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The Michele Broad Show, formally Well Women Healthy Lifestyle, is hosted by Certified Nurse Practitioner, Michele Broad. Michele Broad is the go-to wellness whisperer for powerhouse women. A certified women's health nurse practitioner turned online coach, she's on a mission to help busy professionals ditch burnout and reclaim their energy—without fads, fluff, or overwhelm. Whether she's podcasting, coaching, or curating a feel-good subscription box, Michele makes wellness simple, strategic, and totally doable. She bridges the gap between health and hustle, teaching high-achievers how to thrive in their bodies and their businesses. With a voice that's both nurturing and no-nonsense, she empowers women to take the driver's seat in their healthcare journey. Think: smart routines, science-backed strategies, and a serious dose of self-love.. With new guests and thought provoking topics, we are sure you will be inspired on your personal health journey and will benefit in a big way.

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The Michele Broad Show, formally Well Women Healthy Lifestyle, is hosted by Certified Nurse Practitioner, Michele Broad. Michele Broad is the go-to wellness whisperer for powerhouse women. A certified women's health nurse practitioner turned online coach, she's on a mission to help busy professionals ditch burnout and reclaim their energy—without fads, fluff, or overwhelm. Whether she's podcasting, coaching, or curating a feel-good subscription box, Michele makes wellness simple, strategic, and totally doable. She bridges the gap between health and hustle, teaching high-achievers how to thrive in their bodies and their businesses. With a voice that's both nurturing and no-nonsense, she empowers women to take the driver's seat in their healthcare journey. Think: smart routines, science-backed strategies, and a serious dose of self-love.. With new guests and thought provoking topics, we are sure you will be inspired on your personal health journey and will benefit in a big way.

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#50 Why Perimenopause Feels So Confusing

4/22/2026
Perimenopause is suddenly everywhere. You are hearing about it in conversations, seeing it across social media, and beginning to recognize pieces of your own experience in what other women are describing. But even with all of this information, many women still feel unsure, not because they are not paying attention, but because what they are hearing does not fully match what they are experiencing. In this episode, we slow the conversation down and look at what is actually happening beneath the surface, so you can begin to understand your body in a way that feels grounded, clear, and connected to your own experience rather than dependent on someone else to interpret it for you. What We Talk About Why perimenopause has become such a prominent conversation right now and what is driving this shift The difference between hearing information and truly understanding what your body is doing Why you may feel "off" even if your experience does not match what you have been told to expect How your ability to manage a full life may have made these changes harder to recognize earlier Why more information is not always creating more clarity—and what to focus on instead The beginning of learning how to interpret your body's signals in a way that builds confidence and trust

Duration:00:22:53

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#49 You're Not Stressed…You're Carrying More Than Your Body Can Recover From

4/14/2026
There is a version of stress that doesn't look like stress. It doesn't show up as overwhelm or breakdown. It shows up as you still functioning… still leading… still getting things done… while quietly feeling like something is off. In this episode, we're shifting the way we understand stress, especially as high-achieving women who are used to adapting, pushing through, and carrying more than we realize. Because what most women call "normal" is often a body that has been operating in a chronic override state for far too long. What We're Talking About Why stress doesn't always feel obvious and how it builds quietly over time The difference between burnout and what I call physiological drift How functioning at a high level can actually mask fatigue and depletion Why your energy, focus, and patience may feel different lately What's happening in your body when stress becomes chronic Why rest alone is not restoring your energy The difference between stress management and true recovery How stress subtly impacts your leadership, decision-making, and clarity What You Might Be Noticing (But Haven't Named Yet) The Deeper Conversation We move beyond surface-level stress advice and talk about what is actually happening inside your body. How chronic stress affects cortisol and your nervous system Why your body shifts into conservation mode under sustained pressure The impact of stress on cognition, mood, and hormonal balance Why women experience stress differently and often more physically This is not about mindset alone. This is about how your physiology is being asked to operate every day. We also talk about Simple Ways to Start Supporting Your System

Duration:00:18:39

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#48 You're Not Off Track….You're Out of Sync With Your Body

4/7/2026
There's a moment many high-achieving women experience that's hard to explain. You're still showing up. Still performing. Still getting things done. But something feels… off. Your energy isn't as reliable. Your focus takes more effort. Decisions feel heavier than they used to. And because you're still functioning, it's easy to assume you just need to be more disciplined… more consistent… more on track. But what if that's not the issue? In this episode, we're shifting the conversation. You're not off track. You're out of sync with your body. And once you understand what that actually means, everything starts to make more sense. In This Episode, I Talk About: Why high-achieving women often feel "off" but can't explain why The difference between being off track vs. being out of sync How your body actually responds to stress, hormones, and daily demands Why discipline stops working the way it used to What your energy, focus, and capacity are really trying to tell you How to start working with your body instead of constantly overriding it Join the Workshop: Lead From a Well Body If this episode resonated with you and you're realizing something feels off but you can't quite pinpoint why, this is exactly where we start. Inside the Lead From a Well Body workshop, we break down: How your body is actually driving your energy, focus, and leadership Why your current approach feels harder than it used to And what small, informed shifts begin to change how you feel and perform Connect + Continue the Conversation If this episode spoke to you, I'd love to hear what resonated most. Come share your thoughts or takeaways with me on Instagram, or send this episode to a woman in your life who might need to hear this right now. If You Enjoyed This Episode Take a moment to follow, rate, and review the podcast. It helps more women find these conversations and start understanding their bodies in a completely different way.

Duration:00:22:06

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#47 Why High-Achieving Women Don't Realize They're Running on Empty

3/31/2026
You're still showing up. Still performing. Still getting everything done. So you assume… you're fine. But what if the reason you haven't questioned how you feel is because you're still functioning? In this episode, I'm talking about the version of exhaustion that doesn't look like burnout, but quietly changes how you think, lead, and show up every day. Because for high-achieving women, burnout doesn't always look like collapse. It looks like continuing… at a cost. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why high-achieving women often miss the early signs of burnout The difference between stress, burnout, and what I call high-functioning depletion How productivity can mask what's actually happening in your body The subtle shifts you may be normalizing (irritability, decision fatigue, mental load) Why rest hasn't fully restored your energy or clarity What your body may be trying to signal before things escalate If This Episode Resonated, You Might Notice: You're getting everything done… but it takes more effort than it used to You feel mentally tired even when your schedule hasn't changed Small decisions feel heavier than they should You're more reactive, impatient, or easily overwhelmed Rest helps temporarily… but doesn't fully reset you Ready for the Next Step? If you've been telling yourself you're fine because you're still functioning… this is exactly where we start. Inside my workshop: Lead From a Well Body I'll walk you through how your body is actually operating under pressure and what to do when your energy, focus, and resilience don't match your ambition.

Duration:00:16:04

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#46 Why Women Wake Up at 3 AM in Midlife

3/25/2026
Waking up in the middle of the night, especially around two or three in the morning, is something many women begin to experience in their forties. It can feel confusing, frustrating, and often completely unexplained. In this episode, we walk through what is actually happening in your body during these early morning wake-ups and why they are rarely random. Instead of viewing this as a sleep problem, we need to reframe it as a signal from the body that something is being regulated overnight. Drawing from her clinical experience, Michele explains how shifts in blood sugar, cortisol rhythms, hormonal changes, and sleep architecture can all influence why the body becomes more alert during the night. She also shares why these changes often begin in midlife and how the brain becomes more sensitive to these internal shifts. This conversation offers a new way to understand your body's patterns so you can stop second guessing what is happening and begin working with your physiology instead of against it. In This Episode Michele explores • why waking up at 3 AM is a common midlife experience • how overnight blood sugar changes can trigger wakefulness • the role cortisol plays in your sleep and wake cycle • why hormonal shifts make the brain more sensitive during midlife • how sleep functions as a time for regulation, not just rest • what your body may be trying to stabilize while you sleep • why these wake-ups are often signals, not problems Key Takeaway Waking up in the middle of the night is often your body's way of regulating energy, hormones, and internal rhythms. When you understand what your body is doing, you can support it more effectively and restore more consistent, restful sleep. Continue the Conversation If this topic resonates with you, Michele will expand on these concepts inside the free Lead From a Well Body workshop, where she will be teaching how your biology influences your energy, clarity, and leadership capacity. Workshop Link Connect With Michele Website michelebroad.com

Duration:00:15:08

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#45 The Quiet Changes High-Achieving Women Notice in Their 40s

3/18/2026
Something subtle begins to shift for many high-achieving women in their 40s. It is not dramatic. It is not obvious. And it is often dismissed or misunderstood. In this episode, we are talking about the quiet physiological changes that begin to impact energy, mental clarity, stress tolerance, and confidence during midlife. If you have ever felt like something in your body or brain is different but could not fully explain it, this conversation will help you make sense of what you are experiencing. More importantly, it will help you understand that this is not a personal failure. It is a biological transition that requires a different kind of support. In This Episode, We Cover Why energy starts to feel less predictable in your 40s The real reason mental clarity can feel different How stress tolerance shifts even when your life has not changed Why so many women misinterpret these changes as a loss of confidence The hidden pattern of women being dismissed or gaslit when they bring up these symptoms What is actually happening beneath the surface from a physiological perspective If this episode resonated with you, this is exactly why I created the Lead From a Well Body Workshop. Because leadership is not just mindset. Your physiology shapes how you think, how you respond to pressure, and how sustainable your success actually feels. When you understand what your body is asking for, everything begins to make more sense. Workshop Link

Duration:00:19:07

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#44 Why Women Over 40 Start Second Guessing Themselves

3/10/2026
Many successful women begin noticing subtle shifts sometime in their forties. Decisions take longer, focus feels less steady, and moments of self-doubt appear where confidence once felt automatic. In this episode, I explore why these experiences are often misunderstood as confidence problems when they are actually signals from the body. Midlife brings changes to the biological systems that support the brain, including blood sugar regulation, hormone fluctuations, sleep patterns, and metabolic resilience. Drawing from my clinical experience in women's health, I explain how these physiological shifts can influence cognitive clarity, decision-making, and emotional steadiness. She also shares why so many capable women interpret these changes as personal shortcomings when in reality their biology is simply adapting to a new stage of life. Understanding how the body supports the brain can help women restore clarity, confidence, and sustainable leadership energy. In This Episode I discusses • why many high-achieving women begin second guessing themselves during midlife • how blood sugar stability influences focus and decision making • the neurological transition that happens in the female brain during perimenopause • how thyroid function affects mental stamina and cognitive endurance • why sleep plays a critical role in brain repair and clarity • how natural biological rhythms influence energy and leadership capacity • why these changes are often misinterpreted as a loss of confidence

Duration:00:18:03

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#43 High-Functioning Burnout: When Your Nervous System Never Gets to Clock Out

2/25/2026
There's a kind of burnout that doesn't look like collapse. You're still showing up. Still producing. Still leading. Still holding it all together. But your nervous system never truly powers down. In this episode, I'm unpacking high-functioning burnout, the modern stress pattern that doesn't always register as stress but quietly impacts your hormones, sleep, cycle symptoms, cognitive clarity, and decision fatigue. We Talk about: Why burnout often begins with cognitive overload, not breakdown How constant low-level activation disrupts cortisol and progesterone rhythms Why decision fatigue is one of the earliest warning signs The difference between stress reduction and stress completion Practical, science-backed nervous system resets that go beyond "sleep more" and "drink more water" How sustainable leadership energy starts with regulation, not hustle This is not a self-care trend conversation. This is a leadership physiology conversation. If you've ever thought, "I'm fine… I'm just tired," this episode may put language to what your body has been trying to communicate. If this resonates, explore how we rebuild sustainable energy and hormone stability inside Well Women Rx, Join the waitlist here

Duration:00:24:21

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#42 5 Everyday Habits That Disrupt Hormones, Even If They Seem Healthy

2/10/2026
If your hormones have felt "off," PMS has gotten louder, or your energy feels unpredictable — this episode is for you. In today's conversation, Michele shares 5 everyday hormone disruptors that many high-achieving women don't recognize as disruptors at all… because they often look like "healthy," responsible, normal life. This is a gentle, grounded wake-up call, not about perfection, fear, or quick fixes, but about awareness, steadiness, and learning what your body has been trying to communicate all along. In this episode, we cover: Why hormone imbalance often comes from hidden daily patterns, not dramatic health mistakes The "healthy" habits that can quietly backfire hormonally How your nervous system and hormones are deeply connected The difference between discipline and deprivation when it comes to fueling your body Why high-achieving women often carry invisible hormonal stress Simple awareness shifts that can create real balance over time Free Resource: Know Your Body: Understand Your Hormones, Know Your symptoms Want to uncover what might be quietly draining your balance? If you're craving deeper support, not gimmicks, not overpromising, but steady, provider-led guidance for hormone balance and daily wellness rhythms… Well Women Rx is where we build that together. Join the membership waitlist here:

Duration:00:12:43

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#41 Environmental Changes for Long-Lasting Habit Change

2/4/2026
Why do healthy habits feel so hard to stick to even when you know exactly what to do? In this episode, women's health provider Michele Broad explains why environmental changes for long-lasting habit change are far more effective than relying on motivation or discipline alone. Instead of pushing harder, this conversation explores how your surroundings quietly shape your hormones, energy, stress levels, and daily decisions. You'll learn how your kitchen, workspace, and self-care setup influence cortisol, blood sugar balance, and nervous system regulation and how small, realistic environmental shifts can make habits feel easier and more sustainable over time. This episode is for high-achieving women who are tired of starting over, blaming themselves, and forcing routines that don't fit real life. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why willpower isn't the reason habits don't stick How your environment sends constant signals to your hormones The role cortisol and blood sugar play in consistency and energy How to design a kitchen that supports hormone balance Why clutter increases stress and drains focus How visibility impacts self-care habits Simple environmental shifts that reduce friction and burnout

Duration:00:22:53

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#40 Simple Ways to Make Your Wellness Routine Feel Good Again: Without Burning Yourself Out

1/27/2026
If your wellness routine feels more like another obligation than actual support, you're not doing anything wrong, you're likely just overdue for an update. In this episode, we're talking about simple, realistic ways to make your wellness routine feel good again, without adding more rules, pressure, or perfection. This is about learning how to work with your body instead of forcing habits that no longer fit your energy, hormones, or season of life. We explore why flexibility matters more than discipline, how joy and rest directly support your nervous system and hormones, and why evolving your routine can actually improve your clarity, focus, and professional performance. This conversation is especially for women who are capable, driven, and successful, yet quietly tired of routines that feel rigid, boring, or disconnected from real life. Inside this episode, we cover: Why wellness routines stop working and how hormones play a role How rigid habits quietly drain energy, motivation, and focus The difference between habits that look "healthy" and ones that feel nourishing Why joy and rest are non-negotiable for sustainable energy How flexible routines support better decision-making and leadership Simple ways to refresh your routine without starting over This episode is an invitation to let wellness evolve with you, so it actually supports the life and work you're building. 00:00 When Wellness Starts Feeling Like Another Job Why routines that once worked can suddenly feel heavy, rigid, or draining and why that's not a failure. 02:30 Why Wellness Routines Stop Working Over Time How hormones, stress, and life seasons change what your body actually needs. 05:30 The Honest Check-In: What's No Longer Supporting You How to recognize habits that feel forced and why letting go creates alignment, not regression. 08:30 Joy Is Not Optional: The Missing Piece in Most Wellness Routines Why joy regulates your nervous system and improves energy, motivation, and resilience. 12:00 Nourishing vs. "Good for You": Listening to Your Body's Feedback How to tell the difference between trendy wellness habits and practices that truly support your energy. 15:00 Letting Go of Rigid Rules Without Losing Momentum Why flexibility matters more than perfection for hormones, focus, and sustainability. 18:00 Variety, Rest, and the Power of Rotation How rotating practices and guilt-free rest prevent burnout and restore clarity. 21:30 Reconnecting With Your Original Why How remembering why you started helps realign wellness with your real life and goals. 23:30 Wellness That Evolves With You Why adaptable, body-led routines create lasting energy and better professional presence.

Duration:00:23:38

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#39 Hormones, Energy & Why Women Feel Off

1/20/2026
Lately, it feels like everyone is talking about hormones, energy, metabolism, and feeling "off." In this solo episode, Michele unpacks why this conversation is everywhere right now and why it's not just another wellness trend. With humor, clarity, and real talk, she explains what's actually happening in women's bodies, why so many women blame themselves for biological shifts, and how learning to listen (instead of pushing harder) can change the way you move through your day. This episode isn't about fixing yourself. It's about understanding your body and letting that understanding make everything else feel a little lighter. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why hormones, metabolism, and energy are dominating women's health conversations right now What "feeling off" really means—and why it's not a personal failure How hormonal and metabolic shifts quietly influence focus, patience, and emotional regulation Why women don't need more wellness pressure—they need more awareness A gentler, more sustainable way to approach your health without overhauling your life If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who's been saying, "I don't feel bad, but I don't feel like myself either." Grab your Free Copy of : Know your body: Understand Your Hormones; Know Your Symptoms Get on the Well Women Rx waitlist

Duration:00:22:10

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#38 How to Build Energy Into Your Day Like a Business System

1/13/2026
What if your energy didn't depend on motivation, caffeine, or pushing harder, but on systems that quietly support you every day? In this episode, I'm reframing energy the same way high-performing businesses approach growth: through structure, sustainability, and smart inputs, not hustle. You'll learn why treating your body like a reactive machine keeps you drained, and how small, strategic shifts can restore clarity, focus, and stamina without adding more to your plate. We break down the parallels between business systems and human energy systems, explore the most overlooked energy drains, and walk through simple, realistic ways to build energy into your day, starting exactly where you are. You'll also hear a real client story that highlights how energy decline often shows up socially before we're willing to admit it ourselves and what changes actually made a difference. In this episode, we cover: Why energy needs a system, not willpower The business-system lens that changes how women approach wellness Simple daily inputs that increase energy with minimal effort The quiet habits that drain energy without obvious warning signs A real-life client story and what shifted her energy fast How to stop earning rest and start designing sustainable vitality This episode is for the woman who's successful on paper but knows something feels off and is ready to work with her body instead of against it. Episode Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Why Energy Should Be Treated Like a System Why motivation-based wellness fails and what businesses get right that women often miss with their health. 03:45 – Business Systems vs. Human Energy Systems The direct parallels between sustainable business growth and sustainable daily energy. 08:10 – Why Most Women Are Running on Invisible Deficits How energy quietly drains long before burnout shows up. 11:30 – The Small Inputs That Create Big Energy Shifts Sunlight, hydration, breathing room, environment, and why they matter biologically. 17:05 – Client Story: When Friends Notice Before You Do Miranda's story and how subtle changes restored her energy and presence. 22:10 – The Energy Drains You Might Be Missing Stress, skipped meals, shallow breathing, screens, and why they cost more than you think. 27:40 – Why Energy Improves With Structure, Not Effort How to stop pushing harder and start designing smarter. 31:00 – Final Takeaway: Energy Is an Investment, Not a Reward The mindset shift that changes everything about how women lead, work, and live. If this perspective resonates, you might also want to explore these blogs/podcasts: Maximize Your Day with Simple Energy Boosts Nervous System Practices for High-Achievers with Lisa Dominy If you're ready to stop running on fumes and start building energy into your day then this work continues inside Well Women Rx Membership- get on the waitlist here

Duration:00:36:18

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#37 Why Your Body Is Your Best Business Strategy

1/7/2026
What if the most overlooked asset in your business, career, or leadership wasn't another strategy, system, or productivity tool, but your body? In this foundational episode, Michele sets the tone for 2026 and introduces the philosophy behind the BioAligned Woman(™). Drawing from decades as a women's health provider and hundreds of real conversations with high-achieving women, this episode reframes health as a leadership advantage, not a personal side project. If you've ever felt successful on paper but exhausted in your body… this conversation will change how you think about energy, performance, and longevity. In This Episode, We Cover: Why women's bodies are not obstacles, but intelligent data systems How hustle culture clashes with female biology (and what to do instead) The hidden cost of ignoring energy, stress, and hormonal signals Why energy is the most important KPI most women never track How hormones, nervous system health, and leadership performance are connected What it means to lead with your biology instead of overriding it Key Takeaways: Your symptoms are feedback, not flaws Women do not operate on linear productivity cycles and shouldn't be expected to Burnout isn't a personal failure; it's a biological warning sign Regulated nervous systems create clearer, more sustainable leadership Health is not a maintenance task, it's infrastructure for success If this episode resonated, stay with us. This is the foundation for everything that comes next. Subscribe to the podcast Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it Join The Well Women RX Membership Waitlist Grab Our Free Guide: Know Your Body: Understand Your Hormones, Know Your Symptoms

Duration:00:26:08

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#36 What a Year of Growth, Healing, and Leadership: A Look Back at the Podcast in 2025

12/4/2025
As we close out our final episode of the year, I want to pause and say this: your presence here matters more than you know. Every download, every message, every moment you chose to spend with this show tells me that women are ready for a new conversation around their health, their energy, and their leadership. This podcast isn't just content for me, it's a movement. And you're a part of it. As we plan for 2026, my team and I are intentionally shaping what's next, and we want your voice in the room. Tell us what you need, what you're craving, and how we can serve you even more powerfully in the year ahead. Your feedback truly guides the direction of this podcast. Thank you for being here, for showing up for yourself, and for letting me be a small part of your wellness and leadership journey. I cannot wait to grow with you in 2026.

Duration:00:05:35

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#35 The Blood Sugar–Hormone Connection Every Woman Needs to Know

11/25/2025
The Blood Sugar–Hormone Connection Every Woman Needs to Know In today's episode, I'm breaking down why so many high achieving women are exhausted despite doing everything right sleeping 7 to 9 hours, taking magnesium, eating well, working out, staying hydrated and still waking up tired. The truth? Fatigue in your late 30s, 40s, and 50s is rarely a sleep problem. It's a blood sugar and hormone physiology problem, and almost no one is talking about it. This includes the often ignored link between blood sugar and fatigue, especially as women move through perimenopause. In this eye opening episode, I explain: why blood sugar instability triggers fatigue even with perfect sleep and how women's blood sugar balance shifts during perimenopause how estrogen fluctuation alters insulin sensitivity and makes energy more unpredictable why cortisol and blood sugar spikes from stress tank energy faster than sugar itself how progesterone and blood sugar regulation form the emotion triangle so many women feel in midlife how nighttime glucose crashes and night sweats blood sugar swings cause early waking how perimenopause fatigue is tied to subtle mitochondrial shifts most women feel long before any obvious period changes why stabilizing blood sugar is the number one hormone strategy for busy women and how it helps prevent the classic perimenopause energy crashes This episode will help you understand exactly why your energy feels inconsistent and what you can do this week to feel more stable, clear, and grounded in your body. Links Mentioned: Join the Well Women Rx Membership Waitlist Follow Michele on Instagram for daily hormone and women's leadership content

Duration:00:18:39

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#34 Ask Michele: Why You're Tired, Stressed, and Feeling "Off" And What Your Body Is Really Trying to Tell You

11/11/2025
In today's episode, we're having a real, honest coffee chat—the kind where you finally get to say what you've actually been feeling. We're diving into the questions I hear from high-achieving women every single day who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and confused by the way their bodies are responding to stress, pace, and life. If you've been saying things like: "I am tired no matter how much I sleep." "My body doesn't bounce back the way it used to." "I feel like something is off and no one is helping me figure out what." …then this episode is going to feel like someone finally speaking your language. We're unpacking what happens when burnout vs dysregulation starts showing up in your body, and how that connects to women's hormone imbalance fatigue. You'll learn why you might be feeling tired but slept well, and what that really means for your nervous system dysregulation symptoms. We cover: • How to tell the difference between stress symptoms and hormone imbalance • The four systems your body uses to restore energy while you sleep • Why you can be sleeping but not restoring • Why your body may feel like it's slowing down even if nothing has changed externally • Simple, realistic women's energy restoration practices that actually help you feel like yourself again • How to advocate for yourself and speak to your doctor without getting dismissed If you've ever asked yourself, "Why am I tired all the time?" — this conversation will finally make it make sense. This episode is about understanding your body, not fighting her. Because your body isn't working against you, she's trying to get your attention. WELL WOMEN RX WAITLIST If this episode felt like clarity and relief and you want guidance, structure, and support in rebuilding your energy and hormone balance in a sustainable, woman-honoring way, join the Well Women Rx waitlist. We reopen soon → Join the Waitlist: [link here] RESOURCES MENTIONED Follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/michelebroadnp Free Hormone & Energy Education Newsletter

Duration:00:20:16

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#33 The Confidence Blueprint Hidden In Your Hormones

11/4/2025
In today's episode, I'm discussing something women have never been taught and that is that confidence isn't just mindset, motivation, or "being bold." Confidence is a biochemical state rooted in your hormones and nervous system. We're diving deep into how hormones and confidence in women are connected and why understanding your body's chemistry can change the way you see yourself. If you've been feeling More emotional than usual Easily overwhelmed Less clear or decisive Like you're second-guessing yourself Or just not fully like you… This episode will help you understand why and what to do about it. I break down the hormone confidence connection in real world, woman-to-woman language, so you can finally see the patterns your body has been trying to show you. You'll learn how hormone imbalance symptoms in women often show up as self-doubt, low motivation, or mood changes that have nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with your biochemistry. We'll talk about How estrogen supports creativity and verbal confidence How progesterone and emotional health are deeply linked, helping you feel calm, steady, and centered How cortisol and self-doubt go hand in hand when stress hormones hijack your ability to trust yourself How thyroid hormones determine motivation and mental clarity And why confidence comes back naturally when your biology feels safe This is the episode you will come back to again and again, especially on the days you ask yourself, "Why don't I feel like myself?" Ready to rebuild confidence from the inside out? Join the Well Women Rx Membership Waitlist and learn how to support your hormones, energy, and nervous system daily in simple, doable ways.

Duration:00:25:35

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#32 Pelvic Floor Health, Bladder Leaks, and Hormones: What Every Woman Needs to Know

10/28/2025
If you've ever leaked a little when you sneezed, laughed, jumped, or ran and brushed it off as "normal," this episode is for you. Light bladder leakage in women isn't just a postpartum or aging issue — it's often a sign your pelvic floor health and hormones need attention. Pelvic floor dysfunction can show up at any age, and your body, your pelvic muscles, and even your hormones are asking for support. In this episode, I'm going to break down what pelvic floor health actually means, why leaks happen, how hormones like estrogen and progesterone play a huge role in perimenopause and bladder control, and what you can do — both at home and medically — to heal. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What the Pelvic Floor Really Is (and Why Leaks Happen) The Hormonal Connection: Estrogen, Progesterone, and Bladder Control Pelvic floor exercises for bladder leaks you can start today When to Seek Medical Help + Proven Treatment Options How local vaginal estrogen therapy can support tissue healing and bladder control The Whole-Body Approach: Strength Training, Gut Health, Hormones, and Nervous System Key Takeaway: Bladder leaks may be common, but they're not a "normal" sentence you have to accept. With the right support — including breathwork, strength training, hormone balance, and natural treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction — your body can recover. Resources Mentioned: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Directory (PelvicRehab.com or APTA Women's Health Section) Hormone Testing Options (saliva, serum, or DUTCH test — work with a licensed provider) Well Women Rx Membership Waitlist – Learn how to align your health, hormones, and energy If this episode resonated with you, send it to a friend who needs to hear she's not alone. Want personalized support and tools like this? Join the waitlist for Well Women Rx, your roadmap to hormones, energy, and pelvic health you can trust.

Duration:00:19:31

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#31 Thyroid Symptoms but Normal Labs? Here’s Why

10/22/2025
Are you exhausted, gaining weight, struggling to focus, or just not feeling like yourself — even though your thyroid labs are “normal”? You're not alone, and you're not crazy. In this episode, we’re diving deep into why you can have thyroid symptoms but normal labs, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. We’ll break down the concept of cellular hypothyroidism—where your thyroid hormones aren’t being used effectively at the cellular level—and how that’s often missed by conventional testing. You’ll learn about thyroid hormone resistance, how cortisol and thyroid function are deeply connected, and why many women experiencing hypothyroid symptoms are actually dealing with a broader hormone imbalance. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why you might have normal TSH but still tired, bloated, foggy, or low energy The true role of your thyroid—it’s a responder, not the mastermind How stress, cortisol, blood sugar, gut health, and estrogen/progesterone imbalance affect thyroid function What cellular hypothyroidism looks like in real life and why traditional labs often miss it The 5 key areas to address when your labs say you're "fine" but you don’t feel fine What changes you can expect at 30, 60, and 90 days when you support your hormones the right way You'll also hear real client stories, examples of hormone imbalance and thyroid dysfunction in women, and actionable steps to take right now to reclaim your energy and clarity. If this episode felt like I was speaking directly to what you're going through—if your labs are "normal" but you know something is off—join us in Well Women Rx. This is where we help you decode your hormones, rebalance your system, and finally feel like yourself again. Join the membership waitlist here Grab the free Thyroid Support Daily Checklist by heading to episode 20 here and filling out the form.

Duration:00:27:49