About Health and Hormones

Lauren Allen
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Welcome to the about health and hormones podcast. I'm your host, Lauren Allen, a recovered sugar addict turned certified nutrition coach on a mission to help women learn how to balance their hormones and optimize their fertility. On this podcast, we have conversations with experts about all things, health hormones, wellness, nutrition, and more to give you the information tips and tricks you need to take control of your health and feel amazing in your body. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  1. 3d ago

    My Breastfeeding Journey- What Helped, What Didn't And What Humbled Me

    Today, I’m sharing my personal breastfeeding journey across all three of my children—and how dramatically different each experience has been. After relatively smooth breastfeeding experiences with my first two babies, I went into my third postpartum journey assuming breastfeeding would be the easy part. Instead, it became one of the most challenging and humbling parts of my postpartum experience. I share how my third baby suddenly stopped latching during the day at just three weeks old, despite continuing to nurse perfectly at night. I tried lactation consultants, different nursing positions, craniosacral therapy, pediatric physical therapy, stretches, courses, and more, but nothing seemed to fix the problem. Eventually, I transitioned to pumping throughout the day and nursing at night—and lived that way for months. Then, completely unexpectedly, around nine months old, she began nursing normally during the day again. Throughout this journey, I’ve developed so much more compassion for how complicated and emotional feeding a baby can be. I’m passionate about breastfeeding and incredibly grateful I was able to continue, but I also believe a mother’s mental health matters tremendously and that there is no single “right” way to feed or bond with your baby. Listen in to hear me share: How I prepared for breastfeeding before becoming a mom and why I think prenatal education can make such a differenceWhat my relatively easy breastfeeding experiences with my first two children looked likeHow infertility affected my ability to trust my body during early motherhoodWhy my third breastfeeding journey completely humbled meWhat happened when my baby suddenly refused to latch during the day—but continued nursing normally at nightThe lactation consultants, therapies, positions, stretches, and other approaches I triedWhy I eventually stopped trying to force daytime nursing and created a pumping routine insteadThe mental and logistical load of pumping multiple times every day while caring for three childrenHow a wearable pump gave me back some freedom and allowed me to leave the houseWhy my baby unexpectedly started nursing normally again around nine monthsMy mixed emotions around breastfeeding, formula, pumping, weaning, and protecting a mother’s mental healthHow this experience changed the way I soothed and bonded with my third babyWhy motherhood continues to humble me—and why sometimes you can do everything “right” and still have a completely different experience than you expectedWhy I’m ready to wean, take a real break, and finally have my body and time back after years of pregnancy and breastfeeding+so much more. Connect with Lauren: Get my FREE PCOS Guide here Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here Instagram Work With Me Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness! This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  2. Aug 11

    All About IVF, Insulin Resistance, PMOS, Egg Freezing, Male Fertility, and so much more with Dr. Sahar Wertheimer

    Dr. Sahar Wertheimer is a fertility specialist and double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist practicing in Beverly Hills, California. She also serves as chair of the Women’s Health Committee for the Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association. Her research and publications cover topics including placental epigenetics and markers of androgen excess in PCOS and hirsutism. Dr. Wertheimer completed four years of OB-GYN training followed by a three-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Listen in to hear Dr. Wertheimer share: How to prepare for egg freezing, egg retrieval, IVF, and embryo transferWhat fertility statistics can—and cannot—tell women about egg freezing and future family buildingWhy male fertility deserves greater attention and how sperm health can affect treatment outcomesThe connection between insulin resistance, PCOS or PMOS, ovulation, egg quality, and implantationHow nutrition, sleep, exercise, and evidence-supported supplements may help optimize fertilityHer perspective on GLP-1 medications for some patients with insulin resistanceWhen advanced testing such as sperm DNA fragmentation analysis and PGT-A may be helpfulPotential causes and evaluations following recurrent pregnancy lossWhy IVF, donor-assisted conception, and surrogacy should be discussed without shameEncouragement for anyone navigating the emotional challenges of fertility treatment+so much more Connect with Lauren: Get my FREE PCOS Guide here Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here Instagram Work With Me Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness! This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  3. Aug 4

    Health And Wellness Trends- The Good, The Bad, and the BS- What’s actually helping you vs. what’s a waste of time

    I’m rating popular health and wellness trends as worth it, not worth it, or somewhere in between—based on the evidence, the cost, and whether they actually move the needle for your health. In this episode, I share my honest thoughts on fads we find on the internet; intermittent fasting, detoxes, wellness retreats, seed cycling, lymphatic drainage, cold plunges, protein snacks, red light therapy, cycle tracking, and cycle syncing. Listen in to hear me discuss: 10–14-hour overnight fastingDetoxes and juice cleansesYour body’s natural detoxification pathwaysWellness retreatsSeed cyclingLymphatic drainageCold plungesRed light therapyCycle-tracking devicesWellness trends you can confidently skip+so much more! Connect with Lauren: Get my FREE PCOS Guide here Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here Instagram Work With Me Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness! This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  4. Jul 28

    What to Eat while Breastfeeding, Postpartum Nourishment, Weight loss, and more with Alexa Greenblatt

    Alexa Greenblatt is a certified health coach and the founder of Alexa Plan My Diet, where she helps women lose weight and build sustainable habits through personalized nutrition coaching. She specializes in practical nutrition for busy women, including kosher eating, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding. Alexa is also a mother of three—including twins—and pumped exclusively for her twins for more than 10 months. Listen in to hear Alexa share: Her personal journey from struggling with her weight to becoming passionate about nutritionThe realities of breastfeeding, exclusively pumping, and nourishing twinsSimple, satisfying meal and snack ideas for busy postpartum mothersHow to support gradual, healthy weight loss without compromising milk supplyWhy consistent meals, carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and hydration matter while breastfeedingHow stress, lack of sleep, returning to work, and missed feedings can affect appetite and milk productionThe truth about lactation foods, electrolytes, vitamins, and milk-supply supplementsWhy some women lose weight while breastfeeding while others experience a plateauHow to manage increased hunger and sugar cravings with realistic, healthier alternativesGiving yourself grace, releasing comparison, and accepting that every breastfeeding journey looks differentWhy breastfeeding and formula do not have to be viewed as an all-or-nothing decisionPractical ways to care for yourself while caring for a newbornFinding flexibility with feeding, routines, motherhood, and postpartum recovery+so much more Connect with Lauren: Get my FREE PCOS Guide here Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here Instagram Work With Me Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness! This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  5. Jul 21

    How your cycle impacts your relationship, fights, libido and more

    In this episode, I explore how understanding your menstrual cycle, hormones, and changing life stages can help you make sense of shifts in libido—and prevent those changes from creating unnecessary conflict in your relationship. Libido is about more than sex drive; it is also connected to energy, vitality, confidence, and feminine energy. Listen in to hear me share: The many factors that can influence desire, including stress, sleep, mental and physical health, medications, body image, and relationship qualityThe difference between spontaneous and responsive desireMy “finish line and obstacles” analogy for understanding why desire sometimes feels closer or farther awayHow the menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases can affect mood, energy, and libidoHow desire may change during pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and menopauseWhy changes in libido should not automatically be taken personally by either partnerPractical ways to track your cycle, communicate your needs, prioritize your health, and build greater emotional and physical intimacy+so much more Connect with Lauren: Get my FREE PCOS Guide here Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here Instagram Work With Me Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness! This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  6. Jul 15

    Finding Purpose And Following Your Heart in Motherhood and Career with Rebekah Pearlman

    Rebekah Pearlman is a birth and postpartum doula who supports families through pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of parenthood. She spent more than a decade working in Israel’s high-tech industry at companies including Moovit, startups, and Guesty before leaving tech to pursue meaningful work supporting mothers and families. Rebekah trained as both a birth and postpartum doula, and is passionate about helping parents feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their journey. Listen in to hear Rebekah share: Why she left a successful career in high-tech after October 7 to become a doulaHow addressing fear and expectations can transform the birth experienceWhy a healthy mom, baby, and dad matter more than rigid birth plansPractical ways postpartum support—including meals, organization, and feeding guidance—can make recovery easierHer perspective on work-life "symbiosis," setting healthy boundaries, and letting go of guilt as a mother+so much more Connect with Lauren: Get my FREE PCOS Guide here Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here Instagram Work With Me Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness! This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  7. Jul 7

    Stop Comparing Yourself- The Habit Sabotaging Your Health That You're Not Thinking About

    Comparison has become so normal that many of us don't realize the toll it's taking on our health. I unpack why constantly measuring yourself against other people—especially on social media—can quietly increase stress, rob you of peace, and make it harder to trust yourself. I also share practical ways to break the comparison cycle so you can focus on your own health journey with confidence. Listen in to hear me share: Why comparison is a normal human instinct—but social media has taken it to an unhealthy extreme.How comparing yourself in areas like appearance, motherhood, fertility, career, and health habits increases stress and anxiety.The hidden factors—genetics, environment, finances, childcare, support systems, and access to healthcare—that make comparisons unfair.How comparison creates chronic stress, decision fatigue, and causes you to lose confidence in your own intuition.Practical strategies to stop comparing, spend less time scrolling, cultivate gratitude, clarify your personal health values, and focus on progress over perfection.+so much more. Connect with Lauren: Get my FREE PCOS Guide here Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here Instagram Work With Me Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness! This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  8. Jun 30

    Chatting About EVERYTHING with Jazzie (@TheIsraelBites)- Celiac disease, relationship with food, motherhood, social media boundaries and so much more!

    Jazzie is the creator of The Israel Bites, a celiac food blogger, social media manager, and kallah teacher. She created The Israel Bites to help English speakers navigate gluten-free living in Israel, sharing trusted restaurant recommendations, practical resources, and education about celiac disease. Jazzie holds a master’s degree in Talmud and combines her passion for Torah, health, and community in her work. Originally from a small island off the coast of South Carolina, she now lives in Israel with her husband and is expecting twins. Listen in to hear Jazzie share: Her journey from South Carolina to Israel after studying at Hebrew University at just 19 years oldHow years of unexplained illness led to a celiac diagnosis and the role it played in her eating disorder and recoveryWhy she started The Israel Bites and how to safely navigate gluten-free dining and food labeling in IsraelSetting healthy boundaries on social media while balancing multiple roles as a content creator, kallah teacher, and studentHer experience navigating a twin pregnancy, finding support, and processing motherhood in Israel after October 7+so much more Connect with Lauren: Get my FREE PCOS Guide here Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here Instagram Work With Me Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you. I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness! This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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Welcome to the about health and hormones podcast. I'm your host, Lauren Allen, a recovered sugar addict turned certified nutrition coach on a mission to help women learn how to balance their hormones and optimize their fertility. On this podcast, we have conversations with experts about all things, health hormones, wellness, nutrition, and more to give you the information tips and tricks you need to take control of your health and feel amazing in your body. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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  • Creator
    Lauren Allen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Lauren Allen
  • Show Website
    About Health and Hormones