Biohacking Beauty: The Anti-Aging Skincare Podcast

Karen Martel: Managing Hormonal Imbalances During Peri and Post Menopause for Youthful Skin

Dec 27, 2023

Certified hormone specialist and women's weight loss expert Karen Martel shares insights on managing hormonal imbalances for youthful skin during peri and post menopause. Topics include the role of personalized hormone replacement therapy, peptides and GLP-1 agonists in weight management for menopausal women.

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Quick takeaways

Maintaining hormonal balance through nutrition, stress management, and exercise is crucial for healthy and youthful skin during peri and post menopause.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help alleviate symptoms of menopause without increased cancer risk and should be individualized based on a woman's specific needs and hormonal profile.

Addressing overall hormonal balance through hormone replacement therapy can often help stabilize thyroid levels and alleviate symptoms of hypothyroidism during perimenopause and menopause.

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Impact of Hormonal Imbalances on Skin Health

As women enter perimenopause and menopause, hormonal imbalances can have a significant impact on skin health. Estrogen levels drop, leading to decreased collagen production and dryness in the skin. Testosterone dominance can cause increased oiliness and cystic acne. Hormonal fluctuations also affect cortisol levels, leading to skin sensitivity and inflammation. Insulin resistance can increase blood sugar problems and inflammation, further affecting the skin. Prioritizing hormone balance through nutrition, stress management, and exercise is crucial for maintaining youthful and healthy skin.

The Role of Peptides in Hormonal Balance and Quality of Life

01:08

Metabolic Flexibility and Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Skin Health

01:11

The Power of Estradiol for Vaginal Health and Skincare

01:22

Mindful Weight Management and Peptide Use

01:19

Introduction

2min

Personal Journey in the Health Industry

4min

Understanding and Balancing Hormonal Imbalances during Peri and Post Menopause

28min

Effects of Estradiol on the Immune System, Breast Cancer, and Estrogen Replacement Therapy

3min

Options for Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Importance of Estradiol

4min

Peptides for Managing Hormonal Imbalances and Improving Quality of Life

27min

Meeting Ben in Florida and Hormone Expert Karen Martell

7min

In this episode of the Biohacking Beauty podcast, co-founders of Young Goose Amitay and Anastasia, are joined by Karen Martel, a certified hormone specialist and women's weight loss expert. Karen brings a wealth of knowledge on hormonal health and its impact on skin rejuvenation, especially during peri and post menopause. In our conversation, expect key insights on managing hormonal imbalances specifically for youthful skin and the role of nutrition in health and skin health.

We discuss the crucial role of hormonal balance for skin health and menopause management, the importance of personalized hormone replacement therapy, and the emerging use of peptides and GLP-1 agonists in weight management, particularly for menopausal women.

Karen Martel is your go-to Certified Hormone Specialist and women’s weight loss expert, dedicated to delivering top-notch care to women before and after menopause. From affordable group memberships guiding women through menopause to personalized one-on-one sessions, her mission is simple: to help you not just survive but truly thrive during peri and post-menopause phases.

What we discuss:

(0:02:08) - Karen Martel shares her personal journey of hormonal imbalances post-pregnancy, the result of weight gain and health issues, and how these imbalances impact skin health.

(0:10:35) - How dryness and acne arise due to the drop in estrogen and testosterone levels during menopause and the potential benefits of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy

(0:17:50) - The history and misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the importance of understanding the truth about HRT to make informed health decisions

(0:24:26) - Various methods of hormone replacement therapy, such as pellets, creams, and injections, and the need for personalized approaches to therapy and cautions against a one-size-fits-all mentality

(0:40:23) - How peptides can aid in managing weight and hormonal balance, and the importance of proper hormone replacement and adequate protein intake while using peptides

(0:46:30) - The use of GLP-1 agonists for weight loss and muscle gain and the importance of balanced nutrition for sustainable weight loss and maintaining a healthy physique

(1:00:06) - The psychological and spiritual shift women experience during menopause and how to view menopause as a time for growth and self-fulfillment

(1:06:01) - Karen Martel shares her expertise on hormone balance and its connection to skin conditions like acne, discussing her clinic's hormone coaching programs and providing recommendations for products that help with hormonal acne

To learn more about Young Goose:

Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/

Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

To learn more about Karen Martel:

Website: https://karenmartel.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmartelhormones/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hormone-solution-with-karen-martel/id1438772276