Dr. Brooke Show

In this episode, I share why I'm not quick to recommend vagus nerve stimulation devices — and more importantly, why it matters to really understand what's actually happening in your body. We'll talk about the difference between feeling stuck in fight-or-flight, how you can find your own way back to a calmer, more restful state, and why a device may not be the whole story inside a much bigger picture. For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Dr. Brooke Show #469 Disconnects in the Current HRT Conversation Dr. Brooke Show #470 Why We're Getting Omega-3s Wrong, With Max Marion of AquaOmega Dr. Brooke Show #442 Histamine, MCAS + Your Nervous System Dr. Brooke Article: 8 Amazing Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System Dr. Brooke Show #316 Five Different Types of Stress Responses   Grab the Midlife Is More Than HRT guide free right here if, like me, midlife didn't feel quite like you expected. And be sure to listen to episodes #438 and #439, which were all about the mess that midlife can be, and my 3G + 4R process to tackle it!   Stuff I Know You Will Love I have a high bar for fish oils, and a bad product is worse than not taking omega 3s at all. Confirmed third-party tested for rancidity and heavy metals, distilled properly, triglyceride form – and ALL of it can be found in AquaOmega. AND for every bottle sold they will clean up 1 pound of plastic and debris from the ocean. Did I mention they are are about a third of the cost of the brands I've been recommending for years!? Save 20% with this link and code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout. Or if you prefer to shop on Amazon, use code DRBROOKE during your Amazon checkout!   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr. Brooke where other amazing, like-minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!

Encore episode! As I sat down to record my usual "the holidays are coming" show, I realized that I'm approaching this year exactly like last year... because it just worked. So we are re-releasing a special encore of this episode where I talk about how working with your nervous system first helps with holiday stress (or any stress!), deciding what gets your attention by honoring your current bandwidth for "all the things," and as always — where to have grace and where to have grit when it comes to navigating the tough stuff.  For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  FREE Guide to Finding Your Inner Compass Helps you find what deserves your stress and what you can let go of.  Dr Brooke Show #352 Stop Trying To Find Work/Life Balance & Do This Instead Dr Brooke Show #442 Histamine, MCAS + Your Nervous System   Grab the Midlife Is More Than HRT guide free right here if, like me, midlife didn't feel quite like you expected. And be sure to listen to episodes #438 and #439, which were all about the mess that midlife can be, and my 3G + 4R process to tackle it!   Stuff I Know You Will Love If you are looking for an expert prescriber for HRT during your perimenopause or menopause journey but are at odds with your local provider being a bit behind current best practices or you simply can't find anyone near you to help, it is MIDI to the rescue! I've worked with a number of telehealth services in my search for providers that are up to date on modern menopause medicine, have great customer service, and are licensed in all 50 states and I'm so thrilled to have found my provider with MIDI. If you too need help with getting HRT please use this link bit.ly/drbrookemidi to try MIDI with no membership fees and insurance billing available.   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr. Brooke where other amazing, like-minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously, I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I'd like to send you one too.

Strength training and eating more of protein are now part of the pop culture lexicon for women - which is great. As it happens so often though, wellness advice lacks the nuance that makes these habits actually work. In this episode I unpack what we're getting right, why these two MUST work together, and why specifically muscle is actually so important for women.  As well, I cover specifically what is needed in a workout to build muscle, why adding a little bit of protein here and there won't work and where HRT falls in buildling muscle in midlife conversation.  For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Dr. Brooke Show #469: Disconnects in the Current HRT Conversation Dr. Brooke Show #454:  Why Bone Health is a Marker of HEALTH, Not Just Disease Dr. Brooke Show #304: The What, How & When of Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) Hangry Online Program + Exercise Library Articles: Why Protein Is So Important for Women's Health + Hormones How Much Protein Women Need + How to Get It What Women Need to Know About Plant-Based Protein   Grab the Midlife Is More Than HRT guide free right here if, like me, midlife didn't feel quite like you expected. And be sure to listen to episodes #438 and #439, which were all about the mess that midlife can be, and my 3G + 4R process to tackle it!   Stuff I Know You Will Love If you are looking for an expert prescriber for HRT during your perimenopause or menopause journey but are at odds with your local provider being a bit behind current best practices or you simply can't find anyone near you to help, it is MIDI to the rescue! I've worked with a number of telehealth services in my search for providers that are up to date on modern menopause medicine, have great customer service, and are licensed in all 50 states and I'm so thrilled to have found my provider with MIDI. If you too need help with getting HRT please use this link bit.ly/drbrookemidi to try MIDI with no membership fees and insurance billing available.   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr. Brooke where other amazing, like-minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously, I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I'd like to send you one too. To work with Dr. Brooke click here and if you loved this episode, please leave a review!  

Omega-3's are not new but this foundational pillar of nutrition needs a makeover. In this episode, Max Marion, co-founder of AquaOmega, and I get into why sourcing, processing, and the type of fish used in your supplements matters - a whole lot. I've often said taking a bad fish oil is worse than not taking one at all and this episode will help you understand why!  For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.   Grab the Midlife Is More Than HRT guide free right here if, like me, midlife didn't feel quite like you expected. And be sure to listen to episodes #438 and #439, which were all about the mess that midlife can be, and my 3G + 4R process to tackle it!   Stuff I Know You Will Love I have a high bar for fish oils, and a bad product is worse than not taking omega 3s at all. Confirmed third-party tested for rancidity and heavy metals, distilled properly, triglyceride form - and ALL of it can be found in AquaOmega. AND for every bottle sold they will clean up 1 pound of plastic and debris from the ocean. Did I mention they are are about a third of the cost of the brands I've been recommending for years!? Save 20% with this link and code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout. Or if you prefer to shop on Amazon, the code DRBROOKE will work on Amazon!   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr. Brooke where other amazing, like-minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously, I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I'd like to send you one too. To work with Dr. Brooke click here and if you loved this episode, please leave a review!

With all the information out there from practioners and online experts, it can feel like we have all the research and protocols locked down for women and HRT. The truth is there is much we know, much we suspect and much we still do not know for sure. In this epsisode, I will cover the main HRT players of estrogen, testosterone and progesterone and where I see confusion, assumptions and misinformation leaving women vulnerable and/or frustrated.  For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Brooke Show #444: Should You Be Cycling Your HRT? Dr. Brooke Show #454: Why Bone Health Is a Marker of HEALTH, Not Just Disease Dr. Brooke Blog: What Women Need to Know About Using Testosterone Grab the Midlife Is More Than HRT guide free right here if, like me, midlife didn't feel quite like you expected. And be sure to listen to episodes #438 and #439, which were all about the mess that midlife can be, and my 3G + 4R process to tackle it!   Stuff I Know You Will Love So many of you take magnesium already but it's often citrate or glycinate only, and while that might be checking a couple of boxes, it might not hit support for muscles and cellular energy. Enter BIOptimizers with 7 forms of magnesium to support sleep, digestion and energy. Try it for 15% off with this link and code DRBROOKE knowing there is a 365, no questions asked, money back guarantee! If you are looking for an expert prescriber for HRT during your perimenopause or menopause journey but are at odds with your local provider being a bit behind current best practices or you simply can't find anyone near you to help, it is MIDI to the rescue! I've worked with a number of telehealth services in my search for providers that are up to date on modern menopause medicine, have great customer service, and are licensed in all 50 states and I'm so thrilled to have found my provider with MIDI. If you too need help with getting HRT please use this link bit.ly/drbrookemidi to try MIDI with no membership fees and insurance billing available. I have a high bar for fish oils, and a bad product is worse than not taking omega 3s at all. Confirmed third-party tested for rancidity and heavy metals, distilled properly, triglyceride form - and ALL of it can be found in AquaOmega. AND for every bottle sold they will clean up 1 pound of plastic and debris from the ocean. Did I mention they are are about a third of the cost of the brands I've been recommending for years!? Save 20% with this link and code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout.   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr. Brooke where other amazing, like-minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously, I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I'd like to send you one too. To work with Dr. Brooke click here and if you loved this episode, please leave a review!