The Koko Kwon Podcast

A compelling conversation about infertility, male fertility, sperm health, and IVF treatments. In this episode, we explore the science behind fertility, lifestyle factors that affect sperm quality, and the emotional journey couples face when trying to conceive. Learn how modern reproductive treatments, fertility specialists, and faith can shape the path to pregnancy and parenthood.https://msha.ke/dryenihttps://www.instagram.com/dryeni_?igsh=dTdiMmk1eWRtYXV2Keywordsmale fertility, male fertility factors, sperm health, sperm health nutrition, how to improve sperm quality, IVF treatment, ivf treatment options, types of ivf treatment, IVF success rate, ivf success rates by age, ivf success rates factors, trying to get pregnant, trying to get pregnant tips, trying to get pregnant after miscarriage, fertility tips for couples, infertility support, fertility specialist advice, male fertility health

What if your painful periods, PMDD, mood swings, exhaustion, or hormonal imbalance aren’t “normal” but messages from your body asking for help?In this eye-opening episode of The Koko Kwon Podcast, we sit down with women’s health practitioner Catie Perkins to uncover the real reasons behind painful periods, PMS, PMDD, hormone imbalance, and hormonal birth control side effects. Too often, women are told their symptoms are normal or something they must simply tolerate. This conversation challenges that belief.Catie shares her deeply personal health journey, including her battle with thyroid cancer, chronic fatigue, and long-term hormonal disruption. Through functional and holistic medicine, she discovered how stress, nutrition, gut health, toxins, and birth control can silently impact women’s hormone health and overall well-being.This episode is designed to help women reconnect with their bodies, understand their menstrual cycles, and explore natural, science-backed ways to support hormonal balance.Learn more about our guest, Catie Perkins at the following links:https://stan.store/chrysaliswellnessbycatiehttps://www.instagram.com/chrysalis.wellness/If you’ve ever struggled with:painful or heavy periodsPMS, PMDD, anxiety, or emotional mood swingsconfusion around hormonal birth controlchronic fatigue or unexplained symptomsfeeling dismissed or unheard about your health👉 This conversation offers clarity, validation, and practical guidance for your healing journey.🧠 Topics Explored in This EpisodePainful periods, PMS & PMDD explainedHormonal birth control and its hidden effectsStress, nutrition & hormone imbalanceThe gut–hormone connectionToxins & endocrine disruptorsNatural remedies & herbal tincturesSupplements that support hormone healthCycle syncing & understanding the menstrual cycleFunctional medicine approaches to women’s health⏱️ Episode Chapters01:41 – Painful Periods, PMS & Hormone Imbalance Explained03:06 – Catie Perkins’ Story: Birth Control & Dismissed Symptoms09:54 – PMS vs PMDD: What’s Normal, Red Flags, Clots & Cramps14:47 – Root Causes of Hormone Imbalance: Stress, Gut Health & Inflammation32:36 – Healing Hormones by Working With Your Body34:43 – PMS/PMDD Mood Swings, Stress & Finding Support42:01 – Endocrine Disruptors & Simple Non-Toxic Swaps48:46 – Luteal Phase Hunger & Natural PMDD Relief01:01:41 – Cold Foods, Blood Flow & Period Pain (TCM Insight)01:05:32 – Supplements for Hormone Balance: Magnesium & Vitamin D01:10:46 – Cycle Syncing 101 & Signs of Estrogen Dominance01:26:27 – Hormones, Anger & Emotional Conditioning01:32:01 – Thyroid Cancer, Brain Fog & Hormone Recovery01:37:48 – Gut Reset & PMS/PMDD Healing Breakthrough01:48:48 – Daily Habits for Hormone Health & Birth Control Side Effects🔔 Subscribe & Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Koko Kwon Podcast for honest conversations about:women’s health & hormonesperiods, PMS & PMDD educationholistic & functional medicinemental, emotional & physical wellbeingIf this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs this conversation.KEYWORDSPainful Periods, PMDD, Hormonal Imbalance, Women’s Health, Period Pain, PMS, Hormone Health, Menstrual Cycle, Irregular Periods, Birth Control Side Effects, Period Problems, Female Hormones, Women’s Hormones, Holistic Health Podcast, Women’s Health Podcast, Hormone Healing, Why are my periods so painful, How to balance hormones naturally, Functional medicine for women, period pain relief, irregular periods cycle, hormonal imbalance in periods, hormone health for women