Even hormone coaches deal with breakouts! This week, we're getting honest about it. We dig into our own acne stories (hormonal, pregnancy-related, and supplement-induced), the science behind why hormones drive breakouts in the first place, and what's actually helped us navigate flares without spiraling.

In this episode:

• What it really feels like to break out while working as hormone coaches, and the pressure of "looking the part"
• The hormonal mechanism behind post-birth-control acne, and why your body's context (stress, undereating, overtraining) changes how rocky that transition is
• Spironolactone vs. Winlevi: how each works, and why Sam ultimately chose a topical, targeted option over a systemic one
• A list of supplements that can actually trigger acne, including a couple of surprising, well-documented ones
• Our real approaches during a flare (panic included) and how we each work with clients
• A myth-debunk on the "cortisol steal" theory, and what's actually happening when stress affects your hormones
• clearstem.com
• skinbetter.com
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
• Elta MD Tinted Sunscreen
• Colorscience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield
• Avene Cleanance HYDRA Ultra-Soothing Restorative Cream
• winlevi.com
• The PMOS/PCOS rename Endocrine Society's announcement.

Connect with us:

🌐 Podcast site: everyphaseofher.com

📸 Instagram: @everyphaseofher
▶️ YouTube: Every Phase of Her

Work with us:

Sam · Rewild Her — rewildherwellness.com
Sandy · Sandra Adams Wellness — sandraadamswellness.com

📩 Questions? Email us at hello@everyphaseofher.com

On today's episode, Sandy and Sam are getting real about burnout. Not the "I'm a little tired" kind, but the kind where your body basically stages an intervention, whether you're ready for it or not. We're talking about Sam's own crash — adrenaline, exhaustion, labs that finally explained what was going on — and Sandy's slower burn, years in the making, that finally caught up with her too. We're also busting a myth about "adrenal fatigue" that even our own practitioners still use, and sharing the actual practical stuff that's helped us both start to feel human again — blood sugar, sleep, and yes, why I ditched my alarm clock. Oh, and a fair warning: neither of us has this fully figured out. We're both still in it, honestly — which is kind of the point!

🌐 Podcast site: everyphaseofher.com

📸 Instagram: @everyphaseofher
▶️ YouTube: Every Phase of Her

Work with us:

Sam · Rewild Her — rewildherwellness.com
Sandy · Sandra Adams Wellness — sandraadamswellness.com

📩 Questions? Email us at hello@everyphaseofher.com

Sandy and Sam introduce the show, explain why they created it, and share the personal health journeys that led them into hormone health coaching and women’s wellness. They also preview the kinds of conversations listeners can expect, from burnout and motherhood to grief, corporate life, and the frustrations of advocating for your own health. In this episode, Sandy and Sam set the tone for a conversational, research-backed podcast about the many stages of being a woman, not just hormones. They cover their backgrounds, why they left corporate careers, and how their own health challenges shaped the work they do now.

Learn more about the Institute of Menstrual Health here.

Connect with us:

🌐 Podcast site: everyphaseofher.com

📸 Instagram: @everyphaseofher
▶️ YouTube: Every Phase of Her

Work with us:

Sam · Rewild Her — rewildherwellness.com
Sandy · Sandra Adams Wellness — sandraadamswellness.com

📩 Questions? Email us at hello@everyphaseofher.com