HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic

By: Leisha Drews RN FDN-P holistic hormone coach period expert
  • Summary

  • Worried your painful periods, low energy, and PMS mood swings will be with you until menopause? Do you want to have more energy, good periods, and a stable mood without taking birth control, a million supplements, or going on an unrealistic restrictive diet? Do you want to know where to start to balance your hormones naturally? You're in the right place.

    Happily Hormonal will help you unlock the secrets to:

    Balancing hormones in motherhood with simple nourishment strategies

    Using food to have better periods and less PMS even with a busy schedule

    Balancing blood sugar for more energy and less anxiety

    Getting rid of painful periods for good

    Losing the drama of PMS week

    Feeling more present and joyful

    Increasing your capacity in motherhood and life

    Understanding your body and cycles on a deeper level

    Having regular, pain free periods and ovulation

    Making more progesterone

    Taking back control of your health and your hormones so you can show up as the woman you really want to be

    Host Leisha Drews, RN, BSN, FDN-P and Holistic Hormone Coach brings you realistic, actionable conversations so you can start to peel back the layers of hormone balance in a way that feels simple and doable for the first time ever so you can have balanced hormones even as a busy mom.

    Contact Leisha:

    Email: hello@leishadrews.com

    Podcast guest inquiries: happilyhormonalpodcast@gmail.com

    Website: www.leishadrews.com

    IG: @leishadrews

    © 2025 HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic
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Episodes
  • E202: DUTCH Hormone Testing Deep Dive and Our Test Results with Dr. Heather Rhodes
    May 5 2025

    Are PMS mood swings, hormonal acne, and painful periods wearing you down, all while doctors tell you your tests are "normal"? Your hormones might need more attention, and the Dutch test could help.

    The Dutch test is an at-home urine test that reveals if your estrogen levels are imbalanced and can identify low progesterone, adrenal fatigue, or insulin resistance affecting your energy and fertility.

    In this episode, Leisha and Dr. Heather Rhodes discuss Heather’s results to help you:

    • Uncover hidden hormone issues and why typical supplements might not work
    • Eliminate PMS by managing cortisol and blood sugar levels
    • Boost fertility and energy with simple, natural solutions.

    If you’re ready to balance your hormones, eliminate PMS, and get genuine answers (instead of just another "normal" test result), hit play. Your journey to pain-free periods and more energy starts now!

    Heather's Dutch test results

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months

    CONNECT WITH Dr. HEATHER RHODES:
    Website
    IG: @drheatherrhodes

    Rate the podcast 5 stars and DM me RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance, a key factor in hormone health!

    Use code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story+more hormone resources here

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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    42 mins
  • E201: Your Perimenopause Survival Guide: What Your Symptoms Really Mean And The MOST Effective (and Surprising) Fixes with Dr. Malaika Woods
    Apr 28 2025

    Why does your period suddenly feel like a monthly punishment? If you’re in your 40s (or getting close) and noticing unexplained symptoms—from belly fat to burnout—you could be in perimenopause without realizing it. Worse? Common habits, like that nightly glass of wine, might unnecessarily complicate things.

    What if your PMS, irregular periods, or sudden weight gain aren’t just "part of getting older," but signs your hormones are crying for balance?

    In this episode, board-certified OB/GYN and functional medicine expert Malaika Woods reveals:

    • Signs of estrogen dominance that may explain your worsening PMS
    • The blood sugar-hormone connection sabotaging your energy and waistline
    • Why "normal" labs don’t mean optimal, and the tests you should request.

    Play now to understand your hormones—so you can fix what’s truly fixable and start thriving (even in perimenopause).

    P.S. Not in perimenopause? This episode is packed with insights to boost fertility, ease PMS, and combat hormonal acne, giving you the knowledge you need before the rollercoaster begins.

    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:
    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!
    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months

    CONNECT WITH DR. MALAIKA:
    The Natural Hormone Fix FB Community
    Website
    IG: @malaikawoodsmd

    Rate the podcast 5 stars and DM me RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance, a key factor in hormone health!

    Use code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story + more hormone resources

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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    34 mins
  • E200: What I Wish I Knew About Hormones 10+ Years Ago - Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To
    Apr 21 2025

    Are you fighting with your hormones and wondering what really makes a difference—and what just adds to the overwhelm?

    Whether you're struggling with acne, low energy, painful periods, PMS, or irregular cycles, or just trying to simplify your hormone journey, this episode is a reflection of all of the things I wish I had known when I first started balancing my hormones - or honestly before I even knew hormone balance was a thing.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Discover why blood sugar balance is the true foundation of hormone stability (and how to spot the subtle signs it’s off).
    • Learn how early cycle tracking and ovulation awareness can transform your relationship with your body and fix hormone problems before they start.
    • Get practical strategies for avoiding “supplement overload” and focusing on what really moves the needle for your energy, mood, and skin.

    Hit play now to uncover the hormone health tips I wish someone had told me sooner—your future self will thank you.


    NEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:


    Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!


    Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months


    Rate the podcast 5 stars and DM me RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance, a key factor in hormone health!


    Use code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones

    LET’S CONNECT!
    IG: @leishadrews
    My story+more hormone resources here

    Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.

    Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.

    This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.

    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!
    Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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    20 mins
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Just what I needed

I am a 37 year old mom of 3. I was having so many symptoms that I just chalked up to early perimenopause, but I was so sick of dealing with them. I felt like my body hated me and the only answer was to lose weight. Maybe I just needed to cut out carbs, or maybe try strict IF, or Whole 30. The only thing I could sustain while being a working mom of 3 was IF but the symptoms worsened after. I was at a loss. I had heard about the metabolic diet and came across this podcast. I’m so glad I did!!! Keisha explains everything that I was seeing in my body but really made me feel like it was fixable and that the problem wasn’t my body but what I was doing to my body. I felt like she was giving me permission to just nourish my body, love my body, and treat my body the way I should so I can grow old healthfully and gracefully.

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