Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Female Hormonal Physiology

    • Welcome & How to Use This Course

    • The Endocrine System — How Hormones Communicate

    • Meet Your Key Hormones — Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Cortisol, Insulin & Thyroid

    • The Hormonal Symphony — What Happens When Things Go Out of Balance

    • Why Women's Hormones Were Under-Researched & What That Means for You

  • 2

    The Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign

    • The Four Phases of the Cycle — Follicular, Ovulation, Luteal & Menstruation

    • What a Healthy Cycle Looks Like vs. Common Variations

    • Cycle Charting Methods — BBT, Cervical Mucus, Apps & Symptom Tracking

    • Red Flags — When Symptoms Require Medical Attention

  • 3

    Cycle Syncing — Living in Rhythm

    • The Inner Seasons Model — Energy Patterns Across Your Four Phases

    • Nutrition Syncing — Eating for Each Phase to Support Hormone Production

    • Movement Syncing — Exercise Type & Intensity Recommendations Per Phase

    • Productivity & Creativity Cycles — Scheduling Work & Social Life With Your Cycle

    • The HPA Axis — How the Brain-Adrenal Loop Governs Your Energy

  • 4

    Cortisol, Adrenals & Chronic Stress

    • Adrenal Fatigue vs. HPA Dysfunction — What's Really Happening in the Body

    • Cortisol Rhythm & Sleep — The Cortisol-Melatonin Relationship

    • Nervous System Regulation — Somatic Tools, Breathwork & Vagal Toning

  • 5

    Thyroid Health & Metabolic Energy

    • Thyroid 101 — T3, T4, TSH & Conversion Explained Simply

    • The Estrogen-Thyroid Connection — Why These Hormones Interact

    • Key Nutrients for Thyroid Support — Iodine, Selenium, Zinc & More

    • Recognizing Subclinical Hypothyroidism & How to Advocate With Your Doctor

  • 6

    Blood Sugar Balance & Insulin

    • Insulin Resistance — The Silent Driver of Hormonal Chaos in Women

    • Blood Sugar-Balancing Nutrition Principles for Women

    • Meal Timing & Intermittent Fasting — When It Helps vs. Harms Women

    • Practical Strategies for Stable Energy All Day

  • 7

    Gut Health & the Hormone Connection

    • The Estrobolome — How Gut Bacteria Metabolize & Recirculate Estrogen

    • Leaky Gut, Chronic Inflammation & Hormonal Imbalance — The Trifecta

    • Gut-Healing Nutrition for Hormone Balance — Fiber, Ferments & Diversity

    • Probiotics, Prebiotics & Postbiotics — What Matters Most for Women

  • 8

    Environmental Toxins & Endocrine Disruptors

    • What Are Xenoestrogens? Common Sources — Plastics, Beauty Products, Food & Water

    • The Hormone-Friendly Home Audit — Room by Room

    • Clean Beauty & Personal Care — What to Swap and Why

    • Building a Low-Tox Lifestyle Without Overwhelm

  • 9

    PCOS — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    • Understanding PCOS — The Four Types & Why Treatment Differs

    • Dietary & Lifestyle Strategies Tailored to Each PCOS Type

    • The Emotional & Identity Side of PCOS
  • 10

    Endometriosis & Fibroids

    • Understanding Both Conditions + Shared Hormonal Drivers

    • Anti-Inflammatory Management + Pain Tools + Advocacy
  • 11

    PMS & PMDD

    • PMS vs. PMDD + Progesterone-Mood Connection

    • Evidence-Based Support (Magnesium, B6, Light Therapy, etc.)
  • 12

    Hormonal Symptoms

    • Migraines, Acne & Hair Loss — Root Causes & Approaches

    • Libido, Skin Aging & Overall Vitality
  • 13

    Puberty & Young Adults

    • Adolescence Through Early Adulthood — Development, Challenges & Support
  • 14

    Pregnancy & Postpartum

    • Hormonal Shifts Across Pregnancy & Postpartum Recovery

    • Postpartum Mood Disorders & Mental Health Support

    • Breastfeeding, Prolactin & Hormonal Timelines
  • 15

    Perimenopause

    • What Is Perimenopause + Symptoms Deep Dive

    • Navigation, Testing & HRT Basics
  • 16

    Menopause & Beyond

    • Bone Health, Cardiovascular Protection & Cognitive Function

    • Reframing Menopause + Sleep, Strength & Thriving
  • 17

    Coaching Fundamentals

    • Scope of Practice, Coaching vs. Medical Advice

    • Trauma-Informed, Body-Positive Coaching Framework
  • 18

    Coaching Skills

    • Powerful Questioning & Active Listening

    • Session Structure & Working With Resistance
  • 19

    Client Systems

    • Intake, Assessment & Creating Personalized Roadmaps

    • Progress Tracking & Celebrating Non-Scale Wins
  • 20

    Goal Setting & Behavior Change

    • Values-Aligned Goals, Habit Formation & Motivational Interviewing
  • 21

    Difficult Conversations

    • When to Refer Out + Building Referral Networks

    • Coaching Through Grief, Boundaries & Coach Self-Care
  • 22

    Labs & Testing

    • Understanding Labs Without Practicing Medicine
  • 23

    Special Topics

    • Hormones & Mental Health (Anxiety, Depression, Mood)

    • Advanced Topics (Trauma, Body Image, Sleep, Integrative Modalities)
  • 24

    Building Your Business

    • Program Design, Pricing & Positioning

    • Marketing, Visibility & Finding Clients
  • 25

    Professional Standards

    • Legal, Ethics, Insurance & Professional Development
  • 26

    Capstone

    • Certification Requirements & What Comes Next