Perimenopause Simplified

10. Why You Can't Sleep in Peri

In this episode, we covered: Common sleep disruptions in peri Hormones that affect your sleep Other factors that affect quality of sleep My must-haves for a good night of sleep When to consider hormone replacement therapy Find the melatonin I recommend HERE . Find my favorite sleep mask HERE . Find the magnesium cream I mentioned HERE . Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db286.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK223808/ https://sleepdoctor.com/features/why-90-percent-of-...

9. Why You’re So Freaking Tired in Perimenopause

In this episode, we covered: Stress and fatigue during the perimenopausal transition Hormone deficiencies associated with fatigue Some obvious and not-so-obvious causes of fatigue How chronic stress causes fatigue Steps to take to improve your fatigue Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5866170/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4104011/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10520960/ Find the hydration packets I r...

8. Are Your Thyroid Labs Actually "Normal"?

In this episode, we covered: Importance of your thyroid health How perimenopause impacts your thyroid Common symptoms you may experience What affects the health of your thyroid Why conventional doctors incorrectly assess thyroid function The thyroid testing I recommend Thyroid hormone replacement Sources: https://www.thyroid.org/media-main/press-room/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7362983/ https://niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hashimotos-disease To connect wi...

7. Must-Have Tests To Get in Perimenopause & Why

In this episode, we covered: Why it’s vital to assess your overall health, not just your hormone levels The comprehensive blood work I recommend for every woman Why assessing your cardiovascular risk is a must in perimenopause The benefits of running an HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) Why your gut health matters and benefits of a GI-MAP stool test Also in this episode I mention that I'm hosting a free thyroid masterclass this month - How to Restore Your Thyroid Health in Your 40s to Reclaim ...

6. Should You Test Hormones in Perimenopause?

In this episode, we covered: A few things I pride myself on as a Functional Health Coach Why your doctor isn’t entirely wrong about hormone testing Why hormone testing can be misleading in perimenopause The different types of hormone testing Why testing isn’t needed to determine if you’re perimenopausal Sources: https://rheinlabs.com/test-menu-faqs/ https://www.meridianvalleylab.com/services/ultimate/ https://aacrjournals.org/cebp/article/26/3/435/71367/Effect-of-Diindolylmethane-on-Estrogen-rel...

5: Is Your Doctor Hormone-Savvy?

In this episode, we covered: The leading cause of death and disability in America Why your PCP or OBGYN isn’t providing adequate support in perimenopause Why I love estrogen and why it shouldn’t be feared How doctors are incorrectly assessing thyroid health Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/index.htm https://medium.com/menopause-matters-empowering-womens-health/what-they-dont-teach-in-med-school-about-menopause-2a80327c054b https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/what_do_ob...

4. You’re In Perimenopause…Now What?

In this episode, we covered: Your mindset around perimenopause Why you need to change how you eat, move, sleep and manage stress Importance of detoxification Why alcohol isn’t your friend in perimenopause When it’s time to consider HRT (hormone replacement therapy) Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7246646/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30843880/ https://aquatruwater.com/water-iq/ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/alcohol-and-sleep https://breast-cancer-research.bio...

1. Welcome To Perimenopause Simplified!

This podcast has been a long time coming! I’m so excited to finally get it off the ground, so we can chat about all things women’s health and hormones, but specifically, the hormone rollercoaster happening in perimenopause. In this opening episode, we covered: Who this perimenopause podcast will help My goal with Perimenopause Simplified and what to expect Topics we’ll cover to help you navigate perimenopause Get ready to feel empowered, gain clarity, and take action to support your changing bod...

2. My Story

Today I’m sharing my story so you can better understand why I’m so passionate about women’s health & hormones. In this episode, we covered: What it was like growing up My health struggles Side effects I experienced from hormonal birth control Being dismissed by my doctor Advocating for myself My pituitary tumor diagnosis How I discovered functional medicine My transition into perimenopause Sources: Pituitary prolactinoma and estrogen contraceptives The effect of oral contraception on macropr...

3. Is This Perimenopause? Top Symptoms

In this episode, we’re talking about perimenopause! We covered: What is perimenopause? The perimenopausal timeline Stages of perimenopause What’s happening with your hormones The top symptoms women experience in perimenopause The lesser known symptoms of perimenopause The hidden health ramifications of low hormones SOURCES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3634232/ https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/poi https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-men-often-die-earlier-than-women-201...

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