Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

What if your perimenopause cravings weren't about discipline at all but a hormone conversation your body is trying to have with you? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Kennedy from Calocurb to break down why so many women hit perimenopause and suddenly feel hungrier, snackier and way more tempted by everything in the pantry. We walk through the hormones that run your appetite, how the gut brain axis shapes satiety and why falling estrogen can make those signals go quiet. We also cover GLP-1, CCK and PYY in the simplest way possible, why your hindbrain can hijack your best intentions and how bitter receptors in the gut can naturally support your fullness signals. If your cravings have been louder, if chocolate calls your name at night or if your appetite feels "different," this episode will help everything click and give you practical ways to support your hunger hormones today. Sarah Kennedy is the CEO of Calicurb. She has led major health and agricultural organizations and now brings that experience into the science of gut brain signaling and natural satiety support. Listen now! What's Discussed: (03:19) The Hunger Hormones Behind Your Appetite (05:47) How the Gut Brain Axis Shapes Cravings and Fullness (08:20) What Synthetic GLP-1 Medications Do to Your Natural GLP-1 (11:16) The "Valley of Death" When Coming Off GLP-1 Injectables (14:22) How Bitter Receptors in the Gut Trigger Natural Satiety (22:55) What Human Trials Reveal About Hunger, Cravings and Calicurb (31:56) Why Calories In vs Calories Out Fails Women in Perimenopause Thank You To Our Sponsor: Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones Dr. Sarah Kennedy: Website: www.calocurb.comInstagram: @calocurbFacebook: @calocurbGLOBAL Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Dr. Ashley Alexis, a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in menopause care, joins to debunk common myths about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She clarifies the misconceptions surrounding estrogen and breast cancer, emphasizing the safety of estrogen therapy. With a focus on individualized care, Dr. Alexis explains the benefits of transdermal estrogen, the importance of tailored progesterone forms, and when to consider testosterone for vitality. She also addresses lifestyle factors that enhance menopause management, empowering women with knowledge for better health decisions.

I know… hormone talk can get really confusing sometimes. "Normal," "holistic," "bioidentical," "natural"... what do these even mean? In this episode, I'm answering the top five hormone questions women ask me most, like how much estradiol you actually need, whether estrogen cream belongs on your face, what to know about Prometrium and pregnenolone, and how to navigate birth control in perimenopause. If your feed is full of conflicting hormone advice, this episode cuts through the noise with myth-free hormone clarity so you can stop second-guessing. Put your headphones on, we're making hormones make sense again. What's Discussed: (00:00) The five hormone questions you're dying to ask (02:13) "Normal" vs. "Optimal": The estradiol sweet spot for bone health (04:24) Can you really put vaginal estrogen cream on your face? (06:36) Pregnenolone decoded: what it does, why it's calming, and how it works (09:53) Prometrium: holistic, bioidentical, or both? (13:09) Birth control choices during the hormone rollercoaster Thank You To Our Sponsor: Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones Keywords: Hormonal Health, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Estrogen, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Holistic Alternatives, Estradiol Levels, Bone Health, Estrogen Cream, Vaginal Estradiol, Systemic Applications, Pregnenolone, Progestin IUDs, Birth Control Options, Non-Hormonal Methods, Copper IUD, Natural Family Planning, Unplanned Pregnancies, Barrier Methods, Holistic Approaches, Bioidentical Hormones, Prometrium, Systemic Estrogen, Vaginal Estrogen, Healthcare Provider ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

In this engaging discussion, Kyle Van Der Leest, a qualified nutritionist and naturopath from LVLUP Health, dives into the world of peptides beyond weight loss. He demystifies what peptides are and their roles in gut and hormone health. Kyle shares insights on BPC-157 for gut repair and KPV for inflammation, connecting gut health to hormone imbalances, especially in perimenopause. Learn about the gut-liver connection and discover why your digestive health might be the key to overall vitality.

What if your night sweats, brain fog, or mood swings aren't "just perimenopause," but signs your hormones are simply out of rhythm? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my brilliant friend Emily Sadri, who's redefining what hormone therapy can look like. Together, we unpack what happens when your estradiol and progesterone lose their groove, why so many women feel great on hormones… until they don't, and how physiologic (rhythmic) HRT can help your body find its natural flow again. We also get real about what's missing in the mainstream menopause conversation: the missteps, the myths, and the massive gap between "your labs are normal" and "you actually feel good." If you've ever thought, "I tried hormones, but they didn't work for me", this one's going to connect the dots. Emily Sadri is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and Hormone + Women's Health Expert who helps women feel like themselves again through a compassionate approach, cutting-edge science and serious self-care. Founder of Aurelia Health, she's redefining midlife with a personalized, hormones-first approach to doing this whole chapter better. What's Discussed: (00:01) Challenges + What's Missing in Perimenopause Care (06:54) Estradiol, Metabolism, and the Aging Connection (11:51) Understanding Your Cycle: The Hormone Roller Coaster (18:51) How Practitioners Decide When (and How) to Start HRT (29:26) Physiologic vs. Static HRT: What's the Real Difference? (34:30) The Menopause Transition and Redefining "Normal" (41:45) Personalized Approaches and Patient Perspectives (54:43) The Bigger Picture: Hormone Therapy, Longevity, and Hope Thank You To Our Sponsor: Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones Emily Sadri Website: https://aureliahealth.com/ IG: @emilysadri_np ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Explore how cortisol and melatonin collaborate to regulate sleep and cravings, contradicting the belief that cortisol is merely a stress hormone. Discover the impact of light and darkness on your body’s biological clock, affecting everything from metabolism to energy levels. Learn actionable habits to reset your circadian rhythm, like morning light exposure and limiting screens at night. Plus, find out how small daily changes can improve your sleep, hormone balance, and overall health.

What if your bloating, brain fog, or hormone chaos isn't just hormones, but your lymphatic system calling for help? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Caitlin Czezowski to unpack how this often-overlooked system impacts your hormones, energy, and overall health. We dig into the surprising signs of lymph congestion, why tight clothing and shallow breathing make things worse, and how your brain's glymphatic system clears waste only during deep sleep. Plus, Dr. Caitlin teaches her Specific Seven, a simple 3-minute routine to keep things flowing daily. If you've been feeling puffy, sluggish, or hormonally out of balance, this conversation will help you connect the dots and start clearing the path. Dr. Caitlin Czezowski is a functional medicine practitioner and lymphatic health educator. Through her platform DocTalksDetox, she teaches women how to support their lymphatic system with hydration, movement, and easy daily routines like her "Specific Seven." What's Discussed: 00:39 – The mistake most women are making 09:35 – How lymph congestion hijacks your hormones 18:46 – The brain's hidden drainage system 27:44 – The everyday habits that clog your lymph 36:10 – The 3-minute routine to get things flowing 49:17 – What happens when lymph finally starts to move Thank You To Our Sponsor: Lab Test Checklist: If you're in perimenopause or menopause and sick of hearing "your labs look normal" when you know you don't feel normal, I made this for you. My free Lab Test Checklist walks you through the exact tests that actually matter for your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. Grab it now at drcarriejones.com/learn. LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRCARRIE for 15% off your first order. Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: dr.carriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones Dr. Caitlin Czezowski: Instagram: @doc.talks.detox ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Discover how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause dramatically impact digestion. The connection between oral health and gut function is unveiled, shedding light on the mouth-gut relationship. Learn how estrogen levels can loosen the lower esophageal sphincter, causing reflux. Tips for improving gut health include thorough chewing, stress reduction, and dietary diversity. Plus, hear about the benefits of prebiotics and possible hormone therapy to support gut integrity. Feeling good in your gut is within reach!

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Mariza Snyder, a women's health educator and author, dives into the unfiltered reality of perimenopause. She reveals how muscle loss during this stage dramatically affects metabolism and mood. The benefits of regular strength training and 'exercise snacks' are highlighted as effective ways to maintain metabolic health. Plus, she discusses the impact of stress on hormones and energy levels, emphasizing the importance of community and routines for resilience. Get inspired to reclaim your vitality!

Progesterone gets a lot of hype as the "calming, soothing" hormone, but what if you're the woman who feels awful on it? Bloating, acne, breast tenderness, headaches, even heartburn or digestive drama can make progesterone feel like the opposite of magical. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm unpacking the side of progesterone nobody talks about: the women who hate it. I explain why these side effects happen and how long they might last. Most importantly, I walk you through 10 practical options to discuss with your practitioner, from adjusting your dose or delivery method, to compounding, to alternatives like IUDs or topical approaches. If you've ever wondered, "Do I just have to put up with this?" The answer is no. You do have options, and this episode gives you the clarity to explore them with confidence. What's Discussed: (00:00) Hate your progesterone? Why it's not just you (06:37) The first questions to ask before you give up (08:04) Pills, vaginal, IUDs… which route makes the difference? (16:26) Beyond Prometrium: unexpected alternatives women actually love (26:06) The liver connection + what to check if nothing is working Thank You To Our Sponsor: Lab Test Checklist: If you're in perimenopause or menopause and sick of hearing "your labs look normal" when you know you don't feel normal, I made this for you. My free Lab Test Checklist walks you through the exact tests that actually matter for your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. Grab it now at drcarriejones.com/learn. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: dr.carriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.