Welcome back to Hormone Happy Hour! In today’s episode, we’re closing out the functional lab testing series with a powerful (and often overlooked) topic: iron and copper regulation.

Let’s be real—most of us weren’t taught how these minerals work together, and understanding them can be a game changer for your energy, mood, and overall hormone health.

Here’s what we’re chatting about:

💡 Why iron issues are usually more about poor movement than too much 💡 How copper plays a critical role in oxygen delivery, energy, and inflammation 💡 What the Full Monty Iron Panel actually shows you (and why it's SO much more helpful than a basic iron test) 💡 How symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, or even fertility struggles can connect back to mineral imbalance 💡 The emotional and spiritual layers behind what’s happening in the body—and how tuning into those can support real healing 💡 Simple ways to shift your diet, routines, and awareness to support mineral balance

This episode is an invitation to start seeing your body with more clarity and curiosity. When we understand what’s going on under the surface, we can finally give our body the support it’s been asking for.

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We’re back with another episode in our functional testing series, and today we’re diving into one of the most talked-about tests in the hormone world—the DUTCH test (aka Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones).

If you’re thinking about or getting recommended to do a DUTCH test you are going to want to listen to this first, because in this episode of The Hormone Happy Hour I’m breaking down:

💡 What the DUTCH test actually measures (hint: it’s way more than just hormone levels) 🔥 How it reveals important info about your adrenals, inflammation, stress patterns, and metabolism 📅 When the right time is to take it—and when it’s not helpful 🚫 The biggest mistakes I see with using DUTCH tests 💛 Why it’s such a powerful tool for fertility, energy, and overall hormone health

We also chat about what it looks like to take this kind of information and build a personalized strategy that supports your unique body—no guesswork, no one-size-fits-all advice.

If you're curious about functional hormone testing or you’ve been wondering if the DUTCH test is worth it, this episode will give you all the clarity you need.

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What Your Minerals Are Trying to Tell You (And Why a Hair Test Might Just Be the Missing Link)

In this episode, we’re continuing our functional lab testing series with one of my absolute favorite tools: the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test.

I know lab testing can feel a little overwhelming—especially when you’ve been told everything looks “normal” but you still don’t feel right. That’s where HTMA comes in.

We’re diving into: 🧠 How minerals influence everything—your metabolism, energy, stress response, and organ function 🌿 Why blood work isn’t always the whole picture (and why mineral testing goes deeper) 💥 What it means when symptoms show up on the surface—but the root cause is hiding underneath 🌸 How emotional and spiritual health tie into physical balance 📋 Real-life examples from clients who’ve used HTMA to get answers and finally feel like themselves again

I’m breaking it all down in simple, clear language—and sharing why this test is one of the most affordable, insightful ways to understand what your body’s really asking for. We also end the episode with a little blessing—because your words hold power, and I want this to be a space where you feel encouraged, equipped, and seen.

If you’ve been feeling off, stuck, or are just curious about what’s going on under the surface you are going to love this episode.Because healing isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about understanding the story your body is telling you.

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