Reproductive Rebel
The Reproductive Rebel Podcast is where women and womb-bearers unlearn shame, reclaim their power and rise into feminine wisdom. Hosted by Adrienne Irizarry, this show blends body literacy, menstrual cycle awareness, reproductive health, perimenopause and menopause support, sound healing and Traditional Chinese Medicine to help you remember your innate wisdom and live in harmony with your body.
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Stronger Through the Shift: The Science of Creatine for Perimenopause, Nervous System and Longevity with John Moro
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Perimenopause is not just a hormonal shift—it’s a full-body recalibration that impacts your brain, metabolism, and nervous system.
In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we explore one of the most overlooked yet well-researched tools in women’s health: creatine.
Joined by John Morro, we unpack the science behind creatine supplementation and why it’s emerging as a powerful ally for women navigating perimenopause and beyond.
This conversation bridges the gap between research and real-life application—offering a grounded, expansive perspective on strength, longevity, and cellular energy.
In This Episode, We Explore:
– What creatine actually is and how it works in the body
– Why women in perimenopause may benefit more than ever
– The connection between creatine, brain function, and mood
– Muscle as a key player in hormonal and metabolic health
– Nervous system resilience and energy production
– Common myths about creatine (and what’s actually true)
– How to begin incorporating creatine safely and effectively
This Episode Is For You If:
– You’re experiencing fatigue, brain fog, or decreased strength
– Your current wellness routine no longer feels supportive
– You want evidence-based tools that honor your body’s evolution
– You’re ready to move from depletion → resilience
Reproductive Rebel Takeaway:
Perimenopause isn’t asking you to do more.
It’s asking you to support yourself differently.
And sometimes, that looks like reclaiming tools the wellness world told you weren’t “for you.”
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/brain-metabolism
(Creatine Kinase activity reference)
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00726-016-2199-y
(Creatine in women)
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15502783.2025.2502094
(Creatine in menopause)
(Impaired creatine kinase activity effects.)
(Creatine and bones)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8228369/
Info on creatine and exercise
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-w
(Myth busting and creatine)
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