Hump Day Hormones

🔥 "Am I losing my mind, or is this just PMS…again?" If you've found yourself suddenly feeling anxious, moody, or just "off" in your late 30s or 40s, it might not be what you think—it could be perimenopause creeping in.

This week, we are diving deep into the reality of perimenopause with my lifelong BFF, Laura, as she shares her personal journey navigating the unexpected, frustrating, and totally confusing symptoms of this transition.

🚨 Here's the truth: Many women start experiencing perimenopause 10 years before menopause! We're talking in their mid-late 30s to early 40s—but because symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, insomnia, and brain fog are often mistaken for PMS, depression, or even stress, many providers fail to recognize the hormonal shift at play. And let's not even get started on the hot flashes, weight changes, and exhaustion that sneak in, too!

💡 In this episode, we're breaking it all down:

✔️ What perimenopause really is & when it starts

✔️ The surprising first symptoms (hint: it's not just hot flashes!)

✔️ Why anxiety and mood swings are often dismissed as PMS

✔️ What you should do before, during, and after this transition

✔️ How to advocate for yourself when your doctor isn't listening

If you've ever thought, "Why do I feel so different?"—this episode is for YOU. It's raw, relatable, and packed with the info you need to take control of your health. Chances are, you'll feel like we're talking about YOUR life!

💬 Got questions? We'd love to hear from you! Drop a comment on our socials or email us!

Did you know Kegels aren't the ultimate solution to pelvic health? 🤯

This week on Hump Day Hormones, we're honored to be joined by Beth Anne Travis and Bethany Blake, esteemed certified pelvic floor specialists from Arkansas Pelvic Health.

They're here to debunk common myths and take us on a deep dive into the intricate connection between hormones and pelvic health. Because let's be real—pelvic floor issues aren't just about weak muscles, and they should never limit your lifestyle!

From painful intercourse, incontinence, and postpartum recovery to the often-overlooked role of hormones, we're breaking it all down. Did you know that estrogen plays a significant role in the strength and function of your pelvic floor? Or that hormonal shifts from pregnancy, menopause, and even birth control can impact your bladder, bowel, and sexual health?

Beth Anne and Bethany walk us through real solutions beyond Kegels, including:

💡 Pelvic floor therapy tailored to your specific needs

💉 Trigger point dry needling to relieve pelvic pain

🩸 Blood flow restriction therapy to improve strength and recovery

✨ Pessary fitting for pelvic organ support

Whether you're navigating postpartum changes, menopause, or just want to improve your pelvic health, this episode is packed with practical, empowering information.

Tune in now and learn how your hormones and pelvic floor are more connected than you think! Don't miss out on this empowering episode. 🎧

HRT & Cardiovascular Protection — The Heart of the Matter

Let’s clear something up once and for all:

Heart disease — not breast cancer — is the leading cause of death in women.

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the relationship between estrogen and cardiovascular health, including:

🫀 Why heart disease risk rises sharply after menopause

🧠 How estrogen protects blood vessels and cholesterol balance

⏰ Why timing matters when it comes to HRT

⚖️ Oral vs. transdermal estrogen — and how each affects the heart

🪑 Why estrogen may act like a “seatbelt” for your cardiovascular system

❌ The risks of starting hormones too late — not too early

This is not fear-based medicine.

This is evidence-based, woman-centered education that every midlife woman should hear.

Are Your Hormones Gaslighting Your Thyroid?

The Thyroid–Hormone Connection All Midlife Women Should Understand.”

If you’ve ever been told:

✨ “Your TSH looks perfect!”

while you’re over there freezing, exhausted, gaining weight, losing hair, foggy, anxious, or constipated…

This episode will change EVERYTHING.

Today, we’re breaking down:

💥 Why thyroid labs can look “normal” while your cells are starving for T3

💥 How estrogen dominance, low progesterone, and stress affect thyroid conversion

💥 Why perimenopause shifts you toward reverse T3

💥 How your gut, liver, and muscle mass control thyroid activation

💥 The nutrients your thyroid MUST have to function

💥 Why many women need more than a TSH test

We explain the science in real-woman language — no med school required.

Just answers. Just validation. Just truth.

If you’re tired of feeling dismissed or misunderstood… this episode is your permission to dig deeper.

Season 2, Episode 51 of Hump Day Hormones is here — and this one is WILD.

Have you suddenly become “allergic to life”?

Sneezing out of nowhere… flushing after one sip of wine… itching… bloating… random anxiety… sinus drama… reactions to foods you’ve eaten forever?

You're NOT imagining it — your hormones and histamines are in a full-blown loop together.

This week, we break down:

🔥 Why histamine sensitivity skyrockets during perimenopause and menopause

🔥 What MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) actually is

🔥 Why wine, tomatoes, leftovers, or charcuterie suddenly wreck you

🔥 Why “hormone chaos” = mast cell chaos

🔥 How histamine triggers can mimic panic attacks or hot flashes

🔥 The estrogen → histamine → estrogen loop no one talks about

🔥 The role of progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol in calming (or firing up) mast cells

Plus, we talk symptoms across:

✔ Skin

✔ Gut

✔ Respiratory

✔ Heart rate & blood pressure

✔ Brain fog & mood

✔ Temperature regulation

And most importantly…

💡 What you can actually do to calm the histamine storm

—from supplements to foods to medications to hormone regulation.

If you’ve ever felt like your body is “overreacting” to EVERYTHING lately… this is the missing puzzle piece.

Did you know estrogen affects more than your mood and metabolism?

It actually influences your airways, voice, and hearing! 🎤👂

As estrogen levels drop, mucous membranes dry out, your voice may change, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus) can increase.

In Episode 50 of Hump Day Hormones, ENT specialist Dr. H. Graves Hernsberger joins us to explain why menopause can feel like “allergies that never go away” — and what you can do about it.

This week, we’re stepping out of our Head-to-Toe Menopause Series for something big — one of the most important updates in women’s health in more than two decades.

On November 10, 2025, the FDA officially removed the black-box warning from hormone therapy. If you’ve ever felt confused, scared, or dismissed when asking about HRT… this episode will feel like justice.

We break down:

• Why the black-box warning was added in 2002

• The huge misunderstandings from the original WHI study

• What current research actually shows about the safety and benefits of hormone therapy

• The difference between oral vs. transdermal hormones

• The truth about breast cancer risks

• Why starting HRT under age 60 or within 10 years of menopause matters

• How this change empowers women and clinicians moving forward

You’ll learn why this decision is long overdue, what it means for your health, and why it may finally open doors for women to get the relief they’ve been denied for far too long.

If you’ve felt unheard, unsupported, or scared away from hormone therapy — this episode is your green light to start the conversation again.

Resources Mentioned:

– FDA Fact Sheet (email us for a copy)

– Episode 33: “HRT After 65”

Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — and share with a friend who needs to know the real story about hormones and menopause.

As always, nothing in this episode is medical advice. Talk with your provider about what’s best for you.

It’s time to get to the root of the problem — literally. 💇‍♀️

This week on Hump Day Hormones, we’re diving into The Hairy Truth About Menopause and Hair Loss.

From hormonal shifts to nutrient deficiencies, we’re breaking down what’s really behind thinning hair — and what you can do to strengthen those strands from the inside out. 💪

💡 Hint: Estrogen, iron, and stress all play a bigger role than you think.

It’s time to get to the root of the problem — literally. 💇‍♀️

This week on Hump Day Hormones, we’re diving into The Hairy Truth About Menopause and Hair Loss.

From hormonal shifts to nutrient deficiencies, we’re breaking down what’s really behind thinning hair — and what you can do to strengthen those strands from the inside out. 💪

💡 Hint: Estrogen, iron, and stress all play a bigger role than you think.

Ever wonder why menopause can bring brain fog, mood changes, or even migraines? Chelsea Presson, APRN joins us on this episode as we break down how shifting hormones impact memory, mental clarity, and mood - and share science-backed ways to support your brain through the transition.