11. Women’s Hormones, Thyroid Health & Functional Medicine with Dr. Gabrielle Wesemeyer

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Gabrielle Wesemeyer, Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, to talk about women’s hormones, thyroid health, stress, cortisol, and simple lifestyle shifts that can make a major impact.Gabrielle shares her personal health journey, including medically induced menopause during chemotherapy, and how that experience led her to dive deep into women’s hormonal health.We discuss:Why your menstrual cycle is a “vital sign” of overall healthBasal body temperature and cervical mucus as hormone indicatorsThe 3 S’s of hormone healthCycle syncing workouts for better hormone balanceHormone support during pregnancy and postpartumThyroid dysfunction, stress, and gut health connectionsCortisol mythsBirth control misconceptions and reconnecting with your cycleWhy women are not meant to function like men hormonallyThis conversation simplifies complex hormone topics and brings it back to the foundations: sleep, nourishment, stress regulation, and working with your body instead of against it.If you’ve felt overwhelmed by hormone advice online, this episode will help you refocus on what actually matters.Connect with Dr. Gabrielle Wesemeyer:Alliance Spine and Physical Medicine (Woodstock, GA)Follow Dr. Gabrielle on: InstagramTikTokJust getting started?Use my free pregnancy and birth research checklist to jumpstart your learning.Free roadmap to planning a natural birth:10 Steps to Natural Birth Want to feel more confident making decisions in labor?Join the Autonomous Birth Workshop to learn how to advocate for yourself and navigate birth with clarity.Free Scripture-Based Affirmation CardsFor encouragement and truth as you prepare for birth, download my Free Scripture-Based Affirmation CardsConnect with me on Instagram:@rise.birth