Lighting a candle used to be my favorite way to unwind—especially after a deep clean or at the end of a long day. It felt cozy. Calming. Like a little reward for making it through the chaos.
But here’s what I didn’t know: that “relaxing” scent was actually filled with synthetic fragrance and phthalates—two things that can seriously mess with your hormones.
🧪 According to recent research (MDPI, 2023), common fragrance compounds have been shown to disrupt estrogen and androgen pathways. That means they can mess with your mood, your fertility, and your overall hormonal balance.
And here’s the kicker: companies don’t have to disclose what’s in their “fragrance” blend. That one word on the label could be hiding hundreds of chemicals—many of which are known endocrine disruptors.
Synthetic fragrance isn’t just in candles. It’s in cleaning products, laundry detergent, air fresheners, body sprays, and even baby wipes. And over time, all that exposure adds up.
Once I learned this, I started swapping things out. I replaced my candles with a diffuser and began using essential oils like lavender (for calm), citrus (for energy), and clary sage (for hormone support). Not only does my home still smell amazing—but now I feel better knowing I’m supporting my health, not compromising it.
This shift might seem small, but these swaps matter—especially when your hormones are already under pressure from stress, lack of sleep, and modern living.
💛 Want your home to smell good and feel good, too?
Start by checking your labels. Swap one thing at a time. And don’t forget: what you put on and around your body impacts your hormones just as much as what you eat.
That’s why I created the Cycle Syncing Recipe Book because fueling your body with the right foods at the right time can make a massive difference in how you feel day to day.
You don’t have to overhaul everything overnight. Just one candle (or recipe) at a time.
This recipe is packed with protein from black beans and protein powder—great for muscle repair and growth. Black beans and dates add fiber to support digestion and heart health. Plus, it’s rich in essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc to boost energy, muscle function, and immunity.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Pitted Dates (packed)
- 2 cups Black Beans (cooked)
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Protein Powder
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin Seed Butter (Use tahini, sunflower butter, almond butter or peanut butter if preferred)
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tbsp Cacao Powder
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine dates, black beans, chocolate protein powder, pumpkin seed butter, sea salt, and cacao powder in the bowl of your food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the covered baking sheet. You should have about 3 balls per serving.
- To make the optional chocolate drizzle: melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler and drizzle over balls.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour to set. Enjoy!
6 servings
These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Muffins are soft, sweet, and secretly packed with veggies; your new favorite way to use up summer zucchini! Made dairy-free with creamy coconut yogurt and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they’re the perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent. Bonus: they're gluten-free and loaded with melty dark chocolate chips in every bite. Great for breakfast, snack time, or a lunchbox treat!
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Avocado Oil
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsps Vanilla Extract
- 1 Zucchini (medium, grated)
- 1 3/4 cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 3/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tray with liners or use a silicone muffin tray.
- In a large bowl mix together the oil, maple syrup, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Add the zucchini and stir to combine.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined and then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between muffin cups. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tray for 10 to 15 minutes before removing and transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
12 servings
If it feels like your body is working against you—you're tired, moody, bloated, or just not feeling like yourself—it might be time to shift your approach. Not with another restrictive diet or unrealistic plan, but with something much more intuitive: reconnection.
Your body isn’t the enemy. It’s working for you every single day—responding to hormone fluctuations, nutrient needs, stress, sleep, and more. The problem is, most of us were never taught how to listen to it. That’s exactly why I created The Cycle Syncing Recipe Book—to help women stop battling their bodies and start nourishing them in a way that actually supports their natural rhythms.
Each phase of your cycle brings different hormonal changes—and different needs. Maybe your body needs more iron during menstruation. Maybe it thrives on magnesium and healthy fats during your luteal phase. When you support those needs with food, everything shifts: energy steadies, mood improves, bloating eases, and you start to feel… like you again.
This isn’t about cutting out your favorite foods or trying to be “perfect.” It’s about learning how to work with your body instead of constantly feeling like you’re working against it. Food becomes a tool—not a punishment. A way to say, “I see you. I hear you. I’m with you.”
Inside the Cycle Syncing Recipe Book, you’ll find meals designed to support each phase of your cycle, using real, nourishing ingredients that taste good and make you feel good. These recipes are simple, practical, and created with busy women in mind—because hormone balance shouldn’t feel like another full-time job.
So if your body’s been sending you signals and you’re finally ready to listen, this is your sign to make a change.
💛 Click the link to start supporting your hormones with every bite.
Your body will thank you.
Have you ever wondered why some weeks you feel unstoppable and the next you just want to hide under a blanket with snacks and Netflix? It's not just you. It's not that you're "too emotional" or "lazy" or "overdramatic." It's your hormones doing exactly what they’re designed to do.
The truth is, you’re not supposed to feel the same every single day. Your body follows a beautifully complex hormonal rhythm throughout the month. And yet, no one really talks about it. No one pulled me aside in high school and said, “Hey, by the way, PMS isn’t mandatory—your body is just asking for support.”
Instead, we're taught to push through, to ignore the signs, to label ourselves as "moody" or "dramatic." But what if feeling tired, cranky, or bloated isn’t a character flaw—it’s simply your hormones shifting and asking for different support?
Take the luteal phase, for example—the week or so before your period. It can feel intense. You might notice lower energy, bigger emotions, and stronger cravings. But it’s not because you're "lazy" or "crazy." It’s because your body is literally working overtime to prepare for your next cycle. And it deserves real support… and yes, real snacks.
Another thing no one seems to mention? The way you eat can actually make a difference. Eating with your cycle—meaning adjusting your foods to match what your body needs in each phase—can help ease cramps, reduce bloating, stabilize your mood, and even boost your energy.
When you stop fighting your body and start working with it, everything starts to shift. You feel more grounded. More in control. More like yourself again.
If you’re tired of feeling like you’re on a hormonal rollercoaster every month, you're not alone—and you're definitely not broken. You’re just ready for real support that honors the rhythm your body was made for.
Want some simple, nourishing recipes to help balance your hormones in every phase? Click here to grab my hormone-friendly recipe book and start feeling the difference today!
