“I just wish someone had told me what was happening to my body.”

In this episode, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Natalie Scheer, ND, and we’re having the kind of honest, informed conversation every woman deserves to hear as she approaches perimenopause and menopause.

From patients feeling dismissed or misunderstood, to the confusion around hormone therapy and conflicting advice online — we’re clearing the air. Dr. Natalie shares her personal journey into naturopathic medicine, what inspired her to specialize in women’s hormonal health, and the practical, compassionate ways she supports women during this often-overlooked stage of life.

This is more than a hormone talk. It’s about being seen, being heard, and understanding that you are not alone.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why so many women feel unheard during perimenopause — and how to change that

• How hormonal shifts can impact mood, weight, sleep, and mental health

• The role of estrogen and progesterone in supporting energy, memory, and quality of life

• How to approach HRT with clarity: when it helps, how it’s prescribed, and what’s safe

• Why early menopause, hysterectomy, or fallopian tube removal changes hormone needs

• The link between hormone therapy and cardiovascular, breast, and vaginal health

• How we follow up with women after starting HRT — and why personalized care matters

  
  

This episode is for you if…

• You’re confused or overwhelmed by menopause info online

• You’re noticing symptoms but unsure if it’s “just stress” or hormone-related

• You’ve been told to “just wait it out” and feel like something is missing

• You want to understand your body — and your options — with evidence-based, compassionate support
  

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Want to feel confident in your hormone journey?

🎓 Check out our short video course: Mastering Perimenopause & Menopause — designed to help you understand what’s really going on in your body, in 10-minute lessons.

📍 Learn more about working with us at advancedwomenshealth.ca

📲 Tag me on Instagram @drsarah_nd with your takeaways — I always love hearing what hits home.