Beautifully Balanced

If you've ever wondered how ancient wisdom can support you in your struggle with hormonal issues, this episode is for you. In this episode, Sarah sits down with renowned Ayurvedic practitioner, teacher, and bestselling author Kate O'Donnell to explore how Ayurveda views women's health, hormones, digestion, aging, and vitality through every stage of life. Together, they discuss why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies, how digestive health influences hormonal balance, and what simple Ayurvedic practices can help you feel more nourished, resilient, and grounded. Tune in to learn how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can help you support your hormones naturally, strengthen your digestion, cultivate resilience, and create a deeper relationship with your body throughout every season of life. 04:45 Kate's Journey into Ayurveda 07:30 Ayurveda vs. Western Medicine 12:15 Why Digestion is the Foundation of Hormone Health 15:45 Stress, Lifestyle & Hormonal Balance 16:30 The Digestive-Hormone Connection 19:15 Women's Health in Your 30s 23:45 Preparing for Perimenopause & Your 40s 28:30 Nourishment, Healthy Fats & Seasonal Cleansing 34:15 Abhyanga & Nervous System Healing 35:45 Aging, Wisdom & Spiritual Growth 39:00 India Retreats with Kate O'Donnell This conversation offers a refreshing perspective on women's health that goes beyond symptom management and lab results. You'll learn how Ayurveda views the body as an interconnected system, why digestion is considered the foundation of health, and how to support yourself through your 30s, 40s, menopause, and beyond with greater ease and awareness.  💬 Want to go deeper? Learn about my signature 3 month program: Beautifully Balanced ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠. Or click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a zero-pressure Free Holistic Chat, and tell me what you're working on. I love hearing from you! 🎧 Listen + Subscribe Find Beautifully Balanced on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, or your favorite podcast app. Search: Beautifully Balanced with Sarah Teeple

If you’ve been curious about hormone testing and wondering whether data could finally give you real answers, this episode is for you. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones), why it can be more revealing than standard bloodwork, and how it helps identify root causes so you can stop trying “a hundred different things” that don’t work (hint: because they aren't right for your biochemistry!). Tune in to learn how targeted hormone data can help you stop guessing, prioritize what to address first, and feel your best naturally. 01:01 Why Hormone Testing (and the DUTCH Test) Can Finally Bring Clarity 03:31 Dried Urine Testing Explained 04:46 Sex Hormones 101 05:38 Estrogen Metabolites 07:03 Methylation & Cellular Detox 08:18 Androgens + Stress Hormones 10:55 Thyroid, Melatonin & Organic Acids 13:48 Who the DUTCH Test Is (and Isn’t) For 19:06 How to Take the DUTCH at Home 22:34 Reading the 4-Point Cortisol Curve This episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope—because hormone imbalance, perimenopause, and menopause aren’t the end of the story. They are the beginning of a whole new chapter of balance and vitality. 💬 Want to go deeper? Learn about my signature 3 month program: Beautifully Balanced ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠. Or click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a zero-pressure Free Holistic Chat, and tell me what you're working on. I love hearing from you! 🎧 Listen + Subscribe Find Beautifully Balanced on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, or your favorite podcast app. Search: Beautifully Balanced with Sarah Teeple

Today we dive into Ayurvedic Wisdom and Emotional Insights around food cravings. Uncover the underlying emotional causes of food cravings and stress eating. Sarah combines the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern functional medicine to help you understand the significance of different types of cravings and guides you through a four-step process to address them. This method will help you find balance in your life and a loving relationship with your body. Key takeaways include the connection between emotions and cravings for different tastes, the importance of balancing upstream hormones, and the impact of cravings on overall wellbeing. Tune in to learn how to break free from unhealthy eating habits and embrace a vibrant, balanced lifestyle.  1:05 Understanding Food Cravings2:29 The Impact of Cravings on Health5:14 Decoding Emotional Cravings8:43 Ayurveda and Cravings15:14 Four-Step Process to Address Cravings This episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope—because stress hormone exhaustion isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of a whole new chapter of balance and vitality. 💬 Want to go deeper? Learn about my signature 3 month program: Beautifully Balanced ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠! Or click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a zero-pressure Free Holistic Chat, and tell me what you're working on. I love hearing from you! 🎧 Listen + Subscribe Find Beautifully Balanced on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, or your favorite podcast app. Search: Beautifully Balanced with Sarah Teeple

In this empowering episode, Sarah shines a light on a hidden epidemic she sees in so many women’s hormone tests: stress hormone exhaustion (also called adrenal fatigue). While most of us think about stress hormone overdrive, Sarah explains why the opposite—bottomed-out stress hormones—is just as common, and often even more damaging. You’ll discover: — The most common symptoms of stress hormone exhaustion (and how to know if you’re stuck there)— Why this condition increases your risk for diabetes, autoimmune issues, and hormone chaos— The dangers of “pill for an ill” or over-supplementing when your system is already depleted— The 3 steps Sarah uses with clients to recover naturally and reclaim their energy Sarah weaves together functional medicine and Ayurveda to give you a clear, holistic path forward. From deep, restorative rest to easy-to-digest nourishment to shifting your self-talk, you’ll hear how to reset your hormones in ways that are both simple and profoundly healing. This episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope—because stress hormone exhaustion isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of a whole new chapter of balance and vitality. 💬 Want to go deeper? Learn about my signature 3 month program: Beautifully Balanced ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠! Or click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a zero-pressure Free Holistic Chat, and tell me what you're working on. I love hearing from you! 🎧 Listen + Subscribe Find Beautifully Balanced on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, or your favorite podcast app. Search: Beautifully Balanced with Sarah Teeple

In this powerful episode, Sarah shares a four-step process to free yourself from hormone hell and flourish through perimenopause and menopause. You’ll get a roadmap to radiant health, confidence, clarity, and self-actualization—by harnessing your feminine power, sexual energy, and hormonal health in a way that can only be done in your forties and beyond. You’ll learn: — What the hormone cascade is and how most medical advice misses the mark— Why HRT alone doesn’t address the root cause of your symptoms— How to reconnect with your body and fall in love with your life again— The 4-step DIBS method for natural hormone healing— Why perimenopause is actually a portal to your most fulfilled, magnetic self Whether you're on HRT or not, this episode offers a radically different (and empowering!) way to move through perimenopause—one that feels like freedom. 💬 Ready for deeper healing?  Join the waitlist for Radiant Reset—Sarah’s 12-week hormone transformation group that’s helped hundreds of women heal naturally and fall back in love with their bodies and lives. Doors are opening soon, and spots are limited! 🎧 Listen + Subscribe Find Beautifully Balanced on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, or your favorite podcast app. Search: Beautifully Balanced with Sarah Teeple