Hormone Healing RD

9: How to Create a Simple Lymph Routine for a Healthy Lymphatic System | Leah Levitan

Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd] for access to bonus content and resources. We spend hours moving our bodies, but what about the system that moves everything else inside us?  In this episode, I’m joined by Leah Levitan, founder of Lymph Love Club and a certified lymphedema therapist. She started out as a massage therapist frustrated by clients who weren’t improving, and her curiosity led her deep into the world of lymphatic health. Today, she’s one of the most approachable teachers in this space, making complex physiology feel simple, funny, and doable. We unpack what the lymphatic system actually does, why it matters for women’s health, and how small, daily actions like breath, movement, touch, and hydration can completely shift how we feel. It’s not about gadgets or perfection; it’s about reconnecting with what your body already knows how to do, and you’ll see why gentle, consistent care beats any quick fix. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [01:06] How Leah discovered lymphatic work after realizing some clients weren’t healing the same way [03:39] What your lymphatic system actually does and why it’s essential for immune and detox health [09:36] The daily habits that quietly block lymph flow, and why you should remove them before adding more routines [15:24] The two-minute ‘Big Six’ sequence created by Dr. Perry Nickelston that helps your body clear fluid efficiently [18:04] Why gentle joint movement and bouncing can restore natural circulation without fancy tools [24:12] How to do Leah’s five-step facial drainage routine at home, no oils or gadgets required [36:27] Simple fascia-release moves to open the neck and chest for better flow and less tension [44:20] The truth about tattoos, ink buildup, and what it really means for your lymph nodes Resources Mentioned: Stop Chasing Pain with Dr. Perry Nicholson | Website [https://www.stopchasingpain.com/] The Big Six Lymphatic Drainage Routine by Dr. Perry Nickelston | Website [https://www.stopchasingpain.com/the-big-6-tm/] The Feminine Periodical Newsletter | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/newsletter/] Hormone Healing podcast episode on Intro to Lymph Flow with Leah | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s2-e11-intro-to-lymph-flow-with-leah/] The Morning Lymph Practice Leah Shares With All My Clients | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6ctgEFck4k] Paleovalley Electrolytes (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD10) | Website [https://paleovalley.com/store/essential-electrolytes] Join Leah in her Lymph Love Club Community [https://www.lymphloveclub.com/lymphloveclubcommunity]! Learn about helpful nutrition habits, the different phases of your cycle, how to track, signs of good metabolic health, and so much more in my Free Healthy Period Starter Guide [https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-healthy-starter-period-guide/]. Find more from Leah: Lymph Love Club | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lymphloveclub/] Lymph Love Club | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@lymphloveclub] Lymph Love Club | Head & Neck Course [https://www.lymphloveclub.com/headandneck] Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd]

8: How to Heal Your Gut Without a Stool Test

Join Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd] to learn about how minerals impact digestion and basic supports for your gut! What if you could heal your gut without stool testing or protocols?  In this episode, I map a simple path that doesn’t require labs or fancy add-ons. You’re going to learn four specific areas that anyone can use to heal their gut for good (and none of them are pills).  The real blocker is the common state many people are in that shuts down digestion and irritates the gut lining. There are small timing tweaks that get your digestive juices to show up when they’re supposed to, and things to change first so symptoms don’t boomerang a few months later. This episode will make you re-think everything you knew about gut health. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [04:20] What actually causes symptoms to come back after a ‘gut protocol’ [08:01] The reason your gut still struggles even when you ‘eat clean’ [26:21] The simple timing shift that gets your digestive juices working again [40:05] Why blood sugar swings mess with your microbiome [48:53] The overlooked body system that keeps your gut detoxing properly [54:59] The most important thing to think about when the goal is to repair your gut long term Resources Mentioned: Holistic Healing for Nina-Marie Rueda | Book [https://doctorninamarie.com/book/] Bon Charge | Website [https://ca.boncharge.com/?shpxid=4ae876db-744d-4e56-a22c-8978b8b5fea8] (use code HHRD for a 15% off discount) RA Optics | Website [https://raoptics.com/?rfsn=8010347.f4f9c7] Viva Rays | Website [https://vivarays.com/?sca_ref=6562650.3wffUUSh5R&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=6562650&utm_campaign=vivarays-influencer-tier-affiliate-(10%25)&utm_term=31171&utm_content=VivaRays-Influencer-Tier-Affiliate-(10%25)] (use code HHRD for a discount) Spectra 479 | Glasses [https://www.amazon.com/Fashionable-Blocking-Amber-Glasses-Sleep/dp/B076YQP6SB?crid=2LYJI1NWH8A6G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7BhOtP4HDirYDY1aWin-xubBE6tNBVwRC0_5nyowS6uL8NBxSXY9mnKIIGVFiJlDrPZKRmdJi-fEVOtsRnStshB6Cekg9FLt7DioF_TySPMKjWTWRtCGMqJ7FqtR1Dt4rysMBm3ct-27qhhQ_aHzzUwH2lGrbgMXDq-EkL4V-3gfcoSmkvr2vVjM_kdVpAo60CFNp3Tb-evgnQ4mQB--SN29AFBiv8Z3-eOoh9eaCMA.h9i8dlqdyl9NK3iPmCrUqr2yw-kPwKQOXvk7fKeuJwg&dib_tag=se&keywords=spectra+479+blue+light+blocking+glasses&qid=1726511570&sprefix=spectra+479,aps,1467&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=amandamontalv-20&linkId=e003cc564637633c3b5159f6ac8645ca&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] Sleep ZM | Glasses [http://amazon.com/Sleep-ZM-Aviator-Light-Glasses/dp/B086WQ1CL8?crid=2LYJI1NWH8A6G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7BhOtP4HDirYDY1aWin-xubBE6tNBVwRC0_5nyowS6uL8NBxSXY9mnKIIGVFiJlDrPZKRmdJi-fEVOtsRnStshB6Cekg9FLt7DioF_TySPMKjWTWRtCGMqJ7FqtR1Dt4rysMBm3ct-27qhhQ_aHzzUwH2lGrbgMXDq-EkL4V-3gfcoSmkvr2vVjM_kdVpAo60CFNp3Tb-evgnQ4mQB--SN29AFBiv8Z3-eOoh9eaCMA.h9i8dlqdyl9NK3iPmCrUqr2yw-kPwKQOXvk7fKeuJwg&dib_tag=se&keywords=spectra+479+blue+light+blocking+glasses&qid=1726511570&sprefix=spectra+479,aps,1467&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=amandamontalv-20&linkId=f7526eff3024e8945f47b352acc2454e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] Paleo Valley Essential Electrolytes | Website [https://paleovalley.com/store/essential-electrolytes] (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD10) Hormone Healing podcast episode Intro to Lymph Flow with Leah | Listen Now [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s2-e11-intro-to-lymph-flow-with-leah/] Hormone Healing podcast episode How To Have Healthy Digestion | Listen Now [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e4-how-to-have-healthy-digestion/] Learn about helpful nutrition habits, the different phases of your cycle, how to track, signs of good metabolic health, and so much more in my Free Healthy Period Starter Guide [https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-healthy-starter-period-guide/]. Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd]

7: What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick | Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda

Join Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd] for a bonus Q&A with Nina where we discuss antibiotics. Panic is contagious, but so is calm. In this episode, Nina is back to talk about what to do when your kid gets sick. Nina created Primary Care Parent, which I keep on hand for quick, at-home decisions. We tackle fear first, because kids track our nervous system. Then we dig into foundations like rest and hydration before anything fancy. Screens get dialed back so sleep signals can do their job. Food stays simple, and the extra sugar that dulls immune cells gets a hard pass. And you’ll see why small, consistent moves beat complicated protocols. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [02:49] Nina’s checklist before reaching for over-the-counter options [03:15] Why rest and hydration come before supplements [05:02] The real impact of screen time on healing and sleep [11:29] The hidden immune cost of sugar during illness [12:55] Whole foods that speed up recovery during illness [20:53] Why your calm presence is the strongest medicine in the room [24:58] The surprising truth Nina learned from pediatrician about kids’ fevers [30:19] The natural medicine cabinet every parent needs [40:57] The gentle ear infection remedies that actually work [48:32] Natural sinus infection support Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. Find more from Dr. Nina: Dr. Nina Marie | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/doctorninamarie/] Dr. Nina Marie | Website [https://doctorninamarie.com/about/] Nerdy Notes with Nina Marie | Substack [https://substack.com/@nerdynoteswithninamarie] Holistic Healing for Busy Parents | Book [https://olivewellnessgroup.practicebetter.io/#/5fa315ac2a83260754be3f13/bookings?p=68e6da59437ef85af642f07e&step=package] Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd] Get your Paleovalley electrolytes here [https://paleovalley.com/store/essential-electrolytes]. (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD10)

6: The Complete Guide to Detox During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Join Patreon to get access to liver and bile guide bonus here [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd]. Your body doesn’t press pause on detoxing just because you’re pregnant. In this episode, I push back on the idea that detox is dangerous by default in pregnancy. I explain how it’s a constant, built in process led by the liver. I also set the record straight on what actually crosses the placenta and why milk still has protective checks. The real risk is forcing it and stirring up more than your body can clear. So I lay out gentle, everyday moves that support drainage without drama. Think basics like fiber to keep things moving and a daily rhythm that lowers stress. It comes down to working with your body’s detox systems, not against them. You’ll Learn:  [00:00] Introduction [01:55] What “detox” really means during pregnancy and breastfeeding [03:35] The surprising truth about what the placenta and breast milk can’t filter out [11:30] The daily foundations that naturally support your body’s detox pathways [25:03] Why stress, light, and breath may matter more than any detox gadget [35:50] Specific movements that can change your sleep and comfort in late pregnancy [46:51] The safe supplements and minerals that actually make a difference [52:19] The one binder that supports detox without overstimulating your system Resources Mentioned: Paleovalley Whole Food Vitamin C | Website [https://paleovalley.com/store/essential-c-complex] Paleovalley Electrolytes (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD10) | Website [https://paleovalley.com/store/essential-electrolytes] BodyBio PC | Website [https://bodybio.com/products/bodybio-pc-phosphatidylcholine] Paris Latka YouTube Channel | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@parislatka] The Feminine Periodical Newsletter | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/newsletter/] Psyllium Husk | Website [https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Naturals-Organic-Psyllium-Husk/dp/B011QGTRG4?crid=MM9J2T2B9NIU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PBQnbD8U8yYZcxyYuP1y9OoTMMgAtmvWIMFYVToIcjR5PAMdKENFlt2mPdcwW97cOTpE38S4HKmbEtHPjhftdBQ9cXOSFxlzCSRkSTSXxNocs6pdtOriDsgb3LlE8dl8g7YtIARpTWs-JdVzx73UPF1EDywpbTvDh6Af2Ct61jhLOOEsRUbAhx7Guitp_NWtg90z7vlj6lEU-JFuY5lzrIxQq9qNtdFJzx6fihsTTcs.T5HVvBWWyCAbIRPQr-HrT_Ymalo1W0RCtynf7e17e6o&dib_tag=se&keywords=organic%2Bpsyllium%2Bhusk%2Bpowder&qid=1757792456&sprefix=organic%2Bpsylliu%2Caps%2C460&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=amandamontalv-20&linkId=5dbb704dd05b6e1acb85defe3a0d37db&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] RA Optics Glasses (use code HHRD) | Website [https://raoptics.com/discount/HHRD?rfsn=8010347.f4f9c7] Home Is Where The Sauna Is | Article [https://homeiswherethesaunais.com/sauna-and-pregnancy] Learn about helpful nutrition habits, the different phases of your cycle, how to track, signs of good metabolic health, and so much more in my Free Healthy Period Starter Guide [https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-healthy-starter-period-guide/]. Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd]

5: Understanding & Fixing The Root Cause of Acne | Colleen Clesen

Work 1:1 with Colleen to heal your acne here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/1-on-1-coaching/]. What if your acne isn’t really about your skin at all? In this episode, I’m joined by Colleen Clesen, an aesthetician with a background in nutrition and dietetics. After struggling with her own breakouts and realizing how limited both dermatology and standard aesthetics training were, she went back to school to fill in the missing piece. Now she helps women connect the dots between acne, hormones, gut health, and daily skincare. We get into why gut health is usually the first place to look, what stool tests actually reveal, and how inflammation in the body shows up on your face. We also talk about the mistakes most people make with their skincare routines, why supporting the skin barrier matters as much as internal work, and how the liver and bile clearance play a critical role in clearing acne. It’s an honest look at what really drives breakouts and what can actually help. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [01:00] The real reason Colleen became an aesthetician [04:00] Why acne isn’t just a skin issue but a red flag of internal imbalance [05:00] Gut-first: the surprising reason location of breakouts doesn’t matter [07:00] Stool test markers that reveal hidden inflammation, estrogen problems, and acne triggers [14:00] Scalp flare-ups as a signal your gut and immune system are exhausted [17:00] The one simple thing Colleen has clients add to their diet that quickly improves skin and hormones [21:00] Why most acne products wreck the skin barrier and what to do instead [32:00] The truth about beef tallow on acne-prone skin [47:00] How sluggish liver detox and bile flow recirculate hormones and fuel breakouts [59:00] The first step Colleen recommends if you can only change one thing Resources Mentioned: Psyllium Husk Powder | Website [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=organic+finely+ground+psyllium+husk] Kossma Squalane Oil | Website [https://kossma.com/?rfsn=4880950.7a3eb6] Kossma Cleansing Gel | Website [https://kossma.com/collections/all/products/chamomile-cleanser] Red Light Face Mask | Website [https://ca.boncharge.com/products/red-light-face-mask?rfsn=3860762.4af1fa&shpxid=2c58825f-8aed-402e-8a78-eafe852370aa] Green Envee Firm Collagen Gel Masque | Website [https://greenenvee.com/products/firm-collagen-gel-masque] Green Envee Rejuvenate Brightening Enzyme Masque | Website [https://greenenvee.com/products/rejuvenate-brightening-enzyme-masque] Clearstem Aloe Based Moisturizer, Hydraglow | Website [https://clearstem.com/products/hydraglow] CeraVe | Website [https://www.cerave.com/] NuDerma Professional High Frequency Wand | Website [https://puredailycare.com/products/nuderma-professional-skin-therapy-wand] Cosmo Cleansing Gel | Website [https://www.cosmofarma.it/en/prodotti/cosmo-cleansing-gel-sebocare/] Lymphatic Course for Head & Neck | Website [https://www.lymphloveclub.com/headandneck] Hormone Healing podcast episode on Intro to Lymph Flow with Leah | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s2-e11-intro-to-lymph-flow-with-leah/] Work 1:1 with Colleen to heal your acne here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/1-on-1-coaching/]. Get Instant access to the FREE Functional Thyroid Series here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course/]. Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | TikTo [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd]