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Are you between the ages of 35-50, have endo, and just been feeling a little “off” or “different” lately? In this candid and eye-opening episode, we welcome back functional nutritionist Molly for a deep dive into perimenopause (what it is, how it intersects with endometriosis, and what you can start doing today to support your body through this transition).

Molly first joined us back on Episode 54 (September 2024) to share her personal health journey, including her stage four endometriosis diagnosis and successful excision surgery. Now she's back to talk about the next chapter: navigating perimenopause, something she's currently living through firsthand and helping clients navigate.

In this episode, we cover:

• What perimenopause actually is and why it can start as early as your mid-30s
• The three stages of perimenopause and what to expect at each one
• The surprising overlap between endo symptoms and perimenopause symptoms (and how to tell them apart)
• How fluctuating estrogen and progesterone affect your ligaments, mood, sleep, anxiety, and more
• Why perimenopause has been called "the second puberty"
• The role of minerals in midlife hormone health
• What HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing is and why it can reveal what standard blood work misses
• Common mistakes women make in perimenopause 
• The truth about protein, blood sugar balance, and why eating more can actually help you lose weight
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormones — what endo warriors need to know before going that route

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Molly's first episode: Episode 54 (September 2024)
• Instagram: @goodforyoufd
• Website: www.goodforyoufood.net

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