Ever feel like your body’s changing and no one gave you the memo? In this candid and empowering episode, we unpack the often-overlooked realities of perimenopause—what’s really happening with your hormones and why it can feel like everything from your mood to your memory is shifting. We dive into how this phase of life impacts sleep, mood, memory, libido, and long-term health. Dr. Jones also breaks down the latest thinking on hormone replacement therapy, clears up common misconceptions, and shares how supportive tools like seed cycling can offer natural relief.

If you’re navigating perimenopause or want to prepare for it with clarity and confidence, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

* What your hormones are really doing in every decade

* The truth about HRT from a doctor’s perspective

* How perimenopause affects mood, sleep, memory, and libido

* The top chronic diseases women face and their hormonal ties

* How seed cycling can support you through perimenopause

* And more…

Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, author and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dubbed the “Queen of Hormones,” Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women's health and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health (MPH), was one of the first to become board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE), and is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). She was the first Medical Director for Precision Analytical (the DUTCH Test), the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health and was on Under Armour’s Human Performance Council. She co-hosted the highly popular show, the Root Cause Medicine Podcast that has over 10 million downloads and now hosts her own, Hello Hormones podcast. 

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