Cycle Syncing and Wedding Hangovers: Using Your Hormones for Optimal Creativity and Productivity ft. Aleece Rose

Stressed, exhausted, and running on fumes? In this episode, Aleece Rose reveals how the wedding industry’s burnout culture affects your health and how functional medicine can offer a lasting solution to the hidden stressors and hormonal imbalances we’re all facing. In this episode, Breeanna sits down with Aleece Rose, a former wedding industry professional turned functional health expert, to explore how our modern culture’s obsession with quick fixes is impacting our physical and mental well-being. Aleece shares her personal journey from the wedding industry to a more holistic approach to health and wellness, uncovering the hidden effects of stress and hormones on the body. Together, they dive into common health issues creatives face, particularly the “wedding hangover” — that all-too-familiar physical and emotional exhaustion after working a wedding. Aleece brings her expertise to the conversation, offering insights on how functional medicine addresses the root causes of stress-related symptoms, empowering listeners to take control of their health in a more sustainable way. This conversation is perfect for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to break free from the cycle of quick-fix solutions and embrace a deeper, more holistic approach to health. Tune in to learn how understanding your body’s hormone cycles and addressing underlying issues can lead to better overall health, energy, and fulfillment. Key Takeaways: Functional medicine focuses on finding the root cause of health issues, whereas western medicine often targets the symptoms. Aleece's approach involves a holistic consideration of nutrition, stress reduction, detoxification, and supplementation. Lifestyle changes such as managing stress and having proper nutrition, particularly during event days, can significantly improve health outcomes and reduce the occurrence of the 'wedding hangover'. Understanding hormone cycles and syncing one's business and creative efforts to these cycles, a process called "cycle syncing," can boost productivity and well-being. Aleece offers a 30-day hormone reset calendar and a guide for those transitioning off of birth control, providing valuable resources for individuals looking to rebalance and improve their health naturally. Aleece’s story is a testament to the potential of personalized functional health programs, as she overcame her health struggles by identifying and addressing the deeper issues within her body over time. Notable Quotes: "We are the culture of instant gratification, instant everything… I had to really step back and put myself in check that I spent ten to 15 years getting my body in this particular awful state." "The functional world is going back. Right. We're trying to find the why behind the issue where the original malfunction started." About the Guest: Aleece Rose is an entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Health Designed, a company that she started with her husband, who is a physician assistant. With a background in the wedding industry, Aleece pivoted towards healing and wellbeing after encountering her own significant health challenges. As a functional practitioner, she now dedicates her time to offering personalized, one-on-one health programs to address clients' health concerns through functional labs, programs, and supplements. Resources: Health Designed Company Website: healthdesigned.co Aleece Rose’s Instagram: @lifebyaleece BREEANNA KAY'S INSTAGRAM:  @breeannakayphotography BREEANNA KAY'S WEBSITE: breeannakay.com MANIFESTING PHOTOGRAPHER PODCAST SHOWNOTES:  breeannakay.com/cycle-syncing