Hormone-safe wellness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s something I’ve studied and care about on a personal level. In this post, I shared how diving into hormone health opened my eyes to just how much our everyday choices impact our well-being—especially for women, at every stage of life. From puberty to postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond, our hormones play a critical role in how we feel, function, and show up in the world.

That’s why I am excited to introduce you to Hugh & Grace. Their supplements are not only clean and hormone-safe—they’re thoughtfully formulated by trusted experts using natural ingredients that support the body’s ability to detox, restore, and rebalance from the inside out. I don’t typically rely on supplements—but when it comes to hydration, collagen, and hormone balance, especially as an endurance runner with an active lifestyle, I turn to these products to support my body’s needs—alongside a foundation of clean, intentional eating.
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Here’s a closer look at the line—and why I use and love these products in my own daily routine:

Hydrate Detox
Daily Electrolyte + Detox Support
This isn’t your average electrolyte mix. Developed by the creators of LMNT (think: high-intensity hydration) and Liquid IV (popular with the younger crowd and typically for hangovers), Hydrate Detox is their best creation yet—according to the founder himself.
Why it's different:

• Supports foundational health and hydration
• Replenishes essential minerals like magnesium, crucial for over 300 bodily functions
• Includes potassium for healthy digestion and elimination
• Helps the body absorb water into cells (instead of just flushing it out)
• Aids in detoxing xenoestrogens—harmful synthetic estrogens found in processed food, water, soil, and beauty products

Bonus Superstars:

• D111: The most studied probiotic on the market, known to boost good bacteria and act as a digestive enzyme—breaking down fats, carbs, and protein
• Glutathione: Known as the body’s “master antioxidant,” it supports glowing skin, binds to toxins to remove them, and plays a vital role in cellular repair

Morning Routine
Start your day strong with daily support for:

• Liver health and regeneration
• Balanced blood sugar
• Sustained energy throughout the day

This supplement is perfect for those wanting a clean, hormone-safe way to start their day with more clarity and vitality.

Evening Routine
Unwind + Replenish, calm the body and mind: 

• Reduce daily anxiety
• Support restful, quality sleep
• Regulate hormones naturally

No melatonin here. Since melatonin is a hormone, this formula gives your body the building blocks it needs to create its own—helping you sleep better and support long-term hormone balance.

Triple Boost Protein + Hormone Support
This plant-based blend provides 20g of clean, highly digestible protein from three sources, each chosen for its unique nutrient profile. Also this tastes SO GOOD!

• Canadian Pea Protein: Sourced from farms with strict quality standards; rich in amino acids and BCAAs
• Pumpkin Seed Protein: Packed with omega-3s, zinc, and more amino acids to support hormone health
• Blue Spirulina: A superfood rich in methylated vitamin B12 (210% daily value), which helps bind and remove heavy metals from the body

Benefits:

• Supports gut health and liver function
• Helps eliminate heavy metals and parasites
• Promotes hormonal balance and recovery

Collagen
One ingredient! Made from wild-caught Japanese cod, this clean collagen powder dissolves easily in both hot and cold liquids (I mix it with a little water first thing in the am) and contains:

• Types I, II, and III collagen
• Supports hair, skin, nails, joints, ligaments, pelvic floor, and overall recovery
• Especially helpful for thinning hair, weakened connective tissue, and estrogen dips

Why Choose Hugh & Grace Supplements?
Because every product is created with the understanding that hormones matter—and everything we put in, on, and around our bodies affects them. These supplements are made with clean, purposeful ingredients that work with your body—not against it.

You can explore all products here!  

From cycle syncing and the thyroid-menstrual health connection to fertility superfoods, blood sugar balance, sex hormones, and insulin resistance—there’s so much to explore when it comes to our hormone health.
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Taking the IIN Hormone Health Course has been both empowering and eye-opening. It’s been a meaningful way to deepen my understanding of how interconnected our hormonal cycles are with diet, cognition, energy, and overall well-being. It’s also allowed me to reflect on my personal journey—one that I know many women can relate to.

Like so many women in the U.S., my hormonal health story began with synthetic estrogen birth control. At 17, I was prescribed Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo—a combination of synthetic estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin—in an effort to “regulate” my period. I hadn’t developed a regular cycle in the years following my first menstruation, and this seemed like the logical next step. No questions asked.

I stayed on the pill for several years, experiencing regular monthly periods. But by the time I was 24 or 25, I wanted to see if my body could function without it. I didn’t consult a doctor or make a plan—I simply stopped taking it. What followed was two years without a period, along with bloating and anxiety. When I eventually returned to my doctor, I was told I had high testosterone and was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). The recommendation? More birth control.

This time, the side effects hit me hard: heightened anxiety, no period, excess body hair, and feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. Looking back, my lifestyle at the time wasn’t helping—I was over-exercising, restricting carbs, and running on little fuel during the day, then snacking after late nights out drinking with friends. It was an unhealthy cycle, and eventually, in October 2017, I stopped the pill for good. Of course I could have made other adjustments, but I wasn't fully ready to give up everything just yet. 

To my complete surprise, I got my period naturally just one week later—for the first time in years. Since then, I haven’t been on hormonal birth control, and over time, my cycle has regulated itself. I can't say it was a single thing—cycle syncing, better nutrition, or lifestyle shifts—but becoming more in tune with my body and making more thoughtful, consistent choices has made all the difference.

Over the years, I’ve trained for and run three marathons, navigated personal and professional stress, healed from emotional trauma, and even frozen my eggs. Along the way, I’ve watched friends and family members—my sister, sister-in-law, cousins—embark on their own fertility journeys, whether naturally, through IVF, or with the help of surrogacy. Reflecting on it now, I realize I likely witnessed my mom and aunts go through menopause without even knowing it at the time.

One thing I would strongly encourage as you move through your own hormonal health journey is to learn about your family's health history—if you have access to it. When did your mother get her first period? When did she begin perimenopause? How about menopause—what was that transition like for her? What were her experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery? The more we can learn about the women who came before us, the better we can prepare, anticipate, and advocate for ourselves. This knowledge also equips you with valuable information to share with your doctor or care provider as you navigate your own path through the different stages of hormone health.

This course has helped me deepen my understanding of hormone health and given me tools to support not just my own journey, but hopefully others as well. Whether you're navigating hyperthyroidism, PCOS, fertility struggles, PMS, or simply looking to feel more balanced—I want to continue learning so that I can help. 

In future blog posts, I’ll be sharing recipes, natural remedies, and nutrition tips to support your cycle, enhance your movement, and align with your body’s natural rhythms. I’ll also highlight practices and products— (hello, acupuncture!) —that help us stay connected, grounded, and more mindful of our whole system.
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I hope what I’ve learned, and continue to learn, can serve as a resource to support you on your own unique path.