HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolic
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
Episodes
271 episodes
E271: PMS Breast Pain/Tenderness Is Giving You So Many Clues About Your Hormones!
Can we talk about that moment right before your period when your boobs hurt so much you don’t even want to move, and then suddenly, they’re fine?I used to just ignore it. Like, okay, this is just part of PMS, whatever. But once I started...
E270: Why High-Functioning Women Aren't Having Great Sex (and What to Fix) with Dr. Heather Rhodes
Have you ever caught yourself thinking “I could take it or leave it” when it comes to sex?This is your headphones warning episode. My friend, Dr. Heather Rhodes, is back with me, and we’re talking about something you might not be saying ...
E269: 5 High-Impact, FREE Things that are Helping Balance My Clients' Hormones (and Mine!)
Have you ever felt like every time you open Instagram or listen to a podcast, there’s another thing you’re supposed to buy or do to fix your hormones?A new supplement, a new routine, or a new "missing piece." It can get overwhel...
E268: The #1 Mistake Healthy Moms Make That Keeps Them Stuck in PMS & Burnout
Do you ever feel like you should have your hormones figured out by now, but something still isn’t clicking? As high-functioning women, we fall into this trap all the time. You pay attention to what you're eating, try different routines, and whe...
E267: Which of These 3 PMS Hormone Patterns Matches Your Symptoms?
You know PMS symptoms show up for you most months, but do you know what your symptoms are telling you about your hormones? Today, I'm talking about 3 unique patterns that show up in the luteal phase and breaking down how the symptom...
E266: The Emotional & Spiritual Roots Of PMS, Hormone Imbalance, And Low Libido
I’ll be honest, this episode felt a little different to record - a little exciting, and a little nerve-wracking. Because instead of focusing on the usual physical side of hormones, I’m going deeper into something we don’t talk about as often: t...
E265: Decoding Your PMS - What’s Normal And What’s A Red Flag
If taking a supplement was the magic fix for PMS, wouldn’t we all be feeling amazing by now, right?In this episode, I’m breaking down PMS in a straightforward way. Not every change before your period is a problem. Some shifts in mood, en...
E264: Creating Safety + Hormone Balance Through Simplifying Everything
Have you ever bought the one thing that was supposed to fix your hormones, and then realized you’re more overwhelmed than before? That’s where this episode starts.We’re wrapping up our Safety Series with an idea that might seem too simpl...
E263: Creating Safety in Marriage through Radical Responsibility With Haley Teixeira
Do you notice that once a month your brain is VERY good at convincing you that your husband is the worst? Your nervous system is constantly scanning for safety, and if things feel tense with your spouse, your body stays stuck in a stress respon...
E262: Fix Your Grocery Budget & Spending Habits For More Safety & Less PMS, With The Budget Besties
Ever feel like you need a second mortgage to afford the organic chicken and grass-fed beef your hormones are literally begging for?You are doing your absolute best to keep everyone fed, healthy, and happy, but it feels like your bank acc...
E261: Not Enough Time For Happy Hormones? 4 Strategies You Need Today
Do you ever feel like you know what would help your hormones - eating consistently, resting more, getting minerals in - but there’s just no time to do any of it?In this episode of the Safety vs. Stress Series, I’m explaining how your rel...
E260: Decrease Demand On The Brain And PMS / ADHD Symptoms Through Your Eyes & Intentional Light Exposure
Have you ever noticed how certain lighting instantly makes you feel edgy - like your eyes get tired, your head feels busy, and your patience disappears faster than usual?This episode wasn’t part of the original plan for the Safety Series...
E259: High-Functioning Burnout & Why Being Productive Isn’t Actually Helping, With Ash Mcdonald
Did you know that even if you’re still showing up, getting things done, and keeping everything together, you could still be stuck in burnout? Your body knows even if your mind doesn’t.Today, I spoke with my therapist + nervous system exp...
E258: 3 Safety Signals Your Body Needs To Increase Progesterone & Improve Energy
This episode continues a conversation we’ve been building about stress, safety, and why so many women feel like their hormones never quite settle. Today, I'll walk you through three specific signals your body needs to restore proges...
E257: This is the #1 Root Cause of PMS + Hormone Imbalance
Today I’m starting a conversation I’ve been feeling pulled toward for a while now - stress, safety, and why so many of us feel stuck in hormone patterns even when we’re doing the right things.This is the first episode in what I’m calling...
E256: What I'm Into - 2026 Goals + Planning with My Cycle
It's a new year and I haven't quiiiite gotten my goals written down yet but I'm talking through how I like to make goal planning realistic as a mom by breaking down goals into seasons & keeping my cycle in mind. I'm sharing some goals that ...
E255: Hormone-Supportive Meal Strategies for Stable Energy & Less PMS
If I had a secret weapon to help you have less PMS, better periods, and more energy in 2026 and I didn't tell you about it ASAP...what would I even be doing?Today I'm telling you what I've been doing lately that has helped me so much wit...
E254: Our Hot Takes On 2026 Health Trends, With Dr. Heather Rhodes
This episode just picked up where we left off last time, and it grew out of a question we’ve been sitting with lately: what’s ACTUALLY shaping women’s health right now? Today, Heather and I talk through the health and hormone trends...
E253: The 6 (Non-Supplement) Things We Did To Shift Our Health In 2025 As Hormone Coaches With Dr. Heather Rhodes
We’re back today with a reflection that we’ve been thinking about this week - what have we done in 2025 that really moved the needle for our health - mentally, spiritually, and physically? I brought my hormone bestie, Heather, on to...
E252: What I'm Into - Fave Podcasts of 2025
I'm a big podcast girl, so when Spotify Wrapped came out this year I thought it would be fun to share with you what my favorite podcasts are. My taste is a little all over the map + I share my Spotify with my kids so this one is extra fun. The ...
E251: Parasite Cleansing The Wrong Way Won't Help Your Hormones And May Make Them Worse
Have you seen the ads for parasite cleanses that fix EVERYTHING and thought...maybe I need to do that?Maybe you do, but it also can make things worse, not better if your body isn't ready! Let's talk today about when a parasit...
E250: What I'm Into - Supplement Audit & Easy BBT Tracking
It's the end of the year (already!) and that means I'm auditing my life in general and deciding what I want to come with me into next year and what I want to change. Today I'm talking about how I'm simplifying my health and hormone health in a ...
E249: How I Prioritize True Rest As A Busy Mom To Fix PMS Mood Swings & Keep Hormones Balanced
Have you ever caught yourself holding your breath and realizing you’ve been tense for hours without even noticing? That was me all the time, until I started paying attention to what my body was asking for, rather than what I thought I should be...
E248: What I'm Into - Free & Simple Health Hacks & Black Friday Detox
Anyone else feeling way overstimulted & regretting a few Black Friday impulse buys? It's so easy to think that this one next thing will be the thing to fix your health, your stress, or your life in general. If you're there with ...
E247: Holiday Drinking: Will It Ruin Everything For Your Hormones?
Does drinking alcohol affect your hormones? It definitely does, but how much you drink and how well your body tolerates it depends on you! If you are wondering how much alcohol you can enjoy over the holidays without totally throwin...