Q&A With Karen: Hormonal Bloating, Breakthrough Bleeding, Adverse Reactions to Progesterone , When to Change Your HRT Regime, Tirzepatide for Short Term Weight Loss, Peptide Calculations and More!
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Release Date: 06/28/2025
The Histamine Hack, PMDD, and Progesterone Sensitivity: What's Really Going On
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
If you've been on social media lately, you've probably seen it: women swearing that a combo of Pepcid and Claritin, ordinary histamine blockers, gave them their life back during the worst days of their cycle. It sounds too simple to be real, and honestly, it kind of is. But the reason it's working for some women and doing absolutely nothing for others is the whole story, and it's a story almost nobody is explaining correctly. In this episode, I sit down with one of my all time favorite guests, Dr. Liz Bartman, to go deep into progesterone sensitivity, PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and...
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Quick Hits: Decoding Fibroids: Unmasking Causes & Effective Solutions
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. This weeks quick hit we are jumping right into a very important topic: uterine fibroids. Maybe you have experience with fibroids, or maybe you do not even really know what they are yet. Either way, this is a conversation every woman should understand. Fibroids are incredibly common. It is estimated that up to 75 to 80 percent of women may...
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Pellets, Periods, and Not Giving a Damn: A Midlife Hormone Roundtable with Dr. Amie Hornaman & Elle Russ
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
This is not just a conversation about hormones. It is a conversation about what it means to age as a woman in a culture that is obsessed with youth, terrified of wrinkles, and wildly uncomfortable with female power after 40. In this roundtable episode, I sit down with Dr. Amy Horniman and Elle Russ to talk about the very real physical, emotional, and identity shifts that happen as women move through perimenopause and menopause. We get into everything from early perimenopause symptoms, thyroid issues, SHBG, testosterone, progesterone, estrogen, libido, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, pelvic floor...
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Quick Hits: The Testosterone Replacement for Women Conundrum: Libido Highs and Hair Loss Lows with James O'Hara
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. James O'Hara is a family nurse practitioner who utilizes a utilizes an integrative approach to health which combines lifestyle interventions, appropriate supplementation, and medications when indicated to empower patients to feel better and live longer, healthier lives. Today we're speaking with James about testosterone replacement for women plus...
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The Truth About Female Desire, Orgasms, and Sex That We Were Never Taught with Dr. Sally Greenwald
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
If you've ever wondered why you don't want your husband to walk through the door and rip your clothes off anymore, this episode is for you. If you've ever quietly believed something was wrong with you because you don't orgasm easily, or at all, this episode is for you too. I sat down with Dr. Sally Greenwald, a board-certified OB/GYN with specialized training in menopause medicine, and what she shared genuinely stopped me in my tracks. We were taught to protect ourselves from pregnancy and disease. We were never taught how our bodies actually work. No one explained the difference between the...
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Quick Hits: The Hidden Influence of Sunlight and Circadian Rhythm on Blood Sugar & Metabolism
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. With Dani's guidance, we're exploring how simple changes in light exposure and grounding can revolutionize metabolic health, particularly for those grappling with conditions like PCOS, hypoglycemia, acne, or weight loss resistance. Dani shares her personal journey and expert insights on how morning sunlight can reset circadian rhythms, enhance...
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Part 3 The Midlife Stress Crash: What Your Midlife Breakdown Is Actually Trying to Tell You
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
You've made it to part three, and this is the one that ties everything together. If parts one and two left you with a clearer picture of your stress system and your sleep, this episode takes you somewhere deeper: into your thyroid, your brain chemistry, and a layer of midlife that almost nobody talks about on a podcast about hormones. I'm breaking down why your thyroid and your adrenal system are locked in a relationship that most doctors never explain, and why a normal TSH does not mean your thyroid is actually working. Then we go into your neurotransmitters. Serotonin, dopamine, GABA, the...
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Why You Struggle to Build Muscle in Midlife (Even If You're Doing Everything Right) with Liz Plosser
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
You're eating "pretty well." You're moving your body. So why does it feel like your muscle is disappearing and your effort isn't paying off the way it used to? In this episode, I sit down with Liz Plosser, former editor-in-chief of Women's Health and a woman who has spent her entire career reporting on health and fitness, to talk about what changes in midlife and why the old rules stop working. Then we go deep on amino acids, what they actually are, why your body becomes less efficient at using them as estrogen declines, and why an essential amino acid supplement might be one of the smartest,...
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Part 2 The Midlife Stress Crash: Why Midlife Women Wake Up at 3 AM and Can’t Fall Back Asleep
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
If you are exhausted all day, wired at night, and waking up between 2:00 and 4:00 AM with your heart pounding and your brain suddenly wide awake, this episode is for you. Because midlife sleep issues are rarely just about needing more progesterone or taking a melatonin gummy. They are usually a sign that a whole system is asking to be recalibrated. In this episode, I go deeper into the sleep side of the midlife stress puzzle and break down what may actually be happening beneath the surface. In this episode: Why so many women in midlife feel exhausted all day but wide awake at night Why...
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Part 1 The Midlife Stress Crash: Why You Feel Wired, Tired, Anxious & Done
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
If you are waking up between 2:00 and 4:00 AM, lying there wide awake with your heart beating a little too fast and your mind solving every problem in your life, this episode is for you. Because this is not just about bad sleep. It is about what happens when the hormonal, adrenal, and nervous system shifts of midlife collide with the stress load most women are already carrying. And for a lot of women, this is the moment they stop feeling like themselves. In this episode, I do a deep dive into what is actually happening beneath the surface when women in perimenopause and menopause start feeling...
info_outlineAre you navigating the stormy seas of menopause? Wondering how to tackle bloating and breakthrough bleeding? Curious about the mysteries of hormone therapy and why traditional treatments may not work for everyone? This second-part Q&A episode is packed with real-life stories and expert advice to answer your questions!
Ever wondered how hormone levels, thyroid function, and gut health intertwine during menopause? What about the innovative strategies that can help with weight loss resistance? Discover why personalized solutions are key to thriving through hormonal shifts and learn how to biohack your way to better health.
From managing stress-induced hormone fluctuations to the unexpected role of melatonin, this episode has it all. What adjustments can you make to your hormone replacement therapy during stressful times? And how can peptides help in your weight loss journey? Dive into these topics and more!
In this episode, we uncover:
- How hormone imbalances can cause bloating, plus how to address them effectively.
- Why personalized hormone therapy is crucial for women with unique health challenges.
- How innovative peptides can help overcome weight loss resistance and enhance results.
- Why adjusting hormone therapy during stress is vital for managing menopause symptoms.
- How melatonin plays a multifaceted role in menopause beyond just aiding sleep.
Don't miss out on these transformative insights. Tune in now to empower your journey through menopause and discover solutions that truly work for you!
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Your host:
Karen Martel
Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert