If you’ve ever been told “it’s just stress,” “maybe try an antidepressant,” or “you’re probably just aging” — this episode is for you.

In this most-requested episode of You Good, Hormones?, we’re diving deep into Perimenopause 101 — what it actually is, when it starts (spoiler: earlier than you think), and why so many women are misdiagnosed with everything from anxiety to ADHD instead of getting real answers about their hormones.

I’m breaking down:

• What perimenopause feels like (beyond hot flashes)
• When it really starts (hint: often before your doctor thinks it does)
• 10 common conditions women are misdiagnosed with in perimenopause
• The hormone + mental health connection
• A powerful stat: Women prescribed HRT between ages 40–64 had a 47% lower suicide rate (2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report)
• How to track your symptoms and advocate for real support

This is the episode that finally makes it all click.

What you’ll learn:
The real signs of perimenopause (even if your period is still regular)
Why so many women are told it’s “just anxiety”
The role of estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol in mood, sleep, and cognition
What labs to ask for (and why symptoms still matter more)
How perimenopause affects mental health — and what we can do about it

Links & Resources:

• Book a free 15-minute discovery call if you're in DE or MD: www.offcoastwellness.com
• Follow on Instagram, FB & TikTok: @offcoastwellness
• 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report: https://tinyurl.com/bdby8fem

HRT Q&A – Your Top Questions Answered
Ever wonder if hormones could be behind your exhaustion, mood swings, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain?

In this episode, I'm answering the 10 most common questions about BHRT — Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy — and clearing up the myths, the fear, and the confusion.

We’re breaking down:

• What BHRT actually is (and what it’s not)
• Who it’s really for (hint: it’s not just postmenopausal women)
• What it can help with (sleep, libido, energy... um, yes please)
• What you should know before starting

If you’re ready to stop feeling dismissed and start feeling empowered, this episode is for you.

Listen now and let’s get your hormones good again.

If you're in DE or MD you can book a consultation or free discovery call at www.offcoastwellness.com

FB, IG, TikTok: @offcoastwellness

Sources:

1. North American Menopause Society (NAMS) – Position Statement on Hormone Therapy 2022
2. International Menopause Society (IMS) – Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy 2016
3. The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) – Outcomes of hormone therapy (reassessed newer interpretations)
4. Functional Medicine approach sources – Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), practitioner references
5. Peer-reviewed studies – Journals like Climacteric, Menopause, and Maturitas on BHRT safety, efficacy, and quality-of-life outcomes

Exhausted? Foggy? Mood swings? No libido?
…and your labs are “normal”?

It could be time to talk about BHRT — Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.

In this episode, I’m walking you through everything you actually need to know about BHRT in real, human terms — not boring textbook language.

We’ll cover:

• What BHRT really is (and what it’s not)
• The difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones
• Who it’s for (spoiler: yes, even in your 30s and 40s)
• What starting BHRT looks like
• What symptoms it helps — from anxiety to belly weight to brain fog
• And why you don’t have to wait until you’re postmenopausal to get help

This is the hormone conversation you’ve been waiting for.
You’ll walk away feeling informed, empowered, and maybe even a little hopeful.

What you’ll learn:
The truth about BHRT and cancer risk
Whether you might be a candidate (even if you’re “too young”)
What to expect if you start BHRT
Why you deserve to feel like yourself again

Links & Resources:
→ Book your free discovery call if you're in DE or MD on my website.
→ Follow along on instragram, Facebook & TikTok: @offcoastwellness
→ More info: www.offcoastwellness.com