Hormones & Hot Takes
Hormones & Hot Takes Podcast is your weekly reminder that you're not the only one wondering what the heck is going on. Join two women for honest, off-the-cuff conversations about hormones, motherhood, health, relationships, personal growth, aging, and the realities of modern womanhood. No experts. No perfection. Just real conversations, lots of laughs, and the hot takes we're all thinking.
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The Lies We Believe About Ourselves... And How They Quietly Shape Our Lives
07/14/2026
The Lies We Believe About Ourselves... And How They Quietly Shape Our Lives
What if the biggest thing holding you back... ...isn't your past? What if it's the story you've been telling yourself about your past? In this episode, we dive into one of the most honest conversations we've had yet. From toxic relationships and heartbreak to trauma, healing, and motherhood, we're talking about how the thoughts we believe about ourselves quietly shape our identity, our relationships, and the decisions we make every single day. Because sometimes... The hardest person to convince isn't everyone else. It's ourselves. Along the way (because... rabbit trails 🐇), we also talk about: 💔 Why leaving a toxic relationship is only the beginning of healing 🧠 The unhealthy thought patterns we don't even realize we're repeating ❤️ Why you can grieve something that was never healthy to begin with 🤝 The difference between healing and simply surviving ✨ Why two things can be true at the same time 🙌 Learning to move forward without having everything figured out One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation? Just because you've believed something about yourself for years... Doesn't make it true. Healing begins when we're willing to slow down, ask better questions, challenge the stories we've accepted as truth, and replace them with something healthier. We're not therapists. We're not pretending to have all the answers. We're simply two women sharing our stories, what we've learned, where we've failed, what we're still figuring out, and inviting you into the conversation. Because maybe... The freedom you've been looking for starts with one new thought. So grab your coffee... Pull up a chair... And let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together. 🎙️ Topics in this episode Trauma healing • Toxic relationships • Emotional healing • Self-worth • Women's mental health • Mindset • Thought patterns • Healing after a toxic relationship • Personal growth • Motherhood • Faith • Women's wellness • Emotional resilience • Healthy relationships • Hormones & Hot Takes • Real conversations Next week, we're taking this conversation even deeper as we unpack parent relationships, forgiveness, and what it really means to take your thoughts captive. Trust us... you're not going to want to miss this one. Until next time... keep asking questions, keep learning, and let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together. ⚠️ Fair warning: We have a tendency to chase rabbit trails. Somehow... They usually lead somewhere worth going.
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We Were Going to Talk About Makeup... Then We Accidentally Started a Podcast
07/13/2026
We Were Going to Talk About Makeup... Then We Accidentally Started a Podcast
We honestly weren't planning to start a podcast that day. We jumped on a Zoom call to catch up, talk about life, and somehow ended up discussing makeup, hormones, nutrition, women's health... and about fifty other rabbit trails. About twenty minutes into the conversation, Lori said... "We should probably just hit record." So we did. And this is what happened. Welcome to Hormones & Hot Takes. This first episode is exactly what this podcast is all about. No script. No fancy studio. No pretending we've got it all figured out. Just two friends having the conversations we were already having anyway... and inviting you to pull up a chair and join us. Somewhere between laughing at ourselves and chasing rabbit trails, we found ourselves asking some pretty big questions about women's health, hormones, aging, nutrition, and all the things we wish someone had told us years ago. In this episode we chat about: ☕ How this podcast accidentally came to life 😂 Why a conversation about makeup turned into... well... everything 💪 Becoming more intentional about what we put in and on our bodies 🔥 Hormones, nutrition, inflammation, and healthy aging 🤔 Why "that's just part of getting older" might not be the whole story 🩸 Women's health topics nobody seems comfortable talking about 🙈 Why we think asking better questions is one of the healthiest things we can do And yes... There are a few conspiracy theories sprinkled in for good measure. We're not here because we have all the answers. We're here because we're curious. We're researching. We're learning. We're laughing through the process. And we'd love for you to come along as we figure this whole womanhood thing out together. So grab your coffee... Pull up a chair... And welcome to the conversation. 🎙️ Topics in this episode Women's health • Hormones • Perimenopause • Menopause • Healthy aging • Hormone balance • Nutrition • Inflammation • Natural wellness • Holistic health • Women's wellness • Midlife health • Faith • Motherhood • Wellness podcast • Hormones & Hot Takes Until next time... keep asking questions, keep learning, and let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together. ⚠️ Fair warning: We have a tendency to chase rabbit trails. Somehow... They usually lead somewhere worth going.
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Welcome to Hormones & Hot Takes
07/07/2026
Welcome to Hormones & Hot Takes
Welcome to Hormones & Hot Takes! We're Lori and Carrie. Two friends who realized we were already having the conversations women needed to hear... so we finally decided to hit record. Every week, you'll pull up a chair while we talk about all the things we wish someone would've told us years ago. Hormones. Perimenopause. Healthy aging. Marriage. Motherhood. Faith. Mindset. Nutrition. Business. Relationships. And all the rabbit trails in between. Some episodes we'll laugh until we cry. Some episodes will challenge the way you think. Some episodes we'll bring in incredible experts. And some days it'll simply feel like you're sitting around the kitchen table with two friends, a cup of coffee, and a conversation you didn't even know you needed. We're not trying to be perfect. We're recording this in real life. Lori has four kids, so don't be surprised if you hear little voices in the background every now and then. Life happens around here, and honestly... we wouldn't have it any other way. Our goal isn't to tell you what to think. It's to ask better questions. To challenge what we've always been told. To share what we're learning. To laugh a lot. And to invite you into the conversation. Because the truth is... We're just two ordinary women on a journey to learn how to become healthier physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And we'd love for you to come along with us as we figure this whole womanhood thing out together. So grab your coffee... Pull up a chair... And join us every Tuesday for honest conversations, practical wisdom, plenty of laughs, and probably a few hot takes. We're so glad you're here. Welcome to Hormones & Hot Takes. And one last thing... If you ever see us out in the wild because of this podcast, please come say hi. We would absolutely love to meet you. We'll see you in the first episode. ❤️
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We Were Going to Talk About Makeup... Then We Accidentally Started a Podcast
07/07/2026
We Were Going to Talk About Makeup... Then We Accidentally Started a Podcast
We honestly weren't planning to start a podcast that day. We jumped on a Zoom call to catch up, talk about life, and somehow ended up discussing makeup, hormones, nutrition, women's health... and about fifty other rabbit trails. About twenty minutes into the conversation, Lori said... "We should probably just hit record." So we did. And this is what happened. Welcome to Hormones & Hot Takes. This first episode is exactly what this podcast is all about. No script. No fancy studio. No pretending we've got it all figured out. Just two friends having the conversations we were already having anyway... and inviting you to pull up a chair and join us. Somewhere between laughing at ourselves and chasing rabbit trails, we found ourselves asking some pretty big questions about women's health, hormones, aging, nutrition, and all the things we wish someone had told us years ago. In this episode we chat about: ☕ How this podcast accidentally came to life 😂 Why a conversation about makeup turned into... well... everything 💪 Becoming more intentional about what we put in and on our bodies 🔥 Hormones, nutrition, inflammation, and healthy aging 🤔 Why "that's just part of getting older" might not be the whole story 🩸 Women's health topics nobody seems comfortable talking about 🙈 Why we think asking better questions is one of the healthiest things we can do And yes... There are a few conspiracy theories sprinkled in for good measure. We're not here because we have all the answers. We're here because we're curious. We're researching. We're learning. We're laughing through the process. And we'd love for you to come along as we figure this whole womanhood thing out together. So grab your coffee... Pull up a chair... And welcome to the conversation. 🎙️ Topics in this episode Women's health • Hormones • Perimenopause • Menopause • Healthy aging • Hormone balance • Nutrition • Inflammation • Natural wellness • Holistic health • Women's wellness • Midlife health • Faith • Motherhood • Wellness podcast • Hormones & Hot Takes Until next time... keep asking questions, keep learning, and let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together. ⚠️ Fair warning: We have a tendency to chase rabbit trails. Somehow... They usually lead somewhere worth going.
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I Thought I Was Losing My Mind... It Was Perimenopause.
07/07/2026
I Thought I Was Losing My Mind... It Was Perimenopause.
Ever found yourself standing in the middle of the room wondering why you walked in there? Snapping at your kids for absolutely no reason? Feeling exhausted, anxious, achy... and wondering if you're just supposed to accept that because you're getting older? Yeah... Let's talk about that. In this episode, Carrie shares her personal journey through perimenopause and the symptoms that completely caught her off guard. From brain fog and anxiety to joint pain, irritability, and wondering if she was literally losing her mind, we dive into the things so many women experience but rarely talk about. Along the way, we also chase a few rabbit trails (because... us 🤷♀️), including: ☕ Lori's adventures in single mom mode while her husband is away 😂 The beautiful chaos of raising kids and why motherhood is the only job where success means working yourself out of a job 🧠 The symptoms of perimenopause that nobody warned us about 🔥 Brain fog, anxiety, joint pain, mood swings, body temperature changes, and why "you're just getting older" might not be the whole story 💊 Carrie's experience with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the difference it made 🤔 Why we're learning to ask better questions instead of simply accepting "that's normal." One thing you'll quickly learn about us... We're not here to tell you what to do. We're here to have honest conversations, share our experiences, bring in experts, and encourage you to become your own best advocate. Because if we've learned anything... It's that women deserve more than, "That's just part of getting older." We'd love for you to join us as we figure this whole womanhood thing out together. So grab your coffee... Pull up a chair... And let's talk about perimenopause. 🎙️ Topics in this episode Perimenopause • Women's hormones • Hormone health • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) • Menopause • Brain fog • Anxiety • Joint pain • Healthy aging • Women's wellness • Midlife health • Motherhood • Women's health • Hormones & Hot Takes • Wellness podcast • Faith • Real conversations
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Your Body Is Talking... Are You Listening?
07/07/2026
Your Body Is Talking... Are You Listening?
How many times have you told yourself... "I'm just getting older." "I'm probably just stressed." "This is just part of being a woman." What if your body has actually been trying to tell you something all along? In this episode, we continue our conversation about hormones, perimenopause, and healthy aging, but we go even deeper into something every woman needs to hear: Start paying attention to your body. We talk about why so many women ignore the warning signs, how we're learning to become our own health advocates, and why there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to hormones, nutrition, exercise, or aging well. Along the way... because it's us... We also wander into conversations about: 💪 Why strength training changed Lori's body faster than she ever expected 🥩 High-protein nutrition, whole foods, and why calories aren't the whole story 🧠 The mental battle of perfectionism and why "all or nothing" keeps so many women stuck 🔥 Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), birth control, and learning to ask better questions 🚶♀️ Walking, consistency, and why small daily choices matter more than perfect plans ❤️ Why becoming healthier isn't about chasing a number on the scale... it's about creating a life where you actually feel good again. One thing you'll hear us say over and over... We're not here to tell you what you should do. We're here to remind you that you know your body better than anyone else. Ask questions. Do your research. Advocate for yourself. And don't settle for "that's just part of getting older" if you know something doesn't feel right. Because becoming healthier doesn't happen overnight. It happens one intentional decision at a time. So grab your coffee... Pull up a chair... And let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together. 🎙️ Topics in this episode Perimenopause • Women's health • Hormone health • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) • Healthy aging • Midlife wellness • Brain fog • Inflammation • Women's wellness • Nutrition • High-protein diet • Strength training for women • Walking for health • Birth control • Hormones • Menopause • Mindset • Perfectionism • Holistic health • Hormones & Hot Takes Until next time... keep asking questions, keep learning, and let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together. ⚠️ Fair warning: We have a tendency to chase rabbit trails. Somehow... They usually lead somewhere worth going.
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