What Your Hormones Are Really Trying to Tell You

You’re not broken. You’re being spoken to.

Have you ever felt totally off?  Tired for no reason, irritable, bloated, wired at night, and emotional over the smallest thing…and thought, What is wrong with me?

Let me gently interrupt that thought:
There’s nothing wrong with you.
Your hormones are just trying to talk to you.

Most of us were never taught how to listen. We were told to suppress the symptoms, medicate the mood, and push through the fatigue. But hormones aren’t the enemy. They’re your body’s language, asking for support.

The Hidden Intelligence of Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers that help regulate almost every system in your body, from your sleep and appetite to your stress response, libido, and ability to think clearly. When things are in balance, you feel grounded, energetic, connected, and capable.

When they're not, your body starts sending signals, little nudges that turn into whispers, that can eventually become screams if left unaddressed. Let’s decode a few of those signals:

Low Energy?

What it’s saying: Your blood sugar’s swinging too hard, you’re not eating enough protein, or your sleep quality is taking a hit.

What to try:

·       Eat a protein-rich breakfast within 90 minutes of waking

·       Minimise caffeine before breakfast

·       Add minerals like sea salt and magnesium-rich foods (e.g., pumpkin seeds, leafy greens)

Irritability or Anxiety Before Your Period?

What it’s saying: You may be experiencing oestrogen dominance, low progesterone, or your nervous system is overstimulated.

What to try:

• Warm, grounding meals in your luteal phase

• B6-rich foods (chickpeas, salmon, bananas)

• Daily breathwork or walking barefoot outside to regulate cortisol

Bloating, Painful Periods or Breast Tenderness?

What it’s saying: Your detoxification and lymphatic systems need support. Excess oestrogen might not be clearing properly.

What to try:

·       Cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, kale)

·       Castor oil packs or gentle belly massage

·       More fibre (aim for 25–30g per day)

Low Libido?

This one gets whispered a lot. When your body is in survival mode and running on hormones like cortisol, pleasure is the first thing to disappear. Low libido is often about exhaustion, stress, and emotional disconnect, not just hormones.

What to try:

·       Prioritise oxytocin: hugs, laughter, connection, gentle movement

·       Eat enough fat: avocado, olive oil, nuts

·       Add in self-touch or reflexology to connect back in

 The Big Picture

Your symptoms aren’t the problem, they’re clues. Hormone health isn’t just about periods or PMS. It’s about energy, mood, digestion, sleep, motivation, and the ability to show up fully in your life. If we stop fighting our bodies and start listening to them, we open the door to real, lasting change.

So, what’s the takeaway?

Your First Step: Listen Gently, Nourish Deeply

If this resonates, start with these simple shifts:

Track how you feel across the month (use your journal or cycle tracking app)
Eat enough protein + fibre at every meal
Let rest be part of your healing plan

Want to dive deeper? Download my free Hormone Starter Pack or the Libido & Energy Checklist to support your body with real food, rituals, and rhythm-based tools.

You’re not broken. Your body is speaking. Let’s learn how to listen together.

With softness and strength,
Kim x