June 15, 2024
What I discuss with Karen Martel
-Karen’s struggles with weight loss and hormone dysregulation – 02:46
-The rise and fall of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – 07:49
-Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy – 12:38
-Karen’s experience with hormone replacement therapy to stave off menopause – 16:21
-The dangers of using diindolylmethane (DIM) without proper testing – 16:46
-Lifestyle practices and biohacking technologies for managing menopause – 23:35
-Differences between oral and transdermal progesterone – 31:44
-The health benefits of estradiol – 36:31
-The impact of synthetic estrogens in men’s hormones – 39:25
-Hormone management options – 44:21
-Health management techniques to follow during menopause – 47:26
-And much more…
Imagine feeling healthy and well most of your life until one day, you begin to experience symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disturbances that just don’t go away…
Welcome to the rollercoaster ride of perimenopause and menopause.
Today’s guest, Karen Martel, a leading expert in navigating the unique challenges and transitions of perimenopause and menopause, has made it her mission to guide women through the maze of symptoms and solutions associated with these phases of life. In our conversation, you’ll learn the pros and cons of different forms of hormone therapy, from traditional HRT to bioidenticals like estradiol and natural progesterone. Karen will also pull back the curtain on testing methods and interpretations, critical factors like delivery methods and timing, and lifestyle biohacks for smoothing the menopausal journey.
As CEO of Hormone Solutions (use code BEN to save 40% off her OnTrack program), Karen, a certified hormone specialist and transformational nutrition coach, specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and holistic approaches to restore hormone balance. She is also the esteemed host of the highly acclaimed women’s health podcast, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, where she delves deeply into the intricacies of female fat loss, hormone optimization, and the complex interplay between hormones and overall health. Karen’s mission is to empower women with the knowledge they require to seize control of their well-being and thrive throughout every stage of life.
Whether you’re years away from “the change” or already knee-deep in hot flashes and insomnia, this episode is essential for optimizing your hormones to age gracefully and experience boundless vitality.
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- bioidentical hormone therapy
- bioidentical hormones versus synthetic
- blood tests for hormones
- BPC 157 peptide
- CGC ipamorellin
- DHEA for cortisol
- DIM for estrogen dominance
- dutch test for hormones
- Estradiol face cream
- estrogen replacement therapy
- hormone replacement cycle dosing
- hormone replacement testing
- hormone therapy post breast cancer
- low-dose estradiol cream
- melanotan peptide
- nutrition and cancer
- ovarian bioregulator peptides
- oxytocin therapy
- perimenopause symptoms
- prescription progesterone
- PT 141 for sex drive
- salivary hormone tests
- semeglutide for perimenopause
- synthetic progestins risks
- testosterone over-the-counter
- transdermal estradiol benefits
- trusepatide for menopause
- urinary hormone tests
- weight loss peptides
- weight training recommendations
