Episode 100: Balance Your Hormones with Jessica Shand + 100th Episode Giveaway!
Are your hormones making you tired? You’re not alone. In this special 100th episode of The Goode Health Podcast, registered nutritionist and women’s health expert Jessica Shand, author of The Hormone Balance Handbook, joins host Nicole Goode to break down how stress and cortisol can throw your hormones off balance, and what you can do to fix it naturally.
If you’ve been struggling with low energy, stubborn weight gain, poor sleep, or burnout, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. You’ll learn how cortisol impacts your hormones, how to support your adrenals, and how to rebuild your energy through nutrition, supplements, and simple daily habits that restore hormonal harmony.
This episode answers questions like:
“How to balance cortisol naturally”
“Why am I tired all the time even with enough sleep?”
“Signs of hormonal imbalance in women”
“Natural supplements for adrenal fatigue”
“Non-toxic products for hormone health”
“Foods that balance hormones”
Plus, to celebrate 100 episodes of The Goode Health Podcast, we’re running an exciting giveaway! You can win a free health consultation with Nicole, a W-Wellness supplement gift card, or copies of Nicole and Jessica’s books. Tune in now to discover how to reset your hormones naturally, reduce stress, and reclaim your energy!
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Timestamps:
[03:30] - Everyday Signs of Hormone Imbalance and Cortisol Overload
Learn the physical and emotional symptoms that reveal when stress hormones like cortisol are disrupting your body, from poor sleep and mood swings to midsection weight gain.
[08:40] - Running on Stress: from “Busy” to Burnout
Discover the difference between being productive and being in chronic stress mode, and how long-term burnout leads to low cortisol and hormone dysregulation.
[12:30] - Supplements and Nutrition to Rebalance Hormones Naturally
Nicole and Jessica discuss key vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens for restoring hormone health, from magnesium and vitamin C to B-complex and rhodiola.
[17:15] - Lifestyle Habits That Cause Cellular Burnout
Identify the daily habits draining your energy, such as under-eating, over-exercising, or irregular meals. Learn how to nourish your body back to balance.
[24:30] - More Supplements for Energy and Hormone Support
Explore additional energy-boosting supplements like CoQ10, Omega-3s, and adaptogens to support mitochondrial and adrenal health.
[26:40] - Autoimmunity and Hormone Cycles in Women
Understand the connection between autoimmune conditions, menstrual cycles, and hormone fluctuations — and how to stabilise your immune system naturally.
[32:00] - Environmental Toxins and Endocrine Disruptors
Practical, evidence-based swaps to reduce your exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals in your home, skincare, and cleaning products.
[39:00] - Top 4 Practical Steps to Rebalance Hormones
Jessica shares her four essential habits for hormone health, including consistent sleep, balanced meals, and stress reduction techniques you can start today.
“There is such a big difference between being busy and being burnt out. And I think it is so normalised, we’re spinning so many different plates. We’re looking after people, we are doing all of the things. And actually, we’re bloody well good at doing all the things. But, it’s quite hard to pull yourself out of that. And I’ve been there before, I was almost addicted to being busy”
Essential learnings from this episode…
Your cortisol levels affect every hormone in your body. Chronic stress can disrupt your thyroid, reproductive, and hunger hormones, leading to fatigue, mood swings, and stubborn weight gain.
There’s a difference between being busy and being burnt out. Burnout isn’t just mental, it’s physical. When you’re constantly “on,” your adrenals can no longer produce balanced cortisol.
Balancing hormones starts with blood sugar stability. Regular, protein-rich meals are the foundation for hormone regulation, steady energy, and better mood.
Supplements can support — but not replace — lifestyle change. Nutrients like vitamin C, magnesium, B vitamins, and adaptogens (like rhodiola or ashwagandha) help restore adrenal and hormonal function.
Environmental toxins can disrupt hormones daily. Swapping to non-toxic cleaners, aluminum-free deodorants, and glass or steel containers reduces endocrine disruptor exposure.
Rest, light exposure, and hydration are underrated hormone hacks. Sleep, morning sunlight, and electrolyte-rich hydration help reset your circadian rhythm and support long-term hormone balance.
EPISODE 100
Important links & mentions from this episode
FREE Optimal Supplement Guide. Use NICOLE20
Head to Instagram to enter the GIVEAWAY! @goode_health
Connect with Jess Shand
Instagram: @jessicashand_
Jessica’s Product Swaps for Reducing Endocrine Disruptors
Book: “The Hormone Balance Handbook”
Supplements outside W-Wellness:
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AKT Deodorant Balm
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