Roundtable Talk: Embracing Your Badass Self - A Guide to Aging with Confidence with Elle Russ & Dr. Amie Hornaman
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Release Date: 07/22/2023
Quick Hits: From Breast Cancer to Bone Health: The Uncharted Territory of HRT & Chronic Diseases in Menopause with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Listen to the full peptide here: Download on Apple and on your favorite podcast platform. Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today’s clip comes from one of our most replayed conversations. Today we're talking about the crucial world of women's hormonal health with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth from the Boulder Longevity Institute. We discuss how hormonal imbalances impact everything from chronic disease to daily vitality. We also demystify hormone replacement therapy, emphasizing its importance beyond just reproductive...
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The Mental Health Crisis No One Is Linking to Hormones with Dr. Louise Newson
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Why are so many of us blindsided by anxiety, depression, rage, or even suicidal thoughts in midlife? And why are hormones so often left out of the conversation? I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Louise Newson, a UK-based GP and menopause specialist, to talk about something far too many women experience in silence—mental health struggles during perimenopause and menopause. We dive deep into what’s really happening in the brain when estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone start to fluctuate or decline. Could your low mood, brain fog, loss of confidence, or even a new ADHD diagnosis be...
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Copper Peptides & Exosomes: The Skin Regeneration Breakthrough for Women Over 40
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Have you looked in the mirror lately and wondered, when did my skin change like this? In this episode, I’m joined by Debbi Barber (founder of Vitali Regenerative Skincare) and Dr. Jordan Plews (a stem cell scientist and co-founder of Xytogen Biotech) to unpack what’s really happening to our skin in midlife—and what we can actually do about it. Is it just aging… or is there something deeper going on at the cellular level? We dive into copper peptides (GHK-Cu) and exosomes—what they are, where they come from, and why they might be the future of regenerative skincare. Can you really...
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The Hormone–Histamine Connection Doctors Aren’t Talking About
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
In this Hormone Hotline episode, I’m answering a powerful question about estrogen HRT, histamine intolerance, and mast cell activation during perimenopause and long COVID. Why do histamine flares explode when hormones start shifting? Is estrogen really the villain—or is something deeper driving the chaos? I share my own long battle with histamine hives, food reactions, and hormone swings—and what finally moved the needle. Why do so many women get worse on a low histamine diet over time? Could unstable estrogen levels be more triggering than estrogen itself? And what role does...
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Quick Hits: The New Science of Midlife Fat Gain + The Top Strategies for Menopause Weight Loss with Dr. Bill Campbell
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today’s clip comes from one of our most replayed conversations. Listen to the full episode here: Itunes: Are you navigating the tricky waters of midlife weight gain and menopause? Ever wondered why traditional dieting methods seem to fail during this transition? Join us as we unravel the secrets of menopause weight loss with fat loss expert Dr. Bill Campbell, who has a new passion of understanding fat loss specifically in midlife women. Discover the hormonal shifts...
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The Gut–Vagina–Brain Connection: The Hidden Reason Women Lose Libido After 40 with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Vaginal dryness, recurrent infections, low libido...why are we told this is “just hormones” and something we have to tolerate? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, founder of the International Pause Institute, and we unpack what’s really happening down there during perimenopause and menopause. Could your symptoms be tied to your gut? Your brain? Your stress levels? We dive deep into the vaginal microbiome and why so many women struggle with yeast infections, UTIs, and painful sex—sometimes for years. Is estrogen the whole answer? Why do probiotics sometimes fail? And...
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Quick Hits: The Women's Hormone Masterclass: A Deep Dive Into Testosterone, Dutasteride, SHBG, & Menopause Weight Gain with Dr. Kyle Gillett
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Download the full episode on or on your favorite podcast platforms. In this quick hits I sit down with Dr. Gillett, to exam the complex world of women's hormones today. We'll be focusing on androgens like testosterone, DHEA, and dihydrotestosterone, and their profound impact on female health. Dr. Gillett provides insights on the role of binding globulins, hormone replacement therapy, and the interplay between insulin and androgens. We also discuss the challenges of menopausal weight gain, the benefits of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, and practical strategies anyone can use for...
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Am I in Perimenopause? How to Tell What Phase You’re In
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
If you had told me at 40 that perimenopause would turn my world upside down, I would’ve laughed. As a nutritionist specializing in women’s hormones, I thought I had it handled. So why did I gain 15 pounds, lose my sleep, and feel like a stranger in my own body? In this episode, I’m sharing what I wish someone had told me before the storm hit. Why are so many intelligent, health-conscious women still confused about where they are in perimenopause? Why are we being offered antidepressants, birth control, or told we’re “too young” instead of getting real answers? I break down the...
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Quick Hits: Navy SEAL Health Hacks: Sleep, Peptides, Psychedelics, Brain Health, and Hormones with Dr. Kirk Parsley
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today’s clip comes from one of our most replayed conversations. If you want the full episode, check the link in the description below. In this quick hits episode you will hear a clip from my interview with Dr. Kirk Parsley — former Navy SEAL physician and one of the leading voices in sleep optimization — to unpack what chronic sleep deprivation is really doing to your body. We dive into: Why Ambien and common sleep medications can damage long-term brain and hormonal health...
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The Peptide Revolution: GLP-1s — What Works, What’s Hype, What’s Risky with Jay Campbell
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Jay Campbell—five-time international bestselling author, founder of BioLongevity Labs, and one of the original voices in the peptide world—is here to unpack what’s really going on behind the GLP-1 explosion. Are these drugs miracle tools or misunderstood villains? And why are so many smart people still getting them wrong? We go way beyond the hype and fear, diving into microdosing, metabolic repair, thyroid changes, and why dosing may be the make-or-break factor. Could peptides actually rewire the brain, quiet food noise, and permanently improve metabolism? And what happens when midlife...
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Dr. Amie Hornaman “The Thyroid-Fixer”, is host to the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer™, with listeners around the globe. She is
the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization with transformational, proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction and support people in returning to full health. Dr. Amie is also the creator of The Fixxr™ Supplement line with revolutionary, proprietary supplements that are changing the lives of many people. Ultimately, she is a woman on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back. https://dramiehornaman.com
Elle is a world-renowned thyroid health expert, master life coach, and a #1 bestselling author with a degree in Philosophy from The University of California at Santa Cruz. She has helped thousands of people worldwide reclaim their health through her book, The Paleo Thyroid Solution, her online courses and find confidence with her book Confidence as Fuck. Elle has been an admired leader in the paleo, primal, ancestral health industry for a decade. Elle coaches people all over the world - helping them achieve goals and dreams and improving their health. She offers online courses and free masterclasses to empower people to become the best version of themselves. www.elleruss.com
In this episode:
• How societal constructs and personal journeys shape the experiences we go through.
• What the personal journeys of both guests look like.
• Secrets to staying ageless.
• The joys of growing older, and the idea that every wrinkle tells a tale of wisdom, and every grey hair is a badge of honor.
• Hormone replacement therapy and the potential benefits and risks that are associated with it.
• How progesterone creams, testosterone creams, DHEA, and pregnenolone can impact our wellbeing.
• The importance of understanding your body’s unique needs.
• Societal pressures, self-identity, and authenticity as experienced throughout the aging process.
• The role of alcohol on health as we age.
• Feeling pressured to maintain a youthful appearance.
• Different approaches to weight loss, including why strength training can be so impactful.
• The physical and mental health benefits of different creams.
• What can be done to fix irregular periods and hormonal balance.
• Personal experiences from witnessing testosterone therapy.
• Ways that bio-identical hormones prevent cardiovascular disease.
• The role that hormones play in perimenopause.
• How estrogen dominance can lead to thyroid issues.
• Creating a healthy balance between embracing aging and taking care of ourselves.
• Pros and cons of looking "natural" or "overdone.”
• Experiences with Botox.
• How hormones can help women age in a graceful way.
• The risks associated with drinking alcohol as we age and exactly how it can impact our health.
• Midlife being a time of spiritual shifting, and the difficulties women face during this transition.
• The importance of embracing who we are and the life lessons that come with age.
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