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Welcome to Hello Hormones with me, Dr. Carrie Jones! A podcast where we explore how to make friends with our hormones so we can survive—and thrive—through our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond! I'm Dr. Carrie Jones—a holistic functional medicine doctor, hormone nerd, and women's health advocate who's spent over 20 years helping women understand their bodies and navigate all the twists and turns of hormone changes. I've seen it all—from the frustrating weight gain and brain fog to the mood swings, low libido, crazy periods, and sleep that just won't cooperate. Whether you're pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal—or just a woman dealing with the chaos of hormonal imbalances—you're in the right place. Because understanding your hormones doesn't have to feel like herding cats—and your mood swings, fatigue, or weird symptoms? They're not just "in your head." So let's decode the science, ditch the confusion, and help you feel like yourself again. You bring the symptoms, I'll bring the science—and let's get you the solutions together.
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You can be exhausted, foggy, and losing hair while your doctor tells you your CBC and TSH look completely normal. What often gets missed is that low iron can quietly keep your thyroid from making hormones, and a normal blood count doesn't rule it out. We dive deeper into this on Hello Hormones with Dr. Angela Mazza, including why she would fix low iron before a thyroid problem and the full set of thyroid and iron labs worth asking for. We also chat about her ideal ferritin number, why iodine-heavy thyroid supplements can backfire, and how inflammation can make your ferritin look normal when your body can't actually use that iron. Dr. Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU, is triple board-certified in endocrinology, internal medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine, and is the founder of the Metabolic Center for Wellness in Oviedo, Florida, where she specializes in thyroid disease and radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules. She is the author of Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health and hosts the podcast Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza. Her recent paper, Iron at the Crossroads of Thyroid Function and Detoxification in Women, explores how iron and thyroid health connect. What's Discussed: Why Dr. Mazza would fix low iron before a thyroid problem. Why iodine-heavy thyroid supplements can backfire. The sneaky symptoms of low iron and low thyroid that often get missed. Why you should never take your thyroid medication with iron. Where iron fits into making thyroid hormone. The thyroid labs Dr. Mazza runs and why TSH alone isn't enough. The full iron panel worth asking for. Why a normal CBC doesn't mean your iron is normal. Dr. Mazza's ideal ferritin number. Her ideal ranges for TSH, free T3, and free T4. Where to start after a Hashimoto's diagnosis. The most common reasons women's iron runs low. Iron supplements vs. iron infusions, and when an IV makes sense. How inflammation can make your ferritin look normal when it isn't. 📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: It's Probably Perimenopause: The ABCs and WTFs of Midlife Hormones: You can pre-order your copy on Amazon today here. Because nobody should have to do this part alone. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Holiday Gift Guide (Because your hormones have a wish list too): drcarriejones.com/holidays Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=v
Progesterone is supposed to help you sleep better and feel calmer, so it is incredibly frustrating when it leaves you bloated, constipated, puffy, or sore instead. Before you decide progesterone just is not for you, know that side effects usually have a reason behind them, and many of those reasons can be changed. In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, I am walking through the five things I look at when progesterone is not working: route, dose, inflammation, nutrients, and what your estrogen is doing. I also talk about what is actually in Prometrium, when a progestin may be a better fit, and whether you need progesterone at all if you do not have a uterus. If you have ever felt like you failed hormone therapy, this episode will give you a clearer picture of what may be getting in the way. You did not fail progesterone, and you likely have more options than you think. What's Discussed: Can progesterone cause constipation? Why the route you take progesterone matters. What is in Prometrium besides progesterone. How your liver breaks down oral progesterone. How liver and gallbladder issues can affect progesterone. Why vaginal progesterone feels better for some women. When a progestin may be a better fit. Do you need progesterone if you do not have a uterus? Why your progesterone dose may be too high. How inflammation affects your progesterone receptors. The nutrients your progesterone receptors need to do their job. Why your estrogen affects how well progesterone works. Why progesterone may not work for you. Thank You to Our Sponsor: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omnediem.com/coupon/drjones & explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off. 📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: It's Probably Perimenopause: The ABCs and WTFs of Midlife Hormones: You can pre-order your copy on Amazon today here. Because nobody should have to do this part alone. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarrie
You can be getting the protein, taking the supplements, and running every lab, and still not feel like yourself in perimenopause. The missing piece is often the mental chatter you barely notice, like "I'm not good enough" or "I'll never get better," which tells your body it's in danger and quietly turns down digestion, nutrient absorption, and its response to everything else you're doing. We dive deeper into this on Hello Hormones with Dr. Meg Mill, including how to use her 7-Second Switch to interrupt the thoughts that keep your body stuck in stress mode. We also chat about why digestion starts in your brain before your first bite, why protocols like DIM can stall when constipation and chronic stress are in the way, and why the order you work on your health matters as much as what you do. Dr. Meg Mill is a Doctor of Pharmacy, functional medicine practitioner, and TEDx speaker with over 20 years of experience in conventional and functional medicine. She is the author of The 7-Second Switch, founder of the Women's Functional Health Institute, and host of the podcast A Little Bit Healthier. Her work has been featured in Fox News, Forbes Health, and mindbodygreen. What's Discussed: 3:19) Why "I just need to stay positive no matter what" can work against your body. Why "maybe this is just how my body is now" is an old story you don't have to accept in midlife. What women doing all the "right" things for their hormones are still missing. How Pavlov's Nobel Prize research shows digestion starts in your brain. Why DIM may not fix estrogen dominance when constipation and chronic stress are in the way. How to do the 7-Second Switch, step by step. How to choose a replacement thought you actually believe. The lemon exercise that proves your thoughts create real physical responses. A real case: Why treating perimenopause symptoms first didn't work, and what did. Why swapping prescriptions for a long list of supplements isn't the answer. 📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: It's Probably Perimenopause: The ABCs and WTFs of Midlife Hormones: You can pre-order your copy on Amazon today here. Because nobody should have to do this part alone. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook
Women in midlife are told to lift heavy, skip cardio, avoid HIIT because of cortisol, and then start sprint training, often all in the same month. Meanwhile, lack of time is the top reason people give for not exercising, even though cardiovascular fitness is one of the strongest predictors of a longer, healthier life. In this episode of Hello Hormones with Ulrich Dempfle, we talk about why VO2 max matters so much for longevity and how reduced exertion HIIT (REHIT) can improve it in about five minutes, two to three times a week. We also chat about how 20-second sprints signal your body to build more mitochondria, what this kind of training can do for blood sugar and metabolic health, and where strength training and zone 2 fit into a busy week. Ulrich Dempfle is the CEO and co-founder of CAROL, where he leads product development across data science, software, and hardware. A mechanical engineer by training, he developed the world's only Reduced Exertion HIIT (REHIT) bike alongside leading exercise researchers. If you have been putting off exercise because you cannot find the time, this episode will change how you think about what a workout needs to be. What's Discussed: The conflicting exercise advice midlife women keep hearing. Why only 5% of American adults get enough exercise. REHIT vs. traditional HIIT. Why VO2 max is the strongest predictor of life expectancy. Everyday signs your cardio fitness is slipping. How to test your VO2 max. Where zone 2 fits in a busy week. Why two 20-second sprints are enough. How sprints signal your body to build more mitochondria. Estrogen, mitochondria, and midlife fatigue. What the research shows for blood sugar, blood pressure, and metabolic risk. How many REHIT workouts a week you actually need. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones Find more about the CAROL Bike: Website: carolbike.com/pages/d
Hormone therapy advice can sound strangely absolute, with one "safe" route, one "right" dose, and a list of options you have been told to avoid entirely. But research changes, medicine changes, and after 21 years as a hormone doctor (and now living in perimenopause myself), I do not see things the same way I did when I started. In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, I am sharing three things I have changed my mind about: oral estrogen, hormone pellets, and how much say women should have in adjusting their own hormone dose. I also talk about what shifted my thinking, why monitoring matters so much, and the one opinion I would happily change if better research came out. If you have ever been told there is only one acceptable way to do hormone therapy, or felt like you were not allowed to trust what your body was telling you, this episode will give you a more realistic picture of your options. The best hormone plan is the one built around you, with the right monitoring in place. What's Discussed: How hormone therapy research has shifted since the WHI. Why being in perimenopause myself has changed my perspective. Why oral estradiol is not the devil. The real risks of oral estradiol, including blood clots and stroke. How oral estrogen finally stopped one woman's nonstop hot flashes and night sweats. Why transdermal estrogen should not be the only option on the table. Why I used to be so skeptical of hormone pellets. What changed my mind about pellets. Why I stopped micromanaging my patients' hormone doses. Adjusting vaginal estrogen frequency as your periods spread out. Why the estrogen patch is harder to adjust than other options. The one opinion I would change with better research: topical progesterone. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Thank You to Our Sponsor: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omnediem.com/coupon/drjones & explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones P
Perimenopause can bring a lot of questions about what to try, what to test, and whether hormone therapy is the only option. With herbs, supplements, labs, and HRT all in the conversation, figuring out what actually fits your body can get confusing fast. In this episode of Hello Hormones with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg. We talk about where botanicals may fit during perimenopause, which labs and health markers can give you a clearer picture of what is going on, and why hormone therapy should be individualized rather than approached with a one-size-fits-all protocol. Dr. Suzanne Gilberg is an OB-GYN with more than 25 years of experience combining conventional women's healthcare with botanical and integrative medicine. If you've wondered how hormones, herbs, and personalized care can work together, this episode will give you a much clearer place to start. What's Discussed: Botanicals vs. hormone therapy in perimenopause. Chasteberry for PMS, mood, and progesterone support. Black cohosh, phytoestrogens, and hot flashes. Why supplement quality and sourcing matter. What herbs can and cannot do for long-term health. Using herbs alongside hormones for sleep and mood. The labs Dr. Suzanne checks in perimenopause. Why hormone testing does not tell the whole story. (421:2) Why body composition matters more than scale weight. How she individualizes estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone therapy. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Dr. Suzanne Gilberg: Website: suzannegilbergmd.com Instagram: @askdrsuzanne Facebook: Dr.Suzanne Gilberg LinkedIn: Suzanne Gilberg, MD Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended
Shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, hip pain, and plantar fasciitis can all show up during perimenopause, even when there was no obvious injury. And because these symptoms are rarely connected back to hormones, many women assume they are simply getting older or doing something wrong. We dive deeper into this in Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones with Dr. Fiona Lovely. We also chat about brain fog, memory changes, sleep apnea, blood sugar, HRT, and why "I don't feel like myself anymore" can be part of the perimenopause transition. Dr. Fiona Lovely is a chiropractor, menopause educator, and host of Not Your Mother's Menopause. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience and is the creator of a menopause doula certification program. What's Discussed: Why more women are recognizing perimenopause symptoms earlier and how younger women are starting to prepare before symptoms become disruptive. What the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause is and why joint, tendon, and muscle problems may become more common as estrogen declines. Why frozen shoulder can be an early sign of perimenopause, especially when shoulder pain appears without an obvious injury or trauma. How plantar fasciitis, unexplained hip pain, and glute pain may be connected to hormonal changes rather than simply aging or overuse. Why the conversation around HRT extends beyond hot flashes and includes brain, bone, and cardiovascular health. Why you can still be experiencing perimenopause even if you rarely or never have hot flashes or night sweats. What happens to the brain as estrogen changes, including shifts in blood flow, connectivity, metabolism, and areas involved in memory. Why brain fog, forgetting names, and losing your train of thought do not automatically mean you are developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Why "I don't feel like myself anymore," emotional flatness, and losing interest in things you once enjoyed can show up during the menopause transition. How blood sugar changes and sleep apnea may affect brain health in perimenopause, and why sleep apnea in women can be easier to miss than expected. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones<
There are a lot of health numbers you could track, but more data does not automatically mean more clarity. In perimenopause especially, the useful part is figuring out which patterns actually help you understand why your sleep, hormones, energy, or blood sugar may suddenly feel different. In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, I am sharing the health metrics I personally pay attention to and what they have taught me about my own body. I talk about sleep and early-morning waking, hormone patterns throughout the month, glucose and insulin, and a lot more about how I use tracking without letting the numbers take over my life. I also break down how I use tools like sleep data, hormone testing, glucose monitoring, and a very low-tech workout calendar to spot patterns and make small adjustments. If you have ever wondered which health numbers are actually worth paying attention to, this episode will help you simplify the noise and focus on what gives you useful feedback. What's Discussed: Sleep tracking and staying asleep during perimenopause. Alcohol, late meals, travel, and their impact on sleep. Tracking hormone patterns throughout the month. Why one hormone test may miss the bigger picture. Glucose and insulin changes across the menstrual cycle. Fasting glucose and insulin levels worth watching. Tracking water and daily movement for accountability. A simple way to track workouts consistently. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel
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Welcome to Hello Hormones with me, Dr. Carrie Jones! A podcast where we explore how to make friends with our hormones so we can survive—and thrive—through our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond! I'm Dr. Carrie Jones—a holistic functional medicine doctor, hormone nerd, and women's health advocate who's spent over 20 years helping women understand their bodies and navigate all the twists and turns of hormone changes. I've seen it all—from the frustrating weight gain and brain fog to the mood swings, low libido, crazy periods, and sleep that just won't cooperate. Whether you're pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal—or just a woman dealing with the chaos of hormonal imbalances—you're in the right place. Because understanding your hormones doesn't have to feel like herding cats—and your mood swings, fatigue, or weird symptoms? They're not just "in your head." So let's decode the science, ditch the confusion, and help you feel like yourself again. You bring the symptoms, I'll bring the science—and let's get you the solutions together.
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