Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 150:
Why your hormones feel out of control
Ever caught yourself saying, “It must be my hormones”?
“So many women are asking ‘what can I take to fix this?’ — but the real shift happens when you start asking, ‘what does my body need right now?’ Supplements can help, but they’ll never replace the foundations of how you eat, move, rest and live.”
— Nicola Farndell
“One of the biggest misconceptions I see is the belief that a supplement can fix everything. But supplements are just one piece. They work best when layered into a lifestyle that includes quality sleep, balanced nutrition, mindful movement and real stress support. Think of them like scaffolding — they help hold things up while you build something stronger underneath. But you still have to do the building. And that’s where the transformation happens.”
— Ashley Rocha
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
You’re not alone — and you’re not wrong. But what if you could stop feeling at the mercy of your hormones and start working with them instead?
I’m joined by Ashley Rocha, trained herbalist, hormone educator, and founder of Ladywell, to talk about what your hormones are really doing, how they impact your identity, and what you can do (without overwhelm) to feel clear, calm and connected again.
Ashley breaks down the basics of hormone function and explains why perimenopause isn’t about chaos — it’s about learning to listen to your body and building small, sustainable habits to support it.
This is an empowering, myth-busting conversation that will help you feel more in control of your health — without needing to do all the things.
In our conversation we’re unwrapping:
Why hormone imbalance can feel like an identity crisis.
That lifestyle factors like diet and sleep significantly impact hormonal health.
How balance is about working with your body, not striving for perfection.
How magnesium, adaptogens and cycle tracking can help.
The role of stress, sleep and food in creating balance.
Why supplements aren’t a quick fix, but how they can be powerful tools in your toolkit.
That quality and formulation of supplements matter for effectiveness.
3 simple strategies to create hormone-supportive habits at any life stage.
About Ashley Rocha:
Ashley Rocha is the CEO and Founder of Ladywell and a trained herbalist specialising in women's health. Ladywell gives women the tools to care for their hormones and wellbeing through targeted life-stage supplements. Ladywell has helped 1000’s of women regain hormone balance, fix PMS, improve fertility and gracefully navigate perimenopause to live pain-free, fulfilling lives.
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Still wondering why your hormones feel out of sync?
You’ve tried the supplements, cleaned up your meals, maybe even Googled “perimenopause symptoms” at 2am… but something still doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the truth: it’s not just your hormones. It’s the whole you asking for a reset.
The Midlife Reset Quiz will help you uncover what’s really behind the fog, fatigue or inner friction — and guide you to the first step that will actually make a difference.
Take the quiz to:
💛 Understand how your lifestyle, mindset and stress are affecting your balance
💛 Cut through the noise and stop chasing quick fixes
💛 Find your personalised starting point to feel more like you again
This isn’t about another “fix.” It’s about clarity. It’s about you.
✨ Take the Midlife Reset Quiz today and discover what your body’s been trying to tell you.
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