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695: Exhausted, Anxious, and Gaining Weight? Why Traditional Hormone Care Isn’t Working—and What to Do Instead with Dr. Sarah Daccarett

November 18, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Hormone replacement therapy education is all the talk these days. But how do you cut through all the noise and get the right care for you?

Expert in the field, Dr. Sarah Daccarett joins the podcast to get straight to the point about how the CORRECT hormone replacement methods can do more than just symptom management.

We want you to feel GOOD in midlife, not just symptom-free. A lot of providers aren’t knowledgeable or confident enough in HRT options, leaving you with a one-size-fits-all treatment plan. And sadly, this causes thousands of women to be totally underdosed.

But Dr. Sarah offers something different that can potentially give some standardization for you. You can get predictable products and services at her company, Inner Balance.

With a clinical team to check in with, and less HRT side effects than other formulations, Inner Balance is a safe and massively effective option for managing your midlife hormone symptoms.

Tune in here and learn how to get maximum benefit from hormone replacement therapy to live your brightest life!

Dr. Sarah Daccarett, MD

After treating thousands of women who felt ignored with their symptoms or who were totally misdiagnosed, Dr. Sarah realized the healthcare system wasn’t built for women, so she built something new. She’s the CEO and founder of Inner Balance- a medical approach to female biology that works with women’s bodies. It’s your science-backed and compassionate solution to hormonal health, with the mission to close the gender gap in healthcare for good.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why midlife women don’t get the hormone help they deserve
The massive gap in knowledge around hormone replacement
The difference between hormone treatment for men and women
The importance of paying attention to your hormone dosing
Understanding lab markers for hormone levels
The neuroprotective benefits of hormone replacement
Why so many women are underdosed with hormones
About Dr. Sarah Daccarett’s company, Inner Balance

QUOTES

“It’s because women need to understand that this convoluted messaging they’re getting is suppressing them. It’s keeping them misinformed and it’s keeping them from living probably their fullest potential.”

“A take home message for anybody listening is that it’s not just the hormones that matter. It’s the way you’re trying to get them into the body. Unfortunately, we’re all having to turn into hormone experts because doctors are not figuring it out for us, so we’re doing it ourselves.”

“Women, if you want to treat estrogen dominance, you should make sure that your estrogen is actually [high] enough that all these chemicals can’t bind. Then you have enough progesterone to counterbalance it. So the treatment is not to lower estrogen, but to actually take it and then you’ll feel better.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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Inner Balance Website: InnerBalance.com

Inner Balance on Instagram

Dr. Sarah on Instagram

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579: Hormone Replacement Options and Hormone Testing for Women in Midlife + Self Advocacy for Optimal Health with Esther Blum

#647: Hormone Optimization Therapy (HOT) Isn’t Your Mom’s HRT + It’s One Of The Best Strategies For Longevity with Dr. Amy Killen

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692: Why Emotional Healing is Hormone Healing-The New Path to Midlife Empowerment with Ashley Turner

November 6, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ever feel like you’re losing yourself in midlife?

In this powerful episode, I’m sitting down with expert Ashley Turner to explore the deeper meaning behind midlife hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause.

Ashley helps you discover how perimenopause can be a profound reckoning, discussing how this stage of life invites us to shift from ego-driven goals toward greater purpose and compassion for others… and more importantly, for yourself.

Ashley beautifully reframes midlife as not an ending, but a spiritual awakening — a chance to realign with who we are and what we value.

We also dive into how embracing this change can spark healing, empowerment, and advocacy for ourselves and others.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you ready to step into your next chapter with grace and intention.

Ashley Turner

Ashley Turner is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Psychedelic Therapist, renowned yoga–meditation teacher, writer, facilitator, speaker, and 7-figure entrepreneur. Her mission is to serve women – especially those in midlife and menopause. She helps visionary leaders tap into their confidence and amplify their wisdom, vision, and voice by embodying their full feminine power. Her own personal midlife struggles led her to found her Metamorphosis: Midlife & Menopause Mentorship and The Haven Membership. Ashley has been featured in media outlets such as The Washington Post, Shape, Self, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Health, MindBodyGreen, Well+Good, Sounds True, and many more.

IN THIS EPISODE

Recognizing the symptoms of perimenopause
Ashley’s work supporting women mentally and emotionally
How hormones can help some but not ALL symptoms
Why being intentional about your choices matters more in midlife
Lifestyle habits for optimal physical and mental health
How we can shift the culture around perimenopause awareness
How to cultivate your sense of community in midlife
How Perimenoapuse can be one of your greatest teachers

QUOTES

“Once I got on the hormones, that was extremely helpful and it totally saved my life, and I love them… [but] it didn’t solve all my problems. There’s still a huge developmental phase that we’re going through as women. People going through menopause, huge transitions in our sense of self, our ambition, our drive, who we are, our identity, of course sexuality, and that’s a lot to manage on top of everything else that’s happening in life.”

“For a lot of women, it’s taking 4 to 6 appointments for doctors to connect the dots between what they’re going through and it being perimenopause and menopause. And what that does is it delays care, it delays treatment, and it delays a woman’s quality of life.”

“I think telling the stories and sharing really authentically and vulnerably and transparently is such an important piece of this because we heal together. We are changing culture. We are weaving a new sisterhood, a new ethos. We also have to educate our partners, our children, our work environments, and really shape shift the culture.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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Ashley Turner The Haven Community

Metamorphosis: Master Menopause and Midlife

Ashley Turner on Instagram

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690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self

October 21, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Sadly, so many women are left totally in the dark about the massive hormonal transition that goes on during perimenopause.

That’s why I’m here to set the record straight and answer every question you have so you can feel your most confident self in midlife and beyond.

In this episode, I’m celebrating the release of my brand-new book, The Perimenopause Revolution — a guide designed to empower you with the knowledge you need in perimenopause to help you confidently advocate for yourself!

This book is for the high achiever doing everything “right” but still running on empty, and for the caretaker whose body is begging her to finally listen.

Together, we’re rewriting the story of midlife — one rooted in strength, clarity, and self-connection.

Remember, perimenopause isn’t the beginning of the end — it’s the beginning of a more energized, more powerful, and more alive YOU than ever before!

IN THIS EPISODE

Symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause
Why so many women are left in the dark about perimenopause
Releasing my brand new book: The Perimenopause Revolution!
How to get FREE VIP access to my Perimenopause Solution event
Gaining confidence and resilience in midlife and beyond
What you can expect in my book: The Perimenopause Revolution

QUOTES

“Hands down, one of the biggest, most overlooked areas of women’s health is the transition to menopause, known as perimenopause. And until we normalize the systemic changes that occur in every organ system in the body, we won’t be able to fully optimize women’s health.”

“With this book, I want to validate your experience and respond to your most frequently asked questions with straightforward science-backed solutions that work. I also want to flip the script on fear.”

“I have left no stone unturned. I want you to know that you’re going to have everything you need, a full blueprint and roadmap to thrive.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

Claim your FREE pass to The Perimenopause Solution event HERE!

ENERGIZED podcast on YouTube

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675: Feeling Off After 40? The Surprising Vitality Molecule to Reignite Your Energy, Libido & Confidence with Cathy Eason

August 29, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Looking for the key to unlocking your energy and potential in perimenopause and beyond?

In this episode, I’m joined by nutritionist and health expert Cathy Eason of Berkeley Life to talk about one of the most overlooked molecules for women’s health: nitric oxide.

We dive into how nitric oxide supports cellular and mitochondrial energy, helping women feel more like themselves again in midlife. Cathy connects the dots between nitric oxide and women’s hormonal health, metabolic resilience, and even sexual vitality.

So many common midlife struggles may actually stem from low nitric oxide levels, so Cathy’s here to educate you on what exactly you can do about it to feel better… and fast.

Soon you’ll see how this surprising molecule can help unlock more energy, vibrancy, and confidence as you navigate perimenopause and menopause.

Tune in here!

Cathy Eason

Cathy Eason is a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the Chief Scientific Officer for Berkeley Life, with over 20 years of experience specializing in digestive health, autoimmune conditions, neuroendocrine dysfunction, and metabolic imbalances. Cathy’s passionate about helping women thrive using natural, science-backed strategies — including the clinical power of nutraceuticals like nitric oxide support.

IN THIS EPISODE

The important benefits of nitric oxide for women in midlife
How estrogen decline in perimenopause impacts nitric oxide
Recognizing signals of oxidative stress in your body
Important lab markers to check with your physician in midlife
Tracking metrics and testing your nitric oxide levels from home
Supplementing nitric oxide for optimal energy
Key nitric oxide-rich foods and nutrients to add to your diet
Encouraging the natural production of nitric oxide in your body
Recommendations for reclaiming your vitality in midlife

QUOTES

“We now know [this molecule] plays a role in women’s health, especially in terms of gut function, in terms of sleep, in terms of immune function, hormone balancing, mental and emotional function, heart health, cardiovascular, and sexual function, too.”

“I’m a nutritionist, so I’m always looking for people to get dietary nitrates in food form, but knowing the levels of oxidative stress that we all experience, I know the need to supplement is also very foundational and very supportive of cardiometabolic health and my energy.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Nitric Oxide Foundation Discount Code: THRIVE15 for 15% off your order!

Pre-order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

Berkeley Life Instagram

Berkeley Life on YouTube

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#661: When ‘Normal’ Isn’t Normal: How to Be Heard (and Taken Seriously) at the Doctor’s Office

July 11, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Have you recently left your doctor’s office feeling more confused than when you walked in?

Or finally worked up the courage to share the brain fog, crushing fatigue, or unexplainable mood swings—only to get brushed off with: “It’s just part of getting older”?

I see you—because I was you—and I know how frustrating and lonely it can feel to navigate midlife changes when so few doctors truly understand what’s happening in your body.

In this empowering episode, we dive into how to be heard at the doctor’s office during perimenopause and menopause, what to track before your appointment, the right questions to ask, and the signs it might be time to find a new provider.

You deserve answers. You deserve care that sees the whole you. And you deserve to walk out of your appointments with clarity and a plan to feel your best.

Tune in to this episode to reclaim your voice and your power in this beautiful season of life!

IN THIS EPISODE

Navigating the knowledge gap in women’s health care
Tips for confidently advocating for yourself to your doctor
Addressing common symptoms in midlife and menopause
Questions to ask your doctor and labs you should test for
Finding a functional medicine doctor who will hear you out
My FREE perimenopause survival guide and more about my upcoming book: The Perimenopause Revolution

QUOTES

“Even today, the average woman waits 7 to 10 years for a proper diagnosis of conditions like Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune issues.”

“If you feel dismissed, it’s okay to find another provider. I know this can feel daunting, but your health and your quality of life is on the line. You deserve a provider who listens.”

“There are so many doctors and providers out there like me who care deeply, who understand what it’s like to be going through this transition, what it’s like to be a woman navigating the world, particularly the healthcare system, and what it’s like to struggle with symptoms, and you just desperately want answers to feel better again.”