Hi Mobsters
It’s Leah here, the founder and CEO of The House of Hormones bringing you your weekly dose of hormone intel.
Let’ me ask you this… when did women’s health get so serious?
Because if you think about it, the way we talk about our hormones in our group chats versus “real life” couldn’t be more different. In the group chat, we’re honest. We’re laughing about how unhinged we felt before our period, sending voice notes about crying over something ridiculous, or asking, “why do I suddenly hate everyone this week?” There’s humour, there’s honesty, and most importantly, there’s no judgement.
But step outside of that space, and suddenly the tone changes. Conversations about hormones become clinical, overwhelming, sometimes even a bit depressing. Or worse, they become taboo. Something we’re meant to quietly manage rather than openly understand. And somewhere in that shift, women are losing out.
Because yes, women’s health is serious. Hormonal changes can impact our mood, our sleep, our relationships, our work, and our overall wellbeing. The ebbs and flows can be tough, and they deserve to be taken seriously. But serious doesn’t have to mean heavy, confusing, or fear-driven. At The House of Hormones, we believe there’s a better way to have these conversations. We’re here to educate, always. But we also believe that how we deliver that education matters just as much as the information itself. Women don’t need more scare-mongering, more “you need to fix this,” or more overwhelming lists of things to do. We already carry enough. What we need is clarity, relatability, and a tone that actually reflects how we speak to each other.
Take the luteal phase, for example. Yes, we can explain the hormonal shifts, the rise and fall of progesterone, and the physiological changes happening in the body. But we can also say what every woman is already thinking: it’s that phase where your patience is lower, your emotions are closer to the surface, and everything feels just that little bit more intense. And when you hear it explained like that, something shifts. You don’t feel broken. You feel understood.
That’s the balance we’re trying to strike. Bringing the science, but keeping the humanity. Making sure women are informed, but not overwhelmed. Creating a space where you can both learn and laugh, because the reality is, sometimes our bodies are a bit wild!
When we bring humour into the conversation, we’re not dismissing the experience. We’re normalising it. We’re making it easier for women to engage, to ask questions, and to actually absorb the information instead of switching off because it all feels too much. So this is your reminder: you can take your health seriously without taking yourself too seriously. Let’s keep learning. Let’s keep asking questions. Let’s keep pushing for better support, better research, and better conversations.
But let’s also keep the group chat energy. Because that’s where women feel most seen.
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With love,
Leah & Team THOH x
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