Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Are Hormone Balance Diets BS!? Dr. Natalie Crawford Breaks Down the Key to Women’s Fertility & Hormone Health

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we cut through the noise around “hormone health” — one of the most overused and misunderstood topics in wellness. Joined by double board-certified OBGYN Dr. Natalie Crawford, we unpack what actually impacts women’s hormones and fertility, what’s rooted in science versus misinformation, and how to navigate common claims around food, stress, and “hormone balancing” with a more evidence-based lens.

Episode Notes

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• What Does “Hormone Balance” Actually Mean?
• Can You Test if Your Hormones Are “Balanced”?
• Signs of Hormone Imbalance (Premenopausal Women)
• How Doctors Diagnose & Treat Hormone Issues
• Understanding the Menstrual Cycle (Hormones 101)
• Cycle Syncing: Helpful or Overhyped?
• “Estrogen Dominance” & Detox Myths Explained
• Why Fertility Isn’t Just “Hormone Imbalance”
• How Dieting & Undereating Impact Hormones & Fertility
• Advocating for Better Hormone & Fertility Care

Check in with today’s amazing guest:  Dr. Natalie Crawford 

• Website: www.nataliecrawfordmd.com
• Tiktok: tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd
• Instagram: instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd
• Youtube: youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD
• Book: The Fertility Formula: Take Control of Your Reproductive Future

References:

• https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00737-021-01156-x
• https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics/

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.