Welcome back to our hormone mini-series! Following our deep dive into estrogen, Part 2 unravels the mysteries of progesterone – arguably the TRUE 'female hormone,’ crucial for a healthy cycle and beyond.

Unfortunately, most women aren’t making adequate levels of progesterone, or even know that it even exists. It’s time to give it the spotlight it deserves with its key role in your cycle and overall health.

In this episode, we'll dive into:

→ Signs of low progesterone (like PMS, spotting, early miscarriage)

→ The daily habits keeping your progesterone low & how to increase it naturally through nutrition & lifestyle shifts

→ Accurately testing & measuring your hormones

→ Natural progesterone vs. synthetic progestin

→ Progesterone’s vital role in your brain, fertility, metabolism, mood, and overall health

Achieving optimal progesterone isn't just about the ovaries; it's a whole-body effort involving your thyroid, mitochondrial function, nutrition, the delicate balance with other hormones like estrogen and LH, your liver, brain, and adrenal system.

After this episode, you’ll know how progesterone made, used, and how to best support it in your everyday life for fertility, healthy menstrual cycles, mental health, youthfulness, stress management, and more.

Feeling frustrated by PMS, spotting, or other signs of low progesterone? You don't have to navigate this alone. Book a 1-on-1 call with me to uncover the root causes of your imbalance and create a personalized strategy to increase your progesterone naturally. Let's get started on your path to balanced hormones – schedule your call below ↓

LINKS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

→ Vit. C - Acerola Cherry Supplement: https://www.perfectsupplements.com/perfect-acerola/ (10% off with the code FLOURISHNFLOW)

→ Work 1-on-1 with me: www.flourishnflow.com/support

→ FREE Period Checklist www.flourishnflow.com/checklist

→ Fertility Freedom Masterclass: www.flourishnflow.com/product-page/fertility-freedom-masterclass-replay

→ Email List for Podcast Sneak-Peeks + Bonus Tips: www.flourishnflow.com/links

Ever wonder what's really going on with your hormones? In Part 1 of our hormone mini series, we’re diving deep into everything you need to know about ESTROGEN (spoiler alert: Despite what you might hear, estrogen isn't the enemy!)

We’ll dive into:

• The different types of estrogen (natural and synthetic)

• How estrogen is made, used, and eliminated by your body

• Understanding “estrogen dumping'”

• Estrogen's crucial role in fertility and your menstrual cycle

• Key factors that can throw your estrogen levels out of balance

We'll break down the vital roles estrogen plays – from building your uterine lining and supporting fertility to its surprising impact on every aspect of your well-being: from your gut microbiome and energy levels to your memory, mood, and even your creativity.

But what about when estrogen levels become imbalanced? You may have heard of “estrogen dominance,” but what does that actually mean for your health?

We'll explore the common culprits behind high estrogen hiding in plain sight. Discover the surprising impact of birth control, environmental toxins (xenoestrogens), inflammation, stress (cortisol), and even your gut health and liver function, as well as the energetic patterns that can mirror hormonal imbalances.

↳ Be sure to tune in to Part 2, where we'll explore the vital role of progesterone!

Stop guessing why your hormones are off. If you're ready to get to the root of your hormonal imbalances and create a personalized plan, book a 1-on-1 call with me ↓

LINKS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

→ FREE Period Checklist www.flourishnflow.com/checklist

→ Book a FREE Call: www.flourishnflow.com/service-page/free-exploration-call

→ Fertility Freedom Masterclass: www.flourishnflow.com/product-page/fertility-freedom-masterclass-replay

→ Email List for Podcast Sneak-Peeks + Bonus Tips: www.flourishnflow.com/links

Navigating the world of supplements can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we cut through the confusion to explore the crucial question: Do you really need supplements to support your health?

How often have you been told you're deficient and handed a bottle of pills without a deeper conversation?

We'll discuss the importance of trusting the safety and quality of what you're taking, if and when supplementing is actually needed for fertility & hormone support, and ultimately, how to prioritize real, nourishing food for optimal well-being and healthy, happy periods, whether it’s…

• individual nutrients (vitamins & minerals)

• multi-vitamins & prenatals

• herbal hormone balancing supplements

• Bio-identical hormones (like progesterone)

But what happens when testing reveals a deficiency? Are supplements always the answer? And how do you navigate the poorly regulated supplement industry to find products you can actually trust?

We break down the reality of how the supplement industry is regulated, how blindly taking a vitamin can throw your body further out of balance, how to nourish your body intuitively with a food-first approach and using supplements as they were designed to- as a boost to the foundation of healthy living.

If you're tired of blindly buying supplements and want personalized guidance on nourishing your body for easy, regular, fertile cycles, book a 1-on-1 call with me ↓

LINKS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

→ My Favorite Trusted Brands: https://www.flourishnflow.com/favorites

→ Book a Free Call: www.flourishnflow.com/service-page/free-exploration-call

→ Email List for Podcast Sneak-Peeks + Bonus Tips: www.flourishnflow.com/links
→ FREE Period Checklist www.flourishnflow.com/checklist

Imagine making health decisions – about birth control, pregnancy, and beyond – from a place of unwavering confidence and deep faith, not fear. Join Caroline Bomer and guest Taylor Shelabarger as we explore how on this episode of the flourish & flow podcast.

How often have you felt like your concerns were brushed off, leaving you with limited options and decisions you later regretted? How different would your life look if you were able to feel full trust in your body and knew what next steps to take to find healing and support your health?

But what do you do when your intuition is leading you in a different direction than what you’re being told? How do you not give in to pressure and fear?

We break down what it means to have “radical responsibility” and share our personal experiences navigating healthcare in and out of the system and how choosing to take responsibility has shaped our lives from supplements to birth to relationships.

Taylor powerfully shares the importance of faith in God and unshakable trust in your body – even when facing disagreement from medical providers, holistic practitioners, or loved ones.

Your health is ultimately a reflection of your choices, so getting clear on your values, beliefs, and actions is key to feeling confidence, clarity, and peace in life.

⟫ If you want to explore other ways to heal your cycle outside of birth control & just hoping things get better, book a FREE call with me and let me show you what other options you have! The first step to taking responsibility is knowing your options. Click below to schedule a call.

LINKS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

→ Book a Free Call: www.flourishnflow.com/service-page/free-exploration-call

→ Email List for Podcast Sneak-Peeks + Bonus Tips: www.flourishnflow.com/links

→ FREE Period Checklist www.flourishnflow.com/checklist

→ Find Taylor on Instagram: @holisticallytaylor

What does it really mean to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy? In this deeply personal episode, I'm opening up about my own fertility journey – how charting my cycle prepared me for conception, navigating 2 early miscarriages with hope, and now being 7 months pregnant.

I’ll walk you through the timeline of how both my husband & I prepared for conscious conception, how long it really took to get pregnant, and the and the invaluable lessons I learned along the way, including what I’m glad I did and what I wish I knew sooner (insights I hope will help you).

The season of TTC (trying to conceive) is deeply raw and exposing. Even if you are well prepared, you will face things about yourself you may not otherwise. It will reveal to you just how much you truly understand and trust your body, if you’re making decisions based on fear or confidence, and shape you into the person you need to become physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Whether you're in your preconception phase, actively trying to conceive, or navigating early pregnancy after loss, this episode offers an honest look at the physical, emotional, and intuitive aspects of getting pregnant. We'll explore everything from the importance of cycle charting and how your lifestyle determines your pregnancy to understanding early pregnancy signs and processing the complex emotions surrounding miscarriage. This is about taking radical responsibility for your body and tuning into its innate wisdom.

Ready to create the foundation to conceive with confidence? Book a 1-on-1 call with me for personalized fertility support (available only through May before I go on maternity leave!) ↓

LINKS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:→ Kaley Skinner (HTMA + Perinatal expert): www.kaleyskinner.com

→ Work with me: www.flourishnflow.com/support

→ Join the Email list: www.flourishnflow.com/links

→ FREE Period Checklist: www.flourishnflow.com/checklist

→ Flourish & Flow Podcast: The Basics: Building the Foundation for Happy Hormones

→ Village Sessions Podcast: Your Life is Your Prenatal

Tired of all-day fatigue, PMS, caffeine dependence, melatonin reliance, and burnout? It's time to check your circadian rhythm.

If you’ve ever wondered why your hormones (cortisol, progesterone, melatonin, thyroid, etc.) are out of balance, consider the stark difference between our ancestors' natural light exposure and our modern lives filled with artificial LED lights and limited sunlight. Since all of our hormones respond directly to light, it’s no wonder women now are struggling with all sorts of hormone problems.

Light affects your entire spectrum of hormones from appetite & metabolism to sleep, libido, and your menstrual cycle. Simply realigning with the sun's natural rhythm is a powerful way to "reset" your hormones for significant improvements in energy, sleep, stress, and your period.

In this episode, we'll reassess your relationship with light and I'll give you the blueprint for my 7-Day Circadian Reset Challenge to reclaim all-day energy, quality sleep, less PMS, boosted progesterone, lower stress, and overall vitality. Ready to feel the difference? Let’s dive in!

LINKS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

→ Podcast Sneak-Peeks + Bonus Tips: www.flourishnflow.com/links

→ FREE Period Checklist www.flourishnflow.com/checklist

→ Village Sessions Podcast: How Light Shapes Us (Spotify)

→ Village Sessions Podcast: How Light Shapes Us (Apple)

→ Village Sessions Podcast: How Light Shapes Us (YouTube)

Welcome back for Season 2! Ready to reclaim easy cycles & vibrant health? This is the “basics blueprint” to know what signs of health to look for and the simple steps to start taking to feel your best with regular, symptom-free periods, all-day energy, lower cortisol & stress levels, and overall hormonal balance. We're going back to the foundational habits around nourishing food, supportive environments, and purposeful movement.

Modern problems don’t always require modern solutions. Before you try the next quick fix & health trend, start with these timeless, foundational principles that have supported human thriving for all of history.

Get ready to take notes, then grab your FREE Period Checklist and explore how working 1-on-1 with me can boost your health journey ↓

LINKS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

→ Podcast Sneak-Peeks + Bonus Tips: www.flourishnflow.com/links

→ FREE Period Checklist www.flourishnflow.com/checklist

→ Work 1-on-1 with me: www.flourishnflow.com/support

→ Primal Movement (Bam Lionhart): https://www.youtube.com/@primalmovement

→ Bowspring 30-Day Challenge (Kori Meloy): https://www.instagram.com/p/C9DWemXy7lx/?hl=en

How does your cycle impact your relationship? Is it a roller coaster of struggle, or does it naturally flow and bring you closer together? (Spoiler: Your cycle can deepen & strengthen your connection and trust with your partner)

My husband, Hayden, & I discuss how our relationship has evolved- from when we were dating and he first found out I was on birth control for period problems, to how we got to where we are now, where he knows what phase I'm in and how to best support me.

We walk through each of the 4 phases and how we adjust our life naturally throughout them, answering all of your questions along the way.

• How do you honor both men's & women's hormonal rhythms?
• In what ways does your cycle impact our social life and household responsibilities?
• What do you do if your partner doesn't understand or support you?
• How does Hayden "deal" with my changes in mood & temperment?

Understanding how your cycle can positively impact not just you as an individual, but also your relationship & your partner is life-changing.

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