Does it feel like estrogen, cortisol, your thyroid, and your adrenals are out to get you?

Like they're on a mission to leave you feeling fat, foggy, and frumpy.

Your hormones wouldn't do that to you.

But your confusion about hormones may be what's holding you back from feeling great about your body.

Let's clear the confusion.

Women are told constantly that their hormones are the reason they’re gaining weight, feeling exhausted, or watching their metabolism “slow down.” But is that actually true?

In this episode, I'll walk you through the real role hormones play, and why most women are being misled into thinking they’re powerless.

I'll breaks down the 5 major hormone categories (sex, thyroid, adrenal, metabolic, circadian), clear up confusion about what “hormone imbalance” actually means, and explain why insulin is the metabolic lynchpin women aren’t being taught about.

This conversation is equal parts science and empowerment: Your hormones aren’t the enemy. They’re amazing dynamically responsive body chemicals picking up the signal YOU are sending them. You have more control than you think.

Timestamps

00:00 — Why “hormones” is the most misunderstood word in women’s health

04:45 — The 5 hormone categories & why the distinctions matter

10:20 — Sex hormones: perimenopause chaos, HRT, and what it can and can’t solve

18:55 — Thyroid & adrenal hormones: what’s real vs what’s trendy

24:40 — Adrenal fatigue: the truth behind the syndrome

30:08 — Cortisol, chronic stress & the bear-chase metaphor

36:22 — Metabolic hormones: insulin, leptin, ghrelin & fuel partitioning

43:11 — Why insulin resistance is the REAL midlife villain

49:02 — Melatonin, circadian rhythms & nighttime metabolism

54:20 — The empowering part: hormones respond to YOU

58:17 — The bottom line: your body isn’t broken — your inputs changed

Key Takeaways

• Hormones aren’t “balanced”; they’re dynamic, responsive signals.

• Sex hormones decline with age, but metabolic hormones are resilient for life.

• Insulin resistance—NOT estrogen decline—is the #1 driver of midlife weight gain.

• “Adrenal fatigue” isn’t a broken organ; it’s a chronically stressed life.

• Better sleep = better food choices = better hormone function.

• The basics (food, sleep, movement, stress hygiene) help to support ALL hormone systems.

• You’re not powerless. You're not broken. Your hormones are waiting for you to give them better information.

If nothing is working anymore and your body feels like a stranger, this is exactly what I help women solve. Learn more about The Metabolic Mentorship at https://www.themetabolicmentorship.com/learn