Hormone Healing RD

13: These Overlooked Minerals Can Improve Your Hormones, Fertility & Metabolism

Join Patreon to get access to HTMA case studies here [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd]! Some of your loudest hormone symptoms are actually mineral problems in disguise.  In this episode, I pick up our December mineral series and move from the foundation minerals into the tiny trace players that run the control panel. Minerals like copper, zinc, iron, manganese, chromium, selenium and boron act as cofactors for hormones, thyroid and blood sugar, and they can make or break energy, mood and cycles even when the basics look ok.  On paper, a lot of women are told everything looks “normal” while their bodies are clearly not ok. I get into what it feels like when minerals are out of balance, from emotional spikes and wired-tired nights to heavy, painful cycles and those nagging aches that never quite go away. Instead of chasing every new fix, I zoom out to show how your system compensates and what that reveals about where support actually needs to go. This is part 2 of 3 of my Mineral Series. Tune into episodes 12 and 14 to deepen your knowledge. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [01:32] Why trace minerals act like the body’s control panel even when macros look good [03:36] The real reason copper makes symptoms worse when it isn’t bioavailable [04:22] The overlooked signs your body isn’t tolerating a copper IUD [11:11] How hair testing reveals hidden copper stored in tissues when blood looks normal [12:53] What zinc really does for fertility and thyroid function beyond immunity [13:48] Why zinc backfires when sodium is low and the surprising symptoms that follow [19:19] The connection between gut health, iron overload, and “mystery” fatigue [22:46] How manganese supports joints, blood sugar, and the nervous system in ways most women miss [26:38] The thyroid-protective role of selenium and why depletion hits detox hard [27:41] The way boron helps hormones communicate and why stress quietly drains it Related Hormone Healing Episodes: Master Your Minerals Course | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/] How to do mineral testing | E [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/how-to-do-mineral-testing/]pisode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/how-to-do-mineral-testing/] Calcium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e2-calcium-deep-dive/] Magnesium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e3-magnesium-deep-dive/] Sodium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e4-sodium-deep-dive/] Potassium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e5-potassium-deep-dive/] Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. 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]

12: Top 5 Minerals Every Woman Must Check for a Healthy Body

Join Patreon to get access to HTMA case studies here [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd]! You can feel exhausted, anxious, and inflamed and still be told your labs are normal.  In this episode, I'm kicking off a mineral series that pairs with the daily posts I'm sharing in December so I can give you the depth and context that I just can't squeeze into a single post. You will learn about the five macro minerals as the big players that run your electrical system, stress response, thyroid, blood sugar, and detox pathways, and why I always start with a straightforward hair test before worrying about smaller numbers. What is really happening when these core minerals drift out of balance and you feel fatigued, anxious, constipated, bloated, unable to sleep well, or emotionally numb while your blood work keeps looking normal? Chronic stress, mold, gut and absorption issues, restrictive eating, big hormonal transitions, and even over filtered water can quietly drain these minerals long before anything shows up clearly on your standard labs. Your body has been compensating for years using every mineral trick it has to keep your blood looking stable, and the question is whether you'll help it move from survival back into actually feeling good. This is part 1 of 4 of my Mineral Series. Tune into episodes 13, 14 and 15 to deepen your knowledge. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [02:49] What a cellular-level mineral test reveals long before blood work changes [04:57] How calcium can steady your system or silently block hormonal signals [05:51] The surprising ways low magnesium derails energy, mood, and digestion [06:52] What sodium levels expose about your stress load and resilience [18:52] How mold strips key minerals and creates the “four lows” pattern [20:26] Why arsenic and other heavy metals rise when minerals crash [32:40] What it really takes to move from mineral survival mode back to stability Resources Mentioned: Master Your Minerals Course | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/] Other Hormone Healing episodes to listen to: Zinc deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e6-zinc-deep-dive/] Copper deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s3-e10-copper-deep-dive/] Iron deep dive Part 1 | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e7-iron-deep-dive-part-1/] Iron deep dive Part 2 | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e7-iron-deep-dive-part-2/] All about the Copper IUD | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s3-e11-all-about-the-copper-iud/] Selenium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e9-selenium-deep-dive/] Nothing boring about Boron | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s3-e4-nothing-boring-about-boron/] Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. 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]

11: How to Heal From Mold Naturally | Gracie Sanchez, RD

Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd] for bonus episodes with more mold resources! What if the reason your mold protocol isn’t working is because your body’s not ready for it?  In this episode, I’m joined again by Gracie Sanchez, RD, our brilliant mold expert here at Hormone Healing. If you’ve ever thought that jumping straight into a mold detox was the way to go, Gracie will teach you why this mindset often backfires and how to focus on rebuilding the basic systems that mold has already broken down. It’s not uncommon for people to rush into binders and antimicrobials before their body can handle them. Doing so while ignoring vitally important things like your circadian rhythm, mineral intake, and nervous-system balance can easily keep your symptoms stuck on repeat. Pushing through reactions can do a lot more harm than good… so tune into this episode to learn what has to come first before you even think about detoxing. This is a part 2 of a 2-part series where Gracie and I cover everything about mold and how to prevent it. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [03:19] The foundational systems your body needs in place before addressing mold toxicity [05:22] How skipping these foundations can make you more symptomatic during detox [07:09] What really triggers a histamine storm and why calming your system first matters [08:38] The critical difference between pushing through symptoms and listening to your body [09:54] Which gentle tools can help stabilize your immune system before full detox support [14:07] Why food-based binders may be safer for sensitive bodies than supplements [16:13] How simple hydration and electrolytes can transform your body’s detox capacity [21:05] The pros and cons of mold testing, and when it’s actually useful [30:03] The key minerals and nutrients mold exposure rapidly depletes and why they matter You can work 1:1 with Gracie here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/1-on-1-coaching/]. Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. 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]

10: The Fastest Ways to Prevent Hidden Mold In Your Home | Gracie Sanchez, RD

Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd] for bonus episodes with more mold resources! Ever wondered why some people get sick in a moldy house and others don’t?  In this episode, I’m joined by Gracie Sanchez, a registered dietitian and one of our one-on-one practitioners here at Hormone Healing RD. Gracie’s known as our resident mold expert, her own experience with repeated exposures and years of functional training have given her a grounded, compassionate approach that takes the fear out of mold illness. We unpack what mold actually is, how it affects the body, and why it’s showing up for so many women today. There are hidden ways it grows, reasons you can’t “detox” while you’re still living in it, and simple ways to make your home less mold-friendly. Because sometimes the smartest move isn’t adding another supplement, it’s changing the environment your body’s trying to heal in. This is a part 1 of a 2-part video series where Gracie and I cover everything about mold and how to prevent it. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [01:13] The early signs of mold exposure that first showed up in Gracie’s college dorm [02:48] How mercury fillings, fertility struggles, and fatigue pointed toward deeper mold issues [06:06] The surprising barrier she faced as an RD trying to get mold training, and what changed everything [10:05] What mold actually is, and the three ways it spreads and harms the body [16:28] Why mold illness can look like “random” health issues from sinus infections to hormone chaos [20:39] How humidity, darkness, and even dust create the perfect environment for mold to thrive [31:24] The reason you can’t detox mold while you’re still living in it, and what happens if you try [36:40] Practical ways to prevent mold in everyday life, from humidity monitors to open windows Resources Mentioned: Dr. Jill Crista Mold Training Certification | Course [https://drcrista.com/product/mold-beginners/] Intellipure Air Purifier | Website [https://www.intellipure.com/] Airfree Air Purifier | Website [https://www.airfree.com/en-us/] IQAir Air Purifier | Website [https://www.iqair.com/] ThermoPro Humidity Meter | Website [https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-TP49-Hygrometer-Thermometer-Temperature/dp/B07WCR5Y4B?crid=6NLE6JCU2PKF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gxpJaJwaCGTxF6sDYN0JN7mR_UmWHhGH785kx9trbYth0r9iURuDMTvSDLZ1d5CdgjN4DwWmlpg7cZUZjIua5c3kAk9xKNevvtjUwznWsCdcsKjxvP9NiZmbW8l5a60wNBOv4AdK8iYigGeHKxviG3nqqGzxlePsgoYyPrbfRHZ6c_2ilc-37FdNY5__ZOEvKyVrTf1b0Lpl04uJrz2xlzUeCNKemBvfsdhRhzIDotT7yA83YCsAILSlwKC8Xbvfrr-cMnvB5OpX8iTxfSb6wv8NMgBS06hrOE18cfc8Iqk.7fF_VPaj_aye3eKto8eUi1G4er-zb9if35PtG4cvkUY&dib_tag=se&keywords=HUMIDITY%2BMETER&qid=1760051372&sprefix=humidity%2Bmete%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=amandamontalv-20&linkId=3c9ef40b78fc78d99d1d6ac4f1fb9388&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] The Feminine Periodical Newsletter | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/newsletter/] You can work 1:1 with Gracie here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/1-on-1-coaching/]. Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. 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]

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]