Episode 158: Functional Medicine and Hormones

When your body’s signals feel loud but the answers feel out of reach, this conversation brings light to the fog. In Episode 158, Autumn sits down with Functional Medicine Nurse and Board Certified Nurse Coach Vanda Aubrey to unpack what’s really going on with hormones—from irregular cycles and draining PMS to the confusing shifts of perimenopause.Vanda shares the personal journey that led her into functional medicine and the practical, compassionate framework she now uses with clients. You’ll hear how timeline-based care, mineral balance, and stress mapping can change the story, why “common” doesn’t always mean “normal,” and how tests like HTMA and, when appropriate, DUTCH can replace guesswork with clarity. We explore real before-and-afters, the power of cycle-synced nutrition, and what to prioritize if you’re feeling off but don’t know where to start.If you’re ready to dig deeper, Vanda offers a 12-week one-on-one program, a Quick Start Hormone Audit, and a cycle-synced meal plan with her “Get to Know Aunt Flo” mini class. HSA/FSA payments are supported. Connect with her at wellnesswithvanda.com and on Instagram at @wellness.with.vanda, where you can grab her free Hormones 101 Secret Podcast via the link in her bio. For coaching and on-demand programs from Autumn, visit wellnessineveryseason.com.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."