Why You Don’t Have to Be Tough on Yourself This January: Embracing Sustainable Hormonal Wellness, By MOB Member, Leah
Hi Mobsters, it’s Leah here, founder of The House of Hormones bringing you my second blog of 2025 for The MOB Community! I hope you enjoy it. As always please feel free to leave questions and comments in the box below.
January often brings the urge to overhaul everything—fad diets, intense workouts, and rigid routines designed to ‘reset’ and balance our bodies. But when it comes to hormonal health and women’s wellness, mums in the Mums Who Build community know the value of nurturing well-being from the inside out.
Instead of overwhelming yourself with extreme changes, focus on building sustainable habits that align with your body’s natural rhythms. Simple, supportive practices like habit stacking make it easier to create lasting changes that your hormones will thank you for.
The Power of Habit Stacking for Hormonal Wellness
Habit stacking is an easy way to pair new, supportive habits with routines you already have. For mums managing hormonal changes—whether through menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause—small, consistent actions can make a big impact on energy, mood, and overall health.
Here are a few habits to support hormonal balance:
Hydration: Start your day with a glass of water to maintain optimal hydration, a cornerstone of hormonal health.
Mindful Movement: Gentle activities like walking or stretching reduce stress and improve circulation, supporting hormone function.
Balanced Nutrition: Incorporate nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens, healthy fats, and fiber to support hormone production and regulation.
Sleep Hygiene: Prioritise quality sleep, crucial for restoring hormonal balance, especially during phases like perimenopause.
Stress Management: Practices like deep breathing, meditation, or journaling help balance cortisol, a hormone closely tied to stress.
By integrating these habits, you’re creating a holistic approach to women’s wellness that works with your body’s natural processes. Start small—choose one habit, focus on it, and make it part of your routine before adding another.
Mental Health Over Faddy Diets
Fad diets and drastic approaches often fail to meet the needs of women navigating hormonal changes. Hormones play a key role in regulating mood, energy, metabolism, and more, so restrictive eating or extreme plans can disrupt this delicate balance.
Instead, focus on self-care practices that nurture your hormones. Prioritise balanced meals with plenty of vitamins, minerals, and whole foods, maintain stable blood sugar levels, and listen to your body’s needs. These small shifts can have a profound impact on your overall well-being.
Embracing Flexibility and Self-Compassion
Hormonal changes are dynamic, and no two women experience them the same way. Embracing self-compassion and flexibility allows you to respond to your body’s needs rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
For example, if energy levels dip during certain phases of your cycle or stress levels rise during menopause, adjust your routine to honour those shifts. Setting realistic, sustainable goals and recognizing progress as non-linear ensures your wellness journey is aligned with your unique needs.
This January, shift your focus from quick fixes to habits that support your body’s natural rhythms. By integrating hydration, mindful movement, and stress management, you’re creating a foundation for lasting change. Prioritise self-compassion and start small—your hormones and well-being will thank you!
Good luck and See you next Saturday for my third blog of the year,
leah
mobster, mum, Psychologist, Founder of THOH
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