Balancing Hormones Naturally Leah Brueggemann

EPISODE 167:  In the last few years, and especially since 2020, skincare has become all the rage. Just typing “skincare” on TikTok or Instagram would flood you with millions upon millions of results touting the benefits of all types of products.
However, skincare doesn’t always mean “good for your skin,” and more often than not, it can give you the opposite of what you were wishing for —instead of clear, bright, and beautiful skin, you end up with dullness, fine line, and acne.
The latter is what I’m discussing in this week’s episode of Balancing Hormones Naturally with my guest, the amazing Kayleigh Christina.
Kayleigh is a certified holistic nutritionist and the co-founder of CLEARSTEM Skincare, and today, she and I will be discussing everything you need to know if you struggle with acne.
We’ll be going over the external and internal causes of acne, the effects of vitamin supplements on your skin, why so-called “clean” products are not always the best choice for acne-prone skin, and more.
Ready to start working towards the skin of your dreams?
Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways: 
Introduction (00:00)
Why Kayleigh created her skincare line (02:58)
Supplements vs acne (11:49)
What’s clogging your pores? (21:02)
How to look for the right products (32:21)
Why do you have acne? (40:20)

Additional Links & Resources:
Follow CLEARSTEM Skincare on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearstemskincare/
Enter discount code LEAHB at checkout for your first purchase with CLEARSTEM Skincare: https://clearstem.com/balancing-naturally
➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast
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🙏 Thank you to Eversio Wellness & ARMRA for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off your first order. 
👉 Go to http://tryarmra.com/leah and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off your first order. 
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⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:
https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic
⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program
⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching
⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.
Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.
Let’s connect: 
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com
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The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.
Some of these links contain affiliate links.

Over 40 million adults in the US suffer from a type of anxiety disorder. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness, not just in the US, but in the world.
These are some pretty damning statistics…
Today, I’m here to talk about those statistics, and more specifically, anxiety and its root cause and how to support a good sleep routine through a healthier lifestyle. 
To discuss this, I’ve invited an expert on my podcast, the amazing Dr. Kevin Majeres.
Dr. Majeres is a board-certified psychiatrist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He is also one of the world’s leading experts in cognitive behavioral therapy.
In this episode, Dr. Majeres and I will be discussing how anxiety can be an opportunity for personal growth, how to manage stress and procrastination in your day-to-day life, and the potential links between sleep disorders and mitochondrial function.
Dr. Majeres will also be sharing with us a few easy techniques to improve the quality of your sleep, why established morning routines are the secret to a healthier lifestyle, how to help your brain wind down before bed, and more.
Are you ready?
Tune in now.

Key Takeaways: 
Introduction (00:00)
What is anxiety? (02:39)
How to deal with chronic anxiety (06:39)
Are you avoiding your own thoughts? (11:27)
One small step towards healing (15:32)
How to prepare your body and brain for sleep (21:24)
How much sleep do you really need? (26:06)
Repairing your sleep 101 (36:15)

Additional Links & Resources:
Learn more about Optimal Work: https://optimalwork.com/about-us
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➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast
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🙏 Thank you to Quality of Life & Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/promos/balancing-hormones-naturally-multi-product-page or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off your first order. 
👉 Go to https://qualityoflife.net/ and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off your first order. 
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⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:
https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic
⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program
⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching
⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.
Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.
Let’s connect: 
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com
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The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.
Some of these links contain affiliate links.

Have you ever wondered if there was a connection between your emotions and your physical health? 
Then this is the episode for you!
In it, I sit down with the beautiful Lucy Walsh, a life coach and former client of our Hormone Reset program.
Lucy will be sharing with us her story, her experience with the Hormone Reset program, and how she was able to overcome her hormonal imbalance through holistic approaches.
This is a story of resilience, a story all about overcoming our own subconscious beliefs to heal emotionally and physically.
Listen in as Lucy and I discuss this and more, such as:
The impact of our emotions on our health,Why combining mental, emotional, and physical strategies can lead to more effective results,The importance of having a strong support system while going through a healing journey, How shifting your negative beliefs about your health and your body can lead to real physical changes,… and more!
I hope you love this conversation as much as I did.
Are you ready?
Tune in now.

Key Takeaways: 
Introduction (00:00)
Lucy’s journey (02:16)
Hormone imbalance symptoms (06:00)
The emotional journey (08:55)
How to get to the other side (13:50)
The many aspects of healing (19:20)
Lucy’s favorite tool in the program (22:51)
What does it mean to be a life coach? (27:31)

Additional Links & Resources:
Follow Lucy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovinmomlifenow/
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➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast
—
🙏 Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.
—
⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:
https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic
⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program
⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching
⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
—
I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.
Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.
Let’s connect: 
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com
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The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.
Some of these links contain affiliate links.

For the last few decades, Lyme disease has been a hot topic in the medical community; and it’s not surprising, as it can have horrible long-term side-effects if it’s not diagnosed or treated the right way.
Lyme disease is a condition that’s often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and today, I’ll discuss all of its intricacies with my guest, the amazing Dr. Casey Kelley.
Dr. Kelley is a board-certified family medicine physician and a specialist in integrative medicine, Lyme disease, and its associated conditions.
Together, she and I will be providing you with a comprehensive overview of Lyme disease, from what causes it to how to prevent it, how to diagnose it, and the best ways to treat it.
We’ll also be talking about how Lyme bacteria proteins can mimic thyroid proteins and trigger autoimmune thyroiditis, the importance of having regular tick checks, why chronic Lyme disease is so difficult to diagnose, how this condition can alter our immune system, and more.
Are you ready to learn how to stay safe from Lyme disease?
Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 
Introduction (00:00)
Dr. Kelley’s journey with Lyme disease (02:23)
How we get Lyme disease (05:46)
How to recognize and treat Lyme disease (08:15)
Chronic Lyme disease (13:28)
How to protect yourself from Lyme disease (17:53)
Unique Lyme disease stories (22:25)
How Lyme disease affects our thyroid (26:25)

Additional Links & Resources:
Learn more about Dr. Casey Kelley’s work: https://www.caseintegrativehealth.com/
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➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast
—
🙏 Thank you to Quality of Life & Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/promos/balancing-hormones-naturally-multi-product-page or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off your first order. 
👉 Go to https://qualityoflife.net/ and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off your first order. 
—
⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:
https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic
⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program

⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching

⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.
Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.
Let’s connect: 
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com
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The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.
Some of these links contain affiliate links.

Here’s a shocking fact: women weren't included in medical research until the mid-1990s! It’s no wonder that perimenopause feels like uncharted territory!
It’s normal for women to feel overwhelmed and confused by perimenopause, but there’s a way to move through it smoothly and even come out stronger on the other side. 
In this episode, I chat with Bria Gadd, a holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and host of “The Period Whisperer Podcast.” She specializes in female hormones, helping women release weight and gain energy during their pre- and post-menopause phases.
Today, Bria shares how fitness and nutrition choices can make or break your perimenopause experience and the three key steps for a smooth transition. Bria also reveals why doing less can often lead to better outcomes and many more valuable tips for women approaching this phase.
Plus, we touch on the flawed cultural views that shape our current understanding of this totally natural part of women’s lives.
Tune in to learn more about this topic that’s not talked about enough in women’s health!
➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: Free Hormone Training.
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Key Takeaways:
Meet Bria Gadd & her perimenopause experience (00:00)
What happens during perimenopause & can it set you free? (06:27)
Preparing for perimenopause (12:16)
The importance of slowing down (15:03)
Discussing the cultural conditioning around the female cycle (19:31)
3 steps for a smooth transition into perimenopause (24:49)
Advice for the busy women (31:47)
Final words (35:50)
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Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Bria Gadd on Instagram.
Check out “The Period Whisperer Podcast.”
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🙏 Thank you to Ned for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Shop here or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off your first order. 
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⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol:
https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic
⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program
⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching
⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
—
I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.
Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.
Let’s connect: 
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com
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The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.
Some of these links contain affiliate links.

Did you know that daily external distractions have increased by 500% in the last 25 years? It’s no wonder that women today are feeling overwhelmed.
This pressure to be always hyperproductive, and the stress it creates in our bodies, is a common trigger for hormonal imbalance. 
But there’s a way to maintain (and improve) productivity without it taking a toll on our health. And it all comes down to time management.
Today, I’m speaking to Lieve Hendren, an ICF-certified work performance coach and strategy consultant and the author of “The Joyful Flow Formula”. 
From Princeton University to high-stakes corporate environments, Lieve has mastered the art of time management, productivity, and work-life balance.
Lieve talks about effective strategies that have helped hundreds of professionals achieve more in less time while keeping stress at bay. We also explore the awful impact of modern-day distractions and how to counteract them to enhance your focus and output.
Tune in for tips on how to manage your time, set goals, and improve your performance at work, all while feeling healthier and more fulfilled! 
➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: Free Hormone Training.
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Key Takeaways:
Meet Lieve Hendren (00:00)
How To Lower Stress To Become More Productive (09:41)
Lieve’s Approach To Time Management (16:00)
The Science Behind Getting In The Zone (21:34)
To-Do Lists vs. Weekly Time Blocking (28:09)
Lieve’s Goal Setting Methodology (34:05)
Final Words (40:26)
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Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Lieve Hendren.
Lieve’s Book “The Joyful Flow Formula”.
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🙏 Thank you to Ned & Quality of Life for sponsoring this episode!
Both Ned and Quality of Life are currently offering 15% off sitewide to all our listeners. 
👉 For Ned, go to https://helloned.com/leah or enter code LEAH at checkout to claim 15% off. 
👉 For Quality of Life, visit https://qualityoflife.net/ and enter code LEAH at checkout to claim your 15% off.
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⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol.
⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program.
⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access).
⏺ Explore all of my favorite products.
—
I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.
Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.
Let’s connect: 
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: leahbcoaching@gmail.com
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The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.
Some of these links contain affiliate links.