Ep. 72 - Hormonal Imbalance & Anxiety in Women: How to Finally Get Answers (Not Just a Pill) w/ Dr. Nancy Beliveau
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Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made humans! In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, sits down with Dr. Nancy Beliveau—Top Doctor of Functional Medicine and founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute—to unpack the science, emotion, and theology behind hormone health and its profound impact on mental wellness.
Dr. Nancy shares her own journey from misdiagnosis and medical gaslighting to radical healing through functional medicine. She reveals how underlying hormonal imbalances like PCOS, Hashimoto's, estrogen dominance, and adrenal dysfunction are often dismissed by conventional healthcare, leading many women to feel unheard and stuck on lifelong medications.
Together, Diana and Dr. Nancy explore how the root causes of anxiety, depression, and fatigue can be uncovered through deeper testing, intentional lifestyle changes, and faith-informed care. They also talk about the importance of integration—biology, psychology, and theology—and the freedom that comes from learning to advocate for yourself.
Quotes to Share:
“You are worthy. You are worth it. You are deserving of feeling good.” — Dr. Nancy Beliveau
“No two women are the same. Our biology, psychology, and theology all intersect uniquely.” — Diana S. Rice, LMHC
Key Topics Covered:
Functional labs vs. conventional labs: what you’re not being told
Root causes of mood swings, fatigue, and PMS
Hormone myths: the truth about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
The "second puberty" of midlife women
Why traditional lab panels miss thyroid and hormone issues
How faith, nutrition, breathwork, and nervous system regulation support hormone healing
Addressing guilt around medication with compassion and discernment
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma-informed mental health care
How to detox safely without extremes
Empowering men’s health too: low testosterone, ED, and emotional suppression
Resources Mentioned:
No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz
Breathly App and Pause App for breathwork
Functional testing options: Dutch Test, salivary hormone testing, full thyroid panels
Supplement mentions: Saccharomyces boulardii, lavender capsules, DIM, Maca
Guest Bio: Dr. Nancy Beliveau is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Top Doctor of Functional Medicine, and founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute. After years of struggling with unexplained health issues and being dismissed by traditional medicine, Dr. Nancy discovered functional medicine and experienced profound healing. She now dedicates her life to helping others uncover root causes and achieve true wellness—mind, body, and spirit.
Connect with Dr. Nancy: Website: https://holisticwholenessinstitute.com Instagram: @holisticwholenessinstitute
Connect with Diana: Website: https://throughthevalleytherapy.com Instagram: @throughthevalleytherapy Podcast Instagram: @theholisticcounselorpodcast
Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychological care. Always consult with licensed professionals before making any health decisions.
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