Health and Hormones

What if teaching our daughters about their cycles wasn’t a slippery slope, but actually one of the most protective gifts we can give them? In this episode, Rita sits down with her dear friend Katie Vidmar — body literacy and fertility awareness educator, founder of the Body Literacy Project. Together they tackle one of the harder questions Catholic and Christian moms quietly wrestle with: Will teaching my daughter about her fertile signs lead her astray? Katie’s answer — rooted in faith, science, and real stories — might shift the way you think about this entirely. What Rita and Katie Unpack The story of a friend who grew up feeling deep shame about a normal sign of health — and the conversation with her mom years later that changed how she’d raise her own daughters Why keeping women illiterate of their bodies is, in Lisa Hendrickson-Jack’s words, “an act of systematic disempowerment” — and how that applies on both sides of the cultural conversation How body literacy actually has a protective effect on adolescent behavior (with research to back it up) The connection between body literacy and the pro-life cause — why seeing your own body as sacred matters When to start the conversation with your daughter (hint: earlier than you think) A story of a 15-year-old whose cycle tracking led to a diagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency — and how root-cause care addressed her clinical anxiety without psych meds Why hormonal contraception, even when prescribed for “symptom management,” carries risks most women are never told about Resources Mentioned The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Teen Star — research on body literacy and sexual risk avoidance education Dr. Richard Fehring’s research on hormonal contraception and the moral hazard effect FEMM protocol — restorative reproductive medicine for cycle abnormalities Katie Vidmar → https://www.katievidmar.com/ The Mother–Daughter Health Workshop — Starts May 11th If this conversation has stirred something in you, this is your next step. Rita and Katie are co-leading a four-day workshop designed for moms and daughters together — and you can still join even if you’re watching after May 11th, because every session is recorded with lifetime access. Here’s what’s inside: https://healthandhormones.org/mother-daughter-2/ Katie Vidmar on how to teach your daughter to track her cycle (including off-smartphone options for the moms who, like Rita, are holding the line on phones for a few more years) A session on kitchen skills and real food — supporting healthy hormones through cooking and joy, not restriction Healthy relationship with food — especially valuable if you or your daughter has struggled with disordered eating Rita on cycle syncing, hormonal balance, and the red flags that signal “common but not normal” — the things we shouldn’t just live with. https://healthandhormones.org/mother-daughter-2/ Before You Go If this episode resonated, the most meaningful thing you can do is send it to one mom in your life — the friend, sister, or daughter-in-law who’s quietly wondering how to navigate this with her own girls. She doesn’t have to figure it out alone. And if you haven’t yet, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. What questions did this conversation raise for you? Send Rita a message — these are the conversations she most loves to have.The post What Is The Danger In Not Teaching Young Girls Cycle Tracking? first appeared on Health and Hormones.

The Gut–Hormone Connection: Why Treating Them Separately Isn’t Working Your gut and your hormones aren’t two separate stories — they’re chapters of the same one. In this episode, Rita unpacks the strong interplay between digestion and hormonal health, why conventional medicine tends to miss it, and the practical swaps you can start making today. Want to Go Deeper? Work with Rita one-on-one → healthandhormones.org Link to waitlist for upcoming Mother–Daughter Health Workshop, May 11–14 https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/Jzy3qWTSy3 The post The gut hormone connection 101 first appeared on Health and Hormones.

Stuck in your weight loss journey and what you can do about it? This interview covers so much more than just why #weightloss isn’t happening but a revolutionary approach to healing your relationship with food so you can experience true and deep healing in your journey. For more on Denise and Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit go here. https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/ To sign up for our upcoming weight loss workshop go here: https://healthandhormones.org/weight-loss/ For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a free discovery call today go to: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/appointment/27841554/calendar/3368299?appointmentTypeIdsThe post Why can’t you do what you KNOW you should do? first appeared on Health and Hormones.

Are you unable to put a 100% into everything that your doing? Whether its stress, lack of energy, or a rash, there may be a simple solution for your problems right in front of you. To sign up for the waitlist for the upcoming weight loss workshop go here: https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/qpredEGDj6 For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a free discovery call today go to: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/appointment/27841554/calendar/3368299?appointmentTypeIdsThe post Does something need to change? first appeared on Health and Hormones.

It’s really common to attribute weight loss that won’t.budge. to hormones being imbalanced. But what if I told you that giving hormones all the blame isn’t going deep enough. There is so much more we need to consider if you’re stuck and struggling to lose weight. Things like are you eating enough? Exercising too much? Not supporting your body’s ability to breakdown and absorb foods. There is so much we need to do and almost none of it is about calories in calories out. To sign up for the waitlist for the upcoming weight loss workshop go here. https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/qpredEGDj6 For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a free discovery call today go to: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/appointment/27841554/calendar/3368299?appointmentTypeIdsThe post What no one told you about weight loss? first appeared on Health and Hormones.

Listen to this on repeat if you’re experiencing lots of stress! What is cortisol? How does it impact our hormones? And how in the world do I support dysregulated cortisol? I cover all this and more in todays episode. For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/The post How to support Cortisol! first appeared on Health and Hormones.

Ever been told your labs look “fine” but you still don’t feel right? In this episode, Rita Johnson, NTP and owner of Health and Hormones, breaks down why your symptoms are actually a roadmap — not a problem to silence. Using her fire alarm analogy, Rita explains why eliminating symptoms without addressing root causes can lead to bigger health issues down the road. In this episode you’ll learn: Why getting rid of symptoms isn’t the same as solving the problem How digestive issues like alternating constipation and diarrhea point to deeper imbalances The role digestive secretions (stomach acid, enzymes, bile) play in everything from energy to hormone balance Why eating “clean” and exercising consistently still might not be enough How addressing root causes now can set women up for a smoother perimenopausal transition When it’s time to stop waiting and get support For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a free discovery call today go to: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/appointment/27841554/calendar/3368299?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=27841554The post Why Treating Symptoms Isn’t Enough first appeared on Health and Hormones.

Struggling knowing that you know what to do for your health–but why can’t I do it? Listen to today’s episode. We will unpack what to do if you know exactly what to do but are crippled by overwhelm. For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a free discovery call today go to: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554The post You’re not lazy, you’re overwhelmed! first appeared on Health and Hormones.

Are you tired of taking tons of supplements? You might not need to. This video will get you on track to finding the crucial supplements that you really need. And how to know if you need a different kind of support first. For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a free discovery call today go to: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/appointment/27841554/calendar/3368299?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=27841554The post Ever wonder if the supplements you’re taking are doing anything? first appeared on Health and Hormones.

What is cycle tracking and how does it help us know more about who we are and how we were made? What are ways our body tells us about our health and how we can support it? Meet Christina Valenzuela from Pearl and Thistle. https://pearlandthistle.com/ Next steps to heal your gut? Grab my free ebook. https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/lLmy1vIdou For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a free discovery call today go to: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/appointment/27841554/calendar/3368299?appointmentTypeIdsThe post Interview with Christina Valenzuela first appeared on Health and Hormones.

Are you experiencing hair loss? You’ll never guess what could be at the bottom of it. In today’s episode Rita unpacks how to stop hair growth AND get it to come back fuller than ever! Next steps to heal your gut? Grab my free ebook. https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/lLmy1vIdou For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/The post What’s the Deal With Hair Loss? first appeared on Health and Hormones.

Many of us today have full plates, and busy lives. Here is a peek at my life and how I balance, family, school, and business with a healthy diet. Want to schedule a free discovery call with Rita? Do that here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/appointment/27841554/calendar/3368299?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=27841554The post How to Fit Healthy Eating in Your Crazy Day first appeared on Health and Hormones.