This episode we’re joined by the incredible Maryon Stewart, a global pioneer in natural hormone rebalancing and women's health advocate. Maryon drops serious wisdom about how women can navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond—without relying on HRT. We talk all about phytoestrogens, nutritional deficiencies, and how small, science-backed changes in diet and lifestyle can lead to huge shifts in how we feel.

Whether you're just starting to notice changes or deep in the menopause journey, Maryon’s natural hormone rebalancing protocol (NHRP) offers a roadmap to feeling vibrant again. We go deep into what’s actually happening in our bodies, what the research shows, and why the medical community still isn’t fully caught up. This is the conversation we wish we’d had years ago—so don’t miss it!

 

Episode Highlights:

[0:00] - Intro to Maryon Stewart and her revolutionary work on menopause
 [4:50] - What the FEMMAR community offers and why real-time research updates matter
 [9:13] - How the NHRP was born and what makes it unique
 [14:26] - Breaking down the Natural Hormone Rebalancing Protocol (NHRP)
 [17:21] - Understanding phytoestrogens and how they mimic estrogen naturally
 [21:07] - Can you really go through menopause without HRT?
 [24:52] - What phytoestrogens actually are and how they work
 [28:22] - A look at the diet: what to eat, how to eat, and making it easy
 [32:27] - Belly fat at midlife: why it happens and what to do about it
 [34:14] - Post-menopausal zest, community support, and long-term vitality
 [41:30] - How the medical world is responding and FEMMAR’s growing impact
 [45:32] - Where to find Maryon, her community, and free resources

 

Links and Resources:

Femmar - website and community sign-up https:femmar.com Free Phytoestrogens Food Guide - download from Femmar.com (https://www.femmar.com/newsletter-downloads) 

Femmar.Hormonal.Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femmar.hormonal.health/?hl=en

Maryon Stewart BEM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryon-stewart-bem-b806634/ 

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