Health and Hormones

Rita Johnson, NTP, CFCP
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Welcome to Health and Hormones! A conversation about holistic health care centered on women's health (and hormones). Join us as we unpack the many facets that impact our health, hormones, and how we can support our optimal health. My goal is for you to walk away inspired, empowered, and refocused on how you can support your own health! Medical disclaimer: The information presented in Health & Hormones Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.

  1. 3d ago

    CASE STUDY: What Your Symptoms Reveal About Your Gut & Liver Health

    What if your digestive symptoms are telling you something about your liver and hormones? In this episode of Health & Hormones, I’m sharing a case study of a busy mom of five who was struggling with hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and exhaustion. By looking beyond her hormone levels, we discovered that her liver needed support. We’ll explore: 🌿 How liver function impacts hormone balance 🔎 What symptoms like bloating, nausea, and fatigue may be telling us 🥦 Simple ways to support your liver, gut, and body’s natural detoxification processes 💛 Why identifying your body’s foundational needs can make such a difference Friend, if your labs look “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, there’s more worth exploring! ✨ Ready to get to the root of your symptoms? Schedule a FREE discovery call with me, and let’s take that first step together. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554 Check out my optimal lab range guide https://healthandhormones.org/optimal-markershttps://healthandhormones.org/optimal-markers

    CASE STUDY: What Your Symptoms Reveal About Your Gut & Liver Health

  2. Oct 23

    Panic Attacks & Heart Palpitations? Don't Ignore Your Hormones

    Have you suddenly started feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like your heart is racing for no apparent reason? Maybe you’ve never struggled with anxiety before, and now you find yourself wondering, “What is happening to me?” Friend, your hormones may be playing a bigger role than you realize. ❤️ As women enter their late 30s and 40s, hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect so much more than our menstrual cycles. And sometimes, those changes show up in ways we least expect. In this episode of the Health & Hormones Podcast, we’re talking about: 🌸 Progesterone & estrogen: How changing hormone levels can contribute to anxiety, panic, and that constant feeling of being on edge. 🥑 Blood sugar balance: Why blood sugar fluctuations may make anxiety and heart palpitations worse. 🍳 Protein first: How starting your morning with 30–40 grams of protein may help support steadier blood sugar and energy. 🩺 Looking deeper at your labs: Why thyroid health, ferritin, and B12 deserve attention when you’re experiencing these symptoms. ❤️ Knowing when to seek help: Why new or concerning symptoms shouldn’t automatically be dismissed as hormonal. You don’t have to simply accept feeling anxious or unlike yourself as a normal part of getting older. There are ways to support your body through this transition, and understanding what’s happening is a wonderful place to start. ✨ Ready to get to the root of your symptoms? Schedule a FREE discovery call with me to explore how we can support your health and hormones together. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554

    Panic Attacks & Heart Palpitations? Don't Ignore Your Hormones

  3. Oct 16

    Heavy Periods, Blood Clots & Low Iron: What Your Body Is Telling You

    Are your periods getting heavier? Noticing more clots, feeling exhausted, or struggling with low iron? This can be really frustrating, especially when you experienced predictability in your cycles before. Your body may be trying to tell you something! In this episode of the Health & Hormones Podcast, I talk about the connection between heavy menstrual cycles, iron depletion, and hormone health as well as the role your liver plays in hormone metabolism, and simple ways to support your body through nutrition and lifestyle. You don’t have to ignore your symptoms or accept feeling exhausted as your new normal. Let’s start listening to what your body is telling you! 🌸 Ready to get to the root of your symptoms? Schedule a free discovery call with me. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554 Explore my lab guide https://healthandhormones.org/optimal-markers/

    Heavy Periods, Blood Clots & Low Iron: What Your Body Is Telling You

  4. Oct 9

    High Cholesterol? What Your Lab Results Aren’t Telling You

    Have you been told your cholesterol is too high? Functional lab ranges offer a different look at numbers. The goal is feeling good, not fitting into conventional ranges. When I look at lab ranges with clients I’m looking beyond the numbers to better understand the bigger picture. In this episode I discuss: 🌿The difference between conventional and functional lab ranges 🌿Why your body needs cholesterol for healthy hormone production 🌿How digestion and fat absorption may influence your overall health 🌿Why understanding your individual risk factors matters when evaluation cholesterol levels Your lab results are an important piece of your health story, but not the whole story. If you’re ready to better understand your body and take a more informed approach to your health, this episode is for you. Want to learn more? Explore my lab guide https://healthandhormones.org/optimal-markers/ Book a free discovery call https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554

    High Cholesterol? What Your Lab Results Aren’t Telling You

  5. Oct 3

    Self Care Isn’t Selfish With Sterling Jaquith and Denise Jelinek

    ✨ Self-care isn’t selfish—and it doesn’t have to mean spa days, expensive routines, or adding more to your plate. In this episode, we’re talking about what authentic self-care really looks like: 🌿 Knowing what your body and mind actually need 💭 Paying attention to the way you speak to yourself 🙏 Caring for yourself as an act of stewardship and worship 🤍 Letting go of comparison and embracing your unique vocation 🕊️ Creating more peace and spaciousness by removing disorder—not adding more tasks 👩‍👧 Modeling healthy rest and self-worth for your children Ready to take this deeper? ✨ Join us for our 3-day workshop beginning October 13th, where we’ll unpack these ideas and help you simplify your rhythms so you can live with greater intention and peace. 👉 Sign up through the link - https://healthandhormones.org/back-on-track

    Self Care Isn’t Selfish With Sterling Jaquith and Denise Jelinek

  6. Sep 25

    Hair Thinning, High A1C & Thyroid Issues: What Your Gut May Be Telling You

    Hair thinning. Rising blood sugar. Thyroid issues. Perimenopause symptoms. What if they’re more connected than you realize? 👀 One of the things I want women to understand is that your symptoms don’t happen in isolation. Your digestion, blood sugar, thyroid, and hormones are constantly influencing one another. In this episode, I’m breaking down: 🌿 Why I look at gut health when symptoms seem completely unrelated to digestion 🩸 How blood sugar regulation can impact your thyroid and hormones 💇‍♀️ What hair thinning may be telling us about what’s happening underneath 🦋 Why “normal” thyroid labs don’t always give us the whole picture 📊 How I use functional lab ranges to look for patterns that may be getting overlooked I’m also sharing the story of a woman in her 40s who came to me with several seemingly separate concerns, and what happened when we stopped chasing each symptom individually and started supporting the foundations instead. Book a free discovery call to explore what support might look like for you. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554 Click the link for my optimal lab ranges freebie. https://healthandhormones.org/optimal-markers/

    Hair Thinning, High A1C & Thyroid Issues: What Your Gut May Be Telling You

  7. Sep 18

    Constipation & Hormones: The Connection You Might Be Missing

    Constipation may seem like just a digestive issue, but it can be an important clue when it comes to your hormones. In this episode, I explain why healthy digestion and regular elimination matter for hormone balance. Your digestive system doesn’t just help you absorb nutrients, it also plays a role in providing the building blocks your body needs to make hormones and helping eliminate hormones once they’ve been used. When those elimination pathways become sluggish, symptoms often labeled as “estrogen dominance” may have more going on beneath the surface. In this episode, I talk about: ● Why digestion and hormone health are so closely connected ● How constipation can interfere with healthy hormone elimination ● Why “estrogen dominance” isn’t always as simple as having too much estrogen ● The roles of progesterone, stress, and blood sugar ● Why even your quieter symptoms deserve attention Your symptoms are communication from your body. The goal isn’t simply to silence them, it’s to understand what they may be telling you. If you’re dealing with ongoing hormone or digestive symptoms and aren’t sure where to start, book a free discovery call to explore what support might look like for you. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554 Hormone balancing ebook: https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/cDk9YT4KSn

    Constipation & Hormones: The Connection You Might Be Missing

  8. Sep 12

    Before You Start HRT: 3 Things to Support First

    Hormone replacement therapy can be incredibly helpful for some women—but it isn’t always the first place I recommend starting. Before considering HRT, I want to look at how well your body is being supported in three foundational areas: • Digestion • Blood sugar balance • Healthy detox pathways Why? Because hormones don’t work in isolation. If your body is struggling to digest well, regulate blood sugar, or properly process and eliminate hormones, simply adding more hormones may not address the bigger picture. In this episode, I’m breaking down the three areas I look at first and how supporting these foundations can help you better understand what your body actually needs during perimenopause. If you’re wondering what support would make the most sense for you, book a free discovery call with me. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554 And if you’re navigating perimenopause right now, be sure to check out my Perimenopause support resources as well. You don’t have to guess your way through this season.

    Before You Start HRT: 3 Things to Support First
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Welcome to Health and Hormones! A conversation about holistic health care centered on women's health (and hormones). Join us as we unpack the many facets that impact our health, hormones, and how we can support our optimal health. My goal is for you to walk away inspired, empowered, and refocused on how you can support your own health! Medical disclaimer: The information presented in Health & Hormones Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.

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  • Creator
    Rita Johnson, NTP, CFCP
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rita Johnson 2023
  • Show Website
    Health and Hormones

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