Welcome to another energizing episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today’s conversation, host Lisa Franz is joined by Stephanie Singh, a holistic nutritionist, certified menstrual health coach, and the founder of The Aligned Woman. With her personal journey through suspected endometriosis, frustrating medical roadblocks, and ultimately discovering a small fibroid, Stephanie Singh brings a refreshingly practical and compassionate perspective to menstrual health. Stephanie Singh dives deep into what fibroids really are (spoiler: they are benign and NOT cancer!), why so many women’s health concerns get overlooked in mainstream medicine, and how true healing means moving far beyond simply “managing” symptoms. Together, Lisa Franz and Stephanie Singh break down the importance of functional testing, liver support, root-cause nutrition, emotional wellness, and the subtle mineral imbalances that so often go ignored. Expect actionable strategies for identifying and addressing the root of heavy periods, restoring mineral balance, supporting your liver, building sustainable habits, and why emotional work is just as essential as diet and exercise. If you’re tired of quick fixes and want a truly holistic roadmap—plus real talk and encouragement—this episode is a must-listen! Timestamp Overview: 00:00 - Welcome & episode intro 00:25 - Stephanie Singh’s personal journey and what led her to holistic menstrual health 03:07 - What are fibroids? Facts, myths, symptoms, and why many women feel dismissed 05:14 - Conventional medicine: why “just monitor it” and hysterectomy aren’t enough 05:38 - Can lifestyle and nutrition eliminate fibroids? Real results and functional root-cause work 07:00 - Heavy periods: understanding the true link to fibroids 08:24 - “Test, don’t guess”: why functional testing (not guesswork!) drives healing 09:52 - Stool testing, hormone panels, mineral analysis: what Stephanie Singh actually runs and why 13:26 - Untangling iron, copper, zinc, and calcium imbalances 14:17 - Real-world liver support: castor oil packs, hydration, dark leafy greens, and what doesn’t work 21:28 - The hidden role of emotions, boundaries, and nervous system health 23:08 - Daily elimination, lymphatic movement, and making habits sustainable 25:44 - Practical nutrition tips: protein, breakfast, balancing meals, activity for real women 28:21 - The hardest work: addressing emotional roots, “calcium shells,” and healing for good 32:20 - About The Aligned Woman, Stephanie Singh’s practice, and how to connect 32:51 - Closing thoughts & key advice for listeners Connect with Stephanie Singh: Instagram: @stephanie.singh.balancedhealth https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.singh.balancedhealth/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stephanie.singh.nutritionist Connect, Share & Subscribe: Want more nutrition wisdom and authentic conversations? Subscribe to the podcast and follow us on social for updates, new guest experts, and the latest from Lisa. Instagram: @nutritioncoachingandlife Website: https://nutritioncoachingandlife.com/ Loved this episode? Share your favorite takeaway and tag us—we love hearing from you! Start healing from the ground up, ditch band-aid fixes and get real, lasting support from Stephanie Singh and the Nutrition and Life community.