Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

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• 64: Perimenopausal Rage: Why Your Anger Feels Louder in Perimenopause 26.06.2026 17min

  Depression and anxiety? Yeah, those get all the research and all the press. But nobody wants to talk about the simmering, seething rage that is just under the surface. The anger that comes out of nowhere. The irritation that is 10 times more than you expected. The feeling of I wish somebody would, because you are ready to pop right off. And the worst part is that most women going through it think they are the only one. I dug into the Reddit boards for this one and found hundreds and hundreds of comments from women all talking about rage. And what was so striking is how many of them did not expect it. They think something is uniquely wrong with them. They feel crazy, ashamed, and completely blindsided by an anger they cannot explain and cannot control.  So we are going to talk about it. What is actually happening in your brain when perimenopausal rage hits, why it is not the same as PMDD even though they overlap, and what you can actually do about it whether you are ready for hormones or not. What's Discussed: (0:00) Why perimenopausal rage is one of the most common and least talked about symptoms of perimenopause and what hundreds of women on Reddit had to say about it (1:10) How perimenopausal rage is different from PMDD and why that distinction matters for what you do about it (3:56) Why progesterone is the first hormone to decline and what that does to the GABA brake system in your brain (4:46) How estrogen volatility disrupts every feel-good neurotransmitter simultaneously including serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin (6:27) What blood sugar, gut health, sleep, and movement have to do with the rage and why addressing them matters more than most women realize (9:07) What actually helps including progesterone, L-theanine, passionflower, GABA supplementation, boundaries, and when to consider hormone therapy (13:47) Why the rage is almost never just one thing and why addressing all of the above together is what actually moves the needle You are not crazy. You are not broken. And you absolutely do not have to stay rageful if you do not want to. This episode gives you the biological explanation you have been looking for and the practical options to actually do something about it. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones
• 63: Louann Brizendine : The Brain-Hormone Conversation Every Woman Needs Before Menopause 23.06.2026 46min

  Brain fog, low libido, poor sleep, and suddenly having zero patience for the things you used to tolerate are usually treated like separate problems. Or worse, women are told it is just stress, aging, or "normal." But what if a lot of those symptoms are not random? What if they are starting in your brain? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Louann Brizendine to talk about what actually happens to the female brain during perimenopause and menopause. We kick things off with the brain and sex, go deeper into testosterone, then walk through brain fog, glucose, estrogen, hormone therapy timing, dementia risk, sleep, caffeine, alcohol, and why "no" really can be a complete sentence in this next phase of life. Dr. Louann Brizendine is a neuropsychiatrist, founder of the Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic at UCSF, and one of the leading voices in female brain science. She completed her neurobiology degree at UC Berkeley, graduated from Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency at Harvard. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The Female Brain, The Male Brain, The Upgrade, and the upcoming book Your Brain on Menopause. What's Discussed: (00:21) Why the brain belongs in the hormone conversation and why libido starts there. (06:42) How testosterone replacement can help some women, why dosing matters, and what to know before giving up on it. (17:40) What actually happens in the brain during perimenopause and menopause. (26:38) What women need to know about dementia risk, genetics, estrogen, sleep, caffeine, alcohol, and lifestyle. (38:21) Why menopause can bring more boundaries, authenticity, and that "no is a complete sentence" energy. If you have ever felt foggy, forgetful, disconnected from sex, restless at night, or completely unlike yourself and wondered if this is just who you are now, please listen to this episode. Your brain is not boring, and it is definitely not separate from your hormones. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones   Find more from Dr. Louann Brizendine Website: louannbrizendine.com/  Instagram: @louannbrizendine    Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.
• 62: Helmut Schmutz: The Histamine-Hormone Link on Why Your Body Feels Allergic to Everything in Perimenopause 16.06.2026 1t 7min

  Histamine is all over social media right now, and for good reason. Women are taking over-the-counter antihistamines and noticing that their PMS, PMDD, sleep, allergy symptoms, and perimenopause symptoms are improving. But that also brings up the bigger question: why would something we usually associate with allergies have anything to do with hormones? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm talking about the hormone-histamine connection and the gut enzyme most people are still not talking about: DAO. We get into the difference between blocking histamine symptoms with antihistamines and actually helping the body break histamine down in the gut, why estrogen swings can make histamine symptoms louder, and why things like wine, fermented foods, avocado, spinach, alcohol, medications, and birth control can all affect the histamine picture. I'm joined by Helmut Schmutz, one of the original developers behind DAO supplementation and an expert in histamine intolerance, diamine oxidase, and the science behind DAO activity. Helmut explains how DAO works locally in the small intestine, why timing matters, why enzyme activity is not the same as simply listing an amount on a label, and why women in perimenopause may need to understand histamine in a much bigger way than "I have allergies." What's Discussed (01:05) Why histamine is suddenly being connected to PMS, PMDD, sleep, allergies, and perimenopause symptoms. (02:06) What DAO actually does in the gut and why it is different from taking an antihistamine. (08:07) Why histamine symptoms can show up as more than itchy skin, runny nose, or seasonal allergies. (11:48) Why perimenopause can make women more sensitive to foods, alcohol, allergies, and "random" reactions. (18:48) The drain-and-faucet analogy that explains why your histamine bucket can overflow. (28:23) The high-histamine foods and drinks that may surprise you, including some foods usually labeled "healthy." (52:22) How birth control, nutrient depletion, and hormone shifts may affect DAO and histamine tolerance. If you have ever felt like your body suddenly turned on you in your 40s, especially with foods, wine, allergies, sleep, anxiety, migraines, or hot flashes, this episode will help you understand the histamine connection you may not have been taught to look for. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Thank you to our sponsors: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to https://omnediem.com/chfmdl, explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off.  Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Helmut Schmutz:   OmneDiem: omnediem.com/ Instagram:@omnediem  Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• 61: Low Estrogen Symptoms You Didn't Know Were Connected to Your Hormones 12.06.2026 13min

  Skipped periods, hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, dry everything, and yes, even itchy ears. These are the symptoms women are told to chalk up to stress or aging, when the real story is often a drop in estrogen that nobody bothered to investigate. I dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Hello Hormones, where I walk through the 10 warning signs of low estrogen every woman should know. I also talk about why estrogen impacts everything from your sleep and mood to your gut, your gums, and your inner ear balance, when to suspect estrogen as the root cause versus something else, and what to actually do if these symptoms sound like you. What's Discussed: (1:02) The hot flash myth that has 20-year-olds being dismissed by their OBs. (2:49) The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and why your big toe might ache. (3:45) How estradiol drives REM and deep sleep and why progesterone alone won't fix it. (5:28) The depression and anhedonia link most doctors miss before prescribing an antidepressant. (8:40) The weirdest low estrogen symptom of all, itchy ears, ringing, and balance issues.    ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• 60: Dr. Melissa Sonners: Why Women In Perimenopause Need To "Rebrand Self-Care" 09.06.2026 56min

  Women in midlife are told their burnout is a willpower problem. That if they just set better boundaries, did the morning routine, booked the massage, and stopped saying yes to everything, they would feel better. But what almost no one is talking about is that your nervous system is the master control of every hormone in your body, and by the time women hit perimenopause, that system has been stuck in "pedal-to-the-metal mode" for years. In the latest episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Sonners, a mind-and-body alignment expert, chiropractor, and author of the brand new book The Connection Code. After her own brutal battle with neurological Lyme, meningitis, and encephalitis, Melissa rebuilt her entire approach to health and has spent the last decade studying the neuroscience of how women actually come home to themselves. Her work breaks down the brainwaves, the inner voices, and the micro-moments that quietly rewire your nervous system, no hour-long routine required. When self-care starts to become exhausting, it's time to check-in and see if your nervous system is fighting all these years to be heard.  What's Discussed: (01:18) Why self-care needs a rebrand, and what most women are getting wrong about it. (08:09) Why your anxiety and burnout are not personality flaws, they are physiological states. (13:05) Brainwaves explained: the five gears your nervous system runs on every day. (14:58) Why theta, the brainwave of intuition, gets loudest in perimenopause. (16:55) The ego voice that keeps women stuck and how to finally talk back to her. (22:35) The two inner voices every woman has & the one question that tells you which is talking. (29:31) Why your body raises symptoms when you stop listening to its whispers. (37:51) The 20-minute magical morning routine that rewires the nervous system.   Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten: Supercharge your cells in a Sunlighten Sauna. Visit sunlighten.com/partner-savings/ to get $2100 OFF and free shipping.    ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Melissa Sonners: Website: beehive.drmelissasonners.com  Instagram: @beinspiredmama  Facebook: Be Inspired Mama TikTok: @beinspiredmama  YouTube: @beinspiredmama   Podcast:  podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-inspired-mama/  The Connection Code Book: beehive.drmelissasonners.com/the-connection-code/  Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.
• 59: Dr. Amie Hornaman: Why Your "Normal" Thyroid Labs Are Not Telling You Everything 02.06.2026 57min

  The test most doctors use to check your thyroid is not even a thyroid hormone. TSH is a brain hormone, and relying on it alone is how so many women end up with "normal" labs while they feel completely awful. It is a gap that causes most women to never get the full picture of the status of their thyroid. You can be eating clean, working out, doing all the right things, and still gain weight, lose hair, and feel a crushing fatigue that no amount of caffeine can fix. And too often, women are told it is just perimenopause or just aging, when the real story goes much deeper. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, thyroid expert, podcast host, and author of the brand new book The Thyroid Fix:The No Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess and Fat That Won't Budge. Dr. Amie has a gift for making thyroid health make sense, busting the myths most women have been handed, and showing them what optimal thyroid approaches really look like. If you have ever been told your labs are fine while your hair is falling out and your energy is gone, this one is for you. What's Discussed: (02:11) Thyroid myth or fact: your "normal" labs mean your thyroid is fine. (04:31) The medication myth, and why perimenopause can make your thyroid meds stop working. (06:45) The biggest red flags that your thyroid is being undertreated. (08:26) The everyday habits quietly tanking your thyroid. (12:10) Thyropause explained: when your thyroid craps the bed after 40. (16:06) Why the standard TSH test misses the picture, and what to ask for instead. (21:46) Why your body raises reverse T3 and thinks you are lying in the ICU. (25:08) The birth control stat: a 243% higher risk of hypothyroidism.   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Timeline Nutrition: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies.    ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Amie Hornaman: Website: dramie.com  Instagram: @dramiehornaman  YouTube: @dramiehornaman  Facebook: Dr. Amie Hornaman  TikTok: @dramiehornaman  The Thyroid (And Hormone) Fixer Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-and-hormone-fixer-podcast/id1529800263 The Thyroid Fix Book: thyroidfixbook.com    Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• 58: 5 Signs Your Cortisol Is Out of Control (That Nobody Talks About) 29.05.2026 10min

  Cortisol always gets a bad reputation online, but here's the thing: it's not the villain. It's actually essential for your stress response, blood sugar, sleep-wake cycle, and even keeping inflammation in check. The problem isn't cortisol itself. It's what happens when it stays chronically elevated, and your body starts sending signals you've probably been brushing off as "just stress" or "just getting older." In this solo episode, I'll walk you through the five warning signs of chronic high cortisol that most women don't connect to stress at all, including one that directly links to your blood sugar and why that matters more than you think. If you're a woman in midlife and have a gut feel that your cortisol levels are elevated, this episode is exactly where to start. What's Discussed: (0:49) The five warning signs of chronic high cortisol (2:34) Why your weight and face shape might be changing (3:35) The cortisol-insomnia connection most women miss (4:40) Hair loss and the stress delay nobody warns you about (7:23) How cortisol is quietly affecting your blood sugar   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://www.drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://www.drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• 57: Q&A: Your HRT Questions Finally Answered (The Stuff Your Doctor Glossed Over) 26.05.2026 33min

  Every cell in your body has hormone receptors, which means when your hormones are off, nothing works the way it should. And yet, hormone replacement therapy remains one of the most misunderstood and under-explained topics in women's health. The confusion isn't your fault. A lot of it traces back to one study from 2002 that scared an entire generation of doctors away from prescribing hormones, and the ripple effects are still being felt today. In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, Dr. Carrie is answering the questions you actually submitted, the ones your doctor glossed over, the ones nobody's giving you straight answers on, and the ones you weren't sure were okay to ask. If HRT has felt overwhelming or out of reach, this is the episode that changes that. What's Discussed: (4:27) Can supplements replace hormones in full menopause? (7:09) The hysterectomy question that trips everyone up. (11:22) Finding the right HRT provider when your current one won't go there. (15:41) More HRT options than you were probably told about. (20:25) Why HRT is giving you a skin rash and what to do instead. (23:06) Water retention on HRT and how to actually fix it. (24:02) Symptoms vs. labs: how do you know it's actually working? (28:22) Just started BHRT: when should you test? Thank you to our Sponsors! Timeline: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies.  ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://www.drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://www.drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• 56: Connie Zack (Co-Founder of Sunlighten): What Infrared Saunas Actually Do for Perimenopausal Hormones 19.05.2026 1t 4min

  Did you know that the heat in your sauna might not even be the most important part? Most women hear "sauna" and think of sweating buckets, longevity bros, and biohackers. But there is actually a whole spectrum of light energy happening inside an infrared sauna that is doing the real work, and it has a lot to do with your hormones. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten and one of the original pioneers of the infrared sauna industry. With over 25 years of experience studying how infrared light and heat impact the body at the cellular level, Connie breaks down what is actually happening when you step inside, why wavelength matters more than temperature, and what perimenopausal and postmenopausal women specifically need to know. If you have ever wondered whether a sauna is actually worth the hype, or if you have been told to skip it because of your hormones, this one is for you. What's Discussed: (06:41) The number one symptom of perimenopause (and it is not hot flashes) (07:13) Myth buster: why near infrared matters more than red light (10:17) Should you sauna in the morning or at night (17:40) The surprising fact about sweating that changes everything (27:43) Can you sauna in perimenopause if you already run hot (34:36) What near infrared does to your brain and memory (51:04) Infrared sauna vs cold plunge: which one wins for women (54:46) The most underrated benefit nobody talks about Thank You to Our Sponsors! Timeline Nutrition: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies.  Sunlighten: Supercharge your cells in a Sunlighten Sauna. Visit sunlighten.com/partner-savings/ to get $2100 OFF and free shipping.    Studies Mentioned: Core Temperature Study  University of Missouri, Blood Pressure Study  Blood, Urine, and Sweat Study for Detox:  pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21057782/  sunlighten.com/blog/bus-study/    ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Sunlighten: Website: sunlighten.com/  Instagram: @sunlightensaunas Facebook: Sunlighten Saunas YouTube: @SunlightenSaunas Contact no.: +8772920020 Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• 55: Why Progesterone Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think 15.05.2026 7min

  Progesterone is one of those hormones that gets mentioned everywhere but explained almost nowhere, and that gap is costing women a lot. What most women don't know is that progesterone isn't just a fertility hormone.  You have progesterone receptors from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet, which means when levels start to drop, the effects show up everywhere. We're talking worse PMS, heavier periods, anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere, and that lovely 1am wake-up where your brain decides it's time to think about everything you've ever done wrong. In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down the top three things most women don't know about progesterone, including the brain chemistry behind why it's basically your built-in calm-down switch, what actually happens to your levels as you move through perimenopause and into menopause, and why having had a hysterectomy does not mean you're off the hook. If you've been wondering whether progesterone might be part of what's going on for you, this one is a great place to start. What's Discussed: (0:00) The top three progesterone facts most women have never been told. (0:43) Why progesterone is called the pro-gestation hormone and what it does beyond pregnancy. (1:11) The surprising ways progesterone helps if you're still cycling. (1:27) When your body actually makes progesterone and why it's not all the time. (1:51) Why your progesterone levels should be way higher than your estrogen. (2:14) Why progesterone is the first hormone to drop in perimenopause and what that feels like. (2:41) How far progesterone falls once you're fully menopausal. (3:10) The ALLO-GABA connection and why it explains your sleep, anxiety, and irritability. (4:39) When to talk to your practitioner about progesterone replacement. (5:05) The hysterectomy myth Dr. Carrie wants to clear up once and for all. (5:49) Bioidentical progesterone vs. synthetic progestin and why the difference matters.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• Barbara Birke: What No One Tells You About Muscle Loss, Hormones & Strength Training After 40 12.05.2026 50min

  Did you know that the muscle you are losing right now is doing a lot more than changing how you look in the mirror? It is quietly running your metabolism, regulating your blood sugar, protecting your bones, and most women have absolutely no idea. You can be eating well, doing cardio five days a week, and still feel squishier, weaker, and completely frustrated that nothing seems to be working. And it starts earlier than most women realize. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Barbara Birke, holistic health coach and sport scientist with over 25 years of experience helping women over 40 build strength and actually feel good in their bodies again. Barbara has a gift for making this feel completely doable, no matter where you are starting from. If you have ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Where did my muscle go?", this one is for you.   What's Discussed: (00:07) The muscle question every woman over 40 is secretly asking. (01:02) Rapid fire: the one thing you should be doing but probably aren't. (01:54) Is it actually too late to build muscle in menopause? (06:10) The workout habit that's quietly stressing your body out. (08:20) Why muscle is now called the organ of longevity. (10:01) The surprising link between strength training and your pelvic floor. (11:03) How muscle controls your blood sugar without insulin. (11:41) The hormone-like substances your muscle releases to repair your organs. (13:01) Why building muscle has nothing to do with how you look in your jeans. (15:03) Why you feel squishier and it is not just in your head. (16:13) The muscle loss nobody warned GLP-1 users about. (18:10) How to start moving when exercise has never felt like your thing. (21:29) Is it a mindset block or are your hormones actually working against you? (25:02) The real starting point and why pink weights are perfectly fine. (39:35) How much protein women in midlife actually need. (46:06) Where to find Barbara and her course Power and Balance.   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Timeline Nutrition: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies.  Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code DRJONES for 20% OFF. And if they ask how you found them in the survey, tell them Dr. Jones sent you.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:  Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Barbara Birke: Website: www.optimum-you.com/  Instagram: @strongwithbarbara YouTube: @strongwithbarbara Pinterest: @youroptimum  Power and Balance Course: www.courses.optimum-you.com/strength-training-for-women-40-1  Newsletter: www.courses.optimum-you.com/newsletter-opt-in    Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• Andrea Donsky: Phantom Smells, Fatigue, and the Weird Symptoms of Perimenopause 05.05.2026 1t 7min

  When it comes to menopause symptoms, the first thing that comes to mind is hot flashes. But did you know it didn't make it to the top 10 most common symptoms of menopause based on Andrea Donsky's research and surveys? In fact, 9 out of the top 10 are brain and mental health related, think fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and memory lapses, and most women have been brushing them off as "just life." In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my friend Andrea Donsky, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, 7-time published menopause researcher, and author of the upcoming book Nourishing Menopause, to break down her groundbreaking research, the strange symptoms that keep getting dismissed, and the nutrition blueprint that ties it all together. If you have ever felt like your body suddenly stopped making sense, this is the conversation that finally connects the dots. What's Discussed: (00:00) How Andrea's research uncovered 103+ perimenopause symptoms (02:19) The top 10 symptoms and why 9 of them are brain-related (05:46) Fatigue is number one and most women are blaming themselves (07:49) Phantom smells, electric shocks, and the symptoms nobody believes (11:08) Why stress hits differently in perimenopause (14:05) The SAFE nervous system response and why humor actually helps (17:17) Gut health, digestion, and what changes when hormones shift (20:18) The reframe: how long do your symptoms actually last? (21:09) Weight gain, visceral fat, and why it is not your fault (27:12) How one bad night of sleep messes with hunger and blood sugar (32:40) The biggest nutrition mistake women are making right now (38:56) How much protein you actually need (the simple formula) (41:40) Gut health in perimenopause and why bloating is not just food (46:41) The BALANCE blueprint for eating in this phase of life (49:04) Supplements that actually matter: the four non-negotiables (54:31) Rapid fire: soy, intermittent fasting, and protein in everything   Thank you to my sponsors! Timeline Nutrition: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies.  Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code DRJONES for 20% OFF. And if they ask how you found them in the survey, tell them Dr. Jones sent you.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Andrea Donsky: Website: https://andreadonsky.com/Instagram: @andreadonskyFacebook: Andrea DonskyTikTok: @andreadonskyX: @AndreaDonskyPodcast: Menopause Reimagined with Andrea DonskyNourishing Menopause book: www.amazon.com/NourishingMenopause Find more from Andrea's community: Morphus website: https://wearemorphus.com/Morphus Instagram: @wearemorphusMorphus YouTube: @wearemorphus Morphus X: @WeAreMorphus Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• Cynthia Thurlow: Why Bloating, Brain Fog & Itchiness Are All Tied To The Gut 28.04.2026 1t 4min

  Did you know your gut and your hormones are not two separate conversations? They are the same conversation, and most women in perimenopause are only being handed half the story. You can be doing all the right things, the protein, the workouts, the supplements, even hormone replacement therapy, and still feel bloated, foggy, exhausted, itchy in weird places, and like your body is suddenly working against you. The missing piece for so many women is the gut. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my dear friend Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of the brand new book The Menopause Gut, to break down why the gut microbiome is the most underappreciated player in midlife health, what your symptoms might actually be telling you, and the foundational shifts that can completely change how you feel. Cynthia has spent over 25 years in women's health, and she has a gift for taking incredibly complex science and translating it into something you can actually use. We talk about what is really driving bloating, brain fog, mood changes, joint pain, and even those quirky symptoms nobody warns you about. We also dig into why the gut is one of the most malleable systems in your body, meaning every small change you make really does count. This is the conversation I wish every woman could hear before she gets dismissed one more time. What's Discussed: (01:30) Why most women have no idea their gut and hormones are directly linked. (03:15) How the gut quietly ages alongside the rest of you. (04:45) Rapid fire: the most common GI symptom in perimenopause.  (06:00) The very unsexy low estrogen sign nobody is talking about. (08:30) Why itchy ears, itchy nipples, and ringing ears might all point to the same thing. (10:15) Rosacea, eczema, and what your skin is trying to tell you about your gut. (12:00) The gut brain connection and the role of the vagus nerve. (14:00) What the gut microbiome actually is and why it matters more than you think. (16:30) The "three Ps" of a woman's microbiome: puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause. (19:00) Why bloating, mouth issues, and gum problems can all be connected. (22:00) Sudden constipation, brain fog, joint pain, and other red flags. (25:30) The gut bone connection and what it means for osteoporosis risk. (28:00) Mood, anxiety, depression, and the gut neurotransmitter conversation no one is having. (32:00) Estrogen recirculation, the estrobolome, and why detox starts with pooping. (36:00) Where to actually start: sleep, stress, nutrition, exercise, and trauma work. (42:00) Fiber, the new F word, and how to actually add it without misery. (47:00) Cynthia's favorite gut supplements and why TUDCA is at the top of her list. (50:00) How estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone influence your gut.   Thank you to my sponsor! Timeline Nutrition: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies.  Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code DRJONES for 20% off. And if they ask how you found them in the survey, tell them Dr. Jones sent you. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Cynthia Thurlow: Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/ Instagram: @cynthia_thurlow_ YouTube: @CynthiaThurlow Twitter/X: @_CynthiaThurlow Substack: https://cynthiathurlownp.substack.com/  Facebook Community: The Midlife PAUSE (TM)/Cynthia Thurlow, NPNew Menopause Gut Book: https://themenopausegut.com/book-bonus Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• Why Nobody Told You Testosterone Was This Important 21.04.2026 23min

  Testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones in a woman's body. Yet it is one of the least talked about, least tested, and most misunderstood. Women make testosterone in three different places, use it for everything from bone density to brain health, and can lose it at any age. Not just in menopause. And most doctors are still not checking for it. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I break down everything you actually need to know about testosterone, where it comes from, what it does, how to test it the right way, and what your options are if you ever want to give it a go. Because you deserve to walk into your next appointment knowing exactly what to ask for.   What's Discussed: (00:00) Why testosterone is not just a male hormone. (01:18) The three places your body produces testosterone. (03:16) Why not all women lose testosterone at the same rate. (04:13) Everything testosterone does beyond libido: bones, muscle, mood, and brain health. (05:02) How to test testosterone properly and why mass spec testing changes everything. (08:04) The testosterone-estradiol ratio and why timing matters before starting therapy. (10:20) Side effects to watch for and why low and slow is always the right approach. (11:58) Why there is still no FDA approved testosterone for women. (15:23) How to use the men's gel off-label and what the right dose actually looks like. (17:03) Vaginal testosterone and DHEA and what they can do for pelvic floor health.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause   Thanks to our Sponsor! Timeline Nutrition:  Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies.  Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code DRJONES for 20% off. And if they ask how you found them in the survey, tell them Dr. Jones sent you.   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:  Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• Dr. Shivani Gupta: What is 'Inflammaging' & How Ayurveda Explains What's Really Happening in Menopause 14.04.2026 56min

  Did you know that most of the symptoms women are told to just "manage" during perimenopause and menopause, the brain fog, the anxiety, the weight that won't move, the sleep that won't come, were actually mapped out and explained by Ayurvedic medicine over 5,000 years ago? And it's not just explained but addressed with specific tools, specific foods, specific rituals, and a personalized framework built around your body type that modern science is now catching up to prove. Most women in midlife are working harder than ever and still feel like they're falling apart and feel hopeless around the concept of aging. Dr. Shivani aims to change that by bridging Ayurveda and Western medicine to help us recover the forgotten ancient wisdom about the female body and how to treat it.  In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic practitioner, PhD-level researcher, and founder of Fusionary Formulas, to break down why inflammation is the real driver behind most midlife symptoms, what your elemental design reveals about your health, and how ancient wisdom is giving modern women a completely different, and far more effective, path forward. Dr. Shivani completed her PhD specializing in turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties and has spent over a decade helping women understand that their body isn't broken. Her book, The Inflammation Code, is the instruction manual every woman in perimenopause didn't know she was missing. This isn't another conversation about creatine and cold plunges. This is the one that changes how you think about everything including your body.  What's Discussed: (01:20) Why women are exhausted by modern health advice. (03:10) Hustle culture, cortisol, and why boss babe culture is literally inflaming us. (04:45) Rapid fire: what Dr. Shivani wishes every woman knew about inflammation. (06:30) What made Dr. Shivani write The Inflammation Code. (08:50) The forest fire within: why chronic low-grade inflammation is wrecking women in midlife. (11:00) Mental inflammation: why stress and overwhelm are just as damaging as poor diet. (13:15) Tea Time is Me Time: the simplest nervous system reset backed by modern neuroscience. (15:30) Why ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science keep arriving at the same answers. (18:30) Elemental design explained: what Vata, Pitta, and Kapha actually mean for your health. (20:15) Why perimenopause and menopause should be renamed the Vata Syndrome. (22:00) What each constitution should eat, how they should move, and what self-care looks like for each.  (26:10) The herbs and spices customized to each elemental design. (28:30) Why most of us have a Vata mind right now. (31:00) The Ayurvedic foundations every woman needs regardless of constitution. (33:20) Why sleep between 10pm and 2am is the most important window. (42:30) Turmeric deep dive: what it actually does, why most supplements are useless, and what to look for. (46:00) How to take curcumin correctly: black pepper, healthy fats, and why absorption is everything. (49:00) Can all three doshas take turmeric? The one exception Dr. Shivani flags.   Thank you to my sponsors : Timeline: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. Fusionary Formulas: Manage your inflammaging and try my favorite turmeric products from Fusionary Formulas! Get 15% OFF for all first-time orders online or by phone and use my code DRJONES at www.fusionaryformulas.com   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:  Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Dr. Shivani Gupta: Website: www.shivanigupta.com/ Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta Pinterest: @theshivanigupta YouTube: Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurveda + Inflammation Expert Podcast: The Inflammation Code Podcast  Book: The Inflammation Code   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.
• 7 Surprising Things You Didn't Know Are Signs of Perimenopause 07.04.2026 23min

  Did you know that perimenopause can manifest beyond the common symptoms we know like hot flashes? To pique my curiosity about what you are experiencing when you detect you're in perimenopause, I ran a poll and the answers are nothing short of surprising.  When estrogen and progesterone start shifting in perimenopause, the effects don't stay neatly in one place. They show up in other parts of your body often all at once, often mistaken as another symptom of another health condition. In the new episode of Hello Hormones, I will break down the seven most surprising symptoms women reported in my recent poll, why they're happening beneath the surface, and what you can actually do about each one. Because when you finally understand what's happening, it stops feeling like something is wrong with you and starts feeling like something you can actually work with. What's Discussed: (00:00) Why perimenopause symptoms go way beyond hot flashes and night sweats (02:15) Rage: the hormonal reason it hits out of nowhere and what actually helps (07:30) Excessive gas, bloating, and why perimenopause disrupts your entire GI tract (12:45) Hip pain, joint aches, and the estrogen-lubrication connection (17:20) Visual changes women notice but rarely talk about  (22:10) The inner ear and hormone connection (27:35) Why allergies seem worse and histamine's role during hormonal changes (33:00) What your oral microbiome has to do with your hormones   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause     Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:   Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• Dr. Mamina Turegano: Perimenopause Skin + Hair Problems? When Your Labs Are Normal But Your Skin and Hair Aren't 31.03.2026 51min

  Did you know that women who wore foundation consistently throughout their lives may have accidentally been protecting their skin from brown spots and hyperpigmentation all along? That fun fact is only one of the things Dr. Mamina would like to share with every woman going through the drastic changes during perimenopause and menopause. Because most of what women experience during this transition, the dryness, the breakouts, the thinning hair, the products that suddenly stop working, isn't random. It's hormonal. And most women are never told that, let alone what to do about it. We dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones. We discuss why estrogen loss affects skin and hair in ways lab tests often can't detect, what's actually driving midlife acne and hair thinning, and the simple affordable routine that can genuinely move the needle. Dr. Mamina Turegano is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist based in New Orleans, combining conventional science with a holistic approach to skin and hair health for women navigating hormonal change. You weren't imagining it. You just hadn't been told the whole story yet. What's Discussed: (03:12) Why women suddenly notice major skin changes in their 40s and 50s (08:44) The role estrogen plays in hydration, collagen, and skin elasticity (15:27) The "Reverse Puberty" effect of hormonal fluctuations  (21:33) The hormonal ratios behind adult breakouts, facial hair, and thinning hair (28:10) The most common skin concerns dermatologists see in women over 40 (34:55) Why your skin becomes more sensitive to products as hormones shift (41:02) How stress and sleep impact hair growth and skin health (47:18) The basics of a skincare routine that actually supports aging skin (55:46) Retinoids, red light therapy, and trending treatments—what actually works (1:02:11) The #1 daily habit dermatologists recommend for preventing skin aging ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause   Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Check out more from Dr. Mamina Turegano: Instagram: @dr.mamina TikTok: @dr.mamina YouTube: @drmaminaWebsite: https://www.drmamina.com/  
• Struggling With Hair Loss: The 4 Causes You Need To Know! 24.03.2026 23min

  Hair loss rarely starts at the scalp. Most of the time, the signal started months earlier somewhere else in the body. One day your hair looks normal, and the next you notice more strands in the shower, thinning at the temples, or shedding all over your clothes and bathroom floor. Suddenly your hairbrush looks a little more dramatic than usual. In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down the hidden hormone imbalance behind hair thinning, the 3-4 month stress delay most women don't realize can trigger shedding, and the iron deficiency hair loss many doctors miss. We also look at how chronic stress hormones push hair follicles out of growth mode and into shedding mode. When the body thinks it's in survival mode, it redirects resources to the brain, heart, and muscles, and hair unfortunately doesn't make the priority list. If your ponytail feels thinner or your hair just isn't growing the way it used to, this episode will help you connect the dots. Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. What's Discussed: (00:00) The most common root causes behind sudden hair loss and thinning in women (01:46) How androgens like testosterone and DHT trigger female pattern hair loss (02:40) Why declining estrogen during perimenopause can accelerate hair thinning (03:26) The insulin and metabolic link that can quietly drive androgen related hair loss (04:47) How chronic stress hormones push hair follicles into the shedding phase (05:58) Why thyroid dysfunction is a common but often under tested cause of hair loss (07:01) The nutrient deficiencies most strongly linked to hair thinning including protein and iron (11:29) How gut inflammation and poor nutrient absorption can disrupt hair growth cycles Thank You to Our Sponsor: Timeline: If you want to support your energy, your muscle, and how you age from the inside out — go to timeline.com/DRCARRIE. Right now you can save up to 39% off Mitopure Gummies. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: https://drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause    LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: https://drcarriejones.comNewsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• Rachel Frankenthal: Evidence and Safety in Hormone Therapy After Gynecologic Cancer 17.03.2026 56min

  You get diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and the focus turns to surgery and chemo, while no one mentions your hormones just fell off a cliff. Your ovaries are removed or radiated, you are thrown into instant menopause, and survivorship starts the day you hear the word cancer. In this episode of Hello Hormones with Rachel Frankenthal, we unpack what no one explains at diagnosis: who can safely use hormone therapy, what induced menopause under 45 means for long term health, and why the HPV vaccine still matters in your 30s and 40s. Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP, is a board-certified Physician Associate and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with a Master of Public Health. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and menopause care for cancer survivors and helped develop UCLA's Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Program.  Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree — just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee. Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told. What's Discussed: (07:21) Why cancer survivorship starts at diagnosis, not after treatment (10:01) Long term health risks of induced menopause under 45 (12:14) Uterine cancer symptoms women often mistake for perimenopause (16:18) Why spotting on hormone therapy is common in first 4 months (20:01) Why pelvic ultrasounds do not catch ovarian cancer early (22:05) HPV vaccine as primary prevention for cervical cancer (35:14) Which gynecologic cancer survivors can safely use hormone therapy ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause    LET'S CONNECT:  Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.comNewsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones   Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP: Instagram: @rachelfrankenthal LinkedIn: @rachel-frankenthal Threads: @rachelfrankenthal   ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
• The Truth About Estrogen Detox: Don't Make This Mistake 10.03.2026 28min

  Estrogen doesn't just float around your body forever. If it doesn't exit on time, though, things can get messy. Heavy periods, PMS, bloating, bad sleep after one glass of wine, or feeling worse on a "hormone balancing" supplement can all trace back to how efficiently you're clearing it. In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down how estrogen is cleared from the body, why constipation can clog up its exit ramp, and how jumping straight to DIM might backfire if your estrogen tank is already running low. If you're noticing stubborn symptoms that seem to cycle every month, reacting differently to alcohol than you used to, or experimenting with supplements without clear lab guidance, this episode will help you understand what your liver and gut are doing behind the scenes so you can support your hormones with clarity instead of guesswork. Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. What's Discussed: (00:00) Does estrogen live forever and how the body clears it (00:32) Detox runs 24/7 and depends on nutrients, liver, kidneys, and bile (02:43) Genetic variants like MTHFR and COMT and how to still support detox (03:15) The quinone pathway and how "wrong exits" can stress DNA repair (05:27) Estrogen dominance, progesterone balance, and the bathtub overflow analogy (07:24) Alcohol, medications, plastics, and fragrance increasing liver load (12:05) Constipation, daily bowel movements, and preventing estrogen recycling (22:33) DIM vs cruciferous vegetables and why low estrogen changes the strategy ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause    LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.comNewsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.