FF5 - Your hormones hear stress before you do.

Have you ever had a week that looked fine on paper, but your body disagreed?Fatigue, cravings, mood swings, or a late period might not be “random” — they’re hormonal communication.In this Flow Fact Friday, Heather Allmendinger, founder of Vivydus: The Full of Life Company and USOA Ms. Berks County 2025, explains how your hormones act as an early-warning system when stress rises. Before burnout or lab results appear, your body is already adapting to protect you.You’ll learn:🌿 How cortisol interrupts hormone balance and ovulation💡 Why your cycle changes during stressful seasons✨ What “protective” hormone shifts look like — and how to respond with compassion instead of frustration📚 References:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign. 2015.Harvard Health Publishing. Hormones and Stress: The Cortisol Connection. 2021.The Endocrine Society. Hormones and Health Overview.NIH. Stress and Reproductive Function. Connect with Heather Allmendinger!Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydusWebsite: https://vivydus.com/podcast/FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendingerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/Website: https://vivydus.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VivydusPolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nwAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.