Wired, anxious, and sleepless - sound familiar? Dr. Greg explores how a hidden hormone shift could be driving those feelings. In this episode, he reveals the crucial role of progesterone — your body’s natural “brake pedal” that helps you stay grounded and calm.

You’ll learn how progesterone balances estrogen, why modern stress and environmental toxins deplete it faster than ever, and what you can do to naturally support your body’s own production.

Key Takeaways:

• Progesterone is essential for calm, sleep, and emotional balance

• Modern stress and toxins accelerate progesterone depletion

• Low progesterone can cause that “wired but tired” feeling

• Practical steps to help your body restore natural progesterone levels

Hormone Symptom Tracker: https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/forms?f=6807f2f8c009a18d7c98e558

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Keywords: perimenopause symptoms, hormone balance, women’s health podcast, functional medicine, Dr Greg Mongeon, bioidentical hormones, menopause support, hormone therapy, gut health, detox for women

Feeling like you’re snapping at everyone lately? Dr. Greg breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of perimenopause - the emotional turbulence that can make you feel like a stranger in your own body. It’s not “just hormones” or “just stress.” Often, it’s your body signaling that it’s running low on pregnenolone - the “mother hormone” that supports progesterone, cortisol, DHEA, and more.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why your emotional resilience feels drained, what’s happening inside your body when that tank runs low, and how to start restoring your sense of calm, balance, and connection.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotional volatility during perimenopause is often linked to pregnenolone depletion

• Pregnenolone acts as the foundation for other key hormones

• Low pregnenolone can trigger survival-mode responses like irritability and anxiety

• Supporting hormone production helps rebuild calm, energy, and clarity

Initial Eval Link: ⁠https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/bookings?s=62290cf8c925874c9b56b394&step=date ⁠

Hormone Symptom Tracker: ⁠https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/forms?f=6807f2f8c009a18d7c98e558⁠

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Keywords: perimenopause symptoms, hormone balance, women’s health podcast, functional medicine, Dr Greg Mongeon, bioidentical hormones, menopause support, hormone therapy, gut health, detox for women

Welcome to The Dr. Greg Show! In this episode, Dr. Greg Mongeon shares the truth about perimenopause, hormones, and how stress, toxins, and lifestyle impact your body. Learn why common symptoms - like weight gain, anxiety, low sleep quality, and short cycles - are signals, not signs of failure.

Dr. Greg draws from 25 years in functional and hormone medicine to help women find balance and clarity through practical, science-based steps.

Timestamps

– Intro: Why perimenopause hits harder today
– The real root of “everything’s fine” symptoms
– Toxic load, stress, and nutrient depletion
– Dr. Greg’s personal story and training
– The comeback plan: understanding your hormones
– Why symptoms are signals, not failures
– How to reclaim balance and confidence
– What’s coming next on The Dr. Greg Show

Initial Eval Link: https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/bookings?s=62290cf8c925874c9b56b394&step=date

Hormone Symptom Tracker: ⁠https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/forms?f=6807f2f8c009a18d7c98e558⁠

Subscribe for weekly insights on hormones, gut health, detox, and women’s wellness. Got a question or want to inquire about becoming a patient? Send a message to our team! Email us at [email protected].

Keywords: perimenopause symptoms, hormone balance, women’s health podcast, functional medicine, Dr Greg Mongeon, bioidentical hormones, menopause support, hormone therapy, gut health, detox for women