45. What No One Told You About Birth Control, Period Health, and Cycle Tracking with Leisha Drews

Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Learn what you need for more energy & weight loss the right way!   Contact - > [email protected] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms Instagram -＞@functional_mom   In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Leisha Drews — fellow FDN-P, registered nurse, and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast  for a powerful conversation about women’s hormones, cycle health, and the real impact of birth control. We unpack why your period is so much more than just a monthly inconvenience, how hormonal birth control is affecting far more than just fertility, and how you can start tracking your cycle naturally to support your energy, metabolism, and long-term health. Whether you're postpartum, considering coming off birth control, or just want to better understand your body, this episode will empower you with real, root-cause answers. What We Cover in This Episode: Why your period is a vital sign of your health What hormonal birth control really does to your body (that no one talks about) Signs your cycle is out of balance How to naturally track your cycle with confidence How understanding your hormones can improve fatigue, mood, and metabolism The first steps to restoring your cycle after hormonal birth control Meet Leisha Drews: Leisha Drews is an RN, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and the host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. She helps women balance their hormones naturally so they can feel energized, empowered, and confident in their bodies again — without relying on bandaid fixes. Connect with Leisha: Instagram: @leishadrews Website: Happily Hormonal Podcast