Orla’s Happy Hormones

This weeks episode, I'm talking to Colman Power Organic Fitness on the power of organic food.   Colman is an online personal trainer and organic horticulturist with a passion for educating people on the benefits of real single ingredient foods. We got to talk all things organic food, training and the importance of understanding his clients menstrual cycles.  Here are some of the key topics we covered. What the difference is between organic and non organic. The benefits of eating a mainly plant based diet and fuelling your body. What training styles will give you more bang for your buck at home. And much more.   To get in touch with Colman you can follow him on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok https://www.instagram.com/colman_power_organic_fitness/  Happy Friday 

Episode 81 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this week I'm saying a big thank you for the 10,000 downloads :) and going through the top 10 listened to episodes and where I was at at the time of recording them. This episode is more of a personal one than a breakdown of each episode. Reflecting back on the journey of this podcast and my own personal journey over the last two years. There's some things in here I haven't spoken about publicly before and they are topics I thought I'd never be able to speak about outside of my closest people. This may be a triggering episode for some people, so if you are not in the best place right now, maybe hold off on listening to it. . . My top listened to episodes: 1. Ep.1 What is your menstrual cycle? 2. Ep. 46 Sex: Libido, Pain & Intimacy. 3 Ep. 54- 2 week wait, Adrenal fatigue & Candida 4. Ep. 57- Break ups & Heartache. 5. Ep. 31- IBS, Gut Health & Herbs 6. Ep. 71- Chats with Laura Fox 7. Ep. 60-Lessons From the Sea 8. Ep. 17-Stress, Adrenal Fatigue & Burnout 9. Ep. 63- Ways to cultivate Joy & Happiness 10. Ep. 62- Top 3 Supplements for Hormones. Happy Friday

Episode 80 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This is a Q&A style episode covering questions from my Instagram Q&A. 1. How do I reduce high cortisol levels? 2. Any advice for PMDD, its really affecting my life. 3. I'm having irregular periods, what can I do? 4. Thoughts on Tinder Hook ups. Lockdown has me lonely. To listen, click the link below, or head on over to itunes. Happy Friday

Episode 79 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this one is a little different but I enjoyed reflecting back on the different journeys I went on. This one has been requested a few times but I found it hard to really narrow the list down. There have been other books which I feel everyone should read but isn't on this list. These are the books which changed the trajectory of my life. In different times of my life, these books found me. I always feel a book will choose you, not you the book. . . The 7 Books That Changed The Course of My Life: 1. The 5 People You Meet In Heaven - Mitch Albom 2. The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho 3. Eleven Minutes - Paulo Coelho 4. Mutant Message Down Under - Marlo Morgan 5. Attached - Dr. Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller 6. Lost Connections - Johann Hari 7. The Body Keeps The Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk . . I'm not saying everyone should read these books. These are the books which had the most profound impact on my life for different reasons and at different stages. Let me know if any of your top books are the same. Happy Friday

Episode 78 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this week I'm talking about Hormone Imbalance. Predominantly the effects of stress on our hormones. With living through a pandemic for nearly a year now, and especially this final lockdown, stress has had a huge impact on peoples lives and ultimately, their hormones. . . I'm covering: The HPA & HPG axis (stress hormones and reproductive hormones). The balance of Oestrogen & Progesterone. How physical, emotional & trauma based stress effect the body. Excess Cortisol and fertility. . . To listen head on over to itunes or click the link below. Happy Friday.

Episode 77 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This week I'm discussing ways to support your body when coming off the pill. 1. Things to expect. 2. Foods & Supplements to take. 3. Alternative methods of contraception. To listen, click the link below or head on over to itunes. Happy Friday

Welcome to 2021. I know I'm a month late but that is on purpose. Every January I push myself beyond the point of sanity...so this year I changed it up. I'm taking things slower as you'll hear in this weeks episode. So here are my 5 tips for the year ahead: 1. Make achievable goals. 2. Be a turtle not a hare. 3. Keep cortisol levels low. 4. Stay true to you & honour your needs. 5. Nothing is permanent. I hope you enjoy. Happy Friday

Episode 75 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast is live now. This week I'm looking at the lessons of the past year as I turn 34. 33 is known to be a year of transformation from shadow work to excavating the deepest corners of your subconscious. It certainly was for me. I go through the 5 biggest lessons I got from the last year. 1. You can't skip ahead to being healed. You have to feel your pain. 2. The think you fear the most is what will set you free. 3. People come and go for many different reasons. 4. Everything happens the way it is meant to. 5. Let yourself be truly seen. I hope you enjoy. To listen click the link below or head on over to itunes. Happy Friday

Episode 74 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm discussing how health is subjective and relative to the person in all areas of life from food, supplements/herbs, lifestyle, exercise and mindset. There is no such thing as one size fits all in any area of life. I hope you enjoy. Happy Friday

Episode 73 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking all about Overwhelm. Specifically the 5 signs you have gone into overwhelm and what you can do to come out of it. 1. You are physically and mentally drained. 2. You can't get a handle on your cravings. 3. You become disinterested. 4. You can't get your head to stop the mental chatter. 5. You become overly emotional or completely apathetic. Things that can help: 1. Make the decision to take a break. 2. Write down what brings you joy and start incorporating them. 3. Food: What is going to support and nourish you. 4. Supplements 5: What easy long lasting changes can you make. I hope it helps and you enjoy. Happy Friday

This weeks episode is basically me rambling on about me

Episode 71 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this week is a very special episode for me.  It's my first interview with a guest.  And that guest is none other than the wonderful Laura Fox.   . . Laura is the definition of being "unapologetically yourself".  Her realness gives others the permission to just be themselves.  I'm so happy she joined me for this weeks chat.  We are chatting all things hormones, beating the bloat and having an over chat about life, eating disorders, life in lockdown and just a few giggles between to gals. . . To listen, click the link or head on over iTunes.  Happy Friday   

Episode 70 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week we're talking about Vaginas....Have you noticed the theme this week . . I'm covering 3 maind topics on the vagina: 1. The anatomy of the vagina - the structure and the theory around sexual pleasure. 2. Myths surrounding vaginas from size to smell. 3. Your Yoni - Your sacred feminine and what she means. I hope you enjoy. Happy Friday

Episode 68 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This week is another Q&A style podcast from my Instagram Q&A's. 1. Would you recommend the pill or the coil? 2. My period is late. How do I bring it on? 3. I'm considering therapy but don't know if it's for me. I'm nervous. 4. Any advice for perimenopause? Hot flushes and night sweats? To listen click the link below or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday

Ep. 67 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This week I'm discussing the difficult topic of Miscarriage and how it is a silent heartbreaker. . . 1 in 2 early pregnancies will result in miscarriage without a woman even knowing. 1 in 6 confirmed pregnancies will result in miscarriage. It's far more common than people realise. And the effects emotionally, can linger. There is no time line in grief. It is not linear. And it can pop up months even years later. . . For anyone who has ever suffered a miscarriage. I'm holding you in my heart today.

Episode 66 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live (every time I say 66, I have to blurt out 66 sizzling sausauges …Maya & I love Little Miss Greedy. . . This week, because my IG Live on Fertility didn't save, I decided to push out what was meant to be todays episode on Miscarriage to next week and give a more updated Fertility Episode. . . The 5 Steps For Fertility Health 1. Tracking Your Cycle 2. Ovulatory Health 3. Stress & Worry 4. Reducing Inflammation 5. Investigations after a year of trying. . . To listen click the link or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday

Episode 65 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking about fears surrounding motherhood. After talking to many women throughout Covid, I realised there were a lot of similar fears around motherhood. So here's one from my own perspective from first discovering my gynae problems and not knowing whether or not I could have kids to discovering I can conceive. And from there, the fears of actually being a mother in the future. To have a listen click the link below or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday

This weeks episode of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this week I'm doing another Q&A. I'm answering 5 questions that came in on my Instagram Q&A. 1.Why does my period take so much energy out of me? Would anything help with this? 2. Discovered I have H.Pylori after 3+years of symptoms. I work Shiftwork also had Covid. Any tips? 3. Any tips for increasing blood flow? Experiencing mainly brown blood during period. 4. Addictive personality...food, over eating and under eating, drinking, exercise excessively. Tips to help. 5. Whats your opinion on the 80/20 approach? To listen click the link below or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday

Episode 63 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking you through The 5 Ways To Cultivate Joy & Happiness. Well these are the ways I have done it over the years and have had to revisit over the last few weeks after going into burn out (again...I know). 1. Practice Gratitude 2. Look after your body 3. What sparks joy in your life (or what brings a smile to your face). 4. Sense of Purpose 5. Meaningful Connections To listen click the link or head on over to itunes. Happy Friday

This weeks episode I'm talking about: -My top 3 supplements for balancing hormones. -How we should get our vitamins & minerals from our food. -Why if you're on the pill you should be supplementing Happy Hormones

Episode 61 is live now and this weeks is a Q&A style one. 1. My partner has E.D. and I don't know what to do. Any advice for him? 2. My last 2 periods have been so heavy, like pouring out of me. Why is this? 3. I had a miscarriage last year and I can't seem to move past it. To listen, just click the link or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday

This weeks episode I'm sharing the lessons I've learned from Sea Swimming over the last 3 months (And when I say swimming I mean, standing/floating/clinging to the railings

This weeks episode I delve, once again, into our innate feminine energies. I speak predominantly from a personal point of view while bringing in the duality of feminine and masculine energies. How stigmas around female health, reproduction & sexuality have shaped us. And what it means to be a woman. I hope you enjoy

Episode 58 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking all about Early Pregnancy. Hints and tips to get you through the first trimester. -Signs and Symptoms of pregnancy -Making your doctors appointment -Morning sickness-causes and remedies -Food & Supplements -Rest -And ALL the emotions. I hope it helps. Happy Friday

Episode 57 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking all about Breakups & Heartache.  I recorded this last week while reflecting on life and where I am now as a person.  It's quite a personal one and honestly, I drank a glass of wine last night to give me the dutch courage to publish it.  Vulnerability is sh*t.   For anyone going through a breakup up, I see you, I feel you, and I PROMISE YOU...You'll be a different person 1 year from now.  Much Love, Órla xxx

Episode 56 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live. This week I'm giving a run down of the pros and cons of the different methods of contraception. From the pill, mini pill, mirena coil, copper coil, nuva ring, condoms, rhythm method & female condoms. To have a listen click the link below, Happy Friday

Episode 55-Afraid Of Your Biological Clock? Has just gone live. This week I'm talking about the fear of getting older and wanting kids and how to release that age anxiety. How fertility decreases with age thanks to having a finite number of eggs, but what you can do to increase your egg QUALITY using: -Food -Supplements -Exercise -Lifestyle Happy Friday & Happy Hormones

This weeks episode is another Q&A style episode answering your questions from my Instagram Q&As. 1. Any advice for the 2 week wait? It's torture. 2. Is Adrenal Fatigue really a thing? 3. Hi Órla, I've been told I have Candida, what can I do to help it? Click the link to have a listen. Happy Weekend & Happy Hormones

Ep 53. of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and I'm talking all things "frustration". Why you're chronically frustrated? The connection between loneliness and distraction. How we use sex to avoid our actual emotional bodies. And the massive importance of human connection. To have a listen, click the link in my bio or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday & Happy Hormones

This weeks episode is me answering the top 5 Period Frequently Asked Questions. 1. What causes heavy bleeding & clotting. 2. Why you have “PMS” on the pill? 3. What are irregular cycles. 4. What causes painful periods. 5. Can you get pregnant on your period? I hope you enjoy. Happy Hormones

Ep.51 Managing Hormones in Quarantine has just gone live. This week I'm giving practical tips on how to manage your stress and reproductive hormones through: -Food -Supplements/Herbs -Sleep -Exercise -Emotional Wellness Happy Friday & Happy Hormones

Ep. 50 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live - S.x Q&A. This weeks epidsode was meant to go out last week, but thanks to the C word I put it off for a week. And to be honest, I'm glad to be getting back into normal podacast/life scheduling. . . This week is a Q&A style episode but with the added bonus of some C Word S.x tips. I had to re-do it with some extra topics in the beginning for those of you wondering about quarantine s.x/relationship life. . . So here are the questions answered: 1. Hi Órla, I notice there are certain times of the month when I want s.x more than others. But right before my period I'm uncontrollable. Why is this? 2. My boyfriend says he doesn't mind Period S.x, but I don't know if he's just saying that. And I don't know how I feel about it. Any advice? 3. Hey Órla, I don't know if this is something you can answer but I said I would ask. My last boyfriend loved toys. My current one just said no and won't talk about it. I miss toys. Help. To listen either click the link in my bio or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday and Happy Hormones. Heres to the awkwardly fun conversations.

Episode 49 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live.  This week I did another unscheduled episode.  So what was meant to be Part 3 of S.x Talk turned into “Practical tools for coping with anxiety/panic attacks/emotional distress”.  . I'm not a Psychotherapist.  I studied it but moved onto Herbal Medicine. But I am someone with a lot of experience with panic attacks & anxiety.  With Covid-19, social distancing, self isolation and living in chronic uncertainty, people have been reaching out regards their anxiety and what they can do to help with it.  It's also been an area that has rocked me, even with setting up my own “precautionary measures”.  I wasn't expecting to be triggered in the ways that I have been, but I've taken them as huge lessons and opportunities to learn more and go deeper within myself. . I've covered the following as well as what has come up for me during this time so far, and I'm hoping these tools help you to either understand what is going on, or to implement strategies/coping mechanisms to help you manage. . Panic Attacks-Coping Mechanisms:  -Having a “safe room”/safe space .   -The 5 Senses. -Affirmations of safety. -Post Panic Care. -Verbalising your needs to loved ones. . General Anxiety: -Knowing your triggers. -Working with your anxiety/emotions. -The 3 A's (Awareness, Acknowledge, Accept). -How to move through an emotion. . What you can do to help a loved one suffering with anxiety, mental/emotional unwellness, PTSD. . I hope this helps whoever it needs to help.  Much Love, Órla  . . I.G orla_naturopath_herbalist FB Órla O'Flaherty Naturopath & Herbalist

Episode 48 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week is S.x Talk Part 2.  It's a week late because of the Covid episode going out last week.  In it I'm discussing 3 topics around s.x which come from a mix of questions on Instagram/Facebook, discussions with friends, and an area I see a lot of with clients.  I want to re-iterate I'm not a s.x therapist or s.x expert.  I speak about topics that I have close dealings with and also on areas that I do a lot of research into.   . . -How to open the conversation around s.xual wants/desires. -Porn.  -S.xual violence/abuse/trauma. . . If any of these topics are triggering for you, be mindful to reach out to someone and talk. . . To listen, click the link in my bio or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday, Much Love, Órla 

Episode 48 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week is S.x Talk Part 2.  It's a week late because of the Covid episode going out last week.  In it I'm discussing 3 topics around s.x which come from a mix of questions on Instagram/Facebook, discussions with friends, and an area I see a lot of with clients.  I want to re-iterate I'm not a s.x therapist or s.x expert.  I speak about topics that I have close dealings with and also on areas that I do a lot of research into.   . . -How to open the conversation around s.xual wants/desires. -Porn.  -S.xual violence/abuse/trauma. . . If any of these topics are triggering for you, be mindful to reach out to someone and talk. . . To listen, click the link in my bio or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday, Much Love, Órla 

Episode 47 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking about, yes you guessed it, Coronavirus.  It was meant to be part 2 of Sex topics, but with yesterdays announcement from Leo, and the mass panic that seemed to ensue, I decided to do an impromptu episode. . .  I'm talking about:  -The fear and anxiety that surrounds it and why it happens. -How you can help dissipate that fear. -What Coronavirus is etc. -How to boost your own immune system. -How to shift your emotions to joy from fear. (Laughter, Joy, Love & Human Connection are more important now more so than ever). . . Supplements I've advised: Probiotics – Udos Super 8's Vit C – Altrient/ Biocare Powder/ Lipolife Zinc Citrate – Biocare NAC/ Glutamine/Glutathione . . Happy Friday, Happy Hormones & remember to bring in joy to get rid of the fear. Much Love,  Órla 

Episode 45 of Órla's Happy Hormones Podcast just went live and this week I'm talking all things Sex.  It's one of those topics I feel there is still a taboo around, especially for womens sexuality and I get a lot of questions in privately around poor libido, painful sex, lack of intimacy and fear of talking to partners around sex.   . . After getting a swift kick up the arse from my 2 closest girls last week, I delved straight into this topic on all platforms for the week ahead.  So here is the Podcast Version: . . -Poor Libido and why it happens.   -Painful sex and how you can create more intimacy without penetration. -Self love and the importance of getting to know your own body first. -And some hippy talk on sexual energetics and the sacred feminine. . . For more check out: IG orla_naturopath_herbalist FB Órla O'Flaherty Naturopath & Herbalist

Episode 44 of Órlas Happy Hormones just went live and this week I'm talking about one of life's greatest pleasures...Food

Episode 43 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live.  What was meant to be an episode around food turned into an episode around bullying, suicide and self awareness.  I feel everyone was triggered in some way, shape or form by the highly publicised death of Caroline Flack.  This episode is me sharing my own experience with bullying, suicide and the tools I have learned over the years to just be me and to not attach to what people say either to me or about me. . . I'm also pleading for people to start practising what they preach, and just show compassion and empathy for one another. Happy Friday & Happy Hormones 

Ep.42 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm answering your questions.  And in one way or another, they all led back to gut health.   Q.1. My periods have been increasing in length after being the same for a number of years.  I'm 30. Q.2. Is Bacterial Vaginosis & Candida the same thing and are the treated the same? Q.3. Are there any supplements I should be taking while on the pill? I hope they are of some help.  Happy Friday, Happy Hormones and Happy Love Day Everyone 

This weeks Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live.  Episode 41 - Should You Be On The Pill? . . I'm talking about many different points and starting at the beginning.  How does the female body work? What are our hormones? How they work in our ovulatory cycles and how they work in our behavioural patterns.  Even how they work for how we choose partners in life and in the bedroom (and why that is) and even how our partners choose us.  Then I look at how everything changes when we are on synthetic hormonal medications and why we behave so differently. . . And as per usual I throw in some of my own experiences for relatability and humour.  But I talk about how my brain changed when I changed pills and the decision I decided to make for myself. . . I hope it answers your questions surrounding whether or not you should come off the pill or stay on it.  Happy Friday and Happy Hormones

This weeks episode of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and I'm talking about Reflection & Growth. I recorded this episode originally on New Years Eve but I lost it in my technology collapse

So this weeks episode is a personal one. I was very contemplative over my birthday and in being so, realised how much I've changed over the course of 16 years. But that's life, we are forever evolving. So if you want to listen to the ramblings of a 33 year old woman click the link. Happy Weekend & Happy Hormones

This week I'm talking about that age old question put to women of “Are You On Your Period?” When you are assertive or get angry for very valid reasons. I'm also looking at women's behavior towards other women based on our differences and why it is people try to be-little other people based around gender or any differences they may have. Happy Hormones

This weeks episode of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live.  This week I want to know, Do You Know Your Body? Do you know what your body looks like? Do you know how it feels? Would you know if something changed in it? Do you observe your health patterns?  . . I'm talking about breast checks, v@gina checks, p€nis & t€sticle checks and how intimate partners can help each other out. So men, this one isn't just for the women.  This episode contains alot of talk around your intimate areas, so possibly not one to listen to on loudspeaker in public places or work if you or your co-workers are uncomfortable talking about body parts. . . Happy Friday & Happy Hormones

This weeks Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and I'm talking about the 3 most common factors in PCOS. 1.Insulin Resistance 2.Post Pill 3.Inflammation Happy Hormones

Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast Episode 33 has just gone live. This week I'm doing another Q&A style episode.  I love these episodes because I get to go more in depth with my answers. . I'm answering these 3 questions this week: 1. Hi Órla, I suffer with extreme irregular periods, maybe one every 6 months since coming off the pill.  I've had bloods taken but all hormone levels are normal.  Why is this?  . 2. Hey Órla, What herbs would you use for  period pains? Neurofen is the only thing that works for me but it kills my stomach.  Thanks. . 3. Hi Órla, Myself and my boyfriend haven't had s€x in a long time.  I'm worried I'm not attractive to him anymore.  Any advice?  . If any of these questions resonate with you, click the link in bio to have a listen. Happy Friday and Happy Hormones

Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast Ep.32 has just gone live. . . This week I'm talking about being your authentic self and connection. I was lucky enough to be invited to a Women's Inspire Network conference this week, and I re-learned (or remembered) how important it is to be yourself and connect with people. How fear or insecurities can hold us back from experiencing the wonder and beauty of life and connections. . . So if you, like me at times, are afraid to be yourself, click the link in my bio to have a listen. Happy Friday and Happy Hormones

Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast Ep.31 has just gone live and this week I'm talking about IBS, Gut Health and the benefits of Herbs. . . I've veered away from the hormone side of things and my tree hugging hippy side of things for once

Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast Episode 30 has just gone live. Getting to 30 is something I'm really proud of and I wanted to do something a little different. . . You all know by now how passionate I am about women's knowledge of health, wellness and their own connection to the sacred feminine and being empowered. So I decided to read to the introduction to Anne McIntyres Complete Women's Herbal Guide. She discusses the intricate connection between women, their feminine natures, plants and the moon with a splash of mythology and the different Goddesses. . . I then add in my own ramblings for good measure. Happy Hormones and here's to Episode 30 and getting this far

What was meant to be an episode on knowing your body from ovulation to Feminine Sexuality turned into The Body Mind Connection. I talk about: -The Body holding onto old traumas -Where your pain is and what emotion is connected with it -Releasing old traumas and working with emotions instead of running from them. -Using Massage to release emotions Happy Friday & Happy Hormones