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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What No One Tells Women About Hormones, Aging & Finding Yourself
08/18/2026
What No One Tells Women About Hormones, Aging & Finding Yourself
What do you wish someone had told you about being a woman? In this honest, unfiltered episode of Hormones & Hot Takes, we’re talking about the realities of womanhood that too often go unspoken—from changing hormones and brain fog to aging, self-care, faith, identity, and the pressure to hold everything together. We explore: Why women feel guilty for prioritizing themselves How hormones can affect mood, sleep, energy, memory, weight, and confidence What it means to advocate for your own health The complicated messages women receive about femininity and independence Why aging doesn’t mean losing yourself How every season can bring you closer to the woman you were created to be Our experiences with 75 Hard and finally prioritizing our health This is the conversation we wish we could have overheard years ago—real, raw, imperfect, and full of hot takes. 💬 What is one thing you wish someone had told you about womanhood, hormones, or aging? Share it in the comments. Subscribe to Hormones & Hot Takes for honest conversations about women’s health, motherhood, faith, relationships, personal growth, and real life without the polished facade. This episode shares personal experiences and opinions and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your individual health needs. #HormonesAndHotTakes #WomensHealth #Perimenopause #WomenOver40 #HormoneHealth #HealthyAging #SelfCareForWomen #ChristianWomen
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Can God Rewire Your Brain? The Neuroscience of Trauma, Faith & Healing | Dr. Deb Gold
08/11/2026
Can God Rewire Your Brain? The Neuroscience of Trauma, Faith & Healing | Dr. Deb Gold
What if healing your trauma isn’t just emotional or spiritual—but neurological, too? In this powerful episode of Hormones and Hot Takes, we sit down with Dr. Deb Gold to explore the fascinating intersection of faith, neuroscience, trauma healing, neuroplasticity, identity, and biblical truth. Dr. Deb joins us to talk about her new book, Wired for Redemption: God Created Neuroscience to Heal Trauma and Restore Identity, and shares how understanding the way God designed the brain can change the way we think about healing, purpose, and becoming who we were created to be. And at 75 years old, Dr. Deb has a message every woman needs to hear: God is not finished with you. After losing her husband, Dr. Deb found herself facing the temptation to believe that this chapter of her life was over. Instead, she applied the neuroscience principles she teaches, shifted her mindset, stepped into a new season of purpose—and wrote a book. In this episode, we dig into: 🧠 How trauma can impact the brain, body, and identity ✝️ The connection between neuroscience and biblical principles 🔥 How Jesus’ restoration of Peter offers a powerful picture of trauma reprocessing 💭 Neuroplasticity, renewing your mind, and taking thoughts captive 🌿 Healing generational trauma and breaking cycles for future generations 🙏 Prayer, fasting, stillness, and learning to recognize God’s voice ❤️ Letting God—not your past, age, failures, or circumstances—define your identity ✨ Why it is NEVER too late to step into your God-given purpose Dr. Deb also walks us through the story of Peter’s denial and restoration through the lens of neuroscience, explaining why the charcoal fire matters and how she sees Jesus replacing an association of failure and trauma with love, purpose, and a new commission. This conversation gets deep—and a little nerdy—in the best possible way. If you’re a Christian woman navigating trauma recovery, hormone health, emotional healing, grief, mindset shifts, midlife, faith, identity, or finding your purpose in a new season, this episode is for you. Healing isn’t only about what happened to you. It’s also about who you’re becoming. 🎙️ Subscribe to Hormones and Hot Takes for honest conversations about women’s hormones, health, healing, faith, trauma, motherhood, womanhood, and the topics women deserve to be talking about. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What part of this discussion challenged or encouraged you most? Drop it in the comments. And if you have a question you’d like us to ask Dr. Deb in a future episode, leave it below! 📖 FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: Wired for Redemption: God Created Neuroscience to Heal Trauma and Restore Identity — Dr. Deb Gold 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future episodes of Hormones and Hot Takes. #HormonesAndHotTakes #WiredForRedemption #DrDebGold #TraumaHealing #Neuroscience #ChristianWomen #FaithAndScience #Neuroplasticity #RenewYourMind #GenerationalTrauma #ChristianPodcast #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #FaithBasedPodcast #TraumaRecovery
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Your Brain Is Keeping You Stuck (And Most Women Don't Know Why) | Dr. Deborah Gold
08/04/2026
Your Brain Is Keeping You Stuck (And Most Women Don't Know Why) | Dr. Deborah Gold
Your reactions aren't random...your brain may simply be repeating what it learned years ago. In this powerful conversation, Lori and Carrie sit down with psychologist Dr. Deborah Gold to uncover how trauma silently affects relationships, parenting, confidence, finances, identity, and even the way we think about ourselves. You'll discover: ✔ Why healing isn't just emotional—it's neurological ✔ Why you keep reacting the same way even after you've "moved on" ✔ How trauma shapes your self-talk ✔ The science behind "taking every thought captive" ✔ Practical techniques to calm your nervous system in minutes ✔ Why it's never too late to rewire your brain Whether you're healing from childhood wounds, betrayal, divorce, or simply wondering why you feel stuck, this episode offers hope, practical tools, and encouragement. ✨ Healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about becoming who you were created to be. 👇 We'd love to hear from you: What is ONE truth you're choosing to believe about yourself today? Subscribe for more real conversations about hormones, healing, relationships, faith, motherhood, and women's wellness. 🎙️ Topics in this episode Women supporting women • Trauma Healing • Mental Health • Neuroplasticity • Self Worth • Healing Journey • Motherhood • Faith • Hormones and hot takes #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #Neuroplasticity #SelfWorth #HealingJourney #Motherhood #Faith #WomenSupportingWomen #HormonesAndHotTakes 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
08/04/2026
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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Your Body Is Talking... Are You Listening?
08/03/2026
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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The Cruelest Thing Women Do to Each Other... And It Has to Stop
07/28/2026
The Cruelest Thing Women Do to Each Other... And It Has to Stop
Have you ever felt judged by another woman? Maybe it was because of how you parent. How you feed your kids. How you look. How you work. Or maybe it was simply because you asked a question. We've all been there. In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about something that's quietly hurting women everywhere... Women judging other women. Lori shares the story of being publicly criticized by complete strangers while simply trying to survive a day at the zoo with her kids. That experience sparked a much bigger conversation about motherhood, comparison, compassion, and why we make assumptions about people whose stories we don't know. Along the way... because this is Hormones & Hot Takes... We also wander into conversations about: ❤️ Why compassion should always come before criticism 👩👧 The invisible weight so many moms are carrying 💭 How social media and Facebook groups can either build women up... or tear them down ✨ Why every woman's journey with health, motherhood, hormones, healing, and life looks different 🤝 How community becomes powerful when we stop competing and start encouraging 🥩 A few rabbit trails into nutrition, healthy aging, and why it's never too late to start taking care of yourself Our hope is that this episode reminds you of something simple... You never know what another woman is carrying. Before you judge... Choose kindness. Choose curiosity. Choose compassion. Because the woman standing in front of you may simply need someone to remind her... You've got this. So grab your coffee... Pull up a chair... And let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together. 🎙️ Topics in this episode Women supporting women • Mom guilt • Motherhood • Parenting • Women's mental health • Judgment • Compassion • Kindness • Personal growth • Women's community • Healthy aging • Women's health • Faith • Healing • Self-worth • Encouragement • Hormones & Hot Takes • Real conversations 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.
07/28/2026
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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What If Every Thought You Have Isn't Telling You the Truth?
07/21/2026
What If Every Thought You Have Isn't Telling You the Truth?
Have you ever caught yourself thinking... "I'm not enough." "I'm a terrible mom." "I'm never going to get past this." "Everyone else has it figured out except me." But what if... Those thoughts aren't actually telling you the truth? In this episode, we continue one of the most meaningful conversations we've had so far as we unpack forgiveness, childhood wounds, healing, and one of the most practical tools that's changed both of our lives: Taking our thoughts captive. We talk about how our childhood experiences shape our expectations, why our parents often loved us with the tools they had, and how healing begins when we stop expecting broken people to give us what they never received themselves. Along the way (because... rabbit trails 🐇), we also dive into: ❤️ Why forgiveness doesn't excuse what happened... but it can set you free 🧠 The stories we tell ourselves after trauma and how they quietly shape our lives 👩👧 Parent relationships, unmet expectations, and learning to extend grace without ignoring truth ✨ Why you're only responsible for your side of the street 🙏 What it actually means to "take every thought captive" and why that one verse completely changed the way we see ourselves 💛 How asking better questions can help you break unhealthy thought patterns and begin healing One thing we hope you'll walk away with is this... Just because you've thought something about yourself for years... Doesn't mean it's true. Sometimes healing starts with one simple question: "Is this actually true... or have I just believed it for so long that it feels true?" We're not here because we've mastered this. We're here because we're still practicing it. Still growing. Still learning. Still catching ourselves when those old thought patterns creep back in. And 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 have a conversation. 🎙️ Topics in this episode Taking thoughts captive • Negative thought patterns • Women's mental health • Emotional healing • Forgiveness • Childhood trauma • Parent relationships • Self-worth • Faith • Personal growth • Toxic relationships • Healthy mindset • Women's wellness • Healing journey • Hormones & Hot Takes • Real conversations One challenge we're leaving you with this week... The next time you catch yourself thinking something negative about yourself... Pause. Ask yourself... "Have I taken this thought captive?" It just might change everything. 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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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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