In this episode, we embark on the “female hormone odyssey” with Dr. Nicky Keay, a renowned expert in endocrinology and women’s health. Dr. Keay unpacks the complex hormonal transitions women experience—from fertility through perimenopause and menopause—while sharing evidence-based strategies to support hormonal balance and overall health.

Learn how lifestyle, nutrition, and mindfulness can harmonize your hormonal “orchestra” and gain actionable insights to confidently navigate each stage of life with vitality and clarity.

Key takeaways: 

• Understanding the "hormonal orchestra" and its role in women’s health.
• The intersection of perimenopause, fertility, and menopause.
• How diet, lifestyle, and exercise impact hormonal balance and overall well-being.
• The importance of progesterone and why it’s often overlooked in hormonal health.
• Practical strategies for navigating hormonal transitions with empowerment and clarity.

Dr. Nicky Keay Bio:

Dr. Nicola Keay is a medical doctor specializing in exercise endocrinology, with expertise in hormone health optimization for athletes, dancers, and individuals experiencing perimenopause and menopause. She integrates her clinical experience and medical research in endocrinology, exercise, and sport medicine to offer personalized approaches to hormone health. Dr. Keay studied medicine at Cambridge University, became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians, and contributed to developing an anti-doping test for growth hormone. She holds an Honorary Clinical Lecturer position at University College London, where she researches the impacts of lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise on hormone networks. She is the author of Hormones, Health and Human Potential and editor of Myths of Menopause, as well as a regular keynote speaker at international conferences. Dr. Keay is a member of the British Menopause Society and works on developing a UK menopause support program, InTune. She is a medical advisor to Scottish Ballet and enjoys ballet, swimming, tennis, cycling, and windsurfing.

Where To Find Dr. Nicky Keay:  

• Website: https://nickykeayfitness.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnickykeay
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickykeayfitness
• Books: https://nickykeayfitness.com/new-book/

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