Fertility, Pregnancy, & Period Tips: Hormone Health Class

Vanda, Fertility & Hormone Nurse + Functional Practitioner
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Welcome to Hormone Health Class — where we make your fertility hormones make sense. Hosted by Vanda Aubrey, Functional Medicine Nurse and Board Certified Nurse Coach, this podcast is your go-to space for women trying to conceive, healing their fertility naturally, and preparing their body for pregnancy through hormone balance and root-cause support. Whether you're actively trying to get pregnant, planning to start soon, or feel like your cycle and hormones are working against you — you're in the right place. Inside each episode, you'll get practical tips, fertility education, and empowering strategies to help you get pregnant faster, support egg quality, regulate your cycle, and balance your hormones naturally — without restrictive diets or guessing games. From preparing to conceive to navigating early pregnancy, think of this as the fertility class you actually needed but never got. Because your body isn't broken — it just needs the right support. On this podcast, I answer questions like:  How can I get pregnant fast? Why am I not getting pregnant even though everything looks normal? How long should it take to get pregnant? What to do during the two week wait? What are signs of good egg quality? Can stress really stop you from getting pregnant? How do I know if I'm actually ovulating? What are signs of ovulation to look for? Best way to track ovulation naturally? Can you get pregnant with irregular periods? How can I improve my egg quality naturally? What foods help with fertility? Best supplements to take when trying to conceive? How can I balance my hormones to get pregnant? What is a fertility blocker and how do I find mine? What is estrogen dominance and does it affect fertility? Can someone with PCOS get pregnant naturally? Does low progesterone cause infertility? How does thyroid affect fertility? What are signs of hormone imbalance affecting fertility? How long does it take to get pregnant after stopping birth control? How do I regulate my cycle after birth control? What should I do 3 months before trying to conceive? How do I prepare my body for pregnancy? What tests should I ask for before trying to conceive?

  1. Oct 27

    130: Trying to Conceive After a Miscarriage - What Her Fertility Nutrition Test (HTMA) Showed

    Text or Voicemail me a Question or Episode Topic Request Trying to conceive after a miscarriage, and being told your labs look “normal” while your body says otherwise, is a frustrating place to be. In this client case study, I walk you through the five highest-priority patterns that showed up on her Fertility Nutrition Test (HTMA) and how we’re building a plan around them. Her story: she already has children, experienced a miscarriage in the last couple of months, and is hoping to grow her family again. She also has fatigue, GI symptoms, and constant cravings, and her routine bloodwork keeps coming back normal. In this episode, I cover: Why very low sodium and potassium can signal to the body that it’s in survival mode, and how they connect to cervical mucus and progesterone supportWhat high copper can mean, why it’s tied to symptoms like PMS and mood swings, and why it needs a gentle approachHow the thyroid can struggle at the cellular level even when blood work looks normalWhat a high cobalt level tells me about digestion, the liver, and gallbladder, and why that connects back to copperHow low levels of boron, chromium, molybdenum, and lithium can show up as symptoms like sugar cravingsWhy the plan starts with the “unsexy” foundations (regular meals, blood sugar balance, and sleep), with targeted supplements filling the gapsEvery test and every plan is different, and her results are her own experience, not a template. But if you’ve been told “everything looks normal” while your intuition says something’s off, this episode shows what a deeper look can uncover. If you want this kind of support, my Fertility Maximizer program is where we do it. Spots are limited each month. Need help with your hormones? Apply here to work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/  Not ready for 1:1? Join The Fertility Lab - My Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Free Resources: Download my Fertility Guide:www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vandaSign up for my weekly newsletter: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/newsletter*some links shared may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission from your purchase

  2. Oct 20

    129: Egg Quality 101: What You Can Actually Influence Before You Start Trying

    Text or Voicemail me a Question or Episode Topic Request How to support egg quality naturally: what matters, what doesn’t, and where to start before you try to conceive. There are quiet worries a lot of women carry before they ever start trying. What if something is wrong and I don’t know it yet? What if I’m too old? What if I only find out once we start trying? This episode names those fears out loud and then gets practical about what you can do. Age is a factor in egg health, but it’s not the only one, and there are many modifiable factors that can support the environment your eggs develop in. In this episode, I walk you through: Why eggs go through roughly a 90-day development window before ovulation, and why preparing earlier mattersHow blood sugar and eating enough consistently can support egg developmentHow sleep and your capacity for stress fit inWhy minerals and nutrient status matter, and how the Fertility Nutrition Test (HTMA) helps us see where to focusHow thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) influence the way your follicles respond to FSH and LHSimple ways to reduce everyday environmental exposures without trying to be perfectWhy supplements should fill gaps rather than be guessworkWhy doing too much, too fast can backfire, and what to do insteadIf you’re trying to conceive or preparing to start, this episode will help you see what’s worth focusing on and what’s not worth stressing over. Want a place to start while you prep? Join The Fertility Lab, my free community for women trying to conceive, for free resources, trainings, and support. Need help with your hormones? Apply here to work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/  Not ready for 1:1? Join The Fertility Lab - My Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Free Resources: Download my Fertility Guide:www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vandaSign up for my weekly newsletter: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/newsletter*some links shared may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission from your purchase

  3. Oct 13

    128: Exercise and Fertility: What Helps, What Hurts, and How Much Is Too Much

    Text or Voicemail me a Question or Episode Topic Request Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about If you're trying to conceive, you've probably gotten conflicting advice about exercise: Am I doing too much? Not enough? Should I stop working out altogether? This episode breaks down movement for fertility in a way you can actually use. I walk you through why movement matters for your hormones, including blood sugar and insulin regulation, digestion and estrogen clearance, lymph flow, and circulation to your reproductive organs. Then we get practical: Why I don't give the blanket 10,000-steps-a-day recommendation, and the more realistic daily step average I suggest insteadWhat NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) is and how small movement "snacks" add up over timeHow to tell when your workouts are supporting you and when they're adding too much stress to your bodyA simple set of questions to reflect on how you feel during, after, and the day after a workoutA starting point if you're barely moving right now: a daily walk habit that can be split up however your day allowsWhether you're in the 2,000-steps-a-day club or training for a marathon, you'll leave with a clearer picture of where to start and how to adjust. Want support putting this into practice? Join The Fertility Lab, my free community for women trying to conceive, where we're running a movement challenge throughout October.  Need help with your hormones? Apply here to work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/  Not ready for 1:1? Join The Fertility Lab - My Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Free Resources: Download my Fertility Guide:www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vandaSign up for my weekly newsletter: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/newsletter*some links shared may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission from your purchase

  4. Oct 6

    127: 3 Reasons Your Cycle Might Disappear After Stopping Birth Control

    Text or Voicemail me a Question or Episode Topic Request Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about If you've ever gone off birth control expecting your cycle to pick right back up — and instead got total silence — you're not alone, and you're not broken. In this episode, I'm breaking down 3 big reasons your period can disappear after stopping the pill: why you likely weren't actually ovulating while on it, what "post-birth control amenorrhea" really is (yes, it's a real, documented thing), and why whatever cycle issues you had before birth control often come back — sometimes worse. I'm also sharing my own experience losing my cycle for 9-10 months after coming off the pill, and why giving your body time and the right support matters so much more than rushing straight to IUI or IVF. If you're preparing to try to conceive and currently on birth control, or if your cycle has gone missing since you stopped — this episode will help you understand what's actually happening and why there's a path forward. Ready for real support on your fertility journey? Join The Fertility Lab — my free community for women trying to conceive — for resources, monthly trainings, and a space to ask questions.  Need help with your hormones? Apply here to work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/  Not ready for 1:1? Join The Fertility Lab - My Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Free Resources: Download my Fertility Guide:www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vandaSign up for my weekly newsletter: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/newsletter*some links shared may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission from your purchase

  5. Sep 28

    126: Recurrent Miscarriage Case Study: What Her Fertility Nutrition Test (HTMA) Revealed

    Text or Voicemail me a Question or Episode Topic Request Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about After three back-to-back miscarriages, this client came to me feeling defeated, dismissed, and out of answers. She already had living children — this was a new fertility struggle, new and confusing. Every test her provider ran came back "normal." She'd had ultrasounds, genetic testing, lab work — and just kept hearing "keep trying." In this episode, I'm walking you through her Fertility Nutrition Test (HTMA) results and the four biggest patterns we uncovered — a sluggish thyroid pattern, mineral loss from chronic stress, a poor stress response, and low zinc and selenium — and exactly how each one connects to recurrent pregnancy loss, luteal phase length, progesterone support, and egg quality. If you've experienced recurrent miscarriage, unexplained pregnancy loss, or been told your labs "look fine" while your body tells you something is still off — this episode will give you language for what you've been feeling and a real starting point for what to investigate next. Ready to stop guessing and start getting real answers? Join The Fertility Lab — my free community for women trying to conceive — for resources, support, and a next step forward. Need help with your hormones? Apply here to work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/  Not ready for 1:1? Join The Fertility Lab - My Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Free Resources: Download my Fertility Guide:www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vandaSign up for my weekly newsletter: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/newsletter*some links shared may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission from your purchase

  6. Sep 22

    125: Do You Actually Have Low Estrogen?

    Text or Voicemail me a Question or Episode Topic Request Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Need help with your hormones? Apply here to work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/  Not ready for 1:1? Join The Fertility Lab - My Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Free Resources: Download my Fertility Guide:www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vandaSign up for my weekly newsletter: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/newsletter*some links shared may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission from your purchase

  7. Sep 10

    124: Client Case Study + Join The Fertility Lab For Free

    Text or Voicemail me a Question or Episode Topic Request Join my free community on Skool: The Fertility Lab and register for our first free live training happening on September 24th! https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Need help with your hormones? Apply here to work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/  Not ready for 1:1? Join The Fertility Lab - My Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Free Resources: Download my Fertility Guide:www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vandaSign up for my weekly newsletter: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/newsletter*some links shared may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission from your purchase

  8. Sep 1

    123: The Impact Your Tampon May Be Having On Your Fertility

    Text or Voicemail me a Question or Episode Topic Request Need help with your hormones? Apply here to work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/  Not ready for 1:1? Join The Fertility Lab - My Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/about Free Resources: Download my Fertility Guide:www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakes Follow me on IG @wellness.with.vandaSign up for my weekly newsletter: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/newsletter*some links shared may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission from your purchase

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Welcome to Hormone Health Class — where we make your fertility hormones make sense. Hosted by Vanda Aubrey, Functional Medicine Nurse and Board Certified Nurse Coach, this podcast is your go-to space for women trying to conceive, healing their fertility naturally, and preparing their body for pregnancy through hormone balance and root-cause support. Whether you're actively trying to get pregnant, planning to start soon, or feel like your cycle and hormones are working against you — you're in the right place. Inside each episode, you'll get practical tips, fertility education, and empowering strategies to help you get pregnant faster, support egg quality, regulate your cycle, and balance your hormones naturally — without restrictive diets or guessing games. From preparing to conceive to navigating early pregnancy, think of this as the fertility class you actually needed but never got. Because your body isn't broken — it just needs the right support. On this podcast, I answer questions like:  How can I get pregnant fast? Why am I not getting pregnant even though everything looks normal? How long should it take to get pregnant? What to do during the two week wait? What are signs of good egg quality? Can stress really stop you from getting pregnant? How do I know if I'm actually ovulating? What are signs of ovulation to look for? Best way to track ovulation naturally? Can you get pregnant with irregular periods? How can I improve my egg quality naturally? What foods help with fertility? Best supplements to take when trying to conceive? How can I balance my hormones to get pregnant? What is a fertility blocker and how do I find mine? What is estrogen dominance and does it affect fertility? Can someone with PCOS get pregnant naturally? Does low progesterone cause infertility? How does thyroid affect fertility? What are signs of hormone imbalance affecting fertility? How long does it take to get pregnant after stopping birth control? How do I regulate my cycle after birth control? What should I do 3 months before trying to conceive? How do I prepare my body for pregnancy? What tests should I ask for before trying to conceive?

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