What the HORMONES
by Kate Nguy
Ever wonder what is happening with your hormones?Welcome to What the Hormones—where we talk about PMS, perimenopause, stress, and midlife honestly, without the BS or shame.Hosted by Certified Hormone Health Practitioner Kate Nguy, this is your no-fluff guide to understanding why you feel exhausted, reactive, and like a different person every week. We're diving into cortisol chaos, burnout, mood swings, sleep issues, brain fog, and the invisible mental load.Real women. Real symptoms. Real solutions.Your symptoms aren't "just in your head"—they're your body trying to get your attention.
Episodes
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129. Your Migraine Isn’t One Thing with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett
Maybe migraines were never your thing. Then midlife arrived. Now you’re hiding in a dark room, nauseous, waiting for the pounding to stop. As estrogen dips and swings through perimenopause, many women meet migraines for the first time. Others watch old ones get louder. This week I sit down with…
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128. Pain Is Not the Enemy with Colleen Jorgensen
As our hormones shift, so much in the body shifts with them. Sleep. Mood. Skin. And one of the most unexpected? Pain. Maybe it's a frozen shoulder that shows up out of nowhere. Maybe it's a knee that aches on the stairs for no reason. It can feel like your body flipped a switch overnight, and...
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127. What's Actually In Your Tampon with Cherie Hoeger
We don't think twice about the products we put in our bodies every single month for decades, but conventional pads and tampons can carry endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and the FDA doesn't even require companies to list what's in them. In this episode, Cherie Hoeger, Co-founder and CEO of Saalt,...
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126. Why Is PMS So Damn Hard
That week before your period hits and suddenly you don't recognize yourself — the rage, the zero patience, the feeling like you need to disappear from your own life. If you've ever looked in the mirror after a hard PMS week and thought "what is wrong with me," this episode is for you. Kate gets...
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125. The Urgency Trap Women Fall Into with Sarah Tacy
So many of us assume our hormones are the villain the moment things start feeling off. Our cycle, our sleep, our patience with everyone we love. And sometimes that is exactly what is happening. But so often, what looks like a hormone problem is actually a nervous system that has been running on...
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124. Why Now Is the Time to Plan Your Self-Care Day
Two weeks until school starts — and if you're like most of the women I work with, you're running on fumes. Summer is magic for the kids and an invisible-labour marathon for the moms behind it. In this episode, I'm talking about why this exact window, right before the school year starts, is your...
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123. Why Your Stress Bucket Is Full (And How to Empty It) with Megan Ashton
Not all stress is bad, but most of us never learned the difference. This week Kate sits down with Megan Ashton, founder of Unity Breathwork, to talk about conscious connected breathwork and why the nervous system, not just your hormones, might be running the show. Megan shares her own path…
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122. How Cycle Syncing Got a Bad Rap
Cycle syncing changed my life — it got me through infertility, early motherhood, and the collision of postpartum and perimenopause with my last baby. So watching it get dismissed online, sometimes by health providers themselves, doesn't sit right with me. In this episode, I breaks down where the...
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121. Wellness Trends That Might Actually Be Keeping Your Stress Levels High
Intermittent fasting. Cold plunges. Daily HIIT. These trends have real benefits — but not for every body, and not in every season of life. In this episode, I break down why three of the most popular wellness trends can quietly work against your hormones if you're already dealing with chronic...
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120. The Identity Crisis No One Warned You About with Tracey Willingham
Licensed clinical social worker Tracey Willingham (aka That Hormone Girl) joins the show to talk about the piece most hormone content skips entirely, identity. After 25 years in healthcare, Tracey brings a mapping approach to hormone health that looks at your whole ecosystem, not just your...
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119. Should You Test Your Hormones?
"We don't really test hormones in perimenopause." If you've heard that from your doctor and walked away feeling dismissed, this one's for you. Testing your hormones isn't a simple yes or no — it depends on what you're trying to learn, what you'll actually do with the answer, and honestly, whether...
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118. To Caffeinate or Not to Caffeinate
Summer mornings hit different. No school lunches to pack, no mad dash out the door — and suddenly that one cup of coffee you used to grab on autopilot has turned into two or three, slowly sipped on the deck. In this episode, I break down what's actually happening in your body when your coffee…
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117. The 6 Pillars That Can Reverse Disease
Most of us were taught that disease is just something we manage with a pill, but Dr. Ann Hester is here to flip that script. Double board certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, she breaks down the six pillars that can actually prevent, treat, and reverse hormone related symptoms…
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116. The Hormone Survival Guide for Summer Break
Summer looks like sprinklers and popsicles on the outside — but if you're the one holding the camp waitlists, the snack rotation, the sunscreen, and your actual job, it's the invisible load on steroids. This episode breaks down exactly what the invisible load is, why summer cranks it up without…
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115. Is It PMS...Or Is It Burnout?
That rage the week before your period? It's not a malfunction — it's a message. In this episode, we're breaking down why so much of what gets labeled "PMS" is actually burnout wearing a hormonal costume, and why your luteal phase might be the only week of the month your body is finally honest…
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114. Your Labs Said Normal. Your Body Said Otherwise with Cindy Dupuie
Most of us go to our annual checkup, hand over our arm for blood work, and wait to hear "everything looks normal." But what if normal isn't the same as optimal — and what if the tests your doctor ordered aren't even telling the full story? In this episode, Kate sits down with functional medicine...
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113. The Parenting Shift No One Talks About with Wendy Snyder
What if starting over as a mom wasn't a sign of failure — but the most powerful thing you could do? In this episode, Kate sits down with returning guest Wendy Snyder, Certified Positive Parenting Educator and founder of Fresh Start Family, for a raw, honest conversation about breaking…
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112. A Man's Guide to the Menstrual Cycle with Tiffany Ruder
Your cycle doesn't just affect you — it affects everyone in your orbit. Pharmacist and cycle syncing advocate Dr. Tiffany Ruder is back, and this time we're handing the playbook to the partners, the dads, the brothers, and the coworkers who want to show up better but just don't know how. This…
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111. When Healing Becomes the Thing That's Burning You Out
If you've tried everything — the supplements, the protocols, the appointments, the late-night research spirals — and you still don't feel better, this episode is for you. Healing burnout is real, it's rampant, and it's one of the most overlooked reasons women stay stuck. Today we're naming what's...
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110. What Your Anxiety Is Actually Telling You with Alex Mufson
What if your anxiety, mood swings, and exhaustion aren't signs that something is broken—but signals that your body is working exactly as designed, just under the wrong conditions? In this episode, Kate sits down with Alex Mufson, founder of Canary House and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker...
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109. Why High-Functioning Women Get Blindsided in Perimenopause
We're diving deep into the shame spiral so many midlife women face: the moment your body stops cooperating with the hustle, you start blaming yourself. But here's the truth—what feels like a personal failure is actually your body asking for something different. In this episode, we explore why...
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108. Who Am I When No One Needs Me?
You built a beautiful life. And somehow disappeared in the architecture. This episode explores the identity eclipse that happens when you spend a decade (or two) becoming everything to everyone else. It's about the woman who sits in the doctor's office and realizes she has no idea what brings her...
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107. “Asking For A Friend” with Toni Hill
Welcome to Asking for a Friend — the monthly segment where I ditch the script and pull up a chair with one of my favorite girlfriends for the kind of conversation that usually only happens in group chats, parking lot debriefs, and late-night kitchen tables. She brings the questions. I bring the...
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106. When Being Strong Becomes Your Prison
Being strong got you here. But it's also what's keeping you stuck. This episode dives into the difference between resilience and adaptation—and why high-functioning women are often blindsided by burnout, hormonal chaos, and resentment. If you've ever created a four-page document just to leave…
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105. Melatonin: The Hormone Everyone Thinks Is Just a Supplement
Melatonin isn't just a supplement you grab at the drugstore—it's a hormone. And it's doing so much more in your body than just making you drowsy at bedtime. From supporting ovulation and progesterone production to reducing menstrual migraines, helping with perimenopause sleep issues, and even...
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104. Sleep, Cortisol & Blood Sugar: The Midnight Triangle
You're exhausted but wired at bedtime. Or you fall asleep fine, but jolt awake at 3 AM with your mind racing. If you're waking up at the same time every night and can't figure out why, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the midnight triangle—the intricate relationship between sleep,...
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103. Burnout vs Busy: 5 Hormone Clues It's Not Just Your Schedule
We say "I'm so busy" without realizing we're actually burned out. There's a massive difference between having a full schedule and being in full-blown hormonal burnout—and most of us don't recognize it until we're deep in it. In this episode, I'm walking you through the five hormone clues your…
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102. Yearly Planning the Cyclical Way
It's mid-January and you might be feeling like you should be hustling hard on those New Year goals—but what if your body is telling you something different? In this episode, I'm sharing why traditional January planning might be setting you up for burnout and how to plan your entire year in a way...
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101. Why Your Period Might Be a Hot Mess After The Holidays
Welcome to Season 4! We've got a new name, a new energy, and the same real talk you've come to expect. In this premiere episode, I'm breaking down why your January or February period might feel completely off—and it's all because of what's happening right now during the holidays. Even if you…
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100. GLP-1 Side Effects & How to Use Them Wisely Dr. Katashia (Part 2)
GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now—but the real conversation isn’t just whether they work. It’s how to use them wisely, especially for women navigating perimenopause, hormone shifts, and burnout. In part two of my conversation with clinical pharmacist Dr. Katashia, we slow things down and...
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99. GLP-1s and Perimenopause with Dr. Katashia
You've seen it all over social media. Everyone's talking about GLP-1’s. Maybe you've heard the brand names—Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro—and wondered, "What exactly is this, and why are so many women suddenly using it?" If you're in perimenopause and noticing weight gain despite doing everything...
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98. Why Autumn Is My Favourite Season in Business
What if the season you dread the most — your inner autumn, your PMS week, that “burn-it-all-down” phase — is actually your greatest source of clarity? In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own inner autumn and sharing how this misunderstood season has become my favourite time...
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97. Why Your Gut Health is the Secret to Balanced Hormones
If you've been dealing with bloating, constipation, PMS, or hormonal chaos—your gut might be trying to tell you something. And here's the truth: you can't fix your hormones without fixing your gut. In this episode, I sit down with Brandee Hommerding, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and...
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96. Living Fearlessly with MS
What happens when your body forces you to stop ignoring the signs? Mary Tibbetts joins me for a raw, honest conversation about her journey with Multiple Sclerosis—from dismissing extreme fatigue and seizures to finally getting diagnosed and completely transforming how she lives. This isn't your...
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95. Sexual Wellness Through the Lens of Hormones
This conversation dives into the nitty-gritty of sexual wellness, hormone health, and the intimate connections that so many of us struggle to talk about—even with our partners. Dr. Diane Mueller joins me to unpack how our menstrual cycles influence libido, why stress and cortisol wreak havoc on...
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94. The Year I Moved Thanksgiving (And Why You Should Too)
Thanksgiving is almost here, and if you're already feeling that familiar knot in your stomach about everything you need to prep, cook, and coordinate… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing the story of the year I did something completely revolutionary: I moved Thanksgiving. Yep…
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93. Did You Know Your Cycle is Your Monthly Report Card on Your Overall Health?
Your menstrual cycle isn't just an inconvenient monthly visitor - it's your body's most sophisticated communication system, delivering detailed health insights every single cycle. In this episode, I breaks down how to decode what your cycle is really telling you about your stress levels, blood...
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92. The Summer I Said No: Breaking Up with Hustle & Healing My Hormones
After a two-month break, I’m back on the mic — and today I’m peeling back the curtain on what really went down this summer. I stepped away from the grind, embraced slower living, and witnessed something powerful: my hormones started to heal. This episode is an honest reflection on what happens…
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91. ADHD, Estrogen, and Menopause with Allana Bykes
In this episode of Aligned Womb, Aligned You, I chat with Allana Bykes, a neurodiversity coach and co-founder of Candor Diversity Group, about the often-overlooked intersection of ADHD, estrogen, and menopause. Allana, who has lived experience with ADHD and dyslexia, delves into how hormonal...
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90. Do Doctor’s Know it All with Nicole Jardim
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Nicole Jardim, The Fix Your Period Coach, to talk about a conversation that’s sure to bring up a wide range of emotions for women—and we’re about to break the mold. Nicole and I dive into why the medical system often fails women when it comes to...
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89. From Fibroids to Purpose with Dr. Katashia Kendrick
In this heartfelt and powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Katashia Kendrick—pharmacist turned integrative wellness practitioner—to unpack the often silent and isolating journey of fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, and hysterectomy. Katashia courageously shares her personal health story, one...
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88. Cycles & Ceremony: Honouring the Female Body with Ancestral Wisdom with Apollonia Gallegos
What if menstrual education wasn’t clinical, confusing, or shame-filled… but instead sacred, empowering, and rooted in deep ancestral wisdom? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Apollonia Gallegos, founder of Mi Hita, a movement and platform dedicated to reclaiming the wisdom of the XX...
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87. From Yelling to Connection: Parenting Tools That Actually Work with Wendy Snyder
In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Aligned Womb, Aligned You, I’m joined by the incredible Wendy Snyder—certified parenting educator, family life coach, and host of The Fresh Start Family Show. Together, we dive deep into the realities of modern parenting, especially for women navigating...
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86. Biomagnetic Health for Breast Wellness (Part 2) with Danielle Pilarinos
Welcome back to Aligned Womb, Aligned You! In Part 2 of our conversation with Danielle Pilarinos, Functional Health Practitioner & founder of Biomagnetic Health, we dive even deeper into the fascinating world of Biomagnetism and breast health. If you’ve ever been curious about how magnets can...
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85. Keeping Your Breasts at Their Best with Danielle Pilarinos
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s often overlooked but so important—breast health! I’m joined by Danielle Pilarinos, a women’s wellness expert who is passionate about making breast care tangible, effective, and not overwhelming. We’re shifting the conversation from fear-based early…
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84. Cycles, Chaos & Clarity: ADHD Meets Hormones with Adele Wimsett
Ever feel like your brain's running a million tabs at once — and half of them are glitching? If you're a woman navigating ADHD and hormonal chaos, this episode is your new BFF. I’m joined by the brilliant Adele Wimsett, founder of Harmonize You, to break down the intersection of ADHD and…
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83. When Perimenopause Feels Like Full-On Chaos?
If perimenopause feels like someone took your life, tossed it in a snow globe, and won’t stop shaking it—you're not alone. But let me tell you this: perimenopause is not a breakdown—it’s an upgrade. Yes, it’s chaotic, messy, and might involve a few rage-cries in your car. But beneath the surface,...
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82. The Mental Load, Burnout, and Your Hormones
Let’s talk about something that’s been weighing heavy on my heart—the mental load women carry every single day. A couple of weeks ago, I was at the Relaxed Money conference in Miami with two of my dearest friends—you know, the ones who truly see you, support you, and hold space for all your…
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81. Understanding Estrogen Dominance—What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Balance It
If you’ve ever struggled with PMS, heavy periods, mood swings, or stubborn weight gain, you’re going to want to tune in—because estrogen dominance could be the culprit. Estrogen is an essential hormone that keeps your body running smoothly, but when it’s out of balance, things can get messy—fast....
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Ever wonder what is happening with your hormones?Welcome to What the Hormones—where we talk about PMS, perimenopause, stress, and midlife honestly, without the BS or shame.Hosted by Certified Hormone Health Practitioner Kate Nguy, this is your no-fluff guide to understanding why you feel exhausted, reactive, and like a different person every week. We're diving into cortisol chaos, burnout, mood swings, sleep issues, brain fog, and the invisible mental load.Real women. Real symptoms. Real solutions.Your symptoms aren't "just in your head"—they're your body trying to get your attention.
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