Heavy Periods & Fatigue? Your Iron Might Be “Stuck”—Not Low with Samantha Chandler EP338

Send us Fan MailHeavy periods. Constant fatigue. Brain fog. Hair loss.And yet… your labs come back “normal.”So you’re told everything looks fine—and maybe to take more iron.But what if the issue isn’t that you don’t have enough iron…what if your body just isn’t able to use it effectively?In this episode of the It’s Hertime Podcast,Cody is joined by Samantha Chandler from Wellness & Womb to explore a perspective that’s often missing in women’s health conversations: iron regulation.Together they talk about why so many women experience heavy periods and low energy—even when their iron levels appear normal—and how iron can become “stuck” in the body, meaning it’s not being properly transported to the tissues that need it most.As a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Cody also shares how she uses Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) to look at mineral patterns and better understand what’s happening beneath the surface—especially when symptoms don’t match standard lab results.If you’ve ever felt dismissed by “normal” labs… or frustrated that what you’re doing isn’t working—this episode will help you start asking better questions.⸻What You’ll Learn•Why heavy periods aren’t always caused by low iron•The difference between iron levels vs. iron regulation•What it means for iron to be “stuck” in the body•Why you can feel exhausted even with “normal” labs•How iron impacts menstrual health, hormones, and fertility•The role of minerals like copper, zinc, and magnesium in iron metabolism•Why iron supplements don’t always improve symptoms•How inflammation and stress can block iron utilization (hello, hepcidin)•A more holistic way to approach fatigue and hormone imbalance⸻Resources & LinksLearn more about Samantha Chandler wellnesswomb.com:Follow Samantha on Instagram @wellnesswomb_Work with Cody (HTMA + Hormone Support)Mixhers Supplements (Use code CODY for 15% off):⸻If This Episode Resonated:Share it with a woman who’s been told “everything looks normal”… but doesn’t feel like herself.And if you’re loving the podcast, make sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more women find this information and feel supported in their health journey.Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders