Women's Wellness Wisdom: Hormones and Beyond

Episode 9: Foundations First: Gut Health, Hormones, and Cycle Tracking for Women’s Wellness

Jennifer Quartano

In this episode, I’m joined by Adrienne Roth, occupational therapist and functional medicine practitioner, for a real talk on what your cycle is actually telling you about your health.

We walk through Adrienne’s personal journey, the red flags she ignored, and why so many women are being dismissed or masked with medication instead of getting to the root. We also share how cycle tracking can be one of the most empowering tools for understanding your body and organizing your life. Think fewer energy crashes, more self-awareness, and the kind of long-term health most of us never learned to prioritize.

If you’ve ever dealt with painful periods, cysts, fatigue, or brain fog and been told it’s “just part of being a woman”, this one’s for you!

  • Introduction to Adrienne Roth
  • Menstrual cycle as a fifth vital sign
  • Comparing male and female hormone cycles
  • Why cycle tracking matters
  • Foundations of hormonal health
  • Common symptoms & misdiagnosis in conventional medicine
  • 8-Week Hormone Foundations Program