Today’s episode kicks off a multi-part series focused on…perimenopause!

Perimenopause affects women as early as mid to late thirties, and it’s commonly known as a ‘second puberty’ (not super appealing, right?!) Many women don’t know when this ‘shift’ happens for them, and they have NO idea the wide range of symptoms that can occur during perimenopause!

I’m breaking down why key hormones like estrogen and progesterone significantly fluctuate, why ovarian function tends to go a bit ‘offline’, how stress levels can exacerbate symptoms, what happens when your adrenal glands and thyroid take a ‘hit’, and more.

There’s no getting around this perimenopausal transition, BUT, it doesn’t have to be absolute hell, or something you’re bound to suffer though! I want to encourage you to do your own research, and get a personalized strategy that fully supports YOU through this natural phase of life.

Our Fueled & Free team would be honored to walk alongside you + help you thrive during perimenopause and beyond. Learn more about working with us HERE!

Episode Recap:

• Why you should be testing your hormones and checking blood work at LEAST 1x/year once you’re in your mid to late thirties {3:07}
• Results from MY recent Dutch test {5:24}
• What the transition into menopause *actually* looks like {9:13}
• Hormonal changes during puberty + why perimenopause is like a ‘second puberty’ {16:07}
• The importance of supporting your hormones post-birth control {22:42}
• Why your ovarian function is like a WiFi signal + the impact on progesterone {25:32}
• What the second phase of perimenopause looks like + why estrogen may fluctuate dramatically during this time {28:15}
• How stress disrupts hormonal communication during perimenopause + the critical role the adrenals play {32:13}
• Why a ‘sluggish’ thyroid can result during perimenopause {34:02}
• Why your perimenopausal experience does NOT have to be miserable {35:12}
• 3 categories that women typically fall into when struggling with perimenopause {37:20}
• Accepting the fact that change IS coming + embracing change & supporting yourself {42:07}

Links & References:

• Ep. 43 | Our experience with mold exposure this summer, supporting your body during mold exposure, symptoms of mold illness
• Ep. 23 | Estrogen Dominance & the Link to PMS Symptoms, Weight Gain & Gut Issues, Root Causes + Where to Start to Fix It
• Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition
• Learn more about working with our team by visiting our website
• Send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com