Ep. 236 - The Meno Docs have a Girlfriend Chat with Dr. Carrie Jones

In this lively and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Carrie Jones, a naturopathic physician and internationally recognized expert in women's health and hormones. Known as the "Queen of Hormones," Dr. Jones brings over two decades of clinical experience to a discussion that moves seamlessly from the deeply clinical to the delightfully personal. The two explore how the definition of perimenopause has been far too narrow, with symptoms often beginning in a woman's thirties—years before most doctors think to look. Dr. Jones also highlights a significant shift in the field: new position papers from international menopause societies now recommend that women who reach menopause before age 45 be treated differently, with hormone replacement positioned as protection for the brain, bones, and heart, not merely symptom relief. Beyond the clinical, the conversation celebrates the friendships that sustain women through this transition and challenges the notion that menopause should be endured in silence. Dr. Jones shares her own experience of moving through the "I don't care" era with newfound peace, and she offers candid reflections on everything from Korean skincare to strength training.  Listeners will walk away informed, encouraged, and reminded that the wisest years are still ahead.   Connect with Dr. Carrie Jones: IG: @dr.carriejones Tiktok: @dr.carriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones Spotify: Hello Hormones w/ Dr. Carrie Jones Apple Podcast: Hello Hormones w/ Dr. Carrie Jones Website: www.drcarriejones.com    Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 💙🌿BEAM Minerals to help with stress related depletion - this is your 2026 pro-health move!  Did you know that chronic stress can zap your energy and your minerals?  You FEEL better quickly, with this easy to take supplement - replenishing all lost minerals.  Give BEAM a try - beamminerals.com and use the code LOVELY for 20% off your first order! 😴 Support for Deeper Sleep with BiOptimizers: We talk a lot about hormone and nervous system balance, and quality sleep is foundational to both. Most supplements rely on just one cheap form of magnesium, but Magnesium Breakthrough includes all seven essential forms to truly nourish your nervous system and support deep, restful sleep. BiOptimizers has spent over two decades in their own lab perfecting this blend.  Visit bioptimizers.com/lovely and use promo code LOVELY at checkout.  How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support - listening and sharing the episodes and using our product links, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Thank you! 🙏🏼 Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com  to sign up to the email list and get our 5 brain health tools for menopause guide! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-