172. Struggling With Poor Sleep and Anxiety? Why Progesterone Might Be the Key

Hey friend,  Do you feel wired but exhausted, like your body won’t calm down? Have you been told your hormones are “fine,” but you still don’t feel right? What if there’s a simple test that could reveal why you can’t rest? Hi friend, I’m Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you’re dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you’re not alone. This podcast is for chronic illness moms raising neurodivergent kids who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits to finally feel better in their bodies. Each episode shares nervous-system-friendly support to help you calm overwhelm, boost energy, and find steadier footing — even in the middle of a full, demanding life. In this episode, I’m continuing my 3-part series on the shifts that finally helped me feel like myself again. Today’s focus is progesterone — the hormone often called “nature’s Valium.” I’ll share how low progesterone left me reactive, restless, and sleepless, and what changed when I finally got it tested the right way. We’ll talk about why timing matters for hormone testing, what a full panel should include, and how to look at the balance between estrogen and progesterone. We discuss how daily rhythms like rest, stress management, and nourishing food support hormone balance. But when those rhythms aren’t enough, it may be time to dig deeper with labs. I want to give you the full picture of what helped me heal, so you can feel calmer and more rested too.   Resources and Links Mentioned: Chronic Health Coaching: HERE Free Facebook Community: Chronic Health Moms 160. Struggling with Poor Sleep and Chronic Symptoms? This May Be Why 156. Stressed and Exhausted? This 5-Minute Body Check-In Can Help You Feel Better Fast   145. The Real Reason You’re So Stressed (Hint: It’s Not Just the Kids) Connect with Me Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/chronichealthmoms Instagram: @chronichealthmoms YouTube: YouTube