If you've ever felt like your hormones are running the show, you're not alone!

In this episode I sit down with Teneika Gravely, Nurse Practitioner and hormone health expert, for a deep dive into how our hormones influence everything—from energy levels to mental health.

We explore how hormones fluctuate through different life stages, and the surprising ways they impact pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.

We had so much to unpack that there will be a Part 2 of our convo. Make sure to tune in—we're talking about how hormones impact metabolism and perimenopause.

In this episode, we cover:

• Navigating the hormonal rollercoaster of pregnancy and childbirth.
• Mommy brain: Myth or fact? What really happens to our brains when we're pregnant?
• Postpartum depression and anxiety: Recognizing the signs, even when they're not obvious.
• Matrescence and puberty are more alike than you think. Exploring hormonal and identity shifts of becoming a mom.
• Why diet and exercise aren't always enough. Hormone imbalance could be preventing you from losing weight.
• Should perimenopause be on your radar? (Spoiler: Yes!)

Resources & Links:

• Here's The Guardian article I mentioned that goes into detail about the study that shows how the brain reorganizes during pregnancy.
• What in the world is matrescence? Here's 5 things you need to know.
• Perimenopause looks different for everyone. What can you expect?

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Related Episode:

• 16. Hormones control it all…from pregnancy to perimenopause, with Teneika Gravely - Part 2

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