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

If your child refuses anything green and lives on a beige diet of crackers, cheese, and nuggets, you are not alone. In this episode, Sarah dives deep into one of the most frustrating struggles moms face: picky eating. Whether your child is just a little selective or refuses anything that isn’t processed, Sarah shares 3 simple, natural strategies to make healthy food taste better—without pressure, bribing, or guilt. This is a must-listen if your child is: — Obsessed with mac & cheese, chicken nuggets, or packaged snacks— Constantly resisting vegetables or whole foods— Showing early signs of digestive trouble (bloating, constipation, belly aches)— Caught in a sugar-salt-fat cycle that’s hard to break You’ll learn: — What the “bliss point” is—and how to use it to your advantage— How to turn plain veggies and grains into crave-worthy meals— Why fat and salt (yes, really!) can be your best tools— How to reduce kid-food dependency and boost long-term health— Sarah’s favorite quinoa bowl recipe that kids actually devour This episode is packed with practical tips and mindset shifts to help you raise confident, healthy eaters—naturally.  💬 Ready for deeper healing?  I want to personally invite you to join me in my Beautifully Balanced program. 💛 We’ve got just 4 spots left, and I would love to support you in feeling lighter, more energized, and truly at home in your body again—naturally. Click here to book your FREE Holistic Chat!! 🎧 Listen + Subscribe Find Beautifully Balanced on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, or your favorite podcast app. Search: Beautifully Balanced with Sarah Teeple

If your little one is struggling with constipation, this bonus episode is for you. Make sure to listen to episode 30 to get the original 5 💩 tips too!  Sarah is back with four additional natural tips to help your child (and you!) poop with ease using the wisdom of Ayurveda and functional medicine. She dives into gluey foods, meal structure, hydration, and how to prep veggies for better digestion—all with the warmth and wisdom you know and love. This bonus episode is perfect if you want to go deeper and learn: — Why "gluey" foods like crackers, pancakes, and muffins might be gumming up the works— The surprising connection between meal size and bowel motility— A hydration strategy that goes way beyond water— How to make veggies easier to digest (and more appealing!)— One of Sarah’s top tricks for getting kids to finish their healthy meals Sarah also shares a sneak peek of her 4-step method for making healthy food taste amazing—perfect for picky eaters—and introduces the upcoming round of her Radiant Reset program for mamas ready to feel amazing in their own bodies again. This is your go-to guide for helping constipated kids feel better naturally (and helping mamas feel supported and empowered, too). ➡️ Listen to Episode 30 – Constipated Kids? 5 Natural Solutions That Really Work➡️ Warm & spiced milk recipe, Ayurvedic snack ideas, and more on Sarah’s website!   💬 Ready for deeper healing?  I want to personally invite you to join me in my Beautifully Balanced program. 💛 We’ve got just 4 spots left, and I would love to support you in feeling lighter, more energized, and truly at home in your body again—naturally. Click here to book your FREE Holistic Chat!! 🎧 Listen + Subscribe Find Beautifully Balanced on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, or your favorite podcast app. Search: Beautifully Balanced with Sarah Teeple

If your child is struggling with constipation, you are not alone. In this episode, Sarah dives deep into one of the most common issues moms bring to her: kids who are constipated, bloated, and uncomfortable. Whether it’s once in a while or an ongoing struggle, Sarah shares 5 powerful, natural strategies to support your child’s digestion using the best of Functional Medicine and Ayurveda. This is a must-listen if your little one is dealing with: - Infrequent or painful bowel movements- Belly aches or bloating- Dependence on processed “kid foods”- Anxiety, restlessness, or irritability related to digestion You’ll learn: - Why cold foods (and drinks) might be making things worse- The exact snacks Sarah gives her own kids (and what to avoid)- How food temperature and timing affect gut motility- What fruits to serve—and when—to keep things moving- One powerful supplement Sarah recommends when all else fails This episode is full of practical tips and mama-tested solutions that will help your kids poop with ease (yes, really).   🎧 Listen + Subscribe: Find Beautifully Balanced on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Audible, or your favorite podcast app. Search for: Beautifully Balanced with Sarah Teeple 💬 Want to work with Sarah? If you’re ready to feel better in your body and support your family’s health naturally, Sarah is here to help. ✨ Book your free zero-pressure session: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=22656089&owner=22884524

Is a slow metabolism caused by "bad genes".... or being over 40? The answer is No. If your metabolism is lagging and dragging, you've got yourself a RHYTHM problem. In this episode, we'll retrain your metabolism, using the "rhythm method". I'll teach you how to establish a healthy food-rhythm in order to work with your body, not against it, and you will boost your metabolism as a result. It can be so easy and enjoyable. Learn with me today!   Are you ready to dig deeper and solve your gut, hormonal and anxiety issues naturally?     Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a zero-pressure Free Holistic Chat, and tell me what you're working on. I love hearing from you!  

Here's part 2 of our Hormonal deep dive! Your hormones can be your best friend instead of your worst enemy.   In this episode you'll learn how blood sugar balance and self-talk directly influence your estrogen and progesterone, and what you can do to feel better in your body now.   As bonuses, you'll earn about my favorite (kind of hilarious) technique to flip my mental space from toxic, negative vibes, to "I'm amazing, and it's gonna be alright." Also, I'll give you a sneak peek into my former days of being a hangry vegan (remember the blood sugar balance piece, mentioned above?)   I hope you enjoy our hormone talk! Speaking of which: Are you ready to reboot your gut, metabolism, and hormones, and melt away anxiety naturally, to live your best life?    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!

Hormones.. that word doesn't have to make you shudder with dismay. Our hormones can be our best friends, not our worst enemies. Today, we'll talk simple tips to make that shift. Every aspect of your life influences your hormonal health- from genetics to gut health, to your job, relationships, your self-talk, your home and personal care products, and more.      As women in our culture – and with our doctors – we are often dismissed or told that our discomfort, pain, fertility issues, mood and energy fluctuations are all normal, no big, deal, “just buck up” etc… We currently have an epidemic of hormonal imbalance… that manifests as painful periods, conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, fertility issues, slow and daunting perimenopause, filled with weight gain and hot flashes, and so much more. But it does not have to be this way! We can reconnect with our bodies, tune-in and listen compassionately, and solve many of these hormonal issues ourselves, without the PILL or hysterectomies as our only options! In episodes #s 27 and 28, I’ll empower you with my top 4 tips get more aligned with your body’s wisdom and rhythms, and help your hormones work FOR you not against you.   Are you ready to reboot your gut, metabolism, and hormones, and melt away anxiety naturally, to live your best life?    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!