As busy women with Iron Deficiency Anemia, energy seems to always be in short supply. We know there are several things we can do to boost our energy, but in today’s episode, we’re specifically discussing hormones. Hormones play a huge role in our level of energy and during certain stages of our lives, these hormones change, leaving us with an imbalance we just don’t know what to do with. Kylie Pinwill joins me today to talk about these hormone changes, imbalances, and how nutrition can help us gain our energy back.
Kylie Pinwill is a clinical nutritionist, speaker and host of The Hormone Hub podcast with over 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry. She works with women in their 40’s and beyond who are feeling lethargic, struggling with weight gain, bloating and hot flashes, to balance their hormones and reset their metabolisms so they can feel happier and more confident in their own skin.
No matter what stage you are in in life, perimenopause and menopause are an experience we will all have in our own unique way. These changes are temporary and believe it or not, there is a lot to look forward to!
Show Notes:
[1:41] - Welcome to the show, Kylie! Kylie shares what she does and who she serves.
[2:56] - Coming from the fitness industry, Kylie realized that the bigger impact was in nutrition rather than in the gym.
[4:09] - Kylie began in kids’ nutrition but learned that she was more passionate about working with mothers.
[5:44] - Perimenopause is something that is not something that is often talked about and many women don’t really know anything about it.
[6:49] - Tiredness and gaining weight are the biggest indicators of perimenopause.
[7:44] - When you haven’t had a menstrual cycle in a year, you are in menopause. But what is perimenopause? It works a lot like puberty.
[9:02] - There are huge surges of estrogen but we feel the most impact from the drops of progesterone.
[10:18] - Typically, there is a lot going on during this time of a woman’s life, which causes further exhaustion.
[12:06] - As we get closer to menopause, we have less estrogen and progesterone.
[14:04] - What do periods look like during perimenopause?
[16:07] - We know our own normal, which means that we don’t tend to talk about possible problems that could be caused by hormonal imbalance.
[17:27] - Medical options are helpful, but the foundation of nutrition and exercise is crucial. There is no magic pill.
[18:50] - Testing hormones does not indicate a problem because they change everyday. Kylie explains why going off of signs and symptoms is better.
[20:08] - What is the difference between normal and optimal when it comes to hormones?
[21:57] - From a hormonal perspective, women with IDA need thyroid support.
[23:06] - There are several symptoms to look for and a domino effect with thyroid concerns.
[24:17] - Go for the best quality food you have access to. Kylie works with women on finding the right balance on each plate.
[25:42] - If we are not absorbing the nutrients from our food, we’re missing the mark.
[26:34] - Iron deficiency can’t be solved by a supplement alone.
[27:43] - Our changing hormones affect how we absorb nutrients from food.
[28:35] - What information can a food sensitivity test provide for women?
[31:14] - Support is also important. Kylie has a group and community called The Well Balanced Woman which is holistic, individualized, group support for women in perimenopause.
[33:06] - When your blood sugar is supported, your energy returns. This is a quick turnaround.
[34:56] - The Hormone Healthy Foods is a free resource Kylie provides to help balance meals and hormones.
[36:27] - Kylie is also the host of The Hormone Hub Podcast, which Asia will be speaking on soon as well!
[38:16] - Remember that this period of your life is temporary. Kylie and Asia discuss what they are looking forward to.
Kylie’s Resources:
- Hormone Healthy Foods
- Website
- Kylie Pinwill Nutrition Facebook Page
- Instagram @kyliepinwill_hormonehub
- The Hormone Hub Support Group
- The Hormone Hub Podcast