Could optimizing your testosterone levels as a woman be the missing piece to improving your sleep, mood, and libido?

In this episode, I’m joined by OB-GYN, integrative women’s health expert, and author Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz for a powerful conversation about botanicals, hormones, and the menopause symptoms women should stop ignoring. We talk about how herbs like ashwagandha, rhodiola, black cohosh, Siberian rhubarb, saffron, and passion flower may support sleep, mood, hot flashes, blood sugar, and nervous system regulation. Most importantly, we dig into why symptoms like severe hot flashes, night sweats, and sexual dysfunction are not just annoying midlife inconveniences, but important signals your body is asking you to address.

What you’ll learn:

(00:00) Experiencing sexual or orgasmic dysfunction can act as a crucial early warning signal for underlying heart disease.

(00:10) Hot flashes and night sweats originate in the brain and can serve as major red flags for cardiovascular disease and dementia.

(01:44) Utilizing a clinically studied form of urolithin A helps renew mitochondrial health to improve muscle strength and function.

(02:41) Constant hunger and cravings often stem from a gut issue where cells lack the short-chain fatty acids needed to regulate appetite.

(06:04) Over thirty percent of conventional pharmaceuticals originate from the botanical world and traditional medicine.

(12:07) Starting with adaptogens like ashwagandha or rhodiola provides a gentle, powerful entrance point for managing nervous system and sleep issues.

(12:58) Siberian rhubarb acts as a selective estrogen receptor modulator to target brain and bone health without activating proliferation in the uterus or breast.

(16:25) Overcoming menopausal sleep issues requires evaluating lifestyle choices, blood sugar stability, and helpful botanicals like passion flower and saffron.

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