What I’d Tell My 35-Year-Old Self About Hormones — If I Didn’t Know What I Know

(Why Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think — and Why Sooner is Better When It Comes to Prevention)

In this week’s episode of You Good, Hormones?, I’m sharing exactly what I’d want to tell my 35-year-old self — and any woman in her 30s or 40s — about hormones, perimenopause, and prevention.

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Resources & Mentions:

• The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
• Manson JE et al. Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Long-term Health Outcomes. JAMA. 2017.
• Stuenkel CA et al. Treatment of Symptoms of Menopause: Endocrine Society Guidelines. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015.
• Thurston RC et al. Vasomotor Symptoms and Cardiovascular Risk. J Womens Health. 2018.

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Menopause Isn’t a Diagnosis — It’s a Wake-Up Call
How Hormone Shifts Reveal What Your Body’s Been Compensating For & Why HRT is Prevention, Not Just Symptom Management

In this episode, we’re reframing menopause — not as an illness, but as an opportunity.

We’ll dive into:

• What menopause really is (and what it isn’t)
• The science behind hot flashes, joint pain, and brain fog
• How hormone loss affects cardiovascular risk, insulin resistance, and inflammation
• The connection between estrogen and autoimmune disease
• Why perimenopause is the ideal time to act
• How to approach hormone support from a prevention-first lens

Whether you’re navigating symptoms or thinking long-term, this episode breaks down the why behind what you’re feeling — and empowers you to take the next right step for your health.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Thurston RC, et al. Vasomotor symptoms and cardiovascular disease risk. J Womens Health. 2018.
• Manson JE, et al. Menopausal hormone therapy and long-term health outcomes. JAMA. 2017.
• Stuenkel CA, et al. Treatment of Symptoms of the Menopause: Endocrine Society Clinical Guidelines. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015.
• Santoro N, et al. The menopausal transition and cardiovascular risk. Endocr Rev. 2020.
• Faubion SS, et al. Hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors. Menopause. 2022.
• The North American Menopause Society (NAMS): www.menopause.org
• Dr. Avrum Bluming, Estrogen Matters (book)

Struggling with belly fat, bloating, or weight gain that wasn't a problem a few years ago?

This week, I’m unpacking exactly what’s going on with your body in perimenopause and menopause that’s making weight loss feel impossible… and how to actually shift that.

We’re breaking down:

• What’s really going on with your hormones and metabolism
• Why visceral fat increases (and why it matters)
• The role of insulin resistance, cortisol, and muscle loss
• Why "eat less, move more" is outdated advice — and what to do instead
• The science-backed ways to actually support fat loss in midlife (hint: it's not starvation)

Plus: I’m talking about the real role of HRT, protein, strength training, supplements, and nutrition — and how to stop fighting your body and start working with it.

This one’s part education, part myth-busting, and all about helping you feel better, get stronger, and finally understand what your body is doing — and why it’s not your fault.

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Referenced Research & Resources:

1. Visceral Fat & Estrogen Decline:
   • Lizcano F, Guzmán G. Estrogen deficiency and the origin of obesity during menopause. BioMed Res Int. 2014. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/757461
2. Insulin Resistance & Menopause:
   • Carr MC. The emergence of the metabolic syndrome with menopause. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2003-030242
3. Cortisol & Adrenal Compensation:
   • Prior JC. Progesterone for symptomatic perimenopause treatment. Endocrine. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-018-1722-4
4. Creatine for Midlife Women:
   • Forbes SC et al. Effects of creatine supplementation on brain function and health. Nutrients. 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13030875
5. Vitamin D & K2 Synergy for Bone Health:
   • Karp JK et al. Vitamin K2: a neglected player in bone health? Front Endocrinol. 2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2022.928556
6. Berberine and Blood Sugar:
   • Dong H et al. Berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/591654
7. Myo-Inositol & PCOS/Insulin Resistance:
   • Unfer V et al. Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol in PCOS: a review. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2012. https://doi.org/10.3109/09513590.2011.650660
8. Menopause Muscle Loss & Resistance Training:
   • Maltais ML et al. Sarcopenia, muscle function, and resistance training in older women. J Aging Res. 2010. https://doi.org/10.4061/2010/569830