BLOOM Functional Testing
Healing iron & hormone imbalances
Struggling with Low Energy, Heavy Periods, or Crazy Mood Swings? Here’s Your Plan
Bloom combines functional hormone testing with real-life nutrition support to help you correct iron and hormone imbalances at the source. Without restrictive diets or one-size-fits-all protocols.
The hardest thing about iron and hormone imbalances is that they creep in slowly.
At first, it’s just feeling a little more tired than usual.
Then it becomes the afternoon crashes. The headaches. The heavy periods that derail your day. The mood swings you don’t recognize.
You start adjusting your life around your symptoms.
Taking naps when you can. Skipping workouts because you’re too drained. Reaching for sugar or caffeine just to get thorugh the day.
And somewhere along the way you start wondering if this is just how adulthood feels.
But deep down, you know something isn’t right.
You remember what it felt like to have energy. To feel strong in your body. To wake up ready for the day.
You want to feel that again.
Not perfect.
But like yourself.
The frustrating part is that most women are left to figure this out alone.
No one explains how iron, hormones, minerals, and stress all intersect. No one shows you how to actually correct the underlying imbalances.
So you’re left guessing.
And guessing is exhausting.
But what if there was a clearer way forward?
What if I told you the problem isn't that your body is broken...
…it’s that no one has ever explained why these symptoms are happening in the first place.
For years, many women struggling with fatigue, heavy periods, mood swings, and hormona chaos have been given the same advice:
“Your iron is low. Take a supplement.”
“Your hormones are off. Try this medication.”
“Your labs are normal. You’re probably just stressed.”
But those answers rarely explain the full picture.
Because iron imbalances don’t exist in isolation. Hormones don’t operate on their own. And symptoms rarely come from just one thing.
Iron is influenced by minerals like copper and magnesium.
Minerals affect hormone production and stress resilience.
Hormones influence energy, metabolism, and mood.
When these systems fall out of balance, the body struggles to keep up.
And when we only address one piece of the puzzle, the deeper patterns remain.
That’s why guessing can feel like an endless loop.
You try something. It helps a little. Then the symptoms come back worse. You try something else. Rinse and repeat.
The real shift happens when we stop asking "What supplement should I take?" and start asking "Why is this happening in the first place?"
After years of working with active women navigating iron deficiency, hormone imbalances, and chronic fatigue, I’ve seen the most meaningful progress happens when we step back and look at the whole system.
Not just one lab marker.
Not just one hormone.
But the full picture of how your body is trying to adapt.
Imagine if…
You finally unerstood why your iron levels keep dropping so you can rebuild ferritin levels without nauseating supplements or repeated iron infusions.
You had steady energy throughout the day without caffeine crashes, afternoon naps, or constant sugar cravings.
Your periods became lighter and more manageable so heavy bleeding, hormonal migraines, and severe fatigue stop disrupting your life.
You understood how your hormones, iron levels and stress physiology interact so your lab results finally make sense.
Your mood felt more stable throughout the month so irritability, “mom rage,” and emotional overwhelm don’t take over your life.
Your workouts start building strength instead of draining you so running, strength training, and daily activity leave you feeling energized again.
You had a clear, personalized plan based on real data so you’re no longer stuck guessing about what to eat, what supplements to take, or what’s really working.
You could trust your body again knowing you finally have answers and a path forward.
I can’t wait for you to dive into
BLOOM.
A proven functional nutrition framework for women ready to understand their bodies, correct iron and hormone imbalances, and reclaim their energy.
Here’s What You’ll Learn:
Module 1: Hormone Investigation
Discover what is actually affecting your hormone levels and what you can do about it.
Module 2: Iron Clarity Breakdown
Get to the root of iron struggles for good and know what your labs actually mean so you finally get your energy back.
Module 3: The rebuilding and integration plan
Work with your body to incorporate activity that supports your hormone and iron progress.
Here's why you won't find a program like this anywhere else
If you’re thinking you can just grab a book about regulating your hormones or increasing your ferritin levels, here’s why BLOOM is so unique.
1: BLOOM is taught by a licensed Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Registered Dietitian. Stephanie has worked with hundreds of women just like you (and she’s been there herself!) and she knows all the roadblocks and hesitations that can come up so se can get you past them and see results.
2: The BLOOM system is specifically designed to not only help you find the root of your hormone drama but also do so in a way that is approachable and realistic to your life. You can learn about fixing your hormones anywhere. But a method that finds the actual root of the problem and not just gives you a diet to follow or pill to take forever, but one that lets you stop worrying altogether and live your life without giving your period a second thought? That you won’t find in a book or 30 day reset program.
3: BLOOM includes a custom protocol of your iron and hormone healing needs based on targeted testing of your hormone’s metabolic pathways and nutrient levels, makes it personalized and effective.
After this program you will:
- Have a personalized plan of action to supporting your energy levels and hormones
- Recognize your personal stress triggers and how they affect your hormones and energy all month long
- Know what to eat to support your hormones, without diets, restricting food groups, or intense workout plans
- Be on a path to all day energy without crashes, cravings, or drama.
How BLOOM Works
1
Join BLOOM.
Once you click the green enroll button and enter your details, you get instant access to all program materials.
2
Order your functional tests.
The START HERE module at the beginning of the program includes all the details you need to get your test kit ordered and sent to you. Once you send in the completed test kit and the lab analyzes your sample, Stephanie will reach out with a custom protocol and explanation of your results.
3
Learn on your own time
We know your time is precious. That’s why all of the program content is available on-demand to access whenever works best for you.
Hi, I’m Stephanie!
In working with clients, I’ve found that hormone struggles and iron imbalances are where women really struggle, and the traditional solutions of birth control and iron supplements aren’t helping to relieve symptoms.
If you’ve done ALL the right things that your doctor has recommended or you’re not getting the hormone testing that you are looking for, it’s time for a new approach.
What we DO for our bodies matters, but those things only work as much as we also address the root cause that’s leading to the symptoms in the first place.
It’s hard to do the nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management we know we need to do when we just don’t have the energy to get going. When we’re in too much physical pain and mental anxiety that we’re frozen in place.
If you’re ready to Bloom, in your health and your life, it’s time to take a body AND mind approach to supporting hormones and energy needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in this program?
Bloom includes 1 HTMA test kit, 1 DUTCH hormone panel, a comprehensive assessment of your results, a personalized protocol based on your results, and the complete Bloom program curriculum with training on balancing hormones, optimizing iron levels, and tailoring activity to reach your hormone goals.
What is HTMA testing?
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is a way to assess the state of your metabolism and stress load by looking at the mineral status of your tissues. It is an easy, quick test you complete at home and mail in.
What is a DUTCH Hormone Panel?
The DUTCH Hormone Panel is an at home hormone test that tells us your sex hormone levels as well as how those hormones are being metabolized in your body. This combined with HTMA testing gives us a holistic picture of how well your body is making, using, and clearing hormones so we can tailor nutrient interventions for where the specific breakdown in the process is happening.
Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
Due to the digital and personalized nature of this product, there are no refunds.
Does this include testing?
Yes! The Bloom program includes both a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test and DUTCH Hormone panel with a custom protocol based on your results. Upon purchase of the program, you will receive further instructions on how to get your test kits sent to you.
Does this include coaching?
No it does not. For coaching access alongside these modules and testing, you can join the Nourish Your Life Collective.
How long do I have access to this bundle?
You get lifetime access to the content modules. The HTMA and DUTCH hormone test kits have a 3 month time frame to complete upon purchase. If you need an extension on this, please contact us at stephaniedarbyrd.com/contact and let us know!
If you’re ready for answers and a clearer path forward, you’re in the right place!
This program is designed to help you understand what’s happening beneath your symptoms and support your body with practical, personalized steps. If it feels like the right fit for your season, you can get started today.