61 | How Did I Get HERE? 6 Root Causes of Hormone Imbalance in Perimenopause & Menopause

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Hey friend,

Ever stopped to ask yourself… "Why are my hormones suddenly so out of control?"

Like, why could you eat whatever you wanted in your 20s or 30s, but now, just looking at a plate of pasta feels like an automatic five-pound weight gain?

Or why has sleep become so elusive you’d have better luck finding a lost AirPod in your couch cushions?

The truth is: hormone imbalance doesn’t just happen overnight (even if it feels like it.)

Aging and shifting hormones play a big role, but there are deeper, underlying factors that help to tip the scales.

Today, I’m diving into the six root causes of hormone imbalance in midlife.

In this episode, you will learn:

✔ Why your hormones don’t just flip a switch overnight (and what part lifestyle plays in triggering hormone imbalance)

✔ How even one bad night of sleep can negatively impact your metabolism, blood sugar, and hormones

✔ Which sneaky ingredient in your personal care products mimics estrogen and can disrupt your entire endocrine system

✔ Why your go-to workout could be secretly spiking your cortisol, making hormone imbalances worse

✔ The connection between what you eat and how hormones function (Hint: it’s so much more than just eliminating sugar or gluten)

✔ How your gut’s “recycling” system might be putting excess hormones back into circulation in your body

If you’re done playing whack-a-mole with your symptoms and want to understand the real root causes of hormone imbalance, this episode is for you.

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Next Steps:

Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to work with me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow

— Episodes mentioned on the podcast:

EP 6 | What Foods Cause Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms?: 10 "Healthy" Foods To Avoid: https://pod.fo/e/231a75

EP 14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal Weight Gain? 3 Quick Tips To Move The Scale: https://pod.fo/e/23e32f

EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Adrenal Fatigue https://pod.fo/e/243891

EP 26 | Sleepless in Menopause: Why You Can't Sleep & 4 Natural Sleep Aids for Better ZZZ’s: https://pod.fo/e/2530cf

EP 39 | Irritable? Having Trouble Sleeping? Dealing With Chronic Low Energy Or Fatigue?...Why It Might Be Time for A Liver Detox: https://pod.fo/e/26cb77

EP 57 | How Can I Have a Hormone Imbalance If My Blood Work Is Normal?: https://pod.fo/e/2a1b75

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*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.