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The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Hormone Project is a narrative podcast hosted by Ellen Lyden that explores the intricate world of women’s hormones, health, and wellness. Through compelling storytelling and expert insights, the show demystifies complex biological processes to empower listeners with knowledge about their bodies. It offers an emotional journey of understanding, helping women navigate the challenges of hormonal balance in a supportive and informative environment.
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Episodes
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Whisper Before the Storm: How to Sense Hormonal Shifts Early | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the subtle, often overlooked signals that precede significant hormonal shifts, particularly…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why You Don't Need to 'Earn' Rest: The Science of Small Movements | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden challenges the pervasive cultural narrative that women must constantly 'earn' their rest through…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Parenting Through Pain: How to Keep Your Body While Raising Humans | The Hormone Project
Parenting Through Pain: How to Keep Your Body While Raising Humans. This episode addresses the profound exhaustion and physical toll of managing chronic health…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why Your Period Pain Isn’t Normal (And What To Do) | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden challenges the pervasive cultural myth that severe period pain is a normal or inevitable part of being…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Exhaustion of Hiding Leaks: Why Dark Pants Are a Trap | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the hidden mental and physical exhaustion caused by hiding menstrual leaks during…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why I Stopped Trying to Look Perfect: The Freedom of Dropping Beauty Standards | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden shares her personal journey of discarding beauty standards to reclaim her vitality and mental peace…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Stop Being Told to Drink Water: The Truth About Your Hormones & Hydration | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project challenges the ubiquitous medical advice to 'just drink more water' for women experiencing fatigue, brain fog, and…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Feeling Older? Why Your Body’s Shift Is Actually Strength, Not Decline | The Hormone Project
In this empowering episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden reframes the experience of perimenopause and aging not as a biological decline, but as a…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Lonely Road of Fertility Treatments: You Are Not Alone | The Hormone Project
Navigating fertility treatments alone can feel like walking a tightrope without a net, but you are not alone. This episode of The Hormone Project explores the…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Brain Fog Isn't Just Stress: How Hormones Hijack Your Focus | The Hormone Project
Is your brain fog just stress, or is it a hormonal signal? In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the biological mechanisms behind…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Quiet Loneliness of Fertility Treatments: You Are Not Alone | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project addresses the profound emotional isolation and quiet loneliness experienced by women undergoing fertility treatments. Host…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Stop Apologizing for Your Fatigue: The Science of Rest | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the science behind chronic fatigue and why women must stop apologizing for their need to…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
When Intimacy Feels Like Work: Reclaiming Pleasure in Transition | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden addresses the often unspoken grief and frustration women experience when intimacy feels like work…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why You Feel Crazy But Aren't: Trusting Your Body's Quiet Whispers | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the critical importance of trusting your body’s subtle signals and overcoming the tendency to…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why Your Energy Fades While Others Accelerate: The Hormone Truth | The Hormone Project
Why does your energy fade while your colleagues seem to accelerate? In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the physiological reality…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Awkwardness of Discussing Vaginal Dryness with a New Partner | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project addresses the sensitive and often unspoken issue of vaginal dryness when navigating intimacy with a new partner. Host Ellen…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why Your Body Says No When You Say Yes: Hormones & Boundaries | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the critical connection between setting healthy boundaries and hormonal health, specifically…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Art of Doing Nothing: Finding Joy in Effortless Movement | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the transformative power of 'effortless movement' and the art of doing nothing to support…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why Doctors Dismiss Your Pelvic Floor Pain (And What To Do) | The Hormone Project
If you have been told your pelvic floor pain is 'just stress' or that your MRI was normal so nothing is wrong, this episode is for you. Host Ellen Lyden…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Healing From Postpartum Body Image Struggles Slowly | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project offers a compassionate, science-backed guide to healing from postpartum body image struggles, specifically tailored for new…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why You're Bloated (It's Not Just The Salad) | The Hormone Project
Why are you bloated after eating a healthy salad? In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden dismantles the myth that bloating is simply a result…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why You Knew It Was Coming Before The Symptoms Hit | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the subtle, often ignored signals your body sends before major hormonal symptoms appear. Many…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Perimenopause Confusion: Why Your Body Feels Like a Stranger | The Hormone Project
Perimenopause confusion is real, and this episode of The Hormone Project explains exactly why your body feels like a stranger during this transition. Host…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Stop Fighting Your Mood: How to Handle Hormonal Swings with Kindness | The Hormone Project
Stop fighting your mood swings and start understanding the biology behind them. This episode of The Hormone Project, hosted by Ellen Lyden, addresses the…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Strange Freedom of Empty Nesting Routines | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project explores the complex emotional and physiological landscape of empty nesting, specifically tailored for women navigating the…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Vaginal Dryness & New Love: The Awkward Talk You Need to Have | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project, hosted by Ellen Lyden, addresses the sensitive and often stigmatized topic of vaginal dryness in the context of new or…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Burnout Isn't a Badge: Listening to Your Body's Subtle Whispers | The Hormone Project
Burnout isn't a badge of honor; it is a biological signal from your nervous system. In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
When Insurance Says No: Fighting for Your Hormone Tests | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project addresses the frustrating and exhausting reality of insurance denials for women’s hormone testing, specifically targeting…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why Warm Tea Is Your Best Morning Medicine | The Hormone Project | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores why warm tea is not just a comforting morning ritual, but a powerful biological tool for…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Whisper Before the Storm: Sensing Hormonal Shifts Early | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the critical skill of recognizing early hormonal shifts before they escalate into…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Heavy Bleeding Shame: Why Your Body Isn't Broken & How to Heal | The Hormone Project
Heavy bleeding, medically known as menorrhagia or abnormal uterine bleeding, is a common yet deeply stigmatized experience for women, often dismissed by…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Quiet Loneliness of IVF: You Are Not Alone in This | The Hormone Project
In this deeply empathetic episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the profound emotional isolation and quiet loneliness that often accompany…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why Your Doctor Dismissed Your Pelvic Pain (And What To Do Now) | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project addresses the critical issue of dismissed pelvic pain in women, offering a comprehensive guide for those who have been…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Chronic Fatigue Isn’t Laziness: How to Stop Apologizing for Your Energy | The Hormone Project
Chronic fatigue is not a character flaw or laziness; it is a complex physiological state rooted in biology, hormonal shifts, and cellular energy regulation. In…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
When You're the Healthy One in a Sick Room | The Hormone Project
This episode explores the profound emotional and physiological isolation experienced by women who are the healthy caregivers in a sick room. Host Ellen Lyden…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Quiet Crisis of Painful Isolation & Finding Your Tribe | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the profound emotional and physical toll of painless isolation for women navigating hormonal…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Lunar Migraines: Why Your Head Hurts When the Moon Changes | The Hormone Project
Discover the hidden link between lunar cycles and women's health in this episode of The Hormone Project. Host Ellen Lyden explores why migraines often strike…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Feeling Betrayed by Your Body During a Routine Ultrasound | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project addresses the profound psychological shock and sense of betrayal women often feel when a routine ultrasound yields…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
When Insurance Denies Hormone Tests: How to Fight Back & Get Answers | The Hormone Project
When insurance denies hormone tests, it can feel like a personal attack on your health and validity. This episode of The Hormone Project provides a…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Finding Peace in the Silence of Early Morning Hours | The Hormone Project
Discover the transformative power of early morning stillness in this episode of The Hormone Project, hosted by Ellen Lyden. This guide is designed for women…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Beat the Winter Flashes: Menopause Travel Tips for Comfort | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project offers essential menopause travel tips for women navigating perimenopause and menopause during winter vacations. Host Ellen…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why Your Gut Feels Tight When You’re Stressed (And How to Ease It) | The Hormone Project
Why does your stomach knot up when you are stressed? This episode of The Hormone Project explores the biological reality behind stress-induced gut tightness…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
When Doctors Don't Listen: The Truth About Pelvic Floor Pain | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden tackles the frustrating and often isolating experience of pelvic floor pain when medical professionals…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Sleep Apnea, Silence & The Night Shift: Reclaiming Rest Together | The Hormone Project
Sleep apnea in women is often misdiagnosed or dismissed as stress, but the real burden extends far beyond health metrics—it deeply impacts relationships…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why I Stopped Trying to Look Good: The Radical Freedom of Dropping Beauty Standards | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the profound mental and physical liberation that comes from rejecting societal beauty…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Why Your Anger is Valid: The Biological Truth of Hormonal Chaos | The Hormone Project
In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the biological validity of anger in women navigating hormonal chaos, perimenopause, and…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
Brain Fog or Blood Sugar? The Real Link Between Food and Focus | The Hormone Project
Is your brain fog caused by stress or your blood sugar? In this episode of The Hormone Project, host Ellen Lyden explores the critical, often overlooked link…
- The Hormone Project: Women’s Hormones, Health & Wellness
The Quiet After the Negative: Healing from IVF Heartbreak | The Hormone Project
This episode of The Hormone Project offers compassionate, science-backed guidance for women navigating the profound emotional whiplash of a negative IVF…