Confidently Balance Your Hormones

Dee Davidson, FDN-P
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Welcome to "Confidently Balance Your Hormones" – the podcast that empowers incredible women like you to embrace natural approaches for hormonal balance and whole-body wellness. I'm your host, Dee Davidson, FDN-P — a board certified functional health practitioner, holistic health guide, and woman who gets it. After navigating my own fertility struggles, hormonal weight gain, and the rollercoaster of perimenopause and now living fully in my 50s, I understand firsthand the frustrations and symptoms that come with hormonal imbalance — and I also know how to help you overcome them. In each episode, we explore real-life topics around hormone health, functional lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle strategies, the mind-body connection, and powerful, sustainable tools to support your health. This is a whole health approach rooted in science and compassion. If you're tired of feeling hijacked by mood swings, low energy, or stubborn weight, and you’re ready to understand what’s actually going on in your body — this space is for you. 💛 Visit www.confidentlyloveyourself.com to learn more about me and grab some of my favorite free tools inside the Wellness Toolkit to help you get started today. Subscribe now to Confidently Balance Your Hormones and join a community of empowered women stepping into their best years with clarity, strength, and confidence. Your healing journey is personal — but you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s redefine midlife. Let’s restore balance. Let’s do it together. It's your birthright!

  1. May 17

    The Root Cause Approach to Hormone Balance, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness

    In this episode, Dee Davidson, FDN-P shares the heart behind her work and how she helps women uncover the root causes of symptoms instead of continuing the cycle of trial and error. Dee walks through her whole-body approach to healing, which combines: Functional lab testingRoot-cause functional medicine protocolsHormone balance supportNervous system regulationNutrition and lifestyle foundationsYou’ll learn how tools like GI stool testing, HTMA (hair mineral analysis), hormone testing, and toxin testing can help uncover hidden stressors and healing opportunities contributing to symptoms like: FatigueWeight gainAnxietyHormone imbalanceGut issuesBrain fogSleep disturbancesInflammationThis episode is perfect for women who feel dismissed, are tired of being told everything is “normal,” and want a more personalized, holistic approach to their health. Connect with Dee Davidson, FDN-Phttps://www.facebook.com/coachdeewithcly Schedule a Session:https://calendly.com/confidentlyloveyourself/15-minute-discovery Learn More on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/ Join the Free Facebook Community:Confidently Healthy Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/confidentlyhealthycollective Subscribe to the Podcast for more conversations around hormone health, functional medicine, and root-cause healing. ⚠️ Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice from your physician or healthcare provider. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen, supplements, or treatment plan.

    20 min

  2. May 11

    Functional Medicine Testing: How Hair, Stool & Urine Labs Changed Sarah’s Health

    In this episode, Dee Davidson- board certified functional health practitioner sits down with client Sarah to discuss how personalized functional lab testing—including hair, stool, and urine testing—helped uncover deeper healing opportunities and provided insight into symptoms that traditional approaches often overlooked. Connect with Dee Davidson, FDNP:https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/ Schedule a consult with Dee Davidson:https://calendly.com/confidentlyloveyourself/15-minute-discovery Learn more here:https://www.confidentlyloveyourself.com Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns.

    40 min
  3. Struggling to Conceive? The Hidden Energy Blocks Affecting Fertility & Hormone Balance

    May 4

    Struggling to Conceive? The Hidden Energy Blocks Affecting Fertility & Hormone Balance

    If you’ve been trying to conceive and feel like you’re doing everything “right”… but still not getting answers—this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Dee Davidson, FDN-P, sits down with Claudia Rosenhouse Raiken, creator of the DreamBirth™ Program, to explore a missing piece in the fertility conversation: the emotional and energetic blocks that can impact hormone balance, conception, and pregnancy. With decades of experience supporting parents and working in over 300 births, Claudia brings a deeply integrative perspective—bridging science, body awareness, and intuitive connection. Together, they explore how fertility is not just physical—it’s also influenced by: Emotional patterns and subconscious blocksNervous system regulation and stressThe mind-body connectionEnergetic readiness for conceptionClaudia shares how her DreamBirth™ approach helps women: Support hormonal balance in a more holistic wayRelease internal blocks that may be affecting fertilityBuild a deeper connection with their body and future childCreate a more supported, aligned path to conception and pregnancyIn This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why fertility challenges aren’t always just physicalHow emotional and energetic blocks can impact conceptionThe role of the nervous system in hormone balanceWhat it means to connect with your baby before pregnancyPractical ways to begin supporting your body beyond supplements and protocolsWho This Episode Is For Women struggling with fertility or trying to conceiveThose who feel stuck despite doing “all the right things”Women exploring a more holistic, root-cause approach to hormone healthAnyone curious about the deeper connection between mind, body, and fertilityListen + Subscribe If this episode resonates, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review so more women can access this conversation. Connect with Claudia:https://www.claudiaraiken.com/about-claudia Connect with Dee Davidson:https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/ Medical Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health or fertility plan.

    47 min

  4. Apr 27

    Thyroid, Anxiety & Weight Gain: The Root Cause Functional Health Approach That Changed Everything

    If you’ve ever been to the doctor while still feeling anxious, depressed, exhausted, without answers or not like yourself… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dee Davidson, FDN-P, sits down with client Liz to share her powerful journey from frustration with traditional healthcare to finally getting real answers through functional health testing. Liz opens up about struggling with: Anxiety, depression, and mood swingsWeight challengesAn enlarged thyroid and nodulesFeeling dismissed and without clear directionAfter not finding answers through conventional approaches, she decided to look deeper and that’s where everything began to shift. Through functional lab testing and a root-cause approach, Liz uncovered what was actually happening in her body and began supporting it in a way that made sense. Today, she shares how she is now experiencing the opposite: Feeling more joyful, calm, and groundedIncreased energy and clarityVisible changes in her thyroid healthReporting that her thyroid nodules have reduced by two-thirds in just a few monthsThis episode is a powerful reminder that your symptoms are not random and that when you address the body at the root level, real change is possible. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why so many women feel dismissed in traditional healthcareThe connection between thyroid health, mood, and metabolismHow functional lab testing uncovers root causesWhat it looks like to support the body holisticallyHow real healing can happen when you stop guessingWho This Episode Is For Women struggling with anxiety, depression, or mood swingsAnyone dealing with thyroid issues or unexplained symptomsThose who feel stuck in the cycle of “normal labs” but not feeling wellWomen looking for a root-cause, whole-body approach to healingListen + Subscribe If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more women find this message. Schedule a session with Dee Davidson:https://www.confidentlyloveyourself.com/booking Connect with Dee Davidson on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/ ⚠️ Medical Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen. Results may vary and not promised.

    33 min

  5. Apr 20

    Uncovering What’s Really Going On in Your Body: How You Can Stop Guessing and Start Healing

    You’ve been told your labs look “normal”…But you still don’t feel like yourself. Low energy. Hormone shifts. Weight that won’t budge. Gut issues that come and go. So you try the next supplement… the next diet… the next routine. And you’re still left wondering…What am I missing? In today’s episode, Dee Davidson is breaking down exactly how functional health testing and a root-cause approach can help you stop the cycle of guessing—and finally start understanding what your body actually needs. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why your symptoms are not random (and what they’re trying to tell you)How traditional labs can miss early imbalancesWhat “test, don’t guess” really meansThe exact functional labs used to uncover root causesHow personalized protocols are built based on your unique bodyWhy healing is not about doing more—but doing the right things in the right orderHow This Can Help You If you’ve been: Doing “all the right things” but still feel offStruggling with midlife hormone changesFeeling stuck, frustrated, or confused about your healthThis episode will help you start connecting the dots and understanding what your body has been asking for. Because your body isn’t broken.It’s communicating. Ready for Next Steps? If this resonated with you, here are a few ways to go deeper: Book a Consulthttps://calendly.com/confidentlyloveyourself/discovery-session Let’s talk through your symptoms and next best steps:👉 Dee@confidentlyloveyourself.com Download My Free Functional Lab GuideLearn the exact labs I use to uncover root causes:👉https://dee-davidson.mykajabi.com/pl/2148764533 Join My Free Facebook CommunityConfidently Healthy Collective—connect with women on a similar journey:👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/confidentlyhealthycollective Connect on InstagramDaily tips, education, and behind-the-scenes support:👉 https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/

    20 min

  6. Apr 13

    Chinese Medicine for Hormone Balance: Natural Support for Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. Sara Poldmae

    If you’re navigating hormone changes and feel like your body is shifting in ways you don’t fully understand, this episode will open your eyes to a completely different way of approaching hormone health. In this conversation, Dee Davidson sits down with Dr. Sara Poldmae, Doctor of Acupuncture, Functional Medicine practitioner, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, to explore how Chinese medicine can support hormone balance naturally—especially during perimenopause and menopause. With over 20 years of experience blending Western medicine, ancient healing practices, and somatic work, Dr. Sara shares a deeply integrative perspective on what’s really happening in the body during midlife and how we can support it in a more aligned, sustainable way. We talk about how symptoms like fatigue, sleep disruption, mood swings, and cycle changes aren’t random, they’re signals. And through the lens of Chinese medicine, we can begin to understand those signals and support the body back into balance. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing doesn’t always have to be aggressive or overwhelming and it can be supportive, intuitive, and deeply connected to how the body was designed to function. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Chinese medicine views hormone balance and midlife transitionsWhy perimenopause and menopause symptoms are signals, not problemsThe connection between energy, stress, and hormonal healthHow acupuncture and holistic practices support the nervous systemA more intuitive, body-led approach to healing hormones naturallyWho This Episode Is For Women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s navigating hormone changesAnyone looking for a more natural, integrative approach to hormone healthWomen who feel disconnected from their bodies and want to rebuild trustIf this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Your hormones aren’t working against you, your body is asking to be supported differently. Connect with Dr Sara Poldmae HEREhttps://www.meadowhillwellness.com/integrative-medicine Connect with Dee Davidson, FDNP :https://www.confidentlyloveyourself.com/about Medical Disclaimer:This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

    29 min

  7. Apr 6

    BHRT Explained: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. Deb Matthew

    If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, or feeling “off” in your 40s and 50s… hormones may be at the root. In this episode, I sit down with hormone expert Dr. Deb Matthew to break down everything you need to know about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)—what it is, who it’s for, and how it can support women through perimenopause and menopause. Dee Davidson and Dr Deb Matthew talk about why so many women are dismissed or told their labs are “normal” while still experiencing real symptoms, and how BHRT can be used as a tool to restore balance and improve quality of life. This is a grounded, educational conversation that helps you understand your options so you can make informed decisions about your health.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) actually isThe difference between traditional HRT and bioidentical hormonesSigns your hormones may be imbalancedWhen BHRT may be appropriate—and when it’s notCommon myths and misconceptions about hormone therapyHow to advocate for yourself if you’re being told your labs are “normal”Who This Episode Is For Women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s an beyond navigating hormone changesAnyone experiencing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, or poor sleepWomen who feel dismissed or are looking for root-cause answersCall to Action If this episode resonates, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding what’s really going on with your hormones, this is exactly the work I support women through every day. Connect with Dr Deb Matthew:https://drdeborahmatthew.com Connect with Dee Davidson, FDN-P:https://www.confidentlyloveyourself.com/about Connect on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew/ Dee Davidson's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@deedavidsonfdnp Medical Disclaimer:This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health or treatment plan.

    39 min

  8. Mar 30

    Healing Physical Symptoms Through Inner Child Work With Tina Walsh and Dee Davidson

    What if your physical symptoms aren’t just physical? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with therapist, healer, and teacher Tina Walsh to explore how unresolved childhood experiences—your “inner child”—can directly impact your physical health. So many women I work with are doing everything “right”… eating well, exercising, taking supplements—yet still struggling with symptoms like anxiety, poor sleep, chronic stress, and even hormone imbalances. This episode dives into why. We talk about how early life experiences shape your sense of safety in the body, how emotional patterns get stored physically, and why your nervous system may still be operating from a place of protection even years later. Tina shares how these patterns can show up as: Anxiety and panicSleep disturbancesChronic stress responsesPhysical symptoms that don’t seem to have clear answersAnd most importantly, we walk through gentle, approachable ways to begin reconnecting with and healing your inner child—so your body can finally feel safe enough to heal. Because healing isn’t just about what you eat or what supplements you take…It’s about what your body has been holding onto. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What the “inner child” really means and why it matters for your healthHow stored emotional trauma can manifest as physical symptomsWhat’s happening in your nervous system when you feel constantly on edgeWhy traditional approaches may miss this key piece of healingSimple ways to begin supporting your inner child and nervous systemCall to Action If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. And if you’re ready to stop guessing and start getting to the root of your symptoms, this is exactly the work I support women through every day. Connect with Tina Walsh at https://lighten-upwellness.com Connect with Dee Davidson at https://www.confidentlyloveyourself.com Learn from Dee Davidson, FDNP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/ Medical Disclaimer:This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Please consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

    31 min
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Welcome to "Confidently Balance Your Hormones" – the podcast that empowers incredible women like you to embrace natural approaches for hormonal balance and whole-body wellness. I'm your host, Dee Davidson, FDN-P — a board certified functional health practitioner, holistic health guide, and woman who gets it. After navigating my own fertility struggles, hormonal weight gain, and the rollercoaster of perimenopause and now living fully in my 50s, I understand firsthand the frustrations and symptoms that come with hormonal imbalance — and I also know how to help you overcome them. In each episode, we explore real-life topics around hormone health, functional lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle strategies, the mind-body connection, and powerful, sustainable tools to support your health. This is a whole health approach rooted in science and compassion. If you're tired of feeling hijacked by mood swings, low energy, or stubborn weight, and you’re ready to understand what’s actually going on in your body — this space is for you. 💛 Visit www.confidentlyloveyourself.com to learn more about me and grab some of my favorite free tools inside the Wellness Toolkit to help you get started today. Subscribe now to Confidently Balance Your Hormones and join a community of empowered women stepping into their best years with clarity, strength, and confidence. Your healing journey is personal — but you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s redefine midlife. Let’s restore balance. Let’s do it together. It's your birthright!

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