Women's Health Q&A: Hormones, Gut Health, Fertility, Functional Testing, Supplements, Postpartum, Motherhood & More

EPISODE #112 — OCT 30, 2026

Women's Health Q&A: Hormones, Gut Health, Fertility, Functional Testing, Supplements, Postpartum...
Tanya Ellie, Functional Practitioner & Health Coach

In this week’s episode, I'm answering your questions about a mix of women's health topics, from digestive issues and hormone imbalances to fertility, postpartum recovery, and navigating the world of functional testing and supplements. We talk about why symptoms that seem similar can have completely different underlying causes, what your menstrual cycle can tell you about your health, and how to approach testing and supplements without overcomplicating things. I'm also sharing what my journey into functional health looked like, balancing motherhood with running a business, and preparing for baby #2.

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In this episode:

02:17 – Why you're suddenly bloated after everything you eat

07:00 – Can you have PCOS without high testosterone?

11:32 – Trying to conceive: regular periods but no pregnancy

16:07 – How I became a women’s functional health practitioner

20:35 – Hormone bloodwork vs. DUTCH testing

24:20 – Preparing for pregnancy: what to do six months before trying

28:36 – Is your acne hormonal or gut-related?

31:46 – How I balance running a business and motherhood

35:31 – Is it normal to have heavier periods postpartum?

38:16 – The blood tests you should request annually

42:14 – How I'm feeling about having babies so close in age

45:21 – Do you really need to poop every day?

47:00 – My thoughts on creatine for women

I’m so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review!

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