This week, I’m breaking down what your spotting is actually trying to tell you, and when it’s something you shouldn’t ignore.
If you’ve ever noticed spotting before your period, around ovulation, or randomly throughout your cycle, this episode will help you understand what’s normal and what’s a sign that your body needs more support.
We’re diving into the biggest root cause behind spotting and how things like stress, gut health, and lifestyle habits can directly impact your cycle.
In this episode, we cover:
- When spotting is normal vs. when it’s not
- The connection between spotting and low progesterone
- The impact of sleep, blood sugar balance, stress, gut health, and overtraining on hormone balance
- The importance of nutrients like fats, zinc, and vitamin C for addressing spotting and period health
- Why personalized support matters when it comes to fixing spotting
If you've been curious about whether or not your spotting is normal, this episode will help you connect the dots and understand what your body is asking for.
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What is Radiate with Rita?
Radiate with Rita is an empowering, real, and unfiltered women's gut and hormone health podcast hosted by Rita Utterback— a Functional Nutrition Practitioner who has helped over 300 women get lasting relief from miserable periods, brutal PMS/PMDD, gut issues, and symptoms of endometriosis inside her online practice and has lived it herself.
This show is for women who have been misunderstood, dismissed, are done settling and are finally ready to take back their health and their lives. In each episode, Rita breaks down the why and shares, real practical tools to help you get relief— think sustainable nutrition, habits and functional testing— without the BS that no one has time or energy for.
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