Podcasts about Estrogen

ADHD in women is far more complex than being distracted, forgetful, or unable to sit still. In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND, author of ADHD and Women, breaks down how ADHD actually presents in women, why so many women are first diagnosed with anxiety or depression, and how estrogen, progesterone, dopamine, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause can influence symptoms. We explore executive dysfunction, time blindness, rejection sensitivity, procrastination, medication, hormone therapy, exercise, sleep, nutrition, caffeine, meditation, and practical strategies for working with an ADHD brain instead of constantly fighting against it. Ultimately, Dr. Brighten reframes ADHD not as personal failure, but as a different operating system that requires different tools to thrive. Follow Jolene @drjolenebrighten Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 What science gets wrong about women and ADHD 02:32 Why studying the female brain is so complicated 04:18 Hormones and ADHD medication effectiveness 06:45 Can we recover decades of missing female health data? 08:01 Estrogen, dopamine and the menstrual cycle 09:32 Personality flaw or ADHD symptom? 11:50 Why women are diagnosed with anxiety and depression first 13:56 Why female ADHD doesn't always look hyperactive 14:42 Time blindness explained 16:33 ADHD is really a problem of dysregulation 17:27 What ADHD actually is—and isn't 20:03 Are you born with ADHD? 22:56 Hormones, masking and the female ADHD experience 26:37 When ADHD begins showing up in girls 27:50 ADHD medication in children 30:03 Can a brain scan diagnose ADHD? 31:13 Procrastination vs. task paralysis 33:47 ADHD in high-performing women 36:32 Rejection sensitivity dysphoria 39:07 Can changing your self-talk improve symptoms? 40:08 How to interrupt negative ADHD thought loops 44:46 Dopamine, phones and doomscrolling 45:54 Why ADHD brains need pleasure 48:24 What Parisian cafés can teach us about attention 51:02 ADHD medications: what women should know 53:42 HRT, estrogen and ADHD symptoms 57:30 Should the goal be getting off ADHD medication? 1:00:03 When medication becomes a bigger conversation 1:02:10 Exercise, sleep, environment and nutrition—ranked 1:03:05 20 minutes of exercise and focus 1:03:42 Iron deficiency, sleep and ADHD 1:04:12 Why nutrition comes last—but still matters enormously 1:06:01 Are women simply not eating enough? 1:09:31 Rapid fire: the best and worst ADHD morning habits 1:15:51 The "different operating system" approach 1:19:06 What Ever Forward means to Dr. Brighten ----- Episode resources: FREE sample of MitoPure from Timeline Strong Coffee Company code CHASE for 15% off Get Jolene's new book on Amazon

If part one of my conversation with Dr. Stephanie Gray made you question what you thought you knew about hormones, buckle up. Part two goes even deeper.Dr. Gray is the author of The Hormone Blueprint, and she has spent years researching and working with women on hormones, thyroid health, metabolism, and hormone replacement therapy.And moms, this conversation is especially for us.We get incredibly practical about testing, what may actually be hiding inside hormone prescriptions, and why Dr. Gray believes women need a much more nuanced conversation about HRT, breast cancer, brain health, bones, and aging.We talk about:The hormone and thyroid tests Dr. Gray recommends women ask about, including one metabolic marker your doctor may not routinely checkWhy she says a “normal” lab result and an optimal result can be two very different thingsThe surprising inactive ingredients she found inside some hormone prescriptions, including dyes, preservatives, and other ingredients you might never think to look forWhy the way you take hormones matters, from pills and creams to patches and pelletsWhat happens when you wear an estrogen patch in a sauna. Yes, Dr. Gray actually researched this!The complicated relationship between HRT and breast cancer, including research Dr. Gray says challenges some long-held assumptionsWhy she believes women should consider not only the possible risks of taking hormones, but also the risks of going without themHow hormones may fit into the bigger picture of protecting our bones, brains, cardiovascular health, metabolism, and quality of life as we ageThere is a LOT here, and this is definitely an episode where you may want to grab a notebook, jot down questions, and bring them to a healthcare provider who understands hormone health. You can also print off the cheat sheet of the episode – grab it here! Because “I guess feeling terrible is just part of getting older” is not a health plan.Here's part two of my conversation with Dr. Stephanie Gray.Resources We Mention for Hormone Replacement Therapy and Hormone TestingGrab one of Dr. Stephanie's books: Your Longevity Blueprint (Amazon/Bookshop.org); Your Fertility Blueprint (Amazon/Bookshop.org); Your Hormone Blueprint (Amazon/Bookshop.org).Get 10% off supplements at Dr. Stephanie's site with the code KIDS.Perimenopause could be the best years of your life! with Jenn PikeMore about menopause and hormones with Cynthia Thurlow here and hereHow to start and keep with a new habitCheck out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

In this episode of MENO, host Jacqueline Buckingham sits down with Dr. Avrum Bluming, a renowned breast oncologist and the author of Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer. For over three decades, Dr. Bluming has been dedicated to uncovering the facts surrounding breast cancer and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Together, they explore the patient-provider relationship, dismantle long-standing misconceptions about estrogen and progesterone, and discuss how women can advocate for their own health through data collection. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: ➡️ The Patient-Provider Relationship: How an informed patient and a respectful physician can work together to achieve better health outcomes, rather than defaulting to an arrogant stance. ➡️ The Impact of Menopause Symptoms: How the median duration of menopause symptoms is 7.2 years—and can last 10 years or longer for women of color—causing up to 30% of female physicians and nurses in England to retire early. ➡️ The Primary Roles of Estrogen and Progesterone: Why estrogen is the primary drug for menopausal treatment, and how progesterone helps eliminate the increased risk of uterine cancer for women who still have a uterus. ➡️ Misrepresentations in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Study: A critical look at the flaws, biases, and data misrepresentations of the 2002 WHI study that caused a dramatic drop in women taking hormones. ➡️ HRT and Decreased Breast Cancer Risk: The little-known findings from the WHI that women taking estrogen alone actually had a 23% decreased risk of breast cancer and a 40% decreased risk of death from it. ➡️ Hormones and Heart Disease: Why estrogen decreases the risk of significant heart disease by 50%, an important fact given that seven times as many women die of heart disease as breast cancer. ➡️ Cognitive Decline and Osteoporosis Benefits: How hormones help protect against cognitive decline and why estrogen keeps bones elastic, offering a proactive prophylactic treatment against osteoporosis. ➡️ HRT for Breast Cancer Survivors: An analysis of 26 studies regarding hormone therapy for breast cancer survivors, revealing that 25 found no increased risk of cancer recurrence. ➡️ Advocacy Through Informed Consent Forms: How women can access Legal Informed Consent Forms and Quality of Life Questionnaires via Dr. Bluming's Instagram page to build a medical partnership with their doctors. RESOURCES https://www.amazon.com/Estrogen-Matters-Hormones-Menopause-Lengthen/dp/0316578908 ABOUT MENO MENO is the definitive platform for menopause and perimenopause care — connecting women to trusted experts, solutions, and support. https://joinmeno.com/ https://www.instagram.com/join.meno https://www.tiktok.com/@join.meno Follow our Founder/CEO on Instagram @jacquelinebuckingham Disclaimer: MENO is for general information and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine in any way. MENO does not constitute professional health care services or medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed as a result of this podcast. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of MENO is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard getting medical advice for any such medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any conditions.

Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) can cause pain, stiffness and a significant loss of shoulder range of motion. In this episode, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram explain what's actually happening inside the shoulder capsule during frozen shoulder. They discuss the different stages of the condition — including the freezing, frozen and thawing phases — as well as its connections with inflammation, menopause and diabetes.They also explore why movement matters for shoulder health, and during recovery from frozen shoulder. To understand how movement can affect the shoulder capsule, it's important to distinguish between movement in the shoulder and movement of the shoulder. Katy and Jeannette also look at everyday habits that may limit capsule movement and share some practical daily movements for maintaining shoulder mobility. Plus, they answer a listener's question about using hand paddles when swimming.Enhanced Show Notes and Full Transcript00:00 Why we're talking about frozen shoulder02:45 Dynamic Collective sponsors05:05 What is frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)?14:28 Frozen shoulder, inflammation, menopause & other risk factors24:37 The freezing, frozen & thawing stages — and treatment29:16 Movement as prevention: moving in the shoulder vs movement of the shoulder33:00 Daily prehab & rehab movements37:22 Why, in this case, pain might be the way through40:58 Everyday shoulder habits: bags, carrying & asymmetry43:13 Should you swim with hand paddles? — listener question sponsored by ScreenFit™51:00 Your shoulder movement diet: climbing & clambering, hanging & “paint the globe”Research Mentioned Millar, N. L. et al. (2022). Frozen shoulder. Nature Reviews Disease Primers, 8, 59. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41572-022-00386-2Navarro-Ledesma, S. (2025). Frozen Shoulder as a Systemic Immunometabolic Disorder: The Roles of Estrogen, Thyroid Dysfunction, Endothelial Health, Lifestyle, and Clinical Implications. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(20), 7315. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14207315Salamh, P. et al. (2025). An International Consensus on the Etiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Management for Individuals with Frozen Shoulder: a Delphi study. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 33(4), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2025.2470461Podcasts mentioned Ep 187: Diabetes and Exercise: How Exactly Muscle Movement Manages Blood SugarEp 208: Too Much Sitting, Spiky Cholesterol and Heart DiseaseConnect, Move & Learn with KatyFree Shoulder Class With Katy: How to Move In the Shoulder Joint Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesFollow Katy on SubstackTry Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 days!Made Possible By Our Wonderful Sponsors:Venn Design: Beautifully upholstered ball-shaped Air Chairs and floor cushions that encourage dynamic sittingFreet Barefoot: creators of comfortable barefoot shoes built for natural movement, flexibility, and durability— use code DNA10 for 10% off.ScreenFit™: a complete online vision training program —take $200 off with code NUTRITIOUSMOVEMENTIkaria Design: The Soul Seat® offers height-adjustable, multi-position sitting—get 10% off new chairs and desks with code DNA10Movemate: Active standing boards with smoothly articulating wooden slats. Designed to keep you moving without interrupting your focus.My Happy Feet: Toe-spacing socks that gently realign toes for comfortable shoe recovery—take 20% off with code MYDNAEarth Runners:  makers of minimalist earthing sandals designed for natural foot movement and connection to the ground— use code DNA10 for 10% off. October Retreats 2026 

Okay… I have a question for you. Why are you still exhausted, foggy and not feeling right when you're taking care of yourself? Maybe you've thought about the usual suspects: stress, hormones getting older. Maybe you've even had labs done and been told everything looks fine. But what if there's something so simple but you didn't know to look at?   I recently heard from a woman dealing with anxiety that seemed to come out of nowhere, worsening brain fog, poor workout recovery and a surprising diagnosis of fatty liver disease—even though she doesn't drink.   And there was one nutrient no one had thought to check. Choline.   Most people have never heard of it, yet it plays an important role in your nervous system, brain function, liver health, fat metabolism and methylation. And during midlife, there's another reason I want you paying attention to it. Estrogen helps support your body's internal production of choline. So when estrogen drops during perimenopause and menopause, your needs can change.   And here's where it gets even better. What if your anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, poor recovery and even some of your gut and liver issues aren't completely separate problems? What if there's a connection?   In this episode, we're talking about why choline is so often overlooked, who may be at greater risk of deficiency, what your standard labs can—and can't—tell you, and why the form of choline you take actually matters.   And buckle up, we're going to talk about fishy body odor.

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Send us Fan MailSeptember is Pain Awareness Month. One in five adults live in chronic pain worldwide. Knee pain is one of the most common types of pain. But sometimes it is not the knee at all, but weak glutes, stiff hips, poor footwear, or hours of sitting that change your mechanics until your joints start protesting. From the Sunflower House, Dr. Thacker digs into osteoarthritis and the everyday patterns that push joint pain from “annoying” to life-limiting, especially for midlife and postmenopausal women.She breaks down what osteoarthritis is (and what it is not), why X-rays can look terrible when you feel fine, and why you can hurt a lot even when imaging seems mild. She also clears up common confusion between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, then connects the menopause conversation to joints: low estrogen can affect cartilage, tendons, and muscle, and movement matters because cartilage has no direct blood supply.You will also hear why “dead butt syndrome” is a real thing, how glute weakness can drive knee pain, and which simple exercises and physical therapy strategies can improve strength, balance, and long-term mobility.Support the show

What do your hormones have to do with sexual health, libido, orgasms, vaginal health, energy, sleep, and aging well? More than you may think. In this solo episode of Please Me! with Eve Hall, Eve breaks down the role hormones play in sexual longevity and why hormonal changes aren't simply something we should accept as a normal part of getting older. Eve explores estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and vitamin D, and how hormonal changes may affect vaginal and tissue health, sexual sensitivity, libido, mood, sleep, muscle and bone health, urinary incontinence, and sexual response. She also shares her personal experience with hormone-related symptoms and why becoming an advocate for your own health matters. You'll also hear Eve's perspective on the orgasm gap, understanding your own pleasure, communicating your needs, and why a satisfying sex life doesn't have an expiration date. In this episode: ● Hormones and sexual longevity ● Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone & DHEA ● Perimenopause and menopause ● Vaginal dryness and decreased sensitivity ● Hormones and urinary incontinence ● Libido, arousal and orgasm ● The orgasm gap ● Hormones, sleep, mood and energy ● Blood flow and sexual function ● Vitamin D and overall health ● Understanding your blood work ● Becoming your own health advocate ● Why sexuality has no expiration date The Sexual Longevity Era is Here | Sexuality Educationhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5USwH89JqxxiwNHfT2r6tP?si=md-Jrv5VTEyDZ9rX5pMEEA Connect with Eve: Reach out for questions, partnerships, retreats, speaking engagements, or collaborations. Boudoir posters of Eve are also available by request, with donations starting at $150. Only five signed copies of each image will be available.  Contact - Please Me!  Explore the Sexual Longevity Protocol:  https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/ A science-based on demand 3 module course by Eve Hall, a Sexual Health Physical Therapist to help you improve sexual function, confidence, and pleasure for life. Lifetime access for just $47. Affiliate Deals & Partners: • Join the Please Me! Media Newsletter:(1) Eve Hall | Substack  • Become a Patreon of Please Me! Media: https://www.patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast • Parlor Games Bioidentical Hormones: Parlor Games | Shop  • Shameless Care: Sex Positive Healthcare: (Code: PLEASEME): STD Testing, STD Prevention, and ED Meds - Shameless Care  • Become a member for free monthly webinars (Code: PLEASEME): SDC Swingers Lifestyle: Seek, Discover, Connect | SDC.com  • Lady Pump: Lady Pump – TheLadyPump  • Penis Pump: Auto GRO Pump - Dr. Joel Kaplan  • Cakes Nipple Covers: (Code: CAKES-PLEASEME 10% off) Sticky Starter Pack | Our Best Sticky Offer, $33 Savings – CAKES body  Thank you for supporting my affiliate partners. Every purchase helps support Please Me! Media's mission. The Mom Economy Anthology Book is A USA Bestseller! Now available in Hard Cover or Paperback.  I'm proud to be part of this collaboration. My chapter is deeply personal and shares what I most want my daughters—and the next generation of women—to know.  Purchase ALL version here:  https://a.co/d/01HpPGN2  The Mom Economy Magazine:  Check out my featured article of this magazine for only $2.99 here:  The Mom Economy Magazine | July 2026 Edition | She Rises Studios  Be a Guest On Please Me! A Sexuality Podcast: :Be a Guest on Please  Me! PodcastShare your story or expertise on relationships, sexual health, and personal growth

Visit LoveYourLiver.com and use code DAVE7 to access the special offer from de-liver-ance mentioned in this episode. Fatty Liver, GLP-1s, Alcohol, Hormones, Brain Fog, Weight Gain & Longevity Host Dave Asprey sits down with Siggi Clavien, Founder and CEO of The Liver Clinic and de-liver-ance, to explore why the liver may be one of the most overlooked organs in metabolism, hormone health, detoxification, brain function, weight management, and longevity. Siggi explains why fatty liver can develop without obvious symptoms and why someone can appear lean and healthy while still have significant liver fat. Drawing on thousands of liver scans, he shares what his team has observed in people whose blood markers appeared normal despite signs of fatty liver on imaging, and explains how tools such as FibroScan can reveal liver fat, stiffness, and fibrosis. Dave and Siggi go deep into triglycerides, cholesterol, insulin resistance, brain fog, weight gain, bile production, thyroid hormone activation, testosterone, estrogen metabolism, and liver regeneration. They also explore how alcohol, environmental chemicals, plastics, processed foods, artificial sweeteners, medications, and other exposures may place additional stress on the liver. The conversation also tackles rapid weight loss and GLP-1 medications, including Siggi's concerns about compounds released from fat tissue during aggressive weight loss and why protecting muscle, eating enough protein, and supporting liver function may matter during the process. Dave and Siggi also discuss alcohol, estrogen, hormone replacement therapy, glutathione, choline, bile flow, supplement quality, and why liver health may influence systems throughout the body. The episode takes an unexpected turn into microchimerism and organ transplantation, including donor cells, DNA, cellular memory, and reported changes in behavior or personality after transplantation. This is essential listening for anyone interested in fatty liver, metabolic health, GLP-1s, weight loss, hormone health, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid function, alcohol, brain fog, insulin resistance, liver scans, longevity, choline, glutathione, bile flow, and biohacking. You'll Learn: Why fatty liver can develop even in people who are thin or rarely drink alcohol Why normal bloodwork may not always reveal what is happening inside the liver How liver health connects to metabolism, brain fog, weight gain, hormones, and thyroid function What rapid weight loss and GLP-1 use may mean for liver function How alcohol, estrogen, HRT, bile, choline, and glutathione interact with liver health Why liver scans, nutrition, and supplement quality may matter for long-term health Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. 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This is Quick Hits, where I pull the best takeaways from past podcast episodes and bring them to you in a shorter format. If today's clip resonates with you, be sure to check out the full episode linked below. Download in iTunes or on your favorite podcast platforms. Listen to the full episode here. Listen to the full episode on iTunes here. Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson is a thought leader in functional medicine, with an emphasis on hormones, nutrition, digestion, and intimacy. Berkson was a distinguished hormone scholar at a world-renowned estrogen think tank at Tulane University because she wrote one of the first breakthrough books on endocrine disruption). Berkson is credited with the in-depth knowledge of Estrogen Vindication and has an eBook on Hormones for Breast Cancer Survivors at DrLindseyBerkson.com. In this episode, we dive into the often misunderstood world of estrogen hormone replacement therapy with Dr. Berkson. We debunk myths, particularly those about estrogen's links to cancer and serotonin, and discuss the protective roles of hormones like progesterone and testosterone. We cover the evolution of hormone therapy, address individualized dosing, and explore how hormones interact with nutrition and lifestyle for optimal health. In the full episode we discuss: Estrogen myths that have been perpetuated by figures like Dr. Joseph Mercola. Why accurate, science-based information on natural hormone therapy is crucial for women's health. Addressing misconceptions about estrogen's link to cancer and serotonin. Why estrogen is not solely responsible for inducing cancer growth, contrary to popular belief. How progesterone and testosterone are often overlooked yet play protective roles in hormone balance. Why individualized hormone dosing is essential for optimal hormone therapy outcomes. How innovative uses of estrogen therapy can benefit breast cancer patients and overall health. Why understanding hormone receptors and metabolism is so important in HRT. How nutrition and lifestyle interplay with hormones to impact health. Why a one-size-fits-all approach to hormone dosing can potentially be harmful. The upcoming CME course on hormones that Dr. Berkson is involved with. Why collaboration with oncologists is important when administering estrogen to breast cancer patients. How estrogen supports metabolism and may reduce type 2 diabetes risk. Why high-dose oral progesterone can lead to issues like depression and breast tissue inflammation. How current research suggests estrogen may protect against breast cancer, challenging past beliefs.     Sponsors Head to cozyearth.com and use my code HORMONES for 20% off sitewide! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what's really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women's Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

If your periods are heavier than they used to be, your PMS is worse than it should be, you're gaining weight around the middle for no reason you can name — this episode is for you.And gentlemen — if you're softer than you used to be, growing tissue where you didn't used to, exhausted more than you should be, and quietly wondering if something's off — this episode is also for you.Estrogen dominance isn't a female problem. It's a modern problem.What we cover:• What estrogen dominance actually means (it's not just "too much estrogen")• Why your body's estrogen metabolism pathways matter more than the raw number• The symptoms in women — and why "normal bloodwork" misses them• The symptoms in men• Environmental estrogens hiding in your daily life• Why your liver is the key organ nobody talks about• Foods that support estrogen clearance• When testing is the right next step

Have you looked at your stomach lately and thought, "Wait…where did THAT come from?" Maybe the scale hasn't changed much, but your waist has. Your jeans fit differently, you're carrying more belly fat, and the things that worked in your 30s aren't getting the same response anymore. There's a reason for that—and in this episode, we're talking about one of the big players: estrogen. This is the first episode in my hormone series, and we're digging into how changing estrogen during perimenopause and menopause can affect body composition, insulin sensitivity, muscle, and where your body tends to store fat. But I don't want you walking away thinking hormone imbalance means you're doomed to midlife belly fat. We're talking about what you CAN do: strength training, building muscle, eating enough protein, using healthy carbohydrates strategically, moving throughout your day, and supporting sleep and recovery. And if you're trying to lose weight with high protein, you'll learn why protein matters—but why protein alone isn't the whole answer. Ready to stop guessing and start working WITH your midlife body? Join me inside the Belly Fat Breakthrough Tribe, where we put these strategies into practice together.   FULL BLOG + SHOW NOTES Read the full article and grab the resources mentioned in today's episode:

Were you scared away from taking hormone replacement therapy?I was. 100%!But this conversation with Dr. Stephanie Gray may have changed my mind. I'm 46, firmly in the “what is happening to my body and what is ABOUT to happen?” stage of life, and I had definitely absorbed the message that hormone replacement therapy was a Big Scary Decision.I couldn't have explained the research. I couldn't have named the famous study that scared so many women away from hormones. I just had this sense of, “Ooh, probably not for me. I'll just eat my way to good health and keep my mobility, thankyouverymuch.”You know what I mean?That's exactly why this conversation fascinated me.Dr. Stephanie Gray has been working with hormones for well over a decade, and she walked me through what actually happened with the research that shaped our cultural fear of hormone therapy, what she believes we got wrong, and some REALLY important distinctions that tend to get flattened into one little word: hormones.This one gets dense in the best possible way. We're talking perimenopause, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, delivery methods, heart health, brain health, metabolic health, and why the details matter enormously.Listen in to hear:Why the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study scared a generation of women away from hormone therapy, and the three major problems Dr. Gray sees with how that research was conductedThe surprisingly simple way to tell whether the hormone you've been prescribed is actually the same hormone your body makesWhy Dr. Gray says “progesterone” and “progestin” are NOT interchangeable words, even though they're often treated that wayWhat oral estrogen has to do with the liver and clotting risk, and why the delivery method of a hormone mattersPatches, creams, pellets, lozenges, injections…oh my! How the options differ and why this definitely isn't a one-size-fits-all conversationWhy timing matters when women consider hormone therapy, especially around perimenopause and menopauseDr. Gray's “healthy house” analogy for understanding estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones without needing a medical degreeThe connection she draws between declining hormones and four major health concerns as we age: cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and metabolic dysfunctionIf your entire understanding of hormone replacement therapy is basically, “Wasn't there a study saying that was dangerous?” you are absolutely not alone.I was right there with you.This conversation gave me a LOT more questions to ask, which is exactly where I want to be when I'm making decisions about my health.Resources We Mention for HRT and Perimenopause HormonesGrab one of Dr. Stephanie's books: Your Longevity Blueprint (Amazon/Bookshop.org); Your Fertility Blueprint (Amazon/Bookshop.org); Your Hormone Blueprint (Amazon/Bookshop.org).Get 10% off supplements at Dr. Stephanie's site with the code KIDS.Perimenopause could be the best years of your life! with Jenn PikeMore about menopause and hormones with Cynthia Thurlow here and hereWomen build muscle differently – especially over age 30Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

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Vaginal Dryness, Burning, Irritation, Painful Sex, and even Urinary Symptoms. These problems are common when estrogen levels drop. But you don't have to live with them. Menopause isn't the only time it happens. Breastfeeding moms can experience many of the same symptoms as estrogen levels remain low during lactation. In this MamaDoc-only episode, we'll talk about vaginal estrogen: what it is, how it works, the different ways to use it, and how it differs from systemic hormone therapy. We'll talk about the safety, how much actually gets into your bloodstream, and the questions women often have about using it during menopause and while breastfeeding. If things feel a little, or a lot, different down there, this is the episode for you.

Menopause is changing your body, but the part nobody talks about isn't hot flashes. It's muscle. Women lose lean mass fastest in perimenopause, the loss probably starts closer to 35, and no pill, patch or injection fixes it. In this solocast, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon explains what estrogen, testosterone and FSH actually do to your metabolism, why a 50-year-old body can still build muscle, and the training and protein protocol to start now.Join the Menopause Challenge → https://drgabriellelyon.com/menopause-challenge/ [Use Code 25OFF through Sept 27]Thank you to our sponsors: - Rula, therapy covered by insurance → rula.com/drlyon Find Dr. Gabrielle Lyon at: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/- TikTok: @drgabriellelyon- Facebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon- YouTube: youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyon- X (Twitter): x.com/drgabriellelyon- Apply to become a patient – https://drgabriellelyon.com/new-patient-inquiry/- Join my weekly newsletter – https://institute-for-muscle-centric-medicine.ck.page- Pre-order my new book - https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668085623 Chapters:00:00 Menopause is changing your body — but it doesn't have to change your life00:59 The suitcase story: today is about muscle, not hot flashes01:47 Hormone therapy, yes or no? Why that's the wrong first question03:36 What menopause is, when it arrives, and 40% of your life after it04:37 When lean mass really starts to fall — and why testing misses it06:46 Testosterone vs. estrogen: no two women go through it the same way08:40 Anabolic resistance: why the muscle-building switch gets sticky10:31 Estrogen, joints and injury risk (Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein)13:27 Less muscle, nowhere to put carbs: the lean prediabetic patient14:19 Falls, fractures, heart disease, and muscle as an early bone signal16:14 Visceral fat, energy expenditure, fat oxidation and FSH18:02 Test your blood — and pull the levers you control19:00 The starting protocol: 2–3 days a week and the movements to keep20:30 Menopause changes your body, not your life — the Menopause ChallengeMentioned- Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein on estrogen, joints and injury risk → https://youtu.be/ILyzNTjZTGI- Juliet & Dr. Kelly Starrett on floor sitting and mobility → https://youtu.be/QOjzh-711Q0- SWAN (Study of Women's Health Across the Nation)- The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology review on lean mass and chronic disease- ESCEO guidance on muscle and boneDisclaimers: This episode includes paid sponsorships. The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions.

Is your missing sex drive just part of getting older? I'm joined by Jennifer Gularson, a women's midlife health and hormone expert, to explain why libido fades in perimenopause and menopause, and the solutions available for women. We cover testosterone dosing and the pros and cons of creams, injections, and pellets. We also get into why oral progesterone can change your sleep and stress, and how high cortisol pulls resources away from your sex hormones.  Jennifer explains how vaginal estrogen improves comfort and helps prevent recurring UTIs, and why feeling safe matters so much for desire. We also look at metabolism, microdosed GLP-1s, sleep hygiene, and fast-acting options.    "Libido loss in menopause is common, but that doesn't mean that it's normal." ~ Jennifer Gularson   In This Episode: - Why libido changes during menopause - Low testosterone and what women can do about it - How stress steals from sex hormones - Progesterone for sleep and stress resilience - Estrogen, vaginal dryness, and comfort - Impact of metabolism, body image, and GLP-1s - When to seek help for low libido: find the right practitioner - Misconceptions about libido loss during menopause - UTIs and vaginal health - Quick ways to boost libido   Products & Resources Mentioned: Puori Grass-Fed PW1 Whey Protein: Use code WENDY20 to save up to 32% off your order and get a free shaker worth $25 at https://puori.com/wendy  Tru Energy Skincare Bio Adaptive Hydration Oil: Try the oil and save up to $197 at https://trytruenergy.com/wendy5   Heavy Metals Quiz: Take the quiz at https://heavymetalsquiz.com    About Jennifer Gularson:  Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, IFMCP, is a well-respected expert in women's midlife health, functional and integrative medicine, longevity science, and natural aesthetic enhancement. She practices at the Osteopathic Center for Healing, a unique medical practice known for delivering elevated, concierge-level care to patients, and specializes in helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and complex chronic health concerns. A Board-Certified Physician Assistant and graduate of The University of Virginia and the University of Maryland Baltimore, Jennifer also holds the elite designation of Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). She has more than 20 years of clinical experience and advanced training in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, and metabolic optimization. Learn more about her work at https://www.yourbestlifewithjennifer.com/  Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

Send us Fan MailDouble board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic specialist, Dr. Jacquiline Hakim, joins Skin Anarchy to explain what actually drives facial aging: bone loss, collagen decline, and the science of radiofrequency skin tightening, including why results take time and who to trust.Who is Dr. Jacquiline Hakim?A double board certified dermatologist and cosmetic specialist who leads Divina Dermatology in Beverly Hills. She frames aesthetics as a medical discipline first, not a trend. "It's still medicine. And I think that's such an important factor to hone in on," a lens that shapes her whole approach.Where does facial aging actually start?Deeper than the skin, at the bone. Aging happens across multiple tissue planes, with bone loss, the scaffolding, beginning in the 30s, followed by fat pads, connective tissue, and finally skin. "Aging starts all the way down to the bone." Collagen declines about 1 percent a year from the mid 20s.Why does your face change so suddenly in your 40s?Because of a sharp estrogen drop in perimenopause. Estrogen receptors in the skin help maintain collagen, so when estrogen falls, collagen does too, sometimes overnight. "I woke up one day and all of a sudden I saw this, and it can be that drastic," Hakim says, noting women can lose 30 to 40 percent of their collagen in this phase.How does radiofrequency work for the skin?By using heat and your own tissue to trigger repair. Radiofrequency delivers controlled heat that the tissue resists, setting off a collagen and elastin cascade plus some contraction for tightening. "You're creating a cascade that stimulates collagen and elastin," and modern devices heat precise layers rather than bulk heating the whole area.Is radiofrequency safe for skin of color?Yes, in trained hands and with modern cooling. The risk with melanin is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation if the wrong layer is overheated, but newer devices cool the surface as they work. "We say it's even like a colorblind treatment. It's safe for everyone," she says, crediting built in cooling for the leap in safety.What is XERF and what can you expect from it?A monopolar radiofrequency tightening device Hakim was among the first in the US to offer. It reaches multiple tissue depths at once and cools the skin with every pulse, making it safer and comfortable enough that patients fall asleep. "It's one of the safest that's currently on the market... doing multiple depths at the same time.How long until you see results from skin tightening?About two months, after an early preview. Any collagen stimulation, from energy or injectables, takes roughly two months to fully show. "It takes a true two months to see your actual endpoint," Hakim says, describing a honeymoon glow that fades before real results build. She starts most patients with two sessions.Why do the neck and hands age faster, and how should you treat themBecause they have far fewer oil glands than the face, and people neglect them. Signs of aging often appear first on the neck and hands, yet most routines stop at the jaw. "Everything you do for your face you can do for your neck," she advises, extending skincare, sun protection, and treatments to both.When should you start aesthetic treatments, and who should you trust?Around the mid 20s, when collagen loss begins, and only with a qualified expert. Hakim stresses that good work is invisible and that dermatologists train for years specifically in noninvasive aesthetics. "You have to really have someone that you can trust that's going to be honest with you," including telling patients no when a trend will not age well.Listen to the full episode with Dr. Jacquiline Hakim on Skin Anarchy, available wherever you get your podcasts.Learn more about Cynosure Lutronic and XERFDon't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!*This is a sponsored collaborationSupport the show

In this episode, I walk through the basics of vaginal estrogen and vaginal DHEA for genitourinary syndrome of menopause, recurrent UTIs, painful sex, urinary urgency, and vulvar tissue changes. I also answer audience questions throughout, covering safety after breast cancer, use alongside systemic HRT, dosing, formulations, and what to do when symptoms don't improve.This one's for clinicians and the general public alike, the focus is correcting misinformation, improving access, and helping people understand that low hormones can affect the pelvis long before or long after menopause.What We CoverWhat genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) actually means, and why it replaced older terms like vaginal atrophyThe full range of GSM symptoms — urinary urgency, recurrent UTIs, bladder leakage, pain with sex, dryness, tissue thinning — as one unifying hormone-related syndromeWhy GSM is so common (roughly 50–90% of women at or after menopause) and can start in perimenopause, during breastfeeding, on oral birth control, or after cancer treatmentData showing vaginal estrogen can reduce recurrent UTIs by about 50%, plus a large database study linking vaginal estrogen use to lower hospitalization, ICU admission, and sepsis-related death in women with recurrent UTIsWhy "too old for vaginal estrogen" is a myth, and why age alone is never a reason to deny itSafety after breast cancer — why the evidence supports vaginal estrogen for many survivors, and why "zombie myths" keep resurfacing anywayThe difference between systemic and local hormone therapy, and why some people need bothCreams vs. tablets vs. rings vs. vaginal DHEA — and why DHEA can be especially useful for reversing established atrophy (it converts to both estrogen and testosterone)Practical stuff: burning, discharge, application technique, dosing frequency, and when it's time for a pelvic exam instead of another productUsing vaginal estrogen alongside clobetasol for lichen sclerosus, and alongside systemic estrogen or testosterone when appropriateNotable Quotes"The third pillar of academia is to communicate the research, to communicate the knowledge to the general population.""There is not an age your driver's license tells you if you're too young or too old for vaginal estrogen.""If atrophy happens because of low hormones and you add hormones back, you can reverse atrophy."Key FrameworksGSM as the unifying diagnosis for urinary, sexual, and vulvovaginal symptomsLocal hormone therapy vs. systemic hormone therapyPrevention vs. symptom treatment"Zombie myths" — outdated beliefs that keep resurfacing despite the evidenceWant to join me live for these? Get on my email list so you don't miss the next one.As always, this podcast is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice — talk to your own doctor about your own health.Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

What if one of the hardest parts of androgen deprivation therapy is not simply low testosterone—but the loss of estradiol that comes with it?Dr. Richard Wassersug brings a rare dual perspective to that question.He is a PhD evolutionary biologist, former professor of anatomy and neurobiology, prostate cancer quality-of-life researcher, co-developer of an androgen deprivation education program, and a patient who has used transdermal estradiol for more than two decades. His experience helped drive a deeper investigation into whether estrogen delivered through the skin could suppress testosterone while avoiding some of the burdens associated with standard LHRH-based ADT.In this episode, you'll learn:

You say "steroids" and picture a baseball scandal, a jacked guy, a bad spray tan. But cortisol is a steroid. Estrogen is a steroid. The cream you put on poison ivy is a steroid. The word covering all of them is also covering testosterone therapy for women, and that collision is quietly costing women muscle and bone they don't have to lose.In this solo episode, prompted by a magazine interview on steroid use in women, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon breaks down what these molecules actually are, what they do inside a cell, and why the line between medicine and misuse has nothing to do with the word "steroid."Study and References:The Effects of Supraphysiologic Doses of Testosterone on Muscle Size and Strength in Normal Men (Bhasin et al., NEJM 1996) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8637535/Testosterone Enhances Estradiol's Effects on Postmenopausal Bone Density and Sexuality (Davis et al., 1995) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7616872/Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women (2019) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31498...ISSWSH Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for HSDD in Women (2021) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33814...The Global Epidemiology of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use: A Meta-Analysis (Sagoe et al., 2014) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24582...What Is the Prevalence of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use Among Women? A Systematic Review (Piatkowski et al., Addiction, 2024) - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1... "The Compounds for Females Are Really Commonly Faked!": Women's Challenges in Anabolic Steroid Acquisition (Piatkowski et al., Drug and Alcohol Review, 2024) - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1... Explore More from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon:Premium Podcast Subscription: Ad-free episodes, key takeaway summaries, exclusive Q&A, and behind-the-scenes content https://foreverstrong.supercast.comWeekly newsletter: Recipes, podcast updates, and practical weekly insights https://drgabriellelyon.com/sign-up/Apply to become a patient: Personalized care with Dr. Lyon's clinical team https://drgabriellelyon.com/new-patie...

Elizabeth Ward and Hillary Wright are registered dietitians, authors of *The Menopause Diet Plan*, and together are known as The Menopause Dietitians.They join me to cut through the noise around menopause nutrition and explain what actually changes, what gets exaggerated online, and which habits matter most.We discuss:• Whether metabolism actually slows during menopause• Age, hormones, activity, and energy expenditure• Why women may have less margin for gradual fat gain• Hormones, appetite, sleep, and behaviour• Estrogen and abdominal fat storage• Stress, cortisol, and exercise• Why alcohol can become more significant during menopause• Fibre and practical ways to eat more of it• Fibre fearmongering and “fibre maxing”• Ultra-processed foods and nutrition nuance• Menopause influencers and supplement misinformation• How to judge credentials and health claims• Practical nutrition strategies for menopause• Why adding nutritious foods can work better than constant restriction• Personalized fat-loss planning• Easy nutrition wins like frozen vegetables• And much moreFollow The Menopause Dietitians:@menopausedietplanCHAPTERS00:54 Menopause and the Metabolism Myth02:45 The Reality of Declining Activity05:29 Aging, Pressure, and Grace07:32 Health and Beauty From the Inside Out11:51 What Hormones Actually Change13:37 Estrogen and Abdominal Fat Storage15:20 Alcohol and Smaller Calorie Margins19:43 Stress, Cortisol, and Exercise22:02 Menopause Influencers and Misinformation24:43 Fibre Fearmongering26:27 The “Fibre Maxing” Myth27:13 Alcohol and Trigger Foods27:38 Ultra-Processed Food Needs Nuance29:09 Fast Food and the Speed Trap30:57 The Menopause Supplement Grift35:00 Credentials, Trust, and Health Information40:52 Finding the Middle Ground44:25 Practical Nutrition and Coaching Tips50:33 Personalized Fat-Loss Planning51:28 The Frozen-Vegetable Cheat Code52:28 Final Thoughts and ResourcesSUPPORT THE SHOW• Subscribe and check out more episodes• Share the episode and tag @andrewcoatesfitness• Send it to someone navigating perimenopause or menopauseFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCES13-WEEK ONLINE GROUP STRENGTH PROGRAMSJoin my Men's or Women's 13-Week Online Group Strength Programs.Choose:• Gym Upper/Lower• Home Upper/Lower• Full BodyGet full access to me with prompt responses.Use code SEPTEMBER10 to save 10%.[www.foreverstrength.ca/join-now/](http://www.foreverstrength.ca/join-now/)Questions? Message me:https://www.instagram.com/andrewcoatesfitness/?hl=enI would love to coach you.RP STRENGTH APPUse code COATESRP:https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJUST BITE ME MEALSUse code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off:https://justbitememeals.comMACROSFIRST — FREE PREMIUM TRIALDownload MacrosFirst and enter ANDREW when asked how you heard about the app.KNKG BAGS — 15% OFFhttps://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676VERSA GRIPPShttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIALhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive or email [trials@trainheroic.com](mailto:trials@trainheroic.com) and tell them Andrew sent you.L1 BIOMECHANICS AND ASSESSMENT COURSEUse code COATES:https://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/assessmentworkshopevents

In this episode, I'm joined by Cynthia Thurlow to talk about the connection between gut health and hormones, and how that relationship changes during perimenopause and menopause. We cover the estrobolome, estrogen metabolism, protein, fiber, and intermittent fasting. We also talk about GLP-1s, peptides, HRT, body composition, and using tools like Mira and Oura to better understand your hormones and cycle. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Gut Health and Hormones  → Perimenopause and Hormone Changes  → Protein, Fiber, and Fasting  → GLP-1s and Peptides  → HRT and Hormone Tracking  Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com → REBEL | Shop REBEL for your next favorite find! Discover top brands in home, baby, and outdoor, with savings of up to 70% off. Visit https://fromrebel.com and check it out before your favorite finds are gone. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. → OGEE | Thanks to today's sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. Or visit Sephora.com, search Ogee, and shop the Crystal Contour Collection today. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:00 - Gut Health and Hormones → 00:03:38 - The Estrobolome and Estrogen → 00:06:54 - Estrogen Dominance and Perimenopause → 00:10:34 - Sleep and Stress → 00:14:06 - Testing and Personalized Health → 00:18:30 - Perimenopause Symptoms → 00:21:14 - How to Know You're in Perimenopause → 00:25:02 - Caffeine and Perimenopause → 00:29:56 - Fasting and Menstrual Health → 00:34:18 - Protein Goals and Meal Prep → 00:37:14 - Blood Work and Microbiome Testing → 00:39:44 - Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Food Sensitivities → 00:41:48 - Body Composition and Aging → 00:43:44 - Peptides and GLP-1s → 00:48:32 - Peptides and Immune Health → 00:51:26 - Responsible Peptide Use → 00:53:24 - HRT and Finding a Provider → 00:57:12 - Oura Ring and Mira → 00:58:10 - Final Thoughts and The Menopause Gut Further Listening:  → Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Control After 40 | Brigid Titgemeier Check Out Cynthia Thurlow:  → Website  → Podcast  → Instagram → The Menopause Gut Book  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

Today's menopause conversation is dominated by hormone therapy, which leaves many women who can't use it feeling left out and worried about their current and future health and well-being. This week's guests, Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch — co-authors of Estrogen, Interrupted and hosts of the OvaryActive podcast — are here to bring some evidence-backed hope. Because no HT doesn't mean "sorry, you'll just have to suffer." Together we map out who actually shouldn't use hormone therapy versus outdated "rules" that no longer apply. The doctors break down the new NK3/NK1 "candy neuron" blockers Veozah and Lynkuet, the underrated combo drug Duavee, why vaginal estrogen is nearly contraindication-free, and how CBT, clinical hypnosis, and old-school options like gabapentin fit into the non-hormonal toolbox. Plus: bone health, DEXA scan timing, and why perimenopause — not menopause — is often the hardest stretch. Check out their book Estrogen, Interrupted and their podcast OvaryActive to learn more.Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su is a board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society-certified practitioner. She is the chief medical officer at Gennev, a telemedicine platform specializing in perimenopause and menopause, medical director at Seattle Clinical Research Center, and an associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Washington State University. She holds a Masters of Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Amy Voedisch is a board certified OB-GYN and certified menopause practitioner through The Menopause Society. She is an associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford University and board-certified in Complex Family Planning. She holds a Masters of Epidemiology and Clinical Research from Stanford University.Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://livefeisty.com/newsletters/feisty-40/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Hettas: Shop Hettas at https://alnk.to/h6KsEBr Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Sarah introduces an Evolving Wellness episode on estrogen clearance, perimenopause/menopause, and why estrogen therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, then interviews John and David from Mera Labs, whose work on sulforaphane began after both of their wives faced breast cancer. They explain how sulforaphane activates NRF2, supporting phase 2/3 detoxification, antioxidant responses, mitochondrial function, and mitophagy, and discuss circadian oscillations of NRF2. Sarah shares her experience of heavy bleeding, PMS, and low ferritin improving after several cycles on their product, with benefits also noted for her autistic teen. The guests differentiate stabilized sulforaphane from glucoraphanin products, describe synergy from added PEITC, discuss dosing timing, toxins/microplastics and endocrine disruptors, DIM questions, stress and vagal regulation, and note a rare microbiome-driven estrogen recycling condition linked to galactorrhea— Connect with John and Davidhttps://mara-labs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/themaralabs/ For the next week, Evolving Wellness loyal listeners can get an exclusive 25% off all Mara Labs products when you go to www.mara-labs.com/SARAHK and use code SARAHK at checkout. After one week, the code will return to the standard 15% off._________Timestamp:00:00 Microbiome Estrogen Recycling00:44 Why This Episode Matters03:14 Podcast Intro and Disclaimers04:27 Meet the Mera Labs Founders10:26 Sarah's Estrogen Clearance Story14:57 Sulforaphane Science and Nrf231:30 DIM vs Sulforaphane Debate35:09 Minimize Menopause Formula37:54 Estrogen Therapy Prep41:58 Stress Epigenetics Reset44:38 Vagus Nerve Tools49:42 Sulforaphane Dosing Guide52:44 Toxins Microplastics Foods01:05:29 NRF2 Safety Wrap Up——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

How to work with your perimenopausal hormones in a way that prevents or drastically delays the chronic diseases of aging shouldn't be a hidden secret or controversial or confusing or seen as a matter of opinion or only available to people with the finances to self pay for services not covered by insurance.  But for now it is.So, what's the deal?  Why don't medical providers agree about the value of testing sex hormones around the time of menopause?www.healthcouragecollective.comLink to North American Menopause Society's 2022 Official Hormone Therapy Position Statement: https://menopause.org/wp-content/uploads/professional/nams-2022-hormone-therapy-position-statement.pdfACOG faq page: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hormone-therapy-for-menopauseiPolish Digital Press on Nails: https://ipolish.fashion/?srsltid=AfmBOop9LljxZfdtRvwTpZmMhgdStAlVjYQbnn0G7T-rozoGs7NL9I45Are you ready to give your cells their best chance to not have to stop living before they die by allowing them access to physiologic levels of hormones, but aren't sure how to even get started?  Join the waitlist for my new beta program here and help me figure out how best to help wonderful women like you get the hormone care they deserve!Join the Waitlist HereCome visit me: www.healthcouragecollective.comemail me: healthcouragecollective@gmail.com

Your labs keep coming back acceptable. Your symptoms keep getting harder to hold. And you have probably landed on one of two conclusions: either something is wrong with you that nobody has found yet, or something is wrong with how you are handling it.I want to offer a third.Full show notes Three things change at the same time in this decade, and each one is invisible on its own.Your immune baseline was set decades before perimenopause. Estrogen, which your immune system has been reading as an instruction every day for years, stops declining in a straight line and starts swinging. And cortisol, which is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory signals your body makes, stops being received even while your body is producing more of it.That third one is why a normal lab result can be a false negative. The all clear is being sent. It is not landing.In this episode I walk through all three, and I translate the research into language you can use with your own provider. I also tell you why I stopped calculating ACE scores, what a hazard ratio actually means when you read one about your own health, and what has to be stabilized before anything else will hold.Perimenopause does not create the autoimmunity. It does not create the pattern either. It removes the margin that had been holding that pattern quietly, which is why it feels like it arrived out of nowhere.In this episode:Why a cortisol test can read normal while inflammation gets worseThe four immune control points estrogen sits atWhy unpredictable estrogen costs more than declining estrogenWhat "seventy percent increased risk" really meansWhy I stopped calculating ACE scoresWhat has to come first, and why most people start at the wrong endResources:Take the free 2-Minute Assessment for Stored Trauma: https://biologyoftrauma.scoreapp.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast_audio&utm_campaign=ep195-autoimmunity-perimenopause&utm_content=show-notesThe Biology of Trauma by Dr. Aimie Apigian: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637746237?tag=draimie-20Full show notes: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/episode-195-why-autoimmune-symptoms-get-worse-in-perimenopauseFull show notes Grab your copy of The Biology of Trauma

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A successful breast surgeon went looking for proof that soy was dangerous for breast cancer patients. She ended up finding something that shocked her! In this episode, Jarrod Roussel, PA-C and Anita Roussel, BSN, INHC, are sharing her findings, along with the simple health optimizing strategies that work with real life.Jarrod takes you to the estrogen receptor itself, where the real answer on soy, breast cancer risk, and recurrence is found, and revealing how tofu actually affects the men in your life as well.Then Anita gets into the second reason tofu stays out of most kitchens. It tasted terrible the times you tried it, and the reason has nothing to do with the tofu itself. She shares the health optimizing dish she gets requested to bring on repeat, the one people eat straight out of the bowl with a spoon and still cannot figure out how it tastes "So good!"Press play and find out what tofu is really doing for your body and discover how to have your body backing your God-given dreams 100%.Grab our cookbooks for the delicious time-saving recipes that will simplify your life, optimize your health, and save you countless hours every week. Shift your body from being your biggest hindrance to your #1 asset, inside Accelerator. This is the 8 week experience built for the high-performing, faith-driven entrepreneur ready to trade the world's way of "managing" health for the body optimization system that's backed by the Bible and the reliable research. This is not for everybody, but it is perfect for some of you. Seats are limited! Apply for the next cohort here.Want our favorite dried fruits and frozen berries shipped directly to your door? Find them here.

Is your hair loss making you feel like you're losing a piece of yourself, and you're too embarrassed to say that out loud?I get it, and so does my guest this week. Kaley Sparling, founder of Hair Love, joined me, and we went way past shampoo bottles and gummy vitamins. We talked about why hair loss is one of the most brushed-off, shame-filled things women (and men) deal with, even though it wrecks confidence, identity, and honestly, your whole week.Kaley's story starts with a bleach job gone very wrong. Six inches of breakage, and she says it felt like losing her identity overnight. That sent her into the supplement industry, clinical studies, label loopholes - all of it - and eventually into building a company around one very annoying truth: most hair products on shelves are dosed way too low to actually do anything.Here's a peek at what we get into:Why so many women say "I don't feel like myself" the second their hair starts thinning, and why that's not vanity talkingThe real reason most hair supplements do nothing, even the pricey ones with the fancy packagingWhat Kaley calls the hair journey being "not linear," and the wild list of triggers that can set it off, sometimes years apartThe connection between GLP-1 medications and hair loss that shows up two to four months later, when nobody thinks to connect the dots anymoreWhy hair loss and fertility struggles tend to show up together, and what your body is actually trying to protectWhat men are quietly told to do about their hair loss, and why that advice might be even worse than what women hearLet's talk about the part that gets brushed off the most. If you have ever caught yourself saying "I know this is silly, but," before admitting how much your hair is bothering you, you are not alone, and you are not being dramatic. We've been trained to downplay this. Kaley put it perfectly. Hair is tangled up with self-esteem, femininity, how you show up with your kids, your partner, your work. When it starts falling out, it is not just a cosmetic thing. It is your nervous system waving a flag.We also got into the GLP-1 conversation, because I know a lot of you are either on one, thinking about it, or have a friend who is. Kaley explained the mechanism behind why hair, skin, and nails are the first places your body pulls nutrients from when it is under stress. Your organs get first dibs, everything else waits in line behind them. That delay is exactly why the hair loss sneaks up on people. Nobody's connecting a haircare crisis to a medication they started four months ago.My favorite part of this conversation was tying hair back to hormones the way I always do. Hair loss and fertility struggles love to show up together, and that's not a coincidence. Both are your body's way of saying it doesn't feel safe enough to spend energy on anything beyond keeping you alive. Estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, metabolism, hair - it all runs through the same question your body keeps asking on repeat. Do we have enough right now? When the answer is no, hair is often one of the first things to get cut from the budget.We also talked about the supplement industry itself, and Kaley did not hold back. Proprietary blends, sprinkled doses, and labels that technically tell the truth while leaving out the part that matters: the actual clinically studied amount. If you have ever bought a hair vitamin and felt nothing after months of taking it, this part will make a lot more sense.And if you are a wife, a mom of sons, or married to someone dealing with hair loss quietly in the background, stick around for the part about men, because the pressure they are under to just shave it and move on is its own kind of heavy.Hit play and let this one remind you that caring about your hair was never shallow. It was your body speaking the whole time.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Hair Love discount code: HH20 - 20% off sitewide and on first subscription orderCONNECT WITH KALEY:WebsiteInstagramNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? 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Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. 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In this episode I explain why your gut and your hormones are in constant two-way communication, how shifting estrogen in perimenopause slows your digestion and drives that afternoon bloat, and why the probiotics and elimination diets you have been trying may be targeting the wrong thing. Gut issues are not something I talk about from the outside. I live with a sensitive stomach and celiac myself, so I know how frustrating it is to do everything right and still feel awful. I get into how estrogen shapes the bacteria in your gut, how your gut in turn decides how much estrogen stays in your body, and why that feedback loop can leave you puffy, gassy, and suddenly reacting to foods like eggs and salads that never used to bother you. If you are tired of guessing your way through probiotics and powders that never quite work, join me for my FREE gut workshop on Sunday, September 20th at 7PM Central. I will go deeper into the estrogen and gut connection, what to actually test, and simple shifts you can start this week. If you cannot make it live, register anyway and I will send you the replay. Sign up using the link in the show notes.

Menopause timing is not purely genetic — and this episode explains how to delay menopause by supporting the systems that actually set the clock. Nurse Doza covers the three estrogens you make across a lifetime (E1, E2, E3), why estradiol supports your heart, cholesterol, and insulin, how PCOS and inflamed fat cells drive estrone production, and which labs to order and when in your cycle to run them. You will also hear why the liver belongs in every hormone conversation. FEATURED PRODUCT Liver Boost (Detox) by MSW Nutrition — $111 Your liver is where estrogen gets processed, conjugated, and cleared — which is why this episode keeps circling back to it. Liver Boost (formerly known as Liver Love) is a comprehensive formula designed to support phase I and phase II liver detoxification of environmental toxins, the same two-phase pathway your body uses to handle hormones. When that pathway is working against processed food, alcohol, and years of medication, everything downstream of it gets harder. Nurse Doza takes it daily alongside Mitochondriac (NAD+ Support) — $119 — a complete bioflavonoid complex with resveratrol, quercetin, and pterostilbene. That pairing is what he names at the close of this episode: support the liver, support the mitochondria.

What if your ADHD meds didn’t stop working because you built up a tolerance, but because the estrogen that was quietly propping up your dopamine system got pulled out from under you? In this solo episode of Let’s Talk Wellness Now, Dr. Deb breaks down one of the most dismissed and gaslit patterns she sees in practice: the collision of ADHD and perimenopause. She explains the real biochemical reason focus, memory, and emotional steadiness fall apart in midlife, and the root-cause framework to get your brain back. If your medication suddenly feels like it stopped working and you have been told it is just stress or aging, this episode may finally give you the explanation no one else has offered. In this episode, you will learn: Why is estrogen a master regulator of dopamine, not just a reproductive hormone How declining estradiol can leave a stimulant dose that worked at 38 underdosed at 46 The role progesterone and GABA play as the brake pedal working against your meds Why are so many women diagnosed with ADHD for the first time in their 40s Why do SSRIs often treats the symptoms and ignores the fireA five-step, hormone-aware framework to rebuild the foundation under your medication What Dr. Deb says:“You are not losing your mind. You’re not imagining it. And it is absolutely not just aging. There is a real, measurable biochemical reason your brain feels like it fell off a cliff.” “Your stimulant didn’t stop working because you built up a tolerance. The scaffolding your medication was standing on, estrogen, got pulled out from under you.” “You cannot out-medicate a body that’s running on empty. The foundation has to be addressed first.” Timestamps:[00:04] You are not losing your mind: the meds-stopped-working experience[01:30] Why ADHD and perimenopause are one problem wearing two costumes[03:54] Sarah’s story, and the dot three providers missed[05:00] How estrogen props up dopamine in the prefrontal cortex[08:34] Progesterone, GABA, and the gas pedal vs. brake pedal problem[09:00] Why ADHD comes roaring to the surface in midlife[11:00] The data: 43% of women diagnosed with ADHD between 41 and 50[13:26] Why the system reaches for an antidepressant instead of asking why[16:00] The full root-cause workup to bring to your provider[18:22] Step one: hormone-aware everything, and the HRT conversation[20:44] Step two: re-evaluating your medication for your current hormones[23:07] Steps three through five: feeding dopamine, iron, and magnesium, sleep, and stress Connect with us:Website: https://www.letstalkwellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalk_wellnessnow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalkWellnessNowPodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-talk-wellness-now/ Subscribe to Let’s Talk Wellness Now so you never miss an episode, and if this one opened your eyes, share it with someone who needs to hear it.The post Episode 282: Your Meds Stopped Working and You're Not Crazy: ADHD, Perimenopause, and the Estrogen-Dopamine Crash Nobody Warned You About first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.

Are you feeling like you are losing your mind as you approach menopause, perimenopause, or even in postpartum? Stress, fatigue, emotional dysregulation, brain fog, forgetfulness, adult ADHD…all can be seen as levels of estrogen and progesterone decline in the body. Ali Miller RD, walks you through the symptoms of perimenopause, the role of estrogen receptors on the brain and regions of impact as well as how hormones can influence memory, learning, neurogenesis, and serve as neuroprotective mechanisms to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.    In this empowering episode you will learn about tools beyond HRT in management of menopausal memory decline or perimenopausal ADHD including key nutrients and food-as-medicine focus. In the past 5 years the diagnosis of ADHD in women aged 30-50 has doubled, get ahead of the curve and start to harness your stress response to prevent burn out and focus issues while managing hormone symptoms.    Supplements Highlighted in the Episode: Relax and Regulate Calm and Clear Bio-C Plus vitamin C EPA-DHA Extra EPA-DHA Liquid Vitamin D Balanced Blend   Labs discussed: Dutch Complete Hormone and Cortisol Panel Naturally Nourished Comprehensive Wellness Panel   Podcasts and research articles featured: Episode 395: Testing Women's Hormones: Saliva, Urine and Blood | Naturally Nourished Episode 485 Perimenopause Reset with Dr. Jen | Naturally Nourished   Beyond Hot Flashes: The Role of Estrogen Receptors in Menopausal Mental Health and Cognitive Decline - PMC  

What happens to your skin and hair during perimenopause and menopause, and why does it sometimes feel like everything changes overnight? In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, I sit down with integrative dermatologist Dr. Corinne Erickson to talk about the often-overlooked connection between hormonal changes and skin and hair health in midlife. We talk about why estrogen matters to the skin, what can contribute to hair loss in your 40s and 50s, why melasma can suddenly appear, and how GLP-1 medications and rapid weight loss can intersect with hair shedding. Dr. Erickson explains why these changes aren't simply about "getting older" or something you need to fix with Botox, filler or an endless collection of skincare products. Hormonal changes can affect collagen, elastin, hydration, inflammation, skin-cell turnover and the hair-growth cycle—and understanding the biology can change how we approach them. ABOUT THE SHIFT WITH SONIA AZAD The Shift is a podcast about navigating the big transitions of life with more intention, curiosity and self-trust. I'm Sonia Azad, a longtime TV health journalist, yoga and meditation teacher, and global wellness retreat leader, and I have spent more than two decades talking to experts and asking questions about how we can live healthier, more meaningful lives. If you're navigating a major life shift, whether it's midlife, a career change, a relationship transition, a health journey or simply realizing that the life you've been living no longer fits, you're in the right place. Subscribe to The Shift for more honest, expert-informed conversations about healthy ways to navigate major life shifts. If this conversation helped you understand your own skin or hair changes a little differently, share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it. This conversation is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Talk with your own healthcare professional about your symptoms, medications and treatment options. TAKEAWAYS 1. Hormonal changes can dramatically affect your skin and hair. Estrogen interacts with skin cells and plays a role in collagen, elastin, hydration, inflammation, blood flow and skin-cell turnover. As estrogen fluctuates and eventually declines, women can notice significant changes. 2. Midlife hair loss is often multifactorial. Hormones may be part of the picture, but iron/ferritin, thyroid function, vitamin D, nutrition, rapid weight loss and other factors can also contribute. 3. Rapid weight loss associated with GLP-1s can trigger telogen effluvium, but nutritional changes and previously underlying female-pattern hair loss may also play a role. 4. Melasma isn't just sun damage. Sun exposure, visible light, heat, hormones, inflammation and genetics can all contribute. 5. Your healthcare team may need to evolve with you. The doctor who was right for one season of your life may not be the right person for another. 6. Skin health deserves medical attention, not just cosmetic attention. A dermatologist can distinguish normal changes from conditions that deserve treatment. 7. Midlife skincare doesn't have to mean doing more. Dr. Erickson's philosophy is simple: protect what you have and replace what you've lost. 

Kate Beckinsale wiped her Instagram last week after trolls decided she must be on Ozempic, then revealed the real reason, tied to grief and a health condition she's had since sixteen. Chalene Johnson breaks down why the internet's first assumption about any thin woman is always the same one, using Lizzo, Kylie Jenner, Kelly Osbourne, and Olivia Wilde as the latest examples. Then, a new Stanford study analyzing more than 21,000 women found that estrogen only hormone therapy is linked to measurably less Alzheimer's related brain plaque, confirmed by autopsy rather than memory complaints. Chalene explains who actually qualifies for estrogen only therapy and how to bring the research to your own doctor. She also covers a new survey showing 40% of Americans have already been scammed by AI, a viral video of a woman who refused to train the cheaper replacement who got her promotion, and a new collagen treatment tested on skin from real plastic surgery patients. Topics discussed: Kate Beckinsale, mast cell activation syndrome, Lizzo, Kylie Jenner, Kelly Osbourne, Olivia Wilde, Stanford study, estrogen, Alzheimer's, Women's Health Initiative, AI scams, voice cloning, Demi Moore, theunobsolete, collagen study.   Join Chalene on Patreon, her private podcast to hear all the latest on the landlord dispute drama! And it is JUICY!! Plus Penelope Updates 

In this episode of the Core Connections Podcast, Erica dives deep into progesterone — one of the most overlooked hormones in women's health. Whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or navigating perimenopause, this conversation applies to you. Erica covers what progesterone actually does in the body (beyond fertility), its role as a calming neurosteroid, why it's often the first hormone to decline in perimenopause, the connection between toxin burden and hormone receptor function, and the key differences between bioidentical and synthetic hormones. In this episode: Why progesterone deserves a spot on every hormone panel The brain-calming connection (allopregnanolone + GABA-A receptors) Progesterone's role in pregnancy and preventing miscarriage The postpartum progesterone crash and postpartum mood support Perimenopause and why progesterone tanks first Estrogen dominance, detox pathways, and daily bowel health Hormone receptors, toxin burden, and why labs can look "normal" but not feel that way Going low and slow with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy The truth about the Women's Health Initiative study Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider. Share this episode with the women in your life — your friends, sisters, and daughters — at whatever stage they're in.

ADHD can look very different in women and motherhood: hormonal shifts, pregnancy, and postpartum can dramatically change how those symptoms show up. In this episode, we're joined by integrative ADHD specialist Dr. Carrie McMillin to unpack the ADHD brain, including executive function, task initiation, working memory, hyperfocus, dopamine, and emotional regulation.We dive into how estrogen and progesterone interact with dopamine throughout the menstrual cycle, why some women notice more ADHD symptoms during the luteal phase, and what can happen during pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. McMillin explains why the postpartum period can be especially challenging, including the effects of the dramatic estrogen drop, prolactin, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, and the increased demands of caring for a baby.We also discuss how to distinguish ADHD from normal motherhood overwhelm, anxiety, and sleep deprivation; how ADHD is diagnosed in adults; medications and supplements; iron, B vitamins, L-tyrosine, and other potential supports; the importance of building systems around your individual executive-function struggles; and why small sources of genuine joy can be an important part of supporting your brain.Finally, we talk about perimenopause, irritability and PMDD, caffeine, screen time, and practical ways women with ADHD can work with their brains instead of constantly fighting against them. The biggest takeaway? Understanding what's happening in your brain can replace shame with self-compassion and help you build systems that actually work for you.00:00 —Trailer & Introduction03:06 —The ADHD Brain Isn't Broken06:15 —The 3 Types of ADHD11:02 —Task Initiation, Motivation & Executive Function12:06 —Hyperfocus & Dopamine14:57 —Why ADHD Affects Working Memory19:29 —Why Motherhood Can Amplify ADHD Symptoms21:00 —How ADHD Is Diagnosed in Adults24:20 —ADHD & the Menstrual Cycle27:26 —Estrogen, Progesterone & Dopamine34:17 —ADHD During Pregnancy35:35 —Why Sleep Deprivation Can Mimic ADHD40:36 —How Pregnancy Changes the Brain42:01 —The Postpartum ADHD Crash44:36 —ADHD, Breastfeeding & Prolactin45:45 —Supporting ADHD Postpartum50:19 —ADHD-Friendly Systems That Actually Help52:21 —Finding Joy When You're Overwhelmed55:43 —Is It ADHD or Just Motherhood Overload?58:25 —ADHD Medication: When Is It Worth Considering?60:40 —Supplements & Natural ADHD Support65:24 —ADHD, Irritability & PMDD66:36 —ADHD & Perimenopause67:17 —Building Systems Around Your Brain70:08 —Caffeine & ADHD71:47 —Screens, Dopamine & ADHD75:17 —The Biggest Takeaway for Moms With ADHDResources From This Episode:Dr. Carrie's Website- adhdetails.com Dr. Carrie's Instagram- www.instagram.com/adhdetailsSmart but Scattered book- https://amzn.to/3RtakE8 The Radical Guide for Women with ADHD book- https://amzn.to/3PUJdS0 Your Brain Is Not Broken book- https://amzn.to/4dYcYdI Do Less book- https://amzn.to/49YznFl Finch app- https://finchcare.com/mobileTrello app- https://trello.com/ClickUp app- https://try.web.clickup.com/qcca0vh17mp2Skylight calendar- https://tidd.ly/4s8VJe9 Get some of the supplements(creatine, L-tyrosine, pharmaGABA, L-theanine, lion's mane)recommended for 15% off on Fullscript- https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mmacdermott/store-startUse code HEALTHYMOTHER to get a discount on Needed Stress Support- https://www.thisisneeded.com/discount/HEALTHYMOTHERHealthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreDr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteDr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond

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Starting hormone replacement therapy can feel both exciting and overwhelming. What should you expect? How do you find the right provider? Which delivery method is best? And how long does it take before you actually start feeling better? In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia Petrilli walks you through what the HRT journey can look like, from finding a hormone-savvy provider to understanding different delivery methods and the importance of starting low and going slow. Claudia discusses why simply finding someone who can prescribe HRT isn't always enough, what questions to ask when interviewing a provider, and why finding the right dose and combination of hormones can take some patience and fine-tuning. She also breaks down progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, DHEA, and several different delivery options, including patches, creams, pills, troches, injections, and pellets. Plus, she shares some of her own experiences with HRT, including the changes she noticed when starting testosterone and the difference estrogen made for her period-related body aches. If you're considering HRT or have already started and aren't sure what to expect, this episode will help you better understand the process and feel more prepared to advocate for yourself. In this episode, we covered: How to find an HRT provider Different deliveries of hormone replacement therapy Why hormone injections and pellets are not recommended Side effects of hormone replacement therapy Progesterone hormone replacement therapy Estrogen hormone replacement therapy Testosterone & DHEA hormone replacement therapy   Sources: Women's International Pharmacy Institute of Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM)-trained providers The Academy for Preventive and Innovative Medicine (Worldlink Medical) Institute for Functional Medicine Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP Dr. Phyllis Bronson   _______________________________________________________________________________ To learn about hormone therapy, grab Claudia's FREE resource: 3-Day HRT Crash Course. In just 3 quick emails, you'll learn:

Apply to Become a One-on-One Patient --> DianeKazer.com/PATIENT Join Our Elite VIP Tribe & Ask Me Anything --> DianeKazer.com/VIP All Yeptide Resources --> DianeKazer.com/YEPTIDES Low T in Men, Early Puberty + Early Menopause in Women & Why Your Peptides May Not Be Working Today, I'm kicking off a special September series with Coach Carrington, and we're starting with the piece I believe EVERYONE needs to understand: YOUR TOXIC BURDEN - specifically the ones I'm talking about today! ☣️ Last week, while researching for my appearance on Sarah Westall's show, I went down a rabbit hole looking at the research on environmental toxins, endocrine disruption and what we're now seeing in our children. What I found was mortifying. We are living in an environment where chemical exposures can begin before birth and continue throughout our entire lives. And this isn't just about women. It's our babies. Our children. Men. Women. Even our pets. In the show, I'll uncover the alarming findings of this puberty study. And THIS is where the story gets really alarming: researchers recently went back into archived umbilical-cord blood from babies born between 2003 and 2006 and re-tested it using technology we simply didn't have back then. What they uncovered were PFAS 'forever chemicals' that the traditional testing of that era couldn't fully see. Think about that: we can now look back 20 years and discover exposures these babies were already carrying at birth that we didn't even know how to adequately detect at the time. If that isn't an urgent red flag to ask what babies are being exposed to TODAY, and what may already be accumulating in ALL of us, I don't know what is. Today, I'm connecting the dots between environmental exposures, disrupted hormones, fatigue and chronic disease, and then showing you why simply throwing supplements or the latest peptide "stack" at your symptoms may be completely missing the mark vs how to approach true healing with precision.

Why does it feel like the harder you try to fix your hormones, the more stuck you get?You've probably lived this cycle more than once. A new season starts, you feel motivated, and you throw yourself into it. New supplements, a stricter food plan, a new provider, maybe you finally book that lab test you've been putting off. And for a minute it feels productive, like you're finally taking your health seriously.But a few weeks in, nothing's really changed, or worse, you feel even more exhausted than when you started. That's usually the point where you start questioning your body altogether, and you just want someone else to fix it for you. You want an answer, a protocol, a pill, anything that means you don't have to keep guessing. My friend, that reaction makes so much sense, and it's also exactly the pattern I want to unpack with you today.In this episode, I'm walking you through why that approach keeps failing you, and what's actually underneath every single hormone symptom you've ever had.Here's what we get into:Why your hormones aren't actually the problem (and what they're really trying to tell you)The one question your brain asks before it decides whether to make progesterone at allWhy doing more of the "right things" can backfire when you're already at capacityWhat a five-minute couch test can reveal about what's really going on in your bodyThe mindset shift that changes whether your nervous system can actually regulateThe one thing I'm asking you to focus on this month instead of adding another supplementIf you've ever sat across from a provider who told you "your progesterone is just low" and handed you a cream without asking why, this episode is going to connect some dots for you.Okay, so when you're deep in the crunchy mom, do-all-the-things phase, you're probably staring at a list of symptoms and calling each one its own problem.Estrogen dominance, low progesterone, PMS, painful periods, the acne, the bloat - all of it feels like a separate thing to fix. But those are the smoke, not the fire. Your brain is constantly deciding how safe it is to make hormones, and it's making that call based on stress signals your body has been sending for way longer than you probably realize. That's why the supplement never worked the way you hoped. That's why your labs kept coming back "normal" even when you knew something was off. You were treating the smoke and never asking why there was a fire in the first place.For so many of us, especially the ones who love a checklist and a fresh start, the instinct when something feels off is to add more. More supplements. More rules. More things to fix. But if you're already at capacity, more just becomes another weight, and your body reads that as one more reason it's not safe to make hormones the way you want it to. It's like trying to calm someone down by handing them a longer to-do list.I share a little test in this episode that you can do right now, no labs required. Can you sit on your couch, alone, for five minutes, without scrolling or talking or reaching for something to distract you? If that sounds impossible, that's information. That's your body telling you exactly where the gap is.I also get into something I've never said quite this directly before, which is how much our mindset plays into this. I'm not talking toxic positivity, not "just think happier thoughts and your hormones will heal." I've walked through genuinely hard seasons where my nervous system stayed on high alert no matter what I did. But even then, asking myself what I'm choosing to believe, what I'm letting myself consume, whether I'm holding onto bitterness about things I can't control, that has mattered more than I used to give it credit for.So this episode isn't handing you a new supplement stack or another thing to squeeze into your morning routine. It's walking you through the questions worth asking yourself this week. What is not safe in my body or my life right now? What is the one thing, maybe two if you're an overachiever like me, that would move the needle most? And then, can you actually commit to that one thing instead of scattering your energy across fifteen?If you're nodding along right now because you already know you're running on fumes and checking boxes that aren't actually helping, this one's for you.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Safety School for Moms FREE ChallengeNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:Breakfast GuideNourish Tracker - Discount code: HAPPILYHORMONALBook a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with meGrab your Happily Hormonal Quick Start GuideHormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

Denise finally felt like herself again after six weeks on her patch. Then in July, her pharmacy didn't have it. Neither did the next four she called.Dr. Tamara Beckford breaks down the estrogen patch shortage sweeping the country, why it's happening now, and exactly what to do if it happens to you. She walks through the BRIDGE Method: a step by step plan for buying yourself time, reaching beyond your usual pharmacy, interchanging forms of estrogen, dosing smart if you're considering cutting a patch, going non-hormonal if you need a bridge option, and enlisting your care team before you're caught without a plan.If you've been driving from pharmacy to pharmacy, or rationing what you have left, this episode gives you a real plan instead of another dead end.Resources & Next Steps:The 5 biggest lies keeping you sharp, rested, and feeling like yourself again (live webinar, Sept 22) https://go.trulybalancedwc.com/brain-fog-exhaustion-webinarNot sure if it's hormonal? Take the free menopause quiz: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/quiz/WxaSc55oV4C7b0jwBFAP

Send us Fan MailMike Fortunato, MD spent nearly two decades in conventional medicine, ultimately as a board-certified anesthesiologist trusted with life-or-death decisions every single day. But behind the career, his own life was quietly unraveling. His body was breaking down. Chronic pain. Shingles. A severe ulcer.Like many of the patients he now works with, he looked functional on the outside while internally feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unlike himself. After realizing the medical system had failed him as a patient too, he was dismissed despite very real symptoms because his labs came back "normal”.Dr. Mike began restoring his hormones and rebuilding his physical health. But physically improving didn't solve the deeper disconnection he still felt from himself and his life.Today, Dr. Mike works with both men and women at a rare intersection most physicians never speak about openly: the connection between biology, emotional health, identity, and the way people show up in their relationships, work, and everyday lives. Patients come to him when everything else has failed. What follows is rarely just physical improvement. It's people reconnecting with the version of themselves that was always there — just waiting to be found.Find Dr. Mike Fortunato at-https://www.optimizemd.health/IG- @optimizemd.drmikeFB- @Optimizedmd.drmikeFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book   Have you ever driven a car with a broken fuel gauge, never quite sure if you're running full or running on fumes? Your body works the same way.    Today I break down the fifth major time bomb of aging: deregulated nutrient sensing, or what I call "fuel gauge malfunction." Our organs need the right amount of fuel, not too much, not too little. Built-in nutrient sensors act like biological traffic lights to keep us in range. But through menopause, or menolescence as I like to call it, those lights get damaged. Estrogen drops, insulin sensitivity falls, and visceral fat creeps in. This isn't inevitable but by feeding your gut, building your muscle, optimizing your hormones, you can repair those traffic lights. Longevity isn't passive. It's built by design. What we cover: - How your body's nutrient sensors work like biological traffic lights. - Why declining estrogen lowers insulin sensitivity and drives visceral fat storage. - What insulin signaling, mTOR, and AMPK do inside your cells. - Why chronically elevated mTOR blocks your body from clearing damaged cells. - How your gut microbiome triggers GLP-1, the pathway behind Ozempic. - Why muscle is the master of metabolism and how resistance training recalibrates it. - The three shields build metabolic health: nutrition, strategic load, hormone optimization.  

You cannot open your phone anymore without hearing about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, retatrutide, and before-and-after transformations. One person says GLP-1s are the greatest thing ever. Another says they are going to destroy your health. As usual, the truth is somewhere in the middle. In this episode, I break down GLP-1s specifically through the lens of perimenopause and menopause, because midlife women are dealing with a completely different metabolic landscape. Estrogen is changing. Muscle is easier to lose. Insulin sensitivity may be shifting. Sleep is falling apart. Belly fat is showing up where it never used to. And simply telling a woman to eat less and exercise more is not a strategy. We talk about where GLP-1s can be incredibly useful, why HRT and GLP-1s are not interchangeable, and why protecting muscle has to be one of your top priorities if you are using these medications. I also get into dosing, microdosing, appetite suppression, thyroid and hormone optimization, realistic weight-loss rates, and why the goal should never be to get as skinny as possible as fast as possible. The goal is to lose fat while preserving muscle, supporting hormones, improving metabolic health, and having an actual plan for what happens after the weight comes off. In this episode, we cover: Why menopause changes fat distribution and increases abdominal fat for many women How declining estrogen, muscle loss, sleep, and insulin resistance affect midlife weight How GLP-1 medications work beyond simple appetite suppression Why GLP-1s are not "cheating" Why GLP-1 therapy does not replace HRT Whether HRT and GLP-1s can be used together Why muscle loss is one of the biggest concerns with GLP-1 use Why protein and resistance training matter so much Why having no appetite does not mean your dose is perfect Microdosing versus standard GLP-1 dosing Why increasing your dose too quickly can backfire What a realistic rate of weight loss can look like The importance of thyroid and hormone optimization when weight loss stalls Why maintenance needs to be part of the plan from day one Who This Episode Is For This episode is for women in perimenopause and menopause who are considering a GLP-1, already taking one, or wondering whether these medications could help with stubborn midlife weight gain. It is especially for women who want to lose fat without sacrificing muscle, energy, hormones, bone health, or long-term metabolic health. If you are confused by the microdosing hype, worried about muscle loss, unsure whether you should do HRT or a GLP-1 first, or wondering why your weight loss has stalled even though you are taking medication, this episode is for you.     Sponsors BEAM: Use coupon code HORMONE for 20% off your order Try the power of copper peptides on your skin today and get 20% off your order with coupon code km20 here.     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what's really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women's Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Your gut lining rebuilds itself every five days — faster than any other tissue in your body — and that turnover rate is either your best defense or your biggest vulnerability, depending on what you're doing to it. In the final episode of this series with stem cell scientist and STEMREGEN founder Christian Drapeau, Eric Malzone digs into why the intestinal lining is "the most fragile and vulnerable part of your body," how estrogen withdrawal at menopause quietly wrecks gut repair, and why Christian believes the real story of aging isn't inflammation or free radicals — it's a failure of the body's own repair system. They also get into a jaw-dropping 1940s case study on gut bacteria and psychosis, the specific bacteria linked to autoimmune disease and diabetes, and why Christian thinks "stem cells bring cure" is the hardest sentence in modern medicine. Key Takeaways

Why are so many young women experiencing painful periods, endometriosis, Hashimoto's and hormonal chaos? After falling ill with Graves Disease in medical school, functional endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith made it her life's mission to chase these kinds of questions. In her new book Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones (https://a.co/d/0gbCrVD6) she tackles the real gut-hormone connection behind estrogen dominance, PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, and painful periods. Dr. Smith shares the answers she found, a roadmap for better health, better periods and common-sense steps to become the CEO of your own health.  In this episode you will learn:  Why younger women are struggling with their periods Why low progesterone is so common in women in their 20s How constipation and poor fiber intake worsen PMS, bloating, and breast tenderness The impact of long-term birth control use on hormone production Simple, affordable lab tests most OBs don't order but should Exactly how your gut affects your hormones, step by step, by way of your vagus nerve. How a young person could experience a cycle of stress, a bacteria or strep infection, then their antibiotics for treating the strep as well as birth control and acid-blockers can impair their guts affecting their cycle. How, if, as women, our estrogen leaves our body down the four-hydroxy pathway (the pathway that can lead to cancer), more often when we have increased visceral fat, excess stress or intense gut dysbiosis. How important our health is, and the value in taking responsibility for our good health. Self-value, seeing the sun enough in a day and movement all play a role in balancing our hormones.   Not only can excess estrogen affect our moods, but it puts extra stress on our bodies revving up our cortisol and lowering progesterone (the calming hormone), throwing our mood and sleep out the window.  Nutritional changes can make a difference. Avoid sugar in your food and drinks (read the  labels!), and aim for thirty-five grams of fiber for regular, healthy bowel movements. Estrogen dominance from dysbiosis doesn't necessarily mean you have enough of the estrogen you need.  How having a Dutch test every few years is incredibly useful for locating early signs of hormonal imbalances.  A roadmap to fix painful periods. Laser in on how much sugar you're eating (and drinking!) Don't eat wheat made in America if you have Hashimotos, because it may cause a high TPO antibody to attack your thyroid. How babies rely on their mother's thyroid until 18 weeks in-utero, so if you want to get pregnant, optimizing your thyroid is a must.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Cassie Smith: https://www.instagram.com/modernendocrine_/ Buy her book Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones: https://a.co/d/0gbCrVD6 ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

For decades, women with low bone density were told to take it easy; Professor Belinda Beck's research proved the opposite: high-intensity resistance and impact training safely rebuilds bone, even in women who had been told their bones were too fragile to lift heavy. Belinda covers the full arc of bone health, from how peak bone mass is set in the teenage years, to what actually happens to bone when estrogen declines through perimenopause and menopause, to why so many popular "safe" exercises, including walking, cycling, and Pilates, simply don't provide enough stimulus to protect bone. They dig into the physiology of bone remodelling, the real evidence (and lack of it) behind weighted vests, how to read a DEXA scan, and practical calcium and vitamin D guidance. Belinda also shares the story behind LIFTMOR itself, including how her research team was once considered reckless for asking postmenopausal women to lift heavy, and how those same women ended up stronger, more confident, and more independent than they'd been in decades. EPISODE OVERVIEW (00:00) Introduction & Rapid Fire (05:15) Bone 101: Structure, Types & What Determines Density (11:52) How Bone Forms: Peak Mass, Sex Differences & Sesamoid Bones (17:12) Diet Culture, Dairy Myths & Caloric Restriction (23:42) Debunking the Kids & Weightlifting Myth (28:31) Runners, Multi-Sport & Varying the Stimulus (34:51) Wolff's Law & How Bone Adapts to Load (42:22) Best & Worst Exercises for Bone, Weighted Vests & Pilates (50:08) Estrogen, Perimenopause, Menopause & Building Your Baseline (1:04:16) The LIFTMOR Trial, ONERO & Getting Your Life Back (1:16:16) The After Party: Final Thoughts with Dr. Stephanie RESOURCEShttps://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep483 OUR SPONSORS LMNT Stay hydrated without the sugar, food dye, and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Get a special offer when you make a purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/Better BEARABY Find a more natural way to support deeper, calmer sleep. Go to https://bearaby.com and use code BETTER10 for 10% off any Bearaby weighted blanket purchase. YOUNG GOOSE Skin aging isn't defined by wrinkles. It's defined by skin quality. Head over to https://drstephanieestima.com/younggoose and use code BETTER for 10% off your first purchase. TIMELINE Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a great price when you go to https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.