Holistic Tips to Balance Your Hormones + Live In Tune With Your Cycle With Hormone Expert, Emily Detrick

Not all hormone advice is created equal — and much of what women are told about their bodies is outdated, misleading, or flat-out wrong.

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Emily Detrick, an integrative nutrition health coach who has helped tens of thousands of women balance their hormones naturally. After years of struggling with the side effects of hormonal birth control, painful periods, and hormone imbalances, Emily has made it her mission to help women reclaim their cycles and feel at home in their bodies again.

Together, they unpack the biggest myths about women’s health — from the lie that PMS is “normal” to the overlooked truth that food, stress, and daily habits play a bigger role in hormone balance than most women have ever been taught. But this isn’t just a takedown of the pill and the medical system. It’s a hopeful conversation filled with practical tips and empowering science that every woman deserves to know.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your period, out of sync with your body, or dismissed by a doctor, this conversation will leave you with practical tips to feel better and live in rhythm with your cycle. 

Tune in to hear a discussion on:

• Why PMS is optional and the common signs that your body is asking for support
  

• The hidden risks of long-term birth control use, including nutrient depletion, gut issues, and even higher rates of depression and cancer
  

• The truth about fertility awareness and understanding your ovulation window
  

• How to support each phase of your cycle with nourishing foods, lifestyle tweaks, and rest
  

• Why “low fat” diets sabotage hormone health and how nutrient-dense foods like eggs, raw milk, liver, and red meat restore balance
  

• Daily rituals to regulate your nervous system and blood sugar (think: protein-rich breakfasts, sunlight exposure, lymphatic drainage, and raw carrots)
  

• The importance of choosing non-toxic period products and organic underwear for reducing hidden sources of hormone disruption
  

• Real-life stories from Emily’s own healing journey, from painful acne after birth control to the joy of feeling truly connected to her body again
  

For too long, women have been taught that cramps, mood swings, and painful periods are simply part of being female. Emily flips that narrative, reminding us that our cycles are not a curse but a built-in blueprint for health.

When we listen to our bodies, nourish them with real food, and align our lives with the natural rhythm of our hormones, everything changes — from our energy and fertility to our skin, mood, and long-term health.

If you enjoyed this post, check out the full episode of Grounded Wellness to hear Bethany and Emily cover topics like:

→ The shocking truth about the copper IUD and hormonal contraceptives
→ How fasting with your cycle can support (or sabotage) hormone balance
→ Simple, affordable swaps for hormone-safe period care and underwear
→ Why your skin changes throughout your cycle and how to adjust skincare accordingly
→ The role of stress, EMFs, and blood sugar spikes in disrupting hormone health
→ How to embrace cycle syncing and live in-tune with your body