Cycle syncing 101: How to eat, move and rest with your hormones
From Balancing Hormones Naturally by Leah Brueggemann
May 25, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 285
About this episode
This episode discusses how to align eating, movement, and lifestyle with the hormonal phases of the menstrual cycle through cycle syncing.
Cycle Syncing 101: How to Eat, Move, and Live in Sync with Your Hormones Balancing Hormones Naturally Podcast with Leah Brueggemann Okay, so here is the thing about cycle syncing: it is not just another wellness trend to add to your already overflowing to-do list. It is the actual tipping point. The thing that finally helps your last bit of stubborn weight come off, your cravings calm down, your moods even out, and your energy stop crashing at 2 p.m. every single afternoon. In this episode, I am breaking down cycle syncing 101: how to use nutrition, workouts, and lifestyle to support the natural rise and fall of your hormones through every phase of your cycle. Because here is the truth, you are not built to run on a 24-hour male hormone rhythm. You have a beautifully designed 28-ish day rhythm, and once you start working with it instead of against it, everything starts to click. How interesting, right? What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why cycle syncing is the missing piece for stubborn weight, mood swings, and cravings • The four phases of your menstrual cycle and what is happening hormonally in each one • Menstrual phase: the iron, mineral, and vitamin C rich foods to…
People in this episode
Host: Leah Brueggemann
Topics covered
- cycle syncing
- hormones
- nutrition
- menstrual cycle
- fitness
- self improvement
Keywords
- cycle syncing
- hormones
- nutrition
- menstrual cycle
- fitness
- self improvement
- weight loss
- mood swings
- cravings
Mentioned in this episode
Products: beef liver
Books & works: Cycle Syncing 101
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