59. Are You in Perimenopause? Are You Prepared for What's to Come? What’s ACTUALLY Happening with Your Hormones in Your Mid/Late 30's and 40's
Update: 2025-01-22
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Today’s episode kicks off a multi-part series focused on…perimenopause!
I’m breaking down why key hormones like estrogen and progesterone significantly fluctuate, why ovarian function tends to go a bit ‘offline’, how stress levels can exacerbate symptoms, what happens when your adrenal glands and thyroid take a ‘hit’, and more.
There’s no getting around this perimenopausal transition, BUT, it doesn’t have to be absolute hell, or something you’re bound to suffer though!
Our Fueled & Free team would be honored to walk alongside you + help you thrive during perimenopause and beyond. Learn more about working with us HERE!
Episode Recap:
- Why you should be testing your hormones and checking blood work at LEAST 1x/year once you’re in your mid to late thirties {3:07 }
- Results from MY recent Dutch test {5:24 }
- What the transition into menopause *actually* looks like {9:13 }
- Hormonal changes during puberty + why perimenopause is like a ‘second puberty’ {16:07 }
- The importance of supporting your hormones post-birth control {22:42 }
- Why your ovarian function is like a WiFi signal + the impact on progesterone {25:32 }
- What the second phase of perimenopause looks like + why estrogen may fluctuate dramatically during this time {28:15 }
- How stress disrupts hormonal communication during perimenopause + the critical role the adrenals play {32:13 }
- Why a ‘sluggish’ thyroid can result during perimenopause {34:02 }
- Why your perimenopausal experience does NOT have to be miserable {35:12 }
- 3 categories that women typically fall into when struggling with perimenopause {37:20 }
- Accepting the fact that change IS coming + embracing change & supporting yourself {42:07 }
Links & References:
- Check out the full show notes HERE
- Ep. 43 | Our experience with mold exposure this summer, supporting your body during mold exposure, symptoms of mold illness
- Ep. 23 | Estrogen Dominance & the Link to PMS Symptoms, Weight Gain & Gut Issues, Root Causes + Where to Start to Fix It
- Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition
- Learn more about working with our team by visiting our website
- Send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com
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