[Mini] Five Factors Affecting Your Vaginal Microbiome | Ep. 107
Send us a textWe explore the five key factors beyond hormone imbalance that can cause vaginal irritation, infection, and microbiome disruptions that many women experience without clear explanations. This mini-episode provides practical detection strategies and solutions for identifying your specific triggers, with special focus on maintaining vaginal health while traveling.• Blood sugar spikes provide food for yeast and other microbes, especially when consuming sugar without protein, fiber or fat• Gut health imbalances and antibiotic use disturb both digestive and vaginal microbiomes• Estrogen levels affect glycogen availability and infection susceptibility when too high or too low• Vaginal pH can be disrupted by menstrual products, soaps, fragrances, menstrual blood, and semen• Compromised immune function from stress or illness decreases your body's ability to maintain microbiome balance• Choose breathable cotton underwear and appropriate menstrual products when traveling• Plan ahead for proper sleep, hydration, and nutrition when traveling to maintain immune function• Prepare protein and fat-forward snacks to stabilize blood sugar during tripsFuture you is going to love yourself for planning ahead, and you will feel so much better throughout the day, energy-wise, plus hopefully you won't have as much irritation.CONNECT WITH BRIDGET LinkedIn | Instagram | Website Book your free strategy call here | Sign up for weekly tips via email
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Which Hormone is to Blame for Your Yeast Infection? | Ep. 106
Send us a textStill wondering how your hormones influence potential infections, and how you can get to the bottom of it all? Vaginal health is influenced by multiple factors beyond hormones, including blood sugar, gut health, estrogen levels, vaginal pH, and immune function. Understanding these connections can help address and prevent recurrent infections or irritations.Nixit Discount Code: 15% off your purchase• Blood sugar spikes provide food for yeast, making glucose stabilization key for preventing infections• Gut microbiome health mirrors vaginal microbiome health, making digestive issues important to address• Antibiotics can wipe out beneficial bacteria along with harmful ones, creating imbalances• Both high and low estrogen can increase infection risk through different mechanisms• Vaginal pH can be disrupted by menstrual blood, certain products, and sexual activities• Menstrual products and synthetic underwear can cause irritation and micro-tears• Stress compromises immune function, making infections more likely• Most immune function is housed in the digestive system, creating another gut-vaginal connectionCONNECT WITH BRIDGET LinkedIn | Instagram | Website Book your free strategy call here | Sign up for weekly tips via email
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[Mini] Cycle Syncing for Sales Success | Ep. 105
Send us a textWe explore how women in sales can align work activities with their menstrual cycle phases to maximize productivity and success. This mini-episode breaks down specific strategies for leveraging hormonal patterns throughout the month to feel more naturally aligned with different sales tasks and professional responsibilities.Grab your free guide "Unlock Peak Performance: A Guide to Hormone Health for Women in Sales" here, so you can work with your hormones for more productive work days.• Menstrual phase: Best for reflection, reviewing previous performance, setting goals, and planning travel • Follicular phase: Ideal for creative problem-solving, reaching out to new clients, and leading team calls as estrogen increases social energy• Ovulatory phase: Peak time for pitching, closing deals, conducting interviews, and especially negotiating compensation• Luteal phase: Perfect for detail work like revising proposals and wrapping up projects as progesterone rises• Cycle syncing works best with already-balanced hormones but can help anyone become more attuned to their natural energy patterns• Consider marking expected ovulation and period dates on your calendar to better plan important work activitiesCONNECT WITH BRIDGET LinkedIn | Instagram | Website Book your free strategy call here | Sign up for weekly tips via email
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Use Your Hormones to Your Advantage at Work | Ep. 104
Send us a textYour menstrual cycle can be your secret weapon for peak professional performance when you understand how to align your workflow with your changing hormones throughout the month. By recognizing the unique strengths of each cycle phase, you can strategically schedule tasks, meetings, and presentations to match your natural energy levels and cognitive abilities.Grab the free guide so you can successfully implement these tips and find out how to experience better energy at work, so you can finally work with your hormones instead of against them. Unlock Peak Performance: A Hormone Health Guide for Women in Sales• Menstrual phase (period days) is ideal for reflection, reviewing performance, and setting new goals• Follicular phase (post-period to pre-ovulation) brings creative energy perfect for brainstorming and starting new projects• Ovulatory phase provides peak confidence and communication skills—schedule important presentations and negotiations here• Luteal phase enhances attention to detail, making it perfect for administrative tasks and completing projects• Tracking your cycle with calendar reminders helps you anticipate energy levels and plan your work schedule accordingly• Negotiating your salary or raise during your ovulatory phase takes advantage of your natural confidence and communication skills• Strategic planning around your cycle works best when you have relatively regular periodsCONNECT WITH BRIDGET LinkedIn | Instagram | Website Book your free strategy call here | Sign up for weekly tips via email
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[Mini] Supplement Swaps: Getting Through a Busy Work Week | Ep. 103
Send us a textWe explore how to get essential nutrients from food and lifestyle changes rather than expensive supplements. This mini episode dives into practical alternatives that can be equally or more effective than bottled supplements.• Incorporate adaptogens into your daily routine through adaptogen coffee blends or powders added to energy balls• Support your stress response with free breathwork videos, decaf coffee, or mocktails instead of alcohol• Add electrolytes through morning warm water with sea salt and lemon or targeted drink mixes• Prioritize fatty fish in your weekly grocery shopping to get omega-3s naturally• Use turmeric in golden milk lattes or curry dishes to fight inflammation• Move your body regularly and get adequate sleep to maintain ideal inflammation levelsReferenced products:- Renude adaptogen drinks: click here or use code "hormonal" at checkout for a discount- LMNT electrolyte drink mix: click hereCONNECT WITH BRIDGET LinkedIn | Instagram | Website Book your free strategy call here | Sign up for weekly tips via email
About I'm Hormonal | PCOS, periods, gut + hormone health insights
If you're looking for information on women's hormone health, PCOS, perimenopause, estrogen excess, hormonal acne, gut support, and overall how to feel your best--look no further. I'm Hormonal host, Bridget Walton, provides you with the information you need to get your hormones in balance so you can feel your best. Long-form episodes come out on Tuesdays and you'll get a mini episode on Thursdays.
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