She Is Well
She Is Well is a faith-rooted wellness podcast for women who want to balance their hormones, lose weight, feel energized, improve their periods, and finally feel at home in their bodies—without extreme diets or hustle culture.
Hosted by a registered dietitian and mom, Natalie Trapasso, each episode helps you understand your body, sync with your cycle, and nourish your health with biblical wisdom and real-life simplicity.
From hormone balance and cycle syncing to metabolism, inflammation, fertility, and faith—we cover what actually works for women (not just what works for men).
If you're ready to feel well—body, mind, and spirit—you're in the right place.
She Is Well
Is Your Hormone Advice Wrong? Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Keywords
hormonal balance, birth control, restrictive diets, hormone myths, women's health, nutrition, supplements, PMDD, dietitian advice, hormone health
Summary
In this episode of the She Is Well podcast, host Natalie Trapasso, discusses common myths surrounding hormonal balance. She emphasizes that birth control is not a solution for hormonal issues, restrictive diets can worsen imbalances, and hormone imbalances can manifest in various ways beyond irregular periods. Natalie also highlights the importance of foundational health practices over reliance on supplements, advocating for a balanced approach to nutrition and self-care.
Takeaways
- Balancing hormones doesn't require restrictive diets or supplements.
- Birth control is a temporary solution, not a cure.
- Extreme diets can increase stress and worsen hormone imbalances.
- Listening to your body is crucial for understanding hormonal health.
- Hormonal imbalances can manifest in various symptoms, not just irregular periods.
- Supplements should not replace foundational health practices.
- Focus on nourishing meals rather than restriction.
- Simplicity in health practices is key to success.
- Understanding your body's signals is essential for hormone balance.
- Prioritize foundational habits over quick fixes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hormonal Balance
00:56 Myth 1: Birth Control Balances Your Hormones
04:33 Myth 2: Restrictive Diets Are Necessary
07:24 Myth 3: Irregular Periods Are the Only Sign
09:49 Myth 4: Supplements Are the Solution
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