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Out of Pocket
You're here because you're in the healthcare gap.
You're already doing the basics of exercise and eating healthy.
But you're also not so sick you need the care of a doctor.
You want answers that help you live your best life proactively.
If you’re burned out on diets, confused by your symptoms, and tired of being told “everything looks normal,” this show is for you.
Hosted by functional nutritionists Andrew Hayes and Kat Best, we cover the health issues most people struggle with but rarely talk about. Gut problems. Hormone chaos. Fatigue. Cravings. Mood swings. The difference between sustainable fat loss and trendy weight loss. Irregular poops. (Yes, we said it.)
Each week, we give you the tools to actually feel better - without crash diets, supplements you don’t need, or 4AM workouts.
No shame. No perfection. Just more clarity, not more effort.
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Out of Pocket
Why Your PMS Gets Worse Over Time | Ep 70
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Your cycle is still regular. You’re getting your period every month.
So why does PMS feel heavier, more emotional, more exhausting than it used to?
In this episode, Kat and Andrew explain why PMS often intensifies long before your cycle becomes irregular. Regular bleeding does not mean balanced hormones. As you move through your 30s and 40s, progesterone output can gradually decline while estrogen becomes more unpredictable. The result is worse sleep, higher stress sensitivity, stronger cravings, brain fog, and mood swings that feel out of proportion.
They break down what’s actually changing hormonally in perimenopause, why blood sugar and gut health play a major role in PMS symptoms, why standard bloodwork often misses the full picture, and how to tell the difference between normal aging and a body that simply needs better support.
If your PMS feels different but your labs are “normal,” this episode will help you understand what’s happening and what you can do about it.
(01:45) Regular cycle, worse PMS — why this happens
(08:30) What’s changing hormonally in perimenopause
(16:00) Blood sugar, gut health, and estrogen dominance
(26:00) Hormone testing, progesterone, and what to track
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