The Truth About Hormones & Menopause | Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps
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Struggling with hormone imbalances, fatigue, or navigating menopause? Join Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, co-authors of The Great Menopause Myth, as they uncover the realities of perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, we explore how hormonal shifts impact cognitive health, thyroid function, and adrenal balance—and why conventional approaches often fall short. Learn how to take control of your health with personalized strategies and actionable insights that every woman needs to hear.
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🔑 KEY TOPICS 🔑
- How perimenopause impacts hormones, cognition, and overall health
- The critical connection between thyroid and hormone health during menopause
- Why lifestyle interventions alone aren’t enough for hormone replacement therapy
- How to approach HRT options: What’s right for you?
- Supporting adrenal health and managing stress during midlife
🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐
[00:00] Introduction to Hormone Health
[01:41] Meet Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps
[07:44] Misconceptions about menopause and aging
[09:50] The role of hormones in midlife health declines
[15:43] How perimenopause impacts every system in the body
[19:29] Thyroid health and the menopause connection
[24:42] Adrenal health and managing stress during menopause
[32:35] The nuances of HRT: Individualized approaches
[45:13] Misconceptions about hormone deficiency and cancer risk
[55:14] Gut health and hormone replacement therapy
[57:27] Optimizing life beyond midlife
🎙️ GUESTS 🎙️
Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps
Website: http://wiseandwell.me
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