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701: Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Exhaustion: The Hormone Conversation You Deserve with Dr. Carrie Jones

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Episode Summary

Feel like you’re just not yourself mentally in midlife? Trust me, you are absolutely not crazy for wondering what’s going on in your brain. 

In this episode, hormone expert Dr. Carrie Jones joins me to unpack the very real brain changes and hormone fluctuations that make midlife feel like a rollercoaster.

Dr. Carrie brings refreshing honesty about giving herself grace on the days when her brain simply says “no” and how that compassion is essential for all of us navigating this season of life. 

We dive into the midlife “reckoning,” when so many women realize it’s time to reevaluate who they are, what they want, and say goodbye to what no longer serves them. 

Together, we explore why midlife can leave you feeling out of whack, how hormones drive these shifts, and what you can do to support your brain with more clarity and ease. 

Tune in to feel validated and empowered as you move through this transformative stage of life!

Carrie Jones ND, FABNE, MPH

Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on women’s health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women’s health and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health and was one of the first to become board-certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology. She was the first Medical Director for the DUTCH Test and the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health. Now, she’s the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix Formulations and Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University.

IN THIS EPISODE

  1.  Addressing common brain-related perimenopause symptoms 
  2. How bringing on hormones can ease midlife symptoms
  3. Top lifestyle interventions for perimenopause and menopause 
  4. How hormone changes in midlife impact routine and efficiency 
  5. The odd perimenopause symptoms no one talks about
  6. How Dr. Jones manages patient care differently as a Naturopath
  7. How to confidently find an expert you can address symptoms with 
  8. Easy ways to add exercise and strength to your daily routine 

QUOTES

“We still have good days and bad days and things we cannot control. And because I can’t control the rollercoaster that my inherent hormones are on, and I can’t control necessarily what the neurons in my brain are doing… I actually give myself a lot of grace.”

“Even for as educated as I am, I’m not alone. There are a lot of women struggling, and there are a lot of women struggling a lot more than me, unfortunately.”

“$26 billion are lost on women in perimenopause and early menopause due to absenteeism and loss in productivity because they just don’t feel like they can do it. Their brain feels like it’s on the fritz.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ order

Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website

Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram 

Dr Carrie Jones’ Podcast: Hello Hormones 

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664: The Hidden Reason You’re Exhausted: How to Fix Cortisol and Boost Stress Resilience in Perimenopause

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Episode Summary

Ever feel so depleted that even a full night of sleep doesn’t touch the exhaustion you’re carrying? I’ve been there, too. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the raw moment I found myself feeling this exact way– completely overwhelmed and totally disconnected. 

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and feel like your stress is out of control, this conversation is for you. We’re unpacking why the bone-deep exhaustion, brain fog, and lack of capacity you feel aren’t just about aging—they’re signals that your cortisol levels and stress response system are maxed out, leaving you in survival mode. 

I’ll break down what I’ve learned about reversing your stress response naturally, even in the busiest seasons of life. We’ll explore simple, science-backed steps to help you step out of over-efficiency mode and reclaim your calm, clarity, and joy

Ready to feel like YOU again, even in the chaos of midlife transitions? Don’t miss this episode! 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Why so many of us live in survival mode during midlife 
  2. Hormone fluctuation and its impact on cortisol regulation 
  3. Understanding the physiology of your stress response system 
  4. The link between cortisol and weight gain 
  5. My favorite cortisol resetting rituals 
  6. Habits to implement to reverse the stress response system 

QUOTES

90% of the time, we’re solving all the problems, we’re holding it all together. We’re over-efforting, overproducing. We’re productive machines… and that primary hormone that we hear a lot about is gonna be cortisol.”

“Cortisol is just a hormone that’s responding to the environment and to how I’m living my life. So we have to look at how we live our life and how we shift the way we live our life so we’re not having this crazy response.”

“How you live your life is how you live your day, and how you live your day is how you start your day.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Mariza Instagram: DM me / tag your self-care moment @drmariza  

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution and claim your free bonuses HERE! 

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