What Every Woman Should Know About Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. Carrie Jones

I have been waiting to have this conversation for a long time, and Dr. Carrie Jones did not disappoint. If you've ever been told "you're just stressed" or "this is just part of getting older", this episode is for you.

In this episode, I cover:

What perimenopause actually is and why it can start years earlier than you think

Why your symptoms look nothing like your sister's or your best friend's (and why that's completely normal)

The 2002 Women's Health Initiative study that changed everything

The four major health risks women face post-menopause and what we can do now to protect ourselves

How shifting hormones affect blood sugar, inflammation, weight, sleep, joints, mood, and more

Why Dr. Carrie calls this stage "puberty in reverse"

The connection between estrogen, progesterone, and our stress response

Why so many women in this stage feel like burning it all down (and what's actually happening hormonally when that urge shows up)

Digestive enzymes, lymphatic health, blood sugar monitoring, and other practical tools worth exploring

How to find a practitioner who actually understands hormones