Is it really perimenopause, or just stress, habits, and thyroid shifts at play? In this episode, Erin is debriefing her 6-month thyroid and hormone protocol experiment.

After noticing changes in mood, cycle irregularities, fatigue, and PMS, she decided to run a full panel of labs, including thyroid markers, sex hormones, a DUTCH test, and a GI-MAP stool test.

Erin breaks down exactly what her labs revealed, the protocols she implemented, and the results she’s experienced that have shifted her energy, mood, and cycles.

Her biggest takeaway? Protocols aren’t one-size-fits-all. With the right testing, lifestyle shifts, and targeted support, you can move from feeling “off” to feeling like yourself again.

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In this episode:

• Why a “normal” TSH doesn’t always mean your thyroid is working optimally, plus the key marker Erin found functionally low
• Erin’s favorite supplements to support thyroid conversion, adrenal resilience, and hormone balance
• Why lifestyle habits, stress, and resiliency matter just as much as labs when addressing hormone health
• The surprising supplement Erin stopped and what she replaced it with that made a “night and day” difference
• Why so many people assume “hormone protocol” automatically means HRT – that’s not always the case!

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Episode 357: Before You Jump to HRT - What Your Perimenopause Symptoms Might Really Mean

Episode 368: Perimenopause Isn’t Just About Hormones: What Every Perimenopausal Woman Should Know Before Starting HRT with Dr. Deanna Minich 

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