I'm Hormonal | functional hormone insight + advice

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 r

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 a

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)

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 th

Send us a Text Message.#30. What is one of the main causes of hormone imbalance? Endocrine disrupting chemicals. You've heard of them before, surely, and today we'll talk about how they can impact your body and reproductive system. Topics include:- Recent EPA regulation change in the United States to limit PFAS levels in public drinking water- What are endocrine disrupting chemical

Send us a Text Message.#29. Are you curious about acupuncture, herbalism, and Chinese medicine? Have you considered how seeking a plan tailored to your specific symptoms and experience could help you achieve your health and hormone goals? Bridget interviewed Daniel Schwartz, an Acupuncturist and Herbal Medicine Practitioner, who shared his perspective on the importance of building

Send us a Text Message.#27. Have you ever noticed a pattern in your cervical mucus? The white or clear liquid that gathers in your undies throughout the month. This episode walks you through what cervical mucus is, why you have it, what it does, and what it can reveal to you about where you're at in your menstrual cycle. This episode is for you if:- You're trying to conceive, and w

Send us a Text Message.#28. Perimenopause? She's menopause's sister and is our topic for today. The transitional time between your regular fertile/cycling years and your non-menstruating years (menopause) can illicit changes in your hormones and the way you feel normally starting in your late 30s or 40s. Listen to this episode to hear about:- What perimenopause is- What are the pha

Send us a Text Message.#26. This week Bridget talks with Dr. Anna Melendez, a holistic chiropractor who practices in North County San Diego. With a background in nutrition, Dr. Anna has a passion for supporting women along their health journey and she shares insights on everything from chiropractic care's link to the menstrual cycle, ways to avoid inflammation, and tips for optimal

Send us a Text Message.#25. This week we are talking about cycle tracking: what is it, why can it be an asset to your health, and how do we get started? Host, Bridget Walton, shares details about her cycle tracking styles throughout the past six years and overviews tracking methods including:- App-based tracking- Journal-style tracking- Calendar remindersYou'll hear about what fact