Becoming Zesty Podcast

Episode 6 is all about how we think about birth control and supplemental hormones. We don’t believe in vilifying birth control because there are some severe hormonal imbalances that absolutely need t…

Episode 5 discusses whether laparoscopy for diagnosing and treating endometriosis is a good idea. Alex also talks about her experience with laparoscopy for endometriosis, as well as her follow up exp…

Episode 4 answers all your questions about hormone testing after childbirth. This is a topic we get asked about a lot! How long do you wait after birth to test your hormones? How does breastfeeding p…

Episode 3 answers the question, “How can you tell if you’re really ovulating?” There are many reasons why we want to know if we’re regularly ovulating...and when that event is really happening in the…

Episode 2 is our answer to a very important question: “Do you believe in prescribed diets?”  The short answer is no, we believe that each unique female thrives best on a personalized diet for her...b…

Season 2 has all the answers to your most pressing and interesting questions! Episode 1 kicks off this season by answering the question, “What’s your morning routine?” We discuss how our daily prepar…

Episode 24 is the last of the Season 1 podclasses! We wrap up our discussion of the 4 Phase Cycle Approach and living in sync with your cycles by discussing blood sugar regulation and cravings. Many …

Episode 23 is touches on important testosterone imbalances in women. It outlines what information on testosterone is available through functional testing and how the processing of testosterone inside…

Episode 22 is another huge topic! This episode is about progesterone imbalances, with progesterone deficiency being a cause of many common but disruptive problems, such as endless spotting and recurr…

Episode 21 is a big one! This episode is about estrogen dominance and deficiency, both of which are huge problems in modern women. It explains why symptoms aren’t a great a way to diagnose hormonal i…

Episode 20 is all about cortisol within the setting of the feminine cycle and common abnormalities seen on functional lab work. This episode covers the general trend of cortisol throughout the cycle …

Episode 19 is on the super fascinating subject of hormone testing. This episode discusses timing of testing, the comprehensive hormone panel that we like above all others, and why we always get neuro…

Episode 18 discusses the role of meditation and intentional self-exploration in the setting of the cycle. Meditation has been shown to change the output of the central nervous system to the body whic…

Episode 17 is on the benefits and uses of journaling in the setting of the cycle and for help with common hormonal problems. Since we’re not big journaling folks by nature, this episode has recommend…

Episode 16 follows our detoxing topic from the previous episode but covers common detoxing pitfalls. Namely, this episode describes why detox symptoms mean that the body is unable to process the horm…

Episode 15 is about some of our very favorite detoxing tools. We believe in supporting all the organ systems behind detoxification. That means that the lymphatic vessels and blood vessels need to be …

Episode 14 is about birth control use in the setting of a healthy feminine cycle and common hormonal imbalances. This episode details situations where birth control, as well as other supplemental hor…

Episode 13 is about disordered eating, something that both Megan and Alex have dealt with. With disordered eating being such a common issue in women of all ages and confusion about food philosophies …

Episode 12 kicks off our exploration of cycle related issues that are common to many women. And dieting within the setting of the cycle is a major topic! If you’ve ever been successful with a certain…

Episode 11 outlines and explains the most important action items for the last phase of the cycle, the Pause phase. The two phases prior to this one are all about moving forward and establishing new, …