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. 1D AGO

    107. “Asking For A Friend” with Toni Hill

    Welcome to Asking for a Friend — the monthly segment where I ditch the script and pull up a chair with one of my favorite girlfriends for the kind of conversation that usually only happens in group chats, parking lot debriefs, and late-night kitchen tables. She brings the questions. I bring the honesty. And together we go there — no filter, no fluff, just real talk about hormones, health, and the messy, beautiful reality of being a woman in the thick of it. Think of it as a fireside chat, but make it unfiltered and unapologetic — the kind of girlfriend real talk that happens when no one is eavesdropping. Here are the questions we explored in this episode: Is HRT safe — and what's the real story behind the hormone therapy and breast cancer scare? Why is our libido all over the place — feast or famine, and always at the most inconvenient times? Why does random stuff send us into a full rage spiral, and where is that coming from hormonally? Who have I become — am I broken, and is this just my life now? Why are women carrying all the mental and emotional load, and is there any way out of it? Resources: Learn more about the Cyclical: Reclaiming You - 9 Month Program Adrenal Cocktail by Jigsaw health MIDI Health — telehealth platform specializing in women's hormone health (Toni's recommendation, takes insurance in the US) Episode 95 — Kate's interview with a sex doctor on desire vs. arousal in midlife Take my “What Hormone is Running the Show” Quiz 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!

    1h 15m

  2. 6D AGO

    106. When Being Strong Becomes Your Prison

    Being strong got you here. But it's also what's keeping you stuck. This episode dives into the difference between resilience and adaptation—and why high-functioning women are often blindsided by burnout, hormonal chaos, and resentment. If you've ever created a four-page document just to leave your house for four days, or felt rage bubbling up every luteal phase, this one's for you. We're talking invisible labor, decision fatigue, and how your cycle has been trying to get your attention for years. In this episode we explore: The Yale study that found women process 127 decisions before 9 AM while men average 31 Why resilience and adaptation are NOT the same thing (and why your body keeps receipts) How estrogen turns you into a yes-woman and progesterone demands boundaries The invisible mental load: why one partner carries the entire household in their brain Three practical ways to start shifting from survival mode to cyclical living TODAY Resources: Book Fair Play by Eve Rodsky Learn more about the Cyclical: Reclaiming You - 9 Month Program Dr. Emma Seppala research on Decision Fatigue and Cognitive load Cognitive household labor: gender disparities and consequences for maternal mental health and wellbeing. Journal of Family Psychology. citation: Aviv, E., Waizman, Y., Kim, E., Liu, J., Rodsky, E., & Saxbe, D. (2024). Book Your Free Hormone Clarity Call to start getting answers for all your hormone questions. 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!

    32 min

  3. FEB 11

    105. Melatonin: The Hormone Everyone Thinks Is Just a Supplement

    Melatonin isn't just a supplement you grab at the drugstore—it's a hormone. And it's doing so much more in your body than just making you drowsy at bedtime. From supporting ovulation and progesterone production to reducing menstrual migraines, helping with perimenopause sleep issues, and even promoting hair growth, melatonin is essential for women's hormonal health. In this episode, I'm breaking down what melatonin actually is, how it works, what suppresses it, and when (and if) you should supplement. In this episode we explore: What melatonin actually is How melatonin supports ovulation, reduces menstrual migraines, and helps with perimenopause sleep disruptions What suppresses melatonin production Why you need to support your body's natural melatonin production before reaching for supplements Resources: Book Your Free Hormone Clarity Call to start getting answers for all your hormone questions. Take my “What Hormone is Running the Show” Quiz Join my Hormone Unfiltered Newsletter 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!

    22 min

  4. FEB 4

    104. Sleep, Cortisol & Blood Sugar: The Midnight Triangle

    You're exhausted but wired at bedtime. Or you fall asleep fine, but jolt awake at 3 AM with your mind racing. If you're waking up at the same time every night and can't figure out why, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the midnight triangle—the intricate relationship between sleep, cortisol, and blood sugar that's keeping you awake. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with your mattress or pillow. This is your body sending you a loud SOS signal. In this episode we explore: Why blood sugar crashes trigger 3 AM wake-ups (and how cortisol and adrenaline are involved) How your HPA axis gets dysregulated under chronic stress, keeping you "tired but wired" The vicious cycle between poor sleep, high cortisol, and insulin resistance Why perimenopause makes sleep worse (hello, declining progesterone) Five practical solutions you can implement tonight to start sleeping better Resources: Free Webinar: Why Am I Waking at 3 AM Every Night? February 12th at 11 AM Mountain Time Take my “What Hormone is Running the Show” Quiz Join my Hormone Unfiltered Newsletter 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!

    25 min

  5. JAN 29

    103. Burnout vs Busy: 5 Hormone Clues It's Not Just Your Schedule

    We say "I'm so busy" without realizing we're actually burned out. There's a massive difference between having a full schedule and being in full-blown hormonal burnout—and most of us don't recognize it until we're deep in it. In this episode, I'm walking you through the five hormone clues your body has been waving at you, trying to get your attention. Because burnout isn't just stress—it's when we self-abandon, and our hormones are screaming for help. If you're exhausted no matter how much you sleep, your mood is all over the place, or rest doesn't actually restore you anymore—this episode is for you. In this episode we explore: The difference between being busy (you still have choice) and being burned out (your nervous system is stuck in survival mode) Why bone-deep exhaustion means your adrenals are depleted and rest doesn't restore you anymore How mood swings, rage, and feeling like a stranger to yourself are signs of cortisol overload and progesterone depletion What it means when your period goes missing or becomes irregular—and why your body shuts down "non-essential" functions under chronic stress Why you're gaining weight even though nothing has changed (hint: cortisol and insulin are having a dysfunctional relationship) Resources: 1:1 Cyclical Planning Coaching Session with Me - book your free Hormone Clarity Call to get started. Take my “What Hormone is Running the Show” Quiz Join my Hormone Unfiltered Newsletter 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!

    26 min

  6. JAN 19

    102. Yearly Planning the Cyclical Way

    It's mid-January and you might be feeling like you should be hustling hard on those New Year goals—but what if your body is telling you something different? In this episode, I'm sharing why traditional January planning might be setting you up for burnout and how to plan your entire year in a way that honors BOTH the environmental seasons around you and your menstrual cycle within you. I'm getting real about my cement-shoes-in-a-5km-race moments, my Black Friday launch disaster, and how planning cyclically transformed my business and life. If you've ever felt exhausted trying to keep up with everyone else's timeline, this episode is your permission slip to create your own rhythm. In this episode we explore: Why January 1st isn't actually your new year (hint: Spring Equinox is where the magic happens) How to plan with the four environmental seasons—winter for rest and reflection, spring for initiation, summer for connection, and fall for refinement The power of layering your menstrual cycle phases with the calendar year to plan according to your actual energy My real story of trying to sell during my period on Black Friday (spoiler: it flopped) and why marketing strategies don't work when you're swimming upstream against your body Simple practices to start honoring your cycles instead of fighting them Resources: 1:1 Cyclical Planning Coaching Session with Me - book your free Hormone Clarity Call to get started. Join my Hormone Unfiltered Newsletter 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!

    36 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    101. Why Your Period Might Be a Hot Mess After The Holidays

    Welcome to Season 4! We've got a new name, a new energy, and the same real talk you've come to expect. In this premiere episode, I'm breaking down why your January or February period might feel completely off—and it's all because of what's happening right now during the holidays. Even if you don't feel stressed, your body might be struggling behind the scenes. And most of us don't actually notice how bad it's gotten until our period shows up with a vengeance. If you've been indulging in more sugar, staying up late, skipping meals, or drinking more than usual—your hormones are taking notes. Let's decode what's happening and what you can do about it. In this episode we explore: How holiday stress impacts your menstrual cycle—even if you don't feel stressed Why you won't see the hormonal fallout until January or February Practical steps to help your body recalibrate before things get worse Resources: Sign-up for my Free Webinar on January 8th: Tired AF All the Time? It’s Not Just ‘Being a Mom’ - It’s Hormonal Join my Hormone Unfiltered Newsletter 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!

    27 min

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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
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kate Nguy
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