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    Health & Fitness

    Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

    Welcome to Hello Hormones with me, Dr. Carrie Jones! A podcast where we explore how to make friends with our hormones so we can survive—and thrive—through our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond!

    I’m Dr. Carrie Jones—a holistic functional medicine doctor, hormone nerd, and women’s health advocate who’s spent over 20 years helping women understand their bodies and navigate all the twists and turns of hormone changes. I’ve seen it all—from the frustrating weight gain and brain fog to the mood swings, low libido, crazy periods, and sleep that just won’t cooperate.

    Whether you’re pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal—or just a woman dealing with the chaos of hormonal imbalances—you’re in the right place. Because understanding your hormones doesn’t have to feel like herding cats—and your mood swings, fatigue, or weird symptoms? They’re not just “in your head.” So let’s decode the science, ditch the confusion, and help you feel like yourself again.

    You bring the symptoms, I’ll bring the science—and let’s get you the solutions together.

    Advertise

    Copyright: © 2025

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    Latest Episodes:
    Dr. Eve Henry, MD: Why Heart and Metabolic Health Shift in Perimenopause Jan 20, 2026
    Show notes

    Why does heart disease suddenly become such a big issue for women after perimenopause?

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eve Henry, a physician specializing in longevity and women's health, to talk through how heart and metabolic health often shift quickly in midlife, even when nothing about your lifestyle has changed.

    We cover how estrogen loss impacts cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar, and which markers matter most, including ApoB and A1C. We also talk about visceral fat and inflammation, how they affect long-term heart health, and where hormone therapy, lifestyle support, and early intervention fit in.

    Dr. Eve Henry is a board-certified internal medicine physician with advanced training in integrative medicine, and she's deeply focused on helping women protect their heart and metabolic health through midlife and beyond.

    What's Discussed:

    • (00:00) Why heart disease is the leading health risk for women

    • (05:52) Why cholesterol is often the first lab to change in perimenopause

    • (06:43) How estrogen loss changes cholesterol and blood pressure

    • (14:22) Blood sugar changes, inflammation, and visceral fat in midlife

    • (19:04) Perimenopause as a metabolic stress test

    • (23:41) ApoB, Lp(a), A1C and baseline labs women should know

    • (40:37) Coronary calcium scans vs CT angiograms

    • (57:21) Why early intervention matters for long-term heart health

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones

    Dr. Eve Henry: Website: www.drevehenry.comInstagram: @drevehenryX: @DrEveHenry1

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    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.


    Top 9 HRT Questions Every Woman Over 40 Is Asking Jan 13, 2026
    Show notes

    Hormone therapy gets confusing fast, especially when you're over 40 and everyone seems to have a different rule, warning or opinion.

    Many of the most common questions about it come from gaps in how it's explained. When nuance is missing, women are left trying to make decisions without the full picture.

    In this Hello Hormones episode, I'm gonna pick the nine questions I hear all the time and go over them one by one with you. We talk about progesterone versus progestins, patch myths, vaginal hormone options and what actually matters when it comes to blood pressure and HRT. Tune in.

    What's Discussed:

    • (01:26) The difference between progesterone and progestins

    • (03:06) About Prometrium, peanut allergies and safer progesterone options

    • (05:15) Why topical progesterone doesn't protect the uterus when using estrogen

    • (09:11) Which estrogen patches are true estradiol and which contain progestins

    • (11:09) Vaginal estrogen vs vaginal DHEA and when each one makes sense

    • (15:06) What actually matters about blood pressure when considering HRT

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones

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    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.


    Ashley Koff, RD: GLP-1, Fasting and Midlife Weight Explained Jan 06, 2026
    Show notes

    Many women hit a weight plateau in perimenopause and assume it's about willpower, when the real issue is that the body isn't getting the physiological support it needs during hormonal change. After 40, eating less and pushing harder often puts the body into a protective mode, signaling it to conserve energy by storing fat.

    We dive deeper into this in the latest Hello Hormones episode with Ashley Koff, RD. We also chat about why fasting often backfires in perimenopause, what actually changes when GLP-1 signaling lasts days instead of minutes, and why gut function, hydration, and stress signals decide whether the body feels safe enough to lose weight.

    Ashley Koff, RD, is the founder of The Better Nutrition Program and the author of Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health. She is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience across private practice, nutrition education, media, and consulting, and serves as Nutrition Course Director for IFMF.

    What's Discussed:

    • (02:59) How under-eating and over-exercising backfire after 40

    • (03:21) GLP-1 as hormone replacement and why duration matters more than dose

    • (11:17) Fasting in perimenopause: when it helps and when it hurts

    • (19:32) Food variety, taste receptors, and GLP-1 signaling on the tongue

    • (24:26) Stress, the vagus nerve, and why weight gain can be protective

    • (29:29) The GLP-1 era, weight bias, and why judging bodies misses the point

    • (43:19) What GLP-1 actually does in the body beyond appetite suppression

    • (50:37) Can you stimulate GLP-1 naturally and what actually influences it

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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

    LETS CONNECT:

    Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones

    Ashley Koff, RD: Website: www.thebetternutritionprogram.com Instagram: @ashleykoffapproved Ashley's Upcoming Book: ORDER HERE

    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.


    Understanding Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogen Safety Dec 30, 2025
    Show notes

    If you've been doom-scrolling hormone headlines lately, you probably saw the panic around the FDA removing the boxed warning from vaginal estrogen.

    In this episode, we unpack what actually changed and why low-dose vaginal estrogen never belonged in the same risk category as systemic hormones. I walk you through the real differences between vaginal, transdermal, and oral estrogen and why your bloodstream cares a lot about the how, not just the what.

    We also look at the research on blood clots and breast cancer without the scary headlines. You'll hear why a tiny vaginal tablet is basically the quiet introvert of hormone therapy, how transdermal estrogen behaves differently once it hits your skin, and why your daily habits can shift these risks more than most people realize.

    If you've been wondering what's safe, what's shifting, and what all of this FDA chatter really means for your midlife hormones, this episode will leave you with clarity instead of confusion. Come listen.

    What's Discussed:

    • (03:11) Why removing the boxed warning from vaginal estrogen actually makes sense

    • (04:22) How low dose vaginal estrogen stays local instead of acting systemically

    • (08:24) How the route of estrogen use changes clot risk

    • (09:27) Why transdermal estrogen behaves differently than oral

    • (12:17) What the research really shows about breast cancer risk

    • (14:47) How lifestyle factors shift risk as much as hormone choice

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones

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    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. Leah Hollon, ND, MPH: How Generational Trauma Rewrites Your Hormones Dec 23, 2025
    Show notes

    Have you ever wondered why your body reacts so strongly to stress on days that should feel completely normal?

    In this episode, we're joined by naturopathic doctor and educator Dr. Leah Hollon to explore how early stress, family patterns, and even the pregnancies we grew in can shape our hormones decades later. We talk about cortisol patterns, histamine overload, immune shifts, stubborn weight changes, and why so many women hit perimenopause already running a nervous system that's been on high alert for years.

    And yes, we get practical. Think nervous system resets, smart cortisol support, histamine-calming strategies, and the small daily practices that genuinely start to retrain your stress response.

    Dr. Leah Hollon is a naturopathic doctor, international speaker, and author of Unwinding the Imprints of Disease. She teaches integrative medicine, pharmacogenomics, and epigenetics at multiple universities and co-owns Richmond Natural Medicine.

    It's a grounded, eye-opening look at how stress imprints show up in midlife hormones and what you can do to shift the system starting today.

    What's Discussed:

    • (02:00) What intergenerational trauma is and how it affects hormones

    • (08:09) How PTSD flattens cortisol and shows up in perimenopause

    • (11:46) The link between ACEs and autoimmunity, allergies, and migraines

    • (15:24) What famine studies teach us about metabolism and weight

    • (17:49) Why chronic stress makes weight loss harder and cardio tricky

    • (20:23) How your birth story shapes stress, immunity, and hormone patterns

    • (39:36) Why histamine flares, sleep issues, and wired-tired energy connect

    • (41:22) Tools that regulate the nervous system and support midlife hormones

    Thank You To Our Sponsor:

    • Timeline Nutrition: 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.

    • LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones

    Dr. Leah Hollon, ND, MPH: Website: www.drleahhollon.comIG: @leah.hollonYoutube: @DrLeahHollon

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    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.


    5 Things I Do In Perimenopause Dec 16, 2025
    Show notes

    Perimenopause has a way of showing up with little surprises. One month I'm sleeping through the night, feeling fine. The next I'm wide awake at 3 AM or losing a brilliant idea the moment I open a new tab. If your body has been pulling these tricks too, you are in good company.

    In this episode, I share the five things that help me feel more grounded as I move through my own perimenopause. You'll hear how I support my sleep, how I train, the supplements that stay in my routine, the labs I check, and the hormone choices I'm using right now.

    You'll get a better sense of what your body might be doing and some practical tools that make this phase a little easier to navigate day to day.

    If you've ever wondered what a hormone doctor relies on when she goes through perimenopause herself, this episode lays it out in a clear and simple way. Come listen.

    What's Discussed:

    • (00:01) The first signs I noticed in my own perimenopause

    • (00:46) Brain glitches, sleep changes, and the strange symptoms no one talks about

    • (02:15) How my ocular migraines started and what helped me understand them

    • (03:10) The sleep and stress habits that keep me more regulated

    • (05:31) Why I lifted heavier, added jumping, and changed how I move

    • (07:49) My progesterone journey and the formula that finally worked for me

    • (10:03) What a continuous glucose monitor revealed about my symptoms

    • (12:50) The supplements that anchor my routine and support digestion, sleep, and energy

    Thank You To Our Sponsor:

    • Timeline Nutrition: 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.

    • LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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: www.drcarriejones.com

    Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones

    TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@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. Sarah Kennedy (Calocurb) on GLP-1s: The Link to Perimenopause, Cravings and Your Hunger Hormones Dec 09, 2025
    Show notes

    What if your perimenopause cravings weren't about discipline at all but a hormone conversation your body is trying to have with you?

    In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Kennedy from Calocurb to break down why so many women hit perimenopause and suddenly feel hungrier, snackier and way more tempted by everything in the pantry. We walk through the hormones that run your appetite, how the gut brain axis shapes satiety and why falling estrogen can make those signals go quiet.

    We also cover GLP-1, CCK and PYY in the simplest way possible, why your hindbrain can hijack your best intentions and how bitter receptors in the gut can naturally support your fullness signals.

    If your cravings have been louder, if chocolate calls your name at night or if your appetite feels "different," this episode will help everything click and give you practical ways to support your hunger hormones today.

    Sarah Kennedy is the CEO of Calicurb. She has led major health and agricultural organizations and now brings that experience into the science of gut brain signaling and natural satiety support.

    Listen now!

    What's Discussed:

    • (03:19) The Hunger Hormones Behind Your Appetite

    • (05:47) How the Gut Brain Axis Shapes Cravings and Fullness

    • (08:20) What Synthetic GLP-1 Medications Do to Your Natural GLP-1

    • (11:16) The "Valley of Death" When Coming Off GLP-1 Injectables

    • (14:22) How Bitter Receptors in the Gut Trigger Natural Satiety

    • (22:55) What Human Trials Reveal About Hunger, Cravings and Calicurb

    • (31:56) Why Calories In vs Calories Out Fails Women in Perimenopause

    Thank You To Our Sponsor:

    • Timeline Nutrition: 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.

    • LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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: www.drcarriejones.com

    Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones

    TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones

    Dr. Sarah Kennedy: Website: www.calocurb.comInstagram: @calocurbFacebook: @calocurbGLOBAL

    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. Ashley Alexis, ND on HRT: The Myths, the Science, and the Real Story You Need To Know Dec 02, 2025
    Show notes

    You know that feeling of "something's off, but my labs are 'normal' and everyone keeps telling me it's just aging"?

    We're not doing that here.

    In this episode, I'm joined by menopause specialist Dr. Ashley Alexis to answer the HRT questions women are actually asking: from breast cancer fears and clot risk to migraines, vaginal dryness, sex drive, and starting hormones "late" in your 60s and 70s.

    We break down the difference between oral vs transdermal estrogen, why estradiol is "that girl", how to think about progesterone (Prometrium vs compounded, oral vs vaginal), and when it makes sense to bring in testosterone and DHEA for energy, libido, and muscle.

    If you've ever been told you "can't" take estrogen because of blood pressure, migraines, family history of breast cancer, or because you're "too old" to start, this conversation is going to give you language, context, and confidence to go back to your provider and ask better questions.

    Dr. Ashley Alexis is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in menopause care. Trained at Bastyr University San Diego, she helps women navigate perimenopause and menopause using evidence-based, root-cause approaches that support their long-term health, clarity, and wellbeing.

    🎧 Episode 31: Dr. Ashley Alexis, ND: The Myths, the Science, and the Real Story of HRT

    Tune in.

    What's Discussed:

    (00:58) The truth about estrogen, breast cancer myths, and what the science actually shows (07:06) How to evaluate symptoms in perimenopause and why labs are not the full story (09:15) When to start estrogen and progesterone and when testosterone should be added (14:24) Why oral estrogen increases clot risk and why transdermal forms are safer (18:16) Why vaginal estrogen is essential for dryness, UTIs, and bladder support (25:30) The real contraindications for HRT and what fears are outdated (38:15) Whether women can safely start HRT in their 60s and 70s

    Thank You To Our Sponsor:

    • Timeline Nutrition: 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.

    • LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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: www.drcarriejones.com

    Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones

    TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones

    Dr. Ashley Alexis, ND: IG: @the_menopausedoctor Youtube: @dr.ashleyalexis7777

    TikTok: @menopausedoctor


    5 Holistic Hormone Questions for Perimenopause Nov 25, 2025
    Show notes

    I know… hormone talk can get really confusing sometimes. "Normal," "holistic," "bioidentical," "natural"... what do these even mean?

    In this episode, I'm answering the top five hormone questions women ask me most, like how much estradiol you actually need, whether estrogen cream belongs on your face, what to know about Prometrium and pregnenolone, and how to navigate birth control in perimenopause.

    If your feed is full of conflicting hormone advice, this episode cuts through the noise with myth-free hormone clarity so you can stop second-guessing.

    Put your headphones on, we're making hormones make sense again.

    What's Discussed:

    • (00:00) The five hormone questions you're dying to ask

    • (02:13) "Normal" vs. "Optimal": The estradiol sweet spot for bone health

    • (04:24) Can you really put vaginal estrogen cream on your face?

    • (06:36) Pregnenolone decoded: what it does, why it's calming, and how it works

    • (09:53) Prometrium: holistic, bioidentical, or both?

    • (13:09) Birth control choices during the hormone rollercoaster

    Thank You To Our Sponsor:

    • Timeline Nutrition: 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.

    • LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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: www.drcarriejones.com

    Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones

    TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones

    Keywords: Hormonal Health, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Estrogen, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Holistic Alternatives, Estradiol Levels, Bone Health, Estrogen Cream, Vaginal Estradiol, Systemic Applications, Pregnenolone, Progestin IUDs, Birth Control Options, Non-Hormonal Methods, Copper IUD, Natural Family Planning, Unplanned Pregnancies, Barrier Methods, Holistic Approaches, Bioidentical Hormones, Prometrium, Systemic Estrogen, Vaginal Estrogen, Healthcare Provider

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    Why Peptides Belong in the Menopause Conversation with Kyal Van Der Leest (LVLUP) Nov 18, 2025
    Show notes

    What if peptides weren't just about weight loss?

    In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Kyal from LVLUP Health to clear up the confusion around peptides: what they actually are, how they work, why they can be a total game-changer for your health.

    We talk about peptides that repair your gut (like BPC-157), calm inflammation (hello, KPV), and support your liver and hormone balance from the inside out.

    He also shares his own story of burnout and healing, the real science behind oral vs. injectable peptides, and why your gut health might be the root of those hormone struggles that "hormones alone" can't fix.

    If your digestion, energy, or skin just aren't what they used to be, this episode will help you understand how supporting the gut-liver connection with peptides might be the missing piece.

    Kyal Van Der Leest is a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath, and the brain behind LVLUP Health. He's created a line of science-backed supplements designed to support gut health, tissue repair, and overall vitality.

    🎧 Episode 29 - Kyal Van Der Leest from LVLUP: Healing Inside Out with Peptides

    Listen now!

    What's Discussed:

    • (00:01) Let's Talk Peptides: What They Are, What They Do, and Why Everyone's Talking About Them

    • (13:19) How Oral Peptides Can Help Heal Your Gut (Without the Needle!)

    • (19:28) Peptides That Calm Inflammation and Repair From the Inside Out

    • (31:25) The Real Root Causes Behind Gut, Hormone, and Metabolic Issues

    • (36:30) Loving Your Liver: How to Support Detox and Bile Flow Naturally

    • (47:46) The Gut Equation: Why Enzymes and Peptides Work Better Together

    • (52:51) From Naturopathy to Formulation: How Kyal Designs Products That Actually Work

    • (59:34) How Peptides Are Shaping What's Next in Integrative Health

    Thank You To Our Sponsor:

    • Timeline Nutrition: 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.

    • LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.

    ✍️ FREE GUIDES:

    • 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: www.drcarriejones.com

    Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones

    TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones

    Kyal Van Der Leest

    Website: www.lvluphealth.comIG: @lvluphealthFacebook: @LVLUPHealthYoutube: @lvlup_health


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