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/

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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