In this episode, I’m talking about a concern I hear all the time from women who are thinking about working with me:

“What if focusing on protein and blood sugar makes me obsessed with food?”

Here’s what I break down:

1. Why so many women are afraid that having nutrition targets will automatically turn into food obsession
2. What Intuitive Eating actually is, including the 10-principle framework created by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch for eating disorder recovery, and why it wasn’t specifically designed to regulate cycles, treat PCOS, or improve fertility
3. Why intuitive eating and fertility nutrition are not opposites, but why nutrition education often needs to come first
4. How our cravings, “healthy meal” ideas, and food rules are shaped by upbringing and diet culture
5. Why many gut-health habits, like eating enough fiber or fermented foods, are not naturally intuitive
6. Why extreme calorie restriction can slow your metabolism and negatively affect ovulation
7. Why ignoring hunger cues can damage trust with your body
8. What “making peace with food” really means to me, including letting go of “good” and “bad” food language
9. How I personally had to learn to honor fullness
10. Why your hormones respond to consistent patterns over time, not one imperfect meal
11. Why women with PCOS are at higher risk for eating disorders, and the red flags I want you to watch for, like anxiety around social meals, skipping events, compensatory exercise, or obsessive tracking
12. The difference between intentional, flexible nourishment and punishing, rule-following eating
13. How to adjust protein and blood sugar targets when life is hectic without falling into all-or-nothing thinking
14. And why your nutrition plan should calm your nervous system, not stress you out
15. +so much more

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Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here

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This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

In this episode, I address a common and often confusing question many women ask when preparing for pregnancy: do you need to detox first?

I break down the myths around detoxing and reframe the conversation around supporting the body’s natural detox systems rather than relying on extreme or stressful approaches. I wok a lot with women coming off birth control and trying to conceive, offering practical, realistic guidance that feels accessible and grounding.

Listen in to hear me share:

1. Why “detoxing” before pregnancy is important, but not by doing juice cleanses or other extreme protocols
2. The key detox systems in the body, including digestion, liver function, lymphatic system, and the kidneys
3. Simple ways to support natural detoxification through food, hydration, and movement
4. How reducing everyday environmental toxin exposure can make a meaningful difference
5. How to detox after coming off of hormonal birth control
6. +So much more

Connect with Lauren:

Get my FREE PCOS Guide here

Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here

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Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Dr. Yardena Bauer is a psychologist and researcher specializing in psychology, physiology, dietetics, nutrition, neuroscience, and endocrinology.

She works at the intersection of women’s hormonal health and behavior, with a particular focus on how modern lifestyles impact fertility and overall well-being.

Her work centers on translating complex hormonal and neurological science into practical, actionable guidance for women. Dr. Bauer holds advanced degrees in psychology and related health sciences and is known for her integrative, science-based approach to women’s health. Originally trained in the clinical and research worlds, she brings a multidisciplinary lens to understanding hormones, behavior, and fertility.

Listen in to hear Dr. Yardena Bauer share:

1. How insulin resistance, dopamine, and willpower fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle and what that means for daily life
2. The often-overlooked impact of modern lifestyle factors, especially sleep deprivation, on hormonal balance and fertility
3. Practical, realistic strategies women can use to improve hormonal health without overhauling their entire lives
4. A nuanced discussion on birth control pills, including benefits, trade-offs, and long-term considerations
5. Why sleep may be the single most powerful lever for regulating hormones, reducing stress, and supporting fertility
6. +so much more

Connect with Dr. Yardena Bauer

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Connect with Lauren:

Get my FREE PCOS Guide here

Join the Empowered Path to Pregnancy here

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Work With Me

Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.

I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!

This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.