Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. She has the unique situation of being licensed to practice medicine in over half the country, so you now have the ability to work with a functional physician virtually. She is the host of The Functional Gynecologist Podcast; where she shares her wisdom and knowledge with women everywhere to reclaim their health. She is also a keynote speaker, mentor, wife, mom, and grandma! By incorporating functional medicine into her women’s health practice, she is able to provide women with the tools they need to optimize their health and happiness, which, in turn, allows those women to pursue their purpose in life. In this episode;  why gynecologists and endocrinologists don't understand perimenopause and menopause. why Dr. Tabatha decided to leave mainstream medicine and become a functional gynecologist synthetic hormones versus bioidentical the dangers of birth control pills finding the right research to prove hormones are safe and why you have to be careful looking at some of the studies. why women are choosing to stay on their HRT for life and are they safe? side effects of losing your hormones the impact of stress on hormones as you age the impact of gut health on your estrogen metabolism how to optimize your body for HRT and more! https://www.drtabatha.com/  Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido?  Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately.   Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here.  Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

How to Optimize Your Journey Through Perimenopause & Beyond with Dr. Tabatha Barber

Welcome to The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel – your personal invitation to a world of hormone health, sustainable weight loss, holistic well-being, and embracing life's stages with a big old dose of vitality and confidence. (Remember, we used to go by The Other Side of Weight Loss – just in case you're wondering!)

Meet Karen Martel, your go-to gal, a Certified Hormone Specialist and a total pro when it comes to women's hormones and busting through weight loss resistance. From dealing with all the craziness that comes with midlife to embracing the strength that comes with age, she's here to be your trusty sidekick through thick and thin.

Our mission? Well, it's pretty simple: we're here to dish out practical solutions to those hormone-related puzzles that can drive you crazy, especially when perimenopause and menopause roll around. Expect to hear advice you can actually put into action, insights from the pros, and conversations that might just blow your mind.

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 Today I’m examining the debate surrounding progesterone cream and its effectiveness in hormone replacement therapy. I’ll challenge popular misconceptions and fearmongering about its inability to protect the uterine lining by citing scientific studies and listening to expert opinions. Sharing personal stories and clinical experiences, you’ll hear a balanced perspective on progesterone cream's role in treating menopause symptoms and fostering hormonal balance. Let’s explore this controversial topic and shed light on the science and stories behind this useful cream. In this episode:  How progesterone cream's effectiveness in hormone replacement therapy sparks debate among practitioners. Why blood serum levels may not accurately indicate progesterone's protective effects on the endometrium. How saliva and capillary blood spot testing might better reflect tissue levels of progesterone. How topical progesterone differs from oral progesterone in terms of metabolite production and neurosteroid sensitivity. Why individual responses to progesterone cream can vary. How misinformation about progesterone cream can negatively impact women's health choices. Why more research on bioidentical hormones and hormone testing methods is necessary for informed decisions. How progesterone cream's natural-like processing aligns with the body's own hormone management. Why some women may need to cycle their progesterone use for optimal effectiveness. Testimonials from renowned medical professionals that support the use of progesterone cream. Why open discussion and sharing of clinical experiences can enrich the understanding of HRT practices. How progesterone cream has been used safely in various HRT protocols without increasing uterine cancer risk. Why the lack of comprehensive studies necessitates reliance on clinical wisdom for HRT recommendations.    Sponsors Sleep 8 Go to www.eightsleep.com/hormone and get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep. Use coupon code HORMONE. The CAROL Bike CAROL Bike was developed with leading exercise researchers to deliver the shortest, most effective workouts. Get $100 off your CAROL BIKE with coupon code HORMONE. Listen to the episode I did with Ulrich Dempfly on The CAROL BIKE on The Hormone Solution. Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. https://bioptimizers.com/hormone  Get 10% of your purchase with coupon code HORMONE. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

MythBusters: Separating Fact from Fiction on Progesterone's Efficacy

Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll whisk you away on a nostalgic journey through the highlights of her past conversations, giving you a taste of the wisdom, insights, and laughs shared by our incredible guests. Don't worry if you find yourself craving more; we've got you covered with links to the full episodes in our show notes.  Listen to the full episode here; https://karenmartel.com/end-suffering-transform-your-life-with-byron-katie/   In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression, rage, and self-loathing, Byron Katie woke up one morning to a state of constant joy that has never left her. She realized that when she believed her stressful thoughts, she suffered, but that when she questioned them, she didn't suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Her simple yet powerful process of inquiry is called The Work.  Eckhart Tolle says, "Byron Katie's Work is a great blessing for our planet." Time magazine calls Katie "a spiritual innovator for the new millennium."  The Work consists of four questions and the turnarounds, which are a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe. When you question a thought, you see around it to the choices beyond suffering.  Katie has been bringing The Work to millions of people for more than thirty years. Her public events, weekend workshops, five-day intensives, nine-day School for The Work, and 28-day residential Turnaround House have brought freedom to people all over the world.  Byron Katie's books include the bestselling Loving What Is, I Need Your Love—Is That True?, A Thousand Names for Joy, and A Mind at Home with Itself. For more information, visit www.thework.com. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Quick Hits: End Suffering & Transform Your Life with Byron Katie

 Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson is a thought leader in functional medicine, with an emphasis on hormones, nutrition, digestion, and intimacy.    Berkson was a distinguished hormone scholar at a world-renowned estrogen think tank at Tulane University because she wrote one of the first breakthrough books on endocrine disruption).     Dr. Berkson has taught re-licensing seminars to professionals (MDs, pharmacists, chiropractors, NDs, acupuncturists, nutritionists) and formulated the first female nutraceutical line for physicians in the U.S. and now Biotic’s first female line (Receptor Detox, Hormone Balance & Protect).     Berkson is often a keynote at prestigious medical and pharmaceutical symposium.     Berkson is credited with the in-depth knowledge of Estrogen Vindication and has an eBook on Hormones for Breast Cancer Survivors at DrLindseyBerkson.com.     In this episode, we dive into the often misunderstood world of estrogen hormone replacement therapy with Dr. Berkson. We debunk myths, particularly those about estrogen's links to cancer and serotonin, and discuss the protective roles of hormones like progesterone and testosterone. We cover the evolution of hormone therapy, address individualized dosing, and explore how hormones interact with nutrition and lifestyle for optimal health. In this episode:  Estrogen myths that have been perpetuated by figures like Dr. Joseph Mercola. Why accurate, science-based information on natural hormone therapy is crucial for women's health. Addressing misconceptions about estrogen's link to cancer and serotonin. Why estrogen is not solely responsible for inducing cancer growth, contrary to popular belief. How progesterone and testosterone are often overlooked yet play protective roles in hormone balance. Why individualized hormone dosing is essential for optimal hormone therapy outcomes. How innovative uses of estrogen therapy can benefit breast cancer patients and overall health. Why understanding hormone receptors and metabolism is so important in HRT. How nutrition and lifestyle interplay with hormones to impact health. Why a one-size-fits-all approach to hormone dosing can potentially be harmful. The upcoming CME course on hormones that Dr. Berkson is involved with. Why collaboration with oncologists is important when administering estrogen to breast cancer patients. How estrogen supports metabolism and may reduce type 2 diabetes risk. Why high-dose oral progesterone can lead to issues like depression and breast tissue inflammation. How current research suggests estrogen may protect against breast cancer, challenging past beliefs.    Watch the webinar "Let's Talk Estrogen" here. Register for Dr. Lindseys Hormone Course Everything Hormones Sponsors: Go to https://neurohacker.com/HORMONE to try Qualia Senolytic with a 100 day money back guarantee, and code HORMONE will get you 15% off your first order. Try LMNT and claim your FREE gift! Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase. https://DrinkLMNT.com/KarenMartel Try Timeline's Urolithin A (500mg of Mitopure) and Face Products at https://www.timelinenutrition.com/karenmartel, use coupon code HORMONE for 10% off. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Estrogen Has Been Vindicated! Estrogen HRT & Its Crucial Role in Breast Cancer Prevention with Dr. Lindsey Berkson

Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll whisk you away on a nostalgic journey through the highlights of her past conversations, giving you a taste of the wisdom, insights, and laughs shared by our incredible guests. Don't worry if you find yourself craving more; we've got you covered with links to the full episodes in our show notes.  We all know that alcohol is not good for us but do you really know what it is doing to your body? What about what it is doing to your hormones and metabolism? Have you ever thought about what it is doing to your kids the people around you?  In this episode, I explore the many consequences of having a few drinks to a lot of drinks. I share with you my own struggles with alcoholism and why ultimately I had to quit.  Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/alcohol-is-it-worth-it/   Sponsors Try Metabolism Fixxer by Amie Hornaman get 10% off your order with coupon km10 here. https://dramiehornaman.com/en-ca/collections/supplements/products/metabolism-fixxr?sca_ref=2644648.3i8YjQH9Xd Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Quick Hits: Alcohol...Is It Worth It?

 Jessica Brennan, started in the fitness industry 10 years ago as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, realized early on that achieving health goals went beyond physical activity. This realization led Jessica to pursue certifications in nutrition, hormone specialist, and gut health specialist, aiming to address health challenges holistically.     Working closely with Karen at Hormone Solutions, Jessica is dedicated to sharing her expertise with women globally. Her areas of expertise include bodybuilding, women’s hormone health, personalized nutrition, peptide therapy, and chronic illness management.     Jessica is with me this time to discuss our one-year anniversary of being on weight loss peptides. We also created our weight loss peptide group about a year ago which, in addition to our own experiences, has provided us many different points of view on the ups and downs that members face. We’ll share personal stories and lessons learned from our community of over 200 members, discussing the use of GLP-1 peptides, strategies for minimizing side effects, and the importance of muscle preservation. We also get into how peptides can improve sleep, athletic performance, and hormonal balance. In this episode:  How weight loss peptides and hormone optimization can transform wellness and fitness goals. Optimizing peptide regimens to minimize side effects and prevent muscle loss. Why holistic health approaches are crucial for long-term wellness beyond just weight reduction. Why addressing foundational health practices enhances the success of hormonal treatments. How hormone balance plays a crucial role in weight control and muscle preservation, especially during menopause. Why effort and the right mindset are non-negotiables for achieving fitness goals. How the CAROL Bike can aid in maximizing workout efficiency while using peptides. Why women should progress beyond comfort zones in weightlifting for muscle development. How peptides synergize with training, emphasizing workout efficiency for busy individuals. Why long-term peptide use may be necessary for ongoing health maintenance and weight management. How guilt associated with medication for weight control should be reframed as a preventive health measure. How GLP-1 agonists impact the immune system, mental health, and metabolic functions. Tirzepatide’s positive influence on thyroid function. How addressing hormonal imbalances in conjunction with weight loss efforts leads to better outcomes. Why community support can be transformative in the health and fitness journey.   Join the Women's Weight Loss Peptide Program TODAY! Tirzeaptide starts at $169 a month for a 10 mg vial!  Todays Sponsors: Sleep 8 Go to www.eightsleep.com/hormone and get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep. Use coupon code HORMONE. The CAROL Bike CAROL Bike was developed with leading exercise researchers to deliver the shortest, most effective workouts. Get $100 off your CAROL BIKE with coupon code HORMONE. Listen to the episode I did with Ulrich Dempfly on The CAROL BIKE on The Hormone Solution. Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. https://bioptimizers.com/hormone  Get 10% of your purchase with coupon code HORMONE. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

How to Optimize Your Journey Through Perimenopause & Beyond with Dr. Tabatha Barber

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