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Is It Perimenopause or Stress? Learn How to Understand Your Hormones with Nat Kringoudis

Food Matters Podcast

Release Date: 04/02/2025

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Confused by changes in your body in your 30s or 40s?  Heavier or lighter periods ๐Ÿฉธ, irregular cycles ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ, night sweats ๐Ÿ˜“, anxiety ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ, mood swings ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜Š, or trouble sleeping ๐Ÿ˜ด could be signs of perimenopause, the natural transition before menopause.

 

Join host Laurentine ten Bosch on the Food Matters Podcast for an insightful conversation with leading women's health expert, Nat Kringoudis ๐ŸŒŸ. Nat, a highly respected healthcare practitioner specializing in women's health โ™€๏ธ, natural fertility ๐ŸŒฑ, and hormone balance โš–๏ธ, brings her extensive knowledge from degrees in Health Sciences ๐Ÿ”ฌ, Chinese Medicine โ˜ฏ๏ธ, and Acupuncture ้‡็ธ, and her experience helping thousands at her Melbourne clinic, The Pagoda Tree ๐ŸŒณ.

 

As the bestselling author of "Fertilise Yourself" and "Eat Fat, Be Thin", and co-host of The Wellness Collective podcast ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ, Nat is passionate about empowering women with a deeper understanding of their bodies and cutting through the noise of hormone myths ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ.

 

In this episode, Nat provides crucial insights into understanding hormone imbalances during perimenopause, offering clarity โœจ and practical guidance to help you navigate this significant life stage with confidence ๐Ÿ’ช.

 

You will discover: 

  • Why women are experiencing perimenopause symptoms earlier than they might expect ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‘ตโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉ

  • How stress ๐Ÿ˜ฉ and elevated cortisol levels significantly impact sex hormones ๐ŸŽข hormonal imbalance and can exacerbate perimenopause symptoms ๐Ÿ˜“

  • Natural solutions ๐ŸŒฟ for perimenopausal relief ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒธ

  • The importance of being curious about your symptoms ๐Ÿค”, tracking your cycles ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ, and paying attention to what your body is saying ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ’–

  • The power of protein ๐Ÿ’ช, fiber ๐Ÿฅฆ, and key supplements ๐Ÿ’Š during perimenopause ๐ŸŽ

  • And so much more! โœจ

 

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