Hormone Health Class
Welcome to Hormone Health Class — where we make hormones make sense.+
Hosted by Vanda Aubrey, Functional Medicine Nurse and Board Certified Nurse Coach, this podcast is your go-to space to finally understand your body, balance your hormones naturally, and feel like yourself again.
Whether you're struggling with painful periods, infertility, mood swings, fatigue, PMS, or feel like your hormones are running the show — you're in the right place.
Inside each episode, you'll get practical tips, hormone education, and empowering strategies to help you have easier periods, better moods, and more energy — without restrictive diets or guessing games.
From fertility to postpartum to thriving in your 30s and beyond, think of this as the class you actually needed but never got.
Because you run your life — not your period.
On this podcast, I answer questions like:
• Why am I so tired all the time even though my labs are normal?
• How can I fix my painful or heavy periods naturally?
• What causes PMS and how do I get rid of it?
• How do I balance my hormones after having a baby?
• Why do I feel bloated and moody before my period?
• How can I increase my energy without cutting out all my favorite foods?
• What is estrogen dominance and how do I know if I have it?
• How can I support my hormones to prepare for pregnancy?
• Do I really need to go on birth control to "fix" my hormones?
• What is the best diet for healthy hormones?
• How can I support my thyroid naturally?
• What are the root causes of hormone imbalance?
Hormone Health Class
64: Burnout Proof: Simple Stress Management Tips for Moms with Meg Bingham
Feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just plain crispy? 😅 You’re not alone — and it doesn’t have to stay that way.
In this episode, I’m joined by Meg Bingham — health educator, certified stress management specialist, homeschooling mom, and entrepreneur — who shares her top strategies to help busy moms move from overwhelm to ease.
We dive into:
💥 What burnout actually looks and feels like for moms
💃 The power of simple, joyful movement (and why it doesn’t have to be a “workout”)
🛑 Why better boundaries matter more than better time management
🙌 Practical tools to ask for help and say no without guilt
If you’re ready to feel more calm, energized, and present in your life (without adding more to your to-do list), this conversation is for you.
Listen now and start taking small steps toward becoming burnout proof.
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Hey, hey, welcome back to the podcast. Today I’m joined by Meg Bingham. She is a health education professional, certified stress management specialist, homeschooling mom of two, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping busy moms reduce stress and prevent burnout.
She wants every mom to know that it is possible to learn to operate from a place of ease and calm — not overwhelm.
Today, Meg and I are talking about simple stress management techniques you can use to become burnout proof.
First, I asked Meg to define burnout.
Meg shared that burnout is interesting because it’s pretty subjective — everyone experiences it differently. While there are some common symptoms, it isn’t a medically confirmed diagnosis. For moms, burnout can feel like constant exhaustion tied to hopelessness — feeling like you’ll never get on top of things. You might lose interest in things you love or motivation to do what you need to do, like that pile of dishes you just keep avoiding.
Meg explained that burnout symptoms often overlap with depression and anxiety, so if you feel stuck in constant overwhelm, it’s important to reach out to your doctor or a therapist for support.
I added that burnout can show up in different areas of life: work, motherhood, relationships, or even specific tasks (like cooking dinner every night). Sometimes it’s all-encompassing, and sometimes it’s isolated to one area.
Meg agreed and mentioned her own experience with “cooking burnout,” describing how certain tasks can feel exhausting on their own.
Then, I asked what recommendations she has for when someone feels like they’re approaching burnout.
Meg’s first tip? Move your body.
She explained that we all know we should move, but time and energy can be barriers. She suggested even a quick 15-minute dance party in the kitchen with your kids. Movement doesn’t have to look like a formal workout — it can be joyful and simple.
I shared that I often tell my kids to “get their wiggles out,” and as adults, we forget how powerful it can be to simply move. I love getting outside when I can, but I find it harder in the winter months.
Meg agreed, adding that walking outside is especially powerful because of how our eyes move and how nature helps us process thoughts and emotions. Plus, grounding — actually touching the grass or earth — can have a big impact too.
I asked if there are any specific types of movement that might be more centering than others. Meg emphasized that it should be whatever feels good to you in that moment — joyful movement is key.
Next, I asked Meg for a couple more quick tools moms can keep in their back pocket.
She shared that we often think we need better time management skills, but in reality, most moms are already managing their time very well — we just have too much on our plates. We often take on extra tasks because they’re passed to us quickly, or we believe we’re the only ones who can do them “right.”
Instead of more time management, we need more support and better boundaries. Saying no and asking for help are skills that take practice, but they get easier over time.
I completely agreed, adding that as women we often have a hard time voicing when we need help because we feel like we have to do it all ourselves.
Meg shared that she has a resource to help moms dig deeper into this work (linked in the show notes) and invited everyone to connect with her further.
She mentioned her podcast, Becoming Burnout Proof, where she talks more about her embrace, reduce, recover framework for creating both short-term and long-term strategies to avoid burnout.
You can also find Meg on Instagram at @megwbing.
Thank you so much to Meg for joining me! Check out the show notes for all the links, and I hope everyone has a great week.
