Headaches, brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, poor concentration, sinus problems, and feeling worse in certain buildings can easily be blamed on stress, hormones, or perimenopause. But mold exposure can create many of the same symptoms, which makes it difficult to know what your body is actually reacting to.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I am talking with Jason Earle about the signs that your home or workplace may have a moisture and air-quality problem, why a musty smell matters even when you cannot see mold, and the four questions to ask before spending thousands of dollars on testing or remediation. We also get into air purifiers, HEPA vacuums, mold inspections, ERMI testing, urine mycotoxin panels, and why Jason believes food may explain more mycotoxin exposure than most people realize.

Jason Earle is the founder of GOT MOLD?® and has spent more than 20 years helping people understand mold, moisture, and indoor air quality. His work began after his own health improved when he left a mold-damaged home. He shares how to reduce exposure without becoming consumed by fear and why healing may require looking at your air, food, and nervous system together.

Jason was kind enough to provide the Hello Hormones community a discount! Use code drjones10 at gotmold.com/drjones/ for 10% off! 

What's Discussed

(01:21) Why mold symptoms can resemble perimenopause, anxiety, allergies, and other health problems.
(07:01) What urine mycotoxin results may reveal about food versus building exposure.
(12:41) Why healthy people still need healthy buildings and how poor air can undermine recovery.
(14:44) Four questions to ask before paying for mold testing or an inspection.
(21:28) How to choose an independent inspector and avoid unnecessary remediation.
(37:35) When an air purifier can help and why HEPA alone may not address odors or VOCs.
(44:41) Hidden mycotoxins in food and Jason's "air, food, and attitude" approach.

Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree?just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.

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The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Most women are taught to associate testosterone with libido and muscle. So when they begin feeling depressed, anxious, emotionally flat, unmotivated, forgetful, or unlike themselves, testosterone may never enter the conversation. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I am talking with Dr. Terri DeNeui about why this hormone has a much bigger role in women's health than most of us were taught.

We get into the relationship between testosterone and mood, what Dr. DeNeui found during her doctoral research on depression, and why hormone changes may sometimes be missed in women who develop new symptoms after childbirth or during perimenopause. We also talk about vitamin D, thyroid function, hormone metabolism, and why a woman may not respond well to therapy when the rest of her physiology has not been considered.

Dr. Terri DeNeui is a hormone optimization expert, founder of EVEXIAS Health Solutions, author of Hormone Havoc, and a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner who has worked in the hormone space for more than 17 years. She explains the different hormone delivery options available to women, what hormone pellets are, how they work, and what to ask before trusting a provider with your care.

What's Discussed:

(00:51) Why testosterone belongs in the conversation about depression, anxiety, motivation, and mood in women.

(08:55) How symptoms, laboratory testing, vitamin D, thyroid function, and sexual health are evaluated together.

(10:54) The different hormone delivery options, including creams, patches, rapid-dissolve tablets, progesterone capsules, injections, and pellets.

(15:56) What a hormone pellet is, where it is placed, and how hormones are released over several months.

(23:21) The relationship between estrogen, testosterone, cognition, brain health, and quality of life as women age.

(28:24) Why hormone receptors throughout the body matter for the brain, heart, bones, muscle, urinary system, and more.

(36:24) How to find a trained hormone provider and why experience, follow-up testing, nutrition, gut health, and hormone metabolism matter.

Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications should never be stopped or reduced without guidance from the prescribing healthcare professional. Depression and anxiety can have many causes, and hormone therapy is not a substitute for appropriate mental health care.

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

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The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Only a small percentage of women use hormone therapy during perimenopause and menopause. Some cannot take it, some do not want it, and others simply want additional support alongside it. But when someone says she wants to manage menopause "naturally," what does that actually mean, and which options are genuinely worth considering?

For this episode of Hello Hormones, I searched through thousands of women's comments, messages, and conversations to find the strategies they repeatedly said made a difference. I am breaking down nine categories, including dietary changes, herbs, nutrients, acupuncture, resistance training, cooling tools, and something women mentioned far more often than I expected: setting boundaries and protecting their time.

We will talk about which options may be most useful for hot flashes, sleep, anxiety, mood, breast tenderness, and early perimenopause, along with important cautions around dosing, supplement quality, and choosing the right approach for your stage. You do not have to try everything, and you certainly do not have to suffer your way through this transition without support.

0:26 What "natural menopause support" can actually mean.
2:38 The dietary changes women said helped the most.
6:14 Ashwagandha, Estrovera®, black cohosh, and vitex.
12:20 Omega-3s, evening primrose oil, magnesium, and vitamin D.
16:34 Acupuncture, cooling tools, and resistance training.
19:03 Why boundaries and time alone may reduce symptoms.
21:49 Why women do not have to suffer through menopause untreated.

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Hot flashes, poor sleep, mood changes, irregular cycles, and lower stress tolerance can make women over 40 feel like their hormones changed overnight. That is often when the search for a "natural" solution begins, but herbs are not commonly used to replace the estrogen and progesterone declining during perimenopause and menopause. So what can they actually do?

In this solo Q&A, I am answering the questions midlife women keep asking. Are there herbs that may help with low-estrogen symptoms and hot flashes? Can progesterone be supported naturally when ovulation becomes less consistent? And is there any herbal option that can truly work like HRT?

We also talk about saffron, ashwagandha, vitex, and shatavari, including where they may fit, what their limits are, and what to look for before spending money on another supplement. Plus, I walk through a listener case involving debilitating period pain and why severe symptoms should never be written off as "just perimenopause."

What's Discussed: 

2:01 Herbs for low estrogen and hot flashes

4:27 Natural support for progesterone in perimenopause

8:44 Whether any herb can truly work like HRT

10:20 Saffron versus ashwagandha

12:50 What to do when ashwagandha makes you feel worse

16:23 Shatavari, vitex, dosing, and combining herbs

19:17 A listener case involving debilitating period pain

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Have you ever heard that women in other countries do not struggle with menopause the way women in North America do? Or that menopause is somehow easier in certain cultures because women do not talk about it as much? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm talking with Zora Benhamou about what women around the world are actually saying when someone finally asks them.

We get into why menopause is global, but the way women experience it, talk about it, and get support can look very different depending on stigma, culture, socioeconomic status, access to care, and fear of doctors. We also talk about the symptoms women are rarely warned about, including joint pain, frozen shoulder, hip pain, bone loss, osteoarthritis, and why so many women are told they are "just aging" when hormones may be part of the picture.

Zora is a gerontologist, host of the Hack My Age podcast, author of The Longevity Master Plan, and creator of the Menopause Around the World series, where she has interviewed over 350 women across the globe. She has built her career teaching women how to age strong, and then her own experience with hip osteoarthritis and double hip replacement turned her into a case study in muscle, recovery, biohacking, and what it really takes to heal. 

What's Discussed:

(00:23) Why menopause around the world matters and what Zora has learned from asking women directly.

(01:22) How symptoms, stigma, culture, and socioeconomic status shape the way women experience menopause.

(06:24) Why many women still misunderstand hormone therapy or feel proud of white-knuckling menopause.

(15:14) Why not having a word for perimenopause does not mean women are not having symptoms.

(21:25) The musculoskeletal side of menopause, including joint pain, frozen shoulder, hip pain, bone loss, and osteoarthritis.

(28:08) How Zora prepared for hip replacement using muscle support, blood flow restriction, protein, and essential amino acids.

(36:19) Recovery support after surgery, including sleep, stress, inflammation, peptides, red light, scar therapy, and aging stronger.

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Have you been thinking about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or cortisol, but still feel like something is missing? Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected, burned out, emotionally flat, in pain, stuck in food noise, struggling with libido, or like your body cannot fully shift out of fight-or-flight even when you are doing so many of the "right" things.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down why oxytocin is a hormone we may be completely sleeping on, especially for women over 40. Most people know oxytocin as the hormone connected to childbirth, breastfeeding, bonding, and love, but it also plays a role in cortisol, the nervous system, mood, pain, gut function, inflammation, food cravings, sexual health, bladder symptoms, bone, brain, metabolic health, and more.

I also walk through what I learned from Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson's work on oxytocin medicine, including natural ways to support oxytocin, what can interfere with it, and how it may be used as a compounded hormone. We get into vitamin C, zinc, vitamin A, iodine, magnesium, P5P, estrogen, thyroid health, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, nasal sprays, lozenges, injections, vaginal oxytocin, and what to talk through with your healthcare provider if oxytocin sounds like it may belong in your hormone conversation.

What's Discussed:

(01:04) What oxytocin is, where it is made, and why it goes far beyond childbirth, breastfeeding, and bonding.

(03:40) How oxytocin may support physical pain, emotional pain, depression, anxiety, and feeling connected again.

(05:14) The gut, food noise, cravings, constipation, GERD, metabolic health, and weight connection.

(06:59) How oxytocin may support sexual health, orgasm, clitoral sensation, vaginal pain, bladder symptoms, and pelvic inflammation.

(09:05) Why oxytocin can help shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest, digest, heal, and repair.

(11:39) What helps oxytocin work better, what can interfere with it, and the different ways it may be used.

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Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

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The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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If you have been eating well, moving your body, doing what you were told, and your belly fat still will not budge, this episode is going to explain why. So many women hit their 40s and suddenly feel like their body changed the rules. The same foods, workouts, and routines that used to work no longer feel like enough, and the advice to eat less or work harder only leaves them more frustrated.

Today, we are getting into what is really happening behind stubborn midlife weight gain, especially when inflammation, insulin resistance, cortisol, poor sleep, cravings, and stress are all sending the body a signal to hold onto fat. This conversation challenges the idea that weight loss is only about calories and looks at why the body may be protecting itself, storing visceral fat, and staying stuck in sugar-burning mode.

I'm joined by Ben Azadi, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, bestselling author, and metabolic health educator who lost 80 pounds, reversed his own metabolic dysfunction, and has helped thousands of people improve their metabolic health. We talk about how ketosis, fasting, diet variation, and Keto Flex can be used as tools to rebuild metabolic flexibility, without forcing your body into another rigid plan that works against your hormones.

What's Discussed:

02:02 Why stress, cortisol, and survival signals can make the body hold onto belly fat.
07:03 The difference between helpful inflammation and chronic inflammation that blocks fat loss.
10:10 How inflammation can interfere with progesterone, hormone receptors, and symptom relief.
16:02 Why food noise, cravings, and constant snacking may be signs of sugar-burning metabolism.
23:38 The biggest keto myths, including fat quality, gallbladder concerns, and long-term ketosis.
31:09 How to start shifting from sugar-burning to fat-burning without shocking your body.
38:38 When fasting helps, when it backfires, and why timing matters for women.

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Instagram: @thebenazadi
 

Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If you have been doing "all the right things" for your hormones and still do not feel better, this episode is for you. Maybe you tried a detox, added supplements, cleaned up your diet, worked on your gut, or followed the protocol that helped your friend. Not knowing that if your body is depleted, inflamed, or not ready for that next step, doing more can actually keep you stuck.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, we talk about why the order you heal in matters more than the protocol itself. We get into why hormone detoxes, gut protocols, supplement stacks, and social media fixes can backfire when you do not know what your body actually needs first. If you have been trying harder and still not feeling better, this episode will help you understand why the next step may not be doing more. It may be doing things in the right order. 

I'm joined by Dr. Beth Westie, functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, educator, and author of The Female Fat Solution and The Female Menopause Solution. She has lived this work personally too. After being told birth control was her only option for ovarian cysts, she went looking for a better way and now helps women use labs, nutrition, and the right sequence to support their hormones through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

What's Discussed:

(00:53) Why perimenopause can change your mood, boundaries, tolerance, and sense of self.

(09:10) What a depleted body can look like when you can no longer keep up with the life you used to manage.

(14:31) Why detoxes, supplements, diet changes, and social media protocols can backfire without testing.

(18:31) Why Dr. Beth starts with labs and uses them to decide what the body is ready for next.

(20:30) What the DUTCH test can reveal that standard blood work may miss.

(22:04) Why the GI-MAP matters for bloating, gut symptoms, hormone changes, and liver support.

(30:53) How to think about liver detox, nutrition changes, cold foods, cold plunges, alcohol, and postmenopause support in the right order.

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Have you hit midlife and suddenly everything feels dry, itchy, or irritated in places that make no sense? Your inner ears itch. Your shins itch. Your scalp itches. Your eyes feel dry and scratchy. Your back has that one spot you cannot reach. Even your private areas may feel itchy when there is no obvious infection, rash, or clear reason why.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down why this may not be solved by more lotion, more water, or another steroid cream. As estradiol and progesterone shift in midlife, your skin barrier, oils, mast cells, histamine response, inflammation, and nerve sensitivity can all change, which may explain why itching can come and go, show up in random places, or feel worse at night.

I also walk through options to talk about with your healthcare provider, whether you are using hormones, not ready for hormones, or looking for additional support. We get into ceramides, urea cream, omega-3s, borage oil, black currant seed oil, quercetin, vitamin C, DAO enzymes, sea buckthorn oil, castor oil, warm compresses, and what to rule out when itching could be coming from something other than hormones.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why midlife can make everything feel dry, itchy, and irritated in random places.

(00:25) Why lotion and water may not be the whole answer.

(01:15) How estradiol, progesterone, aging, and the skin barrier are connected.

(02:34) The mast cell and histamine connection behind itching.

(03:23) Why itching can show up without a rash, infection, or obvious cause.

(06:03) Skin barrier support options like ceramides, urea cream, omega-3s, borage oil, and black currant seed oil.

(10:08) Histamine and dry-eye support, including quercetin, vitamin C, DAO, sea buckthorn oil, castor oil, screen support, and warm compresses.

If midlife has made your skin, eyes, ears, or private areas feel dry and itchy for no clear reason, this episode will help you understand what may be happening and what options you can discuss with your provider.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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If you are in perimenopause wondering why you suddenly cannot handle the same life, stress, schedule, or people you used to manage, this episode will give you a completely different way to look at your symptoms. We are taught to blame every hot flash, rage spiral, night sweat, brain fog moment, and 2 a.m. wake-up on hormones alone, but Chinese medicine sees those symptoms as messages about the body's resilience, adaptability, and ability to move through change.

We dive deeper into this in the Hello Hormones Podcast with Dr. Lorne Brown. We also chat about why Chinese medicine calls menopause the second spring, why hormones can be the trigger without being the whole problem, how PMS and fertility struggles can predict a harder perimenopause, and where liver stagnation, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, stress, trauma, and hormone therapy fit into supporting the transition.

Dr. Lorne Brown is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and founder of Acubalance Wellness Centre in Vancouver, Canada. He has over 25 years of clinical experience in fertility, perimenopause, menopause, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and integrative hormone care.

What's Discussed:

(02:17) Why Chinese medicine calls menopause the second spring.

(03:43) How the body redirects resources from the reproductive system toward the heart center.

(07:03) Why perimenopause symptoms are messages from the body.

(08:02) Why hormones may be the trigger, but not always the whole problem.

(12:21) Where hormone therapy fits and why symptom relief is not the same as rebuilding resilience.

(24:28) How PMS, fertility struggles, painful periods, and mood symptoms can predict a harder perimenopause.

(36:03) Why Chinese herbs are used as formulas, not single ingredients pulled off a shelf.

Listen to this episode to stop blaming yourself for symptoms that feel confusing, intense, or out of nowhere, and start understanding what your body may be revealing about stress, resilience, and the support you actually need in perimenopause.

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The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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The Coherence Code Podcast: www.lornebrown.com/podcast 

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Most women have heard about the gut microbiome, oral microbiome, and skin microbiome. But the vaginal microbiome is still treated like an awkward side conversation, even though it can affect infections, odor, irritation, dryness, painful sex, pH, arousal, and the way women feel in their own bodies.

And that's where so many women get stuck. They know something feels off, but the answer they get is usually the same: it must be yeast, BV, dryness, hygiene, age, or stress. Then the symptoms come back, the tissue feels even more sensitive, sex starts to hurt, odor feels embarrassing, or the products that were supposed to help make everything burn.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm joined by Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love and Vaginal Biome Science, for the vaginal health conversation women should have been getting all along. Wendy has spent over two decades studying vaginal health, product safety, intimacy, and the vaginal microbiome. Her work has led to multiple U.S. patents, research studies, FDA regulatory involvement, and a product line endorsed by over 20,000 physicians, which gives her a rare perspective on what women are experiencing, what the science is showing, and where conventional vaginal care is still falling short.

Use code DRCARRIE at https://goodcleanlove.com/DRCARRIE for a 15% discount!

What's Discussed

(00:36) Why women are still left guessing when vaginal symptoms keep coming back.

(06:36) How the vaginal microbiome connects to the gut, immune system, hormones, and whole-body health.

(10:59) What "healthy" actually means when it comes to vaginal pH, bacteria, and balance.

(16:05) Why some products meant to help, may leave sensitive tissue feeling worse.

(22:10) The missed testing behind symptoms that keep getting called yeast, BV, or irritation.

(37:04) What postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, and chemical menopause can change down there.

(54:50) How vaginal health can affect odor, confidence, intimacy, arousal, and painful sex.

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

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The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Depression and anxiety? Yeah, those get all the research and all the press. But nobody wants to talk about the simmering, seething rage that is just under the surface. The anger that comes out of nowhere. The irritation that is 10 times more than you expected. The feeling of I wish somebody would, because you are ready to pop right off. And the worst part is that most women going through it think they are the only one.

I dug into the Reddit boards for this one and found hundreds and hundreds of comments from women all talking about rage. And what was so striking is how many of them did not expect it. They think something is uniquely wrong with them. They feel crazy, ashamed, and completely blindsided by an anger they cannot explain and cannot control. 

So we are going to talk about it. What is actually happening in your brain when perimenopausal rage hits, why it is not the same as PMDD even though they overlap, and what you can actually do about it whether you are ready for hormones or not.

What's Discussed:

(0:00) Why perimenopausal rage is one of the most common and least talked about symptoms of perimenopause and what hundreds of women on Reddit had to say about it
(1:10) How perimenopausal rage is different from PMDD and why that distinction matters for what you do about it
(3:56) Why progesterone is the first hormone to decline and what that does to the GABA brake system in your brain
(4:46) How estrogen volatility disrupts every feel-good neurotransmitter simultaneously including serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin
(6:27) What blood sugar, gut health, sleep, and movement have to do with the rage and why addressing them matters more than most women realize
(9:07) What actually helps including progesterone, L-theanine, passionflower, GABA supplementation, boundaries, and when to consider hormone therapy
(13:47) Why the rage is almost never just one thing and why addressing all of the above together is what actually moves the needle

You are not crazy. You are not broken. And you absolutely do not have to stay rageful if you do not want to. This episode gives you the biological explanation you have been looking for and the practical options to actually do something about it.

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Brain fog, low libido, poor sleep, and suddenly having zero patience for the things you used to tolerate are usually treated like separate problems.

Or worse, women are told it is just stress, aging, or "normal."

But what if a lot of those symptoms are not random? What if they are starting in your brain?

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Louann Brizendine to talk about what actually happens to the female brain during perimenopause and menopause. We kick things off with the brain and sex, go deeper into testosterone, then walk through brain fog, glucose, estrogen, hormone therapy timing, dementia risk, sleep, caffeine, alcohol, and why "no" really can be a complete sentence in this next phase of life.

Dr. Louann Brizendine is a neuropsychiatrist, founder of the Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic at UCSF, and one of the leading voices in female brain science. She completed her neurobiology degree at UC Berkeley, graduated from Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency at Harvard. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The Female Brain, The Male Brain, The Upgrade, and the upcoming book Your Brain on Menopause.

What's Discussed:

(00:21) Why the brain belongs in the hormone conversation and why libido starts there.

(06:42) How testosterone replacement can help some women, why dosing matters, and what to know before giving up on it.

(17:40) What actually happens in the brain during perimenopause and menopause.

(26:38) What women need to know about dementia risk, genetics, estrogen, sleep, caffeine, alcohol, and lifestyle.

(38:21) Why menopause can bring more boundaries, authenticity, and that "no is a complete sentence" energy.

If you have ever felt foggy, forgetful, disconnected from sex, restless at night, or completely unlike yourself and wondered if this is just who you are now, please listen to this episode. Your brain is not boring, and it is definitely not separate from your hormones.

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

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The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Histamine is all over social media right now, and for good reason. Women are taking over-the-counter antihistamines and noticing that their PMS, PMDD, sleep, allergy symptoms, and perimenopause symptoms are improving. But that also brings up the bigger question: why would something we usually associate with allergies have anything to do with hormones?

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm talking about the hormone-histamine connection and the gut enzyme most people are still not talking about: DAO. We get into the difference between blocking histamine symptoms with antihistamines and actually helping the body break histamine down in the gut, why estrogen swings can make histamine symptoms louder, and why things like wine, fermented foods, avocado, spinach, alcohol, medications, and birth control can all affect the histamine picture.

I'm joined by Helmut Schmutz, one of the original developers behind DAO supplementation and an expert in histamine intolerance, diamine oxidase, and the science behind DAO activity. Helmut explains how DAO works locally in the small intestine, why timing matters, why enzyme activity is not the same as simply listing an amount on a label, and why women in perimenopause may need to understand histamine in a much bigger way than "I have allergies."

What's Discussed

(01:05) Why histamine is suddenly being connected to PMS, PMDD, sleep, allergies, and perimenopause symptoms.

(02:06) What DAO actually does in the gut and why it is different from taking an antihistamine.

(08:07) Why histamine symptoms can show up as more than itchy skin, runny nose, or seasonal allergies.

(11:48) Why perimenopause can make women more sensitive to foods, alcohol, allergies, and "random" reactions.

(18:48) The drain-and-faucet analogy that explains why your histamine bucket can overflow.

(28:23) The high-histamine foods and drinks that may surprise you, including some foods usually labeled "healthy."

(52:22) How birth control, nutrient depletion, and hormone shifts may affect DAO and histamine tolerance.

If you have ever felt like your body suddenly turned on you in your 40s, especially with foods, wine, allergies, sleep, anxiety, migraines, or hot flashes, this episode will help you understand the histamine connection you may not have been taught to look for.

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

Thank you to our sponsors:
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Skipped periods, hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, dry everything, and yes, even itchy ears. These are the symptoms women are told to chalk up to stress or aging, when the real story is often a drop in estrogen that nobody bothered to investigate.

I dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Hello Hormones, where I walk through the 10 warning signs of low estrogen every woman should know. I also talk about why estrogen impacts everything from your sleep and mood to your gut, your gums, and your inner ear balance, when to suspect estrogen as the root cause versus something else, and what to actually do if these symptoms sound like you.

What's Discussed:

(1:02) The hot flash myth that has 20-year-olds being dismissed by their OBs.
(2:49) The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and why your big toe might ache.
(3:45) How estradiol drives REM and deep sleep and why progesterone alone won't fix it.
(5:28) The depression and anhedonia link most doctors miss before prescribing an antidepressant.
(8:40) The weirdest low estrogen symptom of all, itchy ears, ringing, and balance issues. 

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Women in midlife are told their burnout is a willpower problem. That if they just set better boundaries, did the morning routine, booked the massage, and stopped saying yes to everything, they would feel better.

But what almost no one is talking about is that your nervous system is the master control of every hormone in your body, and by the time women hit perimenopause, that system has been stuck in "pedal-to-the-metal mode" for years.

In the latest episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Sonners, a mind-and-body alignment expert, chiropractor, and author of the brand new book The Connection Code. After her own brutal battle with neurological Lyme, meningitis, and encephalitis, Melissa rebuilt her entire approach to health and has spent the last decade studying the neuroscience of how women actually come home to themselves.

Her work breaks down the brainwaves, the inner voices, and the micro-moments that quietly rewire your nervous system, no hour-long routine required. When self-care starts to become exhausting, it's time to check-in and see if your nervous system is fighting all these years to be heard. 

What's Discussed:

(01:18) Why self-care needs a rebrand, and what most women are getting wrong about it. (08:09) Why your anxiety and burnout are not personality flaws, they are physiological states. (13:05) Brainwaves explained: the five gears your nervous system runs on every day.
(14:58) Why theta, the brainwave of intuition, gets loudest in perimenopause.
(16:55) The ego voice that keeps women stuck and how to finally talk back to her.
(22:35) The two inner voices every woman has & the one question that tells you which is talking.
(29:31) Why your body raises symptoms when you stop listening to its whispers.
(37:51) The 20-minute magical morning routine that rewires the nervous system.  

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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Website: beehive.drmelissasonners.com 

Instagram: @beinspiredmama 

Facebook: Be Inspired Mama

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Podcast:  podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-inspired-mama/ 

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The test most doctors use to check your thyroid is not even a thyroid hormone. TSH is a brain hormone, and relying on it alone is how so many women end up with "normal" labs while they feel completely awful. It is a gap that causes most women to never get the full picture of the status of their thyroid.

You can be eating clean, working out, doing all the right things, and still gain weight, lose hair, and feel a crushing fatigue that no amount of caffeine can fix. And too often, women are told it is just perimenopause or just aging, when the real story goes much deeper.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, thyroid expert, podcast host, and author of the brand new book The Thyroid Fix:The No Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess and Fat That Won't Budge. Dr. Amie has a gift for making thyroid health make sense, busting the myths most women have been handed, and showing them what optimal thyroid approaches really look like.

If you have ever been told your labs are fine while your hair is falling out and your energy is gone, this one is for you.

What's Discussed:

(02:11) Thyroid myth or fact: your "normal" labs mean your thyroid is fine.

(04:31) The medication myth, and why perimenopause can make your thyroid meds stop working.

(06:45) The biggest red flags that your thyroid is being undertreated.

(08:26) The everyday habits quietly tanking your thyroid.

(12:10) Thyropause explained: when your thyroid craps the bed after 40.

(16:06) Why the standard TSH test misses the picture, and what to ask for instead.

(21:46) Why your body raises reverse T3 and thinks you are lying in the ICU.

(25:08) The birth control stat: a 243% higher risk of hypothyroidism.

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

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The Thyroid (And Hormone) Fixer Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-and-hormone-fixer-podcast/id1529800263
The Thyroid Fix Book: thyroidfixbook.com 

Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Cortisol always gets a bad reputation online, but here's the thing: it's not the villain. It's actually essential for your stress response, blood sugar, sleep-wake cycle, and even keeping inflammation in check.

The problem isn't cortisol itself. It's what happens when it stays chronically elevated, and your body starts sending signals you've probably been brushing off as "just stress" or "just getting older."

In this solo episode, I'll walk you through the five warning signs of chronic high cortisol that most women don't connect to stress at all, including one that directly links to your blood sugar and why that matters more than you think.

If you're a woman in midlife and have a gut feel that your cortisol levels are elevated, this episode is exactly where to start.

What's Discussed:

(0:49) The five warning signs of chronic high cortisol

(2:34) Why your weight and face shape might be changing

(3:35) The cortisol-insomnia connection most women miss

(4:40) Hair loss and the stress delay nobody warns you about

(7:23) How cortisol is quietly affecting your blood sugar

?? FREE GUIDES:

Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://www.drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://www.drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stages

Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Every cell in your body has hormone receptors, which means when your hormones are off, nothing works the way it should. And yet, hormone replacement therapy remains one of the most misunderstood and under-explained topics in women's health.

The confusion isn't your fault. A lot of it traces back to one study from 2002 that scared an entire generation of doctors away from prescribing hormones, and the ripple effects are still being felt today.

In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, Dr. Carrie is answering the questions you actually submitted, the ones your doctor glossed over, the ones nobody's giving you straight answers on, and the ones you weren't sure were okay to ask.

If HRT has felt overwhelming or out of reach, this is the episode that changes that.

What's Discussed:

(4:27) Can supplements replace hormones in full menopause?

(7:09) The hysterectomy question that trips everyone up.

(11:22) Finding the right HRT provider when your current one won't go there.

(15:41) More HRT options than you were probably told about.

(20:25) Why HRT is giving you a skin rash and what to do instead.

(23:06) Water retention on HRT and how to actually fix it.

(24:02) Symptoms vs. labs: how do you know it's actually working?

(28:22) Just started BHRT: when should you test?

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The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stages

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Did you know that the heat in your sauna might not even be the most important part? Most women hear "sauna" and think of sweating buckets, longevity bros, and biohackers. But there is actually a whole spectrum of light energy happening inside an infrared sauna that is doing the real work, and it has a lot to do with your hormones.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten and one of the original pioneers of the infrared sauna industry. With over 25 years of experience studying how infrared light and heat impact the body at the cellular level, Connie breaks down what is actually happening when you step inside, why wavelength matters more than temperature, and what perimenopausal and postmenopausal women specifically need to know.

If you have ever wondered whether a sauna is actually worth the hype, or if you have been told to skip it because of your hormones, this one is for you.

What's Discussed:

(06:41) The number one symptom of perimenopause (and it is not hot flashes)

(07:13) Myth buster: why near infrared matters more than red light

(10:17) Should you sauna in the morning or at night

(17:40) The surprising fact about sweating that changes everything

(27:43) Can you sauna in perimenopause if you already run hot

(34:36) What near infrared does to your brain and memory

(51:04) Infrared sauna vs cold plunge: which one wins for women

(54:46) The most underrated benefit nobody talks about

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The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  

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Progesterone is one of those hormones that gets mentioned everywhere but explained almost nowhere, and that gap is costing women a lot. What most women don't know is that progesterone isn't just a fertility hormone. 

You have progesterone receptors from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet, which means when levels start to drop, the effects show up everywhere. We're talking worse PMS, heavier periods, anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere, and that lovely 1am wake-up where your brain decides it's time to think about everything you've ever done wrong.

In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down the top three things most women don't know about progesterone, including the brain chemistry behind why it's basically your built-in calm-down switch, what actually happens to your levels as you move through perimenopause and into menopause, and why having had a hysterectomy does not mean you're off the hook.

If you've been wondering whether progesterone might be part of what's going on for you, this one is a great place to start.

What's Discussed:

(0:00) The top three progesterone facts most women have never been told.

(0:43) Why progesterone is called the pro-gestation hormone and what it does beyond pregnancy.

(1:11) The surprising ways progesterone helps if you're still cycling.

(1:27) When your body actually makes progesterone and why it's not all the time.

(1:51) Why your progesterone levels should be way higher than your estrogen.

(2:14) Why progesterone is the first hormone to drop in perimenopause and what that feels like.

(2:41) How far progesterone falls once you're fully menopausal.

(3:10) The ALLO-GABA connection and why it explains your sleep, anxiety, and irritability.

(4:39) When to talk to your practitioner about progesterone replacement.

(5:05) The hysterectomy myth Dr. Carrie wants to clear up once and for all.

(5:49) Bioidentical progesterone vs. synthetic progestin and why the difference matters.

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The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist 

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  

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Did you know that the muscle you are losing right now is doing a lot more than changing how you look in the mirror? It is quietly running your metabolism, regulating your blood sugar, protecting your bones, and most women have absolutely no idea.

You can be eating well, doing cardio five days a week, and still feel squishier, weaker, and completely frustrated that nothing seems to be working. And it starts earlier than most women realize.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Barbara Birke, holistic health coach and sport scientist with over 25 years of experience helping women over 40 build strength and actually feel good in their bodies again. Barbara has a gift for making this feel completely doable, no matter where you are starting from.

If you have ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Where did my muscle go?", this one is for you.

What's Discussed:

(00:07) The muscle question every woman over 40 is secretly asking.

(01:02) Rapid fire: the one thing you should be doing but probably aren't.

(01:54) Is it actually too late to build muscle in menopause?

(06:10) The workout habit that's quietly stressing your body out.

(08:20) Why muscle is now called the organ of longevity.

(10:01) The surprising link between strength training and your pelvic floor.

(11:03) How muscle controls your blood sugar without insulin.

(11:41) The hormone-like substances your muscle releases to repair your organs.

(13:01) Why building muscle has nothing to do with how you look in your jeans.

(15:03) Why you feel squishier and it is not just in your head.

(16:13) The muscle loss nobody warned GLP-1 users about.

(18:10) How to start moving when exercise has never felt like your thing.

(21:29) Is it a mindset block or are your hormones actually working against you?

(25:02) The real starting point and why pink weights are perfectly fine.

(39:35) How much protein women in midlife actually need.

(46:06) Where to find Barbara and her course Power and Balance.

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The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist 

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  

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When it comes to menopause symptoms, the first thing that comes to mind is hot flashes. But did you know it didn't make it to the top 10 most common symptoms of menopause based on Andrea Donsky's research and surveys?

In fact, 9 out of the top 10 are brain and mental health related, think fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and memory lapses, and most women have been brushing them off as "just life."

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my friend Andrea Donsky, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, 7-time published menopause researcher, and author of the upcoming book Nourishing Menopause, to break down her groundbreaking research, the strange symptoms that keep getting dismissed, and the nutrition blueprint that ties it all together.
If you have ever felt like your body suddenly stopped making sense, this is the conversation that finally connects the dots.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) How Andrea's research uncovered 103+ perimenopause symptoms

(02:19) The top 10 symptoms and why 9 of them are brain-related

(05:46) Fatigue is number one and most women are blaming themselves

(07:49) Phantom smells, electric shocks, and the symptoms nobody believes

(11:08) Why stress hits differently in perimenopause

(14:05) The SAFE nervous system response and why humor actually helps

(17:17) Gut health, digestion, and what changes when hormones shift

(20:18) The reframe: how long do your symptoms actually last?

(21:09) Weight gain, visceral fat, and why it is not your fault

(27:12) How one bad night of sleep messes with hunger and blood sugar

(32:40) The biggest nutrition mistake women are making right now

(38:56) How much protein you actually need (the simple formula)

(41:40) Gut health in perimenopause and why bloating is not just food

(46:41) The BALANCE blueprint for eating in this phase of life

(49:04) Supplements that actually matter: the four non-negotiables

(54:31) Rapid fire: soy, intermittent fasting, and protein in everything

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The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist 

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  

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Did you know your gut and your hormones are not two separate conversations? They are the same conversation, and most women in perimenopause are only being handed half the story.

You can be doing all the right things, the protein, the workouts, the supplements, even hormone replacement therapy, and still feel bloated, foggy, exhausted, itchy in weird places, and like your body is suddenly working against you. The missing piece for so many women is the gut.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my dear friend Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of the brand new book The Menopause Gut, to break down why the gut microbiome is the most underappreciated player in midlife health, what your symptoms might actually be telling you, and the foundational shifts that can completely change how you feel.

Cynthia has spent over 25 years in women's health, and she has a gift for taking incredibly complex science and translating it into something you can actually use.

We talk about what is really driving bloating, brain fog, mood changes, joint pain, and even those quirky symptoms nobody warns you about. We also dig into why the gut is one of the most malleable systems in your body, meaning every small change you make really does count.

This is the conversation I wish every woman could hear before she gets dismissed one more time.

What's Discussed:

(01:30) Why most women have no idea their gut and hormones are directly linked.

(03:15) How the gut quietly ages alongside the rest of you.

(04:45) Rapid fire: the most common GI symptom in perimenopause. 

(06:00) The very unsexy low estrogen sign nobody is talking about.

(08:30) Why itchy ears, itchy nipples, and ringing ears might all point to the same thing.

(10:15) Rosacea, eczema, and what your skin is trying to tell you about your gut.

(12:00) The gut brain connection and the role of the vagus nerve.

(14:00) What the gut microbiome actually is and why it matters more than you think.

(16:30) The "three Ps" of a woman's microbiome: puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause.

(19:00) Why bloating, mouth issues, and gum problems can all be connected.

(22:00) Sudden constipation, brain fog, joint pain, and other red flags.

(25:30) The gut bone connection and what it means for osteoporosis risk.

(28:00) Mood, anxiety, depression, and the gut neurotransmitter conversation no one is having.

(32:00) Estrogen recirculation, the estrobolome, and why detox starts with pooping.

(36:00) Where to actually start: sleep, stress, nutrition, exercise, and trauma work.

(42:00) Fiber, the new F word, and how to actually add it without misery.

(47:00) Cynthia's favorite gut supplements and why TUDCA is at the top of her list.

(50:00) How estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone influence your gut.

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The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones in a woman's body. Yet it is one of the least talked about, least tested, and most misunderstood.

Women make testosterone in three different places, use it for everything from bone density to brain health, and can lose it at any age. Not just in menopause. And most doctors are still not checking for it.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I break down everything you actually need to know about testosterone, where it comes from, what it does, how to test it the right way, and what your options are if you ever want to give it a go.

Because you deserve to walk into your next appointment knowing exactly what to ask for.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why testosterone is not just a male hormone.

(01:18) The three places your body produces testosterone.

(03:16) Why not all women lose testosterone at the same rate.

(04:13) Everything testosterone does beyond libido: bones, muscle, mood, and brain health.

(05:02) How to test testosterone properly and why mass spec testing changes everything.

(08:04) The testosterone-estradiol ratio and why timing matters before starting therapy.

(10:20) Side effects to watch for and why low and slow is always the right approach.

(11:58) Why there is still no FDA approved testosterone for women.

(15:23) How to use the men's gel off-label and what the right dose actually looks like.

(17:03) Vaginal testosterone and DHEA and what they can do for pelvic floor health.

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The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist 

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Did you know that most of the symptoms women are told to just "manage" during perimenopause and menopause, the brain fog, the anxiety, the weight that won't move, the sleep that won't come, were actually mapped out and explained by Ayurvedic medicine over 5,000 years ago?

And it's not just explained but addressed with specific tools, specific foods, specific rituals, and a personalized framework built around your body type that modern science is now catching up to prove.

Most women in midlife are working harder than ever and still feel like they're falling apart and feel hopeless around the concept of aging. Dr. Shivani aims to change that by bridging Ayurveda and Western medicine to help us recover the forgotten ancient wisdom about the female body and how to treat it. 

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic practitioner, PhD-level researcher, and founder of Fusionary Formulas, to break down why inflammation is the real driver behind most midlife symptoms, what your elemental design reveals about your health, and how ancient wisdom is giving modern women a completely different, and far more effective, path forward.

Dr. Shivani completed her PhD specializing in turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties and has spent over a decade helping women understand that their body isn't broken. Her book, The Inflammation Code, is the instruction manual every woman in perimenopause didn't know she was missing.

This isn't another conversation about creatine and cold plunges. This is the one that changes how you think about everything including your body. 

What's Discussed:

(01:20) Why women are exhausted by modern health advice.

(03:10) Hustle culture, cortisol, and why boss babe culture is literally inflaming us.

(04:45) Rapid fire: what Dr. Shivani wishes every woman knew about inflammation.

(06:30) What made Dr. Shivani write The Inflammation Code.

(08:50) The forest fire within: why chronic low-grade inflammation is wrecking women in midlife.

(11:00) Mental inflammation: why stress and overwhelm are just as damaging as poor diet.

(13:15) Tea Time is Me Time: the simplest nervous system reset backed by modern neuroscience.

(15:30) Why ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science keep arriving at the same answers.

(18:30) Elemental design explained: what Vata, Pitta, and Kapha actually mean for your health.

(20:15) Why perimenopause and menopause should be renamed the Vata Syndrome.

(22:00) What each constitution should eat, how they should move, and what self-care looks like for each. 

(26:10) The herbs and spices customized to each elemental design.

(28:30) Why most of us have a Vata mind right now.

(31:00) The Ayurvedic foundations every woman needs regardless of constitution.

(33:20) Why sleep between 10pm and 2am is the most important window.

(42:30) Turmeric deep dive: what it actually does, why most supplements are useless, and what to look for.

(46:00) How to take curcumin correctly: black pepper, healthy fats, and why absorption is everything.

(49:00) Can all three doshas take turmeric? The one exception Dr. Shivani flags.

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Did you know that perimenopause can manifest beyond the common symptoms we know like hot flashes?

To pique my curiosity about what you are experiencing when you detect you're in perimenopause, I ran a poll and the answers are nothing short of surprising. 

When estrogen and progesterone start shifting in perimenopause, the effects don't stay neatly in one place. They show up in other parts of your body often all at once, often mistaken as another symptom of another health condition.

In the new episode of Hello Hormones, I will break down the seven most surprising symptoms women reported in my recent poll, why they're happening beneath the surface, and what you can actually do about each one.

Because when you finally understand what's happening, it stops feeling like something is wrong with you and starts feeling like something you can actually work with.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why perimenopause symptoms go way beyond hot flashes and night sweats

(02:15) Rage: the hormonal reason it hits out of nowhere and what actually helps

(07:30) Excessive gas, bloating, and why perimenopause disrupts your entire GI tract

(12:45) Hip pain, joint aches, and the estrogen-lubrication connection

(17:20) Visual changes women notice but rarely talk about 

(22:10) The inner ear and hormone connection

(27:35) Why allergies seem worse and histamine's role during hormonal changes

(33:00) What your oral microbiome has to do with your hormones

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The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  

 
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Did you know that women who wore foundation consistently throughout their lives may have accidentally been protecting their skin from brown spots and hyperpigmentation all along?

That fun fact is only one of the things Dr. Mamina would like to share with every woman going through the drastic changes during perimenopause and menopause.

Because most of what women experience during this transition, the dryness, the breakouts, the thinning hair, the products that suddenly stop working, isn't random. It's hormonal. And most women are never told that, let alone what to do about it.

We dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones. We discuss why estrogen loss affects skin and hair in ways lab tests often can't detect, what's actually driving midlife acne and hair thinning, and the simple affordable routine that can genuinely move the needle.

Dr. Mamina Turegano is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist based in New Orleans, combining conventional science with a holistic approach to skin and hair health for women navigating hormonal change.

You weren't imagining it. You just hadn't been told the whole story yet.

What's Discussed:

(03:12) Why women suddenly notice major skin changes in their 40s and 50s

(08:44) The role estrogen plays in hydration, collagen, and skin elasticity

(15:27) The "Reverse Puberty" effect of hormonal fluctuations 

(21:33) The hormonal ratios behind adult breakouts, facial hair, and thinning hair

(28:10) The most common skin concerns dermatologists see in women over 40

(34:55) Why your skin becomes more sensitive to products as hormones shift

(41:02) How stress and sleep impact hair growth and skin health

(47:18) The basics of a skincare routine that actually supports aging skin

(55:46) Retinoids, red light therapy, and trending treatments?what actually works

(1:02:11) The #1 daily habit dermatologists recommend for preventing skin aging

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The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist 

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  

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Hair loss rarely starts at the scalp. Most of the time, the signal started months earlier somewhere else in the body. One day your hair looks normal, and the next you notice more strands in the shower, thinning at the temples, or shedding all over your clothes and bathroom floor. Suddenly your hairbrush looks a little more dramatic than usual.

In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down the hidden hormone imbalance behind hair thinning, the 3-4 month stress delay most women don't realize can trigger shedding, and the iron deficiency hair loss many doctors miss.

We also look at how chronic stress hormones push hair follicles out of growth mode and into shedding mode. When the body thinks it's in survival mode, it redirects resources to the brain, heart, and muscles, and hair unfortunately doesn't make the priority list.

If your ponytail feels thinner or your hair just isn't growing the way it used to, this episode will help you connect the dots.

Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) The most common root causes behind sudden hair loss and thinning in women

(01:46) How androgens like testosterone and DHT trigger female pattern hair loss

(02:40) Why declining estrogen during perimenopause can accelerate hair thinning

(03:26) The insulin and metabolic link that can quietly drive androgen related hair loss

(04:47) How chronic stress hormones push hair follicles into the shedding phase

(05:58) Why thyroid dysfunction is a common but often under tested cause of hair loss

(07:01) The nutrient deficiencies most strongly linked to hair thinning including protein and iron

(11:29) How gut inflammation and poor nutrient absorption can disrupt hair growth cycles

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The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

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You get diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and the focus turns to surgery and chemo, while no one mentions your hormones just fell off a cliff. Your ovaries are removed or radiated, you are thrown into instant menopause, and survivorship starts the day you hear the word cancer.

In this episode of Hello Hormones with Rachel Frankenthal, we unpack what no one explains at diagnosis: who can safely use hormone therapy, what induced menopause under 45 means for long term health, and why the HPV vaccine still matters in your 30s and 40s.

Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP, is a board-certified Physician Associate and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with a Master of Public Health. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and menopause care for cancer survivors and helped develop UCLA's Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Program. 

Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree ? just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.

Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told.

What's Discussed:

(07:21) Why cancer survivorship starts at diagnosis, not after treatment

(10:01) Long term health risks of induced menopause under 45

(12:14) Uterine cancer symptoms women often mistake for perimenopause

(16:18) Why spotting on hormone therapy is common in first 4 months

(20:01) Why pelvic ultrasounds do not catch ovarian cancer early

(22:05) HPV vaccine as primary prevention for cervical cancer

(35:14) Which gynecologic cancer survivors can safely use hormone therapy

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The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

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Estrogen doesn't just float around your body forever. If it doesn't exit on time, though, things can get messy. Heavy periods, PMS, bloating, bad sleep after one glass of wine, or feeling worse on a "hormone balancing" supplement can all trace back to how efficiently you're clearing it.

In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down how estrogen is cleared from the body, why constipation can clog up its exit ramp, and how jumping straight to DIM might backfire if your estrogen tank is already running low.

If you're noticing stubborn symptoms that seem to cycle every month, reacting differently to alcohol than you used to, or experimenting with supplements without clear lab guidance, this episode will help you understand what your liver and gut are doing behind the scenes so you can support your hormones with clarity instead of guesswork.

Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Does estrogen live forever and how the body clears it

(00:32) Detox runs 24/7 and depends on nutrients, liver, kidneys, and bile

(02:43) Genetic variants like MTHFR and COMT and how to still support detox

(03:15) The quinone pathway and how "wrong exits" can stress DNA repair

(05:27) Estrogen dominance, progesterone balance, and the bathtub overflow analogy

(07:24) Alcohol, medications, plastics, and fragrance increasing liver load

(12:05) Constipation, daily bowel movements, and preventing estrogen recycling

(22:33) DIM vs cruciferous vegetables and why low estrogen changes the strategy

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Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If you've ever been told estrogen causes breast cancer, or that it's "too late" to start hormones, you've likely been walking around with fear instead of facts.

In this Hello Hormones episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lindsey Berkson to get into oxytocin as a whole-body hormone, why environmental toxins block your hormone receptors, and what the latest data actually says about estrogen and breast cancer risk. 

Dr. Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN, is an integrative nutritional, gastrointestinal, and endocrine specialist. She holds a BA in psychoneurobiology, a master's degree in nutrition, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Nutrition. She was a distinguished scholar at Tulane University's Center for Bioenvironmental Research and has authored 22 books, including Hormone Deception and Oxytocin Medicine.

Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree ? just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.

Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told.

What's Discussed:

(04:50) Oxytocin beyond birth and bonding and its role in protecting the newborn gut

(06:14) Environmental toxins disrupting estrogen, progesterone, and oxytocin signaling

(07:26) Erectile dysfunction, constipation, and unexpected clinical applications of oxytocin

(11:22) Oxytocin receptors in pancreatic islet cells and blood sugar regulation

(15:59) Oxytocin as an appetite adaptogen in anorexia and obesity

(19:08) Oxytocin combined with ketamine for severe depression

(41:12) Estrogen use after ER positive breast cancer and what long term data shows

(46:57) NIH Medicare data on estrogen, longevity, and disease risk

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Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If perimenopause feels endless and confusing, you are not imagining it. One of the biggest misconceptions is that menopause itself lasts for years, when in reality the long, messy part happens before and after it.

In the latest Hello Hormones, we get into early versus late perimenopause, why symptoms shift as hormones change, how periods actually factor into diagnosis, and what labs like FSH can tell you when bleeding is not a reliable clue.

If you are having symptoms but your cycles still seem regular, or you are skipping periods and wondering how close you really are, this episode will help it click. Tune in for clarity and a lot fewer question marks.

Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes.

What's Discussed:

(01:29) The six to ten year perimenopause window before menopause

(01:45) Menopause defined as one day after twelve months without periods

(02:27) Early perimenopause symptoms driven by declining progesterone

(03:49) Late perimenopause marked by skipped cycles and estrogen decline

(04:19) Skipping three periods predicts menopause within four years

(07:15) Using FSH levels when periods are unreliable or absent

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Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If you hit midlife and suddenly feel ragey, burnt out, or emotionally raw for no clear reason, you are not breaking. Perimenopause has a way of removing the emotional buffer you've relied on for years, which means suppressed boundaries, old stress patterns, and survival mode all come to the surface at once.

We dive deeper into this in the latest Hello Hormones episode with Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND. We also talk about why rage can actually be a sign you're ready for change, how the anxious overachiever quietly runs herself into burnout, and how family trauma gets passed down through hormones and the nervous system.

Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND, is a naturopathic physician, women's hormone expert, and author of Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself. She is the creator of the HER Method and cofounder of Divine Elements Health Center, The Longevity Lab, and The Health Ignited Academy. Her training includes cell biology, Ayurvedic medicine, and clinical women's endocrinology. 

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree ? just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.

Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told.

What's Discussed:

(03:35) Chronic stress physiology, low cortisol burnout, and why fatigue persists

(07:22) How perimenopause removes the emotional buffer and resurfaces old wounds

(09:57) Why midlife rage reflects suppressed boundaries and readiness for action

(14:31) Thyroid dysfunction, voice suppression, and chronic overgiving patterns

(16:51) The anxious overachiever archetype and burnout masked by productivity

(18:02) Female hormonal rhythm versus modern life and cumulative nervous system strain

(22:21) Generational trauma, adrenal imprinting, and inherited stress responses

(37:27) Why physical support must come first before emotional healing is possible

?? FREE GUIDES:

Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If you've ever stared at your supplement cabinet wondering whether any of it is actually helping, you're not alone. The frustrating part is that a few supplements really can support your hormones and energy, while others just create noise and false expectations.

In the latest Hello Hormones episode, we dive deeper into why magnesium is often the one supplement most women are probably missing, why creatine isn't just for the bros anymore, and why so many people are taking melatonin in ways that work against their sleep.

We also talk about why black cohosh is not a phytoestrogen and what it really supports instead. This episode is about cutting through the noise and understanding what your body actually needs.

Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes.

What's Discussed:

(01:09) Magnesium explained and why it's often the one supplement women are missing

(02:16) Different forms of magnesium and how to choose the right one 

(03:58) Creatine beyond muscle and its role in energy and brain health

(05:47) Melatonin as more than a sleep hormone and its role as a powerful antioxidant

(10:12) Omega-3s, cellular membranes, and how low-quality fish oil can backfire

(15:23) Black cohosh myths, serotonin signaling, and why it's not a phytoestrogen

(17:08) Gut health, hormones, and how prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics fit together

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: http://drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Perimenopause is when many women feel like their body suddenly stopped playing on easy mode. Fluctuating estrogen reduces the brain's stress-buffering capacity, so fatigue, anxiety, irritability, and overwhelm all hit harder at the exact same time.

We dive deeper into this topic in the latest Hello Hormones Podcast episode with Dr. Aimie Apigian. We also chat about why perimenopause is often when trauma finally shows up, why high-functioning women tend to fall apart in midlife, and the number one mistake women make when trying to heal trauma.

Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a double board-certified physician in functional medicine and addiction medicine with training in neuroscience and trauma therapy. She is the creator of the Biology of Trauma® framework and leads the Biology of Trauma® certificate training program for healthcare professionals.

Head to drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie to get access to The 101 on Stress, Cortisol & Your Nervous System. It's free, it's helpful, and it's exactly what you need to start the year feeling more like yourself.

What's Discussed:

(01:00) Why unresolved trauma often surfaces during perimenopause
(03:30) How hormone shifts lower stress tolerance and amplify nervous system responses
(06:22) Why high-functioning women rely on coping until it suddenly stops working
(09:15) The difference between a stress response and a trauma response in the body
(17:03) What "capacity" really means and why it feels depleted in midlife
(27:09) Why mindset work alone doesn't heal trauma stored in the body
(31:02) The biggest mistake women make when trying to heal trauma
(49:17) Why irritability and rage in perimenopause can be signs of coming out of freeze

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: http://drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: @drcarriejones

Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH:
Website: https://biologyoftrauma.com
Instagram: @draimie

Facebook: @draimie

Youtube: @DrAimieApigian

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If you're over 40 and suddenly dealing with weird symptoms like itchy ears, new body odor, or constant puffiness, you're not imagining things. In this Hello Hormones episode, I explain why these things show up out of nowhere and how hormones are usually the quiet culprit.

We dive deeper into odor changes that smell musky or oniony, itchy ears that make zero sense until you understand estrogen shifts, and that puffy, water-retaining feeling that has nothing to do with fat gain. Each of these has a physiological explanation and simple fixes you can often start at home.

We also chat about hair loss and how to calm an inflamed scalp, rosacea that sneaks in during perimenopause, and sore or tender breasts that are not always an estrogen problem. The goal is clarity, relief, and giving you practical tools so these symptoms stop feeling mysterious and start feeling manageable.

What's Discussed:

(00:34) Why your armpits can suddenly smell oniony or musky after 40
(04:15) Feeling puffy everywhere and why it's often lymph and water retention, not fat gain
(07:02) Itchy ears as an early perimenopause symptom linked to estrogen shifts
(09:12) The commonly missed area when using vaginal estrogen and why it matters
(11:17) Tender breasts and the surprising connection to coffee, chocolate, and caffeine
(14:03) Castor oil for hair loss and how scalp inflammation blocks regrowth

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: www.drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: @drcarriejones

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Why does heart disease suddenly become such a big issue for women after perimenopause?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eve Henry, a physician specializing in longevity and women's health, to talk through how heart and metabolic health often shift quickly in midlife, even when nothing about your lifestyle has changed.

We cover how estrogen loss impacts cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar, and which markers matter most, including ApoB and A1C. We also talk about visceral fat and inflammation, how they affect long-term heart health, and where hormone therapy, lifestyle support, and early intervention fit in.

Dr. Eve Henry is a board-certified internal medicine physician with advanced training in integrative medicine, and she's deeply focused on helping women protect their heart and metabolic health through midlife and beyond.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why heart disease is the leading health risk for women

(05:52) Why cholesterol is often the first lab to change in perimenopause

(06:43) How estrogen loss changes cholesterol and blood pressure 

(14:22) Blood sugar changes, inflammation, and visceral fat in midlife

(19:04) Perimenopause as a metabolic stress test

(23:41) ApoB, Lp(a), A1C and baseline labs women should know

(40:37) Coronary calcium scans vs CT angiograms

(57:21) Why early intervention matters for long-term heart health

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: www.drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: @drcarriejones 

Dr. Eve Henry:
Website: www.drevehenry.com
Instagram: @drevehenry
X: @DrEveHenry1

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Hormone therapy gets confusing fast, especially when you're over 40 and everyone seems to have a different rule, warning or opinion. 

Many of the most common questions about it come from gaps in how it's explained. When nuance is missing, women are left trying to make decisions without the full picture.

In this Hello Hormones episode, I'm gonna pick the nine questions I hear all the time and go over them one by one with you. We talk about progesterone versus progestins, patch myths, vaginal hormone options and what actually matters when it comes to blood pressure and HRT. Tune in.

What's Discussed:

(01:26) The difference between progesterone and progestins 

(03:06) About Prometrium, peanut allergies and safer progesterone options

(05:15) Why topical progesterone doesn't protect the uterus when using estrogen

(09:11) Which estrogen patches are true estradiol and which contain progestins

(11:09) Vaginal estrogen vs vaginal DHEA and when each one makes sense

(15:06) What actually matters about blood pressure when considering HRT

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: www.drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: @drcarriejones

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Many women hit a weight plateau in perimenopause and assume it's about willpower, when the real issue is that the body isn't getting the physiological support it needs during hormonal change. After 40, eating less and pushing harder often puts the body into a protective mode, signaling it to conserve energy by storing fat.

We dive deeper into this in the latest Hello Hormones episode with Ashley Koff, RD. We also chat about why fasting often backfires in perimenopause, what actually changes when GLP-1 signaling lasts days instead of minutes, and why gut function, hydration, and stress signals decide whether the body feels safe enough to lose weight.

Ashley Koff, RD, is the founder of The Better Nutrition Program and the author of Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health. She is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience across private practice, nutrition education, media, and consulting, and serves as Nutrition Course Director for IFMF.

What's Discussed:

(02:59) How under-eating and over-exercising backfire after 40

(03:21) GLP-1 as hormone replacement and why duration matters more than dose

(11:17) Fasting in perimenopause: when it helps and when it hurts

(19:32) Food variety, taste receptors, and GLP-1 signaling on the tongue

(24:26) Stress, the vagus nerve, and why weight gain can be protective

(29:29) The GLP-1 era, weight bias, and why judging bodies misses the point

(43:19) What GLP-1 actually does in the body beyond appetite suppression

(50:37) Can you stimulate GLP-1 naturally and what actually influences it

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT:  

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: www.drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: @dr.carriejones 
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones 

Ashley Koff, RD:
Website: www.thebetternutritionprogram.com
Instagram: @ashleykoffapproved
Ashley's Upcoming Book: ORDER HERE

Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If you've been doom-scrolling hormone headlines lately, you probably saw the panic around the FDA removing the boxed warning from vaginal estrogen.

In this episode, we unpack what actually changed and why low-dose vaginal estrogen never belonged in the same risk category as systemic hormones. I walk you through the real differences between vaginal, transdermal, and oral estrogen and why your bloodstream cares a lot about the how, not just the what.

We also look at the research on blood clots and breast cancer without the scary headlines. You'll hear why a tiny vaginal tablet is basically the quiet introvert of hormone therapy, how transdermal estrogen behaves differently once it hits your skin, and why your daily habits can shift these risks more than most people realize.

If you've been wondering what's safe, what's shifting, and what all of this FDA chatter really means for your midlife hormones, this episode will leave you with clarity instead of confusion. Come listen.

What's Discussed:

(03:11) Why removing the boxed warning from vaginal estrogen actually makes sense

(04:22) How low dose vaginal estrogen stays local instead of acting systemically

(08:24) How the route of estrogen use changes clot risk

(09:27) Why transdermal estrogen behaves differently than oral

(12:17) What the research really shows about breast cancer risk

(14:47) How lifestyle factors shift risk as much as hormone choice

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: www.drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: @drcarriejones

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Have you ever wondered why your body reacts so strongly to stress on days that should feel completely normal? 

In this episode, we're joined by naturopathic doctor and educator Dr. Leah Hollon to explore how early stress, family patterns, and even the pregnancies we grew in can shape our hormones decades later. We talk about cortisol patterns, histamine overload, immune shifts, stubborn weight changes, and why so many women hit perimenopause already running a nervous system that's been on high alert for years.

And yes, we get practical. Think nervous system resets, smart cortisol support, histamine-calming strategies, and the small daily practices that genuinely start to retrain your stress response.

Dr. Leah Hollon is a naturopathic doctor, international speaker, and author of Unwinding the Imprints of Disease. She teaches integrative medicine, pharmacogenomics, and epigenetics at multiple universities and co-owns Richmond Natural Medicine. 

It's a grounded, eye-opening look at how stress imprints show up in midlife hormones and what you can do to shift the system starting today. 

What's Discussed:

(02:00) What intergenerational trauma is and how it affects hormones

(08:09) How PTSD flattens cortisol and shows up in perimenopause

(11:46) The link between ACEs and autoimmunity, allergies, and migraines

(15:24) What famine studies teach us about metabolism and weight

(17:49) Why chronic stress makes weight loss harder and cardio tricky

(20:23) How your birth story shapes stress, immunity, and hormone patterns

(39:36) Why histamine flares, sleep issues, and wired-tired energy connect

(41:22) Tools that regulate the nervous system and support midlife hormones

Thank You To Our Sponsor: 

Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off.

LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: www.drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: @dr.carriejones 
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones 

Dr. Leah Hollon, ND, MPH:
Website: www.drleahhollon.com
IG: @leah.hollon
Youtube: @DrLeahHollon

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Perimenopause has a way of showing up with little surprises. One month I'm sleeping through the night, feeling fine. The next I'm wide awake at 3 AM or losing a brilliant idea the moment I open a new tab. If your body has been pulling these tricks too, you are in good company.

In this episode, I share the five things that help me feel more grounded as I move through my own perimenopause. You'll hear how I support my sleep, how I train, the supplements that stay in my routine, the labs I check, and the hormone choices I'm using right now.

You'll get a better sense of what your body might be doing and some practical tools that make this phase a little easier to navigate day to day.

If you've ever wondered what a hormone doctor relies on when she goes through perimenopause herself, this episode lays it out in a clear and simple way. Come listen.

What's Discussed:

(00:01) The first signs I noticed in my own perimenopause

(00:46) Brain glitches, sleep changes, and the strange symptoms no one talks about

(02:15) How my ocular migraines started and what helped me understand them

(03:10) The sleep and stress habits that keep me more regulated

(05:31) Why I lifted heavier, added jumping, and changed how I move

(07:49) My progesterone journey and the formula that finally worked for me

(10:03) What a continuous glucose monitor revealed about my symptoms

(12:50) The supplements that anchor my routine and support digestion, sleep, and energy

Thank You To Our Sponsor: 

Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off.

LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones: 

Website: www.drcarriejones.com 

Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: @dr.carriejones  

TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones 

Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

What if your perimenopause cravings weren't about discipline at all but a hormone conversation your body is trying to have with you?

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Kennedy from Calocurb to break down why so many women hit perimenopause and suddenly feel hungrier, snackier and way more tempted by everything in the pantry. We walk through the hormones that run your appetite, how the gut brain axis shapes satiety and why falling estrogen can make those signals go quiet.

We also cover GLP-1, CCK and PYY in the simplest way possible, why your hindbrain can hijack your best intentions and how bitter receptors in the gut can naturally support your fullness signals.

If your cravings have been louder, if chocolate calls your name at night or if your appetite feels "different," this episode will help everything click and give you practical ways to support your hunger hormones today.

Sarah Kennedy is the CEO of Calicurb. She has led major health and agricultural organizations and now brings that experience into the science of gut brain signaling and natural satiety support.

Listen now!

What's Discussed:

(03:19) The Hunger Hormones Behind Your Appetite

(05:47) How the Gut Brain Axis Shapes Cravings and Fullness

(08:20) What Synthetic GLP-1 Medications Do to Your Natural GLP-1

(11:16) The "Valley of Death" When Coming Off GLP-1 Injectables

(14:22) How Bitter Receptors in the Gut Trigger Natural Satiety

(22:55) What Human Trials Reveal About Hunger, Cravings and Calicurb

(31:56) Why Calories In vs Calories Out Fails Women in Perimenopause

Thank You To Our Sponsor: 

Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off.

LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: www.drcarriejones.com 

Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: @dr.carriejones  

TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones 

Dr. Sarah Kennedy:
Website: www.calocurb.com
Instagram: @calocurb
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

You know that feeling of "something's off, but my labs are 'normal' and everyone keeps telling me it's just aging"?

We're not doing that here.

In this episode, I'm joined by menopause specialist Dr. Ashley Alexis to answer the HRT questions women are actually asking: from breast cancer fears and clot risk to migraines, vaginal dryness, sex drive, and starting hormones "late" in your 60s and 70s.

We break down the difference between oral vs transdermal estrogen, why estradiol is "that girl", how to think about progesterone (Prometrium vs compounded, oral vs vaginal), and when it makes sense to bring in testosterone and DHEA for energy, libido, and muscle.

If you've ever been told you "can't" take estrogen because of blood pressure, migraines, family history of breast cancer, or because you're "too old" to start, this conversation is going to give you language, context, and confidence to go back to your provider and ask better questions. 

Dr. Ashley Alexis is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in menopause care. Trained at Bastyr University San Diego, she helps women navigate perimenopause and menopause using evidence-based, root-cause approaches that support their long-term health, clarity, and wellbeing.

? Episode 31: Dr. Ashley Alexis, ND: The Myths, the Science, and the Real Story of HRT

Tune in.

What's Discussed:

(00:58) The truth about estrogen, breast cancer myths, and what the science actually shows
(07:06) How to evaluate symptoms in perimenopause and why labs are not the full story
(09:15) When to start estrogen and progesterone and when testosterone should be added
(14:24) Why oral estrogen increases clot risk and why transdermal forms are safer
(18:16) Why vaginal estrogen is essential for dryness, UTIs, and bladder support
(25:30) The real contraindications for HRT and what fears are outdated
(38:15) Whether women can safely start HRT in their 60s and 70s

Thank You To Our Sponsor: 

Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off.

LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: www.drcarriejones.com 

Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: @dr.carriejones  

TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones 

Dr. Ashley Alexis, ND:
IG: @the_menopausedoctor
Youtube: @dr.ashleyalexis7777

TikTok: @menopausedoctor

I know? hormone talk can get really confusing sometimes. "Normal," "holistic," "bioidentical," "natural"... what do these even mean?

In this episode, I'm answering the top five hormone questions women ask me most, like how much estradiol you actually need, whether estrogen cream belongs on your face, what to know about Prometrium and pregnenolone, and how to navigate birth control in perimenopause.

If your feed is full of conflicting hormone advice, this episode cuts through the noise with myth-free hormone clarity so you can stop second-guessing.

Put your headphones on, we're making hormones make sense again.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) The five hormone questions you're dying to ask 

(02:13) "Normal" vs. "Optimal": The estradiol sweet spot for bone health

(04:24) Can you really put vaginal estrogen cream on your face?

(06:36) Pregnenolone decoded: what it does, why it's calming, and how it works

(09:53) Prometrium: holistic, bioidentical, or both?

(13:09) Birth control choices during the hormone rollercoaster

Thank You To Our Sponsor: 

Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off.

LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:

Website: www.drcarriejones.com 

Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: @dr.carriejones  

TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones 

Keywords:
Hormonal Health, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Estrogen, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Holistic Alternatives, Estradiol Levels, Bone Health, Estrogen Cream, Vaginal Estradiol, Systemic Applications, Pregnenolone, Progestin IUDs, Birth Control Options, Non-Hormonal Methods, Copper IUD, Natural Family Planning, Unplanned Pregnancies, Barrier Methods, Holistic Approaches, Bioidentical Hormones, Prometrium, Systemic Estrogen, Vaginal Estrogen, Healthcare Provider

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

What if peptides weren't just about weight loss?

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Kyal from LVLUP Health to clear up the confusion around peptides: what they actually are, how they work, why they can be a total game-changer for your health. 

We talk about peptides that repair your gut (like BPC-157), calm inflammation (hello, KPV), and support your liver and hormone balance from the inside out.

He also shares his own story of burnout and healing, the real science behind oral vs. injectable peptides, and why your gut health might be the root of those hormone struggles that "hormones alone" can't fix.

If your digestion, energy, or skin just aren't what they used to be, this episode will help you understand how supporting the gut-liver connection with peptides might be the missing piece.

Kyal Van Der Leest is a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath, and the brain behind LVLUP Health. He's created a line of science-backed supplements designed to support gut health, tissue repair, and overall vitality.

? Episode 29 - Kyal Van Der Leest from LVLUP: Healing Inside Out with Peptides

Listen now!

What's Discussed:

(00:01) Let's Talk Peptides: What They Are, What They Do, and Why Everyone's Talking About Them

(13:19) How Oral Peptides Can Help Heal Your Gut (Without the Needle!)

(19:28) Peptides That Calm Inflammation and Repair From the Inside Out

(31:25) The Real Root Causes Behind Gut, Hormone, and Metabolic Issues

(36:30) Loving Your Liver: How to Support Detox and Bile Flow Naturally

(47:46) The Gut Equation: Why Enzymes and Peptides Work Better Together

(52:51) From Naturopathy to Formulation: How Kyal Designs Products That Actually Work

(59:34) How Peptides Are Shaping What's Next in Integrative Health

Thank You To Our Sponsor: 

Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off.

LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:

Website: www.drcarriejones.com 

Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: @dr.carriejones  

TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones 

Kyal Van Der Leest

Website: www.lvluphealth.com
IG: @lvluphealth
Facebook: @LVLUPHealth
Youtube: @lvlup_health

What if your night sweats, brain fog, or mood swings aren't "just perimenopause," but signs your hormones are simply out of rhythm?

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my brilliant friend Emily Sadri, who's redefining what hormone therapy can look like. Together, we unpack what happens when your estradiol and progesterone lose their groove, why so many women feel great on hormones? until they don't, and how physiologic (rhythmic) HRT can help your body find its natural flow again.

We also get real about what's missing in the mainstream menopause conversation: the missteps, the myths, and the massive gap between "your labs are normal" and "you actually feel good." If you've ever thought, "I tried hormones, but they didn't work for me", this one's going to connect the dots.

Emily Sadri is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and Hormone + Women's Health Expert who helps women feel like themselves again through a compassionate approach, cutting-edge science and serious self-care. Founder of Aurelia Health, she's redefining midlife with a personalized, hormones-first approach to doing this whole chapter better.

What's Discussed:

(00:01) Challenges + What's Missing in Perimenopause Care

(06:54) Estradiol, Metabolism, and the Aging Connection

(11:51) Understanding Your Cycle: The Hormone Roller Coaster

(18:51) How Practitioners Decide When (and How) to Start HRT

(29:26) Physiologic vs. Static HRT: What's the Real Difference?

(34:30) The Menopause Transition and Redefining "Normal"

(41:45) Personalized Approaches and Patient Perspectives

(54:43) The Bigger Picture: Hormone Therapy, Longevity, and Hope

Thank You To Our Sponsor: 

Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off.

LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:

Website: www.drcarriejones.com 

Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: @dr.carriejones  

TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones 

Emily Sadri 

Website: https://aureliahealth.com/ 
IG: @emilysadri_np

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If you've been feeling wired at night, reaching for sugar, and noticing extra weight settling around your middle, let's talk about why. In this episode, I'm diving into how cortisol, melatonin, and your circadian rhythm work behind the scenes to manage your sleep, mood, cravings, metabolism and what happens when that rhythm falls out of sync.

Most people think cortisol is only the stress hormone and melatonin is only for sleep, but they actually work together in a daily rhythm that depends on light and darkness. When that rhythm gets off track, your sleep suffers, your blood sugar fluctuates, and your energy dips. 

I explain what that looks like in real life and how to bring it back into balance with simple, free habits. No supplements, no gadgets, just a better understanding of when your body expects light and when it expects rest. 

Once you get that rhythm right, your sleep, metabolism, and hormones start working together again, exactly how they're meant to.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why Your Sleep, Weight, and Energy Feel Off 

(01:10) How Light and Darkness Control More Than Just Your Sleep

(02:50) Cortisol Is NOT The Villain You Think

(05:31) What Melatonin Does Beyond Sleep

(11:55) Evening Routines That Make or Break Your Hormones

(17:59) How Small Daily Habits Can Reset Everything

Thank You To Our Sponsor: 

Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off.

LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRCARRIE for 15% off your first order.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones:

Website: www.drcarriejones.com 

Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: @dr.carriejones  

TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones 

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

What if your bloating, brain fog, or hormone chaos isn't just hormones, but your lymphatic system calling for help?

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Caitlin Czezowski to unpack how this often-overlooked system impacts your hormones, energy, and overall health.

We dig into the surprising signs of lymph congestion, why tight clothing and shallow breathing make things worse, and how your brain's glymphatic system clears waste only during deep sleep. Plus, Dr. Caitlin teaches her Specific Seven, a simple 3-minute routine to keep things flowing daily.

If you've been feeling puffy, sluggish, or hormonally out of balance, this conversation will help you connect the dots and start clearing the path.

Dr. Caitlin Czezowski is a functional medicine practitioner and lymphatic health educator. Through her platform DocTalksDetox, she teaches women how to support their lymphatic system with hydration, movement, and easy daily routines like her "Specific Seven." 

What's Discussed:

00:39 ? The mistake most women are making

09:35 ? How lymph congestion hijacks your hormones

18:46 ? The brain's hidden drainage system

27:44 ? The everyday habits that clog your lymph

36:10 ? The 3-minute routine to get things flowing

49:17 ? What happens when lymph finally starts to move

Thank You To Our Sponsor:

Lab Test Checklist: If you're in perimenopause or menopause and sick of hearing "your labs look normal" when you know you don't feel normal, I made this for you. My free Lab Test Checklist walks you through the exact tests that actually matter for your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. Grab it now at drcarriejones.com/learn.

LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRCARRIE for 15% off your first order.

Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off.

?? FREE GUIDES:

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF?) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

LETS CONNECT: 

Dr. Carrie Jones: 

Website: www.drcarriejones.com 

Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
IG: dr.carriejones  

TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones 

Dr. Caitlin Czezowski:

Instagram: @doc.talks.detox

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.