I'm Hormonal | functional hormone insight + advice Bridget Walton, Functional Hormone Specialist & Menstrual Cycle Coach

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how the change of seasons may be influencing your hormones? Join me, Bridget Walton, as we explore the interplay between summertime and your hormones. Sunlight, social connection, and time in nature are all good for your hormone balance. Plus, get practical tips for maintaining hormonal balance while traveling and socializing—think hydration, smart snacking, and mindful consumption. TLDR: Sun exposure allows our body to produce more vit...

Send us a Text Message.#35. If you're new to the hormone conversation, this episode is for you. Today you've got a shortie episode about the basics of hormones. You'll learn:- What are hormones?- What functions do hormones allow our bodies to perform?- What are the top three ways that you can impact your hormones?The takeaway for today: hormones are essential for more than just our reproductive functions. Your actions and decisions can have a huge impact on your hormone levels (for better or ...

Send us a Text Message.#34. Spoiler alert! Protein protein protein.If you have daily afternoon energy crashes then this episode is for you. Bridget talks through an average day of meals for her and how they benefit consistent energy levels throughout the day. Go to this link to find the resource which writes out Bridget's normal meals and her grocery shopping check list. It's not rocket science, but it could help you refine the way you shop and eat in order to feel energized all day long.Join...

Send us a Text Message.#33. In this Mother's Day episode you'll learn about how hormones change after you... become a mother! There are a lot of hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum of course. Understanding what those changes are can be helpful in navigating the journey and looking forward to things leveling out after a bit of time. Today we discuss:- Hormonal changes after birth- Estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, thyroid, and cortisol- Testing considerations with trouble sh...

Send us a Text Message.#32. If you're someone with low energy or mid-day energy drop off AND you're in the practice of working out before breakfast... this episode is for you. Bridget talks about what happens on your bod (hormonally) when you workout on an empty stomach. If you're working on healing a hormone imbalance then consider incorporating some food (ideally protein-focused) in order to set your blood sugar levels (and therefore energy levels) up for success.You'll learn about:- What h...

Send us a Text Message.#31. This episode is for you if you're new to learning about your cycle, your hormones, and how it all works. Bridget walks through the basics of:- Normal cycle lengths, bleed lengths, and cycle length variations- The four phases of the menstrual cycle- Estrogen and progesterone: what they do and how they shift- Why ovulation is the most important event in the cycleIf you've been here before and are more savvy on how your hormones fluctuate, this episode can still be a ...