Hormone Happy Hour with Dr. Heather Rhodes

When was the last time you did something simply because you wanted to? Not because it was productive, healthy, efficient, or part of a plan, but because you genuinely desired it. So many women have learned to disconnect from their desires in the name of responsibility, healing, fertility, or doing everything "right." But what if desire isn't something to ignore? What if it's actually valuable information? In this episode, we talk about how desire can reveal what your body needs to feel safe, supported, and fully alive. In this episode, I cover: Why desire is important data, not something to dismiss Why healing requires more than collecting nervous system tools Faith, surrender, and abiding with God How reconnecting with desire can impact hormones, cycles, fertility, and libido The role of support and co-regulation in healing A simple 4-step framework for practicing desire every day Learning to say "yes" to what brings life and nourishment I also share a few life updates, including our family's summer in Costa Rica, a pause before season two of the podcast, and ways to continue working together through consult calls. Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Here are some great episodes to listen to while we are on summer break! 25. Why I'm So Obsessed with Progesterone 2. What Your Health Class Didn't Teach You About Hormones 28. Girl, You're NOT in Perimenopause 5. Estrogen Dominance 19. Lift Your Libido Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

In this episode, we're talking about detoxing, but probably not in the way you think. Instead of focusing on cleanses, restrictive protocols, or fear around toxins, I want to talk about what it actually looks like to support the detox systems God already built into your body. Because the goal isn't perfection. The goal is resilience. Your liver, kidneys, gut, lymphatic system, skin, and nervous system were designed to help you process and eliminate what your body doesn't need. The question is whether those systems have the support and resources they need to do their job well. In this episode, I cover: Common toxin exposures in everyday life Why so many women struggle with detoxification How stress impacts your body's ability to detox Gut health, bile flow, and regular bowel movements Why undernourishment often creates more problems than toxins Heavy metals, mineral depletion, and ionic mimicry Supporting your liver without extreme cleanses Nervous system safety and detoxification Mental, emotional, and spiritual detox Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

This episode of the Hormone Happy Hour podcast, is a deep dive into something that gets missed way more often than people realize: H. pylori. A lot of women think of it as only an ulcer or reflux bacteria, but it can actually impact so much more things like digestion, minerals, iron levels, skin, thyroid health, hormones, and even fertility. I talk about why H. pylori can make it harder to absorb nutrients like iron, B12, and fat-soluble vitamins, how it connects to things like Hashimoto’s, histamine issues, acne, sluggish digestion, and immune stress, and why gut health matters so much when it comes to fertility for both women and men. We also get into testing, treatment options, biofilms, nervous system support, and the foundational lifestyle pieces that often get overlooked. In this episode, I cover: What H. pylori actually is Signs and symptoms that often get missed Gut health, skin issues, and histamine reactions The connection between H. pylori and Hashimoto’s Biofilms and hidden gut infections GI-MAP testing and treatment options Foundational healing support for the gut and nervous system Mentioned referenced episode for you to binge: Iron Copper Episode #15 Sperm Quality Episode #18 Gut Episode #65 Frequency Episode #16 Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

This episode is a little more faith-centered, I’m recording while traveling and preparing for a women’s conference around Psalm 139, and this message has been on my heart. We hear “fearfully and wonderfully made” often, but I want to invite you to see it as something deeper an invitation into safety, identity, and intimacy with God. Because when your body doesn’t feel safe, it impacts everything…your hormones, nervous system, energy, and overall healing. In this episode, I talk about how true healing isn’t just physical, it’s body, mind, and spirit working together. And so many symptoms are actually signals that we’re living outside the design God created us for. In this episode, I cover: What “fearfully and wonderfully made” really means The connection between safety, hormones, and the nervous system Why healing has to include body, mind, and spirit How lack of safety can show up physically Speaking life-giving, identity-based words over yourself Strengthening your spirit through prayer, Scripture, worship, and community Living outside your design vs. returning to it Being made for slower rhythms, deep roots, and true nourishment Feminine design, receiving, and creativity If this resonates, I also share ways to work together, including consult calls and updated programs around hormones, minerals, and fertility. Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

If you’re waiting for a supplement or a specific lab value to change your life, you’re looking at the wrong map. We’re diving into the one thing that actually moves the needle when everything else…the protocols, the AI-generated advice, and the "experts" feels like a total mismatch for your real life. It turns out that rapid results (whether we’re talking about fertility wins or just finally feeling like a human again) don't come from working harder at a plan you hate; they come from a ruthless upgrade of what you’re willing to tolerate. I’m breaking down how to stop making decisions based on your past "stuck" self and how to start acting like the woman who already has the energy, the marriage, and the health you’re currently just wishing for. In this episode, we’re getting into: Why "good enough" is the silent killer of your hormone and fertility progress. The difference between just changing your behavior and actually shifting your identity. A somatic exercise to help you get out of your over-analytical brain and into what your body is actually telling you. Real-life stories of how raising the bar led to a conception in eight weeks and a massive emotional "softening" for another client. How to spot the "misalignment" in your current routine that’s draining your battery. How to make decisions today based on the future version of you, not the version of you that’s tired and frustrated. Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

If you’ve ever been told to “just relax,” lower your stress, or try another nervous system tool and it still didn’t fix your hormones, gut issues, energy, libido, or fertility struggles, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour, I’m talking about something I don’t hear discussed enough, the difference between trying to lower stress and actually metabolizing stress. Because the goal isn’t to eliminate stress from your life (that’s impossible), it’s to close the stress loop so your body can return to safety. When we stay stuck in fight-or-flight, cortisol stays elevated, and your body will literally divert blood flow and nutrients away from things like your gut and reproductive organs. Over time, this can contribute to things like estrogen dominance, low progesterone, poor bile flow, histamine issues, mineral imbalances, pelvic floor tension, and even fertility struggles. We talk about: Why most stress tools don’t actually solve the problem The difference between minimizing stress and metabolizing stress What fight-or-flight really does to your hormones and digestion The three biggest reasons women stay stuck in stress patterns Fear, faith, and making decisions from safety instead of survival The problem with doing “all the protocols” but still feeling stuck What it actually means to close the stress loop The steps of metabolizing stress: trigger, immobilization, action, expression, resolution, and safety How movement, crying, prayer, breathing, and nourishment help complete the stress cycle The masculine and feminine parallel in stress and healing Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Episodes Related to Masculine/Feminine Energy: 16. The Role of Energy in Fertility & Healing 43. How to Have Better Sex Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

If I were starting my fertility journey today, I would approach it very differently and much more simply. In this episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m sharing what I would do differently if I were starting my fertility and hormone healing journey right now. After years of walking this out personally and working with clients, I’ve seen what actually moves the needle and what tends to keep women stuck or spinning their wheels. I also open up about some of the patterns I had to work through myself, especially around control, undernourishing my body, and missing key signals like libido and cycle health. This episode is about stepping back, simplifying the process, and focusing on the areas that truly create a supportive environment for fertility. In this episode, I walk through: The spiritual and nervous system roots that can impact fertility, including fear and control • Why masculine and feminine energy (and relationship alignment) matter more than we think • How libido can be an important signal of hormone health and fertility • The key labs I would run early, including a full iron and copper panel and hair mineral testing • Why mineral balance often needs attention before jumping into complex protocols • The impact of under-eating and why adequate nourishment is foundational for hormone production • Why male partners should be evaluated more thoroughly from the beginning • How to find practitioners who understand the full body while still applying a fertility lens Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Episodes Related to Masculine/Feminine Energy: 16. The Role of Energy in Fertility & Healing 43. How to Have Better Sex 28. Girl, You’re Not in Perimenopause Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

In this episode of Hormone Happy Hour, we’re talking about something that often gets overlooked in health conversations: environment. Many women feel stuck because they’re trying to reach a health goal while the environment around them (mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually) isn’t actually supportive of healing. In this episode, I walk through why the body needs safety and clarity before real change can happen, and how creating the right environment can shift the entire healing process. We also talk about how belief, nervous system regulation, and supportive relationships all influence the body’s ability to move forward. Healing isn’t just about protocols or information, it’s about building the kind of environment where your body can actually respond. In this episode, we cover: Why people can feel stuck even when they’re “doing all the right things” The importance of creating a supportive healing environment How belief and mindset influence the healing process Why safety in the nervous system allows the body to repair The role of co-regulation with others and with God How words, inputs, and daily influences shape your internal environment An introduction to muscle testing and how it can help prioritize what the body needs first This conversation is about stepping back and asking a bigger question: not just what you’re doing for your health, but the environment in which you’re doing it. When the body feels supported and safe, healing becomes much more accessible. Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

In this episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m sharing a little spring life update (hello strawberry festivals 🍓) and a final call for my 90-Day Hormone Reset before we dive into today’s real conversation: where I actually start when someone comes to me when experiencing unexplained or delayed fertility. We’re talking about building a truly supportive environment for hormones, not chasing symptoms. In this episode, we cover: What suboptimal fertility really means How AMH is not fixed and why birth control recovery matters The first tests I recommend in what order Why iron, copper, and hair mineral testing matter for both partners Copper’s role in implantation, egg quality, and hormone production The three fertility “environment” pillars: alignment, abundance, and accuracy Why fear can quietly block fertility physically and spiritually This episode is about understanding and getting back to order by correcting foundations, restoring safety in the body, and creating the kind of environment where hormones can function the way they were designed to. Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

In today’s episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m talking directly to the women who are past the newborn phase. If you’re one, two, or even five years postpartum and wondering why your energy, mood, cycles, or fertility feel off — this conversation is for you. We dive into what actually happens to your hormones after pregnancy (hint: it doesn’t magically resolve after the first year) and why mineral depletion plays such a huge role in lingering symptoms. I explain how iron and copper can become dysregulated during pregnancy and birth, why that matters for metabolism and hormone production, and how mineral work can completely change the postpartum experience when it’s done intentionally. In this episode, we cover: Why postpartum hormone challenges often last years — not months The mineral shifts pregnancy creates (and why they matter for fertility and energy) Iron and copper dysregulation and how it affects your hormones and metabolism How hair mineral testing helps guide personalized healing Rebuilding your body without burning yourself out Balancing masculine and feminine energy in motherhood What true postpartum support should look like If you’ve been feeling depleted, disconnected from your body, or frustrated that you’re still not where you expected to be, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next. Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour podcast, I’m talking about something that quietly influences everything in our health: seasonal rhythms. This conversation about what it actually looks like to live in sync with the natural rhythms God designed our bodies to follow. From light exposure and sleep to food, minerals, and daily routines, so much of hormone balance comes back to alignment, not force. We talk about circadian rhythms and why light matters more than we’ve been taught, how modern life pulls us out of sync with the earth, and what that means for hormone production, energy, and mood. This episode isn’t about doing life “perfectly” or moving off the grid. It’s about becoming more aware of the signals your body is giving you and making small, realistic shifts that bring more steadiness, safety, and support. In this episode, we talk about: Why your body thrives on rhythm, not constant stimulation How light exposure influences hormones and circadian health Simple ways to support your rhythm in the morning and evening What eating seasonally and locally actually supports in the body Why minerals matter more than we realize in modern life The connection between iron, copper, and overall vitality How honoring natural rhythms can be both practical and spiritual If you’ve been feeling a little off, disconnected, or tired in ways that don’t make sense, this episode is an invitation to slow down and reconnect not by adding more, but by aligning more closely with what your body was designed to need. Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too.

In this episode of The Hormone Happy Hour, I’m sharing how my relationship with exercise has completely shifted and why I think a lot of women are unintentionally working against their hormones in the name of “being healthy.” This conversation is especially for the woman who loves movement, wants to feel strong, and also wants her body to actually respond well instead of feeling more depleted, inflamed, or stuck. We’re talking honestly about seasons of movement and how exercise needs to look different depending on where your hormones, nervous system, and metabolism actually are right now. I also walk through the connection between control, overtraining, under-fueling, and why so many women don’t realize how quickly that spiral can impact libido, mood, and overall hormone balance. This episode is about finding a rhythm that supports your body instead of constantly asking it to push harder. In this episode, we cover: Why I’m rethinking how exercise fits into hormone health in 2026 The difference between training from stress vs. training from support How intense workouts can quietly work against healing (even when you “love the gym”) The role of rest, nourishment, and minerals in sustainable fitness How under-fueling and over-control often show up together What it looks like to move through different fitness seasons without guilt Why balancing masculine and feminine energy matters in how you train Practical ways to assess whether your workouts are helping or hurting right now If you’ve ever felt like exercise used to feel good, now just leaves you more tired, more rigid, or more disconnected from your body. This episode will help you reframe what support actually looks like. Healing doesn’t mean giving up movement. It means learning how to move with your body again. Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too. Don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode filled with support, encouragement, and insights just for you. Until next time, take care and keep moving toward the vibrant, healthy life you deserve!

In this episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m connecting some dots that don’t get talked about nearly enough especially during the busy, overstimulating holiday season. We’re talking about nervous system regulation… not just in you, but in your entire household. Because the truth is, your kids don’t regulate in isolation. They’re responding to the emotional, energetic, and relational environment around them and that includes you, your partner, and the level of safety and connection in your home. I also share details about an upcoming January intimacy and nervous system–focused workshop, where we’ll go deeper into these themes with practical tools and support. Use code FAM50 for an exclusive discount! I introduce what I call the “nervous system web” which is the idea that everyone in a family system is wired together. When one piece is dysregulated, it ripples outward. And when safety, connection, and regulation are restored at the adult level, kids often follow without needing to be “fixed.” ✨ In this episode, we talk about: Why kids’ behavior is often a mirror of adult nervous system states What the “nervous system web” is and how it shows up in family life How chronic stress and survival mode affect the entire household The link between libido, safety, and regulation in women Why intimacy is a nervous system issue — not just a relationship one Masculine and feminine energy balance and how it impacts family dynamics How restoring connection at the adult level can calm the home overall Gentle, practical ways to support regulation in your body and your family This isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness, compassion, and leadership, especially for women who carry so much of the emotional load in their homes. If your home feels tense… if your kids seem dysregulated… or if intimacy feels hard right now this episode will help you understand why and what actually supports lasting change. Follow Me on Instagram hello@drheatherrhodes.com January Intimacy Workshop - use code FAM50 for an exclusive discount Book A Free Consult Call Sign Up for My Weekly Newsletter Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating & review—it means the world to me and helps other women on their health and fertility journeys find this podcast too. Don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode filled with support, encouragement, and insights just for you. Until next time, take care and keep moving toward the vibrant, healthy life you deserve!