158: How to Balance Your Hormones with Dr. Lara Briden

In this episode, naturopathic doctor Lara Briden explores the powerful connection between hormonal cycles, fertility, and overall health. She explains why ovulation is one of the most important indicators of hormonal balance and discusses how common anovulatory cycles can be in women today.Dr. Briden also breaks down the root causes behind conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, highlighting the roles of inflammation, immune dysfunction, insulin resistance, and androgen excess. She shares natural strategies to support hormonal health, including improving gut health, balancing blood sugar, and using supplements like inositol and zinc.Key Topics:​​The Vital Role of Ovulation in Healthy Hormonal CyclesEndometriosis: Unraveling the Link to Immune Dysfunction and EstrogenDemystifying PCOS: A Metabolic Perspective on Insulin Resistance and Androgen ExcessNatural Approaches to Addressing Hormonal ImbalancesEmbracing Ovulation and Holistic Solutions for Hormonal HealthWhere to find Dr. Lara Briden:Website: https://www.larabriden.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larabriden/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaraBriden/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@larabridenTwitter: https://twitter.com/LaraBridenPodcast: Lara Briden’s Podcast Books: https://www.larabriden.com/lara-briden-books/Dr. Lara Briden Bio:Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual— practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and bioidentical hormones. With a strong science background, Lara sits on several advisory boards and is the lead author on a couple of peer-reviewed papers.She has more than 20 years’ experience in women’s health and currently has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems.📧 For guest opportunities, collaborations or sponsorship inquiries, please email us at: [email protected] to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne BrownLornebrown.comConscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown:https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:@coherence_code_podcast @acubalancewellnesscentre@lorne_brown_officialDISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Coherence Code Podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.