Join host Maha Corbett and guest Dr Jo Bruce – women's health GP and hormone expert – as they unpack the misunderstood hormone that’s making waves in the wellness world: testosterone.

✓ Why women actually have more testosterone than oestrogen

✓ What testosterone really does in the female body (hint: it’s not just about libido)

✓ Low energy, brain fog and zero joy? Why testosterone might be the missing piece

✓ How to know if testosterone therapy is right for you

✓ The surprising link between hormones, mood, metabolism and muscle

✓ What the science says (and doesn’t say) about side effects and long-term safety

✓ Libido, relationships and the real reason it’s not “just in your head”

✓ Why perimenopause is often misunderstood – and what to do about it

✓ The questions to ask your doctor and how to prepare for your hormone check

✓ Tracking your symptoms: how a simple diary can change everything

Whether you're curious about hormone therapy, struggling with low libido or just feeling “off” – this honest and empowering chat arms you with the expert knowledge you need to advocate for your health and feel like you again.

Mentioned Resources:

Healthy Hormones Symptom Score Sheet

https://www.healthyhormones.au/

Book: Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel

https://www.estherperel.com/books

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🎧 Episode Chapters

00:00 – Testosterone: It’s Not Just for Men

01:00 – Libido, Energy & Feeling “Flat”: What Women Are Missing

03:30 – What Testosterone Does in a Woman’s Body

06:00 – Perimenopause, Mood & Mental Health: It’s All Connected

09:00 – Should You Consider Testosterone Therapy?

11:00 – Side Effects & What the Research Says

13:30 – Weight Gain, Metabolism & Muscle: What’s the Link?

16:00 – Strong Not Skinny: Why Midlife Fitness Needs a Rethink

17:00 – Mood, Libido & the Brain: The Real Connection

20:00 – Relationships, Re-partnering & Sex Drive

23:00 – Myths from Movies, Media & Sex Ed

25:00 – What Happens in a Hormone Appointment

27:00 – Testing, Therapy & What to Track

30:00 – Journalling Your Symptoms & When to Seek Help

33:00 – Supporting Yourself Through the Chaos

34:00 – Trust Your Gut: Final Words from Dr Jo

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