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

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Jun 23

    It's Not You, It's Your Blood Sugar: The Connection Between Blood Sugar, Mood Swings, Anxiety, and PMS.

    I’m excited to announce that my live, four-week Balance Your Hormones 101 program is officially open again! This course includes comprehensive hormone education along with four live Q&A sessions where you can get your questions answered directly. As a podcast listener, you can save 20% with the code PODCAST at laurenallenutrition.com. Join here: https://www.laurenallennutrition.com/balance-your-hormones-101 In this episode, I’m talking about the hidden connection between blood sugar and your mood, anxiety, PMS, energy, sleep, and overall well-being. I share my own story of growing up on a high-sugar diet and struggling with daily anxiety, only to see a dramatic improvement within weeks of reducing refined sugar and eating meals that supported stable blood sugar. I also share stories from clients who experienced improvements in depression, anxiety, energy levels, marriage, and parenting simply by focusing on blood sugar balance. I explain how blood sugar spikes and crashes trigger insulin, cortisol, and adrenaline, contributing to chronic stress, inflammation, and disruptions in neurotransmitter function. We’ll also discuss how modern foods and drinks make it easier than ever to get caught in this cycle. Listen in as I Share: Why blood sugar impacts far more than just weight and diabetes riskHow blood sugar fluctuations can contribute to anxiety, mood swings, PMS, and poor sleepThe signs of unstable blood sugar, including shakiness, energy crashes, cravings, waking between 2–4 a.m., severe PMS, and dependence on caffeineSimple strategies to stabilize blood sugar, including eating regular meals, reducing added sugars and refined carbohydrates, building balanced meals, prioritizing sleep, and moving your bodyHow improving blood sugar balance can positively affect your hormones, relationships, and daily quality of life+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. Jun 16

    When Life Doesn't Go The Way You Expected with Charlotte Leventhal

    Charlotte Leventhal is a certified doula, content creator, and single mother living in Israel. Through her social media platform, @daniellesmom, she shares openly about marriage, divorce, motherhood, and rebuilding life after unexpected challenges. She is passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and birth, and works as a doula while also advocating for greater understanding and support around divorce within the Orthodox community. Originally from the United States, Charlotte now lives in Israel with her daughter and is navigating the realities of co-parenting, single motherhood, and building a new future for herself and her family. Listen in to hear Charlotte share: What it was like to be told she was heading toward divorce while nine months pregnantHow she navigated the grief of losing the future and family life she expectedThe shame, secrecy, and stigma that often surround divorce—and why she chose to share her story publiclyThe critical role friendships, therapy, and community played during one of the most difficult seasons of her lifeHow she is rediscovering herself through creativity, exercise, journaling, and intentional self-careThe realities of co-parenting, custody arrangements, and raising a young child after divorceHer journey into becoming a doula and why supporting women through birth has become deeply meaningfulLessons she's learned about resilience, identity, and finding strength when life takes an unexpected turnHer message to others navigating divorce, loss, or major life transitions+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. Jun 9

    The Sleep-Hormone Connection Every Woman Should Know

    In this episode, I explain why sleep is one of the most powerful and most underutilized tools for improving health, hormones, fertility, and overall well-being. I break down how quality sleep affects everything from brain function and emotional regulation to metabolism, reproductive health, and hormone balance. I also share practical strategies that can help you improve your sleep, even if you're a busy parent, work night shifts, or struggle with waking up in the middle of the night. Listen in to hear me share: How sleep helps clear toxins from the brain, supports memory, promotes neural repair, and protects long-term cognitive healthThe impact of sleep deprivation on cortisol, melatonin, fertility, menstrual cycles, PMS, thyroid function, appetite hormones, insulin sensitivity, and metabolismWhy sleep pressure matters and how understanding it can help you fall asleep more easilyPractical ways to optimize melatonin production through darkness, reducing blue light exposure, and creating a sleep-friendly environmentHow caffeine, screens, and stimulating evening activities can silently undermine sleep qualityStrategies for navigating sleep challenges with partners, newborns, night-shift work, and middle-of-the-night awakeningsThe role of supplements such as magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, glycine, and low-dose melatoninHow I apply principles from Atomic Habits to build sleep habits that are realistic, sustainable, and effective+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 2

    Turning Our Home's Chaos Into Calm with Atara Bienenfeld

    Atara Bienenfeld is an executive functioning coach, educator, and founder of the Instagram page The Organized Mind (@theorganizedmindatara) She works with mothers to create practical home systems that reduce overwhelm, free up mental space, and support healthier, calmer family life. A former teacher and mother of six children ages 1–13, Atara shares how her move to Israel and her youngest child starting daycare gave her the opportunity to build her coaching business focused on organization, routines, and executive functioning skills. Listen in to hear Atara share: Why modern motherhood feels so overwhelmingHow weekly planning for meals, schedules, and responsibilities can dramatically reduce stress and decision fatiguePractical home organization strategies, including THE laundry system that changed her life.Simplifying meal planning with repeatable routinesHow to teach children more independence through clear instructions, timers, and simple accountability systemsWhy imperfect but functional systems are better than chasing perfection in the homeHow reducing chaos can improve family relationships, mental health, and a mother’s ability to care for herself+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
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Lauren Allen
  • Show Website
    About Health and Hormones

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