For years, my morning routine was simple: wake up, pour coffee, survive. I thought I needed that caffeine hit to function—especially during those foggy, sleep-deprived mom seasons. But what I didn’t realize was that this little habit was doing more harm than good… especially when it came to my hormones.
Let’s break it down: when you drink coffee on an empty stomach, it triggers a cortisol surge. Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone, and while it’s totally normal for it to rise in the morning, stacking coffee on top of already-high levels is like throwing fuel on a fire. That caffeine spike also tanks your blood sugar, drains your minerals, and leaves your body feeling like it just ran a marathon before 9 a.m.
Cue: mid-morning crashes, anxiety for no reason, irritability, and that wired-but-tired feeling you just can’t shake.
☕ Coffee before food = cortisol surge + blood sugar crash = hormone chaos.
It’s not you—it’s the timing.
A 2022 review published in Nutrients confirmed that caffeine increases cortisol levels, especially when consumed in the morning on an empty stomach. Over time, this stress on your system can disrupt your HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, which plays a big role in hormone regulation and energy balance. [PMID: 35053394]
So what do I do now?
Instead of reaching for coffee first thing, I start my day with a protein-rich breakfast. Think: eggs with spinach, chia pudding with collagen, or a hormone-balancing smoothie packed with fiber, healthy fats, and protein. THEN I enjoy my coffee—without the crash.
Not only has this small shift helped my energy last longer, but my mood, focus, and cycle have all felt way more stable.
✨ Want to balance your hormones without giving up your favorite things?
My Cycle Syncing Recipe Book breaks down exactly what to eat (and when) to support your body through each phase of your cycle.
Because you shouldn’t have to choose between your morning coffee and feeling like yourself again. You just need a rhythm that works with your hormones, not against them.
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.
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!
Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about hormones, nutrition, and how deeply they affect our day-to-day lives. But recently? I didn’t just learn these lessons—I lived them. And I had the honor of walking other women through these same shifts too.
Here’s what has stood out the most:
✨ Sugar impacts your hormones and gut more than you think.
Even "healthy" amounts of sugar can trigger inflammation, mess with blood sugar balance, and disrupt the delicate gut-hormone connection. Once I started paying attention to how sugar was affecting my energy, cravings, and mood—I couldn’t unsee it.
✨ What you eat during each phase of your cycle matters.
Your body has different needs during each phase of your menstrual cycle. Learning how to eat in sync with those shifts—like boosting iron during your period or healthy fats during the luteal phase—can be a game-changer for energy, mood, and hormone balance.
✨ Sleep affects everything.
Not getting enough rest doesn’t just make you tired—it impacts your hunger signals, hormone production, blood sugar regulation, and emotional stability. Prioritizing sleep became one of the most powerful tools for supporting my body.
✨ High cholesterol isn’t just about fat.
It’s often a sign of deeper imbalances—like blood sugar issues, inflammation, or hormone dysfunction. We’ve been taught to fear cholesterol, but the full picture is more nuanced than just cutting out butter.
✨ Postpartum hormones are wild—but manageable.
That season can feel unpredictable, emotional, and exhausting. But it doesn’t have to feel hopeless. With the right support—nutritionally and emotionally—your body can rebalance. You can feel like yourself again.
These are the reasons I created my hormone-supportive recipe book. I wanted to take the guesswork out of what to eat and how to nourish your body through all its changes—whether you’re cycling, postpartum, or just trying to feel more like you again.
If you're ready to start feeling more balanced, energized, and supported in your health journey, this guide is for you. No stress, no complicated tracking—just real food that helps you feel good.
💛 Because you deserve to feel supported—not overwhelmed—by your wellness.
Grab my recipe book here and get started today!
