Send us a Text Message. Curious about how to harmonize your lifestyle with your menstrual cycle? If you're wondering how you can start cycle syncing, this episode is for you. You certainly can dive right in. BUT. If you take a minute to get familiar with your cycle before making any changes... I think that will support your cycle syncing journey. D…

Send us a Text Message. Have you heard about cycle syncing but aren't sure what's the point? This episode is for you. Today you'll hear about the benefits of cycle syncing and how it can enhance your experience and relationship to self. Download my free cycle syncing guide to get more familiar with how you can incorporate this practice into your ro…

Send us a Text Message. You'll hear about why cycle syncing can sometimes fall short of the mark. Cycle syncing is amazing because it helps you to listen to your body and learn about how it changes throughout the cycle. It doesn't, however, help you to overcome hormonal imbalances. Coming back to balance oftentimes involves more nuance than cycle s…

Send us a Text Message. If you're a menstruator who is lucky enough to live into old age, you'll find yourself navigating perimenopause and then menopause one day. For a lot of gals out there, this can come with unwanted weight retention. Losing weight isn't the same way that it used to be. Listen to the episode to learn about: - The factors causin…

Send us a Text Message. Do you suffer from migraines? Are you wondering if they could be related to your menstrual cycle? Join me, Bridget, for this conversation on how your hormone fluctuations can unfortunately lead to migraine pain. We'll look at the causes of migraines as well as what you can do to prevent them from coming back. Join my email l…

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how the change of seasons may be influencing your hormones? Join me, Bridget Walton, as we explore the interplay between summertime and your hormones. Sunlight, social connection, and time in nature are all good for your hormone balance. Plus, get practical tips for maintaining hormonal balance while t…

Send us a Text Message. #35. If you're new to the hormone conversation, this episode is for you. Today you've got a shortie episode about the basics of hormones. You'll learn: - What are hormones? - What functions do hormones allow our bodies to perform? - What are the top three ways that you can impact your hormones? The takeaway for today: hormon…

Send us a Text Message. #34. Spoiler alert! Protein protein protein. If you have daily afternoon energy crashes then this episode is for you. Bridget talks through an average day of meals for her and how they benefit consistent energy levels throughout the day. Go to this link to find the resource which writes out Bridget's normal meals and her gro…

Send us a Text Message. #33. In this Mother's Day episode you'll learn about how hormones change after you... become a mother! There are a lot of hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum of course. Understanding what those changes are can be helpful in navigating the journey and looking forward to things leveling out after a bit of time. To…

Send us a Text Message. #32. If you're someone with low energy or mid-day energy drop off AND you're in the practice of working out before breakfast... this episode is for you. Bridget talks about what happens on your bod (hormonally) when you workout on an empty stomach. If you're working on healing a hormone imbalance then consider incorporating …

Send us a Text Message. #31. This episode is for you if you're new to learning about your cycle, your hormones, and how it all works. Bridget walks through the basics of: - Normal cycle lengths, bleed lengths, and cycle length variations - The four phases of the menstrual cycle - Estrogen and progesterone: what they do and how they shift - Why ovul…

Send us a Text Message. #30. What is one of the main causes of hormone imbalance? Endocrine disrupting chemicals. You've heard of them before, surely, and today we'll talk about how they can impact your body and reproductive system. Topics include: - Recent EPA regulation change in the United States to limit PFAS levels in public drinking water - W…

Send us a Text Message. #29. Are you curious about acupuncture, herbalism, and Chinese medicine? Have you considered how seeking a plan tailored to your specific symptoms and experience could help you achieve your health and hormone goals? Bridget interviewed Daniel Schwartz, an Acupuncturist and Herbal Medicine Practitioner, who shared his perspec…

Send us a Text Message. #28. Perimenopause? She's menopause's sister and is our topic for today. The transitional time between your regular fertile/cycling years and your non-menstruating years (menopause) can illicit changes in your hormones and the way you feel normally starting in your late 30s or 40s. Listen to this episode to hear about: - Wha…

Send us a Text Message. #27. Have you ever noticed a pattern in your cervical mucus? The white or clear liquid that gathers in your undies throughout the month. This episode walks you through what cervical mucus is, why you have it, what it does, and what it can reveal to you about where you're at in your menstrual cycle. This episode is for you if…

Send us a Text Message. #26. This week Bridget talks with Dr. Anna Melendez, a holistic chiropractor who practices in North County San Diego. With a background in nutrition, Dr. Anna has a passion for supporting women along their health journey and she shares insights on everything from chiropractic care's link to the menstrual cycle, ways to avoid…

Send us a Text Message. #25. This week we are talking about cycle tracking: what is it, why can it be an asset to your health, and how do we get started? Host, Bridget Walton, shares details about her cycle tracking styles throughout the past six years and overviews tracking methods including: - App-based tracking - Journal-style tracking - Calenda…

Send us a Text Message. #24. Discover the power of syncing your fitness plan with the rhythm of your menstrual cycle for a transformative approach to health and wellness. I'm Bridget Walton, here to guide you through the ebb and flow of hormones and how they interplay with exercise. As we journey together, you'll find out how each phase of your cyc…

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered why your emotions seem to turn up a notch just before that time of the month? Join me, Bridget Walton, as we take a poignant journey through the hormonal fluctuations that trigger these intense feelings and uncover ways to navigate this tumultuous time with greater understanding and less distress. You'…

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE This week on Maximum Mom, your host Elise Buie is joined by Brita Long. Brita is an attorney and attorney coach who teaches flat fees to other attorneys and more importantly mind set. One of the workshops Brita provides is on our relationship with money. "It ain't about the money" isn't about the knowl…

Send us a Text Message. Embark on a transformative journey that intertwines the mystical with the scientific as we unravel the complexities of conception and hormonal health. My special guest, holistic fertility coach Emma Kale, illuminates the conversation with her personal leap from competitive athlete to functional hormone specialist. Discoverin…

Send us a Text Message. If you're in California, join Bridget at the Encinitas Health & Wellness Expo on February 10th, 2024 from 10am-2pm! Register for free on Eventbrite. When it comes to maintaining a healthy hormone balance, caffeine can be here to shake things up (yikes). Caffeine can also be a tool that you use to your advantage. It's all abo…

Send us a Text Message. If you're in California, join Bridget at the Encinitas Health & Wellness Expo on February 10th, 2024 from 10am-2pm! Register for free on Eventbrite. What you eat has a huge impact on your health, hormones, and how you feel. To vegan, or not to vegan? Are you someone who has dabbled in a plant-based diet as well? Join me, Bri…

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE This week on Maximum Mom, your host Elise Buie is joined by Sarah Walton. Sarah Walton is a business coach and sales expert who’s been featured on The Today Show, speaks at women’s conferences all over the world and has helped hundreds of women start and grow businesses they LOVE. From growing up in a …

Send us a Text Message. If you're someone who suffers from unruly and never-ending menstrual bleeding, join me today to learn more. We'll talk about: - Common causes of excess bleeding - Supplements that can help prevent heavy bleeding - Tests that you might consider to discover more about the root cause of the bleeding Estrogen is a growth hormone…

Send us a Text Message. Alright, so what actually is PCOS? Let's break it down in today's episode. Polycystic ovary syndrome often results in anovulatory cycles which can mean long/irregular cycles and heavy menstrual bleeding. It's also often associated with hyperandrogenism. Sounds scary (and it could be) but that's the seven-syllable way to say …

Send us a Text Message. Hey there, I'm Bridget, and welcome to '"Im Hormonal," where we embrace the real talk about hormones, health, cycles, and how to feel our best. I’m a certified functional hormone specialist and menstrual cycle coach, and on this podcast, we'll explore the intricacies of hormonal health and break down the science in a way tha…

Send us a Text Message. On today’s show, Bess Berger joined me for a conversation about what you can do to best support yourself when living with PCOS. As a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Bess has over 20 years of experience working with clients and she focuses on women’s health–specifically PCOS and menopause support. If you have PCOS then don…

Send us a Text Message. Elizabeth Tidwell is with us again this week to talk about cycle syncing and how she puts it into action in her own life. If you’re new to cycle syncing and wonder how you can tweak your lifestyle and diet to match where you’re at in your menstrual cycle then this will be a good episode for you to dip your toes in. You’ll he…

Send us a Text Message. We are kicking off the new year with our very first guest! On today’s show, Elizabeth Tidwell joins us to share her perspective on and experience with menstrual cycle awareness and living in support of her cyclical body. If you are curious about how you can tune in more carefully with your body and its signals, this will be …

Send us a Text Message. Happy holidays! The holidays are a fun time of year, and with all of the hustle and bustle, there's the potential to let our hormone health fall by the wayside. In today's episode, we'll talk through a couple of hormone health speedbumps that you may be navigating at this time of year so you can keep your hormones in good he…

Send us a Text Message. If you are someone who has unpredictable periods or bleeds who have altogether disappeared, this episode will help you understand what are the main drivers behind those situations. You'll hear about why the following three things disrupt your cycle and what you can do about it: - Under eating - Stress - PCOS Grab your free I…

Send us a Text Message. Not sure if your sluggish energy, painful cramps, or irregular periods could be indicative of a deeper hormone imbalance? Listen to part two of this episode on the five common causes of hormone imbalance. In part 1, episode 11, Bridget talked through what the following three symptoms could indicate and how you can take steps…

Send us a Text Message. Not sure yet about what signs of hormone imbalance can look like? Join Bridget to learn about five common signs of imbalance and to get a feel for what's behind those imbalances, as well as what you can do to address them. In this episode which is part one of two, you'll get the run down on the following symptoms of hormone …

Send us a Text Message. Join host, Bridget, to dive into testosterone. Did you already know that testosterone is essential for women's' menstrual cycles? In this episode you'll hear: How testosterone impacts the menstrual cycle How it impacts other facets of your health What low and high testosterone might look like How to support healthy testoster…

Send us a Text Message. "Hormones that help us ovulate" is the nicer way of saying "gonadotropin releasing hormone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone" which are the three hormones that we'll focus on today. This is the third edition of this mini series where we dive into the main characters as far as sex hormones go. Because GnR…

Send us a Text Message. How’s your cycle treating you? How's the end of your cycle treating you, in particular? Today we talk about progesterone! If you’re planning for pregnancy then you’ll definitely want to be familiar with progesterone and how she impacts you, your fertility, and your pregnancy. Even if you’re not planning for pregnancy, this e…

Send us a Text Message. Let's get familiar with our girl, estrogen! She's got a bad reputation but it's not all true. Join Bridget to dive into a conversation that's focused on this sex hormone. You'll hear about: - Estrogen's role in the menstrual cycle - How estrogen levels fluctuate throughout your cycle - Estrogen's role outside of the menstrua…

Send us a Text Message. Join your host, Bridget, to hear about what you can start doing today to support a healthy hormone balance. Don't worry--it's not as hard as you think it might be. You've got this. You'll learn some simple swaps or additions to your day, whether it's product or habit, in order to mitigate stress, avoid toxins, and give your …

Send us a Text Message. Haven't heard of seed cycling yet? Tune in to hear about it today. It's a simple addition of seeds to your diet based on where you're at in your menstrual cycle (first half versus second half) because for many menstruators out there this can help to alleviate pesky symptoms like cramps, breast tenderness, and PMS. Join me fo…

Send us a Text Message. Join Bridget this week to understand why and how hormonal birth control (HBC) impacts your body. After all, did your healthcare provider ever explain to you how it can prevent your eggo from getting preggo? Mine left out those details. You'll also learn about: - How your sex hormones fluctuation to support ovulation - What H…

Send us a Text Message. Today we're talking about three of the most common causes of hormone imbalance. We'll walk through the impact of stress, environmental toxins/endocrine disruptors, and gut health as well as give some practical tips regarding what you can do to mitigate these things and inch your way closer to hormone harmony. If you're someo…

This week on Maximum Mom, your host Elise Buie is joined by Bridget O'Toole. Bridget is a millennial environmental, land use, municipal and energy lawyer and mom to a 4-year-old son. She opened her own law firm on April 1, 2023 (April Fools Day) in one of New York's most rural counties after leaving a bougie downtown boutique law firm. She’s been p…

Send us a Text Message. This week Bridget is introducing you to cycle syncing and getting into the four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulatory phase, and luteal phase. For you gals out there, your hormones look very different depending on the phase of your cycle that you're in, and Bridget gives you some insight…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the "I'm Hormonal" podcast, where I, Bridget, spill the beans on all things hormonal, menstrual, and beyond. Why? Because we all deserve to feel good in our bodies. (Yes, that means you.) In this debut episode, I'm spilling the tea on what to expect from this hormone-powered podcast. Think of me as your trusty hor…

This week on Maximum Mom, your host Elise Buie is joined by Victoria Collier. Victoria Collier, Founder and CEO of Quid Pro Quo: Victoria is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. In addition to building and selling her own 7-figure law firm, she has been coaching lawyers since 2008 on how to add value to th…

This week on Maximum Mom, your host Elise Buie is joined by Amy Cote. Amy started Think Out because for most organizations prevention is an afterthought. With communication, consistency and execution, employees will perform well as teams that are prepared for the expected and unexpected. Thanks to Amy’s training and experience, she has strong skill…

This week on Maximum Mom, your host Elise Buie is joined by Rachel Clar. Rachel is a divorced lawyer mom, and in deciding to launch a business. She had to first move through a tremendous inner journey of self-discovery and personal growth to develop the courage to take a big chance. As lawyers, we often live our lives based on the model we learned …

This week on Maximum Mom, your host Elise Buie is joined by Flora Garcia-Sepulveda. Flora Garcia-Sepulveda, a founding partner of Woodman & Garcia-Sepulveda and a Certified Family Law Specialist, is an experienced trial lawyer who practices family law exclusively, focusing on diverse financial issues including business valuation, property division …

This week on Maximum Mom, your host Elise Buie is joined by Leah Miller. Leah was a litigation paralegal for 13 years, 10 of those years she was a Florida Registered Paralegal. Leah has her MBA from Florida Gulf Coast University in Estero, Florida. Until just recently Leah was the firm administrator and CFO for a personal injury law firm in SW Flor…