#18 - The Hormone Map: Reclaiming Your Body, Power & Joy in Midlife

In this juicy and eye-opening episode of Midlife Butterfly, we’re talking hormones—those magical messengers that govern everything from your energy to your sex drive. I’m joined by the radiant Ashley Rocha, founder of Ladywell and herbalist on a mission to revolutionize how we women relate to our bodies. If you've ever felt like a hormonal rollercoaster was running your life (hi, midlife queens!), this convo is your permission slip to take your power back—with knowledge, compassion, and plant magic.

In this episode we explore:

• Why hormones are the CEOs of your body—and how they impact your mood, energy, weight, and libido
• The different hormonal phases of your life: from puberty to menopause and beyond
• Signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances and how to actually address them (no, PMS isn’t “just part of being a woman”)
• Ashley’s healing journey with PMDD and how herbal medicine changed everything
• The power of adaptogens, functional mushrooms, and nutrition in supporting hormonal health
• How cycle tracking gives you superpowers—from productivity to intuition to better sex
• Busting myths around hormones, PMS, and menopause—let’s drop the shame and reclaim the truth
• Practical tools to move through perimenopause with grace, pleasure, and self-love
• Reviving your libido in midlife and why pleasure is not optional
• How hormonal shifts can actually enhance your intuitive gifts and creativity

Use code BUTTERFLY20 for 20% off all LadyWell supplements at  getladywell.com and follow @GetLadyWell on social media for ongoing education about hormonal health.

Reflection Questions for You:

1. In what ways have I ignored or pushed through my body’s signals instead of honoring them?
2. What’s one small shift I can make this week to support my hormonal harmony?
3. How can I rewrite my story around aging, hormones, and what it means to be a powerful woman in midlife?

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