Health+Hormones

Health+Hormones Helping men and women optimize hormones, energy, and long-term wellness through personalized, root-cause care.

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05/28/2026

Garner Chamber “Talk Of The Town – How Healthy are you?”

Perimenopause is not a moment. It is a transition.One of the biggest misconceptions I hear?Women think menopause suddenl...
05/28/2026

Perimenopause is not a moment. It is a transition.

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear?

Women think menopause suddenly happens one day.

But perimenopause can start years before menopause.

Sometimes in your late 30s.

Often in your 40s.

And it can last several years.

That means symptoms like:

Poor sleep

Brain fog

Weight gain

Mood changes

Heavy or irregular periods

Low libido

Anxiety

Can show up long before periods stop.

The problem?

Many women do not realize what is happening.

They think they are stressed.

Burned out.

Doing something wrong.

Or just “getting older.”

But your body may actually be shifting hormonally.

Understanding what is happening is the first step to feeling like yourself again.

At Health+Hormones, we help women understand the bigger picture so they can stop guessing and start getting answers.

Hormone Clarity Session ($47)

June is almost full for these sessions.

Book here:
https://healthhormonesclinic.practicebetter.io/ #/68adea31865adecb4d022eaf/bookings

One of the hardest parts of perimenopause is not just the symptoms.It is feeling dismissed.You finally build up the cour...
05/26/2026

One of the hardest parts of perimenopause is not just the symptoms.

It is feeling dismissed.

You finally build up the courage to talk about what is happening.

The exhaustion.

The weight gain.

The anxiety that came out of nowhere.

The brain fog.

The disrupted sleep.

The short fuse that makes you wonder, “What is wrong with me?”

And too often, women hear:

“Your labs are normal.”

“You are just stressed.”

“That is part of getting older.”

Maybe you are offered birth control.

Maybe an antidepressant.

Maybe told to wait until menopause.

But here is what I want women to know:

At Health+Hormones, we do things differently.

We do not believe in rushed visits and surface level conversations.

We believe symptoms matter.

We believe listening matters.

We believe hormones are part of a much bigger story.

Because perimenopause is not just about estrogen.

Sleep matters.

Stress matters.

Metabolism matters.

Inflammation matters.

Nutrition matters.

And most importantly, YOU matter.

I want to understand why you feel different.

Why your energy disappeared.

Why your body no longer feels familiar.

Why you feel unlike yourself.

My goal is not to brush off your symptoms.

My goal is to help you understand them.

Because women deserve more than being told to “just deal with it.”

✨ Hormone Clarity Session ($47) — limited spots each week.

June is almost full for these sessions.

If you have been feeling unheard, unseen, or unlike yourself lately, maybe it is time for a different conversation.

Book a session here:
https://healthhormonesclinic.practicebetter.io/ #/68adea31865adecb4d022eaf/bookings

You deserve care that actually feels like care.

Helping You Feel Good on the Inside… While Supporting Those Who Help You Shine on the OutsideAs someone who is passionat...
05/25/2026

Helping You Feel Good on the Inside… While Supporting Those Who Help You Shine on the Outside

As someone who is passionate about helping people feel their absolute best from the inside out, I also LOVE supporting amazing local businesses that help you feel confident and beautiful on the outside too.

First Small Business Spotlight: Charisma in Bloom

If you’ve ever wondered “What colors actually look best on me?” You NEED to experience a color analysis with Charisma in Bloom.

I was honestly completely blown away by my results. The colors I thought looked best on me were not always the ones that actually made me glow. Learning which colors truly complement you can make shopping easier, boost confidence, and help you feel more like you.

If you want to discover your best colors, check out Charisma in Bloom
https://www.bloomwithbrodersen.com

And guess what? She’ll be one of our amazing vendors at our:

Fifth Annual Small Business Summer Soiree
Saturday, June 6
12–4 PM
📍 The Sun Shackk

Come shop local, support incredible small businesses, and discover amazing products and services from people who truly care about helping you feel your best.

Who’s coming?!

I’m sharing my very limited remaining Hormone Clarity Session openings for May and June.If you’ve been thinking about bo...
05/22/2026

I’m sharing my very limited remaining Hormone Clarity Session openings for May and June.

If you’ve been thinking about booking, now is the time.

Availability is filling quickly, and appointment times are limited.

Are you struggling with:
• Fatigue or burnout
• Brain fog
• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• Poor sleep
• Anxiety, irritability, or mood changes
• Low libido
• Irregular cycles, hot flashes, or perimenopause symptoms

You do not have to keep pushing through feeling “off.”

At Health+Hormones, Hormone Clarity Sessions are designed to help you understand what may be happening in your body, connect symptoms to possible hormone imbalances, and create a personalized path forward.

See the image for remaining May and June availability.

Your symptoms are real. Your health matters. You deserve to feel like yourself again.

✨ Check the updated schedule here:
https://healthhormonesclinic.practicebetter.io/ #/68adea31865adecb4d022eaf/bookings

Nobody talks about how exhausting it is to feel “off” all the time.You’re tired even after sleeping.You can’t focus.The ...
05/22/2026

Nobody talks about how exhausting it is to feel “off” all the time.

You’re tired even after sleeping.
You can’t focus.
The weight feels harder to lose.
You feel more anxious, more irritable, less like yourself.

And everyone says:
“You’re just stressed.”
“You’re getting older.”
“Your labs are normal.”

But what if there’s more to the story?

Sometimes hormones are the missing piece.

You don’t have to settle for surviving your days.

✨ Hormone Clarity Session ($47) — limited spots each week

👉 Book your session here:
https://healthhormonesclinic.practicebetter.io/ #/68adea31865adecb4d022eaf/bookings

Quick question…When was the last time you actually felt GOOD?Not surviving.Not exhausted.Not dragging through the day.Ac...
05/21/2026

Quick question…

When was the last time you actually felt GOOD?

Not surviving.
Not exhausted.
Not dragging through the day.

Actually good.

If it’s been a while, let’s talk hormones.

✨ Start with a Hormone Clarity Session ($47) — limited spots each week

👉 Book your session here: https://healthhormonesclinic.practicebetter.io/ #/68adea31865adecb4d022eaf/bookings

Hormone fact:The same hormone dose does **NOT** work for everyone.And honestly?This is one of the biggest misconceptions...
05/19/2026

Hormone fact:

The same hormone dose does **NOT** work for everyone.

And honestly?

This is one of the biggest misconceptions in hormone care.

Because every woman is different.

Your metabolism is different.

Your stress level is different.

Your sleep patterns are different.

Your inflammation levels are different.

Your gut health is different.

Your sensitivity to hormones is different.

Even how your body absorbs and processes hormones can be completely different from someone else.

Which means this matters:

What works beautifully for one woman…

may feel completely wrong for another.

That’s why hormone care should never be:

One-size-fits-all

“Set it and forget it”

Based only on a lab number

Hormones are dynamic.

Your body changes.

Stress changes.

Sleep changes.

Life changes.

Your hormone plan should evolve too.

Because real hormone optimization is not about chasing a number.

It’s about understanding the whole picture and helping YOU feel your best.

And that level of personalization matters far more than most people realize.

✨ Hormone Clarity Session ($47) — limited spots each week

👉 Book your session here:
https://healthhormonesclinic.practicebetter.io/ #/68adea31865adecb4d022eaf/bookings

Can we talk about the fact that women are expected to function on empty?Exhausted?Keep going.Overwhelmed?Push through.No...
05/18/2026

Can we talk about the fact that women are expected to function on empty?

Exhausted?
Keep going.

Overwhelmed?
Push through.

Not sleeping?
Have more caffeine.

Feeling off?
“Probably stress.”

Meanwhile, she’s still expected to:
Work.
Take care of everyone else.
Show up.
Smile.
Remember all the things.
And somehow still have energy left.

Honestly?

Women deserve better than being praised for burnout.

✨ Because my Hormone Clarity Sessions filled up for the next few weeks, I’ve opened a limited number of additional appointments on Monday, May 25.

This is a focused 1:1 session to help uncover what may be contributing to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, mood shifts, low libido, and feeling unlike yourself.

Hormone Clarity Session — $47
Limited spots available.

👉 Book your session here:
https://healthhormonesclinic.practicebetter.io/ #/68adea31865adecb4d022eaf/bookings

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Garner, IA
50438

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