In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Lara Briden to discuss hormonal health, importance of ovulation (the main event), irregular periods, PCOS and Endometriosis.We dig into how Dr. Briden defines PMS, how our bodies are resilient and how to fuel our bodies to minimize PMS symptoms, tips to manage PCOS, the difference between PCOS and Endometriosis, and so much more!  Dr. Briden's background of evolutionary biology and naturopathic medicine inform her unique perspective on these fascinating topics, which can be found on full display in her latest book, "Hormone Repair Manual: Every Woman's Guide to Healthy Hormones After 40".Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. She has more than 20 years’ experience in women’s health and currently has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems.Learn more and connect with Dr. Lara Briden: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube Videos Referenced:SIBO and Endometriosis Part 1SIBO and Endometriosis Part 2The Importance of Progesterone Learn more and purchase her books:Period Repair ManualHormone Repair ManualJoin our private FitMom Lifestyle community HEREWant to schedule a strategy call with us? Schedule HERETo connect with Liz Roman click HERETo connect with Becca Chilczenkowski click HERERead More on FitMom Lifestyle HERECheck out Liz’s NEW COOKBOOK, FitCookery HERECheck out our PLANNER, Win The Day HEREThis episode is brought to you by FitMom Lifestyle Marketing and Production by brandhard Want to check out some of our favorite supplements like the Daily Greens, Digestive Enzymes, and some of the best tasting protein to help you recover from your workout (Fruit D Loop is one of our favorites) visit 1stPhorm now.Looking for high quality supplements at a discount? Purchase through our Wellevate account HEREStay SALTY with our favorite electrolyte packets, LMNT! LMNT is a electrolyte drink mix that is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs and is perfectly suited to folks following a keto, low-carb, or paleo diet AND it is soo tasty - great for flavoring water and helping you drink more! Our favorite flavors include Watermelon, Raspberry, Mango Chili, Grapefruit and Citrus!Please do us that favor and share this with your friends and family so we can reach more lives!