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726: The Midlife Mood Shift: The Hormonal Rewire That Changes Everything with Dr. Sonya Jensen

March 5, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Struggling to reclaim your identity and find joy in midlife?

You’re far from the only one! In this episode, I’m joined by women’s health and hormone expert Dr. Sonya Jensen to explore how you can turn your midlife overwhelm into a true awakening.

We talk about the reality of this season—juggling kids, careers, aging parents, and big life transitions—while your body undergoes one of its most profound hormonal and emotional shifts.

Unresolved trauma can surface out of nowhere during perimenopause and menopause, but we cover why these mental and emotional shifts make sense biologically. Dr. Jensen invites you to reframe midlife as a powerful opportunity to celebrate change rather than resist it, and to reconnect with peace, joy, and self-trust.

This conversation is packed with tools to help you refocus your mind and reclaim the parts of yourself that may have been lost along the way.

Tune in here to redefine who you are in midlife!

Dr. Sonya Jensen ND

Sonya Jensen is a Naturopathic Physician, international speaker, author, and embodied healer who guides women to reclaim their power through hormonal wisdom, emotional depth, and ancestral healing. She integrates trauma-informed modalities, herbs, nutrition, hormone therapy, longevity medicine, and nervous system support to address the unseen patterns behind hormonal imbalance. Dr. Sonya Jensen is the founder of the HER Method and the HER Community, where she helps women decode the stories their bodies are telling to transform relationships, fertility, perimenopause, and life’s transitions.

IN THIS EPISODE

1. Shifts that happen physically and mentally in perimenopause

2. How to handle the resurfacing of trauma that comes in midlife

3. Changing the narrative around women’s hormonal shifts in all stages of life

4. Showing yourself grace and recognizing that shifts in your mental capacity are normal and okay

5. Making changes to help support your emotions during perimenopause and menopause

6. Best lifestyle tips to regulate your mind and body back to a state of peace

7. Discussing boundaries and discernment in midlife and what that can look like for you

8. How to learn more about healing your hormones with Dr. Sonya Jensen’s latest book

QUOTES

“I wish I had just sat down with other women and just talked about these transitions, and just talked about the challenges I’m feeling. But when you have this pressure on yourself to make it seem like you have it all together so you can hold space for others, it’s really challenging to ask for help.”

“When we normalize that, then we can normalize perimenopause and the changes that we go through and the suffering that we may go through, but we can have a different relationship to that suffering.”

“We’re losing those hormones. We’re losing that armor. We’re losing that protection that those hormones we’re giving you. So if we’re low in estrogen, most women will feel less motivated, maybe a little bit more depressed, maybe more fearful too because estrogen does help to stabilize that fear center.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my latest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

Order Dr. Jensen’s Book: Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself HERE!

Dr. Jensen’s Website

Dr. Jensen on Instagram

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718: Low-Grade Inflammation: The Hidden Root of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Shivani Gupta

February 5, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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What if those frustrating symptoms you’ve been blaming on aging are actually signs of inflammation you can change?

In this episode, I sit down with expert Dr. Shivani Gupta to unpack how inflammation quietly shows up in perimenopause—and why it’s not something you have to just deal with.

We explore what Ayurvedic medicine is, and how it offers a holistic, intuitive approach to healing inflammation, soothing the gut, and restoring balance as your hormones shift in midlife.

Dr. Shivani offers simple, practical solutions to help your body feel more resilient from the inside out. She also shares how her targeted supplements are designed to support gut ease, hormone balance, and whole-body vitality.

Tune in here to help calm inflammation and feel more at home in your body again!

Dr. Shivani Gupta

Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher who helps women reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and boost energy. Her new book, The Inflammation Code, offers a clear, non-diet plan for reducing inflammation. She hosts the Fusionary Health Podcast and created the Emmy-nominated TV show: Vibrant Health with Dr. Shivani Gupta.

IN THIS EPISODE

How Dr. Shivani became the expert she is in inflammation
The benefits of turmeric for decreasing systemic inflammation
How integrative medicine is key to addressing the underlying symptoms of inflammation and imbalance
Dr. Shivani’s Ayurvedic teas for promoting sleep quality
The easiest self-care ritual you can do from your car
Supplementation dosing for best reducing inflammation
Top benefits from Dr. Shivani’s supplement recommendations
Successful management of inflammation in perimenopause
What to expect in Dr. Shivani’s new book: The Inflammation Code

QUOTES

“Most people don’t recognize or realize those subtle symptoms of inflammation that are accumulating.”

“We are all inflamed. Whoever you are, you are inflamed. It’s a slow-burning fire.”

“My goal is for everyone to take the elemental design quiz. Learn their constitution and know for themselves… Are they more fire or are they more earth and water in nature? Because once you understand those elements, you can really start applying it to every aspect of your life.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order Dr. Shivani Gupta’s Book: The Inflammation Code HERE!

Use code DRMARIZA and get 15% off on your Fusionary Formulas Supplements

Dr. Shivani’s Website: Take the Elemental Design Quiz HERE!

7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge

Dr. Shivani on Instagram

Dr. Shivani on Facebook

Dr. Shivani on YouTube

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

December 9, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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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

Addressing common brain-related perimenopause symptoms
How bringing on hormones can ease midlife symptoms
Top lifestyle interventions for perimenopause and menopause
How hormone changes in midlife impact routine and efficiency
The odd perimenopause symptoms no one talks about
How Dr. Jones manages patient care differently as a Naturopath
How to confidently find an expert you can address symptoms with
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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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

Use code ENERGIZED and get 20% off on your Timeline order

Inner Balance Website: InnerBalance.com

Inner Balance on Instagram

Dr. Sarah on Instagram

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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.”