Balancing Hormones Naturally

If you've ever suspected mold might be behind your symptoms but pushed the thought aside because you didn't want to deal with it, this episode is going to be hard to ignore. Mold doesn't have to be a visible, soggy, obvious problem to be wrecking your health. And the good news is, you don't have to remediate your entire house to start feeling better.

In this episode I'm chatting with Brian Karr, mold inspector and co-founder of We Inspect, and we're sharing:

Why everyone in a house can be reacting to the same mold problem but showing up with completely different symptoms, and why that actually points straight to an environmental trigger
The pattern most people explain away as vacation relaxation that is actually one of the biggest red flags your home is making you sick
Why mold from a leak that happened five years ago can be more dangerous now than when it was wet, and how a dried-out colony releases up to 500 times more particles into your air
How the at-home Dust Test works and why it's often the clearest first step if you're not sure whether you have a problem
Why inspectors using only moisture meters and infrared cameras are missing nine out of ten mold problems in the homes they walk through
The exposure mapping method Brian uses to identify which sources are actually driving most of your exposure, so you're not staring down a list of 20 problems thinking you have to fix all of them
The three maintenance habits that reduce what you're breathing every day, deep dust removal, medical-grade air filtration, and short air flushing windows throughout the day
What particle size actually matters in an air filter and why a standard HEPA unit won't catch the particles that are most likely harming you
The cheap water sensors Brian puts under every sink, both sides of the dishwasher, and around the refrigerator, and why they've saved him from two full remediations in his own home
Why no protocol will ever fully work if the exposure is still happening, and what it actually looks like to reduce load enough that your body can start to catch up
You don't have to have a flooded basement or black mold crawling up your walls to have a problem worth addressing. Most of the issues Brian finds are invisible, dry, and completely missed by standard inspections. This episode will help you know what to look for, what to test, and how to think about your home as part of your healing, not just your health protocols.

Find Brian Karr and We Inspect:
Website: yesweinspect.com
At-home Dust Test: dusttest.com
Instagram: @moldfinders
Podcast: Mold Finders Radio

Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
🙏Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.

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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.

Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.

Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🎥: Watch episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahbrueggemann
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]

If you’re exhausted, relying on caffeine, and still not feeling like yourself, this episode is for you.

Because if you’re eating well but still struggling with low energy, it’s likely not about what you’re eating, it’s about what your body is actually absorbing and producing.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how your gut microbiome impacts your energy, metabolism, and overall resilience.

In this episode, I cover:
Why your gut microbiome plays a major role in your energy levels
How your gut bacteria turn food into usable energy for your body
What short-chain fatty acids are and why they’re essential for energy production
The key roles of butyrate, acetate, and propionate in metabolism and blood sugar balance
Why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and crashes may point to gut dysfunction
How your oral microbiome impacts energy through nitric oxide production
The top foods that support your gut (like resistant starch, fiber, and polyphenols)
Why feeding your gut bacteria is more important than just “eating healthy”
How minerals like magnesium and potassium support digestion and energy
Why building resilience in your body is the key to long-term, stable energy
If you’re ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start supporting your energy at the root, this episode will completely change how you think about your gut and your health.
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites

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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.

Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.

Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🎥: Watch episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahbrueggemann
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]

In this episode, I am joined by Sarah Thompson, and we’re diving into homeopathy—what it is, how it works, and how you can actually start using it in your home with confidence.

This is one of the most requested topics, and for good reason. Homeopathy can be one of the most powerful tools to have in your medicine cabinet, especially for families.

In this episode, we cover:
What homeopathy actually is (and how it’s completely different from supplements, herbs, or conventional medicine)
How homeopathy works with your body’s natural healing ability instead of suppressing symptoms
Why symptoms are actually communication from your body, not something to immediately shut down
The concept of the “vital force” and how it guides true healing on a deeper level
How to start using homeopathy at home, even if you’re a complete beginner
The first remedies to keep on hand and when to use them
Why your kids may all need different remedies for the same illness and how to start recognizing those differences
A simple breakdown of potency (30C vs 200C) so you actually understand what you’re using
How homeopathy can support emotional health, including anxiety and mood shifts
The difference between acute vs. chronic healing and when to work with a practitioner
While homeopathy is an incredibly powerful tool, it’s not a replacement for the basics like nutrition, sleep, and stress management. Instead, it’s something that works with those foundations to help your body respond better.
At the end of the day, homeopathy isn’t just about remedies, it’s about learning how to listen to your body, trust what it’s telling you, and respond in a way that actually supports long-term healing.
If you’re ready to feel more calm, confident, and equipped when it comes to your family’s health, this episode is going to completely change the way you think about healing.

Sarah’s free download: https://nodrughealth.com/?l/leah

Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
🙏Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.

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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.

Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.

Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🎥: Watch episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahbrueggemann
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]

One of the biggest myths women are told about hormones is that low progesterone is the problem. So the solution becomes progesterone cream, bioidentical hormones, or supplements meant to “boost progesterone.” But in reality, progesterone is rarely the root issue. It’s a signal that something deeper in the body isn’t functioning properly.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what low progesterone is actually telling you about your health and why simply trying to raise progesterone often fails to solve the problem. From ovulation quality to nervous system stress and thyroid health, progesterone levels are influenced by multiple systems working together, not just one hormone.

If you struggle with PMS, mood swings before your period, spotting, painful cycles, infertility, or short cycles, understanding the root causes of low progesterone can completely change how you approach healing.

In this episode, I cover:
The common symptoms that often point to low progesterone
Why progesterone is a signal of deeper hormone dysfunction—not the root problem
How ovulation quality directly determines progesterone production
The role egg quality and nutrient status play in hormone balance
Why digestion and nutrient absorption impact reproductive hormones
How chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation suppress progesterone
Why your body deprioritizes reproduction when it feels unsafe or overwhelmed
The connection between thyroid health and ovulation signaling
Why minerals play a critical role in hormone production and balance
Why testing and individualized support matter more than guessing with supplements

Your hormones don’t work in isolation. When one system becomes dysregulated, the entire hormonal “orchestra” can fall out of tune. The key to restoring progesterone isn’t just boosting a hormone, it’s addressing the deeper root causes that allow your body to produce it naturally.

If you’ve been chasing hormone fixes that never seem to work long-term, this episode will help you understand what your body may actually need.
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites
🙏 Thank you to Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/leah and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.

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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.

Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.

Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🎥: Watch episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahbrueggemann
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kaitlyn York, a coach inside the Hormone Reset Program, to share the real story behind Kaitlyn’s hormone, skin, and mindset transformation.
Kaitlyn opens up about the long journey that started with stubborn acne, birth control struggles, and trying every product and supplement imaginable, only to realize that true healing required going deeper into the foundations of her health. From balancing blood sugar and supporting detox pathways to eventually uncovering gut imbalances through functional testing, Kaitlyn explains why healing skin and hormones is often a long game that requires patience and consistency.

If you’ve ever struggled with skin issues, hormone symptoms, or feeling stuck in unhealthy thought patterns, this episode pulls back the curtain on the deeper layers of healing.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why skin healing often takes years—not weeks—and why that’s normal
The foundational habits that support hormone balance long-term
Why supplements alone rarely solve chronic skin or hormone issues
How gut health, liver support, and blood sugar balance affect acne
The role alcohol and lifestyle habits can play in skin and hormone health
How NLP and subconscious beliefs influence health behaviors
Why emotional regulation and nervous system safety are essential for healing
How changing your inner dialogue can shift long-term health outcomes

True healing isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about building sustainable habits, addressing root causes, and learning to work with your body and mind for the long term.
Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites

🙏Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!
👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.

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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.

Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.

Let’s connect:
📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/
🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/
🎥: Watch episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahbrueggemann
🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]