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59. Are You in Perimenopause? Are You Prepared for What's to Come? What’s ACTUALLY Happening with Your Hormones in Your Mid/Late 30's and 40's

• Margaret Powell • Season 4

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


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}


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