77. Decoding Your Cycle: How to Read Hormone Clues in Every Phase

Most of us grew up learning what a period is… but not why it happens. We were told a “normal” cycle is 28 days and ovulation always happens on day 14 — but that’s simply not true for most women. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to truly understand your menstrual cycle and what your body is communicating in every phase — from your period to ovulation and everything in between. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs your hormones need support, what’s considered healthy variation, and why stress, thyroid health, and lifestyle shifts can change your cycle (and that’s not always a bad thing!). We’ll also talk about how men’s hormones follow a 24-hour rhythm — while ours ebb and flow over roughly 28 days — and why that means you were never meant to show up the same way every day. You’ll walk away understanding: What a truly normal menstrual cycle looks like (and why it’s not one-size-fits-all) The four hormonal “seasons” — menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal — and how to support your body in each The surprising connection between stress and delayed ovulation How thyroid disorders, PCOS, and hypothalamic amenorrhea show up in your cycle Foods, movement, and mindset shifts to balance hormones naturally Why tracking your cycle is one of the most powerful tools for healing If you’ve ever wondered why your energy, mood, and motivation change week to week, or why you feel different from the men around you — this episode will help you finally understand your rhythm and start honoring it instead of fighting it.   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com