Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, Something is just off…? Maybe your periods are all over the place, your energy is tanked, your mood feels unpredictable, or you just don’t feel like you. If you suspect your hormones are to blame—spoiler alert: they probably are—you’re not alone. But the good news? Supporting your hormone health doesn’t require a massive, scary overhaul. Here are four foundational steps to start balancing your hormones in a simple, practical way: 1️⃣ Food: Eat Enough & Balance Your Blood Sugar The first thing to ask yourself: Am I eating enough? This is huge for two groups: busy moms and high-achieving corporate women.…

If you’ve been struggling with heavy periods, mood swings, stubborn weight, or feeling completely off hormonally — you’re not alone. Many women today are dealing with estrogen dominance, a hormonal imbalance that can affect your mood, fertility, metabolism, and long-term health. In this post, we’ll break down: Let’s get into it! What Is Estrogen Dominance? Estrogen dominance occurs when the level of estrogen in your body is high relative to progesterone. It doesn’t always mean that your estrogen levels are too high — sometimes progesterone is too low, or both hormones are technically within normal range but no longer balanced. There are actually three main scenarios that can lead to…

If you’ve ever felt like your PMS symptoms are so intense that they take over your life, it might be more than just PMS. You could be dealing with PMDD—Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder—a hormone-related mood disorder that impacts millions of women but is still widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. In this post, we’re diving into the signs and symptoms of PMDD, how it’s diagnosed, and natural strategies to support your hormones—straight from a conversation with Ashley Rocha, trained herbalist and founder of LadyWell, a women’s hormone support company. What is PMDD? PMDD stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a severe and often debilitating form of PMS that occurs during the luteal phase of…

If you’re trying to get pregnant—or planning to within the next year—there’s one sneaky disruptor that might be working against you every single day: synthetic fragrance. In this week’s episode of the Wellness with Vanda podcast, I’m sharing a conversation I had with Erica Hoke, an infertility coach, speaker, and author who helps women heal their fertility holistically. This interview originally aired inside The Mama’s Advice Vault, and the information she shares is too good to keep hidden away. Why Synthetic Fragrance Matters for Fertility Erica’s #1 tip for women trying to regulate their cycle and support fertility is simple, but powerful: “Ruthlessly eliminate synthetic fragrance from all personal care…

When it comes to eating well and taking care of our bodies, one thing I always stress to my clients is this: eating enough matters more than eating “perfectly.” I’ve talked about this before on the podcast, but today, I want to take you a little deeper into why I’m so passionate about this approach—and why I don’t believe in restrictive diets. I want to share my own journey with you, a journey that started back in high school during the height of the Special K Diet era. If you don’t remember that, it was basically a marketing strategy where you ate Special K cereal for one or two meals…

Let’s be real—raising kids is already a full-time job. But when your child feels everything deeply and reacts like the world is ending over spilled juice or a bedtime delay, it can feel like you’re walking on eggshells all day long. On this week’s episode of Wellness with Vanda, I sat down with parenting expert and clinical psychologist Rachel Bailey, and WOW—this one’s a must-listen if your home has been feeling like an emotional rollercoaster. We talked all about how to raise kids with big emotions (without losing your own), why some children are more sensitive or strong-willed than others, and how you can parent with more confidence and less…

Motherhood is beautiful, but let’s be real—it’s also a lot.If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like your brain is juggling 50,000 tabs at once… you’re not imagining it. The mental load of motherhood is real—and it’s doing more than just making you tired. It’s affecting your hormones, your minerals, and your long-term health. Let’s dive into how, and more importantly, what you can start doing today to protect your energy, balance your hormones, and show up as the mom (and woman) you want to be. What Is the Mental Load of Motherhood? The mental load includes all the invisible tasks you manage daily: Even if you have a…