Podcast 62- The Luteal Truth Serum: Why Your Period is a Monthly Report Card (with Dr. Hannah Lawler)
What if I told you that your "PMS" isn't a mystery or a curse, but a biological feedback loop? Or that your transition into menopause doesn't have to be a "sideways slide" into weight gain, hot flashes, and brain fog?
In the latest episode of The Great Podcast, I sat down with a woman who understands this from both sides of the stethoscope: Dr. Hannah Lawler. Hannah is a Naturopathic Doctor with conventional medical training, but she is also my client. Even with access to the most advanced peptides and IV therapies in the "medical candy shop," Hannah realized that she couldn't out-medicate a shaky nutritional foundation.
[Listen to the full episode here]
The Luteal Phase "Truth Serum"
We’ve all experienced it—that week before your period when the volume on every irritation in your life gets turned up to ten. I call it the Luteal Phase Truth Serum. Hannah and I discussed how our hormones lower our inhibitions during this phase. While it’s not the time to sign divorce papers or quit your job, it is the time to pay attention. If something bothers you every single month in your luteal phase, there is a deeper truth there that needs addressing in your follicular phase.
The "Insurance Policy" of Soluble Fiber
One of the most powerful clinical levers we discussed is The Bean Protocol. As an ND, Hannah sees the importance of clearing toxins and excess hormones from the body.
If you are on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or dealing with estrogen dominance, soluble fiber is your insurance policy. Without enough fiber (think beans and psyllium husk), your liver processes estrogen, but then the body recycles it back into the bloodstream. This leads to the "wacky" hormone cycles, heavy periods, and vomiting-level cramps that Hannah once suffered from.
Why the Thyroid is the "Canary in the Coal Mine"
We also dove into why Hashimoto’s and thyroid issues are skyrocketing among women. Hannah explains that the thyroid is often the first organ to react to a "toxic" environment. From halogens like fluoride and chlorine blocking iodine receptors to the impact of chronic stress, the thyroid is sending us a warning signal. The solution isn't just a prescription; it’s a lifestyle investigation.
Menopause: A New Narrative
I am currently in menopause, and quite frankly, I feel fantastic. * No hot flashes.
No weight gain.
No brain fog.
This isn’t luck. It’s the result of treating my body like a high-performance machine for years before the transition hit. As Hannah and I discuss in the episode, we need to stop "future-casting" our fears and start building our resilience now.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
Master the Basics: You need fiber, minerals, protein, and rest. Optimization (like peptides) only works once the foundation is set.
N of 1: Stop following social media health trends. Use genetics and your own cycle data to find what your body needs.
House Calls & Human Connection: Why the "village doctor" approach is the future of healing.
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Want to build your own resilient foundation?
If you’re ready to stop negotiating with your health and start a food-forward journey like Dr. Hannah did, check out my [Bean Protocol Program] or grab a copy of my book, Your Tastebuds are Aholes.**
You can listen or watch the Full Podcast here:
https://www.youtube.com/@beanprotocol