first half of your cycle Why protecting your period days now saves you a September crash later Resources: Book - Fair Play by Eve Rodsky Book Your Free Hormone Clarity Call Learn more about Living In FLOW Take Kate’s FREE Quiz What Hormone is Running the Show 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!

  6. Jun 19

    115. Is It PMS...Or Is It Burnout?

    That rage the week before your period? It's not a malfunction — it's a message. In this episode, we're breaking down why so much of what gets labeled "PMS" is actually burnout wearing a hormonal costume, and why your luteal phase might be the only week of the month your body is finally honest with you. We get into why your capacity isn't supposed to stay the same all month long, why progesterone isn't the "weaker" hormone — it just has a different job — and why this gets harder, not easier, the closer you get to your 40s. Then we get practical: four real things you can start doing this week to actually work with your luteal phase instead of white-knuckling through it. In this episode we explore: Why what you call PMS might actually be burnout finally getting loud enough to hear The real difference between estrogen's pace and progesterone's pace — and why one isn't "less than" the other Why your stress resilience naturally declines in your late 30s and 40s, and why chronic stress speeds that up Why the modern workweek was never built for a body with a monthly hormonal rhythm Four practical shifts for your luteal week: full-body-yes boundaries, offloading the load, reducing sensory input, and protecting your sleep window Resources: Learn more about Living In FLOW Take Kate’s FREE Quiz What Hormone is Running the Show 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!

  7. Jun 4

    114. Your Labs Said Normal. Your Body Said Otherwise with Cindy Dupuie

    Most of us go to our annual checkup, hand over our arm for blood work, and wait to hear "everything looks normal." But what if normal isn't the same as optimal — and what if the tests your doctor ordered aren't even telling the full story? In this episode, Kate sits down with functional medicine practitioner and nutritionist Cindy Dupuie to break down exactly what blood work women in perimenopause should be asking for, why conventional ranges often miss the mark, and how to start advocating for your health in a system that wasn't built with you in mind. From thyroid panels to metabolic markers to the cholesterol conversation nobody's having honestly — this one is packed with practical, empowering information. Because understanding your blood work isn't just for practitioners. It's for you. In this episode we explore: Why TSH alone is never enough — and what a full thyroid panel actually looks like The 6 key lab panels every woman in perimenopause should know about (thyroid, nutrients, metabolic, inflammatory, and more) Why "normal" ranges on your labs were created from sick populations — and what optimal actually means The cholesterol conversation your doctor probably isn't having with you (and why rising cholesterol in perimenopause isn't always the villain) How to advocate for better lab work in Canada — including workarounds when your MD won't order what you need Cindy Dupuie is a functional medicine practitioner and nutritionist with over 20 years of experience helping people who are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Her specialty areas include digestion, thyroid health, blood work interpretation, and supporting women through their perimenopause and menopause years. She holds a degree in Dietetics and discovered functional medicine over 23 years ago after navigating her own health crisis — a rebellious digestive system and early menopause at 43. Since then, she's helped hundreds of clients heal through a root-cause lens. Cindy's superpowers are research, pattern recognition, and education — she digs deep, connects dots, and doesn't take things at face value. In addition to her 1:1 telehealth practice, she offers courses, lab work assessments, and teaches yoga. She's also a mom and grandma whose mission is simple: help women become their own best healthcare advocates. Resources: Find Cindy on Instagram @cindy_dupuie Cindy’s Website alivingbalance.net‍ ‍ Cindy’s YouTube channel @alivingbalance Find Cindy on Facebook @cdupuie Check out Cindy’s Course: Grace In Transition for Women Of A Certain Age Download Lab Checklist for The Pause Years Take Kate’s FREE Quiz What Hormone is Running the Show 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!

  8. May 8

    113. The Parenting Shift No One Talks About with Wendy Snyder

    What if starting over as a mom wasn't a sign of failure — but the most powerful thing you could do? In this episode, Kate sits down with returning guest Wendy Snyder, Certified Positive Parenting Educator and founder of Fresh Start Family, for a raw, honest conversation about breaking generational cycles, rewriting the parenting playbook, and why humility might be your greatest superpower as a mom. From perfectionism and shame to nervous system regulation and compassionate discipline, Kate and Wendy get real about what it actually takes to show up as the parent you want to be — and why that work starts with you first. In this episode we explore: Why "starting over" in your parenting journey is a superpower, not a setback — and how humility opens the door to real change The difference between punishment and compassionate discipline, and how breaking the cycle of shame-based parenting shapes emotionally resilient kids How a dysregulated nervous system keeps moms stuck in reactive patterns — and why healing yourself is the foundation of conscious parenting The connection between perfectionism, worth through performance, and the generational cycles we unknowingly pass on to our kids Why interdependence — not independence — is the goal, and how teaching kids it's safe to ask for help changes everything Wendy Snyder is a Certified Positive Parenting Educator, Family Life Coach, and founder of Fresh Start Family, where she helps families ditch fear-based discipline and raise strong, emotionally healthy kids with compassion and confidence. Through her podcast, courses, and coaching programs, she’s guided thousands of parents to break painful generational cycles and create homes rooted in connection, peace, and purpose. She is the author of the upcoming book Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home. Wendy lives in Southern California with her husband Terry—her high school sweetheart—and their two kids, where they’re rewriting their own family legacy, one grace-filled day at a time. Resources: Connect with Wendy onInstagram: @freshstartwendy Listen to Wendy’s Podcast: The Fresh Start Family Show Wendy’s New Book: Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home Free workshop for parents of strong-willed kids Listen to Wendy’s other episode with Kate Check out Kate’s Course Living In Flow 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!

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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
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kate Nguy
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    What the HORMONES