Why Your Hormones Aren't the Problem: A Root Cause Approach to Women's Health with Sheeva Stephens

In this episode, I sit down with one of my oldest and dearest friends, Sheeva Stephens, functional medicine and brain health specialist, for a deeply personal and empowering conversation about what it really takes to heal your body from the inside out. Sheeva shares her raw and vulnerable journey of being put on Adderall at 12 years old, navigating years of debilitating side effects, and ultimately moving across the country to wean herself off three medications—a process that became the catalyst for the life-changing work she now does with women all over the world. We dig into why so many high-achieving women are walking around chronically inflamed, dismissed by doctors, and stuck in bodies that no longer feel like home.  Sheeva breaks down the four pillars of her healing methodology, the most common symptoms women in their 40s are facing today (bloating, brain fog, anxiety, sleep disturbances, hair loss), and why hormones often aren't the real problem. We also get into peptides, GLP-1s, supplements, electrolytes, and the foundational habits every woman should be doing right now to reduce inflammation and reclaim her energy.  If you've been feeling "off" and can't figure out why—or you've been told by doctors that this is just how it is—this episode is your sign to listen to your body and start asking better questions. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Meet Sheeva Stephens 01:02 Friends to Podcast Guests 02:42 Defining Influence 03:18 Early Life and Diagnosis 05:22 Adderall Years and Side Effects 07:24 Entrepreneur Burnout and Identity 08:25 Moving to LA to Detox 09:32 Healing Through Functional Medicine 10:38 Growth Collective Offer 12:21 California Shift and Acceptance 14:02 Weaning Off Timeline 14:53 From Sharing to Coaching 16:28 Who She Helps Now 18:14 Chronic Inflammation and Perimenopause 19:22 Whole Body Root Cause Approach 21:12 Energy as the New Metric 21:40 Setting Up the 2026 Landscape 21:46 Symptoms Women Ignore 23:02 Deep Dive Assessment 24:11 90 Day Pillars Plan 25:11 Sustainable Nutrition First 26:06 Inflammatory Food Triggers 29:01 Peptides Done Safely 31:18 Supplement Quality Matters 32:17 Electrolyte Picks 33:01 Free Inflammation Guide 34:02 Messaging That Converts 38:05 Health Trends Ahead 40:37 Daily Action Steps 42:31 Where To Find Sheeva QUOTABLES: “ I'm not leading with a victim mentality of, whoa is me, I have a problem, this is it. I'm not in the thick of my sickness anymore either. And so, for me, I want to show up with light and hope.” - Sheeva Stephens “If your energy is not at the level that it needs to be to actually wake up and produce and create while at the same time having a life, family, marriage, and all of the things, you're not gonna be able to really show up and do your best.” - Julie Solomon GUEST RESOURCES: [FOLLOW SHEEVA ON INSTAGRAM] Follow Sheeva @sheevawellness for daily education on hormones, inflammation, and healing your body at the root. [WORK WITH SHEEVA] Ready to uncover what's really going on with your body? Visit sheevawellness.com to explore Sheeva's signature programs and book a Root Cause Analysis call. [DOWNLOAD SHEEVA'S FREE INFLAMMATION GUIDE] Get the first foundational steps to lowering inflammation in your body with Sheeva's brand-new free guide, released to Woman of Influence listeners first. Download it here. RESOURCES:   [UNSCRIPTED: THE MASTERMIND] This 12-month, application-only mastermind is designed for high-caliber entrepreneurs ready to refine their positioning, amplify visibility, and scale strategically. If selected, you’ll receive 2 1:1 calls with me, monthly mastermind sessions, two retreats, and a guest feature on Woman of Influence. Apply now and, if it’s aligned, we will personally reach out with next steps.  💡The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1 Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen. Inside The Growth Collective, you get: Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells. A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue And you can try it today—for just $1. [APPLY FOR THE REVENUE ACCELERATOR] Book a strategy call to explore whether The Revenue Accelerator is the right next step for your business and leadership. Apply and schedule your call today. [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram! MUST HAVES THIS MONTH: [YOUR BUSINESS, SIMPLIFIED]Whether you’re managing sales, inventory, or customer engagement, this platform combines all your business needs into one place. Get started here.