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. 1d ago

    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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    57 min

  2. May 26

    Why Building Muscle is the key to getting stronger, reducing insulin resistance, losing weight, and supporting longevity

    I’m sharing why building muscle has become one of the biggest priorities in my health journey—not just for aesthetics, but for hormonal health, metabolism, longevity, confidence, and mental health. In this episode, I break down how muscle helps improve insulin resistance by giving carbohydrates a place to be stored and used instead of overburdening the liver, and why that matters so much for women’s health. Listen in to hear me share: Why building muscle matters for hormones, metabolism, and weight lossHow muscle supports insulin resistance, PCOS symptoms, fertility, and blood sugar balanceThe difference between movement, muscular endurance, and true muscle-buildingWhy lifting close to failure, using heavier weights, and resting properly mattersHow strength training can support confidence, mental health, and healthy agingMy own at-home routine using Peloton split programs, yoga, and mat Pilates+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

    44 min

  3. May 19

    Reducing The Risk of Recurrent Miscarriage

    Recurrent miscarriage is one of the hardest and most sensitive topics in women’s health, and in this episode, Lauren Allen opens up a practical, research-informed conversation about why miscarriages happen, when to look deeper, and what testing may help reduce future risk. Listen in to hear Lauren share: What miscarriage is, how common it isThe difference between a random miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy lossRoot cause of miscarriage, including thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, clotting disorders, lifestyle factors, and inflammationWhat tests to do after repeated losses+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

    54 min

  4. May 12

    When You Were Supposed To Have a Baby- Navigating Infertility + Recurrent Loss With Dr. Aimee Baron

    Dr. Aimee Baron is a pediatrician and the founder of I Was Supposed to Have a Baby, a nonprofit supporting people through infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and related struggles in the Jewish community. After walking through secondary infertility, miscarriage, multiple unexplained losses, and eventually a surprise twin pregnancy, Dr. Baron turned her personal pain into a mission to help others feel less alone. Through shared stories, support groups, education, and her podcast, she works to reduce isolation and create more sensitive communal spaces. Listen in to hear Dr. Baron share: Her personal fertility journey, including secondary infertility, miscarriage, and repeated pregnancy lossWhy she founded I Was Supposed to Have a Baby and how storytelling helps break the silence around infertilityPractical ways communities can be more sensitive, from changing the way we ask about family to being mindful at Shabbos tables and simchasHow to support a friend who is struggling while sharing your own pregnancy news with careHoliday survival strategies for people facing infertility or loss, including setting boundaries, opting out when needed, and creating private spaceWhy all forms of infertility-related grief deserve validation, including circumstantial infertility for singles+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

    43 min

  5. May 6

    Losing Myself Postpartum and Finding Myself Again + Everything That's Helped

    In this solo episode, I open up about a deeply raw season of postpartum burnout, feeling disconnected from myself just seven months after giving birth. What started as resistance to work, movement, and routine quickly intensified when war broke out, bringing daily sirens, disrupted sleep, canceled plans, and a constant sense of survival mode. I share the guilt I felt stepping away for a 36-hour desert wellness retreat—and how that decision became a turning point in helping me reconnect, reset, and begin finding myself again. Listen in to hear me share: What postpartum burnout actually felt like day-to-day, and how it showed up in my energy, motivation, and identityHow living through war impacted my nervous system, routines, and family life in ways I didn’t expectThe internal struggle of choosing self-care during chaos, and why it was exactly what I neededThe powerful impact of a short desert retreat, including gentle movement, deep rest, and a breakthrough cold plunge experienceHow I began redefining productivity, rebuilding routines, and returning to work with more intention and self-trust+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

    52 min

  6. Feb 24

    Feeling Left Behind When Everyone Else Is Pregnant

    In this solo episode, I open up about one of the most vulnerable seasons of my life, when I was deep in PCOS flare-ups, facing months of negative pregnancy tests and irregular cycles, and quietly questioning if I would ever become a mom. I share a pivotal moment at a friend’s wedding that completely blindsided me and brought up intense jealousy, shame, and the painful feeling that I was “so far behind,” especially within an Orthodox Jewish community where marriage and babies can feel closely tied to your sense of progress and belonging. Listen in to hear me share: What infertility and PCOS flare-ups felt like emotionally and socially in a tight-knit communityThe identity and worthiness struggles that surfaced when motherhood felt out of reachHow opening up to the right person helped break the isolation and normalize my triggersThe coping tools that helped me survive that season, including distraction, intentional joy, and feeling proactive through medical and lifestyle changesWhy expanding your identity beyond “trying to get pregnant” is so crucial for your mental health+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

    46 min

  7. Feb 17

    Intuitive Eating vs. Fertility Nutrition: Do You Have to Choose?

    In today's episode we're going to talk about about a common concern I hear from women before they start focusing on eating for fertility: What if this morphs into unhealthy obsession/disordered eating? It's a great question and a fair concern. How do we balance the importance of striving for a consistently healthy diet while also maintaining a healthy relationship with food? In today's episode, we're talking all about intuitive eating, and how it can actually go hand-in-hand with eating for fertility. Here’s what I break down: Why so many women are afraid that having nutrition targets will automatically turn into food obsessionWhat Intuitive Eating actually is, including the 10-principle framework created by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch for eating disorder recovery, and why it wasn’t specifically designed to regulate cycles, treat PCOS, or improve fertilityWhy intuitive eating and fertility nutrition are not opposites, but why nutrition education often needs to come firstHow our cravings, “healthy meal” ideas, and food rules are shaped by upbringing and diet cultureWhy many gut-health habits, like eating enough fiber or fermented foods, are not naturally intuitiveWhy extreme calorie restriction can slow your metabolism and negatively affect ovulationWhy ignoring hunger cues can damage trust with your bodyWhat “making peace with food” really means to me, including letting go of “good” and “bad” food languageHow I personally had to learn to honor fullnessWhy your hormones respond to consistent patterns over time, not one imperfect mealWhy women with PCOS are at higher risk for eating disorders, and the red flags I want you to watch for, like anxiety around social meals, skipping events, compensatory exercise, or obsessive trackingThe difference between intentional, flexible nourishment and punishing, rule-following eatingHow to adjust protein and blood sugar targets when life is hectic without falling into all-or-nothing thinkingAnd why your nutrition plan should calm your nervous system, not stress you out+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

    42 min

  8. Feb 10

    How to Detox Before Getting Pregnant- Gentle Ways to Support Your Body's Natural Detox Pathways

    In this episode, I address a common and often confusing question many women ask when preparing for pregnancy: do you need to detox first? I break down the myths around detoxing and reframe the conversation around supporting the body’s natural detox systems rather than relying on extreme or stressful approaches. I wok a lot with women coming off birth control and trying to conceive, offering practical, realistic guidance that feels accessible and grounding. Listen in to hear me share: Why “detoxing” before pregnancy is important, but not by doing juice cleanses or other extreme protocolsThe key detox systems in the body, including digestion, liver function, lymphatic system, and the kidneysSimple ways to support natural detoxification through food, hydration, and movementHow reducing everyday environmental toxin exposure can make a meaningful differenceHow to detox after coming off of hormonal birth control+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

    54 min
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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
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Lauren Allen
  • Show Website
    About Health and Hormones

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