What if hormone imbalances aren’t just physical? In this episode, we sit down with women’s health and hormone coach Sam “The Hormone Goddess” to explore the deeper emotional, nervous system, and societal roots behind so many women’s health struggles. We dive into the connection between trauma, stress, suppressed anger, feminine energy, and hormone health, and why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies in modern culture. From painful periods and burnout to nervous system dysregulation and people-pleasing, this conversation unpacks the hidden layers influencing women’s health and healing. We also discuss female rage, womb work, joy, pleasure, circadian rhythm, somatic healing, and what it actually means to reconnect with yourself as a woman. If you’ve ever struggled with PMS, anxiety, exhaustion, hormone imbalances, fertility challenges, or feeling disconnected from your body, this episode is for you. 00:00 Intro + Trailer 01:36 Meet Samantha Hadadi 01:56 Sam’s Hormone Healing Journey 04:46 Trauma, Stress & Hormone Imbalances 05:51 Why Women Aren’t Taught About Their Bodies 07:36 Shame Around Periods & Womanhood 08:46 Why Society Fears Women’s Power 13:41 Female Anger & Hormonal Health 17:36 Suppressed Anger, Liver Health & Hormones 20:56 Somatic Practices for Releasing Anger 23:56 Trauma Release & Emotional Processing 25:51 The Healing Power of Movement & Community 26:46 Nervous System & Hormone Connection 29:56 Trauma, Stress & Women’s Health 32:16 Root Causes of Hormonal Imbalances 36:06 What Is Womb Work? 40:16 The Missing Piece in Hormone Healing 40:46 Joy, Pleasure & Feminine Energy 42:36 Productivity Culture & Women’s Health 47:36 Healing Through Dance & Movement 50:06 Hormones as Messengers 51:36 Reconnecting to Your Authentic Self 52:41 Final Message for Women 54:26 Supporting the Next Generation of Girls 57:36 Where to Find Sam Resources From This Episode: Dr. Leah's Womanhood Wellness Membership Follow Samantha on Instagram Healthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTube Healthy As A Mother Podcast | Instagram Healthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTok Healthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch Store Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at Earthley Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER Use code HAAM and save 10% at Fond