Worried your painful periods, low energy, and PMS mood swings will be with you until menopause? Do you want to have more energy, good periods, and a stable mood without taking birth control, a million supplements, or going on an unrealistic restrictive diet? Do you want to know where to start to balance your hormones naturally? You're in the right place. Happily Hormonal will help you unlock the secrets to: Balancing hormones in motherhood with simple nourishment strategies Using food to hav ...
A funny a** podcast where hosts, Bean and Mariangel, delve into the realms of empowerment and authenticity. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of life, love, and all the adventures in between. From unleashing the power of self-love to mastering the art of confidence, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to help you embrace your truest self. But hold on tight because we’re not just here for the deep talks. Oh no! We’re spilling the tea on all things dating (yes, Shelby, we’re talk ...
Do you ever feel confused about what your hormones are doing behind the scenes? If you're dealing with intense PMS, painful periods, or unexplained fatigue, estrogen dominance could be the reason. The tricky part? Some of the things you're doing every day could actually be making it worse—without you even realizing it. In this episode, we explore: …
Have you wondered if your fertility issues, gut problems, or hormone imbalances are more complex than you’ve been told? It’s frustrating to hear that they’re “normal,” especially if you’ve experienced a miscarriage. We know how painful that can be and we’re not here to blame you. We want to offer insights to help prevent future miscarriages. In thi…
Are your hormones making you feel like you’re losing it? If your cycles are erratic, PMS has you feeling overwhelmed, or you’re exhausted despite your efforts, your progesterone might be the culprit. In this episode, we'll explore why progesterone is crucial for your health—not just for pregnancy but also for mood, energy, and hormone balance. We'l…
Are you stuck in winter while spring blossoms around you? Spring is ALMOST here — but if you’re still feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just "blah," your body might be craving more than a seasonal wardrobe change. This episode explores how the vibrant energy of spring mirrors your body’s natural rhythm and how syncing your lifestyle with the seaso…
Are you focusing on the wrong things for hormone balance? If you're feeling tired, moody, or struggling with weight, it’s tempting to blame your hormones. But fixing them is about more than diet or supplements; there could be deeper issues at play. In this episode, I talk with gut health expert Juanique Grover about how stress, mindset, and gut hea…
Do you often find yourself searching for the latest supplement, diet, or expert advice, only to feel more stressed and overwhelmed? You're not alone. Many women get trapped in this cycle, losing touch with their intuition, faith, and femininity along the way. What if the real solution lies in trusting yourself rather than constantly seeking more in…
Are detox cleanses necessary, or is your body already built to handle toxins? In today’s world, we’re exposed to more toxins than ever— from polluted air to everyday products. These harmful substances can disrupt our hormones, digestion, and overall health, leading to problems like fatigue, bloating, breakouts, and painful periods. But here’s the g…
Are you constantly exhausted, experiencing brain fog, or struggling with stubborn belly bloat, no matter what you do? If you're over 40 and dealing with these issues, it’s not just a part of getting older. You don’t have to accept these changes as your new normal. Perimenopause can bring about unexpected challenges, but there are ways to manage the…
If you've asked yourself "Where do I start?" when it comes to balancing your hormones, having better periods, or getting rid of some of those PMS personalities, today I'm answering that question for you. It can feel confusing to know if your hormone symptoms are coming from estrogen dominance, low progesterone, problems with your diet, or any other…
Overwhelmed trying to figure out your hormones? Let’s simplify things and help you move forward. If hormone balance feels like a never-ending battle of trial and error, you’re not alone. This episode is here to help you cut through the confusion, ease your stress, and start making real progress. You’ll learn: Why trying everything isn’t helping—and…
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and unsure about balancing your hormones? It doesn’t have to be complicated! In this episode, Leisha and Dr. Heather Rhodes address common questions about hormone balance, estrogen dominance, and progesterone. They’ll simplify the confusion and show you how small changes can lead to big improvements without ad…
It’s day 4, the final day of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp, and I’m bringing you a little recap of the bootcamp alongside a deep dive into how hormone imbalances can lead to long-term chronic diseases – and how we can prevent that from happening. We covered several key hormone imbalances and their links to some very common chronic diseases. My goa…
It’s day 3 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp - if you've ever found yourself feeling more anxious, angry, sad, or all of the above before your period, then you need to tune in to hear WHY PMS is affecting you and what you can do to have stable moods all month long. In this episode I share some of the most causes of PMS symptoms – like estrogen domi…
Welcome back to Day 2 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp! If you've ever wondered why your energy is up and down and if your stress is REALLY affecting you negatively...this one is for you! In this episode, I’m sharing the link between low energy and hormone imbalances: stress. Chronic stress puts the body in "survival mode" where it prioritizes str…
Welcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment. I’m going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical …
Tired of feeling scattered and overwhelmed? Let’s change that. If you ever feel like you're running on empty, trying to juggle too much, and still falling behind, you're not alone. Life can get chaotic, and sometimes it feels like you can't catch up no matter how hard you try. In this episode, we’ll explore why this happens and how to feel more gro…
Are the latest hormone diets secretly hurting your health? If you’ve ever Googled “how to balance hormones” and felt overwhelmed by countless trendy diets, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr Heather Rhodes and I closely examine the most popular hormone diets for 2025—what works and what doesn’t—so you can avoid wasting time or harming your body …
Do you ever wonder why your energy crashes at 3 PM or your mood feels like a rollercoaster? It’s not just in your head—it could be your blood sugar. Whether you’ve noticed brain fog, stubborn fatigue, or hormone imbalances, blood sugar plays a bigger role than you might think. In this episode, we’re breaking it all down: Why keeping your blood suga…
In this episode, we discuss PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), along with the impact of hormonal imbalances on mood, energy, and overall well-being. I am joined by Dr. Kelly Ruef from Dutch, a naturopathic physician with a strong interest in biochemistry, biochemical pathways, and natural hormone pathways. She w…
Do you feel like you're always moving, and if your body isn't moving then your brain definitely is? If you're stuck in fight or flight and don't know how to get off of the hamster wheel so you can slow down and heal...I have some ideas for you! Today is a little more personal, a behind-the-scenes into what I'm doing for my own health & fertility th…
This episode is a DEEP deep dive, so if you're into the science behind your symptoms, this one is for you. I've invited today's guest Joanne Kennedy, a naturopath from Australia, to discuss histamines, histamine intolerance, and their impact on hormones. Joanne shares insights from her 10-year practice, highlighting how issues like stress, gut heal…
If your energy, gut, and hormones often take a hit after the holidays, today I'm going to give you my secrets to avoid bloating, brain fog, and energy crashes after Thanksgiving, and tell you exactly how you can have your pumpkin pie..and eat it too. It's easy to get caught up in the busy seasons that come with the holidays and put taking care of y…
If you have been making the rounds on social media and podcasts learning what you can about hormones, trying to fix your painful periods and PMS, and have thoroughly overwhelmed yourself and are just wondering what in the world to start with, today my announcement is going to help make things a LOT easier for you. I've helped hundreds of women to b…
I know you've wondered which type of workout is best for your hormones, and the answer may surprise you! The internet has opinions on everything, and you can find "evidence" that HIIT workouts are great for you, bad for you, that you should only do yoga...the possibilities are endless so how do you know what is actually going to work for you? In th…
Are you doing all of the typical AND crunchy things to fix your acne and still having breakouts constantly or every single period? If you've felt desperate to do anything and everything to fix your acne and still haven't had success then today's episode will help! Today's episode will help you assess your current routine and focus in on what is the…
Do you have mood swings and feel a little (or a lot) crazy at least once a month? If you've been told that it's normal - it's not! Getting to the root cause of PMS symptoms can be tricky, because there's not usually just one root cause. In this epsiode I'm walking you through the 6 common root causes of PMS so you can start to feel more stable and …
Wouldn't you love to have a BFF who could just tell you what the heck you're doing wrong when it comes to balancing your hormones so you don't have to figure it all out yourself? Well guess what? Now you do! I've been helping women balance their hormones for 5+ years now and so many of my clients come to me making these mistakes even when they're c…
Minerals are such a popular topic for hormone balance, but does that mean you just need to take a multi-mineral supplement, mineral drops, adrenal cocktails, magnesium...how do you know what's right for you? If you're a woman who has ever experienced stress or had children, you need to be focusing on replenishing minerals and you need to do it in a…
Weight gain can be a side effect of hormone imbalances, but I'm a big believer that our bodies have to feel safety to be able to lose fat effectively, and we create that safety through nourishment. When the body is well-nourished, we can start to focus on weight loss, and my guest Kelsey is walking us through some of the misconceptions we have when…
I have one more episode in the birth control series for you today - a much requested episode on the hormonal IUD. I'm covering how the hormonal IUD works, how the Mirena, Skyla, and Kyleena IUDs are different, and how you can support your body during and after IUD use for happier hormones. I'm answering questions like "what should I expect from my …
Welcome back to our birth control series! Today I'm talking about WHY you need to replenish your minerals and crucial vitamins post birth control and how replenishing minerals and supporting the liver can actually help overall with hormone balance whether you're trying to conceive or just wanting to have happier hormones all around. In this episode…
Welcome back, Baddies! Get ready for a wild ride in this laugh-out-loud, no-holds-barred episode of 2 Baddies On Birth Control! We’re diving deep into the juicy world of sexual health with our ultimate “Control the Coochie” guide. We're busting myths and breaking taboos as we explore all things condoms—from sizes and brands like Wink, Skyn, and Mag…
Welcome back to our birth control September series, we're finally moving into the conversation of how to replenish your body after birth control and recover from the effects it has had on your hormones and gut. Today, gut health is the main focus and I'm sharing some of the ways birth control affects the gut that are often overlooked, including an …
Today we're talking Natural Family Planning, Fertility Awareness Method, and all of the variations of tracking your cycle for fertility and there's a lot to cover! If you've been told that natural birth control just doesn't work, then this conversation will help you decide if that's a belief that still serves you. We're going through rates of effec…
Did you hear that I only have a few spots left for 1:1 coaching for the rest of the YEAR? (Yes, we're already winding down 2024 what is life?) If you want coaching from me on your hormones this month is your best bet to sign up for 1:1 or group coaching at this link We're back for round 2 of the birth control and informed consent series and today I…
We're starting a new mini-series this month, all month long I'm going to be talking about birth control, both hormonal and non-hormonal and walking through many of the nuances of how birth control affects us in our bodies, minds, and social lives. Today I'm kicking off the series and talking about some of the lesser-known effects of birth control o…
Today I'm sitting down with my friend Faith Hanan and this conversation gets really real because we're talking about all of the different roles we juggle as women who like do do all the things! When we are holding a lot as women and mothers, no matter what the things are we have to choose priorities every day and honestly every minute to be able to…
It's DAY 4 of the Refresh Your Hormones Mini-Course! Last day of the challenge - if you made it this far, good for you! Is the pace you are setting for yourself really stressing you out? Let's be honest with ourselves. Today I share the MAIN two things that hormone balance comes down to and how to integrate them into your life. I even talk about de…
It's DAY 3 of Refresh Your Hormones! Let's zoom out and take a look at the whole picture. Too often we look at one lab test, or take one supplement to fix one symptom we are having... or worse we jump on the birth control train and that is not serving our whole self. When we take a holistic view at hormone balance, we look at all of the root causes…
Welcome back to DAY 2 of Refresh Your Hormones! Quick! Grab a friend to join with you... it's so much better to do these things with your girlfriends. We're back together today and I wanted to meet you where you are at. If you're here, you've likely started "doing" things that you *thought* would help you, but they seemingly aren't doing as much as…
Welcome to DAY 1 of Refresh Your Hormones! I'm SO glad you're here and am soooo excited to get started. I want you to walk away from the next few days feeling encouraged, lighter and more clear on exactly what your hormones need and how you can do that in your full life. If you want to get the MOST out of this week you need to be in our challenge g…
Hey y'all, welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast with your favorite girlies, Two Baddies on Birth Control. I'm your host Shelby Irene, but y'all can call me Bean. And it's your girl Mariangel, but you can call me MoneyMari. Period, period. Today, we are diving into the fascinating world of love languages. In this episode titled "…
Let's get back to the basics today and talk about what it really looks like to eat for your hormones! These 4 things are where I start every single time someone comes to me with hormone imbalances, and can improve energy, mood, and periods - especially when combined with the other steps of my Nourish Your Hormones method. Resources from this episod…
If you're feeling burnt out and overwhelmed in your hormone journey or you just want to know where to start I am so excited to be hosting a 4-day Mini-Course here on the podcast August 19-22nd. Use this link to sign up and get access to the 4 days of audio trainings AND our pop up coaching/challenge group so you can get personalized support and be …
Welcome back to your favorite podcast, "2 Baddies on Birth Control." Join hosts Mariangel, aka MoneyMari, and Shelby Irene, aka Bean, as they delve into the complexities and joys of female friendships. In this episode, they share their own friendship journey, discuss the importance of showing up for each other, and explore how to make new friends a…
What if you're doing everything right, eating well, exercising, following the protocols, removing toxins, and things are still not where you want them to be with your health? Health is physical obviously, but there is also a spiritual component to everything going on in the physical, and we're going to dive into that with today's guest Reyna. Reyna…
Today we have part 2 of the discussion on the differences in men's and women's hormone balance and I'm taking questions directly from my Nourish Your Hormones community. If you missed part 1 on Monday go back and listen to that first! I brought my husband into the conversation today so he could give a male perspective on health, hormones, and the m…
Welcome to another engaging episode of your favorite podcast, "2 Baddies on Birth Control"! Hosted by the vibrant Shelby Irene (Bean) and the savvy Mariangel (MoneyMari), this episode dives deep into the complex dynamics of modern dating. From exploring what it means to date up or down, to comparing the lifestyles of corporate professionals versus …
We know men & women are different in so many ways, but how well do we understand each other's hormones? Today I'm walking you through the differences in each of our hormone cycles so we can understand and support each other better. We're covering: What a man's typical hormone cycle looks like When men are built to be the most productive & motivated…
Welcome to another episode of "2 Baddies on Birth Control" with your hosts MoneyMari and Bean Big Bean! This time, we're diving deep into the world of modern dating and dating apps. From the rise of Tinder to the emergence of niche dating platforms the world over, we discuss the impact of technology on our love lives. Our hosts share their personal…