Tracy Erin Talks
About all things health, wellness, mindset, and motherhood…my favorite topics. Well, and tacos. Let’s talk about those too.
Join me for an honest conversation as we muse and amuse ourselves; where nothing is off the table and what we’re after is an exponential personal growth curve. Here you will find a refreshing and authentic way to look at things. Most days you’ll find a really warm hug and on somedays, a swift kick in the reality pants. But it’s all in love, dear friend, rest assured.
This is not a “look at me, but come with me” conversation where we will take a real-life look at things like:
🌱 Health & Wellness topics such as hormones, fatigue, low energy, mood swings, brain fog, toxicity, mold illness, the healing journey, and so much more.
🧠 Mindset is a highly-underutilized tool on any journey. Knowing that our inner world creates the environment of our outer world, we’ll talk about what holds us back from living the lives we know we were meant to live.
💝Motherhood will forever be my most profound and satisfying life’s work. As a homeschooling mom of five kids, I’ve been there, done that, AND got the t-shirt. I love chatting about the practicalities of managing a home, shepherding hearts, and how to create a family culture you’re proud of.
My mission is to transform 5,000 women’s lives by balancing their hormones so they can get out of survival mode and feel like themselves again!
If you’re looking for your new “Health BFF” who who has the curiosity to ask the big questions, the determination to find the answers, and the ability to find humor in it all, you are in the right place and I’m so glad you’re here!
Tracy Erin Talks
Ep. 35 What's So Bad About Coffee on an Empty Stomach?
Welcome to Tracy Erin Talks
In this episode, we’re diving into a morning habit many of us love—coffee. But drinking coffee on an empty stomach might be one of the sneaky ways you’re sabotaging your hormones. Don’t worry, I’m not taking your coffee away, but I’ll show you how to enjoy it in a way that works with your body, not against it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
•Why coffee itself isn’t the enemy—it’s when and how you drink it that matters.
•How coffee on an empty stomach spikes cortisol and sets off a chain reaction of hormonal chaos.
•The connection between cortisol, blood sugar imbalances, and mood swings.
•Why coffee without food increases stomach acid and how it affects gut health.
•The impact of elevated cortisol on progesterone and how it worsens PMS, irregular periods, and perimenopausal symptoms.
•Simple strategies to enjoy your coffee in a hormone-friendly way without giving it up.
Tips to Sip Smarter:
1.Don’t Skip Breakfast:
•Eat a meal with protein, healthy fats, and fiber before your coffee.
•Examples: Eggs with avocado or a smoothie with almond butter and greens.
2.Time Your Coffee Right:
•Wait 60–90 minutes after waking to let your body regulate cortisol naturally.
3.Make It Hormone-Friendly:
•Swap sugary creamers for unsweetened almond milk or full-fat cream.
•Add cinnamon, collagen, or a scoop of coconut oil to stabilize blood sugar and slow caffeine absorption.
4.Hydrate First:
•Start your day with warm water and a few drops of lemon oil to rehydrate and boost digestion.
5.Get Morning Sunlight:
•Pair your coffee with a morning walk for natural energy and improved hormonal balance.
Upcoming Opportunity: Join the Balanced Hormone Solution
Feeling stuck in survival mode? Exhausted by the daily rollercoaster of energy and emotions? My 90-Day Balanced Hormone Solution Program begins January 6th. This group program will help you restore balance to your hormones and your life with actionable strategies and supportive coaching.
Your Small Step for Today:
Before you grab that morning coffee tomorrow, ask yourself: What’s one small thing I can do today to set my hormones up for success? Your body—and your coffee—will thank you.
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For more tips on balancing your hormones and living vibrantly, connect with me on Instagram @tracyerinwellness or visit my website www.tracyerinwellness.com
Cheers to thriving every day!