The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Are Seed Oils Really Harmful? The Truth Behind the Headlines with Cherie Calbom A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Why seed oils have become one of the most debated topics in nutrition The history of seed oils & how they entered the food supply How different oils are processed & why that matters The role of omega 6 fatty acids in human health What current research suggests about dietary fats & inflammation How seed oils may influence metabolic, hormonal, and skin health The challenges of avoiding seed oils in today's food environment Tips for choosing oils when grocery shopping & dining out Simple swaps for incorporating a wider variety of fats into your diet Important show links 👇👇👇 Join our Functional Thyroid Foundations Course to learn how to eat and exercise for thyroid health Purchase a copy of Cherie's book on Amazon 'The Truth Behind Seed Oils" Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

Overtraining Syndrome: When Your Body Stops Adapting and Starts Protecting Itself Overtraining Syndrome isn’t just about doing too much—it’s what happens when your body stops adapting to exercise and shifts into a protective, survival state. In this episode, we break down what overtraining syndrome actually is, why it affects both recreational exercisers and competitive athletes, and how it’s often driven by inadequate recovery and fueling rather than training volume alone. We explore early warning signs that the body is no longer responding positively to exercise, the role of oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction, and how chronic training stress disrupts thyroid function, cortisol, androgens, progesterone, metabolism, and ovulation. You’ll also learn how to strategically reduce training load, restore energy availability, and reintroduce exercise in a way that supports hormone balance, metabolic health, and long-term performance. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What overtraining syndrome is and why it affects both recreational exercisers and competitive athletes Why overtraining is often a recovery and fueling issue, not just a training issue Common training patterns that push the body into overtraining Early signs the body is no longer adapting positively to exercise How overtraining affects thyroid function, androgens, cortisol, and progesterone Why oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction drive overtraining syndrome How overtraining disrupts ovulation, cycles, and metabolic regulation How to reduce training load, restore fueling, and reintroduce exercise to support hormone balance Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about our Strength in Hormones Workout Program – join with a 7 day free trial Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

Chinese Medicine for Kiddos w/ Dr. David Allen In this episode of Strength in Hormones, we explore how Chinese Medicine approaches children’s health differently than Western medicine and why understanding these differences can transform the way you support your child’s digestion, sleep, emotions, and immune system. Chinese Medicine views children as physiologically and energetically developing, with immature digestive systems, sensitive nervous systems, and rapidly evolving emotional regulation, which means symptoms are often signals of deeper imbalances rather than isolated problems. We discuss common pediatric concerns such as asthma, ADHD, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, and behavioral challenges, and how patterns like night waking, nightmares, bedwetting, irritability, and frequent illness can reflect underlying imbalances in the gut, nervous system, and immune function. You’ll learn why digestive health is often the foundation for emotional regulation, focus, sleep quality, and overall development in children. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 • How Chinese medicine views children differently than Western medicine • Why kids’ digestion, nervous systems, and emotions are still developing • Common patterns behind issues like asthma, ADHD, sleep problems, and digestive concerns • What symptoms like night waking, nightmares, bedwetting, and irritability can signal • Why digestive health is often the foundation for behavior and development • How food temperature, simplicity, and meal timing matter for kids • When and how herbs may be used safely in children • How parents can support nervous system regulation and emotional resilience • Why addressing root imbalances early can prevent long-term issues Important show links 👇👇👇 We do work with kids clinically! Inquire here for more information Learn more about Dr. David Allen's Healthy Kids Acupuncture & Herbs practice at www.davidallenlac.com Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

Micronutrients, Probiotics & Prenatals for Fertility & Pregnancyw/ Ayla Barmer, Fullwell Fertility In this episode, I sit down with Ayla Barmer, registered dietitian and founder of FullWell Fertility, to break down what the research actually says about micronutrients, probiotics, and prenatals for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health. Despite the growing prenatal market, many supplements still miss the mark when it comes to evidence-based dosing, bioavailable nutrient forms, and individualized needs. We cover the most misunderstood and controversial topics in prenatal nutrition, including folate vs. folic acid, the role of methylated forms, and why blanket fear around vitamin A may be contributing to widespread deficiency and downstream thyroid, immune, and fertility issues. We also dive into why iron and omega-3s are often excluded from prenatals, how iron needs change across each trimester, and how to determine whether supplementation is necessary based on labs—not assumptions. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Why many prenatals don’t align with the evidence on nutrient forms or dosing Modern drivers of nutrient depletion—even with a “healthy” diet Folate vs. methylfolate vs. folic acid: what matters most in pregnancy The truth about vitamin A in pregnancy and why avoidance may backfire Why iron and omega-3s are often intentionally excluded from prenatals How iron needs shift across pregnancy and how to assess the right dose What really matters for DHA and EPA for mom and baby How to evaluate probiotics and support the microbiome intelligently Important show links 👇👇👇 Apply to work with us 1:1 for pre-conception, pregnancy & postpartum support at functionalfueling.com/coaching-page Visit Fullwell and shop pretnatals online - use code FullWell20 for up to 36% off your first order Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app