Hormone Happy Hour with Dr. Heather Rhodes

67. The Things I Would Tell You If I Wasn’t Afraid to Hurt Your Feelings… (Hormones & Fertility Version)

This episode of the Hormone Happy Hour is a little more honest, direct, and “big sister” style. I’m sharing some life updates, celebrating some really beautiful client wins lately, and talking through the things I genuinely wish more women understood when it comes to hormones, fertility, healing, and the way we’re living. We talk about why healing often has to go deeper than supplements and protocols into things like mineral depletion, stress patterns, nervous system regulation, mindset, alignment, and the environments we’re living in every day. I also share some patterns I commonly see in women struggling with fertility and hormone symptoms, including the pressure, striving, and timeline obsession that can quietly keep the body stuck in survival mode. In this episode, I cover: * Why minerals matter so much for fertility and hormones * The importance of changing the lifestyle that depleted you * Alignment, abundance, and healing beyond supplements * Speaking life, authority, and fruitfulness over your body * Physical patterns I commonly see in women struggling hormonally * Warmth, nourishment, digestion, and thyroid support * Masculine vs. feminine energy in healing * Why intimacy outside the fertile window matters too   Follow Me on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/drheatherrhodes/] hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/bookings/consult-calls-1] Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/form/HX0Wljx3fQy3igx5Obqc] Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

66. Understanding H. Pylori | The Overlooked Root Cause of Gut, Thyroid, & Hormone Imbalances

This episode of the Hormone Happy Hour podcast, is a deep dive into something that gets missed way more often than people realize: H. pylori. A lot of women think of it as only an ulcer or reflux bacteria, but it can actually impact so much more things like digestion, minerals, iron levels, skin, thyroid health, hormones, and even fertility. I talk about why H. pylori can make it harder to absorb nutrients like iron, B12, and fat-soluble vitamins, how it connects to things like Hashimoto’s, histamine issues, acne, sluggish digestion, and immune stress, and why gut health matters so much when it comes to fertility for both women and men. We also get into testing, treatment options, biofilms, nervous system support, and the foundational lifestyle pieces that often get overlooked. In this episode, I cover: * What H. pylori actually is * Signs and symptoms that often get missed * Gut health, skin issues, and histamine reactions * The connection between H. pylori and Hashimoto’s * Biofilms and hidden gut infections * GI-MAP testing and treatment options * Foundational healing support for the gut and nervous system Mentioned referenced episode for you to binge:  Iron Copper Episode #15 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-decoding-functional-lab-testing-the-full-monty/id1795534746?i=1000709889399] Sperm Quality Episode #18 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-sperm-health-a-whole-body-view-of-male-reproduction/id1795534746?i=1000713076014] Gut Episode #65 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-gut-health-hormones-why-restrictive-protocols-arent/id1795534746?i=1000767173691] Frequency Episode #16 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/16-the-role-of-energy-in-fertility-healing-why/id1795534746?i=1000710857996]   Follow Me on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/drheatherrhodes/] hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/bookings/consult-calls-1] Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/form/HX0Wljx3fQy3igx5Obqc]   Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

65. Gut Health & Hormones | Why Restrictive Protocols Aren’t Actually Healing Your Gut

In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour, I’m connecting the dots between gut health, the immune system, and hormonal imbalances that so many women are dealing with things like Hashimoto’s, eczema, acne, endometriosis, fertility struggles, anxiety, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, and even recurrent miscarriage connected to low progesterone. I also talk about why so many women stay stuck even after trying restrictive gut protocols and supplements. Because a lot of gut healing starts with foundations that are often missed, especially low stomach acid. When stomach acid is low, it impacts mineral absorption, fat-soluble vitamins, cholesterol production, hormone health, skin health, and even the integrity of the gut lining itself. We also talk about nervous system safety, stress, eating habits, and the spiritual side of stewardship and healing. In this episode, I cover: * The connection between gut health, the immune system, and hormones * Why gut protocols often fail to create lasting healing * Low stomach acid and how it impacts minerals and nutrient absorption * Leaky gut, inflammation, and immune-driven symptoms * Acne, eczema, anxiety, brain fog, fertility struggles, and stubborn weight gain * A top-down approach to gut healing and rebuilding * Why stress and nervous system dysregulation impact digestion * Stewarding your body through mindset, words, prayer, and healing rhythms Follow Me on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/drheatherrhodes/] hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/bookings/consult-calls-1] Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/form/HX0Wljx3fQy3igx5Obqc]   Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

64. Fearfully & Wonderfully Made | Why So Many Symptoms Come from Living Outside God’s Design

This episode is a little more faith-centered, I’m recording while traveling and preparing for a women’s conference around Psalm 139, and this message has been on my heart. We hear “fearfully and wonderfully made” often, but I want to invite you to see it as something deeper an invitation into safety, identity, and intimacy with God. Because when your body doesn’t feel safe, it impacts everything…your hormones, nervous system, energy, and overall healing. In this episode, I talk about how true healing isn’t just physical, it’s body, mind, and spirit working together. And so many symptoms are actually signals that we’re living outside the design God created us for. In this episode, I cover: * What “fearfully and wonderfully made” really means * The connection between safety, hormones, and the nervous system * Why healing has to include body, mind, and spirit * How lack of safety can show up physically * Speaking life-giving, identity-based words over yourself * Strengthening your spirit through prayer, Scripture, worship, and community * Living outside your design vs. returning to it * Being made for slower rhythms, deep roots, and true nourishment * Feminine design, receiving, and creativity If this resonates, I also share ways to work together, including consult calls and updated programs around hormones, minerals, and fertility. Follow Me on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/drheatherrhodes/] hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/bookings/consult-calls-1] Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/form/HX0Wljx3fQy3igx5Obqc] Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

63. Q&A Chat: Life Updates, Hormone Trends & What I’m Loving Right Now

This episode is a little bit of everything in the best way! I’m answering your questions, sharing behind-the-scenes life updates, and opening up about a deeply personal “wilderness” season that shaped so much of where we are today…from loss and uncertainty to the restoration I couldn’t have planned on my own. I also share what this current season looks like how I’m approaching workouts, style, business, and boundaries along with what I’m seeing right now with hormones, fertility, and the nervous system. If you’ve been feeling stuck or discouraged in your healing, this one will meet you there. In this episode, I’m sharing: * A behind-the-scenes look at this season of life and business * My personal “wilderness” testimony and what it taught me about trust, identity, and timing * What restoration has looked like on the other side * Current routines: workouts, style shifts, and creating structure with flexibility * My recent favorite products (and a few “not-so-crunchy” confessions) * What I’m seeing right now with hormones + fertility (including low stomach acid trends) * Why some nervous systems actually feel safer in chaos and how that shows up in healing * Encouragement for when you feel stuck, discouraged, or like nothing is working  Follow Me on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/drheatherrhodes/] hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/bookings/consult-calls-1] Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter  [https://links.drheatherrhodes.com/widget/form/HX0Wljx3fQy3igx5Obqc]   Things Mentioned in This Episode:  Clear Stem Skincare  [https://clearstem.com/products/brightmeup?utm_source=ShopMy&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Heather%20Rhodes&utm_content=Quick%20Link&utm_referrer=web.voxer.com&smsclickid=2bce4227-dca0-42a3-9f7a-76c983313c02&utm_term=2bce4227-dca0-42a3-9f7a-76c983313c02] Cozy Earth use code DRHEATHER [https://cozyearth.com/em-cgi/btag/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A23263362385%3A188528581173%3A783856443280&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=cozy%20earth&nb_ti=aud-2423920514545:kwd-499167107192&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=e&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23263362385&gbraid=0AAAAADnxV9QANEtN0XXGp8JpWhWGzOVIQ&gclid=Cj0KCQjw77bPBhC_ARIsAGAjjV8JkObtkzRG6OPBovpmar12le9NYBCimBSVJur7UhGrHaKhoZ4OiwoaAsE7EALw_wcB] Amazon PJs [https://a.co/d/0fl2pojX] Follow Jammie Baker for Style  [https://www.instagram.com/jammiebaker_/] CRZ Yoga on Amazon    Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.