Dr. Carrie Jones, a leading expert in hormonal health and dubbed the “Queen of Hormones,” dives into the complexities of perimenopause and menopause. She highlights the importance of metabolic health and discusses brain fog, belly fat, and the shift from glucose to ketones for energy. Emphasizing lifestyle changes like intermittent fasting and strength training, she advocates for a personalized approach to health. The conversation also touches on the cultural shift in menopause education, empowering women to embrace their journey towards well-being and authenticity.

What supplements should I take to improve my hormones? Is there an optimal balance of estrogen and progesterone? Is prolactin an important hormone for men? Hormones are an extremely important part of optimizing your health, but the majority of people have no idea just how much of an impact they have on… well, everything. An estimated 30% of women experience hormone imbalances, which can cause mental health issues, weight issues, fertility, and much more. That is an absolutely insane number! So, I brought on Dr. Carrie Jones for this podcast to discuss all things hormone health and the growing studies that are helping put the spotlight on this important health area. In this episode, Carrie shares the best thing you can do to optimize your hormones (in her words: it’s not that sexy), and we dive into detail on the relationship between estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, cortisol, and more. We also discuss how these are important hormones to keep track of for men. - Find Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram @dr.carriejones - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe’s online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (1:31) - The difference between men and women (3:16) - How hormone cycle effects training (9:00) - Immune system and estrogen (12:41) - Estrogen and sleep (21:06) - Blood tests for hormones (30:31) - Cortisol, stress, and hormones (37:14) - Dopamine and prolactin (46:53) - How to optimize your hormones (51:30) - The best way to check your labs

Dr. Carrie Jones, a renowned hormone expert and educator, dives into the hormonal changes women face after 40. She explains how fluctuating hormones can affect body composition, mood, and sleep quality. Dr. Jones discusses the importance of protein for muscle maintenance and the role of mitochondria in hormone health. She emphasizes the significance of boundary-setting and self-care during this transformative phase. Listeners will gain insights into hormone replacement therapy, sleep strategies, and the need for a proactive approach to well-being.